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A comprehensive collection of science careers to wow and inspire the next generation of budding scientists.Have you any idea how many kinds of scientist there are? Perhaps you're keen to work in the field of science but are not aware of the diverse range of careers on offer. From deep diving in the ocean as an ichthyologist, or mushroom-hunting as a mycologist, to designing future spacecraft as an aerospace engineer, or helping to solve crimes as a toxicologist, there is a stunning variety of careers to aspire to.Flick through the pages of this book to discover what sort of scientist you could be. This book showcases a diverse array of inspiring careers across the four disciplines of chemistry, biology, physics and technology. You'll find details of what sort of work each job involves, the specialist equipment used and what key skills are involved. This will help you find a career that suits your strengths or even explore exciting options you had never heard of before.The simple, bold

A breathtaking fantasy world from the award-winning author of The Last Wild. In this spellbinding follow-up to Midnight Treasure, adventure with Tibor and Roza into an empire of vampirs and werwolves. For readers who loved Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures or S.F. Said's Tyger.Praise for Midnight Treasure: 'Stop the hunt for your next epic read because this is a treasure of a fantasy book. High stakes, big heart, frightfully good' A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesIn a world of vampirs and werwolves, Tibor and Roza are heirs to the throne. They're the only people alive who can defeat the vampir emperor, the White Prince.If only they could agree on how.Join them on their epic treasure hunt for the long-lost Wolf Crown. Can they outwit the White Prince's spies, dragons and werwolves - before it's too late?From the award-winning Piers Torday comes this spectacular, irresistible treasure hunt: there will be clues, spells, imprisonments and escapes, fights, betrayals ... but

Hilarious adventures featuring Frank, a very naughty, very magic hamster!Sana has always wanted a hamster. But when she gets Frank she gets a bit more than she'd bargained for. Because Frank is a special hamster. A MAGIC hamster. And a VERY NAUGHTY magic hamster, who keeps getting Sana into all kinds of trouble!And Frank just keeps getting more magical powers. Whether he's freezing time or shrinking Sana down to the size of a mouse, one thing's for sure ... life with a magic hamster is never boring!Two funny and magical stories in one book!

A heartwarming tale of adventure, bravery and one baby turtle who changes her world for good - from the bestselling and award-winning creators of The Lion Inside.On a midnight-black beach, it's time for a GRAND HATCHING. A rowdy crowd of animal onlookers have gathered to see which baby turtle will win the great race to safety in the sea.But when Tula's brother loses his way, this baby turtle faces a difficult choice: will she choose to win the race or will she turn back to rescue her brother? And will the other animals stay on the sidelines, or will Tula's brave decision inspire them to join the rescue mission?An inspiring and funny rhyming story of how we ALL have the power to change things for the better.Look out for more wonderful books from The World of Rachel Bright and Jim Field:The Lion InsideThe Koala Who CouldThe Squirrels Who SquabbledThe Way Home for WolfThe Whale Who Wanted MoreThe Gecko and the EchoThe Pandas Who PromisedThe Camel Who Had the HumpPraise for The Lion Inside

In this four-story collection best friends Kirsty and Rachel must help the fairies protect friendships everywhere!Join best friends Rachel and Kirsty on four magical adventures with the Friendship Fairies!This bumper story collection contains Esther the Kindness Fairy, Mary the Sharing Fairy, Mimi the Laughter Fairy and Clare the Caring Fairy.The girls must help the fairies find their magical objects before friendships everywhere are ruined. Can Rachel and Kirsty work together to show how powerful true friendship can be?Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comDo YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic and collect all the books in the range.

