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Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense. This special edition of the book to celebrate the 5 year anniversary comes with a gold foiled cover.This special edition of The Boy at the Back of the Class comes with a gold foiled cover to celebrate the 5 year anniversary.WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2019WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2019SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2019Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense.There used to be an empty chair at the back of my class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it.He's nine years old (just like me), but he's very strange. He never talks and never smiles and doesn't like sweets - not even lem

From the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic. 'Wild magic . .. fabulous' Guardian'thrill-packed, highly imaginative' The Times'secrets and lies, monsters and magic' Daily MailThere is no Magic here on Earth. At least, that's what you've been told .. . But in an ordinary-looking house in an ordinary-looking village, live a group of children who are about to uncover a secret.When 11-year-old K2 O'Hero discovers he has a Magical gift allowing him and his siblings to travel to alternative worlds (yes, there really are alternative worlds out there), some very weird things start happening. And when someone they love is in danger, the children must set off on a rescue mission to a planet on the other side of the Galaxy . .. A family with a Magical secret . .. A child with a powerful Gift . .. A story that is OUT OF THIS WORLD . .. WARNING: Contains Dangerous Space Travel and

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Chris Colfer's No.1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories with this gorgeous illustrated anniversary edition!Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales. The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.But after a series of encounters with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls alike, getting back home is going to be harder than they thought. This special ten-year anniversary edition of the book that launched it all includes a new author's note and over 20 new full-colour, full-page illustrations from series illustrator Brandon Dorman, making this the perfect gif

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

A collection of stories full of magical creatures and exciting adventures from Enid Blyton, the world’s best-loved storyteller.Get ready to enter a world of hidden treasure, dazzling spells and enchanting tales. From wicked witches stealing from the Fairy Queen, to missing keys in Fairyland, there’s magic everywhere in this collection of short stories by Enid Blyton.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 2024:Goodnight StoriesFive-Minute Summer StoriesMagical StoriesOne-A-Day Christmas Stories

WINNER OF THE INCLUSIVE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AWARDSMeet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery! Infectiously funny, and full of her trademark warmth, Meet the Maliks - Twin Detectives is the brand-new series from Zanib Mian, author of Planet Omar.Perfect for fans of Tom Gates. Maysa Malik just can't seem to be good like her twin, Musa. So, when she isn't allowed to go on a school trip, Maysa tries to change her parents' minds by taking part in a cookie competition at the mosque.But when the cookies are all destroyed, it's up to Maysa, Musa and their neighbour, Norman, to solve the mystery. They'll have to put their detective hats on to catch the culprit - and help save Maysa's reputation.

The No.1 bestselling series from current Waterstones Children''s Laureate and author of How To Train Your Dragon, Cressida Cowell. Enter a land of wizards, warriors, mythical creatures and powerful Magic in an exciting fantasy adventure.Witches are creating havoc in the Wildwoods and danger lurks behind every tree trunk. Wish is in possession of a powerful, Magic Spelling Book; Xar has a dangerous Witchstain on his hand. Together they can save the Wildwoods from the curse of the Witches but they are separated by the highest wall imaginable, and time is running out ...It was unlikely that these heroes should meet in the first place. Is it possible they are destined to meet TWICE?''A rollercoaster of suspense and surprise'' GUARDIAN''Cowell is moving towards national treasure'' BIG ISSUE''Another coup from Cowell'' SUNDAY TIMES

Self-named The Outcasts; Jake (Dealmo) and his friends Kellogg, Lemon and Fatyak like to spend their spare time playing role playing games. But things are about to get a little more interesting ...

TEN LITTLE: now a major TV series on Sky Kids!Join five little sprouts for Christmas chaos in this fun rhyming and counting adventure. Lift the soft felt flaps and help the sprouts with festive jobs such as hanging baubles up high on the tree and wrapping up all the toys, just in time for Christmas!Learning to count is fun with these sturdy board books with bright felt flaps on every spread, ideal for little hands to lift. A festive gift that is perfect for sharing and reading aloud at Christmas!Want more Five Little? Also available:Five Little MonkeysFive Little PrincessesFive Little DinosaursFive Little Pirates

A collection of dazzling short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller – perfect for children aged six!Enjoy these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world’s favourite storyteller. From fairies hiding in flowers to toy trains having a secret meeting, this fun collection is filled with magic, mischief and more!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 short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.

When Haggy Aggy's being unwilling and and doing everything witches NEVER do, who gets the blame? Me! What am I supposed to do now she going to be in a Celebrity Cheffing Show???! HELP!

