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Get your kids into reading with this new official adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readersIf you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book!Journey into the Nether (if you dare) in this Step Into Reading Step 2 Levelled Reader, the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game!Learn to read with the official Minecraft Young Readers! Practise your reading skills and develop your vocabulary as you read stories about your favourite game.Minecraft® is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for fans of the game ages 4 to 7. They’ll get a great introduction to the game’s most mysterious biomes when two players, Emmy and Birch – and their tame wolf Byte – set out on an epic adventure into the mysterious Nether! This Step 3 Step into Reading Levelled Reader includes more than 30 full-colour stickers to add to the fun.Look for these other great Minecraft® titles:• Mobs in the Over

Come join the Odd Dog on a festive journey to find the perfect present, and perhaps save Christmas along the way… a brand-new, PAW-some story from Rob Biddulph – the genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!It’s Christmas, and this Odd Dog is running out of time to find the perfect present for her pal…But when she meets a new friend who needs helps, she realises that gifts might not be the most important thing about Christmas after all.A gloriously festive illustrated story about the real meaning of Christmas, from the bestselling and award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob and author of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-winning Blown Away!This is the perfect story for children aged 4+, dog-lovers everywhere and anyone who loves Christmas! Share it with your family and friends, and enjoy Rob Biddulph’s trademark warm-hearted humour.

A wonderful slipcase collection of 20 classic Dr. Seuss titles. A classic collection of twenty of Dr.Seuss’s best-loved stories – in one wonderful case! Includes:The Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat Comes BackGreen Eggs and HamThe LoraxFox in SocksOne Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue FishOh, The Places You’ll Go!Hop on PopDr. Seuss’s ABCDr. Seuss’s Sleep BookIf I Ran the CircusThe Sneetches and Other StoriesYertle the Turtle and Other StoriesHorton Hears a WhoI Can Read With My Eyes Shut!Mr Brown Can Moo! Can You?Ten Apples Up on TopThere’s a Wocket in My Pocket!I Wish That I Had Duck FeetWacky Wednesday The Dr.Seuss collection that every child needs!

A gorgeous summer read about new beginnings from the Sunday Times bestseller. Home is where the heart is...but what if your heart is broken? When Judith loses her partner, she loses her life in Malta too - including the beautiful view from her sun-warmed balcony of the sparkling blue waters of Sliema Creek. Back in England, Judith finds a spare room in her sister's house where she grew up - but with it comes a whole host of family dramas.Nursing a broken heart, Judith knows she must find happiness again - and rebuild her life on her own terms. Could an island in the sun be the answer she is looking for? A wonderfully escapist summer read, perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Carole Matthews. **Previously published as Uphill All the Way** 'I love all of Sue Moorcroft's books!' Katie Fforde 'Effortlessly engaging!' Heat 'Must read!' Daily Express

The sequel to THE PRINCESS RULES sees rebel princess, Princess Florizella, going on even more adventures, but this time, she also has a little brother in tow…Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the rules, and dared to be different…So when that same princess – Florizella – finds a baby boy delivered by stork to her parents’ palace, she is shocked to discover that he will one day be king and inherit her kingdom! For every prince is given a permit which allow them to do whatever they like in the same way that every princess is given a set of rules that they have to live by.As soon as Princess Florizella’s brother is big enough to have adventures, she takes him all over the land, fighting pirates, wrestling with a sea serpent and rehoming a woolly mammoth.Can Florizella prove that girls having rules and boys having permits isn’t right? And that princes and princesses, and girls and boys, should be anything that they want to be…

