Set sail with the funniest pirate on the seven seas in this hilarious adventure for readers of 7+ with brilliant pictures throughout from ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS illustrator Ben Cort.
When super-famous actor Jolly Roger comes to make a movie on Crossbones Island, Pirate Blunderbeard is determined to get the main part. He just has to convince Jolly that his pet chicken, Boris, is a parrot (oh dear), act alongside an evil Giant DeathClaw Lobster (eek!), and beat his crafty brother Blackbeard to the lead role . . . What could possibly go wrong?
Pirate Blunderbeard might be in the worst movie ever, but it’s also the funniest. Laugh-out-loud fun for readers of 7+.
Winner of the InspiREAD Longer Novel Award 2023
For Otis, this was a sleepover to remember - if only he
could!
When dorky, unpopular 11-yr-old Otis wakes up in the morning at
a sleepover birthday party, he's in for a shock. At the
marquee where the sleepover took place, it's a scene of carnage
and mayhem: there's a donkey drinking at the chocolate fountain,
a huge inflatable helium sausage looms above, doves everywhere,
one of the kids has a tattoo, and there's a suitcase of bratwurst
on the floor! But what's weirdest of all, neither Otis
nor the other kids can remember what happened!
The party was in the back garden of popular kid Rocco Rococo's
huge house, and Otis was only there because his mum forced an invitation.
Otis realizes that makes him Prime Suspect for causing
the mess, and he needs to clear his name.
Meanwhile, Rocco just needs to keep his parents from finding out!
So while everyone else makes a befuddled exit, Otis and Rocco
reluctantly team up to hide the evidence. They decide to retrace
their steps in the hope of solving the mystery...
Simon James Green is an award-winning author of funny books for
kids. His previous book, Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck
was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award
Contains hilarious illustrations throughout by Aleksei Bitskoff
A funny madcap mystery adventure perfect for fans of Danny Wallace's
THE DAY THE SCREENS WENT BLANK or Charlie Higson's WORST.
HOLIDAY. EVER.
Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson.
After being humiliated by a badly behaved squirrel on national television, Marvin has vowed NEVER to perform magic in public again. But when he acquires a mysterious book that promises to show those with the gift of magic how to use it properly, his best friend Asha persuades him to make a comeback in the school talent show.
Watch Marvellous Marvin take to the stage to demonstrate the magic that can be found in true friendship!
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.
Hamda feels left out. She wants to be like her four sisters. One evening she makes a decision, and nobody can change her mind. She wants to wear the veil like her sisters. Each sister puts forward her own suggestion based on what worked for her. But it is up to Hamda to work out her own unique way to wear the veil making it a part of her active and happy life.
After their amazing first competition, 12-year-old Harper is loving life in her new group, the DanceStarz. But now, Harper has landed a part in her school musical - and not everyone is as thrilled about it as she is.
The DanceStarz are worried Harper will be distracted so close to their next event. The girls have to win - especially as they're facing their arch-rivals, the Belles. Can Harper figure out how to find her balance and shine before she loses it all?
The Callback, written in collaboration with Jula DeVillers, is the glittering sequel to dancer and international superstar Maddie Ziegler's debut novel, The Audition.
A classic, fun-filled family adventure from one of the world's best storytellers, Enid Blyton!
The Seaside Family are spending their summer in beautiful, sandy Seagull Cove. They are staying in their caravans, right at the edge of the sea, and are going to have the best seaside holiday ever!
But a new friend, Benjy, is with them and he's not very cheery! Will he ruin the children's holiday, or can they cheer Benjy up and help him enjoy the seaside?
The perfect holiday story for readers of all ages!
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The Caravan Family
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 fantasy books, including The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair, are among her most popular creations and they promise to enchant boys and girls for generations to come.
Enid Blyton takes her place alongside Roald Dahl, Beatrix Potter, and A. A. Milne as one of Britain’s true heritage children’s authors.
