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This is the girl who was left on the shore,Given so little, yearning for more. This is the boat she dragged out to sea,Scruffy and scratched but strong as can be... This is the story of a daring young girl who lives in a fishing village with her nana and little cat.Every day, villagers see her set out to sea on a small green boat - cat in tow - and every night, they watch her return home, empty-handed. But though her knapsack is empty, and her pockets are bare, this is a girl who has found the greatest treasure of all . .. A heartwarming story about embracing adventure and treasuring memories that will stay with you long after the final page.

The utterly addictive new YA thriller from the queen of twists, Kate Francis. For fans of The Traitors, Karen M. McManus and E. Lockhart.In the middle of the night, Liv Walker is kidnapped from her bedroom by two masked figures. As she's dragged into an unmarked van, she's met with an even more horrifying sight: her family are waving goodbye.Camp Smiling Skies is a wilderness therapy camp for "troubled teens". At least, that's what it says in the brochure. In truth, it's filled with dark secrets, cruel counsellors and no chance of escape.Things seem as bad as they can get...until, one by one, people start to die.Liv has already been betrayed by her family, but it seems like they're not the only traitors in her life.There's a murderer in the camp, and everyone's a suspect.Praise for CIRCLE OF LIARS:"Incredibly tense and beyond gripping." Ravena Guron, bestselling author of THIS BOOK KILLS"Fast paced, gripping and very, very twisty... This book is guaranteed to give you sleepless nights

Experience the world of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters with this official full-color activity book complete with games and puzzles, and featuring more than 50 vibrant stickers!Join Rumi, Mira, Zoey, and all the beloved characters from Netflix’s hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters in this full-color activity book featuring dozens of puzzles, mazes, games, and coloring pages! Including more than 50 charming stickers for even more interactive fun, this book is perfect for fans of HUNTR/X, Saja Boys, Derpy Tiger, Sussie Bird, and more!Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

Meet nature’s superstars: the biggest, fastest, fiercest, and most deadly animals on the planet in this dazzling children's encyclopedia.Packed with jaw-dropping 3D CGI and spectacular photography, Super Nature is a virtual safari for curious minds. Young readers will go "under the skin" to explore the anatomy and superpowers of 100 record-breaking mammals, reptiles, birds, and every kind of fascinating bug.From cheetahs accelerating to 40mph in three seconds to the deadly, bacteria-laden saliva of a Komodo dragon, this book shows kids exactly how nature works.Dive into the wild world of animals with:*Fierce record breakers: Meet 100 of the most extreme creatures on the planet, featuring the sharpest teeth and the biggest brains.*Incredible animal facts: Dashboard-style fact files provide at-a-glance stats on speed, size, IUCN status, and much more.*Stunning visual science: Explore the inner workings of the animal kingdom through detailed artwork and stripped-away diagrams.*Updated for

Put your detective skills to the test with over 100 puzzles inspired by the hit Netflix film series, Enola Holmes.Do you have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of the great teen detective Enola Holmes? Can you crack the codes, unravel the riddles and solve the mysteries alongside the world's most brilliant young mind?Journey between the gritty streets of Victorian London to grand country estates as you tackle a variety of perplexing puzzles inspired by the hit movie series starring Millie Bobby Brown. It's the perfect companion for any aspiring sleuth and is packed with ciphers, logic problems, observation challenges, and much more.Sharpen your pencils – and your wits – because the game is afoot!

The world's greatest detective is back in the fifth and final instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny, illustrated murder mystery series. Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Beth Lincoln and M.G. Leonard."Knives Out meets Poirot – but for kids!" Radio 4Bonnie Montgomery is at the local theatre group rehearsal when playwright Cynthia Cecil collapses on stage. Natural causes? Perhaps, but the world’s finest detective – and Bonnie's alter-ego Montgomery Bonbon – heard a final, unscripted word with Cynthia's last breath: "Murder!"The cast were either within sight or backstage with rock-solid alibis. As opening night approaches, can Bonbon untangle lines from the truth, and expose a killer clever enough to get away with murder in front of an audience?