A joyful and reassuring rhyming story about overcoming feelings of shyness, from the bestselling and award-winning author of The Lion Inside.Little Hideysaurus loves the hush and quiet. Crowds are REALLY not her thing.But one day, her parents decide to throw a HUGE party! And as the guests keep arriving, it all becomes too much for Hidey. With wibbly knees and a squeezy heart, she HIDES!Will Hideysaurus miss the party? Or can a very brave dinosaur help her find a way to join in the fun?The perfect picture book for little Hideysauruses who might be feeling shy about parties or starting a new school or nursery. From bestselling creators Rachel Bright (The Koala Who Could) and Chris Chatterton (Ten Minutes to Bed). Check out the other brilliant books in the DinoFeelings series:The WorrysaurusThe HugasaurusThe StompysaurusThe WobblysaurusThe Chattysaurus

第六集帶領讀者踏上海外任務，這次Toto與夥伴來到愛爾蘭！令人意外的是，這次請求協助的竟是他們的舊對手──Archduke Ferdinand。據他所言，有一個神祕幫派正在暗中行動，似乎與一批埋藏於懸崖山丘中的寶藏有關。Toto喬裝潛入後，發現情況遠比預期複雜。面對熟悉的敵人與陌生的地形，她必須集結團隊力量，搶在對手之前找出寶藏的真相。Toto is no ordinary cat, and she can't wait for you to join her on her SIXTH ninja adventure! From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters. Toto and her friends are on their way to Ireland. Their old arch rival Archduke Ferdinand needs their help infiltrating a gang who he feels sure are up to something.Toto disguises herself and soon discovers there is some very valuable treasure buried in the hills above the town in the cliffs. The race is on - can Toto and her friends track down the treasure in time - or will their enemies get there first...? Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! F

★刻畫細膩的女巫魔法世界，融合藥草、毒藥與魔法治癒的獨特設定。★緊湊的懸疑情節，解開姐妹中毒謎團，搭配輕鬆幽默的魔法元素。★從敵對到信任的浪漫關係，展現溫馨又甜蜜的愛情發展。★深刻展現個人成長、家庭與重拾信任的主題。★融入巴基斯坦文化細節，增添故事色彩與真實感。適合喜歡溫馨奇幻、輕鬆魔法與浪漫成長故事的年輕成人讀者。《A Witch’s Guide to Love and Poison》是Aamna Qureshi所著的一本年輕成人奇幻小說，故事圍繞主角Bisma——一位生活在被稱為「被遺棄女孩們」的魔法森林中的年輕女巫。Bisma擁有使用藥草製作魔法藥劑和毒藥的能力，她用這些技能保護自己和她的姐妹們，這些女孩都是被社會遺棄或離家出走的孩子。當Bisma的姐妹們開始神秘中毒，她必須求助於她最不願意信任的人——鎮上富有且善良的藥劑師之子Xander，共同尋找解藥。兩人之間從相互厭惡到逐漸建立信任，故事中充滿了魔法冒險、親情羈絆，以及慢慢萌芽的浪漫情愫。書中也呈現了濃厚的文化元素和溫暖的人際關係，特別是姐妹間的深厚情誼。故事融合了輕鬆愉快的魔法氛圍和懸疑元素，讓讀者能感受到一個神秘而溫馨的奇幻世界。Brimful of charm' Heather Fawcett, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series'A tale as warm as a cup of spiced chai on a chilly evening' Sarah Mughal Rana, author of Hope AblazeBisma knows three things to be true: the Enchanted Forest will always be her home, she would go to the ends of the Earth to protect her sisters, and Xander Chapman is the most irritating guy she's ever met.Since finding a home in the Enchanted Forest, Bisma - a garden witch with a p

傳說中的 Ickabog 是真是幻？在看似完美的小國 Cornucopia 裡，兩個孩子勇敢踏上追尋真相的旅程。本書由 J.K. Rowling 精心編織，融合童話與現實的警世寓言，不僅帶來懸念與歡笑，也引人思索何為真正的怪物。Ben Mantle 的插畫童趣又充滿細節，替故事增添豐富層次，是一本兼具冒險精神與溫柔力量的作品。Prepare for a legendary adventure.Once upon a time there was a terrible monster called the Ickabog. ​Or so the story goes . . .​Prepare for a legendary adventure from one of the world's greatest storytellers J.K. Rowling, now featuring striking illustrations from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle.Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them.But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire, spits poison, and roars through the mist as it carries off wayward sheep and child

Bobs the puppy LOVES adventuring in the hillside until, one day . . . he gets a painful thorn stuck in his paw!Luckily, a tiny pixie comes to his rescue, only to leave as quickly as she came. Life goes on and seasons change, but when Pixie needs help, will Bobs be there for her too?From one of the world’s best-loved storytellers, comes this cosy and heartfelt tale about the big friendships that grow from the smallest acts of kindness.

