Did you know that humans share a third of their DNA with lettuces? That cockroaches fart every fifteen minutes? And that the average person spends six months of their life on the loo? This book includ
It is the latter part of the 21st century, and dramatic climate change has made life in Ireland almost impossible. Meanwhile, Tir na n'Og is faced with a refugee problem, and the king of the fairies i
An ancient stone with the location of Aztec treasure has been stolen from an ailing man's bedside table. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart track the thieves and stop them before they plunder Moctezuma's
Ben Tracey is having a well-deserved, restful week of birdwatching with his cousin, Annie when they witness a man in an RAF uniform shoot one of the beautiful Hen Harrier birds dead. When, later that
When a gang of nasty horse thieves gallop past, it's not long before Jack and Annie are swept up in another adventure. With their new cowboy friend, Slim, they set out across the prairie to rescue Sli
When Milly, Michael, Jason and Jess move to a town in the middle of nowhere, the last thing they expect to find is a magic book - with its own talking bookworm called Skribble! The grumpy worm promise
Can you find your nose, eyes, ears, mouth and chin? This vibrant book encourages little ones to associate words and pictures with their own bodies. Open the fold-out mirror at the back of the book to
A collection of stories and poems starring Alfie as he discovers the wonder of life in the great outdoors with various family members, including his sister Annie Rose, Grandma, and Dad.
An eager young scientist has brought to life a dangerous flesh-eating dinosaur by crossing its DNA with that of his pet dog, Freddie. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart capture the dinosaur before it dest
Off the coast of Australia, a diver has vanished and along with him an unknown treasure from the wreck of the HMS Pandora. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart find the diver and defeat a deadly band of pir
A wonderfully moving account of a girl’s relationship with her grandmother.My Grandma’s not the wrinkled kind; she’s the special kind instead. She wears trainers with yellow laces and she laughs very
Rip-roaring adventures in a stunning new two-in-one package.In Amazon Adventure, Hal and Roger Hunt take a pioneering expedition with their father into the uncharted waters of the Pastaza River, deep
“Far, far away in the high, high mountains in a deep, deep valley in a dark, dark cave… there lived a mighty dragon.” Vividly illustrated, the story of the dragon with the deep, dark secret.
Alpha Force – a group of five kids dedicated to fighting against injustice in the world – are in Australia, helping with a TV reality show. But when Paulo spots a dangerous terrorist hiding out in a n
This omnibus of Belloc's stories is a feast of delightful tales told in rhyme - all with a dramatic moral twist in the tail. Are you prone to pulling faces, telling tales or bouts of extravagance? Yes
All aboard for a new adventure!An appealing story full of drama, with a humorous and repetitive text which young children will love.Mrs. Elephant, Mrs. Walrus and Mr. Bear are off to town on the train
Humbert the horse loves working with Mr. Firkin, the scrap-iron dealer, but he envies the grand life of the brewery horses who pull the Lord Mayor’s golden coach. As the day of the Lord Master’s Show
Harquin the fox lives with his parents at the top of the hill, but at night, when everyone is asleep, he secretly goes down to the valley in search of adventure. Time and again, his father warns him o
Greg's interest in the history of a ruined mansion becomes more personal as he discovers the tragic events that overwhelmed its last inhabitants. His contemporary beliefs become intertwined with those
An intriguing reworking of the Grail Legend.Cal has struggled to cope with his mother’s drinking and psychotic episodes since he was six; so when he finally leaves home, he is ruthless about breaking
Emil Tischbein is on another peculiar adventure, this time by the sea. Of course, the detectives couldn't have an ordinary seaside holiday, and when they become entangled with the mystery of the three
A timeless classic, beautifully rejacketed. BACKSTORY: Test your knowledge of the book and its characters, and learn more about water dowsing!Reunited for the summer, the Swallows and Amazons with Dic
In the tenth instalment of the Swallows and Amazons series, the young crew come face-to-face with the fiercest pirate of the South China Seas.'So long,' called the harbourmaster. 'Don't run into Misse
Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is the subject of this second novel from a talented author.Charlie is devastated by the tragic accident at a disused mill pool involving her best friend, M
Katie Morag visits her Uncle Matthew the hermit, goes camping with her Big Boy Cousins near Castle McColl, and celebrates their shared birthday together with both her grandmothers in spite of the weat
Mrs Armitage sets out on her bike with Breakspear the dog running alongside. With every turn of the wheel she thinks of ways to add to her bicycle. But when she adds the mast and sail she really runs
Harry, the black and white dog with a nose for mischief, is back. On a trip to the seaside, he gets tangled up with a bunch of seaweed and comes out of the sea looking like a monster. As usual with Ha
Steven is sent out for groceries on to the mean street of the city with only a shopping basket for protection. There are several shady characters about who are offering to lighten the load of the bask
The perfect Father's Day gift for cheeky dads! A very funny short Dino story in board book format with just 12 pages, this book is a wonderful introduction to the series for very young children. Count
This is the second terrifying tale in the Spook's spin-off series from bestselling author Joseph Delaney. Thomas Ward was working as the new County Spook, fighting the Dark with his own apprentice. Bu
Here comes trouble! This is a super-dooper picture book featuring the one and only Daisy! Daisy is back and this time she's not just Daisy, she's 006 and a Bit, spy extraordinaire. With her black felt
For some time now, Zack Darke has been operating solo, in total secrecy, for a shadowy government organisation. When his handlers are abducted by somebody with a serious personal vendetta against him,
Spacedog’s lonely mission is nearly over, and it’s nearly time for him to go home. But one perilous rescue attempt later, and he finds himself with an Astrocat aboard his ship. But everyone knows Spac
Niall Rivers' life changed for ever when he met a strange, clumsy figure wrapped in bandages, and now his adventures with the last surviving ancient mummy detective continue. This time, the pair are u
A SPECIAL EDITION TO CELEBRATE QUEEN ELIZABETH II AS BRITAIN'S LONGEST REIGNING MONARCH. With an extra chapter on Queen Elizabeth II and her family including William, Kate and Prince George. Kings an
Sam likes being a twin. He likes having two mums. He likes cheese sandwiches and his dog and drawing comics with his friend Pea. He does not like humus - or heights . . . His twin sister Sammie likes
Clementine Rose can’t believe her luck. Her new neighbours have three children for her to play with and the children’s mother has promised to give ballet lessons! Clemmie can’t wait to put on a tutu a
Alice-Miranda just loves Tokyo. With its bustling streets and fascinating customs, there is so much to see! But when a gift from Alice-Miranda’s father confuses the Japanese authorities, she gets swe
Mr Potter is a proud shopkeeper with a busy shop, until one day a big superstore opens across the street. The new store has a delivery service so Mr Potter employs an old little horse bus to deliver h
What would you do if your wishes came true? Meet the wishgiver boy - with lotions and potions and secret ingredients, he glides through the night making wishes come true. But will he ever find the mag
