Hoping to save their family and the citizens of Ferryport Landing from the evil plans of Mirror, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm seek counsel from the other magic mirrors, who advise them to join forces with the Scarlet Hand.
Enid Blyton's Amelia Jane is big, bad and the world's naughtiest toy!
Amelia Jane is full of mischievous ideas. This time, she hides things inside poor old bear's tummy, pours water down everyone's clothes and swaps the toys' wind-up keys so that clockwork robot is jumping like a rabbit. But the other toys are not letting her get away with. One day, when Amelia is fast asleep, they paint spots on her to make her think she's got measles.
Ten mischievous tales from the world's naughtiest toy! First published separately in the 1950s, this collection contains the classic texts and illustrations by Deborah Allwright, cover by Alex T. Smith (2011):
Amelia Jane's Spots
Good Idea, Amelia Jane!
Come Now, Amelia Jane!
Amelia Jane and the Sailor Doll
Oh! Amelia Jane!
Tit for Tat, Amelia Jane!
Bother You, Amelia Jane!
It's Raining, Amelia Jane!
Amelia Jane and the Keys
Amelia Jane and the Records
In this classic fairy tale retold with a twist we meet Jack, the great bean pie cook, and a Giant who's very hungry, but not so keen on eating people!
Hopscotch Twisty Tales combine carefully controlled text levels and word counts with highly entertaining and original stories, perfect for children starting to read independently.
The greatest mash-up in the Whoniverse continues.
Doctor Who meets Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men in this series of fun and charming stories, written and illustrated by Adam Hargreaves.
Follow the adventures of Dr. Third, as he is joined by friends Mike, Jo and Liz to battle the fearsome Ice Warriors!
The House at the Edge of Magic: An instant New York Times bestseller. Hilarious and heartwarming magical middle grade adventure - for readers age 8, 9, 10, 11
Amy Sparkes
Subjects
Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
A funny and fast-paced middle grade fantasy adventure, packed full of zany humour and memorable characters, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Greenwild.
""Sometimes you are a whisper away from magic without even realizing it.""
Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures. When she steals a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman’s purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggeldy house. Inside she finds a host of magical and brilliantly funny characters, including Flabberghast – a young wizard who’s particularly competitive at hopscotch – and a hideous troll housekeeper who’s emotionally attached to his feather duster. They have been placed under an extraordinary spell, which they are desperate for Nine to break – and if she can, maybe they can offer her a new life in return…
""A Diana Wynne Jones-ish adventure fizzing with imagination. Such fun – I loved it!"" – Sinead O'Hart
""A wonder-filled book that revels in magic and mayhem."" – Abi Elphinstone
""This funny tale has a cast of lovable characters and plenty of twists and turns... A hugely imaginative adventure."" – The Week Junior
*Don't miss The Unchosen One, the first book in a brand-new fantasy adventure series from Amy Sparkes - out now*
Winner of the Costa Book of the Year
'I can't think of anyone who would not love this story' – Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library
The Lie Tree is a wonderfully creepy and atmospheric gothic novel by Frances Hardinge, award-winning author of Cuckoo Song and Fly By Night.
When Faith's father is found dead under mysterious circumstances, she stumbles upon a strange tree amongst his belongings. Faith, a gifted liar, is amazed to discover that the tree thrives on untruths - and delivers secrets to those who consume its fruit.
Convinced that the tree holds the key to her father's murder, Faith begins to use its powers to try and get to the bottom of the mystery. But webs of lies are far easier made than untangled, and there are truths at the heart of this small island community that are better left buried . . .
'Dark, thrilling, utterly original' – Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls
'A truly epic finale to one of the best trilogies of recent years' KIRAN MILLWOOD-HARGRAVE
'Magical in every way' EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl
Fionn Boyle, Storm Keeper of Arranmore, is facing the fight of his life.
The terrifying all-powerful sorceress Morrigan has been raised from the dead and has sealed off the island from all help.
Fionn is the only thing that stands between her and a dark future.
He’s got to find a way to defeat her.
But there are some terrible choices in store for Fionn as the dark sorcerer begins to take his nearest and dearest for her own. With only two candles left to burn, will Fionn master his powers in time to stop her?
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The highly-anticipated epic finale to the bestselling Storm Keeper trilogy is everything fans could have dreamed of...
This is the 5th title in the best-selling classic 'Worst Witch' series, now also into a new TV series on CITV. It is written by Jill Murphy and read by Miriam Margolyes. It's the start of a new term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches and Mildred Hubble is determined not to be the worst witch this year. Everything starts so well. Mildred's class has a new form teacher - no more Miss Hardbroom for Mildred and her friends! But then the new teacher, Miss Granite, starts acting fishy; Mildred has a very bad hair day when a hair growth spell goes wrong and she has to put up with know-it-all Ethel Hallow being 'helpful'. To top it all, her beloved cat Tabby is having a nervous breakdown and refuses to fly! 'Wonderfully zany' - ""Daily Telegraph"". 'Witty and original' - ""Books for Keeps"".
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'You'll laugh your tail off' - Rob Biddulph
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The second book in the hilarious Bad Mermaids series for kids aged 7+, from the bestselling author of Witch Wars
Mermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda, along with Steve the talking seahorse, are trapped aboard the spooky ship the Merry Mary, heading for the legendary (and super-stylish) Crocodile Kingdom. On land, Paris Silkensocks, ice-cream seller and GADGET QUEEN, has uncovered a plot to destroy the mermaid world.
Can Paris find the mermaids in time? Can Beattie avert a Crocodile Kingdom crabtastrophe? Can seahorses get seasick? All this and more will be revealed!
Featuring magical mysteries, fabulous fashion and a snappier than average transport system, the second Bad Mermaids adventure brings a whole new twist to the underwater world of mermaids. If you enjoyed Witch Wars or The Little Mermaid, you’ll love this!
Annie has helped her sister Gwendolyn (otherwise known as Sleeping Beauty) wake up from the 100-year curse by reuniting her with Prince Beldegard, so you'd think that things would be back to normal. Think again! The beloved prince is stuck in the body of a bear and the only way that Annie can be free of the two irritating lovebirds is to come to his rescue - she must find the evil dwarf who cast the spell, and quickly . . . Luckily, Annie has her own handsome prince to hand - and many tricks up her non-magical sleeve.
A dark, gothic adventure set deep in a Bavarian forest, with angels and owls and magic and a boy who isn't all that he seems to be...
A cherub is blown into Cassie Engel's bedroom during a thunderstorm, triggering a series of terrifying events. Cassie must discover if its arrival was an accident or part of something more sinister.
With a self-obsessed opera singer for a mother, a strange taxidermist father, and a best friend who isn't quite what he seems, Cassie is forced to unearth the secrets of her family's past. As the dark forces gather around them, can Cassie protect all that she holds dear?
The fantastic debut novel from Lucy Hope, with cover illustration by Anna Shepeta.
This series about a magical pet shop is the perfect read for animal fans. Lottie is excited to discover that the magic pet shop's grumpy old parrot is really a phoenix! He's a magical firebird who can transform into any bird he likes and has lots of special powers. He grants her a tail feather to make a wish - but what should she ask for?
