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2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksKirkus Reviews Best Teen & YA Horror of 2025Knives Out meets Belladonna in this gorgeously gothic queer YA horror and dark romance about an inherited estate, murderous relatives, and a garden with a taste for blood, from the New York Times bestselling author of Don''t Let the Forest In and The Boy Who Steals Houses. Evander has lived like a ghost in the forgotten corners of the Hazelthorn estate ever since he was taken in by his reclusive billionaire guardian. He can never leave, he can never go in the gardens and he can never be alone with Laurie, the boy who tried to kill him seven years ago.But when his guardian is murdered and Evander inherits Hazelthorn, Laurie may be the only one who can help him find the killer.As dark secrets unravel, moss bleeds though the walls, poisonous mushrooms flourish beneath the floorboards, and Evander must discover what he''s really inherited before Hazelthorn''s garden demands to be fed.

Discover all the fascinating things there are to know about mushrooms with this perfect book for autumn and fungi enthusiasts.The world is a treasure trove of fungi. There are over 1.5 million known fungus species on our planet; we use them for food and medicine, they can be found in every ecosystem and on all continents, and they're even more closely related to animals than plants. They can also be as deadly as they are beautiful.Unearth the scientific, cultural and fantastical properties of mushrooms, and explore the world of mushrooms beyond what's in a kitchen, from a ballerina waxcap and barbie pagodas to a snowy disco and stinkhorns.This book celebrates their beauty, complexity and significance, and gives an insight into this fascinating kingdom of fungi.

Grab your magnifying glass and join the After School Detectives Club to puzzle your way through fifty mind-boggling mysteries in this official children's book inspired by the stories of Agatha Christie.With fifty mystery puzzles for budding detectives!From a crisis on a cruise ship to a country house poisoning and a treacherous train journey, there's something perilously exciting for every budding detective to solve!* Created in collaboration with the official Agatha Christie estate* Bringing the thrilling and mysterious world of Agatha Christie to a new generation of puzzle-solving, code-cracking detectives​* For children aged 8 and up

Uncover the mysteries of biomes in this fun, lighthearted geography seriesA fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!Do yeti crabs live up mountains? How does a leaf know it's autumn? And are there really plants that eat POO?!Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Biomes!With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up.Titles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions a

Uncover the mysteries of natural resources in this fun, lighthearted geography seriesA fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!Does money really grow on trees? How can you fit a T-rex in your petrol tank? And just WHERE do monkeys hang out in hot tubs? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Natural Resources!With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up.Contents:What are natural resources? / Is that a T. rex in your tank? / Where is the world's largest medicine cabinet? / Where can you see monk

Relive the history of the FIFA World Cup through the tournament's Greatest Of All Time moments in this dynamically designed book packed with action photography.A fully photographic book spotlighting the best moments from FIFA World Cup history, which spans 95 years and 22 tournaments, Including all the jaw-dropping goals, instances of team and individual brilliance, plus stories from the greatest World Cup matches.Every moment is told like a short story - a visual and narrative combination that brings to life the magic of the Greatest Footballing Show on Earth!

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

A hilarious and sparkly romp filled with all kinds of funny, festive unicorns! Count and sing along as the group of unicorns grows and GROWS over the twelve days of Christmas.On the first day of Christmas, my grandma gave to me . . .an elficorn under the tree!Count and sing along as the 'blessing' of sparkly unicorns gets bigger and BIGGER in the countdown to Christmas!From one baby elficorn to seven cosycorns crafting, ten particorns playing and beyond . . .A unicorn-filled twist on the beloved 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol, this hilarious festive picture book is the perfect Christmas Advent gift for all the Elficorns out there!

Princess Ava and Pugicorn are putting on their warmest clothes for this snowy magical adventure! The third book in a new series for young readers featuring the stars from the Pugicorn picture books.Princess Ava and Pugicorn can't wait for their town's winter festival! But then a mysterious egg arrives at The Magic Pet Shop, and it's up to them to look after it while they join in on the frosty fun.When the egg suddenly hatches, they'll have to find this magic pet a new cosy home. Will they find the perfect friend for this pet?PUGICORN'S SNOWY FRIEND is the next book in the enchanting new series from the creators of the Pugicorn picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.