Self-named The Outcasts; Jake (Dealmo) and his friends Kellogg, Lemon and Fatyak like to spend their spare time playing role playing games. But things are about to get a little more interesting ...Arm

What's Under the Bed? travels to the mysterious world that is just beneath our feet. Follow the underground adventures of two children and their cat to explore secret caves, fossils and even silver, g

Learn all about opposites in this fantastic lift-the-flap picture book.Say hello to Snip and Snap - two busy, funny and engaging crocodile friends. They might look the same, but they like very differe

《Passenger》講述少女艾塔被迫穿越時空，與水手尼可拉斯展開橫跨世紀的冒險旅程。兩人追尋改變世界的神祕儀器，同時面對權力陰謀與情感考驗。結合歷史背景與浪漫奇幻元素，是一部充滿張力的時空愛情故事。The New York Times bestselling Passenger, from the critically acclaimed author of Lore. A riveting time-slip romantasy that will sweep you through centuries to 1940s London, 1880s Paris, and beyond. 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 RosesNew York City, present dayIn one night, Etta is wrenched from everything she knows and loves and thrown into an unfamiliar world where she is certain of only one thing: she has travelled not just miles, but years from home.The Atlantic Ocean, 1776Nicholas is on a mission to deliver Etta to the dangerous patriarch of the time-travelling families, Cyrus Ironwood. But he''s drawn to the mysterious passenger on his ship, and the closer he gets to her, the further he finds himself from freedom.Into the UnknownTogeth

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!

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!

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, with surprises from old friends who live in the Faraway Tree and hidden birds. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.When Sandra finds her teapot in the garden she discovers a lovely surprise, as does William when he loses his kite and familiar friends from the Faraway Tree come to the rescue, in this beautiful collection of stories by the world’s best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. With charming colour illustrations by Becky Cameron, acclaimed illustrator of Treasury of Bedtime Stories by Enid Blyton and of Paddington and the Christmas Wish, this is the perfect gift.Step into a world of magic and nature with The Enchanted Library series. Look out for:Stories of Nature’s TreasuresStories of Animal SecretsStories of Dreamy AdventuresStories for All SeasonsStories of Starry NightsStories of Fairy FunStories of Woodland AdventuresStories for Cosy DaysStories of Tasty Treats

This bright, bold rhyming story from the creator of Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to numbers and counting for the very young and great to read aloud.Count from one to ten with th

Can you believe THIS? Haggy Aggy's only been witchnapped and put to work spelling a broken-down Amusement Park into the Scariest Fun Park Ever. All I can say is SOCKS, TADPOLES IN SOCKS and HELP!

Join Catboy, Owlette and Gekko in this super exciting book with press-out masks to press out and dress up in, perfect for little heroes everywhere. Packed with fun activities to do, this book will bri

A stunning and inspirational new novel from the bestselling author of THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN and TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE. THE FIRST PHONE CALL FROM HEAVEN tells the story of a small town on

By day, they are Connor, Greg and Amaya, but by night they are Catboy, Gekko and Owlette, the PJ Masks. Discover a year of PJ Masks fun with the official annual. Jam-packed with super puzzles, games

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?

A collection of exciting short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller – perfect for children aged seven!This exiting collection is brimming with adventure and magic! From a pixie painting flowers to the moon falling out of the sky, there’s something for everyone in these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world’s favourite storyteller.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.

Learn French with Monsieur Roscoe as he heads on an adventure through the city! From the bestselling illustrator of Oi Frog! and The Lion Inside.Learn French with Monsieur Roscoe as he heads on an adventure through the city . . .Monsieur Roscoe is planning a birthday party for Fry the goldfish, but she's disappeared! Help Monsieur Roscoe and his friends search the city for Fry, learning lots of new French words along the way.A fun and colourful picture book from the bestselling illustrator of Oi Frog! and The Lion Inside, Monsieur Roscoe will make learning French exciting for the youngest children. Each new word appears alongside its English translation, so readers can follow along with ease.Also available: Monsieur Roscoe On Holiday

A beautifully illustrated modern-day fairy tale, filled with friendship, fun and fairness. In a faraway land, a happy queen rules over the happiest of kingdoms. But when a new queen moves in next door and starts showing off her ginormous, brand-new, super-duper throne, the happy queen can't help feeling a little jealous snd decides she MUST have a throne of her own .. . no matter the cost.Can she learn that what makes a true queen is not what she has, but how she treats others?Filled with humour and heart, this beautiful picture book encourages everyone to be grateful for what we have and who we have to share it with.

