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‘Race to Imagination Island will suck you in!’ Chris Smith, author of Kid Normal ‘You’ll LOVE racing to Imagination Island!’ Maz Evans, author of Who Let The Gods Out? ‘One of the most joyful books I have read — you never want to leave!’ Jenny McLachlan Observers! Dreamers! Inventors! Explorers! The time has come to crown four new Protectors of Imagination Island. Do YOU have what it takes to win the Race? Mario Kart meets The 13 Storey Treehouse in this thrilling new series from the author of The Christmas Carrolls. The time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island.Children all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where anything they imagine comes to life. To become a Protector, they must compete in teams and complete a series of challenges to prove they have what it takes. Dreamy 10-year-old Luca is afraid of everything, not least the lightstream he stumbles into by accident.Imagination Island

New for 2024, a thrilling, funny and scary gaming adventure, perfect for kids aged 9-12 and fans of Minecraft and GoosebumpsGaming, adventure and an incredible friendship combine in this one-of-a-kind, heart-pounding, spine-tingling adventure that takes place in the space of a single night. Eerie, exciting, funny and deeply moving, THE LAST LIFE OF LORI MILLS is like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.Eleven-year-old Lori is home alone for the first time in her life, and she’s immediately done all the things she’s TOTALLY NOT allowed to do:1. Turned the heating up to the max.2. Built a GIANT blanket fort in the living room.3. Switched on Voxminer, aka the greatest game in the historyof the universe.But quickly, Lori realises something is wrong. She can hear strange whispers coming from the screen – and soon, they’re in the house with her. Could it be Voxminer’s most terrifying legend: Shade Girl?Trapped in her home as the doors and windows start to vanish and her phone goes dead, L

The only official Minecraft Science and Environment STEM book for children aged 7-11!Children embark on a series of adventures through the enchanting world of Minecraft, learning science along the way and applying their knowledge to complete tasks and earn rewards.Including content matched to the National Curriculum for Science for ages 7–11, this workbook takes your child into fascinating landscapes where our heroes embark on building projects and scientific journeys of discovery.This is a write-in science practice workbook with Minecraft project builds which uses the Minecraft game as a mechanism for learning the key science and environment knowledge covered in Year 3-6 (KS2).Accomplish science activities to help Minecraft characters on their missionsExplore different biomes in each topicEarn emeralds as they work through the book, and choose how they spend themComplete projects in Minecraft itself (compatible with all versions of the game), applying the educational knowledge that ha

The brand new guide to mythical retellings of women from antiquity for 2024You’ve heard all about the ‘brilliant men’ of ancient myth, but what about the scheming and scandalous women who were so often lost in their shadow?Bad Girls of Ancient Greece contains profiles of wayward wives, mad mothers, scandalous sisters and damsels, that quite frankly, caused others A LOT of stress in the ancient world.With the ever-growing popularity of mythological retellings, Lizzy Tiffin has written THE guide to all of the baddies of ancient Greece. This book stands as a reminder that us women really have been bad – in the best way possible – from the start.Written with humour and sass, Lizzy profiles the women in Greek myth and legend covering: mortals, goddesses, titans, nymphs (you name it, she’s done it). Here you’ll find the weird and wonderful escapades of the women we’re often lead to believe were minor characters.Bad Girls of Ancient Greece is an accessible, intel

Dog Man meets Bunny vs Monkey in Officer Clawsome: Crime Across Time, the latest time-bending mystery of EPIC proportions, featuring the greatest deep-sea crimefighting duo! The ultimate crustacean crime-fighter and seafaring sidekick are BACK. Welcome Clawsome: hero lobster, and all-round badass, and his partner Stariana, the sharpest and smartest starfish in all of Caper Cove! Crime doesn’t pay in Caper Cove with Officer Clawsome Stariana, on the case. They’ve already taken down the cove’s biggest criminal mastermind, Chowderhead, but now a new puzzling mystery awaits them.The town’s resident evil genius, Brain Sturgeon, has opened up a portal to the past, and the daring duo are stuck in the deep end! Fighting crime, dodging dinosaurs, and wrangling wild West outlaws, these two best friends have gotten tangled up in a mystery fit for the ages. Will they be able to restore the past, present, and future—or will time as we know it be lost forever? Find out now, in OFFICER CLAWSOME: CRIM

From beloved author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Family, the final instalment in the series that began with the Newbery Medal-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby. Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family! Ivan loves being a papa, even though it can be hard sometimes.But as he navigates the joys and challenges of parenthood, he can’t help but recall his life before the glass walls of the mall circus, his own childhood in the jungle – and his own twin. In the tradition of timeless classics like Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, the one and only Katherine Applegate has crafted a poignant, delightful, heartbreaking, unforgettable fin

A favourite children’s picture book classic!Packed with things to spot on every page, this picture book classic is beautiful, fun and a favourite with children of all ages.Everyone is busy in Busytown – from train drivers to doctors, from mothers to sailors, in police stations and on fire engines. Follow lots of busy people working through their busy days!