A hilarious new story in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series.From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are:Send her flowersHypnotise herKidnap herTell everyone she smells like lasagneEmotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montageJust when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber’s hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum’s gone back to work and expects Lottie to ‘help around the house more’, Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog’s bum. DISASTER!Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong???Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go throu

An evocative story of hope that reminds us everyone has a story to tell, wherever they come from. A beautiful companion to The Suitcase from the creator of Frank and Bert. Praise for The Suitcase:"This beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite RunnerShortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2020Shortlisted for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalLong ago, the animals befriended a strange-looking creature who arrived from nowhere with a suitcase containing a teacup and a photograph of home.The stranger soon found sanctuary and calm. Now, there is a new mysterious stranger who they are sure is nothing but a . .. thief! It's only when everything goes wrong that they realise that things may not be as simple as they think . .. A lovingly crafted picture book that challenges unconscious bias with its simplicity and a heartfelt message - children and their parents will love, and learn from, The Te

A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Peter Wartman.A day no one will ever forget... Danny Crane and his mom moved from New York City to Pearl City, Hawaii two months ago. Every day since, Danny has been making a plan to get back to NYC. He's not afraid of the crime or dark alleys there. And he’s not afraid to stow away on the next ship out of Pearl Harbor.But that morning, the skies fill with fighter planes. Bombs pound the harbor. Bullets rain down on the beaches. Danny is shocked -- and, for the first time, truly afraid. He’s a tough city kid. But can Danny survive the day that will live in infamy?Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in this pulse-pounding graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novel

A fun magic painting book based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series.Colour in all your favourite characters and scenes from the much-loved Tales form Acorn Wood series by just adding water, for mess-free fun!Welcome to the cosy woodland world of Acorn Wood! Join Bear at his party, help Fox find his socks, and go to the beach with Frog in this brilliant magic water painting activity book. Based on the lift-the-flap preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, including Rabbit’s Nap, Hide-and-Seek Pig, Cat’s Cookbook, Frog’s Day Out and more!With a paintbrush to help develop fine motor skills and an easy to grasp carry handle, Tales from Acorn Wood Magic Painting is the perfect gift to keep little hands busy out and about or at home.

WINNER OF THE INCLUSIVE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AWARD!A reassuring picture book celebration of individuality and heritage told with heart, emotion and evocative illustrations, for every child battling with their self-esteem or anxiety about wearing cultural dress."Beautiful . . . Reflects the reality of many young people who may feel unsure of traditional clothing and how it might be perceived by others."Inclusive Books for ChildrenCelebrate each other's unique identity and build tolerance, empathy and understanding of everybody's background in this authentic and sensitively told story from Sophia Payne and the 2023 Diverse Book Award-winning illustrator Ruchi Mhasane.Ameena can’t wait for her aunty’s wedding. She is wearing a brand-new salwar kameez – the layers of floaty fabric filled with pretty patterns make her feel like a princess. But when someone comments on her “pyjamas”, she loses all confidence, fearing that her friends might not accept her traditional clothing. Through courage,

Discover iconic vehicles, gadgets, battles, and bases in this action-packed LEGO® Batman™ book – with an exclusive minifigure!Explore iconic LEGO Batman sets, from the Batmobile™ to the Batwing™, as you uncover fun facts and key information about Gotham City's heroes and villains. Meet fearsome foes such as The Joker™, Harley Quinn™, and The Penguin™, plus buddies like Batgirl™, Robin™, and more as you learn about their cool gadgets, incredible vehicles, and the amazing locations around Gotham City.Explore the adventures of LEGO Batman through Gotham City:Packed with exciting facts and fantastic images of the many minifigures, vehicles, and locations of LEGO BatmanThe perfect gift for LEGO DC and Batman fans who want to learn more about their favourite heroes and villainsAdd to your LEGO collection with an exclusive Batman minifigure – a must-have for collectors of all ages!This action-packed book is perfect for fans who are eager to know more about LEGO Batman, with pages full of thri

With five fantastic pop-ups, you'll meet cheeky penguins at a pool party and watch as clever lemurs solve puzzles. In the safari zone, encounter animals with all sorts of interesting patterns, from giraffes and zebras to striped guinea fowl. Next, go behind the scenes where baby Komodo dragons are hatching from their eggs, before heading to the tiger enclosure to spot some playful cubs!