每天去公園散步，對Peggy來說可不是普通的行程──一走進Tangletree森林，她就成了偵探Peggy！搭檔Stew雖然小小一隻（而且是鼩鼱），但機靈可靠，兩人總能破解奇妙謎團。這集收錄兩則爆笑案件：一把會自己跑掉的小喇叭，竟讓春季舞會差點開不了場；還有一間神祕的甜點店讓大家停不下嘴，但牙齒卻開始痛了起來……嗯，對面剛好有間牙醫診所，會不會太巧了點？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 these two twisty adventures. Case 1: Trumpet TroubleIt's the day of the Tangletree Spring Dance and the town band is desperate to play. But the trumpet-player's trumpet has developed a life of its own and has run off into the forest! Can Peggy and Stu catch it, discover why it's moving, and save the Spring Dance?Case 2: Cake CrimesTangletree has a visitor: a pop-up bakery with the most delic

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!

Homer''s The Odyssey like you''ve never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: The Odyssey has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Martin Bustamante.This series has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for all to enter and understand. With dyslexia-friendly design for readers aged 10+; inclusive art so anyone can relate to iconic roles; snappy simplified text; introductory material to set the scene; heaps of material at the back, looking at the play''s themes, language, publication, performance in history, a timeline of Shakespeare''s life and works, and more! Classics available: Macbeth, The Tempest, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Merchant of Venice, Frankenstein, Dracula, A Christmas Carol, Hound of the Baskervilles, The Odyssey.Praise for Classics in Graphics: "[...] an excellent job conve

Ghost Boys, the New York Times bestselling novel about a Black boy killed by a white police officer from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes, is brought to a new audience in this heartbreaking and powerful graphic novel with striking colour artwork by Setor Fiadzigbey.ALIVE Twelve-year-old Jerome doesn''t get into trouble. He goes to school. He does his homework. He takes care of his little sister.Then Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. DEAD As a ghost, watching his family trying to cope with his death, Jerome begins to notice other ghost boys. Each boy has a story and they all have something in common... Bit by bit, Jerome begins to understand what really happened - not just to him, but to all of the ghost boys. A poignant and gripping graphic novel about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in today''s world.

Snuggle into bed and read these delightful stories in the lead up to Christmas!From Santa’s lost sleigh bell to the clever goose who made it snow, there’s a festive adventure for everyone in these jolly short stories from Enid Blyton, the world’s best-loved storyteller.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 StoriesAnimal Adventure StoriesFive-Minute Magic Stories***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 tra

For 400 years magic was fading. Two extraordinary twins have changed everything. Now magic is back, but it’s out of control. . . Discover the extraordinary world of Artezans, by acclaimed middle-grade author, L.D. Lapinski.Praise for the Artezans series:‘A stupendous, witty, humane fantasy. . . an inventive, compelling world and characters I would die for. LD Lapinski is a genius!’ Louie Stowell, author of ‘Loki: A Bad God’s Guide’ seriesTwins Elodie and Edward Crane are Artezans, inheritors of strange and powerful magic. After surviving an epic battle with The Sandman, the twins are now shipwrecked on a mysterious island with storms raging around them. The islanders are welcoming, but troubled new friend, Laurie, knows more than they are willing to tell. And Elodie is haunted by ominous whispers that are growing ever louder.As magic spirals into chaos, it’s time for Ed and Elodie to face their destiny as they seek the lost Artezan Masters . . .

Now in gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic A VERY SPECIAL DAY, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Fourth in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*'Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Charlie's beginning to feel ready to say those three little words: I love you.Nick's been feeling the same, but he's got a lot on his mind - not least coming out to his dad, and the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder.As summer turns to autumn and a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick are about to learn a lot about what love means.This is the fourth volume of Heart

Jed needs a miracle. If he can't complete his quest within a year, he will die. If he can, he will become immortal. Jed and Kassia know that time is running out. And when their enemies hunt them down

PJ masks are on their way, into the night to save the day! By day, they are Connor, Greg and Amaya, but by night they are Catboy, Gekko and Owlette, the PJ Masks. Meet Catboy - he's super-fast, has su

The sun is down, the moon is up, and it is past bedtime. But outside the castle there's an awful lot of noise! Will the princess ever get to sleep?With a host of noisy fairy-tale characters and a fo

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.

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

The complete unofficial guide to weird, wacky, and wonderful in-game Minecraft activities!The complete unofficial guide to weird, wacky, and wonderful in-game Minecraft activities!Minecraft gives everyone so many opportunities for open-ended play... but when you have the whole world to explore what do you do?This book solves that problem, with 101 amazing ideas for fun challenges and quests in Minecraft. From finding every animal to making your own food factory, creating the ultimate underwater base to challenging your friends to an online dance-off, you won't believe the crazy tasks within. In-game activities range from combat quests to building challenges, and even mad stunts. This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to increase their Minecraft fun 101 times over!