本書由榮獲 LOLLIES 獎肯定的作家 David Baddiel 創作，是一則結合爆笑情節與成長思考的冒險故事。主角 Malcolm 一點也不喜歡動物，偏偏他的家人卻愛得要命，家裡擠滿了各種寵物，卻沒有他最想要的筆電。原本唯一值得期待的，是六年級的校外教學。沒想到，目的地竟然是一座農場。接下來發生的事，完全超出 Malcolm 的想像——他不只被迫更近距離地認識動物，甚至還體驗了「成為動物」的感覺。這些改變影響了他的行為、語言與生活方式，也讓他重新思考自己是誰。本書在歡笑之中，細膩描寫自我認同的過程，讓讀者在輕鬆閱讀中留下餘韻。From David Baddiel, the brightest new star of children’s books and winner of the LOLLIES award, comes a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal…Malcolm doesn’t like animals.Which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. What the house is NOT full of is stuff Malcolm likes. Such as the laptop he wanted for his birthday.The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year Six school trip, which Malcolm never thought his parents would pay for. And yet there he is, on the bus, heading to… oh no. A farm.Over the next days, Malcolm changes. He learns a lot about animals. More, in many ways, than he would like. He learns what it’s really

故事從Paddington找不到帽子開始，小讀者可以掀開柔軟的毛氈翻頁，一起幫他尋找，還會發現他一時戴錯帽子的可愛模樣。閱讀過程中，孩子在觀察與猜測間培養專注力，也在翻動之間練習手部精細動作。本書節奏輕快，重複性高，適合反覆共讀，在笑聲中建立自信與探索的樂趣。The brilliantly playful new for 2026 felt flaps Paddington board book perfect for young children and babiesJoin Paddington on a delightful new felt-flap adventure to find his lost hat!This charming board book invites little ones to lift the soft felt flaps to look for his lost hat, and spot when he puts on the wrong one! It's very funny and perfect for developing young children's fine motor skills, problem-solving ability and imagination.Featuring images from the hugely successful Paddington TV series, and with soft felt flaps perfect for little hands, young children will love turning the pages to find out where Paddington's hat has gone!Key Features:Soft felt flaps easy for little hands to lift and play withEngaging story that promotes problem-solving and curiosityBright, colorful images from the award-winning TV showDurable pages designed for repeated read

2026年全新登場的爆笑中階小說，《Scarlet Saves the Multiverse》由插畫家Dotty Sutton全書繪圖，延續前作《Scarlet: Defender of the Universe》的宇宙冒險。主角Scarlet因一次時空旅行意外複製出「另一個自己」，不僅得在家中掩飾這個祕密，還得同時拯救整個多重宇宙。從阻止賽博甲蟲滅絕、入侵超級電腦，到尋找拯救關鍵海豚的解方，情節節奏明快，笑點密集。敘事語氣帶著俏皮與自嘲，穿插大量插圖，閱讀感輕盈流暢。適合喜歡《Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good》與《Tom Gates》的讀者。New for 2026, an incredibly funny illustrated story for childrenIllustrated throughout by Dotty Sutton, and perfect for fans of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good, Tom Gates, and Charlie Changes into a Chicken, Scarlet Saves the Multiverse is the unbelievably funny, exciting, and action-packed sequel to Scarlet: Defender of the Universe – a middle-grade Guardians of the Galaxy.Wanna see a magic trick? OF COURSE YOU DO!! I can guess what time it is. I don’t know who you are or where you’re from, so I won’t know what time it is there, right?WRONG.I’m going to tell you what time it is at the count of three. Ready?One.Two.Three …It’s READING TIME!Fine. I owe you a magic trick.Okay, let’s do a qui

本套書包含以下10本--Narwhal: Unicorn of the SeaNarwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.Super Narwhal and Jelly JoltHappy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three new under-the-sea adventures. In the first story, Narwhal’s superhero alter-ego is revealed, and Narwhal enlists Jelly to help figure out what their superpower is. Next, Narwhal helps a friend find his way back home. In the third story, Jelly is feeling blue and Narwhal comes to the rescue. Ben Clanton showcases the joys of friendship and the power of believing in yourself and others through this irresistible duo.Peanut Butter and JellyNarwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession . . . peanut butter! Narwhal is so obsessed they even want to change their name to . . . that's right . . . Peanut

Join Liko and Roy on their journey to become real Pokémon Trainers as they embark on a series of training battles.This simple story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently.Liko, Sprigatito, Roy, and Fuecoco are now official members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and ask Friede to train them, but Friede has an electrifying surprise in store for them. Will they manage to dig deep and uncover what it takes to become true Pokémon Trainers?This Level 2 reader includes longer sentence structures, more challenging vocabulary, paragraphs and short chapter lengths.

