Eliza has to go to school for the first time ever. But she doesn’t want to leave Mommy. Mommy understands. She places a kiss on her fingertips and gently slides it into Eliza’s pocket. But Eliza’s pocket still feels empty inside. Then, at school, she sees things that remind her of her mother. She gets an idea and makes a mommy doll as a surprise for Mommy! Child-friendly illustrations using acrylic paint by Nancy Speir add charm and appeal as Mommy shows Eliza a surprise, too.
A classic children’s story from the world’s best-loved children’s author, Enid Blyton.
School life has never been so splendid. There's a new girl at St Clare's - and she has a pet goat! Kitty Flaherty is joining the third form, along with McGinty the goat! Thanks to Kitty's infectious laugh and McGinty's talent for eating everything, the girls know that this term is going to be full of fun. But it's also full of upset. Pat misses the first few weeks, thanks to a broken arm, and another new girl, Amanda, seizes the opportunity to become Isabel's new best friend. Will the twins overcome this rift? And if that's not enough, there's also a rivalry with the second formers and the actions of the cold Margaret Winters, deputy head girl, to contend with!
There'll be more trouble at St Clare's!
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 school series – including St Clare’s and Malory Towers are the perfect books for girls who are experiencing their own adventure at school.
A charming Parisian animal story for ages 7 and up!
Help! Magda’s nephew Georges is coming to stay at the Hotel
for Cats – and Mulot is terrified. When Georges last came
to visit, he teased the poor cat so much that Mulot has developed
a terrible phobia. His loyal friends, Bobine, Couscousse and
Carpette, with the help of new cat Ciboulot, work on a plan to help
their friend. But can he face his fear before Georges arrives?
The second charming tale following the sweet and loveable
group of feline friends.
From the bestselling series, translated from the original
French by Anna Brooke and with delightful illustrations throughout.
Delightful and funny – a classic little gem for
readers aged 7 and up.
Perfect for fans of Paddington and Mango
and Bambang.
PRAISE FOR HOTEL FOR CATS:
‘Voyelle’s enchanting illustrations bring extra
life and laughter to Pavlenko’s gorgeous Gallic gem as the
captivating cast of cats wend their witty and wicked way into every
young reader’s heart!’ LANCASHIRE EVENING
POST
*Squid Game at an American High School - the twisty YA thriller that everyone will be talking about in 2023.*
Twelve girls. Three rounds. One ultimate prize . . . for the last one left alive.
Edgewater Academy is a school for the very rich and very powerful.
Adina Walker is neither of those things. Alone and outcast, when she gets into a fight with a fellow student (and former friend), her scholarship to a top college is revoked, and her world falls apart.
Until she's invited to The Finish.
Annual games for the brightest and the best, hosted by power-family The Remingtons, the winning prize for The Finish is everything Adina wants. This is her chance at the life she's dreamed of.
Then the contestants start to die.
Love, revenge, pride - all are on the line. This isn't a game any more . . .
Horrific and engrossing in equal measure, THEIR VICIOUS GAMES is also a thoughtful and clever commentary on race and class. Ace of Spades meets The Inheritance Games, this is a game you'll want to see through to the finish.
From the author of Since You've Been Gone and The Unexpected Everything comes a dreamy story of summer romance and finding yourself, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen
Charlie Grant tries to keep her life as normal as possible. Hanging out with her best friend, pining for Jesse Foster - who she’s loved since she was twelve - and generally flying under the radar as much as she can.
But sometimes normal is just another word for stuck, and this weekend that's all going to change. Not only will everyone be back home for her sister’s wedding, but she’s also juggling:
- a rented dog that just won't stop howling
- an unexpectedly hot wedding-coordinator’s nephew
- her favourite brother bringing home his HORRIBLE new girlfriend
- fear that her parents’ marriage is falling apart
- and the return to town of the boy she’s loved practically all her life…
Over the course of four days Charlie will learn there's so much more to each member of her family than she imagined, even herself, and that maybe letting go of the things she's been holding on tightest to can help her find what really keeps them together.
Praise for Morgan Matson:
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour
""Funny and heartwarming, we love Amy & Roger's Epic Detour"" - Bliss
""Strong literary romance, this is an ideal summer read choice"" - The Bookseller
""A near perfect summer read"" - Publisher's Weekly, starred review
And Second Chance Summer...
""Absolutely huge recommendation. Matson has become my favourite contemporary author."" The Bookbag
""Heart-wrenching and beautifully portrayed"" Prettybooks
And Since You've Been Gone...
""A heartwarming story of loss, taking risks, new beginnings and self-discovery along the journey"" - The Guardian
Marty loves her Converse trainers, playing football, hiding in her secret den and helping her dad with his DIY. But her sister Melissa loves Justin Bieber and all things pink, girly and pretty. The sisters can manage to live together, despite their occasional scraps but then Mum tells them they have to share a room.
Ruby and Garnet are ten-year-old twins. They're identical, and they do everything together, especially since their mother died three years earlier - but they couldn't be more different. Bossy, bouncy, funny Ruby loves to take charge, while quiet, sensitive, academic Garnet loves nothing more than to curl up with one of her favourite books.
Lily isn't home Alone - but she sort of wishes she was; looking after her three younger siblings is a lot of responsibility. When Mum goes off on holiday with her new boyfriend and her stepdad fails to show up, Lily is determined to keep the family together and show they can cope without any grown-ups.
Sunset lives a life of luxury with her beautiful ex-model mum, her world-famous ex-rocker dad and two little celeb siblings. But life on the red carpet is no compensation for rowing parents, constant nagging, intensive media scrutiny and no real friends.
