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在公寓大樓下的小小日出公園裡，矗立著一座外表有些斑駁、眼神微微上揚的河馬雕像——「Kabahiko」。人們相信，只要觸摸它身上與自己相同的位置，願望便能被療癒。成績不如以往的少年、失去自信的新手母親、傾聽他人幸福卻忽略自己的婚禮企劃、假裝受傷卻真的感到疼痛的孩子，以及因長年工作而視力衰退的編輯……在各自的困境裡，他們都來到河馬身旁，尋找重新出發的力量。本書以溫柔細膩的筆觸，描寫社區裡彼此交織的日常與情感。沒有驚天動地的奇蹟，卻在一聲問候、一個觸碰之中，慢慢喚醒人心深處的勇氣與光亮。這是一則關於陪伴、理解與連結的故事，讀來靜靜動人。Readers adore The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park:‘I wanted to discover the magical hippo in myself as I read this book’ ★★★★★‘How does Aoyama depict human emotion so vividly? I imagined myself in this book’ ★★★★★‘I almost wept on my train home from work’ ★★★★★‘It gripped my heart. I wish there was a magical hippo near my home’ ★★★★★‘Whenever I feel hurt, I want to re-read this wonderful book’ ★★★★★‘Kabahiko is an amazing hippo. People say that if you touch the area of his body that you want to make better on yours, he’ll provide a cure.’Nestling at the bottom of a five-storey apartment block is the children’s playground, Hinode Park.If you look to the side, standing on stubby legs, is a hippo. Its upturned eyes give it a tea

The warm and life-affirming novel from the author of the instantSunday Timesbestsellers,Never Greener,Us ThreeandLove Untold.The joyful and life-affirming new novel from the BAFTA-winning co-writer ofGavin and Staceyand theSunday Timesbestselling and Richard and Judy Book Club author ofLove Untold.'A heartwarming and funny read from the brilliant Ruth Jones'Heat(Book of the Week)'Filled with compassion and populated with wonderfully engaging characters'ObserverBecause second chances come when you least expect them . . .Linda Standish has been a friend to the friendless for the past thirty-three years, in her role at the council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit. And now she’s looking forward to the joys of an early retirement.But before she hangs up her lanyard, Linda takes on one last case – that of Levi Norman – a Welshman who made his home on a remote Scottish island for the five years before he died. Linda must visit Storrich to track down Levi's remaining relatives . . .What brought Levi her

From the critically acclaimed author of The Apology comes a contemporary retelling of Korea’s Romeo & Juliet, as the cousin of the star-crossed lovers helps them avoid a tragic fate. When Dahee Shin was nine years old, she made a promise to protect her favorite cousin, Channing, who has always been like a sister to her. Now, at thirty, Dahee has found herself in a Korean American community in a New England beach town, once more running to the rescue of her debt-ridden relative. Ever the idealist, Channing—who has spent her life haunted by the tragic story of Chunhyang and Mongryong, Korea’s parallel Romeo & Juliet—has fallen in love with Minjae Oh, all the while fending off the advances of powerful, manipulative Kent Cho, a local politician. As Channing and Minjae’s romance blossoms, and as Kent's suspicion and obsession grow, Dahee begins to realize that it may be up to her to make sure her cousin and beloved escape Chunhyang and Mongryong’s doomed end. For fans of Hello Beaut

Power Playis a spicy friends-to-lovers hockey romance with the teach-me trope, accidental marriage, fake-dating fun, he falls quietly but hard and a guaranteed happily ever after from bestselling author Chelsea Curto.The viral hockey romance sensation from international bestseller, Chelsea Curto. Comes with an exclusive bonus chapter.She gives me that smile again. The one that makes me feel alive. Like I've been sleeping for thousands of years and now that I'm finally waking up, she's the only thing I can see . . .Piper Mitchellneeds something in her life to finally make sense. Fresh off a divorce, stuck in a career that’s lost its spark, and terrified of dating again, she decides to focus on the one thing she can control: getting more confident in the bedroom.Liam Sullivanmight be the league’s best goalie, but he’s never been great with people. Behind closed doors, though, he knows exactly what he’s doing – and after some gentle pressure from Piper, he agrees to help her learn. It’s s

Get ready for a monstrously good time in Camp Scream #1: Shriek Week, the laugh-out-loud, lightly spooky start to a new series perfect for fans of the Tales from Cabin 23 series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout and just the right mix of chills and chuckles, this is one summer camp you'll never forget!Max and his best friend Kiana can't wait for their first-ever sleepaway camp. But when they arrive, there's one tiny surprise: they're the only humans... and everyone else is a monster! There are vampire bunkmates, werewolf counselors, and a mummy in arts and crafts.With the big talent show just days away, Max and Kiana will have to navigate spooky surprises, creepy creatures, and ghoulish games. Can two ordinary kids survive a week at Camp Scream--and maybe even make some monster-sized friendships along the way?Camp has never been this creepy--or this fun!

