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★ 勇闖異世界×創造力生存戰，一場方塊世界的極限冒險★ Netflix改編動畫，預計2026上線★ 最適合入門橋梁書的奇幻冒險讀物在一場突如其來的意外中，四個性格各異的孩子——Garrett、Henry、Natalie與Dawn，被吸入神秘傳送門，來到《Minecraft》的方塊世界「Overworld」。這裡看似自由，卻處處潛藏危機，從兇猛的殭屍到神祕的豬布林，生存從來不簡單。為了找到回家的方法，他們必須學會這個世界的法則：建造、防禦、合作，以及最重要的——發揮創造力。在專業玩家Steve的帶領下，他們踏上一段充滿挑戰與奇蹟的冒險旅程。隨著任務推進，他們逐漸發現，真正需要拯救的不只是這個世界，還有自己內心的勇氣與價值。這些在異世界學會的能力，也將成為他們回到現實後最重要的力量。《Minecraft》自2009年推出以來，已成為全球最具影響力的遊戲之一，不僅銷量突破3.5億套，更累積數以億計的玩家。本書結合電影劇情與遊戲魅力，是進入閱讀世界的最佳冒險起點。This junior novelization retells the exciting story of A Minecraft Movie, based on the bestselling video game of all time!Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits – Garrett ‘The Garbage Man’ Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn – find themselves when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and

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.

因為布蘭達是一隻貓，所以她需要幫忙，比如穿衣服、學習餐桌禮儀，甚至玩彈跳床！布蘭達只是隻貓，所以她不擅長梳頭髮、穿衣服，也不懂餐桌禮儀....而且她的字寫的超級難看！ 幸好，她有一個充滿愛心的小主人，願意耐心教導她。但這位小主人會不會發現，其實強迫別人做不喜歡的事情並不是太好呢？ 或許...附近搬來的新鄰居可以幫助她Because she’s a cat, Brenda needs help with things like getting dressed, table manners and trampolining!Brenda is just a cat, so she isn’t good at hairstyles or getting dressed or good table manners… and her handwriting is terrible! Luckily she has one loving owner who is going to help her. Will the little girl who owns Brenda’s ever learn that it isn’t nice to make someone do something they don’t want to? Maybe her new neighbour can help…

10 歲的瑞斯在街上發現了一隻走失的黑色拉布拉多，從此建立起難以割捨的羈絆。然而，當他搬去倫敦與疏遠的父親同住時，他不得不隱瞞這個秘密，因為父親討厭狗。獨自在陌生城市的瑞斯，將希望寄託在這隻忠誠的狗狗身上，但隱藏一隻寵物並不容易，最終他必須鼓起勇氣，面對現實……這本書溫柔描繪了友情、失落與成長，帶領讀者學會接受過去，擁抱現在。搭配得獎插畫家 David Litchfield 的精美插圖，是一本溫暖人心的動人佳作。New for 2025, a beautifully illustrated and heartfelt story for children about a boy and his dogA life-affirming story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his dog. Perfect for fans of Hannah Gold, Katya Balen and Patrick NessTHE STORY OF AN EXTRAORDINARY FRIENDSHIP.‘Incredibly moving, tender and heartfelt’ Hannah Gold‘A heart-melting book that shows us there’s always hope and love to be found even in the midst of grief’ Nizrana FarookTen-year-old Rhys really loves dogs. When he finds a lost black Labrador with big conker eyes and ears like soft velvet, he can’t quite believe his luck. Nobody comes forward to claim Worthington, giving Rhys the perfect opportunity to prove he’s a good owner. But when Rhys moves to London to live with his estranged dad who hates dogs, Rh