本書是一個關於友情、勇氣與希望的冬日故事。十歲半的女孩 Blessing 正面臨三個難題：霸凌、母親的憂鬱，以及永無止盡的寒冬。就在她快要放棄時，一位六百歲的雪人 Albert Framlington 出現在她面前——他遵守〈雪人守則第二條〉：雪人永遠幫助需要幫助的孩子。故事以奇幻的設定包裹現實的情感，筆觸溫暖而誠實，描繪出一段互相療癒的友誼。這不只是關於冬天，更是關於心中光亮的故事。‘Sparklingly humorous and poignant, it’s a perfect seasonal story’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year A beautifully hopeful, funny and heartwarming tale about the lasting power of love and friendship, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s Luca and Paddington 2. ??A heartwarming seasonal adventure for the whole family to share ??The perfect Christmas keepsake gift for young readers ??A beautifully-written, funny and moving tale of friendship and bravery In London, in a winter which shows no sign of ending, a unique friendship begins. This is the story of Blessing, aged ten-and-a-half, and Albert Framlington, aged six hundred – an eccentric snowman who has seen many winters in many cities, and who is duty-bound by the Snowman Code to help any child in

【光影迷離的紐約，誰才是真正的『賽馬』？】2001年的紐約，是紙媒與時尚的黃金巔峰，也是階級最難跨越的壕溝。Clodagh（Clo）Harmon 是全球頂尖時尚雜誌的助理，她有著無與倫比的執行力與才華。然而，在那個由名門後代、社交名媛組成的「秀馬（Show Horses）」世界裡，出身平凡的 Clo 只是眾人眼中埋頭苦幹的「役用馬（Workhorse）」。Clo 渴望上位，渴望成為雜誌版權頁上那個「重要的人」，但她缺乏最重要的資源：顯赫的家世。就在她感到挫敗時，遇見了野心勃勃的記者 Harry Wood。兩人決定聯手，利用對系統的洞察與操弄，試圖在這場充滿嫉妒與浮華的競賽中「逆天改命」。為了穿上借來的華服、出席不屬於她的派對，Clo 開始跨越危險的界限。這是一個關於野心、階級焦慮以及「為了成功，你願意捨棄多少真實自我」的故事。'Razor-sharp and deliciously wry' COCO MELLORS'Funny, tender, thrillingly dark.' HEATHER DARWENT'Exhilarating and beguiling' OLIVIA PETTERAn astonishing portrait of a city on the brink of a dizzying new era and a story about a young woman who will do anything to infiltrate the rarefied world of New York's fashion elite.

Molly the maid is used to being invisible. Now someone is watching her every move …–––––*THE SPARKLING NEW MYSTERY FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MAID*As a hotel maid, Molly Gray wipes away fingerprints as a matter of routine. But when a priceless Fabergé egg is stolen from the Regency Grand Hotel – and she receives an ominous note threatening her life – it's clear there's more to this mystery than meets the eye.Can Molly crack the case of the missing Fabergé? Or are some secrets best left buried?

★2025 Waterstones年度最佳童書 。​★入圍2025年 The Children’s Wainwright Prize for Fiction★入圍2025年 The Week Junior Book Awards暢銷作家 Hannah Gold又帶來一個關於勇氣與友誼的動人故事。故事主角Silver的家裡總是靜悄悄的，自從那個為未出世寶寶準備的房間蒙上灰塵後，爸爸媽媽臉上的笑容也跟著消失了。當爸爸收到邀請，要到遙遠的哥斯大黎加為海龜畫畫時，希爾弗覺得這或許是個能讓全家重新找回快樂的機會。在熱帶的陽光和充滿生機的動物中心裡，她彷彿重獲新生，還親眼見證了稀有海龜媽媽上岸產卵的奇蹟。但沒想到，這些珍貴的龜蛋竟然被偷走了！為了守護這些未出世的小生命，Silver和新認識的朋友們決定深入叢林，展開一場緊張刺激的救援任務。‘Dramatic, atmospheric and incredibly touching, this story is Gold's best yet’Daily Mail,Best Books for ChristmasJourney to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the bestselling author ofThe Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, this is perfect for readers 8+.A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the YearShortlisted for The Children's Wainwright Prize for Fiction 2025 and The Week Junior Book Awards 2025Silver Trevelon’s parents aren’t happy. They haven’t been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when