★ 爆笑動物漫畫《The Racc Pack》三冊套書一次收藏★ 《InvestiGators》✕《The Great Pet Heist》讀者必讀★ 浣熊垃圾劫案、動物明星、動物園越獄一次登場兩隻浣熊＋一隻自認是浣熊的負鼠組成最瘋狂的動物團隊。他們每天的任務只有一個：✨ 找到全城市最好吃的垃圾。但事情很快失控——🍔 垃圾大劫案🐾 假扮名人寵物🎨 意外阻止藝術品竊盜結果……他們竟然成了城市明星？Live life in the trash lane with the laugh-out-loud middle grade graphic novel series about a family of sneaky raccoons from graphic novel superstars Stephanie Cooke and Whitney Gardner! The first three books are now available together in one paper over board boxed set. Meet the Bins Family, two raccoons and an opossum (who thinks he's a raccoon). Armed with brains, muscle, and ideas galore, they're determined to leave no garbage bin unturned in their pursuit of the tastiest, most delicious trash they can find. Together, they hatch a daring heist to get their hands on food being thrown away by a new grocery store, swap one of their members with a celebrity pet, and become celebrities themselves by inadvertently thwarting a notorious ring of art thieves. This hilarious paper over board bo

In this action-packed fantasy adventure, from the internationally bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon, comes the finale in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic. Planet Earth, in case you do not know it, is a small, green little world, out on the end of a remote and rarely visited Milky Way. All Magic was supposed to have disappeared from this particular planet many centuries earlier. But in an ordinary, slightly damp part of the planet there are five human children with extraordinary Magical Gifts that the universe has never seen before. Only two of them don't know it yet. What will Mabel and Izzabird's Gifts be? And how will they navigate Bounty Hunters, a witch and three perilous tasks to reach the end of their story? After all, there's nothing like an adventure to find out whether you are a Hero or not . . . CAUTION: May Contain Dangerous Space Travel and Very Illegal Magic Don't Miss: Which Way to Anywhere

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: Secret History sheds light on events hidden in the shadows of the original Mistborn trilogy. Kelsier, sentenced to die mining the Pits of Hathsin after attempting to rob the Lord Ruler's palace, arose as a powerful Mistborn and inspired the revolution that shook the foundations of the Final Empire. His name and deeds passed into legend. But was that truly the end of his tale? Whispered hints to those he called friends suggested there was a lot more going on. If you think you know the story of the Mistborn trilogy, think again--but to say anything more here risks revealing too much. Even knowing of this tale's existence could be heresy. There's always another secret. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The CosmereThe Stormlight Archive● The Way of Kings● Words of Radiance● Edgedancer (novella)● Oathbringer● Dawnshard (novella)● Rhythm of War The Mistborn SagaThe Original Trilogy● Mistborn● The Well of Ascension● The

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess Bride.The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?This is a large print, paper-over-board hardcover edition of Tress of the Emerald Sea.

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksIndie Next PickCBC Hot off the Press PickCCBC Choices 2026NAIBA Book of the Year FinalistThe Last of Us meets The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in this stand-alone dystopian romance about survival, sacrifice, and love that risks everything.By encouraging massive accumulations of debt from its underclass, a single corporation, Caerus, controls all aspects of society.Inesa lives with her brother in a half-sunken town where they scrape by running a taxidermy shop. Unbeknownst to Inesa, their cruel and indolent mother has accrued an enormous debt—enough to qualify one of her children for Caerus’s livestreamed assassination spectacle: the Lamb’s Gauntlet.Melinoë is a Caerus assassin, trained to track and kill the sacrificial Lambs. The product of neural reconditioning and physiological alteration, she is a living weapon, known for her cold brutality and deadly beauty. She has never failed to assassinate one of her marks.When Inesa learns that her mother has o