Get your kids into reading with this new illustrated adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers who love Pokémon – new for 2025!Join Liko and her very first partner Pokémon Sprigatito in an exciting adventure.Liko is excited to meet her very first partner Pokémon, Sprigatito. It’s so cute! But the pair have trouble bonding. When a suspicious stranger shows up looking for Liko, can she and Sprigatito start working together to get away from trouble?Also look out for these other Pokémon readers, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series: Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Sprigatito [9780008743130]Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thief [9780008616762]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Adventure on the Horizon [9780008680817]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Special Training with Captain Pikachu [9780008743185]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: We Can Do It, Quaxly [9780008743192]Pokémon Young Readers Leve

★ 失蹤16年的母親突然現身，真相比消失更可怕★ TikTok年度作家Holly Jackson最強單本懸疑，全球No.1暢銷★ 層層反轉×心理壓迫，讓人一路猜到最後一頁失蹤16年的母親突然回來，卻讓一切更加撲朔迷離。當真相一步步逼近，謊言也開始瓦解。本書以高速節奏與層層反轉，打造一場關於記憶、信任與真相的心理驚悚之旅——你以為的真相，真的存在嗎？The no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times global bestseller from TikTok Author of the Year and bestselling author of A Good Girls Guide to MurderNOW IN PAPERBACK – THE STUNNING NO.1 BESTSELLING YA THRILLER FROM HOLLY JACKSON, AUTHOR OF NETFLIX’S A GOOD GIRLS GUIDE TO MURDER'The queen of YA crime Holly Jackson returns with a blisteringly good standalone thriller' – Observer'An instantly gripping, corkscrew-twisty thriller’ – The Guardian'Holly Jackson has smashed it again.’ – The Nerd DailyShortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2024 and winner of the Books are My Bag YA Award 202418-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness. Rachel is gone, presumed dead.The case is dragged up from

Fans of Pokémon won't want to miss this cool graphic novel with 2 new stories!This 128-page, full-colour graphic novel includes two stories jam-packed with adventure and Pokémon battles.First, Ash is determined to help his friend's mum who has been taken by a mysterious Ultra Beast through an Ultra Wormhole! But when he finally reaches her, only a Z-move can get her back. Is Ash up for the challenge? Then, Ash takes on his first assignment as an Ultra Guardian on an action-packed Ultra mission!With tons of art on every page from the animated show airing on Disney XD, this comic book is the perfect new format for Pokémon fans.

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

A hilariously funny new illustrated children’s novel from the multi-million bestselling author of SPACEBOYMillion-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet – a laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history. This paperback edition includes a hilarious NEW STORY.Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people.This family of upper-class twits lives in a crumbling country house named Blunder Hall. When their home comes under threat, they must embark on a series of comic misadventures to save it.Absurd and hilarious, The Blunders is David Walliams’ funniest book yet. A laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history.David Walliams was most recently Children’s number one bestseller with The World’s Worst Monsters (TCM Chart, 22 August 2023).

Do you love books? Do you love Christmas? Then you’ll love this fun and cheeky new board book series – perfect for playful preschoolers! Who’s got a wobbly bottom? Santa does! Do YOU? If you’ve got a wobbly bottom, There’s so much you can do . . .Join the Santa and friends for a wibbly-wobbly rhyming adventure – can you follow the actions and do the Wobbly Bottom dance?! A brand-new novelty book with sliders to push, pull and play. Reading has NEVER been so much fun!

A fantastic new illustrated jigsaw puzzle book that includes the classic story. The perfect gift for kids!A brilliant new novelty gift book based on Judith Kerr’s much-loved story, Mog the Forgetful Cat!Featuring magical scenes from the original story, children will love reading this special book while putting the six 12-piece jigsaw puzzles together!Read the story, complete the puzzles and enjoy these classic illustrations again and again. This timeless tale is bound to keep even the tiniest Mog fans busy!

