HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . .. Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 The Island always wins… Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high.To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit – only the strongest will make it. Meanwhile Kenna’s forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone.And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril
When Thor's hammer goes missing, trickster god Loki, still trapped as a cranky eleven-year-old boy, is determined to prove he's innocent (for once!). The hilarious and doodle-packed series continues in this second volume. Norse god Loki records the highs and lows of living on Earth as an eleven-year-old in grumbles, snarks, and doodles in his enchanted diary. He might not have shown any moral improvement (yet), but Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. Earning everyone's trust isn't easy, however. So far, Loki has managed to make only one human friend, Valerie, but is now irritated to learn that Valerie has made another friend, Georgina. Then, at Thor's birthday party (a pointless mortal ritual, though luckily there is cake), the magical hammer Mjolnir is stolen--and everyone suspects Loki! Can Loki find Thor's hammer, discover who the real thief is, and clear his name--or will his jealousy over Valerie's new friend cloud his judgment? From dangerous Fro
Loki might not have shown any moral improvement (yet) but Odin has given him another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard by keeping Earth safe from the threat of Frost Giants. But eleven-year-old Loki has more important things to worry about:Parents Evening. After a series of 1-star reviews from his teachers, Loki is jealous of the glowing adoration bestowed upon Thor and swears vengeance.So when Thor has a birthday party and his favourite hammer, Mjolnir, goes missing, everyone suspects Loki. To clear his name, Loki must find Thor's hammer and find out who the real thief is...
附音檔QRcode這部偵探系列以有趣的偵探手法虛構了 1920 年代的發現和事件，讓讀者回到 100 年前！在20世紀長大並不容易。 雖然克莉斯蒂通常會在樹上或在某處嘗試業餘工程，但她那害羞的雙胞胎阿嘉莎卻埋頭讀書，夢想成為作家。他們有著天壤之別。 但當一項科學研究失竊時，他們居然能成為搭檔，克莉絲蒂和阿嘉莎的偵探社誕生了。與雙胞胎偵探一起解開世界各地驚心動魄的謎團！本套書包含以下5本--#1: A Discovery DisappearsWhen Agatha accidentally eats a major scientific discovery (hidden in a sandwich!), it’s a race against time for twins Agatha and Christie to find out who’s trying to ruin physician Sir Alexander Fleming’s reputation.#2: Of Mountains and MotorsMany are unhappy about Mr Alexander Jr’s daring drive to the summit of Ben Nevis, but who is trying to sabotage the record-setting expedition? Willing passengers Christie and Agatha are keen to embark on a rip-roaring adventure, but soon they’re embroiled in a thicker plot than they bargained for.#3: Tombful of TroubleDuring the excavation of an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb, Christie and Agatha find themselves at the heart of a mystery. Lord and Lady Carnarvon’s dig is in jeopardy unless the thief at the site can be found. But time i
In a brand new original mystery from the creator of the beloved Jigsaw Jones chapter book series, Jigsaw Jones must solve find the identity of the classroom thief, before they strike again.A brand new
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! N is for Nugget . . . Howdy from Montana, pardners! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are spending a week at a dude ranch. When they pan for gold, Josh finds a huge nugget. But gold fever has struck, and soon the nugget is stolen. It’s up to the kids to round up the thief.
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! O is for Orange . . . An art thief is on the loose! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are visiting Dink’s uncle Warren in New York City when a painting is stolen from his apartment. A trail of orange peels and an orange hair are the only clues. Can the kids catch this crafty―and hungry―crook?
Grace's family are wardens of the incredible Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Right now it's all systems go at Griffin HQ, where Grace, her mum and her brother have their hands full answering a huge number of calls for help. They could really do with another warden on the team - but Mum believes their important work should be kept inside the family.Meanwhile, Grace is investigating a series of puzzling petty thefts. The clues lead her to a ramshackle castle on a lonely island, where the mystery only deepens. Will Grace be able to track down the thief?Award-winner Vashti Hardy celebrates kindness, found family and brilliantly inventive kids in this mystery-led, steampunk companion to The Griffin Gate.This book features a dyslexia-friendly layout and font, and illustrations throughout so that even more readers can enjoy it.
Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure. In the fifth book of this chapter book series, Kitty, a little girl with catlike superpowers, is on a mission to stop a thief from ruining her town’s an
A brilliantly funny book from debut author Kael Tudor filled with hilarious and bright illustrations from Nicola Slater, the bestselling illustrator of THE LEAF THIEF!OK, everyone, line up! One goose, two moose, three goose, four. Five goose, six moose, seven goose, more. WAIT!Welcome to the ice cream shop, where there's a goose line, a moose line and a slightly bossy goose who wants everyone to be IN THE RIGHT LINE, PLEASE!That sounds easy enough, doesn't it?This brilliantly funny picture book perfectly captures the chaos of queueing up, and features a fun counting element too.Witty and original first book in a brand-new series from debut author Kael TudorLaugh-out-loud characters by Nicola Slater, illustrator of the New York Times bestseller, The Leaf ThiefAn engaging story and bright, fun illustrations make this picture book perfect for fans of OI FROG! and THE SQUIRRELS WHO SQUABBLEDWith a super silly counting element!
"I loved it! A rich and exciting story." LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency"A wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy." Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird"Hilarious - full of humour, friendship, and mythical adventure." Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogyMeet Alex Neptune, the boy with the power of the ocean in his hands - a brand-new hero for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!For as long as Alex Neptune can remember, the ocean has been trying to kill him. So he's not too happy when a bunch of sea creatures drag him to the abandoned aquarium on the hill, where an imprisoned water dragon needs his help. But how can he say no to a magical myth?Recruiting his tech-genius best friend Zoey, legend-lover Anil, a sharp-shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a thieving seagull, Alex plots a heist to break the dragon out. And suddenly discovers the power of the ocean at his fingertips...
All aboard for an exciting new Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam escapade!When Shifty and Sam are asked to bake on board the Pawrient Express, travelling to Venice for Carnival night, they find themselves caught up in a robbery. A sneaky thief has stolen the posh passengers' gems and she's making her escape in a getaway gondola! The doggy detectives are hot on her tail, but can they unmask that kitty-cat criminal and save the day?Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for children including collaborations with Rosalind Beardshaw and Sarah Massini. Steven Lenton has created many books with Tracey Corderoy and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently.His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club. Read all the Shifty and Sam picture book adventures: Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam Shifty McGifty a
Erase una vez un mundo donde las noches eran largas y la Muerte contaba su propia historia. Erase una vez una ladrona que robaba libros y regalaba palabras. En el pueblo vivia una nina que queria leer
Author of the New York Times Notable Book The Boy Who Went Away?winner of the Rome Prize and the British Society of Authors? McKitterick Prize?Eli Gottlieb returns with The Face Thief. A powerfully da
When the head of a Buddhist monastery decides to pick a successor, he sends the young monks out to accomplish one task. The monks must each steal something, but they must steal in such a way that no o
“How does it feel, anyway?” “How does what feel?” “When you take one of those books?” At that moment, she chose to keep still. I he wanted an answer, he’d have to come back, and he did. “Well?”he a
Living with a foster family in Germany during World War II, a young girl struggles to survive her day-to-day trials through stealing anything she can get her hands on, but when she discovers the beaut
It is 1939. In Nazi Germany, the country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier - and will become busier still. By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed forever when she pick
