From the author of the Costa Award-winning Asha &
the Spirit Bird comes a breathtaking, magical adventure
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WINNER OF THE INDIE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD
LONGLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD
'I absolutely adored it ... an achingly beautiful story' Sita
Brahmachari
'A lush, gorgeous setting in a novel as vivid and original
as her Costa-winning debut.' The Guardian
'Beautifully written, richly atmospheric and touchingly spiritual,
this brief novel sparkles like a polished gem' Daily
Mail
Tamarind never knew her Indian mum, who died soon after she was
born.
So when she arrives at her ancestral home, a huge mansion in the
Himalayas surrounded by luxuriant gardens, she's full of questions
for her extended family.
But instead of answers, she finds an ominous silence – and
a trickle of intriguing clues: an abandoned hut, a friendly monkey,
a glowing star ring, and a strange girl in the garden who calls
herself Ishta.
Slowly, Tamarind unravels a mystery at the heart of who she is
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The second novel by Jasbinder Bilan, author of the Costa
Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird and a rising
star in middle-grade fiction.
Perfect for readers aged 9 and up – for fans of
Kiran Millwood Hargrave.
A beautiful and emotional family drama lightly woven
with magic, in a breathtaking Indian setting.
Explore planet Earth and all its secrets in rhyme.
""They come from planets near and far – Some big, some small, some quite bizarre."" Moving at the speed of light and looking for a fight, the aliens are back – but this time they're coming to Earth to conquer the human race! With his zany rhymes and sidesplitting illustrations, the creator of Captain Abdul knows how to keep kids in stitches – especially when they peer into a mirror board and discover that Earth has a surprising secret weapon.
A magical new series where best friends become Secret Princesses!
Best friends Charlotte and Mia can't bear it when Charlotte's family moves far away. But when they become trainee Secret Princesses they begin an amazing adventure together - and they can see each other whenever they like!
Once in a blue moon, a tiara shaped constellation forms high in the sky above Wishing Star Palace. The four girls that make a wish on these special stars get their wishes granted by the Secret Princesses ... but Princess Poison is determined that this year the wishes won't come true ...
Have you read all four books in series four: The Moonstone Collection?
Guardians of Magic is the first title in the brilliant magical adventure series from the creator of Goth Girl, Chris Riddell. With gorgeous two-colour illustrations throughout and a special full-colour guide to the giants in the book, this fantastic hardback is a perfect gift.
For as long as anyone can remember, children have made a wish on a cloud horse, never quite believing that their wishes will come true. But times are changing. The future of magic is in danger. Enemies are working together to destroy it – especially the magic of nature and its most powerful source, The Forever Tree. Unless three brave children fight back and believe in the impossible, soon magic and the cloud horses will be gone. Zam, Phoebe and Bathsheba don't yet know how powerful they are . . .
In Guardians of Magic the Costa award-winning, 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate Chris Riddell weaves together a magical quest. This is the first title in The Cloud Horse Chronicles series.
How to become a super FUTURE AGENT RECRUIT IN TRAINING.
1. Travel six hundred years into the future to join a TOP-SECRET ACADEMY.
2. Discover that NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL AND MEGA-BADDY the Master of Time has escaped from prison – and he's after YOU...
3. PANIC.
4. Stop panicking and come up with a plan of UTTER GENIUS to save yourself, your best buddy... and of course THE WORLD. Fresh from saving the universe, Compton and Bryan are whisked off to the future to become trainee Time Crime Agents. But when a notorious criminal mastermind escapes from a maximum security prison and kidnaps Bryan, Compton must race against time to save his best friend – and the world – from evil…using only a slimy sandwich!
It's holiday time for the Princess in the bestselling, laugh-a-minute, action-packed adventure for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black.
After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a holiday. After all, the Goat Avenger has offered to protect the goats while she’s away. The very next day Princess Magnolia rides her bicycle to the seaside, where the air is salty, the sun is shiny, and the sea is as blue as monster fur. But just as Princess Magnolia is about to take a nap on her hammock, she hears a “ROAR!” Could a sea monster ruin this holiday for the Princess in Black?
A classic children's story from the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. Be whisked away by these magical Wishing-Chair stories. Mollie and Peter are home for the holidays and they long to see their pixie friend Chinky and their magic Wishing-Chair. Together they have wonderful adventures, but what happens when the Wishing-Chair is stolen and then gets its wings cut off by the naughty Slipperies? Enid Blyton is arguably the most famous children's author of all time, thanks to series such as The Wishing-Chair, The Faraway Tree-, The Mysteries, The Famous Five and The Secret Seven. Her fantasy books, including The Wishing-Chair Again, are among her most popular creations and they promise to enchant boys and girls for generations to come.
Two sparkling stories in one!
Jasmine, Summer and Ellie are invited to the Petal Parade, a gorgeous summer celebration of flowers and fun!
But when Queen Malice curses the Secret Garden, the only way to break her spell is to discover her deepest, darkest secret . . .
Can the girls stop Queen Malice and save the parade?
Do you believe in magic? Ionie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventure unfolds. Ionie and her star animal, a wildcat called Sorrel, must use their special powers to stop the forces of dark magic.
When a run of bad luck hits the local gym team, the Star Friends suspect that dark magic is behind it. But are their Star Magic skills strong enough to fight back?
Perfect for fans of My Secret Unicorn and The Rescue Princesses, and for Rainbow Magic readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.
These special Star Wars Young Readers will transport early readers to a galaxy far, far away…
Full colour illustrations and simple texts retell favourite episodes from the Star Wars saga. Ideal for kids aged 5 + who are just starting out on their quest to become independent readers.
What could be a better way to introduce young minds to the joys of reading than with a little help from R2-D2, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo?
Based on events from The Force Awakens, this level 2 reader tells the story of Finn, a stormtrooper who quickly develops a conscience after his first mission on Jakku. After choosing to defect, he must now work with the rebels to strike back at The First Order.
Have you collected all of the Star Wars Young Readers?
Escape from Darth Vader
Use the Force!
Ewoks Join the Fight
Rescue from Jabba’s Palace.
Finn & The First Order
Rey Meets BB-8
Ellie, Summer and Jasmine still have to find one more ingredient to save King Merry from getting stuck as a stink toad for ever. But mean Queen Malice is also about, and she's determined to keep the girls from curing him. Can the girls defeat Queen Malice, find the last ingredient, and get the potion to King Merry before it's too late?
Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!
When Tom drinks the potion of Tempra the Time Stealer, he finds himself in an alternative Avantia, ruled by an evil wizard. Can he and Elenna defeat the Beast and fix the past to ensure the safety of Avantia's future?
If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
