Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart and Shane Hegarty’s Darkmouth.
An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A secret legacy.
The third instalment of the international best-selling series from Jenny Nimmo starring Charlie Bone.
Charlie's Uncle Paton has dashed off to try to stop the Yewbeam aunts' latest plan, but when Grandma Bone greets the arrival of Belle with delight, could this be what Paton left hoping to prevent? At Bloor's, Emma finds art teacher Mr Boldova is the brother of the mysterious Ollie Sparks, made invisible by the blue boa.
Have you collected all of the Charlie Bone series?
Midnight for Charlie Bone
Charlie Bone and the Time Twister
Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa
Charlie Bone and Castle of Mirrors
Charlie Bone and the Hidden King
Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf
Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock
Charlie Bone and the Red Knight
Also look out for The Snow Spider trilogy.
‘Dark, funny, crackling with magic’ – author Artemis Cooper on Midnight for Charlie Bone
‘A fast moving, dialogue driven romp with plenty of cliff-hangers for those first hooked into reading by Harry Potter’ – Bookseller on Midnight for Charlie Bone
Jenny Nimmo is the acclaimed author of the Charlie Bone series. She has won several significant awards for her children’s fiction, including the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and the Tir na n-Og Welsh Arts Council award for The Snow Spider. She lives in Wales with her husband, David.
""Guess what!"" said Amy. ""It's my birthday next week and my mum says I can invite all my special friends for a sleepover party.""
You're invited to the ultimate sleepover!
Amy, Bella, Chloe, Daisy and Emily are best friends at school, they even have their own Alphabet Club (just look at their initials!). Daisy is the newest member, she's desperate to fit in, even though Chloe is VERY unfriendly to her at times.
And, when the girls start planning sleepovers for their birthdays, Daisy starts dreading her own.
She doesn't know what her friends will make of her older sister . .
From bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, Sleepovers is a funny but moving tale exploring bullying, disability and friendship. It is the perfect book to introduce young readers to the world of Jaqueline Wilson, one of the country's most beloved authors.
Has all the Jacqueline Wilson hallmarks of humour, good sense and a profound realism - Independent
And now, discover the sequel to Sleepovers, THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD.
“My name is Harriet Manners, and I am still a geek.”
MODEL MISFIT is the sequel to award-winning No. 1 UK debut GEEK GIRL.
Harriet Manners knows a lot of facts.
She knows that humans have 70,000 thoughts per day.
She knows that Geek + Model = a whole new set of graffiti on your belongings.
And that the average person eats a ton of food a year, though her pregnant stepmother is doing her best to beat this.
But Harriet doesn’t know where she’s going to fit in once the new baby arrives. And with her summer plans ruined, modelling in Japan seems the perfect chance to get away.
Can Harriet cope with the craziness of Tokyo, her competitive model flatmates and her errant grandmother’s ‘chaperoning’. Or seeing gorgeous Nick everywhere she goes?
Will geek girl find her place on the other side of the world?
The sequel to the award-winning debut GEEK GIRL.
My dare. My friend. My fault.
Uplifting and unpredictable, this poignant debut middle-grade novel is a classic in the making. Perfect for fans of Wonder and A Boy Called Hope.
Ethan had been many things. He was always ready for adventure and always willing to accept a dare, especially from his best friend, Kacey. But that was before. Before the accident that took Kacey from him. Before his family moved from the city he loves to a tiny town in the middle of nowhere.
Ethan's new home feels like the place for second chances. It's also home to Coralee, a girl with a big personality and even bigger stories. Coralee may be just the friend Ethan needs, except Ethan isn't the only one with secrets. Coralee's are catching up with her, and what she's hiding might be putting both their lives at risk.
The Ethan I Was Before is a story of friendship, wonder, adventure and ultimately of hope.
Sally Lockhart is 25, and somebody wants to destroy her. When custody
of her precious daughter is awarded to an evil stranger, it
is the beginning of a terrifying struggle in which Sally will have
to fight, and kill if necessary, for the freedom of her family.
