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New for 2025, a delightfully funny, heartwarming sniffer-dog story, perfect for younger readers aged 7-9The second warm and brilliantly funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog – perfect for younger readers aged 7 and upSetterpoo Sammy has a BRILLIANT sense of smell. She can sniff out ANYTHING.When Sammy uncovers a FAKE forged painting and is dognapped by villain Monsieur de Noir, she needs Best Human Friend, Beanie, Robin the sheepdog and Mogpuss the cat to help her out.Together the friends must launch a rescue mission to find Sammy in Paris, and recover the REAL painting before it’s too late.

A brand new darkly humourous serial killer thriller for fans of How to Kill Your Family and The Thursday Murder Club.

The next blockbuster official Minecraft novel from the bestselling series, perfect for getting kids into reading! Brand new gaming adventure for 2024.Jump back into the Overworld with the next blockbuster Minecraft novel, Journey to the Ancient City. An official Minecraft adventure!Opal has almost done it all – fighting monsters, protecting people from pillagers and even defeating the legendary Ender Dragon! But that’s all in the past. Now, Opal has hung up their adventuring hat and is living the life of a happy crafter, far more likely to build you a bed than fight a Wither. In fact, Opal has decided that their time is best spent building their Dream Manor outside the very village that displays the Ender Dragon Skull they brought back from the End!Meanwhile, Opal’s sister, Lisa, is beginning her own unique journey. She’s ready to be a hero. Just ask her. Or don’t … She’ll tell you anyway. She knows every single story ever told about her sibling, and probably a few other heroes as well

A brand new 25th anniversary edition of the international bestselling phenomenon!Darren is just your average schoolboy – or was, at least – until he and his friend Steve buy tickets to the outlawed, magical and macabre Cirque Du Freak. Packed with wonderfully grotesque characters – including a snake-boy, a wolf-man and, most exciting of all, an enormous performing spider – the boys are enchanted, fascinated and yet terrified by the show.Darren, a total spider freak, decides to steal and train Madam Octa – an enormous tarantula owned by Mr Crepsley, so that he can train it to perform amazing deeds. But his daring theft goes horribly wrong, and soon Darren is caught up in a web of terror from which he cannot escape – and finds himself forced to make a terrible bargain with a creature of the night…Atmospheric, funny, realistic, moving and terrifying, Cirque du Freak has been thrilling readers for twenty five years, and is now available in this stunning anniversary edition.

The epic second instalment of Robin Hobb’s bestselling fantasy novelPart two of Assassin's Apprentice, the first book in Robin Hobb's bestselling epic fantasy Farseer Trilogy, brought to life in comics form.In the second installment of Assassin’s Apprentice, Fitz is given a mission to infiltrate a nobleman’s estate for signs of treason, the kingdom is plagued by Red-Ship Raiders, and the fate of the realm hinges on Fitz’s choices. Tensions rise, and a determined stranger’s arrival adds to the uncertainty. When King Shrewd decides that Fitz must learn The Skill, the harsh training of the Skillmaster Galen will bring Fritz to a breaking point. Fitz’s journey of resilience and self-doubt takes an emotional toll, while Burrich and Molly offer support.

A fantastically funny and silly new illustrated picture book crammed full of laughs, animals and bums!I love you more than a baboon’s bum, a kangaroo’s bum, a slimy slug’s bum!Stuffed full of all sorts of animal bums and celebrating love in all it's wonderful shapes and sizes, this hilarious new picture book is sure to have little ones, and big ones, laughing with pure glee.Featuring cheeky illustrations from the incredible Ben Whitehouse and with stellar rhyming text throughout, welcome to the brilliantly silly world of I LOVE YOU MORE THAN A BABOON'S BUM!

