From the author of bestselling debut Boy Underwater comes another moving, hilarious novel of friendship and family secrets, which shows that people are people, no matter where they’re from.
BOY UNDERWATER WAS SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE AWARD, AND SELECTED AS WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTH.
Here’s something you won’t believe: someone is doing TERRIBLE things to Mrs Martin, Cymbeline Igloo’s favourite teacher of all time.
Cymbeline has to find the culprit (after he’s learned what ‘culprit’ means). He’s also got to help his friend Veronique, whose grandma is dangerously ill. It seems Nanai has a secret, connected to her arrival in the UK as a Boat Person from Vietnam, a traumatic journey in which she lost her twin sister. Can Cymbeline figure out the mystery in time?
One thing is for sure: even the most unexpected people can change your life in wonderful ways . . .
'An absolute Christmas cracker!' Ross Montgomery
When George stumbles across Marley's Curiosity Shop, he finds a mysterious and magical snow globe.
George and his Scrooge of a dad are soon swept on an incredible adventure to Christmases past, present and future. With help from an enthusiastic elf, a rather grumpy purple reindeer and a very mischievous Nan, can George find a way to bring the joy of Christmas home once again?
A fabulously festive story about Christmas, family, and magic!
An enchanting tale of Christmas magic from multi-award-winning and bestselling writer Catherine Doyle. A treat for the whole family, perfect for fans of The Christmasaurus and A Boy Called Christmas.
'Fizzes with festive fun!' Abi Elphinstone
'Vividly exciting . . . Destined to become a Christmas classic' Louise O'Neill
Two new girls have arrived at Malory Towers - and they couldn't be more different. Tomboy Bill spends more time with her horse than in the classroom, whilst American girl, Zerelda, seems determined not to fit in with the others.
Follow London's newest detective, Enola Holmes, in her electrifying fifth escapade - from the series that inspired the films, starring Millie Bobby Brown.
Read them all before the next film lands!
While on the run from her brother Sherlock, the world's most famous detective, Enola Holmes has been hiding in plain sight, lodging with Mrs Tupper.
Mrs Tupper may be half-deaf and a terrible cook, but she is the closest thing Enola has to a family. So when she discovers that her dear land lady has been abducted, Enola is shocked but determined to find out why. Especially when she finds cryptic codes within a crinoline underskirt in Mrs Tupper's upturned room. . .
But who could have taken Mrs Tupper? And why do all the clues lead to Florence Nightingale?
It's another gripping case for our young heroine in this enthralling fifth mystery.
'A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart ... the Enola Holmes book series conveys an impactful message to kids and teenagers all over the world that you can do anything if you set your mind to it, and it does so in an exciting and adventurous way.' - MILLIE BOBBY BROWN
The Selection gets fierce as rivals stake their claim on the prince.
Six girls, one life-changing prize…
America Singer will leave her pre-destined life for a world of glamour and luxury, if she wins…
But surviving The Selection is tough. Rivals are battling to become Prince Maxon’s bride as the threat of rebel violence just beyond the palace walls escalates into war.
Only six girls are left and sworn friendships are tested to breaking point. America’s feelings for Maxon grow stronger, but she suspects darker mysteries in his royal past. With ex-lover Aspen waiting for her in the shadows, where do her loyalties truly lie?
Follow London's newest and greatest detective, Enola Holmes, in her third captivating adventure - from the series that inspired the films, starring Millie Bobby Brown.
Read them all before the next film lands!
Enola Holmes is still on the run from her brother and world's most famous detective Sherlock Holmes. After one close encounter too many with him, Enola must abandon her disguise and find a new way to avoid discovery.
But when Sherlock's right-hand man, Dr Watson, goes missing without a trace, Enola is unable to resist investigating. Especially when she learns that a bizarre bouquet - with flowers that all symbolise death - has been delivered to the Watson residence.
It's a race against time to find Dr Watson before it's too late. Enola Holmes returns in this exciting third mystery.
'A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart . . . the Enola Holmes book series conveys an impactful message to kids and teenagers all over the world that you can do anything if you set your mind to it, and it does so in an exciting and adventurous way.' - MILLIE BOBBY BROWN
A magical, thrilling pirate adventure: fun, fantastical
and totally unputdownable!
'[A] magical tale of pirates, magic and high adventure!'
DAN SMITH
'Non-stop adventure, loved all the magic lurking beneath the
sea.' NICKI THORNTON
Tiggy has always had the ocean in her blood - and lately, she's
been dreaming of mermaids - but she's a high-born girl on the Isle
of Fortune, forced to wear dresses, attend balls and (worst of
all) comb her wild curls.
But then the Pirate King strikes, wielding deadly turquoise magic,
and Tiggy's younger brother is stolen - along with every boy
on the island.
Tiggy knows it is time to claim her destiny, take to the high
seas and rescue the boys of Fortune ...
A spellbinding, hugely exciting pirate adventure: fun,
feminist, classic in feel and totally unputdownable.
Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean!
Oli is co-founder and executive producer at Blue Zoo,
a BAFTA-winning film animation company - bringing a brilliantly
cinematic and visual feel to Antigua de Fortune.
Lucy can't wait for the new coding club at school to start. Even though she's only in sixth grade, she has an idea for an app, and is excited to get started on it. But Lucy's excitement turns to disappointment when she shows up at the first meeting. Sophia is there--she and Lucy had a fight over the summer and they are now ex-friends. There's also Maya--a very cool seventh grader who Lucy's never dared talk to. And then there's Erin--a new girl who nobody really knows. Not only does Lucy not get to work on her brilliant idea for an app, she also ends up working with Sophia, Maya, and Erin to discover the meaning of some mysterious notes that are in coding language. Lucy and the rest of the girls soon discover that coding takes time, patience, and dedication--and so does friendship.
Being a monster isn't as easy as it looks. Gormy can't wait to compete in the Junior Monster Contest. This is his chance to show off his scariest roar, his best stomp and his biggest throw - all the skills needed to be a monster. But does Gormy have what it takes to win?
Sued for divorce when she's never been married, by a man she's never heard of, Sally Lockhart's life is completely uprooted. There seems nothing she can do to prevent the loss of her money, her home, her business, and her two-year-old daughter, Harriet.
The bestselling series returns with an even deadlier challenge, as a new enemy is revealed to be searching for The 39 Clues too... Amy and Dan's race to save the hostages continues. Where will it lead them next?