Fun how to draw bugs drawing book for kids--5-minute lessons great for young artists, holiday gifts, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw fun bug-themed pictures in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish40+ Cool Projects: Learn to draw fun bugs, from ladybugs to spiders to beetles and moreLayflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow alongPerforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy, and the fo

★ 獨角獸×人魚國度，夢幻冒險全新展開！★ 彩色插圖滿版登場，打造最閃亮的閱讀世界★ 女孩友情×任務挑戰，最適合入門的奇幻橋梁書在閃閃發光的獨角獸王國「Unicornia」，一場全新任務即將展開——皮帕、克勞蒂亞和莎拉接下任務，前往神祕的人魚國度，尋找一隻失蹤的獨角獸。然而，人魚們卻不希望牠被找到，處處設下阻礙。一路上，她們必須躲避水母、穿越佈滿毒植物的沼澤，還要想辦法安撫脾氣不好的蝙蝠。這不只是一次尋找任務，更是一場考驗勇氣、智慧與友情的冒險。當危機層層逼近，她們能否成功帶回獨角獸，證明自己是真正的「獨角獸救援者」？The first in a new full-color series set in the magical Unicornia universe, featuring a perilous journey to Mermaid Land! Pippa, Claudia, and Sara set out on the most incredible trip to Mermaid Land, searching for a lost unicorn. But the mischievous mermaids do not want the unicorn to be found! The friends must escape jellyfish, journey through a swamp of poisonous plants, and charm grumpy bats on this very special mission. Can they return the unicorn to Unicornia safe and sound . . . and prove that they can be unicorn rescuers?

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK ∙ AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping novel from Emily Henry. As featured in The New York Times ∙ Rolling Stone ∙ People ∙ Good Morning America ∙ NPR ∙ Vogue ∙ The Los Angeles Times ∙ The Cut ∙ USA Today ∙ Cosmopolitan ∙ Harper's Bazaar ∙ Marie Claire ∙ Glamour ∙ ELLE ∙ E! Online ∙ The New York Post ∙ Bustle ∙ Reader's Digest ∙ BBC ∙ PopSugar ∙ SheReads ∙ Paste ∙ and more! Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they're both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years--or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied

Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham's detectives are already on the case. Gotham Central delivers a gripping police procedural set in the shadow of the Dark Knight, where the officers of the GCPD face down supervillains, corruption, and the chaos of a city on the edge. It's Law & Order meets Batman--with no capes to save the day. Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition collects the first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark. This grounded, character-driven volume follows the detectives of Gotham City's Major Crimes Unit as they investigate the murder of one of their own by Mister Freeze, navigate internal politics, and confront the psychological toll of working in a city haunted by both criminals and vigilantes. With appearances by Batman, Two-Face, and more, this is a street-level look at Gotham like you've never seen before.

NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER• NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ANEW YORK TIMESNOTABLE BOOK• PALESTINE BOOK AWARD WINNER • FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR CRITICISM• From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in a West that betrays its fundamental values."[A] bracing memoir and manifesto." —The New York Times"I can’t think of a more important piece of writing to read right now. I found hope here, and help, to face what the world is now, all that it isn’t anymore. Please read this. I promise you won’t regret it." —Tommy Orange, bestselling author ofWandering StarsandThere ThereOn October 25, 2023, after just three weeks of the bombardment of Gaza, Omar El Akkad put out a tweet: “One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it’s too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.” This tweet has been viewed more than 10 million

Life On Us is a first-of-its-kind exploration of everything that lives ON and IN us, but is NOT us, from one of the world's greatest living explorers and scientists! Welcome to the fascinating world of Life On Us! Our bodies are home to tens of thousands of species that aren't at all human - on our skin, inside our gut and even in our brain, and they can have an extraordinary impact on how we feel, act and live. Many organisms are microscopic, but some are far longer than we are. Some make frequent but temporary visits, while others stay for a very long time! Get ready to learn all about our amazing microbiome and the trouble-making germs and parasites you won't like to host. Scientist-extraordinaire Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma Flannery come together in this incredible exploration of a rapidly growing and enormously exciting area of science. Together, they've assembled possibly the weirdest collection of knowledge about the human body, from poo transfusions to research into how