★《The Baby Dragon Cafe》暢銷續集，延續魅力與奇幻魔法世界。★結合奇幻與現代生活，溫馨又幽默，適合喜歡輕鬆奇幻浪漫故事的讀者。★情節輕快而富有情感深度，帶來積極正向的閱讀體驗。★適合成人與年輕成人讀者，特別是喜歡魔法奇幻和浪漫結合的作品。《The Baby Dragon Bakery》是A. T. Qureshi所著的一本奇幻愛情小說，屬於「The Baby Dragon」系列，是暢銷作《The Baby Dragon Cafe》的續作。故事圍繞主角拉維妮亞（Lavinia），她擁有一個充滿愛的家庭，還有一隻可愛的寵物寶寶龍，生活看似完美。小說結合了奇幻元素與浪漫情節，描繪了家庭、友誼與愛情之間的微妙關係。這本書涵蓋了成長、親情與自我發現的主題，與同時融合魔法與日常生活的溫馨氛圍，適合喜歡奇幻浪漫、帶有奇趣元素和溫情故事的成人及年輕讀者。THE coziest friends-to-lovers fantasy romance of 2025Will it be a recipe for romance? Or a friendship up in flames?Lavinia has it all. A loving family (complete with adorable pet baby dragon). A place at university training to be a magical animal vet. And a part-time job at the enchanting Baby Dragon Cafe. The only thing she doesn’t have is her one true love: Theo.Theo is the local baker and her best friend. On paper, they’re perfect: he’s funny, she’s witty. He’s sweet, and she’s a little salty. That’s why they’ve been friends for as long as they can remember. They’ve never been without one another – and it’

Uplifting, poignant healing fiction from the Japanese bestselling author – brand-new for 2025!For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, What You Are Looking for Is In the Library, and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop comes an enchanting novel that will linger in your heart long after the last page is turned.As the last petal falls, the final page is turned…Welcome to The Cherry Blossom Bookshop, a haven for book lovers that only appears during the fleeting cherry blossom season. Nestled amidst the bloom of delicate petals, you’ll find a sanctuary for those burdened by regrets and past sorrows. Here, Sakura, the mysterious young owner, and her wise calico cat, Kobako, patiently await the arrival of souls in need of solace and healing.Told over four seasons, each visitor to the bookshop holds a book that bridges their past and present, guiding them towards understanding and acceptance. Within the antique charm of the shop and the soothing aroma of freshly brewed coffee, Sakura and Kobako hel

Book 1 – Tilly and the BookwanderersTilly 發現自己能進入書中世界——Anne of Green Gables 和 Alice in Wonderland 來到她的書店，開啟一段「書中旅行」的奇幻冒險，她開始探索母親失蹤的謎團。Book 2 – Tilly and the Lost Fairy TalesTilly 與 Oskar 前往巴黎，進入一本奇異的童話書，卻發現童話角色迷失、劇情錯亂，甚至出現神祕「劇情漏洞」，她必須找出幕後黑手。Book 3 – Tilly and the Map of StoriesTilly 和 Oskar 前往美國華盛頓特區，進入國會圖書館尋找傳說中的「檔案守護者」Archivists。書境中某些故事正在消失，人們也逐漸忘記它們，壞事正在悄悄發生。Book 4 – The Book SmugglersMilo 住在名為「Quip」的魔法火車上，是書籍走私者叔叔 Horatio 的助手。當 Horatio 與 Tilly 的爺爺因《綠野仙蹤》被下毒，陷入昏睡，Milo 和 Tilly 必須進入故事中的翡翠城，並前往威尼斯，搶在時間之外找出毒藥真相。Book 5 – The Treehouse LibraryMilo 與 Alessia 一同踏上冒險，前往隱藏於英格蘭北部叢林裡、由植物學家居住的樹屋圖書館。在那裡，他們必須找到解藥，對抗強大的 Alchemist；沿途他們需穿越秘密花園、面對 Robin Hood 和 Jabberwock 的挑戰。Book 6 – The Last Bookwanderer系列最終章，Tilly、Oskar、Milo 與 Alessia 進入亞瑟王傳說，尋找第一位書中旅行者 Merlin。他們同時跨越希臘與北歐神話，與 Loki 談判、向三命運女神求助，以解救書中旅行的魔力免於 Alchemist 的控制，並保衛 Pages & Co. 的根基。