森林邊緣開了一家小小的咖啡館，這是雷妮夢寐以求的生活。可是，來客們點的卻是各種古怪又令人倒胃口的食物！新來的服務生格倫富特能幫忙解決難題嗎？本書以幽默押韻的文字、奇幻的場景與細膩插圖，帶領讀者踏入一段既可愛又怪誕的奇妙故事。The phenomenal and outrageously original new illustrated children’s picture book full of mythical creatures, monstrous meals and an unusual friendshipWINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2025'An unusual, intricate, delightfully grotesque rhyming picture book' The Guardian‘[a] gorgeously illustrated, gothic gourmet giggle’ Daily MailWelcome to the Café at the Edge of the Woods, the utterly charming and mesmerising new picture book from BAFTA award-winning writer Mikey Please.Rene's dreams have finally come true! She's opened a café beside an enchanted wood, and with the help of a newfound waiter, Glumfoot, she is ready to serve the finest cuisine! But the locals seem to favour a most peculiar palette, requesting all sorts of disgusting things.Can Glumfoot's quick-thinking save the day?Join Rene and Glumfoot in this incredible other-worldly story full of magical humo

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 . . .

本書以冷靜又犀利的筆法，描寫文壇競爭、文化挪用與創作倫理等議題。作者 R.F. Kuang 讓讀者跟著主角 June，看見一段從偶然開始、卻越走越偏的故事。一份手稿、一個選擇，逐步揭開創作背後的焦慮與權力關係。本書在娛樂性與批判性之間取得平衡，讀來緊湊，也能讓人思考何謂「故事的擁有權」。書中運用第一人稱敘事，使主角的猶疑、自辯與失控更具說服力，是一本適合邊讀邊反思的話題小說。• 直指文壇現象：名聲、版稅、文化挪用• 情節推進迅速，閱讀節奏明快• 主角視角帶出自我欺瞞與道德模糊地帶• 入選多項年度選書，為各界熱議之作The instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick from author R.F. Kuang (colour may vary)The Number One Global Sensation*Foyle’s Fiction Book of the Year**Amazon Book of the Year**Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year**Fiction Book of the Year 2024 – British Book Awards*‘Addictive’ Grazia‘Hugely entertaining’ Observer‘Provocative’ Mail on SundayTHIS IS ONE HELL OF A STORY.IT’S JUST NOT HERS TO TELL.When failed writer June Hayward witnesses her rival Athena Liu die in a freak accident, she sees her opportunity… and takes it.So what if it means stealing Athena’s final manuscript?So what if it means ‘borrowing’ her identity?And so what if the first lie is only the beginning…Finally, June has the fame

本書是一冊充滿幽默與想像力的圖文故事集，出自百萬暢銷作家 David Baddiel，並由 Jim Field 與 Steven Lenton 聯手繪製插畫。全書收錄三則獨立短篇，以誇張卻貼近童心的設定，描寫孩子如何在日常中遇見意想不到的轉折。有人突然可以「想做什麼就做什麼」，結果一切迅速失控；有人終於踏上夢想中的火車旅程，卻迎來難以想像的魔法經驗；也有人在最無聊的海邊小鎮，重新看見日常的價值。情節充滿笑點，卻不刻意說教，而是在荒謬與奇幻中，讓角色自然產生新的理解。本書曾獲選為 Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023。A funny illustrated story collection for kids from million-copy bestseller David BaddielA Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud collection of three short stories for readers of 8 and up, brilliantly illustrated by Jim Field and Steven Lenton.MEET ALFIE… THE BOY WHO COULD DO WHAT HE LIKED!Previously published for World Book Day 2016Alfie has a routine. To be honest he has a lot of routines.But then one day Alfie’s babysitter is unavailable, and Alfie’s parents get Mrs Stokes instead. Mrs Stokes doesn’t do routines. Instead, she just tells Alfie to do what he likes. And that’s when things start to go weird.Does everything get hilarious