Join the Octonauts on their global mission as they explore, rescue and protect animals in need.The Octonauts are on a global mission - on land! Enlisting their intrepid friends from around the world as Octo-agents - and equipped with a new fleet of land-based Terra Gups - the Octonauts' work is as vital as ever. They explore far-flung environments, rescue animals that need their help and protect the land and all living creatures.Featuring everyone's favourites from the original series, such as Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Cat, OCTONAUTS ABOVE & BEYOND introduces lovable characters like Paani, the water scientist monkey as they learn all about new environments, endangered animals, protecting habitats and more.

A creative art activity book inspired by the life and artwork of Vincent van Gogh.With creative ideas and prompts inspired by Vincent van Gogh's life and artwork, this art activity title will have young artists filling the pages with all sorts of vibrant and wonderful things.The activities range from colouring pages of Vincent's Sunflowers, to creating your own Starry Night painting, to planning your own worldwide journey, inspired by Vincent's own travels around the globe. Perfect for building children's creativity, and teaching them more about the exciting and colourful life of Vincent van Gogh.

Join the kids of the Science Club and discover states of matter through a combination of adventure, activity and experiment in this fun, story-based seriesJoin the kids of the Science Club and discover states of matter through a combination of adventure, activity and experiment in this fun, story-based series for kids aged 5 and upIt's Mrs Khan's birthday and she's having a party with the Science Club. It's a great way to learn all about materials and solids, liquids and gases. The kids discover how these different states of matter change from one to the other, as they mix fruit punch, freeze lollies, bake cakes and blow up balloons. Happy birthday, Mrs Khan!The Science Club follows a group of science-mad kids who meet at a club where they learn about science through their own experiences and discoveries. For example, at one club someone brings in a fossil, leading to an investigation into the rock cycle, dinosaurs and fossil formation. At another, a storm inspires the children to lear

A magical, festive tale of friendship, resilience and the true meaning of gift-giving. With stunning, atmospheric illustrations, this is the perfect story to treasure and share at Christmastime.A magical, festive tale of friendship, resilience and the true meaning of gift-giving. Written by Ruth Doyle and beautifully illustrated by Carmen Saldaña, this is a Christmas story to treasure year after year.On a night of swirling snow, the storm carries Donkey far from the farm where there is no longer room for him. He's lost, alone and certain he has nothing to offer the world.But when a message from a magical bird leads Donkey to follow a bright star, he finds a new purpose: to reach the forest and learn what gifts and treasures he has to share.On his travels, Donkey meets other animals who are lost in their own way: a lonely lamb, an old sheepdog who longs to be useful and a robin searching for a reason to sing. Guided by Donkey, the new friends help each other to navigate the storm to saf

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief. Perfect for holiday reading and the ideal gift, CHRISTMAS CHAOS contains six of the best Christmas-themed Horrid Henry stories, plus a bonus activity section packed with games and puzzles.Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of Christmas mischief.Henry LOVES Christmas, but chaos is never far away when he's around. Here are six of the best and funniest stories about Christmas presents, food, parties and more!An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.This collection contains the following stories:- Horrid Henry's Christmas- Horrid Henry's Christmas Play- Horrid Henry's Christmas Presents- Horrid Henry's Ambush- Horrid Henry's Christmas Lunch- Horrid Henry's Thank You Letter

Martine and Ben rescue a lion cub in this brand-new wildlife adventure story in Lauren St John's beloved and bestselling White Giraffe series.Imagine rescuing a lion cub . . .After Martine rescues an orphaned lion cub from a market, she dreams of keeping him forever. But Tau, the cub, already has a home. He's been snatched from one of South Africa's most famous game reserves.When Martine and her best friend Ben are invited to the reserve to help settle Tau in, they leap at the chance. But the beautiful wilderness is riddled with mysteries and secrets, and the lion cub's secret is the biggest of all.As Martine and Ben start asking questions, they quickly discover that there are those who'll stop at nothing to get to Tau. Will the lonely lion cub ever be truly free?Lauren St John's White Giraffe series has become internationally beloved. This is the perfect time to discover - or rediscover - this bestselling series.