‘Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me’ Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Hugely immersive and emotional’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An emotional mystery that will grip you so tight that you can't breathe’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘She is the master of creating real, flawed, magnetic characters’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐One night. One chance to be free.Enya feels adrift. Trapped in a life she no longer recognises.A loveless marriage. A distant son.Until the night she saves a young boy’s life – and upends her own.Now to break free she must face the storm again. And this time, she’s fighting for herself.‘Outstanding… I simply couldn’t stop reading. One of the two or three best novels I’ve read this year and without question the best book I’ve ever read by Cecelia' JOHN BOYNE'A terrific story! It had me completely gripped from the very first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER‘Sharp, relatable and poignant … a joy’ ANDREA MARA‘Vivid, beautiful and deeply, darkly atmospheric’ SARAH CROSSAN‘An emotional deep-div

A super new illustrated book of stories for kids, the latest from the bestselling author of Super SleuthGET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN!When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!KAPOW!Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!BLAM!When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!ROAR!Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper.

準備好迎接超級無敵歡樂時光吧！她是女王？不，她是──神奇女王！天上飛來的是鳥？飛機？不，是──雷霆犬！當老師變成恐龍，只有恐龍小子能拯救世界！集結十個又瘋又酷的英雄冒險，藏身處、假面、驚喜包不完，笑聲保證大爆炸！A super new illustrated book of stories for kids, the latest from the bestselling author of Super SleuthGET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN!When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!KAPOW!Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!BLAM!When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!ROAR!Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper.

From New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas comes the first book in a compelling, emotionally resonant series set in a remote west Texas town – where family can be made by blood or by choice…Perfect for fans of:🤠 Cowboy romance🏡 Small-town settings❤️ Forced proximityNow a Netflix series starring Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly and James Brolin!Staten Kirkland is a rugged rancher who hides a painful past. No one knows that when his memories overwhelm him, he runs to reclusive Quinn O’Grady…or that she has secrets of her own.Lucas Reyes dreams of college and the chance of becoming more than a ranch hand's son. But one fateful night sets his life on a course he couldn’t have imagined.Yancy Grey is running from his troubled, criminal past. He doesn’t plan to stick around, just to stay long enough to learn how to exploit the town’s weaknesses. Only Yancy isn’t prepared for what he encounters…Secrets run deep in the small town of Ransom Canyon, where the lives of four families intertwine

The stunning new children’s picture book from the beloved BLUE KANGAROO seriesIt's the middle of the night, and Maudie would really, truly, like a good night's sleep. She heads to her lovely house in the woods for some rest, but when she gets there, she finds there are unexpected visitors in the way …This stunning new picture book is full of Emma Chichester Clark's signature charm and wit and incredible artwork. Parents and children will love reading this beautiful story together, full of imagination, playfulness and wonderful creatures.

Book 2 in the next official illustrated Minecraft children’s gaming fiction series, new for 2025 – perfect for kids aged 6, 7, 8 & 9!A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school – the Ironsword Academy!The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!Morgan, Ash and the rest of the team discover that their new friend Eek has travelled into the Nether alone. Well, not exactly alone – there’s a hostile skeleton that Eek thinks is his friend following him every step of the way! To make matters worse, in the real world, the team gets stuck in detention, leaving Ash to go after Eek alone.Find out what happens in this epic series that takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players on amazing journeys, where they solve problems and unravel mysteries in the real world and in the world of Minecraft.