本書為《A Series of Unfortunate Events》25週年全新收藏版，由英國繪者Emily Gravett以細膩筆觸重繪經典畫面。Lemony Snicket筆下的Baudelaire孤兒三兄妹，聰明、勇敢，卻始終與厄運相伴——貪婪的惡人、險惡的陰謀、糟糕的早晨接踵而至。荒謬與冷笑之間，映照出命運的諷刺與人性的柔光。即使故事滿溢不幸，仍令人忍不住一頁又一頁讀下去。亮點：．Emily Gravett重新繪製經典插圖．全球暢銷六千萬冊黑色喜劇代表作．哥德幽默風格，收藏與重讀皆宜Be warned – to commiserate 25 years of misfortune and gloom, Lemony Snicket’s publishers have taken the untold risk of creating brand new collectors’ editions of A Series of Unfortunate Events, illustrated by the obscenely talented Emily Gravett. The temptation to buy a copy is severe indeed… Dear reader, You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Bad Beginning, the siblings encounter a greedy and repulsive vil

本書為《A Series of Unfortunate Events》25週年收藏版，由英國繪者Emily Gravett重新詮釋Lemony Snicket筆下的荒誕悲劇。《The Reptile Room》描繪Baudelaire三兄妹遭遇車禍、毒蛇與惡人重現的險境，在恐懼與智慧間掙扎求生。這部系列以如狄更斯般的筆調與達爾式幽默，揭示命運的諷刺與堅韌的童心。即使故事滿溢不幸，仍讓人欲罷不能。亮點：．Emily Gravett新繪插圖，經典再現．融合懸疑、諷刺與黑色幽默的名作．收藏級精裝版，重訪Baudelaire三兄妹的不幸旅程Be warned – to commiserate 25 years of misfortune and gloom unleashed upon generations of children, Lemony Snicket’s publishers have taken the untold risk of creating brand new collectors’ editions of A Series of Unfortunate Events, illustrated by the obscenely talented Emily Gravett. The temptation to buy a copy is severe indeed… Dear reader, You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Repti

《A Series of Unfortunate Events》迎來25週年典藏版，由繪者Emily Gravett重新詮釋Lemony Snicket的陰鬱世界。《The Wide Window》講述Baudelaire三兄妹在暴風、陰謀與古怪人物之間掙扎求生。這套作品以狄更斯式筆觸與達爾般諷刺幽默，呈現悲喜交織的命運寓言。雖然充滿荒謬與災難，卻也讓人難以放下——因為在不幸之中，依然藏著勇氣與智慧的微光。亮點：．英國繪者Emily Gravett全新插畫收藏版．融合文學諷刺與黑色幽默的經典故事．書迷必收：十三部完整系列一次典藏Be warned – to commiserate 25 years of misfortune and gloom unleashed upon generations of children, Lemony Snicket’s publishers have taken the untold risk of creating brand new collectors’ editions of A Series of Unfortunate Events, illustrated by the obscenely talented Emily Gravett. The temptation to buy a copy is severe indeed… Dear reader, You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Wide Wi

With special bonus content – a brand new story by Alice OsemanThe third novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless, Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark’s fandom has given her everything she loves – her friend Juliet, her dreams, her place in the world.Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. He’s their frontman – and playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing.But dreams don’t always turn out the way you think and when Jimmy and Angel are unexpectedly thrust together, they find out how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be.A funny, wise, and heartbreakingly true coming of age novel. I Was Born for This is a stunning reflection of modern teenage life, and the power of believing in something – especially yourself

"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?

