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'A sure fire winner . . .sparkles with interest and excitement throughout' Guardian Best Children's Books of 2023'Offers children a series of fascinating scientific facts' Daily TelegraphWe spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. Want to know why the skin is the biggest organ?Why our brains can see into the future?Or why your eyes are back to front?Packed full of facts, big numbers (such as the amount of microbes that make you) and small numbers (the size of those very tiny microbes) all in full-colour. This non-fiction book, packed with wonder from the globally bestselling Bill Bryson is a head-to-toe tour of the most amazing thing about you - YOUR BODY!

The Christmasaurus is back and ready to soar into a new festive magical adventure!Have you ever heard of Ebenezer Scrooge? The most miserly, miserable Christmas-hating miser from that very famous old book? The man who is more BAH HUMBUG than HO HO HO?Well, what if I told you that he was about to step out of HIS story and into this one? And I'm afraid he's got some grand plans . . .he wants to CANCEL CHRISTMAS!But don't panic - William Trundle and his very best friend, the Christmasaurus, are on the case. They're determined to track down Scrooge and save Christmas from total Scrooge-ification! And they're not alone; the whole Trundle family, William's new friends Eddie and Lucy and, of course, Santa himself are here to help!Can this Christmas crew stop Scrooge before it's too late and Christmas is BAH HUMBUGGED for good?Discover more Christmas adventures with William and the Christmasaurus:The ChristmasaurusThe Christmasaurus and the Naughty ListThe Christmasaurus and the Winter WitchTh

Peter Rabbit is heading off to see his friends!Create your own scenes and stories in this interactive magnet book featuring 5 detailed Peter Rabbit scenes and lots of magnets for you to add. Perfect to practise fine motor skills, this book will keep little paws busy for hours!

Did you know that unicorns LOVE to sing? A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the most talented unicorns ever, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Did you know that unicorns LOVE to sing? A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the most talented unicorns ever, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Dive into this delightfully silly unicorn Who's Who and get ready to discover:- ONE, TWO . . . ONE, TWOnicorns who always use a microphone- WECAN'THEARYOUnicorns who always forget to turn their microphone on- BLUESUEDESHOEnicorns who love rock 'n' roll- DOOBYDOOnicorns who prefer soul- HAPPYBIRTHDAYTOYOUnicorns who only know one song- plus some familiar unicorns you may have seen before!This funny and surprising follow-up to The Who's Whonicorn of Unicorns is jam-packed with joyful wordplay,

Peppa is back with another fun-filled Official Annual, perfect to keep the little ones entertained during the festivities!Full of activities, puzzle games stories and colouring pages, this Official Annual is a perfect Christmas stocking filler to ensure hours of fun and games for every Peppa fan!

A board book edition of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards winner 2020Mabel may be a small fly but she has Big Plans... 1. Climb a mountain2.Host a dinner party3. Make friends with a sharkMabel's friends aren't being very helpful, but Mabel knows the truth about Big Plans:*Don't listen to those who say you cannot. Listen to those who say you can!*So, even though a mountain is very, very high and Mabel is very, very small she knows she shouldn't give up.And even though it might have been easier to fly up a tree, Mabel knows that she needs to keep going and climb!Mabel is the best little fly to show readers big and small that there is nothing more important than the power of confidence, and believing in yourself!Other picture books available from Kim Hillyard:Ned and the Great Garden Hamster Race: a story about kindnessGretel the Wonder Mammoth: a story about overcoming anxietyFlora and Nora Hunt for Treasure: a story about the power of friendship

A spell-binding adventure from acclaimed performer and bestselling author Carrie Hope Fletcher - star of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella.What do you get if you mix together two best friends, a witch's curse and a haunted house? A spell-binding mystery for fans of The Worst Witch and The Danger Gang from acclaimed performer and bestselling author Carrie Hope Fletcher - star of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella.They say children who are born on Friday 13th are immune to evil spirits. Whilst Ivy and Maggie liked to believe that was true, it didn't stop them checking for monsters under their bed each and every night.Ivy and Maggie have been best friends ever since they were born at exactly the same minute twelve years earlier. They're always on the look-out for a new adventure but unfortunately Crowood Peak is officially the most boring town in the world. Or at least it was until children start to mysteriously disappear and, even stranger, none of the grown-ups seem to have noticed . . .It