Three classic adventure tales in one from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies’ Detective AgencyImagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the sun rises every morning over blue mountains.Akimbo and his parents live on the edge of an African game reserve. It's his father's task to protect the thousands of amazing animals who make it their home, and wildlife-loving Akimbo dreams of helping him. In these three adventures, Akimbo protects elephants from poachers, saves a lion cub from a trap, and rescues a man from a crocodile!This 3-in-1 collection contains Akimbo and the Elephants, Akimbo and the Lions and Akimbo and the Crocodile Man.Fans of The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories will love these stories of wild animals and thrilling adventures.Alexander McCall Smith grew up in Zimbabwe and then moved to Scotland. He was a professor of Medical Law and has written almost 100 books, including the well-loved and bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency ser

本書是全球最權威的法英、英法雙向辭典，由 Collins 與 Le Robert 共同編纂，內容完整、結構清晰，特別適合專業人士與高階學習者使用。全書收錄超過31萬個詞彙與片語，以及50萬筆譯例，並更新了網路、環境、經濟等領域的新詞，如 instagrammable、rewilding、fintech、cryptoactif 等。辭典中特設「文化專欄」，說明文學、電影及流行文化中常見詞語的來源，幫助讀者更深入理解法語背景。另附「Language in Use」實用補充，示範作文、電郵與會話中的常見用法，是學術與職場皆實用的工具。亮點：收錄31萬詞彙與50萬翻譯涵蓋最新網路與專業領域詞彙文化專欄延伸語境理解提供真實語境範例，增進流暢表達The world’s leading French to English and English to French bilingual dictionary.A joint collaboration between Collins and Le Robert, revised and updated to cover all the latest vocabulary in both languages – perfect for professionals and advanced learners of French.The world’s leading French to English and English to French bilingual dictionary.A joint collaboration between Collins and Le Robert, revised and updated to cover all the latest vocabulary in both languages – perfect for professionals and advanced learners of French.With more than 310,000 words, meanings and phrases and 500,000 translations.This edition has been revised to include all the latest vocabulary in

TikTok made me buy it! From the YA Prize winning author and creator of Netflix series HEARTSTOPPERWith special bonus content – a “Twelve Days of Nick and Charlie” holiday sequence of illustrations by Alice OsemanA short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now…I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I’m going to block it all out Just for today."Happy Christmas," I say.

Funniest children’s graphic novel of 2024 for readers aged 5+ in the much-loved Narwhal & Jelly series!Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures.In the hilarious ninth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal's sweet tooth leads to some very funny feelings!Dive into four new stories so sweet they'll make your teeth tingle!Everyone knows that Narwhal is a big fan of sugary treats — but Jelly is shocked when Narwhal's tusk-tooth isn't looking so pearly white anymore and is feeling a little funny.It turns out, Narwhal has been using it as a "snack saver"! Thankfully, no one knows more about dental hygiene than Shark — she has seven rows of teeth, after all!Meanwhile, Jelly and Crab try to show Narwhal that it's fine to frown if you're feeling down. Can Narwhal's friends convince the happiest creature in the ocean that it's okay to have a bad day?

Murray與Bun這回進入騎士的世界，面對決鬥、迷宮與一場公主救援任務！ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP!Meet your favourite duo: MURRAY AND BUN!Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet.Bun is a bun. Bun loves… EVERYTHING!And together they are unstoppable!SOMETIMES Murray’s enchanted cat flap leads to the garden… but mostly it leads to ADVENTURE!And when Murray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find themselves in a land of KNIGHTS, they are given a VERY IMPORTANT MISSION: to defeat Sir Nasty in a jousting competition, rescue Princess Rubytoes… and try not to get lost in the maze.Perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man, Adventure Mice and Claude, this funny, exciting, and hugely loveable story – brilliantly illustrated throughout – will delight adventure-lovers young and old.

