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Spoilers get folks upset—really upset. One thing that follows from this is that if you pick up a book that’s all about spoilers, it may seriously disturb you. So anyone reading this book—or even dippi

ONE OF KIRKUS REVIEWS’ BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR In this “heartbreaking but often surprisingly hilarious memoir” (People) reminiscent of Love Is a Mixtape and Bettyville, a respected T

In this evocative and gorgeously wrought memoir reminiscent of Rob Sheffield’s Love Is a Mixtape and George Hodgman’s Bettyville, Michael Ausiello—a respected TV columnist and founde

Ever wonder what would happen if the Earth stopped spinning? Or lost all of its water at once? Or got hit by a fish the size of Pluto? In Volume One of his popular Quora Answers series, science teache

A filmmaker and installation artist based in Toronto, Oliver Husain has called his pieces "attractive traps," for the way in which they offer up an initial interpretation to the viewer which is eventu

Delayed gratification is good, but instant gratification is faster.?Spoiler alert: You are going to love this book. In today’s world of short attention spans and long Netflix queues, we’re constantly

史上最年輕醫生再出動，這次更爆笑、更噁心！氣喘疫情？醫生失蹤？拆除鐵球直衝醫院？！如果你以為第一集已經夠噁心——那你還沒見識到真正的「災難級醫療現場」。BBC即將改編影集Dexter Procter, the world's youngest-ever doctor, is back for a follow-up medical mystery!All is not well in Dexter's world. His granny has broken her leg, his friends Rupi and Otto have been expelled from school, there's a strange asthma epidemic he can't get on top of, and slimy politician Barbara Burnhall is trying to shut down everything fun at the hospital. And then his boss, Dr Marigold, goes missing!What Dexter doesn't realize is that he and his friends are about to uncover a dastardly plot involving kidnappings, earthquakes and a demolition ball.He doesn't know what's about to hit him... (Spoiler alert: it's a demolition ball.)Adam Kay and Henry Paker have created a second Dexter Procter mystery that is funnier and even more disgusting than the No. 1 bestsellingDexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor.(And that was pretty disgusting.)Dexter Procter and the Case of the Disappearing Doctoris soon to

《Kay的搞笑發明百科》，亞當·凱（Adam Kay）全新力作！繼暢銷書《Kay的身體百科》和《這會很痛》後，這本充滿笑料與知識的兒童書由喜劇搭檔亨利·帕克（Henry Paker）插畫。揭曉手機、學校等發明背後的奇趣故事：魔鬼氈竟由狗啟發？WiFi靈感來自電影明星？還有古希臘人用餐盤擦屁股、黃油中藏蟲卵等荒唐歷史！本書集結生活中最酷、最怪、最荒誕的發明，讓你笑中學，學中笑！Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from eBay. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making a mobile phone or the annoying idea of building a school? For example, did you know that Velcro was invented by a dog and WiFi by a movie star? (Spoiler alert - it wasn’t Zendaya.)In the fourth laugh-out-loud book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker, you’ll learn all about the coolest, grossest and most ridiculous inventions in the world. You’ll meet the queen who used the first ever toilet, learn why margarine used to be full of maggots and find out why Ancient Greeks wiped their bums on dinner plates.Oh, and hopefully some slightly more useful facts as well…An A to Kay to Z of the random, ridiculous and revolutionary inventions that changed our lives. (And some that definitely didn't

"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" Noel Fielding"Funny, bonkers and brilliant" The Stylist"Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted To Read." Nadia Shireen"One book that I really think children should read is The Book That No One Wanted to Read." David BaddielHave you ever thought about how it feels to be a book? To be left under a whiffy pant pile or shelved, forever collecting dust? To have your pages bent backwards or your spine BROKEN? What if you don’t have a sparkly unicorn or dragon adorning your cover – who will pick you out of the bookshop then? This is the story of the sadly neglected Book That No One Wanted To Read – can its destiny change when it finally meets the right reader? Spoiler alert: yes.From Ambiguous to Zealous, the words in this book are for 7-to-12-year-olds. It may seem inconceivable for one book to encompass such a wide age span! But in fact, inconceivable – and all the other words in this book – were s

The Worst in the World is packed full of the foulest gold, silver and bronze medal winning entries. Readers can discover what made the cut for the worst job in history (spoiler alert - it involves a king, a toilet in a stool and some botty wipes), or the worst ever pirate (must be the one who tied his own noose for his neck). Read all about the winners in horrible categories such as: - diseases, - battles, - emperors, - punishments, - schools and more.fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Read all about the most horrible top threes across history (in one man's opin

The side-splitting sequel to Adam Kay's debut, No. 1 bestselling children's novel Dexter Procter the Ten-Year-Old Doctor, illustrated by Henry Paker.Dexter Procter, the world's youngest-ever doctor, is back for a follow-up medical mystery!All is not well in Dexter's world. His granny has broken her leg, his friends Rupi and Otto have been expelled from school, there's a strange asthma epidemic he can't get on top of, and slimy politician Barbara Burnhall is trying to shut down everything fun at the hospital. And then his boss, Dr Marigold, goes missing!What Dexter doesn't realize is that he and his friends are about to uncover a dastardly plot involving kidnappings, earthquakes and a demolition ball. He doesn't know what's about to hit him... (Spoiler alert: it's a demolition ball.)Adam Kay and Henry Paker have created a second Dexter Procter mystery that is funnier and even more disgusting than the No. 1 bestselling Dexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor. (And that was pretty disgustin

Happiness is around the corner, and you can find it in this charming, beautifully packaged, officially licensed Peanuts gift book for fans of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the rest of Charles M. Schulz's beloved characters.Happiness is a dance, happiness is a warm puppy, happiness is ball game with friends…happiness is Peanuts! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, and friends for reflections on happiness, and where you can find it. Spoiler alert—it is in the simple things: the warm sun on your skin, a full bowl of food, getting out of school, a kiss from Snoopy, or a genuine compliment. This sweet gift book is a reminder that you can find and share happiness even in the darkest of times.