A super cute illustrated children’s book celebrating babies, new for 2025!A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of babies, and all the magic, mischief and heartwarming moments a newborn brings.Amazing babies are EVERYWHERE!Babies can be sleepy, noisy, adventurous, cuddly and so much more – and though they can be hard work, there’s nothing better than seeing them grow.Discover the ULTIMATE inclusive celebration of babies, from late-nights and food fights to bathtime, nappy-changes and beyond.The perfect gift to share with new parents!Also available from Alison Brown:Amazing MumAmazing DadAmazing BrotherAmazing SisterBillie’s Buzz

A 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. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless.Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?CHARLIE: “I have been going out with Nick Nelson for two years. He likes rugby, Formula 1, dogs, the Marvel universe, the sound felt-tips make on paper, rain and drawing on shoes. He also likes me.”NICK: “Things me and Charlie Spring do together include: Watch films. Sit in the same room on different laptops. Text each other from different rooms. Make out. Make food. Make drinks. Get drunk. Talk. Argue. Laugh. Maybe we're kind of boring. But that’s fine with us.”Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the perfect couple – that they’re inseparable. But now Nick is leaving for university, and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyone’s asking if they’re staying together, which is a stupid question – they’re ‘Nic

An official illustrated Minecraft children’s puzzle book – perfect for kids into video games aged 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 – new for 2025!Go on an epic adventure across the Overworld, solving Minecraft puzzles as you go.Embark on a wild journey through the Overworld, tackling mobs, hunting for treasure and striving to survive. Solve sudokus to fill your inventory, crack codes to translate villagers and follow iron golems through mazes to locate villages. Will you be able to muddle your way through this adventure and puzzle your way to the end of the story?

2025年全新登場的爆笑中階小說《Scarlet: Defender of the Universe》，由新銳作者 James Davis 創作，並由Dotty Sutton全書黑白插畫。故事從一則刊在《The Beano》後頁的徵人廣告開始——Scarlet原本只是想向弟弟證明那是騙局，卻意外成為「宇宙守護者」。九歲的Scarlet與夥伴Jasper、可愛外星生物Pom-Pom，以及聰明機器人Bot，一同展開銀河冒險，對抗為了一杯熱可可不惜毀滅地球的外星種族。敘事語氣直接對話讀者，幽默自嘲，節奏明快。被譽為中階版《銀河便車指南》的歡樂科幻。New for 2025, an incredibly funny illustrated story for childrenThe funniest book of the year from an incredibly exciting new voice in children’s fiction!Are you sitting comfortably? Are you fantasising about bamboo? Do you have black and white fur? Are you huge and cute and cuddly-looking? Well, put this book down, because you are a panda, and this is not a book for pandas.This is a story about a girl called Scarlet. She’s nine years old, just like you, if you’re nine. If you’re not nine, then she’s more like someone else who is nine. She has red hair, just like you, unless your hair is brown. She is 127 centimetres tall, just like you, unless you’re taller or shorter. Her favourite colour is green, just like you, u

Hana joins the Moonlight Mystery Agency to help Spark the bionic unicorn find her missing birthday cake in the first of an exciting new series from bestseller Vashti Hardy. Hana has always longed to have a pet of her own. So when a cat turns up at her bedroom window one night, she thinks her dream has come true.But Ace is no ordinary cat. He’s a detective cat who has come to invite Hana to join the Moonlight Mystery Agency, and that’s when the magical adventures begin! Join Hana and Ace on their first mission to solve the mystery of Spark the bionic unicorn’s missing birthday cake!

Joe總覺得自己太普通，沒人記得他。當他得知森林裡出現了傳說中的大腳怪，立刻決定展開一場成名之旅。他和好友Tiago毫無準備便闖入野外，打算抓住神秘生物，卻意外展開了一段又驚又笑的冒險。Jenny Pearson以輕鬆又真誠的筆調，呈現孩子對自我價值的渴望與友誼的力量。本書節奏輕快、笑點十足，特別適合想找回閱讀樂趣的孩子。A laugh-out-loud wilderness survival tale from award-winning author Jenny Pearson (Dyslexia-friendly)Average Joe takes to the wilderness to track down Bigfoot and become a school legend in this brilliantly funny adventure from Lollie Award winning author Jenny Pearson.Joe is tired of being called average and feeling completely forgettable at school. So when he hears that a Bigfoot-like beast has been spotted in some nearby woods, he senses an opportunity. Surely capturing Bigfoot will make him stand out from the crowd and bring him the popularity he longs for?With no real plan or survival skills, Joe and his best friend Tiago set off on what turns out to be an unforgettably hilarious quest with some very unexpected results!Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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A new one-of-a-kind look into the artistic journey and cultural legacy of the one-and-only Taylor Swift – the perfect 2024 Swiftie Christmas giftYou know the songs by heart. You’ve traded the friendship bracelets. You’ve worn the cowboy boots and the bejewelled bodysuits.Now, get the inside track on this generation’s biggest super star – Taylor Swift.An intimate look at the life and music of modern pop's most legendary figure, Taylor Swift, from leading music journalist Rob Sheffield.A cultural phenomenon. A worldwide obsession. An agent of emotional chaos. There's no parallel to Taylor Swift in history: a teenage girl who turns into the world's favorite pop star, songwriter, storyteller, guitar hero, live performer, changing how music is made and heard. An all-time great on the level of The Beatles, Prince, or David Bowie.Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music is the first book that goes deep on the musical and cultural impact of Taylor Swift. Nobody