**The 5* escape of the summer!**‘So many twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Full of such charm! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me gripped from the beginning' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐DO NOT DISTURB. WHODUNNIT IN PROGRESS…Molly the maid sees everything at The Regency Grand Hotel.So when a renowned guest drops very dead on the tearoom floor, sullying the hotel’s five-star reputation, it falls to Molly to sweep up the clues.An unfortunate accident? Or a murderous mess?The answers to the mystery lie behind one guest’s door – and only the maid holds the key…_________________________________________________________________Over a million readers have been swept away by Nita Prose's delightful mysteries:‘Excellent and totally entertaining … the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time’ STEPHEN KING‘This is phenomenal thriller. Maid or murderer or victim? Find out in the book’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I'm recommending it to everyone I know' EMMA STO

Enter a world of superheroes and villains in this action-packed comic caper from No.1 bestselling author David Walliams – and meet Robodog: the future of crime fighting! Welcome to the city of Bedlam. Enter if you dare! Bedlam is one of the most dangerous places on Earth – home to a host of wicked villains. Nothing and nobody is safe from these evil criminals.The city needs its own superhero to defeat the supervillains. But who? Robodog! He’s the newest recruit at the Police Dog School, and supercharged for adventure. But can he stop the most feared duo in Bedlam, and their evil plans to ruin the city ...

Some cats really do have nine lives: after a stay at the legendary Savoy hotel, Kaspar the cat sets sail – on none other than the Titanic . . .‘A cracking narrative’ Observer They say cats have nine lives, and that’s certainly true of Kaspar. From the glamorous suites of the Savoy Hotel to a crowded lifeboat and the hustle and bustle of New York City, Kaspar proves that no cat is too small for big adventures. But then this is no ordinary cat.He’s Kaspar, Prince of Cats – and the only cat to survive the sinking of the Titanic . . .

《模範生的殺人調查》——紐約時報 No.1 暢銷青少年懸疑驚悚五年前，安蒂·貝爾遭謀殺，全鎮認定兇手是薩爾·辛格，警方早已結案。但高中生皮帕並不相信，她決定以此案作為畢業專題調查。然而，隨著她深入挖掘隱藏的真相，鎮上某人開始不擇手段阻止她繼續追查……如果真正的兇手仍然逍遙法外，她是否會成為下一個目標？「緊湊燒腦，讓人無法停下的懸疑傑作！」—《衛報》The New York Times No.1 bestselling YA crime thriller that everyone is talking about!TIKTOK AUTHOR OF THE YEAR, 2023‘A taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller' – GuardianThe 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 … ?A taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller', Guardian-'There is a lot to really enjoy in this story and there is great energy to th

She turns to the future in a world that’s falling apart.The No. 1 New York Times bestseller DIVERGENT – also a major motion picture.For sixteen-year-old Tris, the world changes in a heartbeat when she is forced to make a terrible choice. Turning her back on her family, Tris ventures out, alone, determined to find out where she truly belongs.Shocked by the brutality of her new life, Tris can trust no one. And yet she is drawn to a boy who seems to both threaten and protect her. The hardest choices may yet lie ahead….The first book in the DIVERGENT series that has swept the globe – selling millions of copies world-wide.

貓咪Murray只愛安靜與午睡，小麵包Bun則熱愛一切新奇！透過神奇貓門，他們誤闖維京世界，被派往妖怪島展開拯救任務。歡樂插圖搭配爆笑情節，陪伴孩子展開驚奇旅程。ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Meet your favourite new duo: MURRAY AND BUN! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun.Bun loves… EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray’s enchanted cat flap leads to the garden… but mostly it leads to ADVENTURE! And when Murray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find themselves in a land of VIKINGS, they are given a VERY IMPORTANT MISSION: to travel to TROLL ISLAND and rescue Eggrik the Viking… if he hasn’t already been gobbled up by the trolls, that is. Perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man, Adventure Mice and Claude, this funny, exciting, and hugely loveable story – brilliantly illustrated throughout – will delight adventure-lovers young and old. After all, heroes come in all shapes and sizes! “Hilarious … A joy to read whatever your age” – David Walliam

A delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups – from the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and artistic genius Tony Ross Think your teachers are bad? Wait until you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster! And watch out for the always furious Miss Seethe – she’s on a detention rampage! From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten delightfully dreadful tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.

