The Greatest Showman meets Nevermoor, The Spectaculars is the enchanting new adventure series that combines magic, theatre and danger with a large pinch of starstuff...
Beyond the gateway, in the Hidden Peaks, live the Spectaculars - magical performers, with special powers gifted from the stars. They can levitate you out of your seat with a song, make a costume that will turn you invisible and create a snowstorm with a dance.
When Harper joins The Spectaculars at their travelling boarding school, she can't wait to learn all kinds of magic. But when the song of the Four Curses comes to life, and a terrifying creature threatens everything, she must use her new powers to save her school...
While dreams come true at the Wondria, nightmares might just be lurking in the wings.
""A story of magic, friendship and theatre that shines star-bright"" Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows
""Beautifully written, imaginative and witty, The Spectaculars immerses you in a thrilling magical world with characters you fall in love with right from the start"" Hannah Durkan, author of Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale
An exquisite new story to delight readers young and old, from a much-loved writer and illustrator.
What do you do if you find an abandoned seal pup on a rock in the middle of the sea? Well, take it home with you to your flat, of course.
At least that’s what Mr Albert Cleghorn thought, though perhaps he hadn’t considered all the complications…
This is the story of what then happened to Mr Cleghorn and Charlie the seal in their determination to find a home for Charlie and, incidentally, happiness for them both.
Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, Mister Cleghorn’s Seal is a classic in the making from the inimitable Judith Kerr.
At Sunshine Stables, dreams become adventures! Young pony fans will love this fantastic pony club series from Olivia Tuffin.
Sophie loves playing tricks and telling jokes at pony camp. When the ponies start acting strangely, Sophie suspects a very spooky explanation, but no one will believe her! She and her beautiful Exmoor pony, Gorse, will need all their courage to solve this mystery themselves...
Packed with adventure and full of heart, Olivia's huge knowledge and passion for ponies shines on every page. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Jo Goodberry, this is a perfect pony story for readers aged 7+.
Don't miss the other Sunshine Stables stories!
Poppy and the Perfect Pony
Gracie and the Grumpy Pony
David Walliams' bestselling book Grandpa’s Great Escape has gone FULL COLOUR in a brand-new anniversary edition. This beautiful hardback gift book is the perfect present for children of any age, and contains an introduction from David Walliams himself. Available for a limited time only!
'Funny, arty and just a little bit naughty, the Art Avenger is amazing!' Matt Lucas
'Very funny . . . I learned tons about art and laughed A LOT.' Joe Lycett
A laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure featuring Trixie Pickle, the Banksy of her school.
Trixie loves art and hates bullies - and so decides to become an Art Avenger, righting wrongs at her school through art.
She uses Picasso, Pollock and Ofili to teach bullies a lesson, get out of lessons and help those in need, like an arty Robin Hood.
Highly illustrated throughout by Olaf and with fact files of hilarious and irreverent details about real artists, Trixie Pickle is perfect for fans of Konnie Huq, Sam Copeland and Liz Pichon.
Two greedy squirrels learn to share, in this hilarious rhyming adventure from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.
Greedy squirrels Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: THE VERY LAST NUT OF THE SEASON! As the nut bounces crazily though the forest, the squirrels race after it, between the trees, over boulders, down the river and - ARGH! - right to the edge of a waterfall! Working together might be the only way to save themselves now ...
A laugh-out-loud tale about friendship and sharing. Perfect for competitive friends and sibling rivals!
'A charming story about sharing and friendship.' Parents in Touch
'Reminiscent of Julia Donaldson.' The Sun
'Delightful to read again and again.' The Bookbag
'A truly delightful tale.' The School Librarian.
The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.
1940. The world 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...
There are times when only a polar bear will do . . .
So Mum and Dad have decided we're moving house, but not just down the road, not even in the same town . . . not even in the same COUNTRY! Not only that, but now they expect me to try and fit in and make new friends. Don't they understand that I just want my old friends who love and accept me the way I am - bad jokes and all.
It would seem that the only friend I CAN make is this enormous POLAR BEAR who has come to stay. I didn't ask for him, but I ended up with him at the airport instead of my missing suitcase . . .
Meet Joe as he tries to adapt to his new life. And meet Mister P, the world's most helpful(ish) polar bear.
Packed with gorgeous illustrations throughout, readers will love this fun and heartwarming story.
Claire Martinson and her sister Sophie are fighting to save Arden, the magical land they discovered by climbing up a chimney in their late aunt's house. They are the last descendants of Prince Martin of Arden, and only a prince or princess – with magic in their blood – can awaken the lost unicorns.
As Claire struggles with her magical training, Sophie uncovers dangerous truths about the people they thought were their friends. Will Claire be able to prove she is the heir who was prophesied and unlock the magic of the unicorns – before it's too late?
This series is perfect for Frozen fans and anyone wanting to return to Narnia ...
Darrell has left, and Felicity is head of the third form. And what a lot she has to deal with - June and new girl Freddie playing tricks continually, the sickly Bonnie shadowing her, and the stuck-up Amy, who has a strange family secret.
How long would it take to cycle to a space station? Why does red cordial make everyone more fun? How come you can't hug over the internet? Why is there a renegade astronaut on the roof? With her bravery and enthusiasm, these mysteries should be no problem for super-sleuth Squishy Taylor!