The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons…

An exploration of Paddingon the Bear as an international cultural phenomenon.In 1958, a little marmalade-loving brown bear from Peru named Paddington was introduced to the post-war British public. Inspired by his creator Michael Bond's memories of displaced Jewish children in the United Kingdom during World War II, Paddington became a symbol of how to treat refugees with kindness. Author Bond was clear from the outset about Paddington's refugee status. Nearly sixty-five years later, the bear's legacy has evolved into a transmedia phenomenon; his once marginalized image has now been licenced to numerous British organisations -- such as Barbour and Marks & Spencer -- and more recently, even become a symbolic figurehead of national mourning following Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022. Please Look After This Bear analyzes the titular character's transformation from displaced Peruvian bear to member of a wealthy, upper-class West London family, raising questions about migration, assimilati

An hourly guide that follows twenty-four mollusks to reveal the fascinating lives behind their shells. From morning to night and from the Arctic to the equator, snails, clams, and other shell-making mollusks have busy days. In this short book, award-winning author and marine biologist Helen Scales shows readers exactly how these animals spend their time. Each chapter of Shell Day features a single mollusk during a single hour, highlighting twenty-four unique species. We begin our day far in the north, where the Svalbard archipelago lies deep in the darkness of the polar night. And yet, in what remains a scientific mystery, Iceland scallops continue daily rhythms, closing and opening their fan-shaped shells using an internal clock. At noon, we observe a clam shell sitting still on the seabed of a sandy tropical lagoon. The two shells open a crack, and a pair of rounded eyes peep out. A small, rust-colored coconut octopus hiding inside lets the clam shells fall apart and gathers them u

Forty years after their single hit, La Plage bassplayer Maxwell Reid investigates singer Jimmy Endicott’s death, confrontingex-bandmates, post-pandemic cults and his own past in a darkly comicmemoir-mystery.

A myth-busting investigation of small donors: who they are, how they spend their money, and whose campaigns actually benefit from their donations. Many political reformers argue that more robust small donor participation in US campaigns would reduce the influence of the wealthiest Americans and improve political responsiveness to ordinary citizens. Drawing on extensive data, including surveys and campaign records, Zachary Albert and Raymond J. La Raja largely dispel this myth, offering the first comprehensive portrait to date of small donors in US elections. Although small donor contributions to high-profile, national races have increased markedly since 2018, the US campaign finance system allows for even larger sums of money from Super PACs and other independent spending groups. Moreover, small donors are mostly similar to their larger contributor counterparts: both are socioeconomically advantaged, strongly partisan, ideologically extreme, and distinct from non-donors. Small donors

A brilliantly original history of privacy with a simple and urgent argument: private life is a precious and sustaining resource that must be defended.‘Brilliantly original . . . Endlessly fascinating’– Alice Loxton, author ofEighteen‘An intricate cultural history . . . Thought-provoking’–The Sunday Times‘Lucid and elegant’–The DailyTelegraphFrom ancient times to our digital present,Strangers and Intimatestraces the dramatic emergence of private life, and argues that it is now in mortal danger.In this sweeping history, acclaimed cultural historian Tiffany Jenkins takes readers on an epic journey, from the strict separations of public and private in ancient Athens to the moral rigidity of the Victorian home, and from the feminists of the 1970s – who declared that ‘the personal is political’ – to the boundary-blurring demands of our digital age.Strangers and Intimatesis both a celebration of the private realm and a warning: as social media, surveillance and the expectations of constant op

When a man is found murdered in the Burning Ghats of Calcutta, Captain Sam Wyndham finds himself pulled into the dark and glamorous world of Indian Cinema. The Burning Grounds is the next instalment of the Wyndham and Banerjee series which has sold a quarter of a million copies.**THE BURNING GROUNDS is the next thrilling novel from the author of the British Book Awards Crime Thriller of the Year 2025, HUNTED**''An unmissable series' The Times'Captivating, moving and exciting, it's historical fiction at its finest' Sunday ExpressIn the Burning Ghats of Calcutta where the dead are laid to rest, a man is found murdered, his throat cut from ear to ear.The body is that of a popular patron of the arts, a man who was, by all accounts, beloved by all: so what was the motive for his murder? Despite being out of favour with the Imperial Police Force, Detective Sam Wyndham is assigned to the case and finds himself thrust into the glamorous world of Indian cinema.Meanwhile Surendranath Banerjee, r

