A gorgeous, bewitching story of two outcast girls whose lives are twisted by an ancient prophecy. Who will be queen of the witches?
The babies were born as the clock struck twelve. A bat fell from the air mid-flight. A silver salmon floated dead to the surface of the river. Snails withered in their shells, moths turned to dust on the night breeze and an owl ate its young. The spell had been cast.
Poppy Hooper has managed to deceive her father into believing that there is nothing mysterious or unnatural about her. He ignores the cats that find her wherever she goes, the spiders that weave beautiful lacy patterns for her, even her eyes - one blue, one green with an extra black dot orbiting the pupil.
Ember Hawkweed is a pitiful excuse for a witch. When the other girls in her coven brew vile potions, Ember makes soap and perfume. Fair and pretty, Ember is more like a chaff than a witch.
When the two girls meet, Poppy discovers her powers, and finds out the truth. Bound by their unlikely friendship and the boy they both love, the girls try and find their place in the world. But the time of the prophecy draws nearer - and the witches won't give up the throne without a fight.
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 . . .
This is not about blood or love. This is about treason.
Nearly a year has passed since Amani and the rebels won their epic battle at Fahali. Amani has come into both her powers and her reputation as the Blue-Eyed Bandit, and the Rebel Prince's message has spread across the desert - and some might say out of control. But when a surprise encounter turns into a brutal kidnapping, Amani finds herself betrayed in the cruelest manner possible.
Stripped of her powers and her identity, and torn from the man she loves, Amani must return to her desert-girl's instinct for survival. For the Sultan's palace is a dangerous one, and the harem is a viper's nest of suspicion, fear and intrigue. Just the right place for a spy to thrive... But spying is a dangerous game, and when ghosts from Amani's past emerge to haunt her, she begins to wonder if she can trust her own treacherous heart.
Even wizards produce leftovers.
But a wizard’s rubbish is laced with magic, and for the rats that forage this rubbish, the magic has changed them – they can speak and read, and have rather grand ambitions for a comfortable retirement.
Which is perfect for a con-cat like Maurice. He has his own magical talents, and wants to get rich quick. Together with the rats, and young (rather simple) Keith, the ‘piper’, they work the towns to create their very own plague of rats - then lure them away for cash.
But in the run-down town Bad Blintz, this little con goes wrong, and suddenly these educated rodents aren’t playing to the piper’s tune . . .
The story continues in this fourth book in the Spirit
Animals series - an epic collection of stories that leap from the
page into a riveting online game.
Your book is the key to claim your spirit animal!
Strange things are happening at the frozen edge of the world.
Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have crisscrossed Erdas in their
quest to stop the ruthless Conquerors.
Only the four of them, supported by the gifts of their legendary
spirit animals, have the power to defeat an evil takeover. While
chasing down a lead in the cold North, the heroes arrive at a
quiet village where not everything is as it seems.
Rooting the truth out of this deceptively beautiful place won't
be easy-and the team is already out of time. The Conquerors are
right behind them.
The fate of Erdas has fallen on the shoulders of these brave strangers
. . . and on you..
Part engrossing book series, part action role-playing
game - discover your spirit animal and join the adventure.
Six immersive novels and a breathtaking game make this a world
children will want to live in for ever
Hardback format makes this a lovely gift
Each book in the series will unlock expanded gameplay on the
Spirit Animals online game site www.spiritanimals.com
The stunning game puts players in the world of the books, drawing
reluctant readers into the story
Perfect for fans of The Last of Us, All That's Left in the World and The Last Bookstore on Earth, this thrilling dystopian YA novel imagines a future in which a virus has caused global infertility. A compelling and twisty story of survival, humanity and love in the quiet at the end of the world.
Finalist in the National Cyber Awards for Book of the Year
Amazon's Teachers' Pick
Shortlisted for the STEAM Children's Book Prize
Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize
Winner of the RED Book Award
""A hugely rewarding read."" SFX Magazine
""James is one to watch."" Kirkus Reviews
How far would you go to save those you love?
Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure – until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity’s entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide what to sacrifice to save the whole human race...
The Revenge of Seven is the heartstopping fifth installment in the Lorien Legacies series by Pittacus Lore.
The worst was supposed to be over. We were reunited after a decade apart. We were discovering the truth about our past. We were training and getting stronger every day. We were even happy. . . .
We never imagined the Mogadorians could turn one of our own against us. We were fools for trusting Five. And now Eight is lost forever. I would do anything to bring him back, but that's impossible. Instead, I will do whatever it takes to destroy every last one of them.
I've spent my entire life hiding from them, and they've stolen everything away from me. But that stops now. We're going to take the battle to them. We have a new ally who knows their weaknesses. And I finally have the power to fight back.
They caught Number One in Malaysia.
Number Two in England.
Number Three in Kenya.
And Number Eight in Florida.
They killed them all.
I am Number Seven.
I will make them pay.
Praise for Pittacus Lore:
'Tense, exciting, full of energy' Observer
'Relentlessly readable' The Times
'Tense, keeps you wondering' Sunday Times
'Set to eclipse Harry Potter and moody vampires. Pittacus Lore is about to become one of the hottest names on the planet' Big Issue
Pittacus Lore is Lorien's ruling elder. He has been on Earth for the last twelve years preparing for the war that will decide Earth's fate. His whereabouts are unknown. The first book in his Lorien Legacies series, I Am Number Four, is now a major Disney motion picture and is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games.
A brilliant series for 7+ readers full of adventure, magic and friendship from Paula Harrison, author of the Rescue Princesses and Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue series.
Talia lives in a tropical rainforest that is home to a flock of magical firebirds. Once day she meets a lovely baby firebird and they become firm friends! But the firebirds are in terrible danger. Can Talia protect them, and save her new friend's home from destruction?
Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, this is the perfect book for young readers who love magic and animals!
Don't miss the other titles in this series: The Sky Unicorn, The Sea Pony, The Storm Dragon and more!
Sparkle, the black kitten, is lost and he needs Molly's help to get back home. But that means going into the spooky wood ...and to the witch's cottage! Other titles include: ""The Wish Puppy"", ""The Invisible Bunny"" and ""The Secret Pony"".
