I'M TRACY BEAKER, THE GREAT INVENTOR OF EXTREMELY OUTRAGEOUS DARES - AND I DARE YOU TO READ A MORE BRILLIANT STORY THAN THIS!
I've bought a big fat purple notebook for writing down all my mega-manic ultra-scary stories in.
But especially for my own story. Of how my foster-mum, Cam, has turned out to be a real meanie.
No designer clothes, when I really need them. A pokey flat, and a horrible new school.
No wonder I bunk off . . . Still, it will have to do until my real mum comes and gets me. And until then, no-one is going to be better at the Dare Game than Tracy Beaker!
Previously published as bestselling book The Dare Game.
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets:
1. She lives in a motel, not a big house.
2. Her parents hide immigrants.
3. She wants to be a writer.
It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, and go for her dreams?
Perfect for fans of Boy At the Back of the Class and A Kind of Spark.
A wonderfully warm and relatable story from the brilliant Jill Murphy who has sold over 4 million books featuring the much-loved Bear Family and a charming third story to follow classic picture books Peace at Last and Whatever Next!
Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late. It's raining outside, and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffee! Oh dear – it seems this is just going to be one of those days! But the loveable Bear family muddle through cheerfully, and there's even a surprise for Baby Bear when Mr Bear gets home from work.
With all the hallmarks of an instant firm favourite, Just One of Those Days is a big-hearted story about a family day, which parents and young children everywhere will relate to. Full of satisfying repetition and rhythm and delightful illustrations, Just One of Those Days is a must-have for all Jill Murphy fans, old and new.
'Murphy's acute observation of family life continues to delight both children and adults.' - Guardian and Online
'Full of gentle humour and astute observations of human behaviour.' - The Bookseller
The seventeenth laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated Tom
Gates adventure!
Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble
but somehow he's got
THREE sad faces :( :( :(
on the school achievement chart!
And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won't let him
go on the
SCHOOL TRIP!
Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse and now Tom's annoyed
his grumpy sister Delia.
Can his best friend Derek help?
Will Rooster the dog stop eating his homework?
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Written in diary form
Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of
humour
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of
the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves
silly
The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won
the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!
Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular
Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!
A second mystery for thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and the star of this stylish new detective series.
Agatha Oddlow’s set to become the youngest member of the Gatekeepers’ Guild, but before that, she’s got a mystery to solve!
There’s been a murder at the British Museum and, although the police are investigating, Agatha suspects that they’re missing a wider plot going on below London – a plot involving a disused Tube station, a huge fireworks display, and five thousand tonnes of gold bullion…
It's October half-term and pop star, TrojKat is filming a music video in the The Tri, the high-rise block home to slueths Nik and Norva. When tragedy strikes the famous singer under mysterious circumstances, Nik and Norva set out to solve the case, with their friend George, and their impressive detective skills. The sequel to HIGH-RISE MYSTERY, another whodunnit in the phenomenal mystery series by Sharna Jackson.
All Hal had ever wanted was a dog.
But a dog would damage the carpets in Hal's house, and so his
parents refused to let him have one.
Then they discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental
agency.
Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when he discovers
that his dog must be returned, he runs away.
An irresistible adventure from a truly great and much-loved children's
author that every dog-loving child will adore.
Perfect for fans of 101 DALMATIANS.
With lovely line drawings on each chapter head
Praise for One Dog and His Boy
""The late, great Eva Ibbotson's last novel does not disappoint.
This perfectly pitched book is a eulogy to dogs. Only someone
with a profound understanding and love for dogs could have written
this moving book about the importance of love and friendship
and the power of people and animals to provide it."" BookTrust
""Readers who have grown to love Ibbotson's bighearted heroes
and larger-than-life adventure stories will relish this final
novel, published after her death in 2010."" Publisher's
Weekly
""Eva Ibbotson's final book is in essence a familiar story
- a lonely boy desperate for a pet and a dog desperate to be loved,
but this wonderful poignant story is also a critique of consumerism
and a call for family values"" Love Reading 4 Kids
Oz and Lily's family have inherited an ancient chocolate shop. It's the perfect home ... apart from the small fact that it's haunted. And then they discover some solid gold chocolate moulds - with magic powers! Soon the ghosts are joined by some evil villains determined to get their hands on the priceless secrets of the magical chocolate.
Mr Nobody’s Eyes is a compelling animal story from Britain’s best-loved children’s author, Michael Morpurgo.
Harry heard the key turn in the lock. He had already made up his mind to run. Harry is in trouble at school, and he doesn't like his stepfather or the new baby. Then he befriends Ocky, a chimpanzee from the circus. Ocky's owner won't mind if Harry borrows her for a bit, will he? But then Harry's stepfather and the police find out. Harry and the chimp are soon on the run!
Former Children’s Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with this story of a one boy and his bond with mankind’s closest relative.
Shy Scarlett is the star and victim of her mum's popular blog. When she discovers an empty kitchen next door, she begins to bake and her life changes for ever. The Secret Cooking Club is formed, but can Scarlett find the secret ingredients - to cake, family and friendship?
The fifth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.
Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...
It's lambing time on the farm and Jasmine has her hands full. She has two orphaned baby birds to care for, as well as a tiny motherless lamb who needs her attention. She's determined to look after little Lucky and keep him safe. But there are bigger dangers facing the flock, ones that come in the dead of night...
Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.
Check out Jasmine's other adventures:
A Piglet Called Truffle
A Duckling Called Button
A Kitten Called Holly
and many more!
""Perfect for the young animal enthusiast"" - The Guardian
""Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smith's Sophie books"" - The Bookseller
It's a tight squeeze as usual in the Butterfield house, and with baby Will's stuff taking up all the room it's getting even worse. Lucinda's house has ten times more room for her family than the squished Butterfields have! Mattie's Worry List gets bigger when Mum seems to be unhappy, and wants to move house. But moving house would mean moving schools - Mattie's worst Worry List come true!