The SUNDAY TIMES and #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestsellerTHE #2 SUNDAY TIMES AND #1 NYT BESTSELLER‘One for Philip Pullman fans’THE TIMES‘This one is an automatic buy’GLAMOUR‘Ambitious, sweeping and epic’EVENING STANDARD‘Razor-sharp’DAILY MAIL‘An ingenious fantasy about empire’GUARDIANTraduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal.Oxford, 1836.The city of dreaming spires.It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world.And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows.Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift.Until it became a prison…But can a student stand against an empire?An incendiary new novel from award-winning author R.F. Kuang about the power of language, the violence of colonialism, and the sacrifices of resistance.'A masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge. BABEL is a stark picture of the cruelty of e

年末最爆笑、最完美的聖誕小說禮物！全球百萬暢銷作家 David Baddiel 最新力作！曾經，聖誕節是一年中最「美好」的時刻。然而多年來，聖誕節已被「冬極企業（Winterzone）」全面接管。過往那些讓節慶充滿溫度的元素，像是家人朋友間的互動、代代相傳的聖誕吊飾、甚至那些聖誕冷笑話....通通不見了。現在的聖誕節由機器人管理，以名為「聖誕投影人（Santavatars）」的 3D 全息聖誕老人負責監控各位小朋友乖不乖；而在平安夜裡，禮物也不是由馴鹿送達，而是由無人機（ZoneDrones)取代....就在這個冰冷無趣的節日世界裡，11 歲的艾塔（Etta）和好友蒙提（Monty）偶然發現了一條神祕線索，意外捲入一場「拯救聖誕節」的大戰。他們必須在時間耗盡、與冬極企業（Winterzone） 的強大勢力對抗之前，找出真正的聖誕老人，否則聖誕節的真正意義將永遠消失……The HILARIOUS new novel and the year’s most perfect festive gift – from million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel It used to be the most WONDERFUL time of the year, but for years Christmas has been taken over by Winterzone. All the things that made Christmas special are gone: the human connection, the baubles passed down through generations, even the rubbish cracker jokes. Instead, Christmas is run by robots, while 3D holograms of Santa Claus called Santavatars check if you’ve been naughty or nice – and on Christmas Eve, all of the presents are delivered by ZoneDrones instead of Santa’s reindeer! But

《These Infinite Threads》延續暢銷書《This Woven Kingdom》的震撼故事，充滿超酷的魔法、熱辣的戀愛和讓人心碎的背叛。故事從Alizeh和Kamran的一個激情之吻開始，兩人的世界也因此徹底顛覆。Alizeh是失蹤已久的Jinn王國繼承人，而Kamran則是強大的Ardunia帝國王儲。但好景不常，Kamran的祖父Ardunia的國王慘死，還有他跟惡魔簽下的驚天秘密被揭露。接著，神秘的銅髮王子Cyrus把Alizeh搶走，帶到鄰國Tulan，想把她當成妻子，並利用她成為Jinn的新女王，達成他和惡魔的陰謀。Alizeh完全不想跟Cyrus妥協，也不想成為工具，但困在Tulan逃不掉。她開始掙扎，是不是該放下對Kamran的感情，好好承擔起王位的重任？而Kamran，則在努力挽救自己支離破碎的王國，四處受背叛，但他心裡只有一件事：一定要去Tulan救Alizeh，替祖父報仇。他唯一的希望，就是Alizeh還在等著他，而不是成了敵人的女王....Full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, These Infinite Threads is the breathtaking sequel to the instant New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller This Woven KingdomWith the heat of a kiss, the walls between Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian empire, have crumbled. And so have both of their lives.Kamran’s grandfather, the king of Ardunia, lays dead, the terrible secret of his deal with the devil exposed to the world. Cyrus, the mysterious copper-haired r

The hilarious children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross. On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School.The lessons are ludicrous, the school dinners are disgusting and the teachers are terrifying. When Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises that VERY odd things are going on involving sinister Science teacher Doctor Doktur, a secret cave and a ‘Monsterfication Machine’. Can Larker unravel the teacher’s wicked plot?

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.

Dare you enter the world of MONSTERS? The beloved World's Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You've met the world's worst children, the world's worst parents, the world's worst teachers and the world's worst pets - but are you ready for the world's worst monsters? If you don't like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams, and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower.The World's Worst Pets was the bestselling children's book of 2022 (TCM Chart, 27 December 2022). David Walliams was most recently Children's number one bestseller with Robodog (TCM Chart, 11 April 2023).

