Ollie, Bea and Ula do everything together. They play in the waves, eat shellfish feasts and snuggle up together to sleep. But there comes a day in every otter's life when they must find a perfect rock. One shiny and strong enough to crack open shells for themselves. When they find the best rock of all, who will get to keep it?
This picture book about sibling struggles and family love makes a cosy bedtime read that can help with difficult conversations about sharing. Sarah Noble's gorgeous illustrations bring the world of sea otters to life.
Kitten Hunt was previously published as Kitten Kaboodle.
All my life I have only ever wanted one thing - a pet of my very own. But Dad's so grumpy he won't even let me have a goldfish. Luckily I've come up with a cunning plan - to start a SECRET pet-sitting business. I'm hoping that then I might get to look after that super-cute black and white kitten from across the road . . .
The first heart-warmingly funny adventure in the Kitten Chaos series
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'With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering'12-year-old Josh and his twin Jordan have basketball in their blood.
They're kings of the court, star players for their school team.
Their father used to be a champion player and they each want nothing more than to follow in his footsteps. Both on and off the court, there is conflict and hardship which will test Josh's bond with his brother.
In this heartfelt novel in verse, the boys find that life doesn't come with a play-book and it's not all about winning.
A coming of age story about self-discovery and independence from the Queen of Tween, Jean Ure.
‘I’ve always been the quiet one in my dramatic family. Not a drama queen, or a genius composer, or a twin, but Just Peachy. Mum says I’ve got my own thing going on… I just wish I knew what that was!
When I decide I want to attend Sacred Heart school rather than Summerville where my family have always gone everyone finally stops to listen! Stepping out on my own is scary, but I need space to find out who I am and what I’m good at.’
A new novel from Jean Ure, about a girl trying to find who she really is – and maybe a friend along the way…
Meet animal lover, Tiger Days! A heart-warming series about animals, friendship and adventure, by bestselling author Sarah Lean.
Beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout.
When nine-year-old Tiger Days stays with her grandmother at Willowgate House she never knows what might happen… new friends to meet, animals to rescue and problems to solve!
Tiger returns to Willowgate and discovers that a mysterious tunnel has appeared under the shed and someone – or something – has been burying eggs in the garden…
Tiger and her friend Tom decides to become detectives – determined to crack the case!
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At Willowgate House, no day is ever dull for Tiger!
First in Cassandra Clare’s internationally bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy about the Shadowhunters.
Love is the most dangerous magic of all... First in the bestselling prequel series to The Mortal Instruments, set in Victorian London. Something terrifying is waiting for Tessa Gray in London’s Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Tessa seeks refuge with the Shadowhunters, a band of warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons. Tessa finds herself fascinated by – and torn between – two best friends… Read all the sensational books in The Shadowhunter Chronicles: The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, The Bane Chronicles, The Dark Artifices, The Last Hours and The Shadowhunter’s Codex.
NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING CHLOE GRACE MORETZ
'Just listen,' Adam says with a voice that sounds like shrapnel.' I open my eyes wide now. I sit up as much as I can. And I listen.
'Stay,' he says.
Everybody has to make choices.
Some might break you.
For seventeen-year-old Mia, surrounded by a wonderful family, friends and a gorgeous boyfriend decisions might seem tough, but they're all about a future full of music and love, a future that's brimming with hope.
But life can change in an instant.
A cold February morning . . . a snowy road . . . and suddenly all of Mia's choices are gone. Except one.
As alone as she'll ever be, Mia must make the most difficult choice of all.
Haunting, heartrending and ultimately life-affirming, If I Stay will make you appreciate all that you have, all that you've lost - and all that might be.
Includes interviews with the stars of the film, Chloe Moretz and Jamie Blackley.
Fearne Cotton's yoga-loving tots are back, and this time they're hungry! Every family's mealtimes are different. George likes messy eating, Kit is banana-mad and the twins can't agree whether their snack is yucky or yummy. From chaotic breakfasts to birthday parties, Fearne Cotton's adorable Hungry Babies love to have fun at mealtimes.
'One for both adults and children, Hungry Babies will teach kids to try new things while showing parents what to do when meal times turn messy’ OK! Magazine
Praise for Yoga Babies: 'A delightful introduction to finding your inner peace' Giovanna Fletcher
The start of a thrilling new Second World War mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.
