Meet NOISY NED! He's the best (and loudest) superhero around and
in this thrilling illustrated adventure he's here to save the day!
Ned Boyer is a smaller than the average boy with a louder than
the average voice. Often people - his parents, teachers, random strangers
- tell Sam to SHUSH! but it's like asking a baby polar bear
to stop looking cute. Impossible! When a sinister new teacher,
Mrs Sandy Mann, starts at Ned's school, he realizes she wants to
silence children and their creativity, energy and noisy zest for
life - with a special sleep spell. Only Ned's shouty voice can
break through her spell and save his friends from her slumber. But
can he defeat her for good and restore fun to the school?
A groundbreaking robot helps friendship blossom in this poignant and uplifting novella from bestseller Lisa Thompson, inspired by a true story.
Anna’s anxious when she’s picked to befriend the new girl in her class. For a start, Ellie is ill and can’t come to school herself. So Anna has to communicate with her through a new kind of robot. But Anna is also worried that her life’s too small and boring to be of interest to her new friend. Compared to the other girls, she doesn’t have anything exciting to talk about and so when Ellie asks her a question, a little white lie pops out. Then another and another. When Ellie finds out the truth, can their friendship survive …?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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The Queen is coming to visit Horrid Henry's school. The real live Queen! Henry can't believe it. But when Miss Battle-Axe puts him in the back row, Henry is furious. Now how is he meant to find out how many TVs she has? Somehow Henry has to get himself noticed - and show the Queen just how horrid he can be . . .
A classic children’s book from best-loved Bill's New Frock author, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. Perfect for readers aged between 7 and 9 and fans of The Midnight Gang and Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series.
It’s Ivan’s first day at his new school, and Boris is told to look after him, and translate for him, because Ivan can only speak Russian. After all, St Edmund’s is a civilized school. Only problem is, Ivan isn’t civilized. So when Ivan starts greeting people as `lowly shivering worms’, and asking for words in English like `crush’ and `mutilate’, Boris realises that he’s going to have his work cut out for him. And that’s just the start of the day . . .
Anne Fine’s fun school stories have been delighting children for more than 20 years, winning her awards such as the Smarties Book Award and Carnegie Medal along the way.
Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent - The Times
Annabelle has lived in Wolf Hollow all her life: a quiet place, still scarred by two world wars. But when cruel, manipulative Betty arrives in town, Annabelle's calm world is shattered, along with everything she's ever known about right and wrong.
When Betty disappears, suspicion falls on strange, gentle loner Toby. As Wolf Hollow turns against him, and tensions quickly mount, Annabelle must do everything in her power to protect Toby - and to find Betty, before it is too late.
Powerful, poignant and lyrical, Wolf Hollow is an unforgettable story.
THE SUNDAY TIMES' CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 'A warm-hearted,
involving story about a mystery explored by a group of
unlikely friends in a run-down seaside hotel . The feelgood ending
is about kindness and seeking help when you need it' Nicolette
Jones
Todd and Laurie's dad is either on top of the world, taking them
on fun adventures, or down in the depths and sleeping all the
time.
In the middle of the night, he bundles them into the car and drives
them to the Paradise Hotel. He paints a picture of a luxurious
mansion by the sea, but the reality is a rundown dump and the
disappointment means Dad takes to his bed.
Todd and Laurie have the run of the place, and meet Scout, the
daughter of the owner, who tells them about the night many years
ago when a famous novelist vanished from her room on the top floor,
which was locked from the inside... with clues to crack, a mystery
to solve, and Dad to worry about, this holiday is full
of twists and turns.
A sensitive, empathetic portrayal of having a parent with bipolar
Funny, moving and brilliantly plotted - a true page-turner
The Grand Budapest Hotel meets Paddington 2!
Izzy loves Silver Spires boarding school. Having trained as a ballerina, she auditioned for The Royal Ballet School and was devastated when she failed to get in - so much so that she vowed never to dance again. But now there is a big dance show coming up and all her friends think she should take part. Can she overcome her fears?
The second book in the hilarious Jess Jackson series from author and comedian Catherine Wilkins, perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks.
Jessica and Natalie are best friends again, but things have changed a bit. Jessica's got new friends now and the comic that they've put together has just launched in school to great acclaim.
Jess is really enjoying her new-found fame and starts to neglect the wildlife project she's doing with Natalie. But Scarlett, a new cartoonist on the block, is after her comic crown. It's felt-tip pens at dawn!
""I loved this book. It's brilliantly funny and painfully true"" - Jenny Colgan
Designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing and friendly way. Features Stephen Cartwright’s delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about. An ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences.
The eleventh book in the internationally popular series about Judy Moody's little brother, sees Stink stepping in to the world of Shakespeare.
When Stink learns that there will be sword-play and colourful cursing at Shakespeare camp, he weighs his options. To be or not to be ... a pumpkin-trouser-wearing-poetry-spouting Sprite? OR hang out at home with his sister, Judy Moody? Off to acting lessons Stink trots, only to discover that his nemesis, Riley Rottenberger, is a Sprite, too. What’s worse — Stink is the ONLY BOY at camp! Hanged, be!
Daisy is the new girl at school. Most of the class are friendly, except for stuck-up Chloe. Having Chloe for a friend is hard work, but having her as an enemy would be far worse. Chloe issues a sleepover challenge, but will Daisy take part? If she does she'll have to introduce them to her sister.