An official Minecraft illustrated guide with over 20 brand-new mini-projects to build in the game for 2024: perfect for beginners and kids, teens and adults alike!Learn how to design, build and customise 20 mini-projects in Minecraft.Embark on another bite-size adventure! Build over 20 new mini-projects in Minecraft, from duck party boats and houses on the moon to steam trains and fire engines! There’s even a UFO that abducts cows!With illustrated step-by-step instructions and tips throughout, this book will have you creating loads of fun builds to impress your friends with!Other projects include:Rapunzel’s TowerColourful CasitaNether JailCamel StablesRainbow BasePanda SanctuarySword PortalFire StationAnd many more!Try our indispensable handbooks:Minecraft Beginner’s Guide 978 0008615376Minecraft Redstone Handbook 978 0008495992Minecraft Survival Handbook 978 0755503452Minecraft Creative Handbook 978 0755500413Minecraft Combat Handbook 978 0755500420Minecraft Explorers Handbook 9780008

Experience the valiant spirit of Rohan’s warriors defending their homeland against the forces of darkness as you colour these breathtaking scenes featuring all the characters, creatures and landscapes from the new Lord of the Rings movie.Return to Middle-earth and begin a brand-new colouring adventure, from the splendour of the Golden Hall atop Edoras, to the breathtaking landscapes of Rohan, and ancient fortress of the Hornburg.As well as dramatic scenes from this exciting new instalment in the Lord of the Rings movie saga, you can colour all of its heroes and villains, including Rohan’s legendary king, Helm Hammerhand, his intrepid daughter, Héra, and her brothers Haleth and Háma, Lord Freca and his son, Wulf, the warlike Southrons and iconic creatures such as the monstrous mûmakil and the savage snow-troll.

The captivating new thriller, perfect for fans of Saltburn… 'Perfect for fans of tales in which the rich and entitled get their comeuppance… deliciously twisty' Daily Mail 'Flawless,

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A heartwarming, illustrated festive children’s story from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl - an instant New York Times bestseller ��A brand-new Christmas classic adventure about the magic of Santa Claus, set in North London and the North Pole – from the bestselling author of Artemis FowlA New York Times BestsellerIT ALL STARTED IN CHRISTMAS PAST …It’s been ten years since Santa Claus performed his Christmas duties, but when Juniper Lane discovers the mysterious Niko, who lives in her local London park surrounded by Christmas trees and reindeer that can fly, she steps into a Christmas story like no other.When Juniper’s mum goes missing and the park comes under threat from an ambitious park keeper, Juniper enlists Niko, who is surely Santa Claus, to help.As the countdown to Christmas begins, Juniper must find her mother, restore the festive spirit, bring to life the true magic of the season and learn to ride her very own reindeer.A brand-new festive classic, Juniper’s Christmas is

Get the inside track on Formula 1 – from Fangio to Hamilton, Ferrari to Red Bull It's the sport that has it all: thrills, spills, technical sophistication and daredevil brilliance. From its origins in war-torn Europe to today's global phenomenon, Speed: The History of Formula 1 World Championships charts the past eight decades of F1. With articles from The Times covering the most iconic races, epic rivalries, engineering innovations and mind-bending statistics, this collection will make you feel as if you were there in the moment watching Formula 1's greatest legends unfold on the track.Filled with incredible stories about the sport's movers and shakers, in this volume you'll find: Coverage of 74 World Championships, from 1950 to 2023A foreword by Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren RacingExpert commentary from Kevin Eason, former motor racing correspondent for The TimesSeason analysis, race reports, results tables and recordsIncredible photography of the cars, drivers and key racing moments A m

Pack your bags, it’s time for a round-the-world adventure! Get ready for a whirlwind tour of the entire world through stunning photographs, colourful maps, and lots of fascinating facts. ?Eye-catching, educational and engaging, this beautiful hardback book is the perfect gift to inspire young adventurers aged 9+. What’s on the itinerary? Explore the Earth, continent by continentLearn about other countries and culturesVisit famous landmarks and hidden gemsMarvel at nature’s wondersMeet the local wildlife!

