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From award-winning YA author Leah Johnson comes the sequel to her stunning middle grade debut, Ellie Engle Saves Herself, now with Ellie's bff, Bree Boyd, taking center stage in story about friendship, family, and what it really means to be the best 7th grader Bree Boyd loves rules, order, and knowing what's going to happen next. It's why she likes reading the same books over and over; it's why she's the school's reigning spelling bee champ; and, most importantly, it's why she's never minded the high expectations her father has always had for her and her sisters. After all, if you're always the best, life can't throw many surprises at you. But for the first time, Bree has no idea what the future holds. Because when a huge storm delivers a bolt of lightning straight into Bree, it leaves behind something she never prepared for: the power to move things with her mind. All of a sudden Bree's life--filled with rules and routine--is twisted upside down and inside out. But will these new powe

2025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksSet after the end of the world, this darkly fantastical climate change tale explores hope, memory, and what really makes a monster. Climate change culminated in the Flood, an enormous wave that wiped out entire countries. Malka and her younger brother Ezra survived and now live with Dr. Jonas Hollman on the Island, the only piece of land left on Earth. Scavenging useful things from the shoreline under the watchful eye of the Island's sinister leader Mr. Gray, Malka and her family get by. Barely. But an illness called the Sorrow is changing people into monsters when their memories of the Mainland grow too sad...and Ezra is the latest to get sick. Desperate not to lose her brother, Malka throws herself into helping "Uncle" Jonas with his research to find a cure. Then her family's dismal lives are turned upside down by the mysterious Olivia, who crashes a plane on the beach. More people are out there, she says. The world isn't lost forever. To save Ezra and

The key to drawing a tree--or anything, for that matter--isto understand your subject. How do you get to know a tree? Use all your senses!Would youlike to draw a tree? Here's how. First you'll need to make friends with yourtree. Feel it. Smell it. Listen to it. Look at your tree from close up and faraway. Notice all the things that make your tree special, from the shape of itsleaves to the variety of colors hidden within.There are so many words that could describea tree: prickly, shimmery, scraggly, squat, ancient, graceful, crooked, proud.What words would you choose?All these details will help when you sit down to draw yourtree. You can show everything you observed, from color to texture to shape.Then you can introduce your tree to others--using your words and your artwork. Every tree is unique, and there are many different kinds. Thepages of How to Draw a Tree show a wide array of species, with the namefor each tucked into the illustrations, encouraging readers to slow down, apprecia

"If you are someone who gravitates toward emotional gut punch reads, allow me to introduce you to this spectacular debut." --BuzzFeed Here are three things you should know about my husband: He was the great love of my life despite his penchant for going incommunicado.He was, as far as I and everyone else could tell, perfectly happy. Which is significant because...On New Year's Eve, he died.And here is one thing you should know about me: I found him.Bonus fact: No. I am not okay. Someday, Maybe is a stunning, witty debut novel about a young woman's emotional journey through unimaginable loss, pulled along by her tight-knit Nigerian family, a posse of friends, and the love and laughter she shared with her husband. "Incisive and witty. I couldn't put it down." --Lol?翳璯m墂?儼erstr闣, bestselling author of In Every Mirror She's Black "A masterfully woven exposition on love and loss. Nwabineli is magic with words." --Bolu Babalola, bestselling author of Honey and Spice

From award-winning author Triinu Laan comes the heartwarming story of a beloved skeleton and all the lives he touches.Everyone deserves a quiet, restful retirement. But for John, a newly retired classroom skeleton, life is just beginning. When John is adopted by Grams and Gramps and leaves the classroom to live on their farm, every day is an exciting new adventure: John rides in the car for the first time, makes a snow angel, scares away crooks, and becomes a source of comfort for Grams, Gramps, and their grandkids. With delightful illustrations and a charming cast of characters, John the Skeleton is a quirky, touching, and unforgettable book. Triinu Laan thoughtfully weaves aging and death into the fabric of life, crafting a tender portrait of what it means to care for one another, grow old together, and appreciate the little things.