An elite team of MI6 agents must go undercover to unravel a smuggling network funding violent terror in the second thrilling adventure in the acclaimed Double O series by Kim SherwoodSix days. Three a

The epic conclusion to the Stonesword Saga chapter book series, which takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players deeper into the game than ever before! In their last adventure, Morgan, Harper and their friends barely survived a dangerous game, only to return to a Minecraft Overworld in total chaos! The rift that's been growing steadily larger in the sky is now on the verge of consuming everything in its path. The team has one chance to save Minecraft and their friend the Evoker King – but it may already be too late. Find out what happens in Book #6, the epic conclusion of the Stonesword Saga!

With special bonus content – a brand new story by Alice OsemanWINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2021A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe fourth novel from the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and the graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.It was all sinking in. I’d never had a crush on anyone. No boys, no girls, not a single person I had ever met. What did that mean?Georgia has never been in love, never kissed anyone, never even had a crush – but as a fanfic-obsessed romantic she’s sure she’ll find her person one day.As she starts university with her best friends, Pip and Jason, in a whole new town far from home, Georgia’s ready to find romance, and with her outgoing roommate on her side and a place in the Shakespeare Society, her ‘teenage dream’ is in sight.But when her romance plan wreaks havoc amongst her friends, Georgia ends up in her own comedy of errors, and she starts to question why love seems so easy for other people but not for her. With ne

The classic graphic novel adventure, perfect for fans of Charles Dickens!OLD books get NEW doodles – it's the classics as you've never seen them before!A hilarious new series that brings the classics to life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid and Dav Pilkey. And Charles Dickens.WHAT THE DICKENS?Ten-year-old Pip gets the fright of his life when he meets an escaped convict in a spooky graveyard. And that's just the beginning of an adventure that will lead him to a house full of secrets, a strange old lady and a journey to the big city to seek his fortune. But Pip is in for a BIG surprise …Join Pip in a rip-roaring story of family secrets, scary grannies and a REALLY annoying big sister in COMIC CLASSICS: GREAT EXPECTATIONS by Charles Dickens and Jack Noel.Look out for more COMIC CLASSICS:TREASURE ISLAND will have you HOOKED!Climb aboard with Jim Hawkins, a chatty parrot and a bunch of crazy pirates for a hilarious adventure across the seven seas.Get

Two fun illustrated Pokémon adventures in one fun graphic novel– perfect for new readers and gaming fans.Fans of Pokémon won't want to miss this cool graphic novel with two exciting new stories!This 128-page, full-colour graphic novel includes two stories jam-packed with adventure and Pokémon battles.First, in Fire-Type Fued, Ash and best pal Gary embark on a journey to Pallet Town, which leads them to a thrilling Fire-type battle between the Pokémon Infernape and Moltres. How will it end? Then, in Not Afraid of the Darkrai, Dawn and Chloe are exploring the Sinnoh region and discover a town suffering from nightmares. Will an epic battle between Cresselia and Darkrai help the residents?With tons of art on every page from the animated show this comic book is the perfect companion for Pokémon fans. Two exciting stories in one Cool comic compilation!

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Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 5 books have a word count of 4320 words with an expected reading rate of 90 words per minute.Liam and Suzy are on a school trip to Gothic Grange, famous for its lost treasure guarded by a scary ghost. Can this unlikely pair face danger together, solve the mysterious clues and find the treasure befor

Dog Man meets SpongeBob in Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop, a fast-paced and funny middle grade graphic novel series about the latest and greatest crimefighting duo! Meet Clawsome: lobster, crime fighter, and all-round badass, and his partner Stariana, the sharpest and smartest starfish in all of Caper Cove! Follow the dynamic duo as they fight such denizens of the deep as the Catfishburglar, Chowderhead, and the Brain Sturgeon. Crime doesn't pay in Caper Cove with Officer Clawsome and his partner, Stariana, on the case. Just ask the notorious Catburglarfish-she'll confirm.But when the beloved bakery Kelpy's Kelpcakes goes missing and rumors begin swirling about shark sightings for the first time in a hundred years, the duo is about to find themselves claw-deep in a mystery for the ages. Will this dynamic duo save the day yet again, or have the citizens of Caper Cove eaten their last Kelpcake...for good?