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?

Peep! Peep! All aboard with Thomas & Friends in this All Engines Go magnetic adventure! All Engines Go! Toddlers can take a journey across the Island of Sodor and meet all the trains in this fun, magnetic book with 5 great scenes. Start the day at the Engine Sheds, visit the Farm and race down Lookout Mountain. Then create adventures of your own with the magnetic characters of Thomas, Percy, Kana, Nia, Diesel, Bruno, Sandy and Carly.Each of the 8 engines is a magnetic play piece that can be used again and again. The illustration on the front cover shows the magnets that are stored inside the book. This removes the need for a plastic holder on the front cover.There are hours of fun to be had and this is the perfect way to encourage children aged 3 and up to use their imagination and build a life-long love of books. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh

*Molly the maid returns in THE MAID'S SECRET – available to pre-order now*_________________________________________________________________Get swept away by the million-copy bestseller …*THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER*WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER*WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION*A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME PICK‘An escapist pleasure’ SUNDAY TIMES‘An instantly gripping whodunnit’STYLIST‘Smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing ’ LISA JEWELL_________________________________________________________________It begins like any other day for Molly Gray, silently dusting her way through the luxury rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel.But when she enters suite 401 and discovers an infamous guest dead in his bed, a very messy mystery begins to unfold. And Molly’s at the heart of it – because if anyone can uncover the secrets beneath the surface, the fingerprints amongst the filth – it’s the maid .

就在聖誕節前夕，大雪覆蓋亞特蘭大，但年輕愛情的溫度，或許能融化寒冬。《Whiteout》由《Blackout》原班金獎人氣作家陣容再次聯手打造——Dhonielle Clayton、Tiffany D. Jackson、Nic Stone、Angie Thomas、Ashley Woodfolk、Nicola Yoon——編織出一場關於黑人的喜悅、友情與浪漫的交織故事。當城市停擺，十二位青少年齊心協力，只為幫助朋友完成一場生命中最重要的道歉。暴風雪來襲，誰也無法預料改變一切的奇蹟會在何時降臨。浪漫、溫暖、閃耀如雪花般獨一無二。Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of interwoven narratives, Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance—by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout!As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life. But will they be able to make it happen, in spite of the storm?No one is prepared for this whiteout. But then, we can’t always prepare for the magical moments that change everything.From the bestselling, award-winning, all-star authors who brought us Blackout—Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, a

從發想到創作歷程，最詳實的記錄！《哈利波特》與《怪獸》系列，打造了一個波瀾壯闊的魔法世界，而作為電影視覺設計團隊，MinaLima以豐沛的想像力與創造力，及無與倫比的熱情和實驗精神，重現了場景裡的各式道具。不只是普通的美術設定集，兩人藏在書中的互動機關，更準備帶給你前所未有的魔法體驗。能如此完美地還原羅琳筆下的巫師世界，也是一種魔法吧。在麻瓜眼前毫不保留地大展身手，魔法部怎麼還不來抓人。A full-colour illustrated compendium chronicling the magical twenty-year journey of acclaimed art and design studio, MinaLima, the creative genius behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film series. "It all started with a letter ..." Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima began their extraordinary partnership in 2001 when Warner Bros. invited them to realize the imaginative visual universe of the Harry Potter film series. The two artists would never have guessed that the graphic props they designed for the films - including the Hogwarts acceptance letter, Marauder's Map, Daily Prophet newspaper, The Quibbler and Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes - would become cultural icons loved by Wizarding World fans around the world.Eight years later, the pair formed their own design studio, MinaLima, and expanded their

