The third sinister story in the Grimm series delves even further into the dark heart of the fairy tales you thought you knew and loved. A brother and sister must venture through kingdoms and forests haunted by demons and ogres, all the while seeking their way home. And they must face the most frightening monster of all: death. Enter, if you dare, a world filled with cruel stepsisters, ghastly suppers and a terrifying man known as the Devil.
Everybody dreams. That's the problem.
Good dreams are sweet. Bad dreams are scary, but what happens if
the worst sort of nightmares take over? Zac Wonder is about to find
out.
On the stroke of midnight, he is plunged into an extraordinary world
on the other side of sleep.
Is he still dreaming? Has he gone nuts? Or, is he really meant to
save us all from vampires, werewolves and the dream pirates who
threaten to keep us awake forever.
A thrilling, wintry Nordic epic from the magical combination of author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell, weaving a tale of legend, magic and adventure which will grip and enchant readers from beginning to end.
When a fatherless young Viking boy meets a fox, an eagle and a bear in the woods, his destiny begins to change. These are no ordinary creatures but the mighty Gods Loki, Odin and Thor – who have been trapped in animal form by evil Frost Giants and driven out of Asgard, the City of the Gods. Now our hero must reclaim Thor’s hammer, outwit the Frost Giants and release the Gods …
From two multi-award-winning creators at the height of their powers comes this rich and layered tale of courage, humour and breathtaking adventure. Lavishly produced and packed with Chris Riddell's spellbinding illustrations, this is a spectacular and magical gift.
The Superfairies of Peaseblossom Woods use teamwork to rescue animals in distress, bringing together their unique superskills, petal power, and lots of love.
Check in to Hotel of the Gods - where mythical guests cause magical mayhem! A hilarious new series perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Solomons.
When Atlas's parents get new jobs running a luxurious hotel he can't believe his luck. It sounds almost too good to be true . . .
It is. The hotel has very unusual residents - ancient gods and goddesses, forgotten by humans who now worship TikTok celebrities. There's a water dragon in the swimming pool, an Egyptian cat goddess demanding treats, a Viking god throwing his magical hammer around the garden, and an Aztec god who thinks Atlas is a human sacrifice! When Atlas ventures into the basement, where the Greek god Hades lives, he accidentally unleashes a closet-full of mythical monsters - including a three-headed Hellhound!
Can he get the monsters back into the basement before his parents lose their jobs?
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.
Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he's been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his aunt and uncle while his parents are away. Not only does he have to put up with his annoying cousin Prune, there are also the weird creatures his aunt looks after in her Luxury Accommodation for Dragons, Griffins and other Regal Beasts to contend with!
But when Godfrey the dragon gets stuck down a well, Sam and Prune have to work together to come to the rescue. Inside the well they make an incredible discovery - a scroll giving instructions on the six quests to be completed in order to become the perfect knight! Sam's ambition seems close at hand - if only Prune would stop getting in the way...
A side-splitting look at school life, from an alien point of view.
Earth is such a weird place that Flowkwee, an alien who is visiting Earth disguised as a schoolboy, has put together a guide to help all his friends back on planet Faa get to grippers with baffling human ways. Arranged in A - Z Y order, he explains cute clever little Ants so unappreciated by humans, Clothes (including the very disappointing clothe called a 'jumper' that stays still and never jumps), Sweeties with their lovely crunchy wrappers . . . and much more.
Winner of the Stonewall Book Award and the Lambda Literary Award
By National Book Award winner Kacen Callender, this exquisite
novel reminds us that grief and love can open the world in mystical
ways.
""The stakes are high, the revelations are serious, and Callender
doesn't sugarcoat... But Caroline's insistence on love, no matter
what, might just be what young readers need to see."" - The
New York Times
Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child.
Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and
12-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. She's
hated and bullied by everyone in her small school
on St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, a spirit only she can
see won't stop following her, and - worst of all - Caroline's mother
left home one day and never came back.
But when a new student named Kalinda arrives,
Caroline's luck begins to turn around. Kalinda, a solemn girl from
Barbados with a special smile for everyone, becomes Caroline's
first and only friend -- and the person for whom Caroline has begun
to develop a crush.
Now, Caroline must find the strength to confront her feelings
for Kalinda, brave the spirit stalking her through the islands, and
face the reason her mother abandoned her. Together, Caroline and
Kalinda must set out in a hurricane to find Caroline's missing
mother -- before Caroline loses her for ever.
Perfect for fans of Boy At the Back of the Class, Pocketful
of Stars, and Rooftoppers.
This arresting debut novel won the Stonewall Book Award as well
as the Lambda Literary Award.
From the author of bestselling Felix Ever After.
If you love this story, check out Kacen Callender's National-Book-Award-winning
King and the Dragonflies!
Second title in Garth Nix’s gripping new fantasy adventure series.
Arthur Penhaligon didn't think he would ever have to return to the strange house that nearly killed him on Monday – the house that contains a fantastical and sinister realm inside.
But the next day brings new challenges – in the form of an enemy named Grim Tuesday, who threatens the safety of both Arthur's family and his world. Arthur must retrieve the Second Key from Grim Tuesday in order to save everything – an adventure that will force him to steal a Sunship, survive a very weird work camp, befriend a bearlike spirit and fight the void Nithlings.
Even after all that, he will still have to venture into the scary Far Reaches for an ultimate showdown.
Parp through the past with giggles galore in this third fart-tastic tale from the hilarious Olaf Falafel!
Old MacDonald is off on his most hilarious adventure yet, on a parp-powered journey through the fart-filled past!
Join him in riotous rhyme as he meets dinosaurs, Vikings and queens, and laugh out loud as they parp their way through history in this third side-splitting offering from the comic genius Olaf Falafel.