Book 1 of the new official Beano funny illustrated children’s pick your own story series – great for kids aged 7, 8, 9 and 10!Join Dennis, Gnasher and all of the Beanotown kids, and discover what it’s like to become a Bash Street Kid on the best school day ever!It’s your first day at Bash Street School and there’s something strange going on. No, it’s not the boy in a red-and-black jumper carrying a dog as if it were a backpack. Where are the teachers?!In this epic new Beanotown adventure, YOU are the main character. Choose which direction you’d like the story to go in and discover what it truly means to become a Bash Street Kid.

An illustrated character chapter book with puzzles for fans aged 6 and up!Solve the puzzles to find out where the story will take you next with this ultimate Pokémon adventure!Ash, Pikachu and friends head out on an adventure to discover an unusual Pokémon in the cold mountains of the Crown Tundra. Meanwhile Lillie searches for her lost father. Will they all succeed in their quests?Find out in this exciting chapter book, with a puzzling twist. At the end of each chapter, readers will have to complete an activity to tell them where to find the next part of the story.The perfect interactive gift for keen readers and Pokémon fans!

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees – full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read togetherTake part in the heroic rescue of a fishing boat in trouble, meet a boy who makes an extraordinary discovery in the vegetable patch, and find out how a farm cat forms a very special connection with a young Ukrainian girl.These three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child's week on the farm.From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.But the wildest of all the wild animals was the Cat. He walked by himself, and all places were alike to him.Cats have long been considered creatures of mystery and magic. Worshipped as deities in some cultures, feared as harbingers of bad fortune in others, it's little surprise that their enigmatic charm continues to capture our imaginations today.This classic collection of the most beloved cat tales includes Saki's ‘Tobermory’, in which a straight-talking cat leaves dinner guests aghast yet entranced; a Norse fairy tale involving a spectacular feline rescue; ‘The Dragon Tamers’ by E. Nesbit; and H. P. Lovecraft's strange story ‘The Cats of Ulthar’; amongst many others to enjoy for years to come.

Book 7 in the official illustrated series for children – perfect for funny kids aged 7, 8, 9 and 10!Join Minnie for this next adventure in Beanotown, along with Dennis and Gnasher!Bash Street have made it through to the knockout stages of Super Epic Turbo Cricket European Tour of Mischief for the first time in forever, and due to a case of mistaken identity owing to a rogue Gnasher racing onto the pitch, Minnie has just been made team captain! This should be amazing news, except Minnie’s parents don’t seem to be happy for her . . . In fact, now that Minnie thinks about it, they haven’t been happy in a long while.Join Minnie on her mission to cheer up her parents again the best way she knows how: with a Super Epic Turbo PRANK.Will it work, or will it unearth what’s really going on?Perfect for kids with parents who are splitting up – or just want to read a mega-funny story!

This new third edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced American English Dictionary has been revised and updated to include up-to-date coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. This dictionary is ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of American English. It covers all the words, phrases, and idioms that students need to learn and master to be able to speak and write effective English.With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. Thousands of examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. Additional information is provided throughout to help learners improve their knowledge of collocation, etymology, and synonymy.Informative and relevant vocabulary panels show how words are used in a range of everyday contexts. In addition, this dictionary offers learners guidance on how to communicate effectively in American English. The

Delight in the world’s most authoritative atlas – a unique and timeless gift for all occasions. Now in its 16th edition, the world’s most authoritative atlas has been extensively updated. Detailing our world as it is today, it includes more than 200,000 place names.At 45 cm high, this impressive world atlas will become a treasured possession. In addition to 263 pages of continuous mapping, there are a further 223 pages of extensive indexing, alongside a preliminary section containing essays from trusted academics who discuss topics ranging from global population, to climate change, and the composition of our solar system, to the water in our oceans. It is a benchmark of cartographic excellence, trusted by governments, media and international organisations, as well as households around the world.Updates include: • New country names for Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and North Macedonia (previously the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) • More than 8000 place name changes with names c

'A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge's heart melt' Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Carrolls The Christmariffic Carrolls hit NEW YORK! Funny festive middle grade from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder's Tinsel, and the Nativity! films The Christmas-crazy Carrolls are back - and this time, they're in NEW YORK! Holly and her family are about to lead the famous Christmas parade in New York City! But there's a hitch. They have been invited to join the EXCLUSIVE Christmas Club, whose members are among the MOST CHRISTMASSY FAMILIES IN THE WORLD. They simply have to follow the mysterious White Reindeer to find the Christmas Club's secret headquarters in Manhattan.But when the White Reindeer shows up in the MIDDLE of the Christmas parade, the Carrolls are faced with a dilemma . . .Should they stay, or should they go? With loveable New York characters, a mystery surrounding Holly's mum Snow's real name, and a