A collection of poetry about world conflicts throughout history, with biographies about the contributors, with a poem and foreword written by Joseph Coelho.A powerful and moving collection of poems written by soldiers and civilians who have experienced different conflicts around the world and throughout history. Each poem is followed by a biography of the poet, and their relationship to conflict, as well as the background of the war that is the subject of each poem.Dating back as far as ancient conflicts like the Battle of Troy and taking the reader through to 21st century conflicts, this collection explores shifting tones of patriotism and disillusionment, to finding hope in bleak times.

本書 A Hole in the Head 由 TikTok 名醫 Dr Suzie Edge 帶領讀者走進醫學史最陰森的一面。從新石器時代的鑽頭開顱，到羅馬時期粗糙的牙齒修補，再到維多利亞時代的盜屍者與最初的解剖課程，這些「醫學的第一次」既令人毛骨悚然，又展現人類在追求醫療知識上的勇氣與荒誕。作者以生動筆觸和大量細節，讓讀者重新認識醫學發展的曲折過程。本書兼具獵奇與知識性，適合對醫學、歷史或人性黑暗好奇的一般讀者。Tiktok star Dr Suzie Edge is here to guide you through macabre medical firsts in all their gory and gruesome detail. Meet the Victorian body snatchers, witness beginner's dissection and see how broken bones used to be shoved back into place. From nasty neolithic skull-drilling to rasping Roman skull-filling, Dr Suzie Edge will leave no body part uncovered in her quest to demystify medicine.Equally fascinating and DISGUSTING, A Hole in the Head is the perfect gift for anyone fascinated by grossness in all its technicolour glory.

'Full of monsters, funny jokes and yummy food (dumplings and more!) I LOVE THIS SERIES!' - Maisie Chan, bestselling authorTHERE'S A NEW GOD IN TOWN. MONSTERS OF THE EAST, BEWARE!Sun Wukong, the MONKEY KING, and his trusty three-headed puppy, CERBERUS, are heading to Heian-Kyo, ancient city of JAPAN. When Wukong meets a named Momotaro whose MAGIC HAMMER has been stolen, they track the thief to an island of BANISHED BEASTS.Only Wukong and Momotaro - with the help of a SHAPESHIFTING FOX BEAST - can stop a monster from pitting humans and beasts against each other. If they don't...WAR will break out. And Wukong will never earn his place among the gods.PACKED WITH MAGICAL WEAPONS, MYTHS AND MIGHTY BATTLES, THIS WILL BE THE MONKEY KING'S GREATEST ADVENTURE YET!

Join power-hungry cat Alan and his loveable dog sidekick Fido as they take over the universe. Or at least try to . . . as long as they're home in time for tea! This laugh-out-loud, two-colour graphic

故事主角 Gabriel Avery 原本是街頭扒手，某天意外被帶進一所神祕學校——Crookhaven School for Thieves。這裡教的不是普通課程，而是開鎖、潛入、偽裝、解謎、偷竊與詐術；但學校真正的信念，並不是培養壞人，而是教學生「用錯的手段，做對的事」。適合喜歡 Alex Rider、M.G. Leonard、H.I.V.E.，或偏愛聰明主角、團隊冒險與校園祕密設定的讀者。即將改編為 BBC 電視影集！NOW a BBC Television series!Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book PrizeONE OF THE THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023Crookhaven by J.J. Arcanjo is a fast-paced middle-grade adventure series set in a secret school for thieves. The first book was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2023, selected as one of The Sunday Times Best Books for Children 2023, and is being adapted into a BBC television series, giving the series strong commercial and media appeal. The story follows Gabriel Avery, a young pickpocket who is recruited into Crookhaven, a hidden academy where students learn lock-picking, deception, infiltration, escape skills and the art of stealing. But Crookhaven is not a school for villains. Its students are taught to do wrong for the