The third and final sizzling romance in this brand-new gritty romance series from TikTok sensations the Ritchie sisters.Swindling the rich and fleeing to new cities is all con artist Phoebe Graves has ever known – until she started building real relationships in a small but wealthy Connecticut town. But she’s worried these new bonds won’t hold fast, as more than one enemy threatens those she loves most.And now more than ever, she has a reason to stay in one place. Among them is Rocky Tinrock, her best friend’s older brother, who’s been a partner to Phoebe during every daring and exhilarating con. And then of course there’s Hailey Tinrock, her best friend, whose precious secret they’ll do anything to protect . . .As Phoebe and her family team up with the Tinrock’s to fight for a chance at a home, they confront the demons of their pasts and must do the impossible . . . deceive the most cunning con artist they’ve ever known.

The definitive guide to one of Klimt's major works that helped define the Viennese Art NouveauGustav Klimt’s Beethoven Frieze (1902) is the supreme monument of Viennese Modernism—a work as significant and revolutionary as Picasso’s Demoiselles, Matisse’s Dance, and Duchamps’s Readymades. Is it is among the most visited tourist destinations in Vienna. In his largest and most ambitious work, Klimt launched his famous motif of the Kiss and his signature color: gold. Four interdisciplinary essays by renowned scholars explore the enduring relevance and cultural-historical context of Klimt’s large-scale wall cycle, as well as its conservation and history. This new publication will be the definitive book on Klimt’s Beethoven Frieze.

A sweeping yet intimate history - from the Bronze Age to the modern day - exploring where our inherited ideas of fatherhood have come from, how the role has changed over the centuries, and what it now means to be a dad.An ambitious history of masculinity and family, from the Bronze Age to the contemporary 'crisis of men',Fatherhooddares to offer a more caring and affirmative vision of the roles men play at home and in the world.‘Superbly intelligent . . . a rewardingSapiens-style big history’-The Sunday Times‘A lightness of touch that recalls Bill Bryson or Craig Brown at their non-fiction best’-The ObserverWhat is fatherhood, and where did it come from? How has the role of men in families and society changed across thousands of years? What does the history of fatherhood reveal about what it means to be a dad today?From the anxious philosophers of ancient Athens and Henry VIII’s obsessive quest for an heir, to Charles Darwin’s theories of human origins, Bob Dylan’s take down of ‘The Ma

The new novel from the International Booker-shortlisted author ofThe Adventures of China Iron: a sumptuous and surreal historical reimagining of one of South America’s best-known trans men, Antonio de Erauso**LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2026****Winner of the National Book Award for Translated Literature**A sumptuous and surreal historical reimagining of one of South America’s best-known trans men, Antonio de Erauso'Playful and devastating, tender and enraging'INTERNATIONAL BOOKER JUDGES, 2026'Luminous'SAMANTA SCHWEBLIN‘Bold and compassionate’Financial TimesFrom deep in the wilds of the New World, Antonio de Erauso writes a letter to his aunt, the prioress of the convent he escaped as a young girl. Since leaving his past behind, he’s become Antonio, conquistador. Now, hiding in the jungle and hounded by the army he deserted, Antonio is caring for two Guaraní girls he rescued from enslavement. But the New World has one more metamorphosis in store, which might save them

Thrilling space adventure from Neal Asher, sci-fi’s most explosive author. Captain Blite and Agent Cormac fight for the future as the plans of a twisted AI threaten the galaxy and time itself. The second entry in the thrilling Time's Shadow trilogy.

Rediscover the bestselling children's fantasy series as fun-filled graphic novels. Packed with magic, mystery and charming full-colour illustrations, these are perfect for young readers aged 5–7Rediscover the bestselling Magic Tree House series with easy-to-read full-colour graphic novels, packed with adventure and perfect for readers aged 5–7.Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Ninjas!!When siblings Jack and Annie discovered a magic, time-travelling tree house at the end of their garden, they stumbled upon an adventure that would launch them through time and space.This time, Jack and Annie have been whisked back to ancient Japan, where there are whispers in the shadows ...Their friend, Morgan le Fay, has disappeared, so it’s up to the siblings to learn the secrets of the ninja and rescue them. But how do you find a warrior that hides in the shadows? Simple! You DON’T find a ninja . . . a ninja finds YOU!This fun-filled series of graphic novel adaptations allows younger readers to develop the