From the multi-award winning author of The Bridge (BBC) and Marcella (Netflix, ITV) comes a blockbuster new thriller… A DEAD WOLFA DRUG DEAL GONE WRONGA LETHAL FEMALE ASSASSINHannah Wester, a detective in the remote northern Swedish town of Haparanda, finds herself on the precipice of chaos.When human remains are found in the stomach of a dead wolf, Hannah knows that this summer won’t be like any other. The remains are soon linked to a bloody drug deal that went down just across the border in Finland. But how did the victim end up in the woods outside Haparanda? And where have the drugs and money gone?Hannah and her colleagues are soon caught up in an increasingly complex investigation. But time is scarce and they aren’t the only ones looking.When the secretive and deadly Katja shows up, unexpected and brutal events start to pile up. In just a few days, life in the border town is turned upside down. Not least for Hannah, who is finally forced to confront her own past.

‘GRIPPING AND POIGNANT’ RUTH HOGAN, bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things‘CLEVER AND ENTERTAINING’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING‘A THOUGHT-PROVOKING READ’ PRIMAEight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.It seems like just another morning.You make a cup of tea. Check the news. Open the front door.On your doorstep is a box.Inside the box is the exact number of years you have left to live.The same box appears on every doorstep across the world.Do you open yours?

“I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin which is beautifully complimented by David Tazzyman's hilarious illustrations” DAVID WALLIAMS, author of GANGSTA GRANNY“An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising” The Times Best Books for Children 2021When the Stewarts spend a sunny, frosty December day at London Zoo, they’re enchanted by one small penguin. At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin “must come and stay with them whenever he likes.” But not one Stewart expects the penguin to turn up at their door that evening, rucksack labelled “Einstein” on his back…The family’s new feathered friend helps Arthur to come out of his shell and makes massive demands on Imogen’s amateur sleuthing. But together they must find out why Einstein came to them and they must keep away from the mysterious white-coat man. And Einstein can’t stay forever, can he…? From stunning new writing talent Iona Rangeley, and il

當年笨拙內向、狼狽離開史丹佛的Winnie如今改頭換面，以成功人士之姿邀她參與自己的假貨生意；菁英律師Ava為了家庭放棄事業，生活卻令她備感挫折。她決定冒險一回！不料Winnie卻人間蒸發…HUSTLERS meets BIG LITTLE LIES in the heist of the summer...'Propulsive and captivating' VogueMeet Ava: rule-abiding lawyer who has ticked all of life's boxes. She's married to a successful surgeon and has just taken an indefinite career break to raise her adorable toddler. A picture-perfect life.Meet Winnie: Ava's old college roommate. Once awkward, quiet and apparently academically challenged, she left Stanford in a shroud of scandal. But now, she is charismatic, wealthy and has returned to town dripping in designer accessories.An actual perfect life. When the two women bump into one another at a local coffee shop, it seems like fate has intervened: Winnie's new-found success is courtesy of a shady business and she needs a favour; Ava is realising she is not built for the stay-at-home life. But what starts as one favour turns into two, then three, and soon Ava is in far deeper than she ever

掌握記憶者將掌握你的未來。與奧塔薇婭巴特勒等大師級作家共同執筆，賈奈兒夢內關於「記憶」的故事集。以科幻元素和非洲文化為基調，大膽犀利地試圖拆解他人目光下的種族、性別、愛，以及那些構成自我的過往片段。In The Memory Librarian music, fashion, film and activist icon Janelle Monae returns to the Afrofuturistic world of her critically acclaimed album, Dirty Computer, to explore how different threads of liberation - queerness, race, gender plurality, love - become tangled in a totalitarian landscape... and to discover costs of unravelling them. Whoever controls our memories controls the future.Janelle Monae and an incredible array of talented collaborating creators have written a collection of tales comprising the bold vision and powerful themes that have made Monae such a compelling and celebrated storyteller. Dirty Computer introduced a world in which thoughts - as a means of self-conception - could be controlled or erased by a select few. And whether human, A.I., or other, your life and sentience was dictated by those who'd convinced themselves they had the right to decide your fate.That