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.
A terrific environmental escapade from acclaimed author
Emma Shevah!
'A truly excellent eco-adventure.' M. G. Leonard
This story isn't just about birds. It's about secrets, the seaside,
how seagulls can trick worms into thinking it's raining.
It's about mucus, fudge and dogs needing a wide variety of sniffs.
But if you want the simple version, it's about what happened here
last summer. How a girl called Ivy and a boy called Nathaniel
solved a mystery and saved the world's animals: one at a time ...
A brand new topical and heartfelt middle grade adventure
from the critically acclaimed writer of Dream on, Amber
and Dara Palmer's Major Drama.
A terrific positive-action mystery in the wake of Greta
Thunberg - perfect for eco-aware young readers!
A hand reached out and patted Dinah on the shoulder. A large scaly hand with a spiked thumb!
On a school trip to see the dinosaurs in the museum, everyone in the class has a packed lunch. Everyone, that is, except for Dinah. Until a friendly iguanodon decides to help . . .
Soon Dinah has a very special packed lunch - and a huge surprise to come!
A small girl with a BIG imagination. Life is not going well for ten-year-old
Pippa Morgan. Her best friend has moved away and her
parents are getting divorced. Then she accidentally signs up to a
school talent show...but her singing sounds like a cat being strangled.
Will things ever get better for Pippa? You'll have to read
her diary to find out!
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
The third book in Clare Balding's brilliant series!
Noble Warrior has certainly earned his name: he won the Derby against all odds and bested a bunch of nasty kidnappers. But now Noddy is facing his greatest challenge yet . . .
Charlie's best friend Polly is still recovering from an accident that left her almost paralysed.
But Polly has a real talent with horses - and she and Charlie are determined not to let it go to waste.
Can the two best friends find a way to make Polly's equestrian dreams come true, and forge a new path for the racehorse who wouldn't gallop?
Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. In Topsy and Tim: Go Camping, the twins make new friends, follow a nature trail and even get to stay in their own tent.
A trusted and well-loved pair, Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. These wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves.
Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers!
Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson and Nevermoor.
After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze.
But between the fearsome new Head Minister’s strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton’s curse steadily worsening, Amari’s plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She’s got enough to worry about!
But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers’ successor and determine the future of magiciankind.
The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner’s magical rewards is Quinton’s last hope . . . so how can Amari refuse?
The thirteenth in a smash hit series of hilarious tales about primary school life from best-selling, award-winning creators! Packed with excellent black and white illustrations, this is the perfect longer read for newly confident readers.
Nothing is quite as it seems for Izzy and her friends, and the drama is always off the scale!
After overhearing their head teacher talking about ""missing treasure"" and ""running out of time"" which, of course, means there is treasure buried in the school that Mr Graves wants all for himself, Izzy and her friends resolve to find it first!
Izzy and her friends head to the basement where Gary Petrie's dad is working and he's seen something SHINY! So they send Zach's cat down with a camera strapped to her head and study the footage carefully... It's not actually treasure in the basement, it's a BEAST with SHINING EYES and it's coming to get them! RUN!!!
Have you read these brilliantly funny Izzy and friends adventures?
Baby Aliens Got My Teacher
My Headteacher Is a Vampire Rat - Children's Book Award Winner 2016
The Spy Who Loved School Dinners - Blue Peter Award Winner 2015
Attack of the Demon Dinner Ladies
To Wee Or Not To Wee!
There's a Yeti in the Playground
The Phantom Lollipop Man
Icarus Was Ridiculous
Praise for Izzy and friends:
""Butchart has enviable comic timing and a shrewd understanding of how primary-aged children think, speak and speculate. Punchy short chapters, genuinely laugh-out-loud humour and Flintham's zany pictures make the series an absolute must."" - The Bookseller
""Good jokes and lots of fun, and especially good for reluctant readers."" - Sunday Times
A classic children's story from the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. Malory Towers is about everything school should stand for - friendships, lessons, sports, plays and especially mischief. Secrets at Malory Towers Felicity has made it to Head Girl of Malory Towers! Eager to prove herself, she has her hands full with naughty first formers, and a very mysterious new form-mate who is strangely familiar ...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 school series - including St Clare's and Malory Towers are the perfect books for girls who are experiencing their own adventures at school.
Before the packed stadiums. Before the international play. Before
the bright lights.
Jamie Johnson had to learn to play from the best.
Jamie is in his last year of primary school and loves being the best
footballer in school. He's the only one that could possibly lead
the students to victory in their annual game against the teachers.
Then it's announced that a new, Brazilian student will be joining
mid-term. Will the new boy overshadow Jamie's skill?
From the school pitch to the beaches of Rio, Jamie Johnson is going
to learn there's more to being a great footballer than he ever
imagined.
Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life's noticers. Curious, smart, funny and fiercely loyal, she sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her.
In this first book, we are introduced to her family: Mum, who Darcy loves as much as her favourite fried egg and chips, Dad, who is kind and fair if a bit hopeless, and little siblings Hector and Poppy, who Darcy likes dressing up in ridiculous outfits and having dance-offs with, respectively. Plus there's her pet lamb, Lamb-Beth and best friend, Will, to have adventures with.
Darcy learns that turning into an angrosaurus-rex and causing chaos just gets you in trouble, it's best not to throw a massive strop just before your surprise birthday party, Halloween is all about spider costumes and having a pumpkin with a wonky eye, and if you're ever in a situation where you're not sure what to do, you should write a story around it, and the truth will be illuminated by your imagination.