'Superb' Observer
'Meticulous and sharp' Guardian
'Engaging . . . You will make the journey with a spring in your step' The Times
'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell on the Murder Most Unladylike series
1940. Britain is at war, and a secret arm of the British government called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up spies.
Enter May Wong: courageous, stubborn, and desperate to help end the war so that she can go home to Hong Kong (and leave her annoying school, Deepdean, behind forever). May knows that she would make the perfect spy. After all, grown-ups always underestimate children like her.
When May and her friend Eric are turned away by the Ministry, they take matters into their own hands. Masquerading as evacuees, they travel to Elysium Hall, home to the wealthy Verey family - including snobby, dramatic Nuala. They suspect that one of the Vereys is passing information to Germany. If they can prove it, the Ministry will have to take them on.
But there are more secrets at Elysium Hall than May or Eric could ever have imagined.
And then someone is murdered...
'Spirited and fun . . . A must for young murder mystery fans' Bookseller
From the bestselling author duo behind Can You See
Me? comes this exceptional portrayal of autism diagnosis,
with diary entries by 12-year-old autistic author Libby Scott.
Taking place before Can You See Me? and Do
You Know Me? this standout prequel follows Tally through her
autism diagnosis in her final year of primary school.
Ten-year-old Tally had high hopes for Year 6.
Being in the top class at school means a whole host of
privileges, but even better than that is the school production
- and Tally is convinced she'll win the lead role.
But at home, things aren't going so well. Mum and Dad have been
making Tally feel pressured and upset, and Tally wishes things
didn't bother her so much - but they do, and sometimes she feels
so misunderstood and frustrated, she could explode.
Then Tally's mum and dad tell her about something she's never
heard about before. Something called autism. And everything changes.
The third book written in collaboration with Libby Scott &
prequel to the bestselling Can You See Me?
When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing online
it soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying that
Libby's writing helped them understand autism for the first time
This fictionalised portrayal of a young autistic
girl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaboration
with Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational book
that will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what
it's like to be autistic
Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and The
Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time
PRAISE FOR CAN YOU SEE ME
'This is a powerful and highly relatable story about fitting
in and being yourself. Tally's diary entries give an authentic
insight into one girl's perspective of being autistic, and smashing
a host of common assumptions and stereotypes about autism
as we see Tally's potent sense of humour and her
deep empathy.' Booktrust
'Recommended for readers with autism who will feel genuinely
seen and for those desiring to see others
more clearly' Kirkus
The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps.
There’s a new craze at Dread Wood High. Flinch is a game of fear. The more you scare your friends, the more points on the app you get. At first it’s fun, but soon fun is replaced by fear. And Angelo and his friends notice that everyone is behaving more and more strangely every day – almost as if something is taking over their brains…
With the fair arriving in town, adrenaline and excitement levels are high. But who are the people behind the super-creepy clown masks? With fights breaking out and Flinch in full force, it’s time for the final showdown at the Fear Ground. Let the REAL games begin!
The second adventure in Maz Evans's laugh-out-loud funny
Vi Spy series!
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:
'Twists, turns, spies and surprises. What more do you want?
Tears? Laughter? Maz Evans delivers them all.' FRANK
COTTRELL BOYCE
'Wildly hilarious' THE GUARDIAN
Vi is failing at top spy school Rimmington Hall – even though
the school motto is ‘Failure is Not an Option’.
To make it worse, nearly-stepbrother Russell Sprout is an A*
student. Worst of all, Vi’s shadowy nemesis Umbra is still
at large.
Can Vi unveil the arch-villain before she gets expelled and her
parents ground her for ever? She’ll need the help of old
friends and new, including 9-year-old super-hacker Missy Fit and
BFF Tamina, who aims to save the world in a different way …
The second book in a brilliant middle-grade comedy adventure
series; follows book 1, Vi Spy: Licence to Chill,
which was shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards in 2021.
From the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods
Out? series; book 1 shortlisted for the Waterstones Book
Prize 2018.
A laugh-out-loud funny, high-octane spy story perfect
for readers aged 8 and up.
Perfectly combines humour and heart: addresses the realities
of being caught between divorcing parents.
Praise for the WHO LET THE GODS OUT? series:
'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think
you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS
'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature.
The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS
'[A] relentlessly witty, fast-paced middle grade adventure'
M.G. LEONARD