From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child’s first-ever autobiographical collection.On Monday September 5th, 1994, at home, at the dining room table, I sat down to write. An hour later, I gave the first chapter to my wife. I asked, “Should I continue?”“Yes,” she said. “I like it.”From urgently scribbling out his debut Killing Floor in pencil (the stub of which he still owns), to taking a step back with Blue Moon, and everything in between, here are 24 fascinating personal reflections on his life and work, crafted across decades.Whether it is through Lee’s moving account of meeting a fan years after her mother brought her to a book signing, to facing his first computer and the coming of the internet, to writing about New York just before – and just after – 9/11, to later seeing his novels adapted for the big screen . . . each riveting piece deftly evokes where he was, psychologically and physically, when he wrote each novel.Lee has clearly felt unwavering gratit

Welcome to New York, where the Christmas lights dazzle, the snow is falling and love is just around the corner... 'The literary equivalent of wrapping up in a blanket with hot cocoa while watching the lights twinkle.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow wow wow. A brilliant book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❄️❄️❄️❄️ Evie Green's Christmas dream turns into a nightmare when a viral video makes her the laughing stock of the internet. But then a 5 star hotel sees a PR opportunity and invites her to New York for a Christmas she'll remember forever. Enter Noah Sanderson, a disgraced soccer star seeking anonymity. Forced to fake a festive romance for the cameras, sparks fly - but not the twinkling Christmas kind! As Fifth Avenue sparkles in all its holiday glory, can The City that Never Sleeps show these two frosted hearts that, maybe, the best love stories are the ones you never see coming. Don't miss this c

Lift the flaps in this beautiful board book from a bestselling partnership, and then enjoy the special online song written and performed by Julia Donaldson.It's a Little Baby is a beautiful and engaging lift-the-flap book for little ones, with a song to sing along to! From Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, the creators of the bestselling The Paper Dolls and The Everywhere Bear.Somebody's hiding. I wonder who.It's five little babies, doing all the things that babies do – waving, clapping, pointing . . . and more. Featuring satisfyingly simple rhyming text and charming illustrations, this gorgeous board book is a perfect gift. With big flaps to lift and irresistible actions throughout, young children are sure to delight in joining in.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Written and recorded by Julia Donaldson, the wonderful It's a Little Baby song is the perfect accompaniment to the book and sure to become a favourite sing-along tune

A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless.Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?CHARLIE: “I have been going out with Nick Nelson for two years. He likes rugby, Formula 1, dogs, the Marvel universe, the sound felt-tips make on paper, rain and drawing on shoes. He also likes me.”NICK: “Things me and Charlie Spring do together include: Watch films. Sit in the same room on different laptops. Text each other from different rooms. Make out. Make food. Make drinks. Get drunk. Talk. Argue. Laugh. Maybe we're kind of boring. But that’s fine with us.”Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the perfect couple – that they’re inseparable. But now Nick is leaving for university, and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyone’s asking if they’re staying together, which is a stupid question – they’re ‘Nic

Peaches and her pals go to the Moonberry Jubilee Fair​ in this adorable, cozy graphic novel that's all about going with the flow and enjoying life's heartwarming, laugh-out-loud moments. Mango can't wait to compete in the baking contest at the Moonberry Jubilee Fair. But when the recipe goes wrong, Mango has to learn how to "go with the flow" -- something that's VERY difficult for Mango to do. Thankfully, Mango's friends - Peaches, Taro, and Pogi - are there to help! Join Mango and all the adorable characters in Pocketon as they take a spon-tay-nee-us adventure that has as many ups and downs as Taro's favorite roller coaster. This full-color graphic novel is great for young readers beginning their graphic novel journey and graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It also features a Dyslexia-friendly font. It is perfect for fans of Hello Kitty, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and of course, all things cute!

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROPRAH DAILY'S NO. 1 SUMMER PAPERBACK 2024A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERGOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICKFINALIST FOR THE NEW AMERICAN VOICES AWARDAMAZON EDITOR'S CHOICE & TOP TWENTY NOVEL OF THE YEAR'A Brilliant, satisfying, compassionate mystery.' GABRIELLE ZEVIN 'Bittersweet, sensitive and moving.'GUARDIAN'I can't remember a book with more layers. .. I was riveted through the last page.'JODI PICOULTMia Parkson's life is turned upside down when her stay-at-home dad, the family's anchor, goes missing. The only witness? Eugene - her younger, nonspeaking teenage brother.As the Police struggle for leads, and her mother and twin brother struggle to keep things together at home, Mia gains access to key clues about her father's disappearance. Headstrong, hyper analytical, and with secrets of her own, she decides to try and solve the case. But could Mia's impulsive actions be putting her whole family in danger?'Gorgeous .a layered and innovative explora