A deluxe, numbered edition of the behind-the-scenes book – limited to 1000 copies to celebrate the hit video game’s 15th anniversary!Uncover the history of one of the most influential games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today.The World of Minecraft is the definitive account of the game’s history, combining exclusive interviews from the Mojang studio and recollections from long-standing members of the gaming community. Read the stories behind the growth of community-defining servers like Hypixel, mods like Feed The Beast, and YouTube channels like The Yogscast, plus a personal account from Lydia Winters on the creation of Alex, the impact of Minecraft charity Block by Block, the origin of the phantom, and many more insights.This must-have collector’s item includes a foreword and afterword from chief creative officer Jens “Jeb” Bergensten and vanilla Minecraf

The beloved classic children’s fable, adapted as a illustrated pop-up book for a new generation of young readersAntoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable, adapted as a brand-new pop-up book!Please – draw me a sheep.I blinked.The voice belonged to a charming little prince.The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love. Now with enchanting pop-ups that bring iconic scenes to life!‘Will enchant little ones’ – The Times‘Brilliant and beautiful’ – The ScotsmanAdapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbi

A comprehensive and exclusive behind-the-scenes account of Minecraft’s history featuring previously unseen artwork – new for the video game’s 15th anniversaryUncover the history of one of the most influential video games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today.The World of Minecraft is the definitive account of the game’s history, combining exclusive interviews from the Mojang studio and recollections from long-standing members of the gaming community. Read the stories behind the growth of community-defining servers like Hypixel, mods like Feed The Beast, and YouTube channels like The Yogscast, plus a personal account from Lydia Winters on the creation of Alex, the impact of Minecraft charity Block by Block, the origin of the phantom, and many more insights.This must-have collector’s item includes a foreword and afterword from chief creative officer Jens “Jeb”

A comic book…about making comic books!The perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of the best-selling Heartstopper series.“The book you’re about to read is something I would have read and reread obsessively as a young artist” – Alice OsemanMeet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who set out to write, design and draw their own comic books. There’s Ash the Publisher, Jay the Writer, Finn the Designer, Rayah the Artist, Sam the Colourist…and Peanut the Pup! Together, you’ll explore all the building blocks of the complete creative process:Discover different types of comicsPlot and script your storyCreate characters and build worldsLevel-up your drawing skillsShare your graphic novel with the world!

There's a 5* Christmas mystery unfolding at The Regency Grand Hotel…Full of charm and feel-good festive cheer, The Mistletoe Mystery short story is the perfect stocking-filler this Christmas!____It’s the Christmas countdown at the Regency Grand Hotel, and Molly the maid is polishing up her holiday list.*Deck halls*Dust off decorations*Buy Secret Santa gift*Solve mystery?A festive plot throws Molly off-kilter. Why does her beau, Juan Manuel, keep disappearing? And why are the hotel corridors filled with whispers?Someone is keeping a secret. And, as Molly discovers, the answers to the mystery lie in a most unexpected gift…*Escape into the world of Molly the Maid in this delightful Christmas short story!*____Over a million readers have been swept away by Molly the Maid:'Captivating, emotional, powerful and wise. I absolutely loved it and think Nita is my new favourite author' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A book full of such charm!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I didn’t think I could love a character any mo

A new illustrated story about friendship, featuring the boy and the penguin, from highly regarded picture-book creator, Oliver JeffersCelebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers!“Jeffers has not lost his lovely knack for weaving fantastical elements into depictions of everyday life … an adventure that will not disappoint” Observer"A simply glorious evocation of friendship, loyalty and home with unforgettable characters for a new generation to fall in love with" Daily MailOnce there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn’t the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend…The out-of-t

Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers!Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn’t the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend…The out-of-this-world, long-awaited sequel to the much-loved Boy stories, loved all around the world – now introducing a brand-new character!

