A witch, a cat and a lot of magic!
Bella Donna's favourite cat has always been Pegatha, who loves to sleep on Bella's bed and follow her around like a little shadow. But when Pegatha goes missing, Bella discovers that Pegatha is no ordinary cat . . .
Beautifully illustrated throughout by winner of the Egmont Best New Talent award, Marion Lindsay.
A brilliantly original,
fast-paced and funny debut novel - perfect for fans of Roald Dahl!
' ... an enjoyable read full of plot twists with a clever
mixture of really funny and rather scary moments and really nice
and truly horrendous characters.' THE PRIMARY TIMES
When Alice Dent gets a cold, she
has no idea how much trouble it’s about to cause. Because this
is no ordinary cold: it comes with some seriously extraordinary
side-effects. But when the scary Best Minister for Everything
Nicely Perfect tries to take her away, she realizes her troubles
are only just beginning …
Bursting with quirky charm and dark Dahl-esque humour;
guaranteed to make you giggle!
Written by debut Welsh author Gwen Lowe, who is Consultant
in Communicable Disease Control for Public Health Wales.
With its plucky heroine and dastardly villains, this
book is perfect for younger fans of Dahl, Walliams, and The Demon
Headmaster.
Themes of friendship and fitting in are at the heart
of the story.
Claire Martinson and her sister Sophie are fighting to save Arden, the magical land they discovered by climbing up a chimney in their late aunt's house. They are the last descendants of Prince Martin of Arden, and only a prince or princess – with magic in their blood – can awaken the lost unicorns.
As Claire struggles with her magical training, Sophie uncovers dangerous truths about the people they thought were their friends. Will Claire be able to prove she is the heir who was prophesied and unlock the magic of the unicorns – before it's too late?
This series is perfect for Frozen fans and anyone wanting to return to Narnia ...
An exciting original Iron Man novel written by hugely popular Artemis Fowl author Eoin Colfer! An all new adventure book for children with the invincible Marvel superhero.
Tony Stark is known as many things: billionaire, inventor, Avenger, but mainly for being the invincible Iron Man! People expect strength and pizzazz from him at all times and he’s not about to let them down. But when he heads to an international eco summit, he detects an anomaly off the coast of Ireland. Stark decides to investigate and that’s when the party really starts. Find out how he tackles both inner and outer demons in this all-action adventure from Eoin Colfer, the best-selling author of Artemis Fowl.
’I’m a smart aleck, and the character is a smart aleck.
Also, we’re both in great physical shape.’
Eoin Colfer on Tony Stark
The Gauntlet is sure to capture the imagination of young Marvel readers everywhere. It's a compelling Middle Grade adventure, perfect for ages 10 years and up.
Eoin Colfer is an Irish author of children's books. He was a primary school teacher before becoming a full-time writer. His Artemis Fowl books for children have sold over 21 million copies. Now he's one of the critically-acclaimed authors working on a range of Marvel fiction adventures.
From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series - set in an ancient, magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites.
*Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in this large print edition of the fifth book in J.K. Rowling’s multi-award-winning series.
Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors’ attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord’s return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort’s savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time …
J.K. Rowling’s internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry’s fifth adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the sickly-sweet, kitten-clad walls of Professor Umbridge’s office to the unplottable recesses of the Room of Requirement. This gorgeous large print edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, and is perfect for those who have difficulty reading standard size print. Get ready to lose yourself in the biggest children’s books of all time.
PERIL - PUNISHMENT - PROPHECIES
Seven magical stories, one epic adventure.
*Please note: The book cover and spine design you receive may vary slightly from the image shown.
Eleven-year-old Jon Whitcroft never expected to enjoy boarding school. He never expected to be confronted by a pack of vengeful ghosts either. And then he meets Ella, a quirky new friend with a taste for adventure...
Together, Jon and Ella must work to uncover the secrets of a centuries-old murder, while being haunted by ghosts intent on revenge. So when Jon summons the ghost of the late knight Longspee for his protection, there's just one question - can Longspee really be trusted? A thrilling tale of bravery, friendship - and ghosts!
Finding Nemo meets Shaun of the Dead in this laugh-out-load adventure about an evil eel and a fierce fat zombie goldfish!
When Tom saved Frankie the goldfish from near death (by zapping him with a battery), Frankie somehow became a big fat zombie goldfish with hypnotic powers. Now Frankie is one fierce fish with a mind of his own (good job Frankie has appointed himself as Tom's bodyguard). When Tom takes Frankie on a trip to the seaside, they meet a strange old lighthouse keeper who warns them about the Evil Eel of Eel Bay – and sure enough, one lightning storm later, Frankie is embroiled in a fishy stand-off with a Super Zombie Eel. In the second story, all eyes are on Frankie as he takes on a starring role in the school play!
Mo O'Hara's My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish 2: The SeaQuel is the second in this funny, fishy series. Discover more hilarious adventures in My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish 3: Fins of Fury and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish 4: Any Fin Is Possible.
Welcome to a world where nothing is quite as it seems . . .
Dive head first into the world of Lundinor in this magical adventure story for anyone with a Hogwarts-shaped hole in their life.
When their grandmother Sylvie is rushed to hospital, Ivy Sparrow and her annoying big brother Seb cannot imagine what adventure lies in store. Returning to Sylvie’s house, they find it has been ransacked by unknown intruders – before a mysterious feather scratches an ominous message onto the kitchen wall. A very strange policeman turns up on the scene, determined to apprehend them . . . with a toilet brush. Ivy and Seb make their escape – only to find themselves in a completely uncommon world, where ordinary objects have amazing powers. The forces of evil are closing in fast, and Ivy and Seb must get to the bottom of a family secret . . . before it’s too late.
Complete with stunning interior illustrations by cover artist Karl Mountford.
From the bestselling author of A Boy Called Christmas, The Girl Who Saved Christmas, Father Christmas and Me and The Truth Pixie.
*Winner of the Gold Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal*
Samuel Blink is the hero of this story, but he doesn't know it yet.
Right now, he and his sister Martha are in the back of his parents' car. He has no idea a giant log is about to fall from the sky and change his life forever. He doesn't know that he and Martha will be forced to move to Norway and eat their Aunt Eda's smelly brown cheese. He hasn't the slightest clue Martha will disappear into the Shadow Forest - a forest full of one-eyed trolls, deadly Truth Pixies, a shadow-stealing witch and the evil Changemaker.
Samuel Blink doesn't know any of this. So don't tell him. It might ruin the book . . .
An eerie, funny and exciting fairytale from multi-award-winning author Matt Haig.
'Fascinating and magical . . . Outstanding' The Times