Explore the five kingdoms alongside newly registered Nomad, Lance, as he journeys across sea and sky to find his lost brother! Lance never wanted to be a Nomad, but on his 19th birthday he gives up his homeland in the Sea Kingdom and starts his journey to find his missing brother-his first destination: the Sky Kingdom. However, things take an unexpected turn when he meets the mysterious Satra and the magical cat Saber who imbues Lance with supernatural powers. When the two decide to join Lance, it ignites a series of misunderstandings that will chase them throughout the kingdoms, branding Lance as a kidnapper with bounty hunters competing for their capture. Together, the trio will face unexpected foes, mysterious new creatures, and their own deep secrets as they band together on a quest to find Lance's missing brother and, perhaps, company to call home. From creator Captain Juuter comes the first print edition collecting episodes 1-23 of Nomads, originally published on Webtoon.

Put your eagle eye to a new challenge in this official coloring book featuring iconic scenes from the globally best-selling Where's Waldo? adventures! Bring busy Where's Waldo? scenes to life by coloring them in and search as you go. What colors will you choose? Can you find Waldo and his lost pencils in every scene? (The hunt is even trickier in black and white!) When you reach the end of the book, read the checklists for even more things to find! Wow! With quality art paper, this book can be enjoyed by young and old artists alike! And it features over sixty pages to color that will take you on an adventure from the saloons of the Wild West to the bright lights of a Broadway stage.

"This is a sensitive, beautifully illustrated book that helps children to re-frame their worries, and helps them to cope when their thoughts can start to feel overwhelming. I’d recommend it for all parents." - Prof Sam Wass, Child Psychologist and Neuroscientist"This book is a beautiful exploration of the all-too-common feelings of overwhelm and worry and acts as a sensitive guide to how young readers can cope when faced with their own very big thoughts. . . a sweet and supportive story. . . This is a gentle and hopeful read with a message of self-compassion." Inis Magazine, CBIThere are times when I don’t feel like myself. In these wobbly moments, my belly feels sick, my heart thumps, and sometimes I even want to cry. And that's because I'm worried. I call my worries … BIG THOUGHTS.Everyone has worries: BIG THOUGHTS. These Big Thoughts can be invisible, but loud – nobody else can hear the racket they make inside your head. Big Thoughts can be about the future – things that haven't and

A modern fable about a young girl who embarks on a journey to overcome fear and meets a supernatural creature along the way, for readers of What the Road Said and Where the Wild Things Are.When the angry cloud comes... Leila runs. The cloud grows and grows, and Leila walks deeper and deeper into its depths. Then she hears a voice. Underneath all the cloudiness is a spot of light. Leila works to dig the Voice out bit by bit, until she has a companion to walk with. Whether drawing them a map for when they get lost or creating a net for when they fall, Leila's finally able to soar with the Voice into a world of technicolor light. But will it be enough for them to complete their voyage home? Leila and the Voice is a picture book about the journeys we start, the fear we face, and the courage we grow into as we learn that we've had what we needed all along to face what scares us.

Rebecca Stead's The List of Things That Will Not Change gets a "Space Oddity" sci-fi twist in this "exceptionally lovely and uplifting" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about one boy's journey to go back in time to prevent his parents' divorce. The present is the last place James wants to be. Since his parents have separated, he's been living two different lives and neither of them add up to the great one he used to have. He thinks about his Top Six memories and wonders if he can go back. During National Science Week, James meets the enigmatic Yan, a girl who looks at the world with x-ray eyes, and discovers that time travel might be possible after all. The two budding scientists' quest to restore James's lost past brings them into contact with retro Australian Women's Weekly birthday cakes, old Commodore computers, chaotic rideshare vehicles of the future, and spacemen. But as they get closer to their goal, James is forced to consider that his favorite moments from

In this second punny adventure, little witch Crimson wants her friends to have fun on their first visit to the country--but everything goes wrong! Crimson Twill's new friends from New Wart City, Mauve and Wesley, are coming for a visit! But as soon as they arrive at Crimson's house in Cackle County, things start to go wrong. At the rotten apple orchard, Crimson's ripening spell goes horribly awry (what will they do with all that rotten applesauce?). Then, at the broom-straw field, Wesley cuts too much straw and starts to float away. And when the friends try to collect frogs' breath for their spells (it makes everything wonderfully green and warty), Mauve gets a stinky faceful of it! What on earth is going on? The whole countryside feels like something big is about to happen, and Crimson wonders if it has something to do with Granny Twill and that giant cauldron of stew she made. Can Crimson get to the bottom of this bad-luck mystery? And, more importantly, will her city friends ever wa

