The circus comes to town, full of conjurors, clowns, tightrope walkers and trapeze artists. But dark secrets lurk beneath the sawdust and spangles - secrets that are part of a dangerous mystery that might prove impossible to solve!
The fifth book in this gripping new adventure series!
Discover this amazing adventure story set in the Second World War
'If you meet Ruth or Edek or Bronia, you must tell them I'm going to Switzerland to find their mother. Tell them to follow as soon as they can’
Having lost their parents in the chaos of war, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are left alone to fend for themselves and hide from the Nazis amid the rubble and ruins of their city. They meet a ragged orphan boy, Jan, who treasures a paperknife - a silver sword - which was entrusted to him by an escaped prisoner of war. The three children realise that the escapee was their father, the silver sword a message that he is alive and searching for them. Together with Jan they begin a dangerous journey across the battlefields of Europe to find their parents.
BACKSTORY: Read a letter from the author's daughter and find out about the amazing true stories that inspired The Silver Sword.
The second novel from the bestselling SCHOOL FOR STARS series written by celebrity sisters Holly and Kelly Willoughby. Catch up with Molly, Maria and Pippa as they return for their second term at the all-singing, all-dancing L'Etoile school.
Christmas break is over and the three friends are reunited as they begin their second term at L'Etoile, the exclusive School for Stars. Little do they know what fun and surprises lay in store for them. A midnight mystery, a precious lost rose, centenary celebrations, a playful puppy with a twinkle in its eyes, and a royal visit are just some of the things that make them friends for ever.
This book is GLEE for 9+ and is perfect for fans of BALLET SHOES and MALLORY TOWERS.
A string of unusual crimes hits Castle Key and the chief suspect seems to be a skeleton! Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift the dog immediately start investigating, but nothing about the mystery makes sense.
Will the friends finally be defeated by this baffling mix of crimes and the mysterious culprit, or can they uncover the sinister secret that connects them all?
The sixth gripping mystery in the exciting new Adventure Island series!
Movie available from June 12th only on Disney+
Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex is the seventh awesome book in the bestselling Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer.
SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH ARTEMIS FOWL
When he gathers the fairy elite to show off his latest invention, it's clear that the former criminal genius has become delusional and paranoid.
He doesn't even trust his closest friends.
Artemis has the Atlantis Complex, a disease that is causing him to lose his mind. And things get worse when a deadly attack is launched against an underwater fairy city.
The fairies are desperate. So desperate, that they need the ruthless, calculating mind of history's wickedest teenager.
Will the real Artemis Fowl please stand up?
'Hugely satisfying - not to be missed' - Irish Independent
'Engagingly vivid, exciting and witty' - The Telegraph
'Fast, funny and very exciting' - Daily Mail
***Artemis Fowl was winner of the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year Award and Children's Book of the Year at the Children's Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year Award.***
The second book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated
trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.
'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well
the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne
Jones
Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking
of the extraordinary events of Inkheart, and the
story whose characters strode out of the pages, and changed her
life for ever.
But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater, torn from his world of words,
the need to return has become desperate.
When he finds a crooked storyteller with the magical ability to
read him back, he sets in motion a dangerous reversal that sees
the characters of Inkheart transported to a charmed Inkworld,
about to be fought over by rival rebels and princes ...
A thrilling and magical adventure about stories and the
imagination they inspire.
Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally
bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief
Lord.
Book one is a major feature film from the makers of The
Lord of the Rings, starring Andy Serkis, Paul
Bettany and Brendan Fraser!
The adventure continues in the third book in the series,
Inkdeath.
Pre-order the spectacular tale that returns to the world
of Inkheart and fall in love with the series all over
again. The Colour of Revenge, coming October 2024! 978-1-913696-18-4.
X-Men meets Beast Quest at the school for superheroes! An epic new adventure series from bestselling author Adam Blade - with amazing comic-book style illustrations.
The students of Hero Academy are on a mission to a hidden kingdom of cat-human hybrids. But the change of location gives their enemy a new, deadly opportunity to strike ...
There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don't miss out! Book 1: Fight for the Hidden City, Book 2: Scorpion Strike, Book 3: Falcon of Fury, Book 4: Rise of the Shadow Snakes
And don't forget Adam Blade's other series: Beast Quest and Sea Quest
Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!
In book nineteen, the Famous Five travel to Demon's Rocks and discover a very old and valuable gold coin. Demon's Rocks is famous for its stories of bountiful treasure, but if the myth is reality, who does the treasure belong to?
The Five are determined to find out, but first they need to know who else is exploring Demon's Rocks for the treasure...
This edition features original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.
Fun and laughter abound in this fun spy caper from an award-winning author. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
Annie's dad is a private investigator. She's used to mysterious things going on, but when a string of visitors come to her dad's office, it results in the most mysterious event of all – her dad has disappeared! Annie knows something is wrong and she enlists the help of her friends Matt and Ruth to follow a trail of very sticky clues…Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
A vivid, warm and atmospheric adventure set in the mountains of India, about a girl who is determined to protect the wild leopards of the mountain from poachers, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell.
I thought we'd live here forever ... but then, I thought Mum would be here forever too.
When Ruby's dad uproots her from Australia to set up a hotel in the mountains of India, Ruby is devastated. Not only are they living in a run-down building in the middle of the wilderness surrounded by scorpions, bears and leopards, but Ruby is sure that India will never truly feel like home - not without her mum there.
Ever since her mum died, Ruby has been afraid. Of cars. Of the dark. Of going to sleep and never waking up.
But then the last remaining leopards of the mountain are threatened and everything changes. Ruby vows to do all she can to protect them - if she can only overcome her fears...