Join in the counting musical fun with this brand-new picture book from the author of Giraffes Can't Dance! When a music-loving dog meets a fox with a fiddle, they decide to start a BOOGIE-WOOGIE ANIMAL BAND!Before long, the pair are joined by a lion with a lute, a tiger with a tuba, and a piano-playing penguin. As more friends join them, the band keeps getting bigger and bigger and BIGGER!But there's one band member missing . .. Who could it be?Count and jiggle along with this toe-tapping rhyming celebration of music and rhythm from stand-out pairing Giles Andreae (Giraffes Can't Dance) and Nick East (Christopher Pumpkin).

From the New York Times bestselling author, and the phenomenon behind Wings of Starlight."Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters." - Chloe GongLOVE MAKES MONSTERS OF US ALL.Wren Southerland''s reckless use of magic has cost her everything: she''s been dismissed from the Queen''s Guard and separated from her best friend - the girl she loves. So when a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate, Colwick Hall, to cure his servant from a mysterious illness, she seizes her chance to redeem herself. The mansion is crumbling, icy winds haunt the caved-in halls, and her eccentric host forbids her from leaving her room after dark. Worse, Wren''s patient isn''t a servant at all but Hal Cavendish, the infamous Reaper of Vesria and her kingdom''s sworn enemy. Hal also came to Colwick Hall for redemption, but the secrets in the estate may lead to both of their deaths. With sinister forces at work, Wren and Ha

A collection of daring short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller – perfect for children aged eight!Meet the wizard who can tell your future and find the princess’s stolen crown in these short stories from Enid Blyton. Filled with excitement, adventure and much more, this collection is perfect for children aged eight and up!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.

Join the adventure with the Famous Five – brought to life for the first time as an exciting full-colour graphic novel!Brilliantly retold with all the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age.Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog are The Famous Five! Their cycling trip takes a turn when Dick is kidnapped! Who could have taken him? And will they find the answer at Owl’s Dene, a mysterious mansion in the middle of the woods?

Join the adventure with the Famous Five – brought to life for the first time as an exciting full-colour graphic novel!Brilliantly retold with all the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age.Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog are having a caravan holiday. It only gets more exciting when they stumble across a circus. But there’s no time to clown around because these circus people aren’t what they seem to be, and soon the Five are caught up in another adventure.

A joyful and reassuring rhyming story about overcoming feelings of shyness, from the bestselling and award-winning author of The Lion Inside.Little Hideysaurus loves the hush and quiet. Crowds are REALLY not her thing.But one day, her parents decide to throw a HUGE party! And as the guests keep arriving, it all becomes too much for Hidey. With wibbly knees and a squeezy heart, she HIDES!Will Hideysaurus miss the party? Or can a very brave dinosaur help her find a way to join in the fun?The perfect picture book for little Hideysauruses who might be feeling shy about parties or starting a new school or nursery. From bestselling creators Rachel Bright (The Koala Who Could) and Chris Chatterton (Ten Minutes to Bed). Check out the other brilliant books in the DinoFeelings series:The WorrysaurusThe HugasaurusThe StompysaurusThe WobblysaurusThe Chattysaurus

This amazing unofficial book gives you everything you need to create over 20 amazing challenges in Minecraft.This amazing unofficial book gives you everything you need to create over 20 amazing challenges in Minecraft.If you're playing Minecraft online with friends, you need this cool new collection of amazing Minecraft challenges! This book gives you simple, step-by-step instructions for building amazing arenas, setting up fun quests, and organising server-wide games.Difficulty levels range from easy-to-play games like hide-and-seek and racing, to fun building challenges, and all the way up to huge epic tasks involving all your friends. Best of all, you don't need to mod your copy of Minecraft-all the challenges here can be shared with your friends without any extra downloads or alterations to regular Minecraft. If you're looking to create some spectacular challenges to amuse and amaze your friends, look no further!

