'Mark Lowery is far too funny' Jonathan Meres, author of THE WORLD OF NORM
The fourth book in the hilarious and anarchic ROMAN GARSTANG ADVENTURE series
Incredibly, unbelievably, Roman's cousin is marrying the cousin of Rosie Taylor (AKA The Worst Person Who Ever Lived) cousin. Roman can't believe this (as Rosie says: ""How can we be in the same family, we're barely in the same species""). Rosie's parents decide they should go along together and ""make a weekend of it"". Roman's plus one is his best friend Gamble (probably the naughtiest kid in Europe) - and it's the beginning of another big, messy, catastrophic and uproarious adventure for Roman - with Winnebagos, illegal thrash metal festivals and campsite beauty contests all thrown into the mix ...
Firm favourite Mad Iris returns for a third adventure involving OFSTED inspectors in this laugh-out-loud comedy from a superstar children's author. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
Pudding Lane Primary's favourite ostrich mascot is back for another adventure! Mad Iris is up to her usual mischief, but this time Ross, Katie and the rest of the school have their work cut out for them to keep her under control – the OFSTED School Inspectors are coming to visit! The school can't get a bad report – can they keep Mad Iris hidden and out of trouble? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
Funny, exciting and brilliantly clever, Frank Cottrell-Boyce's Millions is a fantastic adventure about two boys, one miracle and a million choices. Perfect for boys and girls of 8 to 12.
What would you do with a million pounds? Buy a thousand pizzas? Give it to charity?
When a bag stuffed full of money drops out of the sky, Damian and Anthony find themselves rich. Very rich indeed. Suddenly the brothers can buy anything they want. They've got millions - but only seventeen days to spend it.
An incredible tale of brothers and lots and lots of pizza, Millions won the CILIP Carnegie medal and is celebrating twenty years of bestselling success.
This edition of Frank Cottrell-Boyce's Carnegie Medal-winning Millions features fantastic cover artwork from the brilliant Steven Lenton.
Millions is also a major film directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle.
'Fresh, funny, touching and wise' – The Times
The second book in a brilliantly funny new series from bestselling Dirty Bertie author Alan MacDonald, about a boy and his incredible talking dog.
Oscar's back … and he's got plenty to talk about!
Sam had a very ordinary life, until Oscar the dog arrived on his doorstep. Because Oscar has a big secret – he can talk!
In Sam and Oscar's second adventure, Sam's dad wants the whole family to get involved in his new business idea (a cafe with a rather unusual menu), but Sam's got other things to worry about when dogs start disappearing … can Sam and Oscar unmask the dastardly dognappers?
A warm and funny series of doggy adventures, perfect for fans of Spydog, My Brother's Famous Bottom by Jeremy Strong, Horrid Henry and Pamela Butchart.
Alan MacDonald is the author of many books for children, including the bestselling Dirty Bertie series, which he worked on with award-winning illustrator David Roberts. His series Troll Trouble (Bloomsbury) has been optioned for film by Twentieth Century Fox, and Alan has also published picture book The Prince of Pants (Scholastic) with the illustrator Sarah McIntyre. When not busy with books, Alan writes for children's TV series such as Horrid Henry, The Tweenies, Boo! and Fimbles.
Sarah Horne has illustrated many hilarious children's books, including Llama United by Scott Allen (Pan Macmillan) the Fizzlebert Stump series by A.F. Harrold (Bloomsbury), the Guinea Pigs Online series by Amanda Swift and Jennifer Grey (Quercus) and Michael Rosen’s Laugh Out Loud Joke Book (Scholastic). Sarah grew up in Derbyshire and now lives in London.
Oscar loves Grandma, and their time together is always lots of fun. As she becomes less able to look after herself, she has to go into a care home.
More and more children are encountering dementia and its effects on their families. This touching story, told in Oscar’s own words, is a positive and practical tale about the experience. The factual page about dementia helps children talk about their feelings and find new ways to enjoy the changing relationship.
Jessica Shepherd’s sensitive first picture book has grown out of her experiences in a variety of caring roles.
Victor Starspeeder is back at Jedi Academy for year #2,
but it's not going the way he'd planned.
He was excited about Drama Club and hoped to
get the lead in this year's musical... But a new kid got the role.
He keeps oversleeping and getting to class late . . .
Worst of all, his big sister Christina is getting ready
to graduate from Jedi Academy, and there are rumors going around
that she's a Sith!
What's a Padawan to do?
In times when he feels more alone than ever, Victor will
have to trust the ways of the Force and his friends if
he's going to survive year two in this all-new chapter in the Jedi
Academy series.
The third book in the wickedly funny series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Pom Pom series, with colour illustrations throughout.
Hi! I’m Jeanie – still 7 ¾ years old, and back for another adventure with my BRILLIANT grandma BAD NANA.
There’s a local winter talent show, and the whole town is SO excited. Especially as the SPECTACULAR Bobby Trulove is in charge. He’s an old friend of BAD NANA’s and he’s quite, erm, dramatic!
The day before the show, a freak weather storm hits, and leaves the town snowed in. Can BAD NANA save the show?
The third instalment in the wickedly funny series, from superstar author and illustrator Sophy Henn
In the middle of the countryside there are three farms, all in a row. Everybody calls them Noisy Village because the children who live there are very noisy indeed!
Join the adventures of Lisa and her friends, where walking home from school turns into a pirate party looking for treasure, a trip to the local shoemaker becomes a mission to save one lonely dog from his grumpy owner, and a fishing trip ends with a night under the stars.
A charming collection of stories from one of the world's best-loved children's authors.
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!
'Do be careful, Mr Majeika, there might be real ghosts in there.'
When Class Three and Mr Majeika get on board a ghost train, they are in for a surprise. Real ghosts appear and the wicked Wilhemina Worlock isn't far away. But Jody comes to the rescue - with a dragon to help her!
Look out for more Mr Majeika adventures including:
Mr Majeika and the School Trip
Mr Majeika and the School Play
Mr Majeika and the Lost Spell Book
Mr Majeika and the Music Teacher
Mr Majeika and the School Caretaker
Lulu loves animals. When a mysterious bag is left on Lulu's doorstep, the last thing her nan expects to be in it is a cat - a huge, marigold-coloured cat. But Lulu knows this cat doesn't mean any harm and in fact it needs a lovely new home. More titles available: LULU AND THE DUCK IN THE PARK, LULU AND THE DOG FROM THE SEA.