From international bestseller, Karen M. McManus, comes the explosive third and final instalment in the acclaimed Bayview series.Ever since that day in detention, life hasn't been easy for the Bayview Crew.Now Nate is trying to maintain a long-distance relationship with Bronwyn, who is struggling to balance her new life at Yale with her memories of Bayview.Addy's about to leave Bayview behind and take a leap into the unknown and Phoebe's tired of keeping secrets. Everybody's ready to move on.Until a mysterious billboard arrives.Time for a new game, Bayview.And when a member of the crew disappears, it's clear this 'game' just got serious - and no-one understands the rules.Everyone's a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things are starting to get deadly.Simon was right about secrets - they all come out in the end.Praise for One of Us is Next:'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of

The out-of-this-world new adventure from the number-one-bestselling author of THE DANGER GANG and THE CHRISTMASAURUS, Tom Fletcher!An out-of-this-world new adventure from bestselling author of THE DANGER GANG and THE CHRISTMASAURUS, Tom Fletcher.George, Neila and Bash are the worst band on Earth. George wants them to be brilliant - but Neila has stage fright, and Bash is too distracted by his obsession with stars, aliens and faraway planets. But what they lack in talent and confidence, they make up for in heart.They're determined to blow their friends away at their school Battle of the Bands contest. But the moment they start to play...They're beamed up into space!!!Now the kids face an even bigger challenge: Battle of the Bands, but the intergalactic version. They're competing against alien bands from every galaxy! And if they don't win, they might never make it home again... Can the worst band on Earth become the best band in the universe?Listen to the intergalactically awesome SPACE

Join the Squirrel Club on their quest to earn their Dragon Badges!After reading about mythical creatures, Duggee and the Squirrels decide to meet a real dragon. On their search for the dragon, they meet some other magical creatures on the way. Can you guess who any of them may be? And will Duggee and the Squirrels earn their Dragon Badges?Join the Squirrel Club on their quest to find a dragon in this adventurous lift-the-flap tale.One more thing... DUGGEE HUG!Want more Duggee? Also available:Hey Duggee: Hide and Seek: A lift-the-flap bookHey Duggee: Treasure Hunt A lift-the-flap bookHey Duggee: Dinosaurs: A lift-the-flap book

The hilarious second book in the new series from this funny fiction superstar duo.'Will have youngsters giggling and guffawing from first page to last!' Lancashire Evening PostIt's a new year at Little Strangehaven Primary but things are just as weird as last term . . .Who put laser-eyed robot librarians in charge of class discipline? What's with the new pedal-powered desks? And what does it all have to do with the mysterious goings-on in the cellar?Spy-detectives Tuchus and Topps reckon it's got to be something to do with Pamela Stranglebum and her sinister company, Minerva Industries. With the help of their Scottish gargoyle chum Gregor, can Lenny and Agatha uncover the truth before it's too late . . .?

From international bestseller, Karen McManus, comes the explosive third and final thrilling instalment in the acclaimed One of Us... series.It's been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren't killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for the summer, and everyone is trying to move on.Only, this is Bayview, and life is never that simple.At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke- Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it's clear this "game" is serious-and whoever's in charge isn't sharing the rules. Or maybe there aren't any.Bronwyn. Cooper. Addy. Nate. Maeve. Phoebe. Knox. Luis. Kris. Everyone's a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things could start getting deadly.The thing is, Simon was right about secrets-they all come out, eventually. And Bayview

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises , the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content .The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning ( CEFR ). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Extraordinary Life of Steve Jobs, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to , present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Summer I Turned Pretty, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is

The highly anticipated, unforgettable new story from the internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning author of WONDER.'Thrillingly told . . . Palacio is a fantastic writer' The Times'Perfection . . . A beautiful, funny, heart-twisting wonder of a book . . . A brilliant story of love and courage' Wall Street JournalWhen Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches powerlessly as three strangers take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost.But then a mysterious pony shows up at his door, and Silas knows what he has to do.So begins a perilous journey to find his father - a journey that will connect him with his past, his future, and the unknowable world around him.PONY is a breathtaking and powerful read, perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Hannah Gold and destined to become a future classic.

