The second book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series - now as a graphic novel! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.
You can't tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea.
It's not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball becomes a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants - and that was only the beginning.
Now Camp Half-Blood is under attack, and unless I can get my hands on the Golden Fleece, the whole camp will be invaded by monsters. Big ones . . .
Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess – out now in paperback!
And don't miss the latest instalment in the Nico Di Angelo Adventures, The Court of the Dead, out now!
There are secrets hidden beneath the ice . . . bring the magic home in the fourth instalment of the bestselling Pinch of Magic Adventures, from the award-winning author Michelle Harrison.
When the Widdershins sisters and Granny are called away in deepest winter to look after cousin Clarissa, it doesn’t take long for adventure – or trouble – to find them. The town of Wilderness has plenty to explore with its frozen lake and winter market, as well as being haunted by a doomed highwayman and his secret love. But the legends are true and seeing a ghostly figure one night, the girls realise that Granny is in terrible danger. As an icy storm rages, the race to save her begins – can the sisters lay Wilderness’s ghosts to rest before another soul is claimed?
Discover the fourth spellbinding Pinch of Magic adventure from Michelle Harrison, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Read all of the Widdershins sisters' adventures with A Pinch of Magic, A Sprinkle of Sorcery and A Tangle of Spells.
Praise for the Pinch of Magic Adventures
‘A spellbinding story, steeped in magic. I adored it.’ Abi Elphinstone
‘Brilliant’ Emma Carroll
‘What a gorgeous, funny, creepy, page-turny story! If you’re yet to discover the Widdershins sisters books, you’re in for a TREAT!’ Lucy Strange
‘A stunner. Such great writing!’ Peter Bunzl
‘I love Michelle Harrison - I hadn’t read much fantasy but this series hooked me! Brilliant writing, beautiful!’ Lisa Thompson
‘Simply phenomenal’ Sophie Anderson
‘The wry enchantment of an E. Nesbit classic’ Guardian
‘Fantasy and adventure appear on every page of this spellbinding tale’ Daily Mail
The Greatest Showman meets Nevermoor, The Spectaculars is the enchanting new adventure series that combines magic, theatre and danger with a large pinch of starstuff...
Beyond the gateway, in the Hidden Peaks, live the Spectaculars - magical performers, with special powers gifted from the stars. They can levitate you out of your seat with a song, make a costume that will turn you invisible and create a snowstorm with a dance.
When Harper joins The Spectaculars at their travelling boarding school, she can't wait to learn all kinds of magic. But when the song of the Four Curses comes to life, and a terrifying creature threatens everything, she must use her new powers to save her school...
While dreams come true at the Wondria, nightmares might just be lurking in the wings.
""A story of magic, friendship and theatre that shines star-bright"" Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows
""Beautifully written, imaginative and witty, The Spectaculars immerses you in a thrilling magical world with characters you fall in love with right from the start"" Hannah Durkan, author of Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale
Meggie loves books. So does her father, Mo, a bookbinder, although
he has never read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared.
They live quietly until the night a stranger knocks at
their door. He has come with a warning that forces Mo to reveal
an extraordinary secret - a storytelling secret that will change
their lives for ever.
Four Magic Kittens titles to be published simultaneously for an instant must-have collectable package for all little girls.
Flame is prince and heir to the Lion throne but he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who killed his parents and is trying to claim Flame's throne for his own. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long for fear of his uncle finding him. So Flame travels from family to family in various kitten guises using his, often chaotic, magic spells to help those who need it along the way.
Abi has just joined a brand new school as a boarder and will be away from her mum and dad for the first time. To make matters worse Keera Moore, the school bully, decides that Abi is going to be her target this year. Abi doesn't know what to do until one day, she comes across an old store cupboard with sparkles flying from under the door. And inside is a fluffy back and white kitten...
Indiana Bones is a shaggy dog with a difference. He's got superpowers and can sniff out criminals and - with his young friend and owner Aisha - solve mysteries that would flummox the world's more expert detectives!
In their first case, they are on the trail of treasure hidden centuries ago by a legendary knight known as The Lonely Avenger, an adventure which takes them all the way to Egypt and the pyramids.
A hugely inventive new series from one of the funniest author/illustrator teams in the business.
The end of the Warrior's Road is in sight! But will Tom be able to reach it? Standing in his way is Koba, Ghoul of the Shadows, a twisted Beast of pure evil.
It's time for Tom's ultimate challenge!
Harry Potter is a wizard. He is in his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Little does he know that this year will be just as eventful as the last ...even getting there is an adventure in itself! The three firm friends, Harry, Ron and Hermione, are soon immersed in the daily round of Potions, Herbology, Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, and Quidditch. But then horrible and mysterious things start happening. Harry keeps hearing strange voices, sinister and dark messages appear, and then Ron's sister Ginny disappears ...The darker side of Hogwarts is revealed in this exciting sequel to ""Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"".
One of the funniest books you'll read this year, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine.
Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. First in a comic, heart-warming illustrated series, for 7+ readers.
Limpet's mum is opening an ice-cream shop, full of her favourite new flavours: mushroom and tuna ice cream, anyone? Roast parsnip and gravy?
Limpet's not sure about this. He likes a nice, safe life. His favourite ice-cream flavour is vanilla.