Bring the world of the jungle to life with the three different jigsaws and simple story in this enchanting book. The jigsaws have nine pieces each and are perfect for young children, who will also enjoy reading about the magic of the jungle in the atmospheric story.

The first book in a brand new chapter book series set in the world of HOW TO GROW MAGIC from bestselling author and illustrator duo Rachel Morrisroe and Steven Lenton!The first book in a brand new chapter book series for 5+ readers from bestselling author and illustrator duo Rachel Morrisroe and Steven Lenton! The perfect new magical read for fans of Claude, Shifty McGifty and Isadora Moon.When Mr Pottifer tries to teach Sarah’s class how to grow magical beanstalks, some mischievous garden gnomes cause havoc and suddenly Enchantment Primary has a giant beanstalk in their school garden!Join Sarah and her friends on an adventure full of imagination and wonder with a GIANT surprise is in store . . .'BRIMMING with magic and FIZZING with fun! This is one of the most fantastical books I’ve read in ages. Everyone will want to visit Enchantment Street!' Harriet Muncaster, creator of Isadora Moon*Two-colour illustrations – Bursting with incredible illustrations from Steven Lenton, each page is

This volume presents a selection of eight letters in verse from Ovid's Heroides in Latin with English translations. P. J. Davis's introduction and accompanying commentary discuss the literary themes and historical context of the poems.

A chapbook featuring the brilliant poem Cornelius Eady wrote for Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral inauguration.In Proof: Inaugural Poem Suite, Cornelius Eady gathers a searing, supple body of poems that confront American history, racial violence, civic ritual, and everyday endurance with lyrical precision and moral urgency. Anchored by the title poem--written by invitation and delivered to wide acclaim at the inauguration of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani--this collection moves fluently between public address and intimate reckoning. Eady reclaims the poem as witness, ceremony, and instrument of insistence, drawing connective tissue between past and present, private grief and collective memory. At once fierce and elegiac, Proof: Inaugural Poem Suite affirms poetry's capacity to name injustice, honor survival, and imagine a more capacious civic future.

Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling and award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Explore Ireland with this handy, full colour map.Handy little full colour map of Ireland at an excellent price. It is double-sided, with the south of Ireland up to and including Dublin on one side, and from Dublin northwards on the other. Ideal for the pocket, bag or glovebox of the car.This map includes: ?[ All the latest road changes?[ Places of interest?[ Ferry routes?[ Speed enforcement zones and safety camera locationsScale: 1:470,0007.5 miles to 1 inch

Pinball: A Quest for Mastery is the ultimate guide for pinball enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This comprehensive book is packed with detailed instructions, vivid illustrations, maps of must-see locations, and indispensable resources to help players excel at this iconic arcade game. Mastering pinball involves more than just flipping the flippers--pinball success requires a dynamic blend of physical skill, lightning-fast reflexes, and strategic decision-making. From understanding game mechanics, to improving shot accuracy and control, to developing an intuition for the rules of scoring, this book provides the knowledge and techniques needed to elevate your gameplay. Key Features: Insider tips and tricks collected through years of pinball play and insightful conversations with pinball designers, champions, and enthusiasts Graphics and charts that illustrate pinball mechanics, game objectives, and key concepts Training strategies that leverage goal setting and targeted drills to impr

Prevailing classification systems backed by the American Psychiatric Association (DSM) and World Health Organization (ICD) generally assume that mental health conditions are best represented by discrete entities that are qualitatively distinct from one another and from mental health. These diagnostic categories, such as major depression, antisocial personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, are ubiquitous in research, clinical, training, legal, and public health contexts. Yet they are out of sync with a vast quantity of scientific data on the presentation, causes, and treatments of psychopathology. Empirically speaking, categorical diagnoses tend to be unreliable (over time and across reporters), have fuzzy boundaries with one another and mental health, do not capture many clinical presentations encountered in routine practice, and lack distinctive causes and recommended treatments. Dimensional perspectives recognize the same signs and symptoms as categorical rubrics, but

Calvinism, based on the ideas of John Calvin, is a massive religion today, with widespread church affiliations. It has influenced contemporary thought - especially western thought - on everything from civil government to money, and divorce. Jon Balserak explores the history of the religion and discusses the key ideas in Calvinist theory.