準備好迎接飛龍冒險了嗎？真人版《馴龍高手》電影即將上映！這本電影故事書帶你重返嗝嗝與沒牙仔的初次邂逅，看他們如何顛覆傳統、讓維京人學會與龍共生。粉絲必收，一起再飛一次，感受那段改變世界的友情與勇氣！Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!This is a storybook adaptation of the movie.Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres June 13, 2025!This is a storybook adaptation of the movie.Hiccup and Toothless are back for more adventures and Berk! Fans of the original How to Train Your Dragon film will love this exciting live-action version, soaring into theatres on June 13, 2025. Fans of the movies will love reliving how Hiccup first met Toothless and taught the VIkings of Berk that they are able to live in harmony with dragons.

從血漿儲存技術到瘧疾治療的突破，本書透過幽默漫畫，介紹醫學史上數個影響深遠的創新與發現。孩子將認識 Charles Drew 如何改變輸血方式，也會發現中國科學家如何從植物中找到對抗瘧疾的藥物。每一段故事都展現出科學探索中的挑戰與堅持。漫畫由 Jess Bradley 繪製、Paul Mason 撰寫，並由倫敦大學學院的 Dr Anna Simmons 審訂專業內容，知識嚴謹而趣味十足。搭配主題延伸頁，更進一步解析核心醫學概念，是孩子進入醫學與生命科學領域的入門書。An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine. Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant Dr Anna Simmons, UCL.Comic Strip

他是酋長之子、部落未來的希望，卻一點也不像傳說中的英雄。嗝嗝‧赫德克三世只想好好通過訓練龍的考驗，但偏偏他的龍小小一隻，還沒牙齒。當巨龍甦醒、全族陷入危機時，這位看似平凡的男孩，能否逆轉命運？感動無數讀者的冒險經典，真人版電影原著，等你來重溫最初的傳奇。Read the book that inspired the DreamWorks live-action film How to Train Your Dragon!Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very ordinary boy, finding it hard to be a Hero.In the first How to Train Your Dragon book Hiccup must lead ten novices in their initiation into the Hairy Hooligan Tribe. They have to train their dragons or be BANISHED from the tribe FOR EVER!But what if Hiccup's dragon resembles an ickle brown bunny with wings? And has NO TEETH? The Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus is stirring and wants to devour every Viking on the Isle of Berk . . .Can Hiccup save the tribe - and become a Hero?

本書延續《Passenger》故事，描繪艾塔與尼可拉斯在不同時空中尋找彼此，並對抗企圖摧毀未來的陰謀。隨著更強大力量出現，時間本身面臨崩解危機。結合冒險與愛情元素，帶來緊張且情感濃烈的續作發展。The stunning sequel to the New York Times bestselling Passenger, from the critically acclaimed author of Lore. A riveting time-slip romantasy that will sweep you through centuries as two lost lovers fight to reunite and restore the timeline. Perfect for fans of Outlander and Leigh Bardugo.''Grabs you by the heart from its opening notes and doesn''t let go'' - Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and RosesTexas, 1905Etta didn''t know she was a traveller until the day she found herself not just miles, but years from home. Now, stranded in time, separated from the man she loves, and at the mercy of her enemies, she learns of a new Ironwood plot, more dangerous than she could have ever imagined: to destroy the future she longs to return to. Nassau, 1776Devastated by Etta''s disappearance, Nicholas is forced to enlist the help of Sophia Ironwood. But after a deadly mistake dera

Meet the cat who went to see the Queen, the bird who loves shiny things and the horse that turned into a pig. This collection of short stories by Enid Blyton is filled with exciting animals ready for adventure! Will you join them?These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton’s bumper short story collections. New in 2025:Sleepytime StoriesFive-Minute Magic StoriesChristmas Bedtime Stories