But when wicked Mr Fluffy arrives with his Mega Emporium of Amazing and Spectacular Ice Creams, Limpet knows he's got to fight back. And there are magic ingredients on his doorstep which can solve all his worries, if only he can get the recipe just right ...
Illustrated throughout with fabulous black and white illustrations by Jeff Crowther and written by the bestselling author of Boot, this story will make you fall in love with reading.
The sweeping, sparkling first book in a brand new series that will delight fans of The Wild Way Home and Frostheart.
""A sumptuous delight of a book"" - Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home
""A feast for the imagination . . . an enthralling adventure."" - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song
""This swashbuckling tale has it all . . . I loved it."" - Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club
READERS LOVE THE SHIP OF SHADOWS:
""With a strong protagonist and a likeable crew of characters, I couldn't stay away from the story for long, and now I CRAVE a follow-up."" Gavin Hetherington, waterstones.com
""Just order it . . . it's wonderful."" Akshaykumar, amazon.in
""Thrilling, exciting and intriguing and I can't wait for the next instalment!"" Rhiannon, waterstones.com
""What a fantastic spellbinding book . . . A truly fascinating tale and we cannot wait for the second book to be released!"" Eva Sneep, amazon.co.uk
""The real treasure in this gem of a book lies in the crew . . . I can't wait to join the crew again for the next instalment of this thrilling tale."" Stephanie, amazon.co.uk
""This book sparkles! Complete gorgeous escapism."" Nicola Penfold, amazon.co.uk
Aleja is a dreamer who longs for a life of magic and adventure. So when a mysterious ship arrives in her Spanish harbour city, crewed by a band of ruthless women, Aleja knows it's sailed right out of a legend.
And it wants her.
But life aboard the Ship of Shadows is more than even she bargained for. It will take all of Aleja's strength and skill to gain the trust of her fellow pirates - and discover what they are risking everything to find . . .
In a remote Nigerian village, thirteen-year-old Simi
is desperate to uncover a family secret ...
WINNER OF THE TIMES/CHICKEN HOUSE CHILDREN'S
FICTION COMPETITION 2019
SHORTLISTED FOR THE
WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2022
'A joy of a book:
rich, warm, powerful storytelling' KATHERINE
RUNDELL
'A thrilling adventure
bright with the gorgeous colours of Nigeria – glorious!' JASBINDER
BILAN
'An excellent book ... rich in tradition and realism.'
HANNAH GOLD, AUTHOR OF THE LAST BEAR
'[A] beautifully evoked story' THE TELEGRAPH
City girl Simi is sent to stay with her long-lost grandmother
in a remote Nigerian village. There's no TV, internet or phone. Not
a single human-made sound can be heard at night, just the noise
of birds and animals rustling in the dark forest outside.
Her witchlike grandmother dispenses advice and herbal medicine
to the village, but she's tight lipped about their family history.
Something must have happened, but what?
Determined to find out, Simi disobeys her grandmother and goes
exploring. Caught in the sinking red quicksand of a forbidden lake,
her fantastical journey begins ...
A richly imagined magical fantasy adventure set in West
Africa by a prize-winning new voice in children’s writing.
Introduces readers to Yoruba myths and legends whilst
showcasing the wealth of culture, traditions, adventure,
fun, joy, celebrations, music, pride and love found in
Nigeria.
Beautifully explores themes of grief and belonging.
Efua is the winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize
2018.
More praise for Children of the Quicksands:
'Gorgeous ... an enthralling story' ABI ELPHINSTONE
'[A] terrific debut novel' YABA BADOE
'Traoré’s storytelling feels almost otherworldly
... exhilarating' THE TIMES
'A stunning debut' THE SCOTSMAN
'Full of secrets and myths' THE OBSERVER
A spellbinding story from the Sunday Times-bestselling
author of The Girl of Ink & Stars, winner of the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize.
'A future classic' THE i
'Enchants with its magical realism and originality' OBSERVER
'Superb' DAILY MAIL
In an Italian city ravaged by plague, Sofia's mother carves beautiful
mementoes from the bones of loved ones. But one day, she
doesn't return home. Did her work lead her into danger?
Sofia and her little brother Ermin are sent to the convent orphanage
but soon escape, led by an enigmatic new friend and their
pet crow, Corvith.
Together they cross the city underground, following clues in bones
up to the towers of Siena, where - circled by magpies - the
children find the terrible truth ...
The fourth children's novel by Times number
one bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children's
Book of the Year
From the author of The Island at the End of Everything,
The Way Past Winter, Julia and
the Shark and The Mercies - chosen for the Richard
& Judy Book Club
A darkly beautiful historical novel featuring Kiran's
trademark magical realism and an enthralling mystery
Perfect for readers aged 9 and up
MORE PRAISE FOR A SECRET OF BIRDS & BONE:
'A story bursting with imagination, sparkle and tender heart
... I adored it!' JASBINDER BILAN
'Both souful poetry and thrilling adventure; powerful and
delicate, chilling and comforting' SOPHIE ANDERSON
'Ripping propulsive plot, gorgeous imagery, floating fairytale
prose ... absolutely loved it' ROSS MONTGOMERY
'I loved it with my whole heart' KATIE TSANG