When everything is taken away from you, love and courage are all you have left.In 1938, the Nazis come to Vienna. They hate anyone who is different, especially Jewish people.Fritz and Kurt's family are Jewish, and that puts them in terrible danger.Fritz, along with his father, is taken to a Nazi prison camp, a terrible place, full of fear. When his father is sent to a certain death, Fritz can't face losing his beloved Papa. He chooses to go with him and fight for survival.Meanwhile, Kurt must go on a frightening journey, all alone, to seek safety on the far side of the world.In this extraordinary true story, Fritz and Kurt must face unimaginable hardships, and the two brothers wonder if they will ever return home . . .A retelling of the Sunday Times bestselling The Boy Who Followed his Father into Auschwitz, a Daily Mail and Sunday Express book of the year:'Shattering, astonishing' Daily Mail'Extraordinary' Observer

"For my lunch today", he said, I would like a nice JUICY little child."The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. He's the greediest croc in the whole river, and he wants to eat something juicy and delicious. But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up? Beware! He's looking for someone to feast upon...someone who looks a lot like YOU!The text in this edition of The Enormous Crocodile was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.

寫給孩子們的人類故事！《人類三部曲》暢銷歷史作家哈拉瑞，這次以圖文並茂的輕快節奏探討嚴肅問題，同時告訴年輕讀者：世界並非一開始就是如今樣貌，是人類將之變成現在的樣子，而我們，可以做出改變。學習歷史不為銘記過去，而是為了不重蹈那些沉痾舊疾的覆轍，進而思考如何開創一個更好的世界。*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.*We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world?The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story . . .Have you ever wondered how we got here? From hunting mammoths, to flying to the moon?It is because we are unstoppable. But what made us so? Well, we have the most amazing superpower: the ability to tell stories. Fairy tales have led us from imagining ghosts and spirits to being able to create money (yes, really!).And this has made us very powerful . . . but very deadly. Nothing stands in our way, and we always want more.So get ready for the most amazing story there ever was - the incredible

Discover what Peter loves about Christmas with this festive lift-the-flap board book!It's Christmas and Peter has lots to do at this time of year. Follow him and all his friends as they make this an extra-special time of year. This lift-the-flap Christmas board book is a great way to introduce little readers to the world of Peter Rabbit and celebrate this magical time of year.Featuring a festive pop-up surprise for all little rabbits to enjoy!Look out for more Christmas adventures with Peter:Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit Christmas Sticker FunPeter Rabbit Christmas is Coming

On an icy Christmas Eve, beneath a setting sun,a group of penguins huddle . . .. . . goodnight, little one!It's Christmas Eve and The Very Hungry Caterpillar is exploring a magical snowy landscape. Join him as he says goodnight to some baby animal friends before the magic can begin . . .With chunky flaps to lift on every page and gentle rhyming text, this is the perfect festive bedtime read for babies and toddlers.

The Snowman flies again in this follow-up to the much-loved Christmas classic - now celebrating its 10th anniversary!Billy and his mum have moved into a new house just before Christmas, but Billy isn't very full of festive cheer, as his beloved old dog has passed away. So when the snow falls and Billy starts to build a Snowman, he knows exactly what to do - he builds a Snowdog too! Then, later that night, something magical happens... and Billy embarks on the most wonderful snowy adventure.The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! Look out for more Snowman titles to read together:For little ones: The Snowman board bookFor younger children: The Snowman classic wordless picture book For readers aged 7+: The Snowman - beloved author Michael Morpurgo has re-imagined Raymond Briggs' classic for a whole new generation of readers