'Her books were terrific page-turners in the way no others were' Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse.
Grannies, knitting and magical sheep combine in this
heart-warming adventure from Elka Evalds, illustrated by Teemu Juhani!
'[Elka Evalds] doesn't drop a stitch as she yakes us over
one, under one, to thrilling climax.' THE TIMES
'This joyous celebration of spinning and spells features
motorbike stunts and gold-fleeced sheep.' GUARDIAN
Will's beloved granny made cakes and knitted itchy jumpers - that's
what he thought.
But when she passes away and dodgy Jasper Fitchet moves in to
their village, dark magic begins to unravel in Knittington.
Can Will and his gran's old craft group tie Fitchet in knots?
With the help of her old motorbike and a flock of magical sheep,
they might just do it ... so long as they don't drop a stitch.
A warm, brave and quirky story by enchanting debut author
Elka Evans.
Grannies, knitting and magical sheep combine in a heart-warming
adventure for ages 7 and up.
Featuring brilliant illustrations by Teemu Juhani.
A cross-generational celebration of what family means.
In this beautiful, epic coming-of-age novel, an old tale is rewoven as a stunning YA story by well-known Irish author/illustrator Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick.
I kept clear of Dog Cullen. Till the summer we turned seventeen, the summer the dolphin came to Carrig Cove . . .
Donegal, 1976
When a dolphin takes up residence in Carrig Cove, Emer and her best friend, Fee, feel like they have an instant connection with it. Then Dog Cullen and his sidekick, Kit, turn up, and the four friends begin to sneak out at midnight to go down to the beach, daring each other to swim closer and closer to the creature . . .
But the fame and fortune the dolphin brings to their small village builds resentment amongst their neighbours across the bay, and the summer days get longer and hotter . . . There is something wild and intense in the air. Love feels fierce, old hatreds fester, and suddenly everything feels worth fighting for.
'An entirely compelling, yet beautiful novel that captures the essence of growing up. I loved it' Sarah Crossan
'An instant classic. Fitzpatrick breathes modern magic into an ancient legend. A wonderful book' Eoin Colfer
The Peachey family’s loyal dog steps up to save the day once more in the fourth instalment of this acclaimed, witty middle-grade series.
Pa has just landed a new job, and it's put an unusual spring in his step. But a new job means a new house in a new part of town, and now the Peacheys are getting ready to move. Amidst the chaos, nobody seems to notice that Betty is struggling with this big change. Nobody, that is, except McTavish. Will the canny family dog be able to put a smile back on Betty's face?
When Mum asks Jim to rid their garden of snails, he has an idea. Using the white glove from Dad's study, Jim is going to give each snail a swift and painless death. But can he go through with it? When Mr Darcy the cat gets involved, Jim loses the glove and trouble breaks loose.
The third story in the deadly funny JIM REAPER series, perfect for fans of Dahl, Walliams and Lemony Snicket.
'When Puddle was barely more than an egg, he couldn't wait to start duckling school.' So begins this story about feelings of excitement, anticipation, and understandable nervousness that surround an approaching first day at nursery school. Puddle, a little duckling, is like so many pre-school children in desperately wanting to be grown-up enough to go to school and to have his own school bag. But as the day draws nearer, Puddle begins to feel rather wobbly about the whole concept! Luckily Mummy knows just what to do. She packs items into Puddle's school bag that will help him through his first day-one of her softest feathers to remind him she is never far away, some home-made biscuits for him to share with his new friends, his Cuddly for the afternoon nap-and, as the story unfolds, we discover how Puddle's enjoyment of his first day builds each time he finds one of Mummy's tokens in his bag. Puddle spends a happy day counting caterpillars, matching ladybirds, leaping from lily pad to lily pad, and decorating a leafy twig. So, by going-home time, he can put his twig in his bag to take home for Mummy.
This is just the right story to boost confidence for those starting school-children will love to share everything about Puddle's first day.
