Damian's new friend wants him to be a hero. But what
does that really mean?
Damian's family are living under witness protection now that his
dad, a once powerful gangster, has turned Queen's evidence.
They've been moved to a cramped flat in a run-down council estate,
and they've all had to take on new names. Then Damian - sorry,
Finn - meets costumed superhero Star Kid, who wants Finn
to join his mission to keep the estate safe from criminals.
Soon Finn is forced to ask himself: who is he, really?
A funny, heartfelt novel about friendship and family - and where
the limits are for both.
Ben Davis' new book, My Brilliant Plan to Fix Everything
is coming June 2023
From the creator of The Soup Movement
PRAISE FOR MY DAD IS DEFINITELY NOT A CRIME LORD
""In a novel filled with heart and humour, told in the first
person, Damian discovers what it means to be a hero. There is a
depth to the story which explores themes of masculinity, family
and self-awareness with a light touch."" - Just Imagine
""Such fun and great read. I read this book in under a day
and even skipped playing Uno with my friends so that i could finish
reading the book."" - enelligan, age 6, TOPPSTA
Travel back into the measly Middle Ages, where the world was full
of wild women, mad monks, naughty knights and crazy kings and queens!
Discover a genuine jester's joke, why chickens had their bottoms
shaved and what ten-year-old treacle was used for. With a bold,
accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be
a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Revised by the author and illustrated throughout to make Horrible
Histories more accessible to young readers.
2013 is HORRIBLE HISTORIES twentieth anniversary.
Eight Sunny Funny Reads from a brilliant selection of bestselling authors!
Get ready to laugh your summer socks off with this collection of hilarious short stories – from disastrous car journeys to super-powered grannies to gruesomely funny ghost hunters there’s something for everyone in this side-splitting anthology! Featuring a stellar line-up of much-loved authors including Steve Cole, David Solomons, Joanna Nadin, Jeremy Strong, William Sutcliffe, Steven Butler, Candy Harper and Jonathan Meres.
‘These eight silly tales for summer from top children’s writers are huge fun’ The Times
‘This silly selection will guarantee smiles all around’ Sunday Express
NEWSFLASH . . . VLOGGING IS GO!
It's bad enough having to move house, school and country all at the same time, without making a fool of yourself on the first day of term. But that's just what Lucy's done - and one of her classmates has videoed the whole thing and put it online!
Lucy's so stressed, her stammer's become worse than ever. So when a friend encourages her to create her own videos, she thinks it's a terrible idea - surely she's embarrassed herself enough for one lifetime!
But when Lucy finally gives vlogging a try, she's amazed to find that people actually want to watch . . .
Includes tips for making your own vlogs!
Raffleton Grey is as BORED as a hamster can be. He wants to go to the fair – but he’s STUCK in his cage.
There’s only one thing for it . . .
Get ready for the most exciting HAMSTER GETAWAY in history!
Freedom means new friendships and tasty ice cream and fairground rides. But as night falls, things begin to get a bit scary. Perhaps home isn’t so bad after all – especially if you have a new friend by your side . . .
This hilarious rhyming adventure is perfect for reading (and laughing!) out loud – a fun-packed summertime getaway that’s irresistible to readers both big and small!
The sparklingly funny debut picture book from Juno Dawson, bestselling writer and activist.
Sometimes people say to me: ‘What happened to your brother, Bill?’
That’s when I look them in the eye and say: ‘Hun, you need to chill.’
When Bill can’t be found at school one day, the imaginations of the other children run wild. Is he on holiday? Is he lost in the park? Has he been eaten by a shark?! It’s up to Bill’s sister to explain…
‘A timely, perfectly positive and reassuring read.’ Steven Lenton
‘GLORIOUS and heartwarming with so much love between the two covers. Just beautiful!’ Alex T Smith
Juno Dawson’ debut picture book is a witty and fun-filled rhyming story about family, identity and allyship. Bold, joyful and warm-hearted, its message of love and inclusivity shines through on every page.
Juno Dawson is the internationally bestselling author of Young Adult novels and non-fiction, including Clean and This Book Is Gay, as well as a novelist, screenwriter, journalist, and a columnist for Attitude magazine. Her work has appeared in Glamour, Dazed, Grazia and the Guardian, and she was chosen by Val McDermid as ‘one of the ten most compelling LGBTQ+ writers working in the UK today’.
Like sheep? Like nurses? Like to meet A SHEEP-BOY-NURSE? Sledge on down to Shrimpton-on-Sea and you might be in luck!
It's snow season in Shrimpton – time for the nativity play and perfect conditions for testing the SHRIMPTON SUPERSONIC SLEDGE. One Christmas Crash later, Basbo is crumpled up in hospital and Twig's nan is stuck on the ward downstairs after an incident with a slippery salmon fritter. But Hooey and friends are determined that Nan won't miss out on seeing Twig play lead SHEEP-BOY in the Christmas show... There's only one obstacle: STARK-STARING BUG-EYED MAD NURSE MALONEY!
Joe is just an ordinary boy until he makes a wish on a spooky Egyptian amulet... Now he's the Protector of undead pets ... and there's a ghoulish goldfish making a splash!
Separately, pranksters Miles and Niles were pretty devious. But now that they've teamed up together to form a pranking duo, they are truly Terrible! It's a good thing they have come into their own as friends and pranking partners as their powers will be tested when their favourite goat and nemesis, Principal Barkin, is replaced by his stern, no-nonsense father, Former Principal Barkin, who turns the school into boot camp. Now Miles and and Niles will do just about anything to get their nemesis back, including pranking for Barkin.
