When her crown is stolen from the Crystal Empire, Princess Twilight Sparkle pursues the thief, Sunset Shimmer, into an alternate world, where she finds herself turned from a pony into . . . a girl!
In order to regain her crown and return to her home in Equestria, Twilight Sparkle must learn about this strange new world and defeat Sunset Shimmer in a competition to be crowned princess of the Fall Formal at Canterlot High. Luckily, the magic of friendship never changes, and Twilight has the assistance of five girls who remind her of a certain group of ponies back in Equestria . . .
She doesn't know where she's going, or what's going to happen to her when she gets there.Shirley is billeted in the country, with two boys from East End London, Kevin and Archie - and their experiences living in the strange, half-empty Red House, with the mysterious and reclusive Mrs Waverley, will change their lives for ever.
'I absolutely love Snow Foal – it's so truthful, tender and touching. A book to read in a day and remember for a lifetime.' – Dame Jacqueline Wilson
The perfect children's book to curl up with and begin the new year.A beautiful and heart-wrenching middle grade debut for kids aged 9 to 11, full of love, healing, friendship and hope. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson's Tracey Beaker, Cathy Cassidy, Pax and Gill Lewis.
When eleven-year-old Addie goes to stay with a foster family on a remote Exmoor farm in the midst of a very cold winter, she is full of hurt, anger and a deep mistrust of everyone around her. Until one day, when she rescues a tiny wild foal from the moorland snow and Addie discovers that perhaps she’s not so alone after all.
And as adventure and unexpected friendship blossom, Addie is determined that both of them will know what is to be home again soon …
A beautifully written, warm read for anyone looking for a gorgeous family book to read together and to capture the imagination of young horse fans too.
Susanna Bailey divides her time between writing, freelance social-work, and lecturing in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, where she also studied. Susanna wrote Snow Foal during her time at the same university where she drew much inspiration from her tutor, award-winning David Almond. Snow Foal has already been shortlisted for the Joan Aitken Future Classics Prize.
Up high, in the dark, dark sky … a message: LOST, ONE SMALL STAR.
An enchanting bedtime story, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers' How To Catch a Star.
When a little boy stumbles across a special star, he puts it in a jar and takes it on adventures. Together with his big sister, he takes his special treasure with him everywhere – to the cinema, to the swimming pool and even to the toilet!
But the poor star is sad and misses its friends in the sky… Can the little boy and his big sister find a way to send the star safely back home?
'A cheery, warm-hearted tale, beautifully told' – Guardian
Sam Hay is the award-winning author of The Star Maker’s Apprentice and A Very Corgi Christmas. Sarah Massini is the award-winning illustrator of The Little Prince, retold to Louise Greig, and The Girl and the Dinosaur, The Girl and the Mermaid and The Velveteen Rabbit.
“Watch out Dog Man and Wimpy Kid, there's a
new comic book hero in town.” - Irish Independent
“Bursting
with creativity and humour”
- Booktrust
“A riot
to read, this story touches on friendship, chasing popularity,
the perils of internet fame, and the inauthenticity of life online.
Unmissable for any young readers dreaming of YouTube stardom.”
- Irish Examiner
“Fans
of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey series & the brilliant Grimwood
books by Nadia Shireen will enjoy meeting Nina Peanut”
- The Times
“Colourful, silly, with a side order of thoughtfulness.”
- The School Librarian
Nina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza
chef, creative genius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest
new friend for all kids, everywhere.
Nina Peanut creates amazing videos - so why is it only her nan
and best friend Brian who watch them? Surely everyone should be
interested in her SERIOUS and NOT-STUPID videos about potatoes with
faces?
Nina dreams about being as popular as class queen bee Megan Dunne,
who films NOT AMAZING AT ALL content of her pampered dog, Princess
Trixie Bell.
So when Nina's stinky cat Les wanders into one of Megan's videos
by accident, and goes viral, Nina and Les are suddenly internet
famous!
But is overnight stardom as wonderful as Nina always imagined
it would be?
Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams,
brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed
for kids.
Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout.
Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and
Lottie Brooks.
Jacky Hart has found a hidden talent in the performing arts, and she's a triple threat onstage! She wants nothing more than to act and sing all summer – but her parents have other plans for her. Jacky reluctantly signs up for a summer job in her resort town of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, where tourists come to enjoy the beach and fun carnival atmosphere.
Now she has serious responsibilities like her job and babysitting her younger sisters, but Jacky longs to perform in the summer stock performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Can she handle all of her important commitments and still have fun with her friends – or will she learn that juggling isn't one of her many talents?
Bethany doesn't want her friends to find out that she's attending Shine on a scholarship. But then she is picked to perform in a celebrity charity concert along with Lizabeth, and the older girl is determined to make sure everyone knows Bethany's secret...
The fifth in a magical, exciting series by Olympian and World Book Day ambassador Jessica Ennis-Hill. Perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic and My Little Pony!
What if you had a special bracelet that allowed you to do magic, just by thinking about it?
Evie's grandma has sent her another parcel. Inside layers of tissue and colourful ribbons is a beautiful bracelet!
Evie's going to need the bracelet - and a brave heart - when she investigates a spooky old clocktower. But she's always ready to have some magical adventures!
Evie shares Jessica's determination and drive - an inspiration for kids everywhere.
The full list of titles:
1. The Silver Unicorn
2. The Enchanted Puppy
3. The Sprites' Den
4. The Unicorn's Foal
5. The Clocktower Charm
6. The Fire Bird
7. The Golden Sands
It's 1940. Gloria and her little brother have been evacuated to the
countryside to get away from the dangers of the Blitz in London.
But their new home isn't as friendly as they'd hoped. The woman
they're living with, Miss Saunders, is strict, severe and an outcast
in the village. And the local children and other evacuees are
equally unwelcoming and mocking. But Gloria quickly learns that
nothing is ever as it seems in this strange new place. As possible
friends turn out to be enemies, and once sworn enemies might
be the best possible friends, Gloria finally realizes that believing
first impressions could mean missing out on the friendships that
can last a lifetime.
The exciting companion to THE WHIZZ POP CHOCOLATE SHOP. A secret government department, once again, needs the magical help of Oz and Lily in a desperate mission. The children must travel back in time to the height of the Blitz. Can they defeat some very dangerous supernatural creatures and save London's famous cathedral from destruction by fire?