德克斯特一出生就會說話，三歲就拿下87張A-Level證書，十歲已是小兒科醫師。他聰明絕頂，卻常常格格不入。當舊學校老師全數腹瀉倒下，他能拯救學校、保住工作，還找到屬於自己的位置嗎？這是一部充滿笑料與奇思妙想的成長喜劇。The highly-acclaimed, No. 1-bestselling children's fiction debut from Adam KayIt was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old.By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter’s always struggled to fit in.Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) – will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world? (Spoiler alert: yes!)A laugh-out-loud new fiction series about the world's youngest doctor from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker. 'Original, very funny, ultra-informative - and children will love all the disgusting

It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology.And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter’s always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) – will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world? (Spoiler alert: yes!)A laugh-out-loud new series about the world's youngest doctor from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker.'Original, very funny, ultra-informative - and children will love all the disgusting parts.’ Jacqueline Wilson'If laughter truly is the best medicine, book this hilarious appointment with Dr Procter immediately.' David Baddiel

Can a drum tell the news? How do you play a carrot? Can you turn a cave's stalactites into an organ? (Spoiler alert: yes, you can!) Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal the family tree of musical instruments, Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments is a visual celebration of the huge variety of instruments played across the world, from those you know to those you almost certainly don't. Discover traditional instruments from various cultures, such as the gamelan and mbira, as well as the creations of modern artists and musicians, such as the Wintergatan Marble Machine and the eerie-sounding Earth harp. Feel inspired to make some noise? Explore the 'make your own' sections to create your own instruments from things around the home.

A hug in a book! Fizzing with joy and fun, children will want to listen to this feel-good tale again and again. Very hungry Lion meets a young gazelle stuck in a hole. Does he eat her? No! Phew! Instead, he helps her up and his act of kindness sets off a super-cute chain of joy and warmth to give the ultimate feel-good factor.What happens to Lion? Well . . .you’ll have to read the story to find out. SPOILER ALERT – it’s a happy ending! Children will love spotting the story clues and extra details that illustrator Siân Roberts has woven through the book. And they can have fun building a kindness tree with the tips at the back of the book to spread their own happiness.

On an island crawling with crime, everyone's a suspect. Luckily, its resident sloth can solve crimes in her sleep (and often does!). Meet Paz, the world's first sloth sleuth. She may be slow . . . but she's always one step ahead of the bad guys.Pssst . . . hey, you!Welcome to Winklefuss. Don't get too comfortable—this tropical paradise is crawling with criminals. Luckily, Paz, the world's smartest sloth detective, lives here, too! She can solve the toughest crimes in her sleep (and often does).A mysterious illness is striking the customers of Cookie’s Diner. Could it be something they ate? (Spoiler alert: It is.) As she investigates, Paz fills her fanny pack with clues. But who's the culprit? Is it Mayor McSqueak, who was caught breaking into the diner? Is it Lacie Flamingo, fired after messing up orders? Is it Louie the Shark, who works for the toughest crime boss this side of the Bermuda Triangle (a fish in a bag)? Well, kid, you’ll just have to read the book to find out!This hi

A Paperback OriginalFollowing Spoiler Alert, Olivia Dade returns with another utterly charming romantic comedy about a devil-may-care actor―who actually cares more than anyone knows―and the no-nonsens

In this fresh new take on the world of superheroes, author Crystal Cestari explores what it's like to be the non-super half of a dynamic duo. Spoiler alert: it's not easy being super-adjacent.Claire h

Fan favorite Hannah Moskowitz brings a snarky-yet-heartwarming take to the “sick lit” genre with her Entangled debut. Spoiler alert: they don’t die in this one.Isabel has one rule: no dating.All the w

Finally, a board book that dares to answer the question: ';HOW BIG IS ZAGNODD?' (Spoiler alert: SO big.) From there, we zip around outer space to meet a wild variety of aliensBoknuk, Fleeb, Igwak, to

Look, it’s a Jedi!Have you ever wondered how a Jedi becomes a Jedi? (Spoiler alert: It’s not easy.) Charting the journey from tiny, Force-sensitive toddler to awesome Jedi Master, this book has all th

Look, it's a Jedi!Have you ever wondered how a Jedi becomes a Jedi? (Spoiler alert: It's not easy.) Charting the journey from tiny, Force-sensitive toddler to awesome Jedi Master, this book has all th

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It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different.He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology.And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital.Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter's always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) - will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world? (Spoiler alert: yes!)A laugh-out-loud new fiction series about the world's youngest doctor from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker.'Original, very funny, ultra-informative - and children will love all the disgusting parts.' Jacqueline Wilson'If laughter truly is the best medicine, book this hilarious appointment with Dr Procter immediately.' David BaddielAdam Kay, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" Noel Fielding"Funny, bonkers and brilliant" The Stylist"Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted To Read." Nadia Shireen"One book that I really think children should read is The Book That No One Wanted to Read." David BaddielHave you ever thought about how it feels to be a book? To be left under a whiffy pant pile or shelved, forever collecting dust? To have your pages bent backwards or your spine BROKEN? What if you don’t have a sparkly unicorn or dragon adorning your cover – who will pick you out of the bookshop then? This is the story of the sadly neglected Book That No One Wanted To Read – can its destiny change when it finally meets the right reader? Spoiler alert: yes.From Ambiguous to Zealous, the words in this book are for 7-to-12-year-olds. It may seem inconceivable for one book to encompass such a wide age span! But in fact, inconceivable – and all the other words in this book – were s