Available in paperback! A young chapter book series starter about a chicken who loves math, science, and learning new things--by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Krulik. Perfect for fans of Unlimited Squirrels and Bumble and Bee. Chirpy is a young chicken stuck in the family coop. But she's not like the other chickens who just sit around peck peck pecking all day. She's intrigued by the children who come home from a place called school. They always look so happy! (Well, most days.) So Chirpy sneaks onto the bus one morning, hides in the classroom . . . and discovers a true love of math. When she shares what she's learned with the other chickens, they think she's one kernel short of a cob. Even so, Chirpy is determined to find a formula for fowl success by pecking away. But when a hungry fox tries to attack the coop, can she find the equation for a simple solution? With lively two-color art throughout, plus a fun hands-on simple machine activity, this eggs-ellent young chapter bo

*A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year* For twelve-year-old Lucy Stulligross, a boring summer without her best friend turns into an unexpected coming-of-age journey of firsts. Perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and Jarad Greene.With her best friend away at camp, tons of chores to do, and her dad always on her case for being such a tomboy, Lucy is dreading summer. That is, until Milforth's plan to revive an old carousel for the town's 150th anniversary brings artist Ray and her daughter, Ana鮢, to town. Ana鮢 is smart, funny, and easy to talk to, and Lucy--who's used to being judged for her looks and interests--finally feels at ease in her own skin. And she thinks she may feel something for Ana鮢, too.Leading up to Milforth's big birthday, tensions begin rising with locals, thanks to a shifty development company trying to overrun the town. Things also come to a breaking point at home, when Lucy butts heads with her dad over how she wants to express herself as a girl.Can Lucy find t

Become an eyewitness to the high-flying world of aircraft and the history of flight. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of incredible flying machines. Children can learn all about the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Find out about how technology made flight possible, which tools pilots use, and how taking to the skies has shaped human history.Throughout the pages of this children’s guide to aviation, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature. - A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Flight gives a detailed overview of all things aircraft for kids aged 9+, including helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Using full-colour photographs of different types of aviation, including an aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliner

'A master storyteller' -GUARDIAN'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESA MOTHER'S SECRETS CAN BE DEADLYWinter is closing in on the Mornington Peninsula and the coastal community of Waterloo is looking for ways to keep warm. But things start to heat up for Detective Inspector Hal Challis when Janine McQuarrie is shot in a quiet country lane while her terrified daughter watches from the car.As the compromising details of the McQuarries' personal lives come to light, Challis and Detective Sergeant Ellen Destry are faced with another complication: the victim's father-in-law, who is also their superintendent. It seems everyone has something to hide this winter. Can the truth be uncovered before the killer strikes again?From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the third Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

Color in over 100 adorable, cozy characters, patterns, and inspirational quotes in this official Pocket Peaches coloring book. It's the perfect coloring book for fans of Hello Kitty, Squishmallows, Pusheen, and more! This adorable coloring book based on the Pocket Peaches webcomic is one not to be missed! Color in 100+ images of Peaches the bunny and her Pocketon pals; her adorable dog, Sesame; patterns of sweet treats and yummy pastries like ube cakes and chocolate croissants; and uplifting quotes like "You got this!" Use the perforated pages to carefully tear out your colored pages and put them on display, and use the super cute ticker sheet of the Pocket Peaches gang in the back to decorate whatever you wish. The Pocket Peaches Coloring Book is a must-have item for anyone who loves all things cute, cozy, and delicious. "Chock-full of charm with a lovable cast of characters. Pocket Peaches is a winner!" - Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of Big Nate

The bone-shaking new trilogy continues - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Vengeance is a killer. A killer is stalking and murdering sorcerers, and Valkyrie Cain is next on his list.While hunting down a cult of magical terrorists intent on taking their revenge on the mortal world, Skulduggery and Valkyrie are drawn into a murder investigation with unsettling similarities to a case they just closed - the case that nearly took the lives of both Valkyrie's sister and girlfriend.With the body count rising, a special night approaches - a night where the elite of sorcerer society will gather on a remote island to witness a ceremony that could change that society forever.Speeches will be made, champagne will be sipped, and two things will become terribly, distressingly clear...No one is safe. And not everyone will make it out alive.