✨A LOVE STORY TO DEFY THE GODS✨Begin the no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling international sensation from Rebecca RossA LOVE THAT CONQUERS ALLEighteen-year-old Iris dreams that one day her writing will make a difference.A war between gods is raging, and she’s landed a prestigious job at the Oath Gazette.But at home, she’s barely holding it together. Her brother is missing on the frontline.Her mother is lost in a haze of addiction.And each night Iris pours her heart out in letters to her brother.Letters that will never be answered.Or so she thinks…RIVALS DRAWN TOGETHER BY INK AND MAGICHer letters have made their way into the hands of the last person Iris trusts: Roman Kitt, her cold, unforgiving rival at the paper.When he anonymously writes back, they forge a magical connection that will seal their fate forever.NO GOD. NO CREATURE. NO WAR CAN COME BETWEEN THEM."Rich and romantic" — Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent & Dove"I adored this book" — Adalyn Grace, New

The NEW steampunk mystery series from bestselling author Vashti Hardy (Dyslexia-friendly)Embark on an action-packed quest to find the lost town of clockwork in the first of a new fantasy adventure series from Vashti Hardy, packed with her trademark STEM inventions.Mabel and Will Greystone are looking forward to an exciting holiday with their aunt Lucy, a famous relic hunter in the land of Marvolia.Using an ancient map, they are searching for the legendary lost town of Umber, famous for the invention of clockwork, which was mysteriously abandoned hundreds of years ago. The only other clue they have is a strange old key left behind by the last inhabitant of the town, but they have no idea what the key is for.Also on the hunt for Umber is devious Byron Cogsworth, desperate for the glory such an important discovery will bring. Can Mabel, Will and Aunt Lucy find Umber before him? And what secrets will the clockwork key unlock …?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of

Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be. 'I found this book amazing' Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow The entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first brains, all the way to the modern human brains. Each breakthrough emerged from new sets of brain modifications, and equipped animals with a new suite of intellectual faculties.These five breakthroughs are the organising map to this book, and they make up our itinerary for our adventure back in time. Each breakthrough also has fascinating corollaries to breakthroughs in AI. Indeed, there will be plenty of such surprises along the way.For instance: the innovation that enabled AI to beat humans in the game of Go – temporal difference reinforcement learning – was an innovation discovered by our fish ancestors o

The essential guide to all things Pokémon, this year’s Encyclopedia includes all of the details of Ash Ketchum’s battle to become Pokémon World Champion! The new updated and expanded final edition of the Pokémon Encyclopedia! Ash Ketchum’s journey to becoming a Pokémon Master, and winner of the Masters Eight World Championships has come to an end. Travel through all 8 regions of the Pokémon world, learning about the characters, competition, adventures and, of course, the hundreds of Pokémon that live there. Packed full of battle stats, stories, Pokédex facts and so much more! This comprehensive Encyclopedia contains everything fans need to immerse themselves in the wonderful world of Pokémon.

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery – with thrills, spills and laughs galore. Dilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder.A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder-mystery novel. Sherlock Holmes is her favourite detective.She even named her dog Watson after his faithful companion, and trained him to sniff out clues and follow trails. So far, Dilly and Watson haven’t cracked many cases – beyond lost cats, or missing biscuits that turned out to have been eaten all along. But now the detective duo find themselves on a luxury ocean liner bound for London.A thousand passengers. A thousand miles of ocean around them. It's the perfect place for a murder… Or two.Or three. Or four. Or MORE!

A funny official Beano children’s book for all year round – perfect for kids aged 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 – new for 2024!Have fun and dissolve into full-belly laughter all year round with this book!Join Dennis, Gnasher and friends to fill your year with fun and laughter. Each day has a new hilarious prank, silly dare, funny joke, ridiculous would you rather, and much more, so that no matter how boring your day has been, you can always find a giggle within these pages!The perfect gift for any time of the year!