白天是普通散步的狗狗，走進Tangletree森林後就變身成偵探！Peggy和她的小助手Stew（是一隻有行動力的小鼩鼱）天天都在解開森林裡的怪事件。本集收錄兩則詭異又爆笑的案件：森林裡出現神秘「呼呼」聲，大家都說那是怪物──真的是嗎？而在蔬菜大賽中，胡蘿蔔會跳、黃瓜會炸、馬鈴薯竟然漂浮起來？！Join Peggy the dog and her faithful sidekick, Stew the shrew, as they go on TWO brilliant adventures in Tangletree! This colourfully illustrated comic series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly. Peggy the dog has a secret... every day, during her walk in the park, she scampers into Tangletree Wood and becomes a brilliant detective! No mystery is too tricky to solve for Peggy and her faithful sidekick, Stu.Join them for two twisty adventures. Case 1: Tangletree HooterThe woods around Tangletree are filled with strange creatures. But what keeps making the loud HOOTing sound echoing among the trees? Some of the townsfolk think it's a monster.Are they right? Only Peggy and Stu can find out!Case 2: VegetroubleIt's time for the Tangletree Annual Veg Growing Contest, and the townsfolk are getting VERY competitive. But things take a weird turn

An adorable story about CONFIDENCE to boost self-esteem and celebrate kindness, set in an exciting, vibrant minibeast world. In the wild patch of the garden, under brambles roaming freeLive little bugs whose feelings are as big as big can be . .Little Sunny Snail loves celebrating her friends' talents at the Bug of the Month Award. She dreams of winning herself one day, but worries she isn't the best at anything! She can't flutter beautifully like Daisy Dragonfly, and she's certainly not super speedy like Waverly Water Boatman. Can Sunny's friends show her she has plenty to celebrate?Inspiring the littlest bugs to encourage their friends and recognise their own gifts too.Beautifully brought to life by Hollie Hughes, author of The Girl and the Dinosaur and Nila Aye, illustrator of Nature Trail. Don't miss more from the LITTLE BUGS, BIG FEELINGS series:You Can Do It, Clover!Be Yourself, Buddy!

The first HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON book ever!Read the book that inspired the new DreamWorks live-action film How to Train Your Dragon, coming in 2025.So begins Cressida Cowell's stories about a little Viking who cannot fit in. Unlike his dad, Stoick the Vast, Hiccup is tiny, thoughtful and polite and scared of almost everything - especially of going to sea for the very first time.But go he must . . . so who will save the day when everything goes wrong aboard ship and all the big Vikings lose their cool?This wonderfully witty fable will delight all those who have ever faced up to their worst fears.

Hope House is more than just a building – it’s a place of magic and mystery. . .When Amal and her family unexpectedly inherit the enchanted clifftop home, they can’t believe their luck. But their joy is short-lived when a mysterious couple arrives, claiming the house is theirs and giving Amal’s family just thirty days to pack up their stuff and leave before they demolish it completely.The clock is ticking, and Amal is determined to save Hope House from destruction. How will she unravel the secrets of the house and its mysterious benefactor in time to save it?A page-turning, lyrical mystery with a magical twist, perfect for fans of Matt Goodfellow, Onjali Q. Raúf and Disney’s Encanto. Featuring accessible text in verse and beautiful illustrations throughout.

童書暢銷作家Chris Colfer的新作，本書描寫十一歲的Roswell Johnson意外被外星人綁架後，踏上與一群古怪卻可愛的外星夥伴聯手拯救地球的冒險旅程。他本來只是個熱愛宇宙的小男孩，如今卻成了地球命運的關鍵。故事中，來自不同星系的角色各有鮮明性格，從潔癖螳螂、愛唱反調的灰人，到不按常理出牌的香菇人，組成一支令人哭笑不得卻默契漸生的隊伍。推薦給喜愛《Guardians of the Galaxy》或《The Land of Stories》系列的孩子。The bestselling author of The Land of Stories and A Tale of Magic returns with a funny, heartfelt, action-packed adventure to save the world! Perfect for fans of Guardians of the Galaxy.Eleven-year-old Roswell Johnson is obsessed with space and life beyond our planet. So, when he's accidentally abducted in a spaceship, it feels like his biggest dream has come true - aliens are real!With the sinister General Xelic and his evil army of Reptoids planning to attack Earth, Roswell must team up with a quirky group of other-worldly beings: a Mantis with a fear of germs, a Cyborg programmed to take everything literally, a telepathic Pleiadean, two bickering Grays, and an overly confident Fungarian.Can Roswell and his eccentric gang of alien adventurers save Earth f