Captain Underpants returns to face his nemesis - the evil Capain Blunderpants - with the help of two new superheroes, Great-Granny Girdle and Boxer Boy. George and Harold are in BIG trouble this time! More laffs, evil, horror and high adventure in the name of all that is pre-shrunk and cottony. Complete with amazing Flip-o-Rama animation!
The third in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.
A sick puppy abandoned on Jasmine's farm urgently needs her help to survive. And though he adores her, Jasmine doesn't know if Sky will ever trust people again. But it's not until she gets into terrible danger that she finds out...
Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.
Check out Jasmine's other adventures: A Piglet Called Truffle, A Duckling Called Button, A Kitten Called Holly and many more!
'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be' STORMZY
'I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS
'The most original book I've ever read' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH
""Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage."" ZAWE ASHTON
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My name is Callie Rose.
My mum is a Cross - one of the so-called ruling elite.
My dad was a Nought. My dad was a murderer. My dad was a terrorist.
These facts are the only things that are mine and real. So I don't mind so much that I'm leaving it all behind. There's nothing here worth holding onto.
Sixteen years have passed since Sephy Hadley first met Callum McGregor - and the hate that divided them turned to hope. But the world hasn't changed quickly enough for their daughter, Callie Rose.
Growing up dual heritage in a world where bitter prejudice divides Noughts and Crosses has meant she's an outsider wherever she turns.
Enter Jude McGregor. Jude teaches Callie about her real family history, and the more she learns the more he persuades her where her loyalties really lie.
But soon Callie is caught in a trap she can't get out of - one which will have deadly consequences.
Voted as one of the UK's best-loved books, Malorie Blackman's Noughts & Crosses series is a seminal piece of YA fiction; a true modern classic.
Join Rebecca and her friends at Trebizon Boarding School, perfect for fans of Enid Blyton’s Malory Towers and St Clare’s.
For Tish, this is the most exciting term yet. Can she lead Trebizon Tigers to victory in a national hockey tournament? But Rebecca’s mind is on other things. Some harsh words from Joss Vining have made her doubt her tennis, until she’s distracted by new girl Fiona’s gift of second sight. Fiona’s predictions are spookily accurate, and it’s up to Rebecca to find out why…
The ninth exciting book in the classic Trebizon series.
Praise for the Trebizon series:
`As warm and comforting as a cup of cocoa, the Trebizon books are a real treat.’
Katherine Woodfine, author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow.
'An absolute hug of a book, this is school storytelling at its warm, delightful, comforting best.'
Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike
Follow Rebecca and her friends through all the ups and downs of boarding school in:
First Term at Trebizon
Second Term at Trebizon
Summer Term at Trebizon
Boy Trouble at Trebizon
More Trouble at Trebizon
Tennis Term at Trebizon
Summer Camp at Trebizon
Into the Fourth at Trebizon
Hockey Term at Trebizon
Fourth Year Triumphs at Trebizon.
Anne Digby is the author of Trebizon, several titles in Enid Blyton’s Naughtiest Girl series and the Me, Jill Robinson series. She lives in East Sussex.
From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes
a gorgeous wintry folk tale for young and old alike - an exciting
adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman.
'This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood,
goodbyes and beginnings is a must for everyone.' JESSIE
BURTON
'The Way Past Winter is a masterclass in exquisite
storytelling.' CATHERINE DOYLE
'Gorgeous,
heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet, and that's
saying something.' ROBIN STEVENS
Mila and her
sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small forest cabin in
the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter
for himself and his men. But by the next morning, they've gone -
taking Oskar with them. Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters
set out to bring Oskar back - even it means going north, crossing
frozen wild-lands to find a way past an eternal winter.
The second book in Sarah Webb's heartwarming series about friendship and family, set on an island. Perfect for readers aged 9 years and up.
Perfect for fans of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson. The 2nd book in The Songbird Cafe Girls series about friendship, family and a very special cafe. Little Bird Island has been Sunny’s home since she was adopted from China. Sunny loves baking and drawing – if only her anxiety didn’t stop her from speaking to her friends. Could a trip to China be the key to unlocking Sunny’s voice?
