The World’s Worst Children, from Children's author David Walliams.
Are you ready to meet the World’s Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls!
Like Sofia Sofa – a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa that she’s turning into one!
Or Dribbling Drew – a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip!
And not forgetting Blubbering Bertha – a girl who bawls and tells terrible tales!
Also featuring a special appearance from fan-favourite Raj!
The New York Times bestselling novel from John Green, the author of multi-million bestseller The Fault in Our Stars, and David Levithan, author of Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist.
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'Funny, rude and original' - New York Times Book Review
'Will have readers simultaneously laughing, crying and singing at the top of their lungs' - Kirkus Reviews
'This novel has serious buzz' - Entertainment Weekly
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One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, Will Grayson crosses paths with . . . Will Grayson.
Two guys with the same name, running in two very different circles, suddenly find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, and culminating in epic turns-of-heart and the most fabulous musical ever to grace the high-school stage.
Told in alternating voices from two award-winning authors - John Green and David Levithan - this unique collaborative novel features a double helping of the heart and humour that has won both authors legions of fans.
Soon after Sally Lockhart's father drowns at sea, she receives an anonymous letter. The dire warning it contains makes a man die of fear at her feet. Determined to discover the truth about her father's death, sixteen-year-old Sally is plunged into a terrifying mystery in the dark heart of Victorian London.
Meet the Lotterys: a unique and diverse family featuring four parents, seven kids and five pets – all living happily together in their big old house, Camelottery.
Nine-year-old Sumac is the organizer of the family and is looking forward to a long summer of fun. But when their grumpy and intolerant grandad comes to stay, everything is turned upside down. How will Sumac and her family manage with another person to add to their hectic lives?
The Lotterys Plus One, bestselling author Emma Donoghue's first novel for children, features black-and-white illustrations throughout and is funny, charming and full of heart.
A wonderfully warm story about the irrepressible Tilly, perfect for children learning to read, from bestselling author Hilary McKay
Tilly’s little brother Timmy used to be as good as gold. But now he makes all sorts of chaos during the night and won’t go to sleep. It’s the fault of his imaginary friend, Naughty Morgan. He’s the boss around here now.
Can Tilly find out how to tame Morgan before her parents are forced to sell Timmy on Ebay?
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently.
• Varied sentences
• Detailed illustrations to enjoy
• Chapters
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• A rich range of vocabulary
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Book band: Gold.
A funny and charming new story from bestseller Hilary McKay, perfect for children learning to read.
Tilly never has time to tidy her messy bedroom because she is always too busy helping other people. So when she leaves home to visit her far-flung relatives, how will her family cope without her?
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently.
• Varied sentences
• Detailed illustrations to enjoy
• Chapters
• Interesting characters and themes
• A rich range of vocabulary
• More complex storylines to stretch confident readers
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.
Book band: Gold.
In 1939, on a royal tour of Dartmouth Naval College, Princess Elizabeth
(later Queen Elizabeth II) meets the dashing Prince Philip
of Greece. Immediately they begin a correspondence, as war breaks
out across Europe, where Philip is sent to serve in the Navy.
Elizabeth convinces her father the King, despite his reservations,
to allow her to sign up to the war effort and joins the Women's
Auxiliary Territorial Service. Serving her country, driving trucks
and fixing cars, Elizabeth wonders, will she ever see her prince
again...?
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Amelie loved Reese. And she thought he loved her. But she's starting to realise love isn't supposed to hurt like this. So now she's retracing their story and untangling what happened by revisiting all the places he made her cry. Because if she works out what went wrong, perhaps she can finally learn to get over him.
Georgia hits the big screen! Fab new bumper bind-up of the first two hilarious books in the bestselling Confessions of Georgia Nicolson series -- 'Angus, Thongs and Full-frontal Snogging' and 'It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers', with a gorgeous new film tie-in cover.
A chillingly atmospheric story. Kamal loves his new country, his new city, his new school - it's a fresh start. The only problem is Alex, the school bully. He won't leave Kamal alone and it's starting to tarnish his shiny new life. But when Kamal makes a new friend who promises to help deal with Alex, things start to change. Who is Annie and what power does she have over Alex? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