The deluxe companion guide to the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. A gloriously rich and utterly delightful handbook perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, covering everything from how to blend in with suspicious normals to the most popular time loops to visit as a temporal tourist. This essential volume is the ideal primer for anyone curious about the world of Miss Peregrine: an overview of its strange history, curious practices, fascinating places, the most famous (and infamous) members of its peculiar families, and much more.Written in Miss Peregrine's inimitable style, it's also a dramatic expansion of the universe fans have already come to love, introducing countless new peculiars, enemies, time loops, stories, and secrets, in addition to hundreds of never-before-seen vintage found photographs and select illustrations.

From the internationally bestselling author of Netflix's hottest new show, One of Us is Lying, comes a new, page-turning thriller . . .True crime can leave a false trail. Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favourite teacher. The case was never solved, but she's sure that the three kids who found Mr.Larkin's body know more than they're telling, especially her ex-best friend Tripp Talbot. He's definitely hiding something. When Brynn gets an internship working on a popular true-crime show, she decides to investigate what really happened that day in the woods.But the further she dives into the past, the more secrets she finds. Four years ago someone got away with murder. Now it's time to uncover the truth .. . 'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic' - Observer

From the internationally bestselling author of Netflix's hottest new show, One of Us is Lying, comes a new, page-turning thriller . . .True crime can leave a false trail.Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favourite teacher. The case was never solved, but she's sure that the three kids who found Mr. Larkin's body know more than they're telling, especially her ex-best friend Tripp Talbot. He's definitely hiding something.When Brynn gets an internship working on a popular true-crime show, she decides to investigate what really happened that day in the woods. But the further she dives into the past, the more secrets she finds.Four years ago someone got away with murder. Now it's time to uncover the truth . . .'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic' - Observer

The electrifying sequel to the bestselling, critically acclaimed, page-turning thriller, The Upper World, soon to be a major movie starring Academy Award Winner Daniel Kaluuya.With her mentor, Dr Esso, by her side, Peckham born and bred Rhia is beginning her first week at the University of Oxford. She’s determined to have a fresh start and put the Upper World behind her. But fitting into the hallowed halls of Oxford proves more difficult than she thought when she struggles to find her people.That’s until Rhia receives a mysterious invite under her door to a secret and exclusive society called the Ravens. The Ravens are part of the 1% and being a member of the cult-like group guarantees students a life of wealth and success. But is Rhia really willing to sell out to secure her future?And, more pressingly, with increasingly strange goings-on happening around her, could joining the group mean opening Pandora’s box – and uncovering something even more mind-bending than the Upper World? Rhi

"Bigger and bigger grew the peach, bigger and bigger and BIGGER."James Henry Trotter is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime. James lives his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, two of the meanest people you can imagine. Life isn't much fun at all, until something peculiar happens at the bottom of his garden .. . A peach at the very top of a tree begins to grow .. . and grow .. . and GROW! Inside are seven very unusual insects - all waiting to take James on a magical journey.The text in this edition of James and the Giant Peach was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.

Join Billy and Fatcat on their quest to escape Captain Howl in their third thrilling adventure, filled with singing mermaids and sticky toffee eating sharks.Ahoy there! It's time to sail the ocean blue with Billy and her trusty feline friend, as they embark on a noble seafaring adventure.Billy and Fatcat find a mysterious message in a bottle at sea. When suddenly something terrible happens: they bump into a pesky pirate and his smelly crew. Oh no!Fortunately for our courageous twosome, they're no strangers to peril: they always have a trick (or treat) up their sleeves.Nadia Shireen is back with her third instalment from our favourite heroine and hangry cat.