A hilariously entertaining voyage through the world's weirdest, wackiest and most wonderful football clubs'Well researched, emotive and hugely entertaining' Guillem Balague'Wonderful. Perfect for anyone who loves football but has forgotten why' Joey D'Urso'This book is a joy to read' Max Rushden'A treasure trove of new and untouched stories' Suzy WrackHave you ever heard of the football club founded by ex-KGB officers, the 21-time champions of Moldova?How about the Vatican Cup, contested by eight clubs made up of clerics, priests and Vatican members, who've been suspended on several occasions due to fierce rivalries?Or maybe you're more familiar with the Spanish team that actually resides in North Africa?Whether you're a football hipster or five-a-side novice, join renowned football writer and podcaster Paul Watson for an intrepid guide through the weird, wacky and wonderful world of football. Around the World in 80 Clubs takes the reader on a global tour of the beautiful game, from th

The cutest mice in school are back for third adventure!Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! A fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.Out-of-control water fountains, classrooms full of crickets and other disasters have convinced the school board that the grand but decrepit old Boone School needs to close its doors.Tuck and Tina learn that the problems are the handiwork of a masked troublemaker intent on closing the school in order to filch dinosaur fossils buried beneath the building.A kidnapped principal, an escaped bear, and a sky high chase with Tuck and Tina piloting a model bi-plane add to the mayhem.Praise for the Tuck and Tina series:'Heartwarming and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Albionshakes the country house novel to its foundations, in a story of family, inheritance and accountabilityTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OFEXPECTATION'Hope breathes fresh thinking into the dusty corners and overgrown hedges of the English country house dilemma'The Times'Superb … Anna Hope engages, head-on, with some of the most urgent and challenging issues facing the world today, and transforms them into spellbinding family drama' Jonathan Coe‘Beautiful . . . As provocative as it is tender’ Miranda Cowley Heller, author ofThe Paper PalaceThe Brooke family are gathering in their eighteenth-century ancestral home – at the heart of a thousand acres of English countryside – to bury Philip: husband, father and the blinding sun around which they have all orbited for as long as they can remember.They must grapple with their shared grief as well as their shared inheritance. Each of his children is adamant that their father has given them his blessing, and none are willing to

The deeply moving story of the O’Connor family, its troubled past in the West of Ireland, and a love story of second chances from the Booker-longlisted author ofHow to Build a BoatTHE INSTANTIRISH TIMESBESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEARWINNER OF AUTHOR OF THE YEAR AT THE IRISH BOOK AWARDSThe deeply moving story of the O’Connor family, its troubled past in the West of Ireland, and a love story of second chances from the Booker-longlisted author ofHow to Build a Boat'A haunting powerful page turner that will have you in its thrall'GABRIEL BYRNE'One of Ireland’s shining literary stars...an energetic and vivid voice'THE TIMES‘Full of humanity, a story for our times’MARY COSTELLO‘I loved this book’LOUISE KENNEDY‘Superb’IRISH TIMESClaire O’Connor’s life has been on hold since she broke up with Tom Morton and moved back home to the rugged West of Ireland to care for her dying father. She spends her days getting lost online, going to work and minding her own busi

Winner, 2025 Best Baby Book Prize from the French Ministry of Culture From family trips to ocean dips, experience summer's everyday magic in this sturdy, neon pop-up book. With playful illustrations, engaging text, and pop-up surprises that toddlers (and parents) will love!Designed especially for little hands, this bright, bold pop-up book brims with the joy of summer in every turn of the page. Perfectly portable and shaped for toddlers' hands, this sturdy board book features six playful pop-up scenes that leap from the pages with high-contrast neon images - the yellow of sunshine and the pink of summer sunsets.Celebrate the magic of summertime, from a busy bee zipping between blossoms to a bumpy ride in the family van, from spreading sunscreen on our faces to enjoying bare feet on a beach, and from diving into sunset seas to counting the stars at night. This book brings all our most-loved summer moments to life in a way that's both familiar and fresh, clever and surprising. Every page

"Quirky entertainment to jump-start creativity."-Kirkus Reviews Not all questions have answers. Some have more than one answer. And others have endless answers, unfolding out to the edges of the world. In this spare yet expansive narrative, acclaimed author Mac Barnett poses twenty questions both playful and profound. Some make us giggle. Others challenge our assumptions. The result is a quirky, wandering exploration of where the best questions lead--to stories. Intriguing, richly interactive, and brought to vivid life by Caldecott Honor recipient Christian Robinson's bright and whimsical illustrations, Twenty Questions is a charming invitation to speculate without limits and know no bounds.