The Eisner and Ringo Award-nominated final installment of Brenna Thummler's bestselling Sheets trilogy is now available in a deluxe hardcover edition featuring never-before-seen bonus content!Following the events of Sheets and Delicates, Lights brings Brenna Thummler’s characters, artwork, and ghostly charm back to life.Marjorie Glatt’s life was forever changed the day she discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family’s laundromat. One of those ghosts was Wendell: a lonely phantom turned Marjorie’s best friend. When he and Marjorie are joined by ghost-enthusiast Eliza Duncan, the three friends band together in friendship, bravery, and all things paranormal.Wendell died far too young and now must wander the Land of Humans with nothing more than a sheet for a body. He knows how he died—a tragic drowning accident—but lately he’s grown curious about his past life. He wants to know more about why he died, not just how he died. It’s not easy, though, since Wendell’s memory of his human l

The twenty-first century has seen so many advancements--in technology, research, healthcare and education. We are now more connected through technology than our ancestors have ever been, yet we are more isolated and lonely than our ancestors ever were. The ease with which things are available to us has led to a fast-paced lifestyle. That lifestyle, accompanied by a bad diet and lack of exercise, can sometimes lead to dysregulated thoughts. Awareness of this anomaly, acceptance to change and finally, embracing tools to regulate our feelings, are required to ensure we lead balanced lives that centre our thoughts and emotions. In Ancient Chants for Modern Times, Aatmanika Ram harnesses the wisdom of some of the ancient beliefs and practices of her Indian roots, and suggests tools to help overcome any stressful situations that may arise. These suggestions are global in nature and are easy to follow irrespective of where you live. Apart from information on mantras/chants, this book also inc

THE No. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATIONTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATIONWINNER OF WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION DAGGER AWARD 2025A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK‘A full-fat, Michelin-starred treat’ SUNDAY TIMES‘A cult phenomenon’ iNEWS‘Took the literary world by storm’ BBC‘A killer Japanese novel’ THE TIMES'I have been glued to Butter’ NIGEL SLATERThe cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story, and translated by Polly Barton.There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine.Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, who she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking. The case has captured the nation’s imagination but Kajii refuses to sp

Magic and mayhem collide in beloved bestselling author Lynn Painter’s THE WISH SWITCH, perfect for her fans and teens Emma Rockford knows it will take a whole lot of magic to make the school year go smoothly for her and her best friends. Luckily, before Emma’s nana died, she left instructions on how to access a secret wishing well. Emma plans every wish … but doesn’t anticipate obnoxious new kid, Jackson, throwing in wishes of his own that literally knock hers off course. When Emma discovers that her wishes are starting to come true, but for Jackson rather than for her, things get chaotic very quickly.Wishes will come true and sparks will fly … but only if Emma and Jackson work together. From bestselling author, Lynn Painter comes a hilarious laugh-out-loud story of friendship, family, crushes, and wishing – with a delightful dash of magic.

Neighborhood friends greet eight different trucks until the truck they're really waiting for--the ice cream truck--finally arrives. A sweet and colorful celebration of vehicles, community, friendship, and ice cream!So many trucks drive down our street, each with a job it must complete.We'll wave to all and wish them luck, until we see the ICE CREAM TRUCK!The sweet anticipation of waiting for the ice cream truck is tempered by the arrival of eight other trucks--a dump truck, a mail truck, a fire truck, a news truck, a utility truck, an excavator, a garbage truck, and a cement truck--in this picture book celebration of vehicles, professions, community, friendship, and delicious ice cream. Illustrated by Terry Runyan and featuring a lively call-and-response text by Sorche Fairbank, Good Luck, Ice Cream Truck! will appeal to preschoolers everywhere. A great choice for readers who love things that go!