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 silly, mind-fizzing collection of TRUE bedtime stories by national treasure storyteller Michael Rosen. Perfect for kids aged 6 and up!Britain's national treasure Michael Rosen delivers a silly, mind-fizzing collection of heartwarming true tales perfect for bedtime. For kids aged 6 to 106!These totally true (and very silly) stories are the perfect bedtime reading, either to share together or for newly confident readers to read alone.Giggle at the story of dogs who learnt to drive (yes, really), elephants who sway to classical guitar music, a fish who is best friends with a diver and the boy who found a huge giant shark tooth. Marvel at these silly, good news stories - there's something to delight and inspire everyone before bedtime.From the bestselling author of Chocolate Cake and We're Going On A Bear Hunt, this beautifully illustrated bedtime collection of five-minute true stories is perfect for kids aged 6 and older.

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

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

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

What REALLY happened in Ancient Egypt? In this graphic novel the animals of the past are here to tell you the REAL deal...So, you think you know about Ancient Egypt - the pyramids, mummies, and pharoahs? Well, we''re the animals of Ancient Egypt and we think it''s time we told you the REAL history. We''re kind of a big deal to the Ancient Egyptians. You might learn a thing or two, starting with the Pharoahs. Oh, boy. Did you know there were seven Cleopatras?! And eleven Ramesses? We''re going to talk about the really good stuff, like baboon guards, mummified cats, and sacred poop-pushers. This TRUE comic book will keep every reader glued to the page as they discover life in Ancient Egypt.

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.

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!

Did you know that wombats poo in cubes and that mice can drop up to 75 pellets of poo a day? Do you know which animal''s poo is sparkly like glitter? And which civilised animals always poo in the same spot, a bit like using their own toilets?With this fun and slightly irreverent book adapted from the bestselling board game, little readers can laugh while they learn all about different animals - specifically, how they poo!

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.

Can you help Julian, George, Dick, Anne and Timmy, better known as The Famous Five, solve these puzzling brain teasers? Find secret passageways, make your way through the maze-like tunnels and figure out where the smugglers are hiding with your five favourite adventurers.These fun five-minute puzzles are sure to keep you entertained for hours. All you need is a pencil, your brain and a thirst for adventure. Crack codes, find clues and solve mysteries, just like The Famous Five!

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?

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

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.

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

歡迎來到「馴龍高手學校」──英雄與龍共同受訓的奇妙學園！嗝嗝、沒牙仔與風行者雖然在每門課都墊底，卻意外捲入一場驚險又爆笑的大冒險：原本只是堂乖乖的戰鬥課，竟演變成暴風海上的沉船求生！？插圖豐富、還附龍語小辭典，絕對讓小讀者笑到停不下來！A brand-new HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON spin-off series, starring Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in hilarious, hair-raising adventures.Welcome to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL. Where Viking and Dragon Heroes are made!Join Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third and his dragons, Toothless and Windwalker, in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures at the Isle of Berk's Training School for Vikings and Dragons. Where they are BOTTOM in pretty much everything.Disastrous Lesson Number One: The Art of Battle.It was supposed to be a quiet, SENSIBLE lesson. Hiccup never MEANT to get into TROUBLE.But things take an unexpected turn along the way and Hiccup and his friends soon find themselves adrift on stormy seas, in a sinking ship, facing imminent DOOM, in one of their BIGGEST adventures ever...Packed with illustrations, action and even a Dragonese dictionary, this serie

An uplifting and empowering tale about finding new ways to navigate big feelings, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. As a shimmering sun lit the desert at dawn,A clumping of camels awoke with a yawn. "GOOD MORRRRNING!" sang one,"YOO-HOO! Rise and shine!""I will!" called another."Today is DIVINNNNNNE!"But not everyone has woken up in a good mood: Cuthbert the camel is having a bit of a bad morning. He's hot, he's tired and he certainly WON'T be walking to the oasis today! There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING that will get him out of his grump. Or is there?When Cuthbert makes a new friend, he discovers that even if things get off on the wrong hoof, we're all just one smile away from a happy rest-of-day.A laugh-out-loud tale of how choosing fun can turn a grumpy, humpy start into a happy ending. This spectacularly illustrated rhyming tale from the award-winning, bestselling creators of The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could is the perfect read for anyone who's ever had The Hump.

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

Find out what life was like for families in wartime Britain in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book.What was life like for families in wartime Britain? Take a walk down a street in Liverpool to find out.Explore family life during World War Two, from rationing to air raids, bomb shelters to evacuees. This beautifully illustrated book gives insight into the daily experiences of adults and children on the Home Front.Thoughtfully interspersed with spreads on the key moments of the war and information about them, such as what caused the outbreak and what happened on VE Day.

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