In the heart-pounding sequel to theNew York Timesbestselling dystopian romanceSilver Elite, lines will be crossed, loyalties will be tested, and the fight for the Continent is only just beginning as Wren Darlington finds herself caught in the middle of two wars: one for the fate of her home and another for the fate of her heart.LINES WILL BE CROSSED.After blowing her cover as a double agent within Silver Elite and fleeing the Prime-controlled capital, Wren Darlington is finally safe behind allied lines. As her lover and former commander Cross Redden works to disrupt the Primes from inside their ranks, Wren turns her focus toward assisting the Uprising in overthrowing their rule once and for all.LOYALTIES WILL BE TESTED.Though she’s back among her own people, trust is hard-won and hidden agendas abound on the Mod base. And beyond those walls, Wren can’t help but worry that Cross is keeping secrets of his own . . . secrets that could jeopardize everything. Complicating matters even furth

A "richly detailed and evocative" queer retelling of the legend of Sir Lancelot, following the famous knight as he grows up orphaned, falls in love, and attempts to fulfill his destiny at the Round Table - a stunning debut novel from the author of Out East (Mary Beth Keane, New York Times bestselling author). Hidden away on the Isle of Women, a nameless orphan has grown up among the island's sisterhood, but always at a distance. He hears whispers of a prophecy that may shed light on his destiny--and his true identity. Lancelot. Determined to master the skills and knowledge worthy of the knight he is meant to be, he begins training alongside the handsome Galehaut. As the two grow closer, they guide one another towards their truest selves. But no matter how tightly they cling to one another, each has a role to play in the wizard Merlin's grand prophecies. When Lancelot is forced to follow Merlin to Camelot, he fights to protect his heart while seeking the fabled Holy Grail. As he grows c

Get ready for a family BBQ with Bingo in this fun storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! Bingo is hard at work helping with the family BBQ. She sets the table, mops the muddy floor, and makes a delicious salad. But with so much to do, will she ever get time to relax in her relaxer chair? Read on to find out!

★ 《紐約時報》暢銷書・Stonewall Book Award 得主★ LGBTQ+ × 校園運動 × 成長故事的感動新經典★ 一個女孩，在球場與自我之間尋找真正的位置★ 幽默、真誠又熱血的青春小說Grace 曾是高中足球隊的明星踢球員，但在公開自己是跨性別女孩後選擇離開球隊。當舊隊友邀請她回歸球場，她再次面對對足球的熱愛與現實的偏見。在充滿挑戰的球季中，Grace必須學會整合過去與現在的自己，勇敢追尋真正的歸屬。本書是一部關於身份認同、友情與勇氣的動人YA成長小說。NOW IN PAPERBACK! Instant New York Times Bestseller! Stonewall Book Award WinnerBest of the Year: Chicago Public Library * New York Public Library * Booklist * Publishers Weekly * BookPageGrace Woodhouse has left a lot behind. She used to have a great friend group, an amazing girlfriend, and a right foot set to earn her a Division I football scholarship--before she came out as trans. As senior year begins, Grace is struggling to find her place in early transition, new social circles, and a life without football. But when her skills as the best kicker in the state prove to be vital, her old teammates beg her to come out of retirement, dragging her back into a sport--into a way of life--she thought had turned its back on her forever. When a chance meeting

A spellbinding middle-grade debut about a magical boarding house for dragons and the unlikely siblings destined to save itSiblings Olly and Jenny Atwood have never met a dragon--Olly doesn't even think they're real. But when the strange and brilliant Dr. Lady Abernathy offers Olly a job at her mysterious house, the Atwoods learn that these incredible beasts are very much alive--and they need help. Dragons have been forced into hiding, and as caretakers of the Dragon House, Dr. Lady and Olly are the only protectors these magnificent creatures have left. But when evil forces conspire to poison Dr. Lady, Olly and his dragon friends find themselves locked in a race against time, political conspiracies...and one very large corgi. Can Olly recover the antidote before it's too late? And can Jenny harness her stirring powers to keep Dr. Lady alive until then? Or could this be the end of the Dragon House--and dragons--as they know it? The Last Dragon House is a showstopping novel full of fast-p