Unlike most 12 year-olds, Maya Clayton is desperate to go to bed early. Falling asleep is the only chance she has to save her dad - the brilliant but slightly odd Professor Dexter. The Professor invented a device that allows you to visit other people's dreams.But the devious Lilith Delamere has trapped him inside a nightmare and Maya and the mysterious Dream Bandits must find a way to rescue him before it's too late! Maya will face a dangerous journey and some difficult choices. But sometimes all you need is a dream . .. and a bit of courage. Featuring a hospital heist, some banana-loving llamas and a talking cat called Bin Bag, this is one mind-bending adventure you won't want to wake up from.

Welcome to Big School.Humza Khan - aka Little Badman, Eggington's greatest rapper - might have finally met his match.Evil teacher geniuses and giant killer hamsters (see previous Little Badman adventures for details) are nothing compared to starting a new school.He's already been out rap-battled by the school bully, laughed at by his classmates. Oh, and we haven't even mentioned the ancient magical orb causing havoc and very possibly leading to world destruction.At least Humza has found someone to help with his homework. It's just a shame this friend isn't exactly . . . alive.

Introduce your baby to their first nursery rhymes with this large, tabbed touch-and-feel playbook. Sing along to all your favourite nursery rhymes, from "The Wheels on the Bus" to "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"! With textured patches to touch, feel and explore on every spread, this bright and sturdy board book with grabbable tabs will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels stimulate a baby's senses, while encouraging interaction and play.Includes: Old MacDonald Had A Farm, Incy Wincy Spider, The Wheels on the Bus, Row, Row, Row Your Boat and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. This touch-and-feel playbook: Encourages sensory development Boosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 0+ Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio Also available: Baby Touch: PlaybookBaby Touch: PeekabooBaby Touch: Busy DayBaby Touch: Get DressedBaby Touch: SeasonsBaby Touch: FoodBaby Touch: ABCBaby Touch: 123Baby Touch: Fairy Tales

Who can you spot hiding behind each flap? Play peekaboo with your baby and help them lift the flaps to spot the different animals. This bright board book is full of textured patches to touch, feel and explore, with a mirror finale!This is the perfect first book for sharing together with your baby or toddler. The touch-and-feel patches, large flaps and high-contrast colours encourage interaction and stimulate a baby's senses.Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioThis touch-and-feel playbook:Encourages sensory developmentBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 0+From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also available:Baby Touch: PlaybookBaby Touch: PeekabooBaby Touch: VehiclesBaby Touch: AnimalsBaby Touch: Tummy TimeBaby Touch: Night-NightBaby Touch: Busy DayBaby Touch: Get DressedBaby Touch: SeasonsBaby Touch: FoodBaby Touch: ABCBaby Touch: 123Baby Touch: Fairy TalesBaby Touch: I Love YouBaby Touch:

"I should have realised that there was going to be something SERIOUSLY weird about a town called Little STRANGEhaven."Something BAD is happening at Little Strangehaven Primary. What are the peculiar SHIVERS that keep striking the school, bringing Strangeness in their wake -from uncontrollable ballroom dancing to an attack by military chickens?Spy-detective Agatha Topps is determined to find out. She's the only person who doesn't forget the Strangeness as soon as it's over.At least, until new boy Lenny Tuchus turns up and remembers too. Their spy-detectoring leads them to the Book of Chaos, an ancient text which has been hidden away in the Room of Forbidden and Dangerous Books. Can Agatha and Lenny fight off attacks from evil underpants and Transylvanian gargoyles to stop the SHIVERS before their town is sucked into oblivion?Because power lies in books - especially this one .. . The perfect story for 7 to 9-year-olds (or STRANGE adults) and fans of Ben Miller, David Walliams and Tom Fle

Kittie Lacey's salon is buzzing with excitement - as the Queen of Hearts is holding a ball to find the PERFECT girl for her PERFECT prince. But Kittie's new friend Cinderella doesn't have a dress, and her invitation has mysteriously got lost in the post. Luckily, Kittie has the perfect plan to get Cinderella to the ball . . .A refreshed edition of this fabulously fun story full of favorite fairytale characters, starring the best hairdresser in all the land, Kittie Lacey!