Let’s go on a reading adventure with the Alphablocks!Join your favourite Alphablocks friends for lots of activities, comic-style stories, games and phonics fun in Alphaland!Are you ready for some fun with the Alphablocks?

A shapes adventure you WON'T want to miss from Mo Willems Workshop.The Pigeon won't play with shapes, and here's why:Circles. They're pointless.Triangles. Too pointy.Squares? Boring.Rectangle? Long and boring.Do YOU think The Pigeon will play with shapes?From Mo Willems Workshop comes this funny and engaging early-learning concept board book all about shapes, with touch-and-trace features throughout. The Pigeon WON'T Play With Shapes! is part of a collection of original board books featuring The Pigeon, ideal for babies, toddlers, and fans of the picture book series.

The Pigeon is ready to use all the stickers to fill this officially official Mo Willems Workshop book! But remember . . . DON’T LET THE PIGEON STICKER THIS BOOK!The Pigeon REALLY wants to sticker this book! He will sticker when required! He will sticker when optional! He will sticker responsibly! So, what is the sticking point!?!This fun-filled sticker-scene activity books features The Pigeon, Duckling, The Bus Driver, and more special guests. Decorate the bus with bumper stickers, sneak a peek at The Pigeon’s baby album, and make loop-de-loops on the roller coaster! Includes over 250 stickers to puzzle and play with! Do YOU think The Pigeon should sticker this book?

This study analyzes how 20th- and 21st-century U.S. playwrights, belonging to various ethnic or religious groups, have used food in their dramatic works. The 16 chapters, each devoted to an individual play, show how Glaspell, O'Neill, Wilder, Odets, Kaufman, Miller, Williams, Shepard, Mamet, Wilson, Margulies, LaBute, Ruhl, Letts, Still, and Cho have used food in their plays and how food resonates with each one's artistic projects. The dramatic works covered are associated with passages extracted from 140 U.S. plays that depict comparable food-related scenes, and culinary investigations help characterize the authors' aesthetics.

Celebrate 20 incredible years of Wizardology with this special anniversary edition and unlock secrets written by Merlin himself. After the legendary wizard Merlin was bound to a tree by magic, he used part of that tree to create a guide for apprentices of the mystical arts seeking to master Wizardology. First printed in the Elizabethan era, Templar has republished this special edition of the ancient tome to ignite the next generation of wizards, including intricate novelty elements such as magical moving illustrations, a scrap of a fairy flag, a phoenix feather, a deck of divination cards and the gemstone of a true wizard's staff.The groundbreaking Ology series, which includes Dragonology, has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide. Perfect for all witches and wizards, young and old!

The bone-shaking new trilogy concludes - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Magical society is about to be torn in two. With an island of sorcerers ready to cut themselves off from the rest of the world, a terrorist group enjoying unprecedented public support, and a looming showdown between her sister and the Child of the Ancients, Valkyrie Cain only has time to focus on her most immediate dilemma: the daily fight to stay alive in a place where everyone wants to kill her.This, once again, is the end.

Navigate your way around London with this detailed, easy-to-use, and fully up-to-date A-Z Premier Map. This full-color, single-sided, fold-out street map covers a six-mile radius from Charing Cross in central London.Coverage extends from Muswell Hill in the north to London City Airport in the east, Crystal Palace in the south, and Wembley in the west, providing comprehensive coverage of the capital's core and surrounding areas.Attached to the cover is a handy booklet containing a comprehensive index of more than 39,500 streets, along with selected flats, walkways, places of interest, fire stations, hospitals, and hospices within the mapped area.The map also clearly shows postcode districts, one-way streets, the Congestion Charge Zone boundary, and the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) boundary. Trusted by generations of Londoners and visitors alike, this iconic map remains an essential companion for navigating the capital city with confidence.