One rainy day, a bored brother and sister listen to their wise grandmother's advice: "Use those beautiful and brilliant minds of yours. Lift your arms, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and believe in a thing." And before they know it, their imagination takes them on a beautiful adventure through ancestry, strength and resilience. They dream, they believe and eventually .. . they fly.A poignant tale about the power of imagination, from the award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming, Jacqueline Woodson.

The Five are having fun planting vegetables on a farm. But when all of their hard work is ripped up out of the ground, it’s up to the Five to find the thief before even more food is stolen!Set in the world of Enid Blyton’s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page – perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, Five to the Rescue!, Five and the Runaway Dog, Message in a Bottle, Timmy and the Treasure, The Mysterious Noise, Five and the Missing Prize and The Library Mystery, illustrated by Becka Moor.Enid Blyton’s eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all: A Lazy Afternoon, George’s Hair Is Too Long, Well Done, Famous Five, Five and a Half-T

A collection of brilliant short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller – perfect for children aged five!Read about the time the pixies moved into the playroom and when a cloak that could make you invisible vanished in this exciting collection of short stories from Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged five and up!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.***Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton’s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

歡迎回到奇幻又神秘的「Nevermoor納威之地」！在第四集，莫里根‧克羅必須做出一個重要又危險的決定。當她受邀進入華麗的銀色區域，意外揭開了一段家族秘密，也捲入了一場謎樣的事件。金龍、白色婚禮、紅色血泊……冒險才正要開始。莫里根一邊面對成長中的神奇力量，一邊努力守護朋友與真相。這是一場關於勇氣、友情與尋找自我的魔法旅程，適合每一位熱愛冒險的你。Enter the fantastically Wundrous world of Nevermoor - perfect for all adventurous young readers. Morrigan Crow has a dangerous choice to make in the fourth of this bestselling, award-winning series ...Praise for Nevermoor: 'Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical ... quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years' Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike.In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow's life is about to turn upside down.When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel.She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon and a red pool of blood.Embroiled in suspicion and danger, Morrigan leaps head first

Can a crafty fox and a genius chicken complete an epic rescue mission… without one of them getting eaten? A funny action-adventure story from bestselling children’s author Dermot O’Leary, with glorious illustrations from Claire Powell.Charles Redfearn is one of Britain’s very best spies. He’s dashing, he’s clever . . . but he can’t stop chasing chickens. He is a fox, after all.When his French cousin goes missing in action, along with some vital war plans, Charles is forced to pair up with Gertrude Featherhorn – chicken and master code-breaker – to have any chance of a successful rescue. But will he be able to control his appetite?Featuring the cunning French Resistance, a daring castle break-in and a race against time to stop plans falling into the wrong hands, Charles and Gertrude’s mission is going to be even more important than they could have imagined!Set during the Second World War, this amazing story brings history alive in a brilliantly fun way for readers aged 7-12.Dermot O’Lea

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this retelling of a traditional tale, a woman makes the biggest pancake ever but the pancake runs away!Everyone chases it, but they cannot catch the pancake. Then the pancake comes to a river ...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this retelling of a traditional tale, a turnip grows to an enormous size. Everyone must help to try to pull it up!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Green 5.

This frog wants to know: are YOU a frog, too?Help Frog find its fellow pair in this super silly board book. Lift the flaps and uncover all sorts of other green-coloured things along the way, from some friendly popping peas to a pair of splashy boots. With a surprise mirror ending underneath the final flap that will have little frogs everywhere giggling with joy!Don't miss .. . Are You a Banana?