Fresh, cotton-candy-colored illustrations and important messages about being yourself and kindness towards others makes this adorably cute unicorn story a tasty treat kids will love.A fun read-aloud for fans of The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn and for anyone that’s ever felt different or misunderstood will fall for this winning picture book.Wee Unicorn isn't what everyone expects in a unicorn. She's noisy, and she's not magical. She feels misunderstood. Then she meets another misunderstood creature—a monster others are scared of—and she reacts in an unkind way. Will she be able to make things right?A bright, inviting world of colors and creatures, Wee Unicorn is pure eye candy—it dazzles and sparkles with its messaging of not making assumptions and loving who you are.Readers young and old will very much relate to feeling different and misunderstood while falling hard for this irresistible unicorn read-aloud!

For fans of Sally Rooney and David Mitchell,Writers & Loversis the insightful novel from Lily King, the author of theNew York TimesbestsellerEuphoria.TheNew York TimesBestseller‘A novel with the broad embrace of a 1990s Richard Curtis film’ –The Sunday Times‘Witty and affecting,Writers & Loversexplores where grit can get you, even when everything appears to be falling apart’ –inewspaper‘Captivating’ – Madeline Miller, author ofCirce‘Funny and immensely clever’ – Tessa Hadley, author ofFree LoveCasey is lost. She is mourning the death of her mother, the novel she has been writing for six years isn’t going anywhere, and her debt is soaring. Surely at thirty-one, when all her friends are getting married and having kids, she is too old for things to be this way.Then she meets Silas. He is kind, handsome, interested. But only a few weeks later, Oscar – older, fascinating, complicated – walks into her life, his two boys in tow. Suddenly Casey finds herself at the point of a love tria

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE KIND WORTH KILLING‘A killer read with twist after twist!’ JANICE HALLETT‘A shape-shifting psychological thriller.’ THE TIMES‘So many great twists and a truly chilling villain . . . Swanson’s best one yet.’ MARK EDWARDS‘The talented Mr Swanson does it again.’ SUNDAY INDEPENDENTAfter a whirlwind romance, quiet librarian Martha married Alan. But when she thinks she sees his mask slip, she starts to fear that his frequent travels might be a cover for something far more sinister.As she secretly starts to map his movements she unearths a string of dead women, but could these two things really be linked? Unsure of her own instincts, Martha turns to an old friend, Lily Kintner, who once helped her escape a toxic relationship in grad school. But what Martha doesn’t know is that Lily has a dark side of her own . . .‘A clever, ingenious, edge-of-your-seat thriller.’ LIV CONSTANTINE‘The stakes are high, the body count is higher, and yet I would still

Is there ever such a thing as being too considerate? It's another comedy of errors in this fourth set of stories featuring Jarvis's lovable duo."Bird, why are you blowing in my face?" said Bear."I'm just stretching my cheeks," said Bird. "Important to stretch your cheeks."Bear and Bird are the kind of friends who just want to make each other happy. So when Bird realizes Bear has had a leaf stuck to his face all day, she goes to comical extremes not to embarrass him--even if it means encouraging a new trend. And when they both grab the same excellent stick on a windy day, they outdo each other trying to give it back--until Bear comes up with a better use for their imagination. Whether following a hilariously--and touchingly--circular path on Swapsy Day or discovering there are as many times of day as there are things to do, Jarvis's classic pair fuses humor and heart in another quartet of adventures.

Is there ever such a thing as being too considerate? It’s another comedy of errors in this fourth set of stories featuring Jarvis’s lovable duo.“Bird, why are you blowing in my face?” said Bear.“I’m just stretching my cheeks,” said Bird. “Important to stretch your cheeks.”Bear and Bird are the kind of friends who just want to make each other happy. So when Bird realizes Bear has had a leaf stuck to his face all day, she goes to comical extremes not to embarrass him—even if it means encouraging a new trend. And when they both grab the same excellent stick on a windy day, they outdo each other trying to give it back—until Bear comes up with a better use for their imagination. Whether following a hilariously—and touchingly—circular path on Swapsy Day or discovering there are as many times of day as there are things to do, Jarvis’s classic pair fuses humor and heart in another quartet of adventures.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Egypt is your in-depth guide to the very best of the oldest tourist destination on Earth.Take day trips and excursions to see ancient pyramids, visit the monuments of the Nile Valley and the souks, mosques and madrassas of Islamic Cairo, experience local festivals and markets, and don't miss out on the delicious street food.Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Egypt.⃦ Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. ⃦ Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. ⃦ Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. ⃦ Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. ⃦ Area maps marked with sights. ⃦ Detailed city map of Cairo includes street finder indexes for easy navigation. ⃦ Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. ⃦ Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. Wi