Explore a world of rainbow colours with your baby!This bright board book is the perfect first colours book to encourage babies as they grow and develop. Each sturdy board page is shaped to help little hands grasp the pages and helps to teach a different colour of the rainbow. This beautiful book is full of textured patches to touch, feel and explore, from a shiny red tractor and a fluffy orange cat, to a soft yellow duck and shimmering blue rocket.The high-contrast colours and touch-and-feels encourage interaction and stimulate a baby's senses. Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioThis touch-and-feel playbook:Encourages sensory developmentBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 0+From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also available:Baby Touch: PlaybookBaby Touch: PeekabooBaby Touch: VehiclesBaby Touch: AnimalsBaby Touch: Tummy TimeBaby Touch: Night-NightBaby Touch: Busy DayBaby Touch: Get Dresse

From two bestselling and awardwinning creators comes a magical, lyrical celebration of babies' first experiences. From the comfort of home to the adventure of the great outdoors, from family to first encounters with nature, Welcome to the World revels in the joy that comes with sharing this new world with children, and seeing it through their eyes. A perfect read-aloud story for sharing from Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury.

All three instalments of the amazing Bromeliad trilogy available again in one very special edition. To the thousands of tiny nomes living under the floorboards of a large department Store, there is no Outside. No Day or Night, no Sun or Rain.They're just daft old legends. Until they hear the devastating news that the Store is to be demolished... And so, their journey begins.From the store to an abandoned quarry - where they find the monster Jekub - and on to a place where they must steal one of those space shuttle things, all the nomes want is to get home again. They don't mean to cause any trouble... A magnificent trilogy of tales about a race of little people struggling to survive in a world full of humans.'Pratchett gives his cast plenty of personality and fuels the plot with nonstop comedy.' Kirkus Reviews'Witty, funny, wise and altogether delightful.' LocusFrom the world's number one fantasy writer, Terry Pratchett.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Dubliners, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of

The hilarious new sequel to The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by the bestselling creator of Hurrah for Gin.Lottie Brooks is back for spring term at secondary school and ready to face anything. No more trying to impress mean girl Amber. And absolutely no more being nicknamed Cucumber Girl.A lead role in the spring musical gives Lottie a chance to dazzle her mega-crush Daniel with her talent as a singing crab but it's not all singing and dancing at Kingswood High. Lottie's friendship with Molly and Jess seems to be falling apart no matter how hard she tries to keep her BFFs together.Is Lottie on track for another epic friendship fail?Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath.My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!".My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, rea

The must-have new Victorian novel from bestselling, much-loved children's author, Jacqueline Wilson. Victorian London, 1851. Queen Victoria is on the throne and the Great Exhibition is about to open! Lucy Locket lives with her father, the New Mother and the New Baby.They sent away her beloved Nurse and replaced her with a horrid governess. Lucy desperately wants someone to be kind to her, and to have some fun - there's very little of that in her house. Kitty Fisher is a street performer who earns tin for her supper by tumbling.She has always lived on the street and on her wits, with only the kind Gaffer to help her. But now Gaffer is gone, and Kitty is all alone. When Lucy runs away from home, Kitty shows Lucy how to survive - where to find the best picnic leftovers in the park, and which trees makes the best beds.Lucy learns quickly and shows Kitty her own skills - befriending families to get free meals and singing beautiful melodies for the crowds. But the streets of Victorian London

'A pacy, gripping read that plunges you into this near-future dystopia from the first page.''A real page-turner, with relatable characters and lots of twists and turns . . .if you loved Station Eleven this will be right up your street''This is honestly one of the best action centred books I've read in a while! Think Titanic meets The Hunger Games!.'Welcome to the Arcadia. Once a luxurious cruise ship, now it is home to the stranded. For forty years, they have lived, and died, on the water.A place of extreme haves and have-nots, gangs and make-shift shelters, its people are tyrannized by a country they can see but can't get to. A country that says it doesn't want them. Esther is a loyal citizen, working flat-out for a rare chance to live a life on land.Nik is a rebel, intent on liberating the Arcadia once and for all. Together, they will change the future...