Don't miss out on the start of Julie and Sierra's brand-new college town raunch-com series with FUNDAMENTALS OF BEING A GOOD GIRL. Order now! From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone who gave us A Merry Little Meet Cute comes a new festive romcom – ’tis the season for second chances! Sunny Palmer has returned to Christmas Notch in search of some festive inspiration for her screenplay. Isaac Kelly, former boy band heartthrob and the saddest boy in the music biz, is the latest owner of the town’s historic mansion.What better place to attempt his first holiday album than a snow-covered mansion where he can become a hermit in peace? But after they wake up together in Sunny’s dilapidated motel room after a wild night, Isaac takes a chance and asks her to stay at his place and they make a deal: they will both try to get the other’s creative juices flowing again. With these two opposites under one roof, there’s no way this jingle be

Funny illustrated gothic middle-grade award-winning humour for 8+ readers, new in the series for 2024!The nation’s favourite blended beastly family is BACK for the fifth and FINAL book of the series from multiple award-winning author Jack Meggitt-Phillips'Reads like a modern classic. Sharp, funny, original – I thought this was brilliant', Sam Copeland, bestselling author of Charlie Changes into a Chicken on The Beast and The BethanyEbenezer Tweezer has spent the best part of 512 years doing whatever he wanted, but that all changed when he met Bethany – a rude, snotty-nosed prankster. Ebenezer has come to care for this strange, slightly smelly little scowler more than he has cared about anyone or anything before.It’s just as well, because when this story begins, Bethany needs a friend. She has just discovered that her parents Augustus and Gemima were dreadful criminals before they died in an only slightly more dreadful fire.Except – it seems her father did NOT die at all. Augustus retur

New for 2024, a stunning collectors edition of the prequel novella to the best-selling trilogy, now a major TV series!A beautiful collector’s hardback of the prequel novella to the bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Guide to Murder series. Find out where it all began for Pip!THE GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER SERIES IS A TIKTOK SENSATION AND A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Pippa Fitz-Amobi is not in the mood for her friend’s murder mystery party. Especially one that involves 1920’s fancy dress and pretending that their town, Little Kilton, is an island called Joy. But when the game begins, Pip finds herself drawn into the make-believe world of intrigue, deception and murder.But as Pip plays detective, teasing out the identity of the killer clue-by-clue, the murder of the fictional Reginald Remy isn’t the only case on her mind …began for Pip!

★ 《The Naughtiest Unicorn》暢銷作者打造爆笑龍校園系列★ 每個孩子都有一隻龍當最佳好友的魔法學校！★ 萬聖節夜晚，神祕禁塔竟傳出「幽靈龍」的吼聲？在龍塔學院，每個孩子都會和一隻龍成為最佳搭檔，但西奧的龍汪妲看起來既不威風也沒有魔法能力。直到某天，他們發現汪妲其實擁有最稀有的力量——魔法屁股。當萬聖節慶典即將展開，禁忌高塔卻傳出神祕吼聲，似乎有幽靈龍出沒。西奧與朋友們決定一探究竟，展開一場充滿笑聲與驚喜的龍校園冒險。The new funny, highly illustrated and totally magical children’s book series for 2024 for kids 8-12, from the author of the Naughtiest UnicornJoin Theo on new adventure at Dragon Towers – the school where everyone has their own dragon best friend!A hilarious new series from the author of the Naughtiest Unicorn – highly illustrated, full of fun and adventure, and starring a dragon with a magical bum. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up.At Dragon Towers every child is paired with their very own dragon best friend, and every dragon has their own special magic power, from fire-breathing to going invisible and even making slime.Theo's dragon Wanda is a bit different to the other dragons – she’s more friendly than fearsome, she gets distracted by her tail when flying, and when

In the inner circle, where can you hide a secret? In this compulsive story of betrayal, old bonds and buried scandals, one British establishment family comes face to fac

The funniest official Beano children’s book this festive period – perfect for kids aged 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 – new for Christmas 2024!200 jokes to giggle, cackle and snort at this Christmas!Join the residents of Beanotown as they enter an epic festive comedy battle to find the best Christmas joke of all time.Each resident can only enter one joke, but they have LOADS of ideas. Can you help them decide which joke is funniest?Included are:Cool snowman jokes (duh)Rude(olf) reindeer jokes (a dozen duhs)Ho-ho-holarious Santa jokes (well, DUH!)And snow many more!Just try not to pee yourself with laughter – no one likes yellow snow!