The third action-packed quest in an exciting new six book character-led series for 7+ girls who love fantasy, adventure, and high-kicking heroines!
On her tenth birthday, tomboy Sophie learns she is the Guardian of a magic gateway between our world and the Shadow Woods. She must keep the human world safe from mischievous goblins, sprites and elves.
It’s the turn of the Spider Gnomes, gruesome man-sized spiders who make their webs in the trees of the Shadow Woods, to do battle with the Guardian.
When the whole town becomes infested with spiders, Sophie and Sam realise something is seriously wrong, and the daring duo enter the Shadow Woods to investigate. During a terrifying encounter with these eight-legged Shadow Creatures, Sam gets bitten and starts acting very strangely… It doesn't take long for the pair to realise that the Spider Gnomes' fangs carry a poison that turns their victims into spiders themselves! Can Sam find the antidote before it’s too late, and can Sophie figure out the strange clue before the spiders invade the town, find the gem and deliver it into the horrid hands of King Ug?
This is not an ordinary wood that Ginger and her twin brothers are lost in, and the ginormous foot prints on the ground are far too big to be anything from the zoo. Faced with scary, blue furry beasts, Ginger and the twins have to play the game of their life, and if they lose they get eaten...
Billie is forced to leave the only home she’s ever known when her mother decides they should move to a new house in a small town. But her mother thinks Billie is making it up With the help of her new friend Aladdin, Billie desperately tries to uncover the house’s dark, tragic history .
Do you believe in ghost stories or fairy tales? What if something strange happened in the next street? Mike and his friends watch their neighbours and come to some dark conclusions.
Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart and Shane Hegarty’s Darkmouth.
An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A secret legacy.
The seventh instalment of the international best-selling series from Jenny Nimmo starring Charlie Bone.
The enchanter Count Harken – the shadow in the painting of the Red King – is back and determined to stop Billy from discovering a life-changing family secret. His incredible power reaches out from the dark, magical land of Badlock, through space and time, to wreak revenge on Charlie and his friends.
Have you collected all of the Charlie Bone series?
Midnight for Charlie Bone
Charlie Bone and the Time Twister
Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa
Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors
Charlie Bone and the Hidden King
Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf
Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock
Charlie Bone and the Red Knight
Also look out for The Snow Spider trilogy.
‘Dark, funny, crackling with magic’ – author Artemis Cooper on Midnight for Charlie Bone
‘A fast moving, dialogue driven romp with plenty of cliff-hangers for those first hooked into reading by Harry Potter’ – Bookseller on Midnight for Charlie Bone
Jenny Nimmo is the acclaimed author of the Charlie Bone series. She has won several significant awards for her children’s fiction, including the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and the Tir na n-Og Welsh Arts Council award for The Snow Spider. She lives in Wales with her husband, David.
Don't turn off the lights when reading this collection of spine-chilling tales. A strange, silent girl who only appears in phone pictures. A school prank with a Christmas elf that goes terribly wrong. With writing prompts and discussion questions to continue the fright, you'll be spooked long after you finish reading.
The first five books in the demonic masterpiece from the No.1 Master of Horror – Darren Shan.
When Grubbs Grady first encounters Lord Loss and his evil minions, he learns three things:
The world is vicious.
Magic is possible.
Demons are real.
He thinks that he will never again witness such a terrible night of death and darkness.
…He is wrong.
Enter the terrifying world of the Demonata and get ready for a whole new dimension of fear.
Includes: LORD LOSS, DEMON THIEF, SLAWTER, BEC and BLOOD BEAST.
You cannot fight me, river daughter. You were promised to me. A child born in water, you shall return to water.'
The sequel to The Executioner's Daughter, a thrilling adventure set in the Tower of London in Tudor times. Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory's 'Order of Darkness' series and Percy Jackson.
More than a year has passed since Moss was released from the clutches of the Riverwitch. Now her father has swapped his bloody axe for a blacksmith's forge and they have moved away from London, taking Salter with them.
But strange things are happening on the river and the Riverwitch is lurking again. Moss has no choice but to leave her new home on a deadly journey to put an end to the evil that is enveloping the Tower like a stinking fog. It's a decision that may cost her her friendship with Salter and ultimately her life.
A thrilling read for fans of historical fiction aged 9+.
Jane Hardstaff is a major new voice in children's historical fiction. She longed to be an artist, but somehow became a TV producer. She grew up in Wiltshire with her brothers, hunting mayfly-nymphs with her father and reading fairytales with her mother. Now she lives in London’s East End, near the great, wild River Thames – the inspiration for her novels.
Praise for The Executioner's Daughter
'This notable debut mixes vivid history with supernatural adventure and from its dark depths friendship, forgiveness and parental love rise to the surface.' Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times
'A strong new voice in children's fiction… draws a wonderfully authentic portrait of a wilful tween desperate to find out more about her origins… Worth locking yourself up for an afternoon's reading pleasure.' Alex O'Connell, The Times
'Putting a different spin on the Tudor period, this pacy historical tale paints an intriguing and authentic picture of the times that will fascinate young fans of history. With some spooky and gruesome moments, it is best suited to readers of 11 and above, but older children will find much to enjoy in Hardstaff's gripping adventure.' Booktrust
The Executioner's Daughter was chosen as Children's Book of the Week by The Sunday Times and The Times.