A stunning new collectors edition of the first book in the bestselling thriller trilogy, soon to be a major TV series!The New York Times No.1 bestselling YA crime thriller that everyone is talking about. Soon to be a major BBC series!A stunning collectors edition of the first book in this bestselling, award-winning series, presented in a beautiful hardback format with an introductory letter from the author, sprayed edges and a ribbon bookmark.The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it.But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the crime, Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn't so sure. When she chooses the case as the topic for her final project, she starts to uncover secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden. And if the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from the truth … ?Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, Gone Girl, We Were L

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Book 1 in the classic children’s fantasy adventure seriesThe Adventure Begins.A beautiful paperback edition of The Magician's Nephew, book one in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible.The Magician's Nephew is the first book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to journey through the wardrobe and back to Narnia, read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Book 2 in the classic children’s fantasy adventure seriesOpen a door and enter a magical worldOpen a door and enter a magical world.A beautiful paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.Four adventurous siblings – Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie – step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick u

Book 4 in the classic children’s fantasy adventure seriesA prince fights for his crownA beautiful paperback edition of Prince Caspian, book four in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.The Pevensie siblings are back to help a prince denied his rightful throne as he gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honour between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.A battle is about to begin in Prince Caspian, the fourth book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series, which has been enchanting readers of all ages for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to see more of Prince Caspian’s adventures, read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the fifth book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 10 books have a word count of 5760 words with an expected reading rate of 120 words per minute.Follow three woodland creatures – a bat, a frog and a hedgehog as they navigate dangers and prepare to hibernate for the winter. Each animal must face key decisions and risky obstacles as they try to find

A sparkling new 80th anniversary hardback edition of this classic fable. A wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed the world forever for its readers. Often seen as a symbol of childhood innocence, Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s best-selling book The Little Prince is cherished by children and adults alike across the globe.Ideal for children aged 7 and up. This beautiful new 80th anniversary edition with a glittering foiled cover contains the definitive translation by Katherine Woods and all the original illustrations. The Little Prince joins the ranks of A Little Princess, The Secret Garden & Peter Pan as a genuine children's classic of the twentieth century.Antoine De Saint-Exupéry was born in 1900 in Lyon. In 1921, he began his training as a pilot By 1926, he had became one of the pioneers of international postal flight. In 1935 he embarked on a record-breaking attempt to fly from Paris to Saigon.Nineteen hours into th

Get your kids into reading with this exciting new adventure in the Galar region for young struggling or reluctant readersJoin Pikachu and pals to help Ash and Goh solve a mystery in Galar!The new Pokémon are here, and you’ve gotta catch 'em all!Start by joining legendary Pokémon trainers Ash and Goh. They are trying to solve the mystery of the missing food in Cerise Park. Can Pikachu and pals help before the other Pokémon get too hungry?Enjoy exploring in Galar, the new region from the blockbuster games, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Minecraft: Crack in the Code! (Book 1)Minecraft: Mobs Rule! (Book 2)Minecraft: New Pets on the Block (Book 3)Minecraft: To Bee, Or Not to Bee! (Book 4)Minecraft: The Golem's Game (Book 5)Minecraft: The End of the Overworld! (Book 6)Get ready for adventure, laughs, and a dangerous contest in the Nether with the fifth book in the illustrated Stonesword Saga Chapter Book series, the only official Minecraft chapter book series! Despite being a great Minecraft player, Morgan feels his leadership of the team slipping away as the next splinter of the Evoker King takes the form of a golem and challenges each member of the team to run a dangerous obstacle course. Normally they would work together, but this time they are each forced to face the challenge alone - with no second chances and a river of hot lava waiting for them if they fail! Find out what happens in the next amazing instalment of the Minecraft Stonesword chapter book series.

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Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Say hello to the Little Seasons! The sun is shining and the Little Seasons are on their way to the beach. But Summer is feeling hot and bothered .. . First their picnic is overrun by hungry creatures.Next their game of catch is ruined when their ball goes POP. Luckily his friends know the perfect way to relax: building a giant sandcastle. Finally Summer is starting to have fun! But no one has noticed the great big wave that’s rolling in .. . A pitch-perfect story about managing emotions, especially anger and frustration, and showing compassion – to ourselves and others.Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Each title centres on a different seasonal character and gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as anxiety, self-belief and resilience. Set in an enchanting natural world that r

New for 2023: Search and find the perfect gift for fans of Pokémon in this official Pikachu adventure!Travel through all the Pokémon regions in this epic search and find!From Alola to Sinnoh, Kanto to Galar, this book takes you on a journey through all the regions of of Pokémon. Find Electric-type Pokémon playing in the park, Water-type Pokémon in Johto creek and many more in this search and find adventure.Hours of fun to be had seeking Pikachu and his friends in every action-packed scene!