An official Minecraft illustrated children’s gaming adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers and kids who love video games!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book!Emmy and Birch go on an adventure to explore a woodland mansion in this Young Reader book and the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game!Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for fans ages 4 to 7.This time Emmy and Birch – and their tame wolf Byte – set out on an epic adventure to explore a dark Minecraft mansion!Look for these other great Minecraft titles:• Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780755500444• Survival Mode! (Minecraft) 9780755500451• Escape From the Nether (Minecraft) 9780755500468• The Sky’s the Limit! (Minecraft) 9780008495978

"Chock-full of spudtacular puns and a feel-good surprise ending, Clanton offers a delightful laugh-on-every-page” Booklist Two spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in the first of a hilariously silly graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books. Rot is a mutant potato who wakes up feeling great, maybe even…the greatest in the world! But that only makes Rot’s brother Snot the grumpiest in the world. The only solution? An epic contest to prove who is the greatest once and for all, judged by the only impartial party they can find—their small fry little sister, Tot.But as the stakes get higher through the muddy potato sack race, sacred hot potato roll, and a hilarious laughing contest, their rivalry spirals out of control. Suddenly Rot’s not feeling so spudtacular anymore. Will this tater trio ever be able to determine who the greatest in the world really is?

1683年的倫敦遭逢嚴寒，泰晤士河結成厚冰，河面上搭起熱鬧市集。Thomasina與好友Anne在冰上販售糖果，也聽著夜晚才會現身的Frost Fair傳說。據說，只要找到Father Winter，任何願望都能成真。Thomasina唯一的心願，是讓失去的雙胞胎哥哥Arthur回來。本書以真實歷史為底色，揉合奇幻與懸疑，帶出一段關於失落與選擇的旅程。當兩人踏入Father Winter的國度，才明白願望並非單純的恩賜，而是牽動更深的代價。故事節奏流暢，氛圍冷冽而溫柔，友情在風雪中顯得格外珍貴。A F Steadman讚其情感深度與明快情節並存，《Kirkus》亦稱其氣氛濃厚，引人入勝。本書適合在冬日靜讀，感受寒意與微光交織的力量。‘Absolutely stunning… Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F SteadmanAn amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip.Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish.And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur.But once they discover Father Winter’s kingdom, Thoma

Georgia’s expertise, knowledge and teaching skills will transform the way you understand and approach modern day cake decorating. From baking a perfect sponge and explaining how the ingredients work, to mastering the palette knife; this is more than a baking book, this is a masterclass in cake artistry. Cake decorating has advanced and modernised over the last few years – buttercream has trumped fondant, cake layers are taller and designs have become more contemporary.We’re even throwing all sorts of decorations into the mix (who knew that popcorn took the top of a cake to new dimensions?!). Cordon Bleu trained Georgia Green has found a unique balance between a home baker and a professional pastry chef. Specialising in cake decorating, Georgia has discovered that sometimes it’s OK to take shortcuts, yet still maintain the highest quality of ingredients, skill and execution.Known from her successful Instagram and YouTube channels, Georgia and her sweet-toothed followers have proved that

霍布爾頓鎮一向平靜無奇，直到小紅、白雪和金蒂接受秘密訓練，搖身一變成為童話忍者！當王子失蹤，芭蕾老師被誣陷，他們決定用忍術查明真相、打敗壞蛋！Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures in this debut book perfect for children aged 5+ CAN THEY SCARE OFF ALL THE BADDIES? Nothing very exciting EVER happens in the town of Hobbleton. Then Red, Snow and Goldie are trained up as fairytale ninjas, and find that anything is possible... When Madame Hart is accused of taking Prince Inigo, the fairytale ninjas are sure that she isn't behind the kidnapping.Can they use their new-found skills to catch the real villain? Or will their ballet teacher stay banished forever?