The fourth action-packed quest in an exciting new six book character-led series for 7+ girls who love fantasy, adventure, and high-kicking heroines!
Very few people ever enter the Shadow Woods, for these woods are like no others. Hidden deep within them is the Gateway to the Shadow Realm – a dark and chaotic world where all kinds of gruesome creatures live…
On her tenth birthday, tomboy Sophie learns she is the Guardian of the magical gateway, and that her destiny is to protect the human world from the goblins, trolls and evil sprites that inhabit the Shadow Woods.
Each book sees Sophie having to outwit weird and terrifying creatures from the Shadow Woods, and in this fourth action-packed adventure, we meet the stinky Fog Boggarts!
ONLY THE CHOSEN FEW HAVE THE POWER TO SUMMON DEMONS ...
The highly anticipated PREQUEL to the New York Times bestselling Summoner trilogy - an extension of the eBook novella Origins, The Outcast continues Arcturus's story in a feature length novel.
Arcturus is just an orphaned stable boy when he accidentally summons a demon. As Hominum's first common summoner, he becomes the key to a secret that the powerful nobility would do anything to keep hidden. And with rebellion simmering among the masses, the nobility is more desperate than ever to keep in control.
Arcturus is immediately whisked away to Vocans Academy where the lost arts of summoning, spell craft and demonology are taught to the noble children of the Empire. In no time, he finds himself surrounded by enemies as noble teachers and students question his right to be there.
But before he can even attempt to make friends, Arcturus unexpectedly finds himself right in the centre of the conflict, on an adventure that takes him deep into the Orc jungles, where allies and enemies are blurred. As his newfound summoner skills are put to the test, Arcturus must choose a side . . . or watch the Empire crumble.
Set before the events of SUMMONER: The Novice this is the perfect introduction to the New York Times bestselling SUMMONER series.
A dazzling collection of magical tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!
There are tales of the most powerful enchanters and conjurers in Fairyland in this bumper collection of short stories by Enid Blyton. But their spells don't always go smoothly! From witches who will cast an enchantment at the drop of a pointy hat to cheeky imps in search of spells to make some mischief, there's bound to be trouble!
These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.
Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.
Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2021:
Rainy Day Stories
Pet Stories
Stories of Spells and Enchantments
Christmas Tales
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For younger teenagers, this is the first of a fantasy trilogy. In a blaze of light, rush of wind and scrabble of claws, Rachel and her younger brother are ripped through the wall and hurtled on to another world. Like thousands of children before them, they have been snatched by the Witch. But this time, Witch has met her match.
From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes
a gorgeous wintry folk tale for young and old alike - an exciting
adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman.
'This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood,
goodbyes and beginnings is a must for everyone.' JESSIE
BURTON
'The Way Past Winter is a masterclass in exquisite
storytelling.' CATHERINE DOYLE
'Gorgeous,
heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet, and that's
saying something.' ROBIN STEVENS
Mila and her
sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small forest cabin in
the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter
for himself and his men. But by the next morning, they've gone -
taking Oskar with them. Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters
set out to bring Oskar back - even it means going north, crossing
frozen wild-lands to find a way past an eternal winter.
The first magical adventure in a major new trilogy, Animal Wizardry, is a thrilling blend of edge-of-your-seat action, laugh-out-loud humour and unforgettable characters.
Running to save his life, Aldwyn, a streetwise orphan cat, ducks into a very strange pet shop… Moments later Jack, a young wizard-in-training, comes in to pick out his familiar – the magical animal that will accompany him forever. Aldwyn has always been clever. But magical? Apparently Jack thinks so – and Aldwyn is happy to play along. Anything to get out of town…
Back at wizard training camp Aldywn really thinks he’s landed on his feet! All he needs to figure out is how to convince the other familiars – the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert – that he’s the telekinetic cat he claims to be!
Then something terrible happens – Jack and the other young wizards are captured by the evil queen of Vastia. Together their familiars must save them – but how? Join Aldwyn, Skylar and Gilbert on their quest across the land as they face dangerous foes, unearth a shocking ancient secret and discover a mysterious destiny that will change them all forever.
A beautifully written, lyrical tale featuring a cast of funny and
loveable characters, created by CBeebies' presenter Cerrie Burnell
and stunningly illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson. Late one evening
as the stars begin to twinkle, Harper and her friends are
flying on the scarlet umbrella when they see a girl running on air,
skipping along a tightrope. She leads them to the Circus of Dreams,
suspended in the air by hot air balloons. As the children meet
the mermaid acrobat, the spectacular circus baker, the mysterious
fortune teller and the acrobatics troop, they begin to realise
something about Harper's past...
Tim, the Tiny Horse is definitely the smallest horse you could ever find. His stable is a matchbox with a tic-tac box conservatory and with a cocktail stick, some cotton and a hawthorn berry, Tim can play swingball. In this book, you can see what it's like being Tim: the highs and lows of trying to get into radio; making a reality TV programme; or just kicking back and enjoying a hula hoop with his best friend Fly. Then there's the serious stuff - Tim thinking about the meaning of life and his own mortality, Tim dealing with Fly's new girlfriend, and, of course, his passion for Anna Ford on the telly...
Late one night Alice Creighton hears her father having an argument with a fairy - a snarling, bald beast with warts and needle-like teeth. The next day her father disappears, never to return. And Alice is sent to live with Master Geryon, an uncle she never even knew existed. Geryon has a dark, mysterious library which is strictly off-limits to Alice. But after meeting a talking cat who is willing to sneak her in, Alice opens a book and suddenly finds herself inside it - and the only way out is by conquering the dangerous creatures within...
An enchanting Christmas picture book about the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve. Written by master storyteller Joyce Dunbar, with stunning, classic illustrations from an award-winning artist.
Young Artemis has frequently used high-tech fairy magic to mastermind the most devious criminal activity of the new century. Now, at a conference in Iceland, Artemis has gathered the fairies to present his latest idea to save the world from global warming. But Artemis is behaving strangely - he seems different.