A shapes adventure you WON’T want to miss from Mo Willems Workshop. The Pigeon won't play with shapes, and here’s why: Circles. They're pointless. Triangles. Too pointy. Squares? Boring. Rectangle? Long and boring. Do YOU think The Pigeon will play with shapes?From Mo Willems Workshop comes this funny and engaging early-learning concept board book all about shapes, with touch-and-trace features throughout. The Pigeon WON'T Play With Shapes! is part of a collection of original board books featuring The Pigeon, ideal for babies, toddlers, and fans of the picture book series.

過氣反派與完美英雄聯手策畫「假宿敵」戲碼，試圖重塑名聲，卻在對立與合作之間逐漸動心。本書以幽默奇幻包裝戀愛張力，描繪從敵人到戀人的轉變，甜中帶辣、輕快動人，是一部讓人會心一笑又怦然心動的浪漫喜劇。"Charming, clever, romantic, and fun, but most of all, filled with tremendous heart. You're in for a treat!" -- Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopA not-so-evil villain strikes a deal with a not-quite-perfect hero to fake a feud, boost their reputations . . . and try not to fall in love in the process--in this hilarious, tender, sexy, and outrageously fun romp that blends the humor of Assistant to the Villain with the unforgettable romance of Red, White, & Royal Blue and the cozy fantasy vibes of Legends & Lattes.Fake nemeses. It's a dastardly plan that can't go wrong... until love crashes the act.Nobody is more surprised than Cyrus to learn that he's no longer considered the greatest villain in the land of Athaca. Sure, he's lying about the fact that his magical power is making flowers grow. And maybe lately he's spent more time embroidering pillow

Uncover super facts and epic action from LEGO® Marvel® Avengers, complete with an exclusive minifigure!Are you ready to explore the LEGO Marvel Multiverse? Join the Avengers and their fiendish foes on a journey of discovery. Find out about danger-filled missions, amazing vehicles, mysterious bases, and sneaky traps! Bursting with awesome facts about characters such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, and many more.

Everyone's favorite mice are back for a prehistoric mystery! This hilarious, full-color chapter book adventure is perfect for emerging readers and packed with action, laughs, and dino-sized surprises.In their third hilarious adventure, Tuck and Tina return just as the Boone School faces its biggest threat yet. Water fountains are erupting, crickets are swarming classrooms, and the school board is ready to shut things down for good. But Tuck and Tina suspect something bigger is at play. A masked troublemaker is after the dinosaur fossils buried beneath the school, and it's up to two tiny mice to save the day! From a kidnapped principal to a runaway bear to a high-flying chase in a model airplane, this laugh-out-loud mystery is filled with twists, teamwork, and tons of action.Perfect for emerging readers, this beautifully illustrated, full-color chapter book proves even the smallest heroes can take on dino-sized adventures. “Bright, bubbly, and full of fun! A great adventure for young re

A hilariously absurd and philosophical picture book for 3-to-7-year-olds about a pickle slowly withering in the sun, sharing its hard-earned wisdom with the local animal population and preparing to be eaten by a dog (its preferred way to go). For fans of I Want My Hat Back and The Skunk.A pickle arrives out of nowhere."I have lived a lot of life," it says.As the pickle slowly withers in the hot sun, the local animals ask it questions. Questions like "Do you ever get bored?" and "Are you hungry?" and "Why are we here?"The pickle has all the answers.Except one: what happens next?A truly weird and wonderful book, The Wise Pickle will charm readers big and small with its combination of subtle humor, pathos and ridiculousness, all perfectly captured in Sabina Hahn's delightful illustrations.

Learn about the Titanic with Jack and Annie from the Magic Tree House as they track the facts about what happened the night the ship sank—now in a non-fiction graphic novel format!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #17: Tonight on the Titanic, they had lots of questions about that fateful night: What was life like on the Titanic?What caused the ship to sink?Why weren't there enough lifeboats for all the passengers?What happened after the Titanic sank?Filled with up-to-date information and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures!Don't miss Jack and Annie's other nonfiction adventures in:Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: DinosaursMagic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Space