A touching ecosystem story about friends in nature and the nature of friendship, by the bestselling author of The Leaf Thief. Produced in collaboration with Kent Wildlife Trust’s bison rewilding project, this is the heartwarming story of Bison and her forest friends. Bison feels very sad and lonely.She’s big and hairy, and sometimes a bit clumsy… and she doesn’t know why anybody would want to be her friend. But wise woodpecker knows that everybody likes different things, and that the other animals probably feel a lot differently than she imagines. Soon enough, as Bison eats her breakfast, has her bath and does her – ahem – business, she meets many different creatures who love her exactly because of her big, shaggy ways.As well as celebrating these differences, this enchantingly illustrated book explains to children, in terms that they can relate to, how the different animals within an ecosystem work in harmony and benefit one another, and the power of rewilding to shape these relations

This engaging introduction to chemistry tackles the key concepts and big ideas in a friendly and accessible way. From atoms to molecules, discover the basic building blocks of the universe and find out how chemists use them to create amazing new medicines, materials and more. Follow step-by-step chemical reactions, explore the periodic table and learn all about chemistry's real-life applications from solving crimes to producing green energy.Chapters in this book include:IntroductionFind out what chemistry is, and the amazing things chemists have learned to do with it over the centruries. What's the world made of?Discover the basic building blocks of EVERYTHING around you, why they're always changing and how they join together. Journey into an atomThe smallest building block - an atom - is itself made of even smaller parts.Keep track of the 118 atoms we know about so far in a handly chart called the periodic table. Making connectionsChemistry is all about what heppens when atoms connect

The second book in the YA graphic novel series about star-crossed lovers and misunderstood monsters, which is already a webcomic phenomenon! All Dr. Henry Jekyll wanted to do was make London a safe place for rogue scientists. That's why he and his best friend Robert created the Society for Arcane Sciences in the first place, and why their upcoming exhibition to show the public all the incredible things they can do for the world is so important. But ever since Frankenstein arrived, nothing has gone according to plan.... And now Jekyll's dirty little secret is about to become a huge problem. Hyde, his devilishly devious alter-ego, is fed up with being jerked around and Jekyll not letting him out to play. And he's just discovered a new trick that will allow him to take the driver's seat of their shared body. With Hyde behind the wheel, it's not just the impeding exhibition and the future of the society in jeopardy. The ruffian threatens to destroy something that's even more dear to Jekyll

From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the story of Usain Bolt, the fastest person in the world.Learn about the incredible life of Usain Bolt, the record-breaking athlete whose charisma, confidence and lightning speed captivated fans across the world.Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketer and sprinter from a young age. His school coach noticed his talent, and by age fourteen he was wowing fans with his speed on the track. Due to a medical condition named scolosis, it took Usain time to develop a training routine that worked for him, but by listening to his body and working with professionals, he learnt his strengths and played to them. In 2008 he took the world by storm at the Beijing Olympics when he broke numerous records. The following year he put his name in the history books when he became the 100m and 200m world record holder at the world championships.Despite the pressure, Usain continued to achieve great things –

Bluey and Bingo love to play games outside. They’re playing on the seesaw, setting up a Daddy Day Spa and even trying to catch a wild pig! Lift the flaps to find out all the hilarious things that happen during their games. Experience the fun of playing outside with Bluey and Bingo in this brilliant lift-the-flap book.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: What Games Should We Play?Bluey: I Love my FamilyBluey: Road TripBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure.Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

From the author of the beloved MR. TERUPT series comes a story with surprising truths about a student no teacher would wish for, and a teacher no student would want to be stuck with.No teacher has ever liked Carter Avery. So he doesn’t expect that Ms. Olivia Krane will be any different. In fact, he heard the rumor that the new teacher—nicknamed Owl-livia, or the Owl, for short—can twist her head all the way round to catch any kid who’s up to no good. And since Carter has a hard time sitting still and not blurting stuff out, he’s sure he’s in for rough times being sent to the principal’s office. Making things worse: annoying know-it-all Missy Gerber is in his class!But the Owl knows just how to handle Carter’s energy, showing his classmates another side of him. Everything’s looking up until Carter finds out that some people would like to see Ms. Krane replaced. The news spurs him on a secret mission to save his teacher. Then a disruption, heated words with Missy, and trouble outside of