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In order to stay competitive in the marketplace with Time for Kids and The World Almanac, we are going to update and revise the Scholastic Almanac annually. The 2011 edition will feature an exciting

Studio Ghibli meets Wednesday in this action-packed, fantastical full-colour graphic novel for readers aged 8-12, full of wild imagination, enchanting characters and hair-raising adventure.On their way to visit Mum in hospital, Wilomina, her father and baby brother Kes get stuck in the middle of nowhere. Desperate, Wilomina leaps aboard a mysterious train - and away from the world she knows.On board, she meets Mephisto, a talking cat - and this is only the beginning of the absurd... Soon, Wilomina is separated from her family, tumbling into Nocturna - a parallel land where dreams and nightmares come from.But something eerie is happening: the nightmares are taking over. With Mephisto's help, Wilomina must find her family and seek the gate that will lead them home. On their journey, they meet spectres, dragons and spider-witches, crossing monster-infested waters and facing impossible puzzles at the maze-like Premonition Library. But worst of all: Nocturna is slowly transforming Wilomina

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world – all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game! Ari and his friends have discovered a portal to a parallel universe. And Ari is shocked to find that in this world, he's a millionaire!With a butler, dragon pets, and all the sweets he could possibly eat, why would Ari ever want to go back home? Or is there something more threatening in this universe that Ari can't see?Join Ari and his friends on the seventh unofficial Diary of a Roblox Pro adventure!

Maurice Sendak Fellowship Award Winner Frann Preston-Gannon makes her US picture book debut with this hilarious yet touching story about two soon-to-be sibling cats, Pepper & Poe.Pepper is an old cat. He's set in his ways, and used to his normal routine in the house that he rules--or thinks he rules, anyway! Yup, he's got everything down to a science, including how to manipulate the house dog. That is until a new kitty named Poe comes along and starts messing up everything! Can Poe get Pepper to accept him as part of the family?This hilarious story reinvents the age-old new sibling topic with a furry twist, taking an emotionally heavy subject and masking it with humor--all while reinforcing the days of the week! Frann Preston-Gannon, the 2011 Maurice Sendak Fellowship Award Winner, makes a stunning US picture book debut with her unique, eye-catching artwork and clever use of text.

A LOT can change in a year, and the bestselling SCHOLASTIC BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS has been updated to include all the most recent events with a fresh new cover and interior design!Whether kids want to

What if a blue whale and a mosquito had a fight? Who do you think would win?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a blue whale and a mosquito! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

We love our little ones through and through and especially at Christmas, too! Join our bestselling toddler and bear as we huggle and snuggle and wiggle and giggle during this loving holiday.Share some

Forget dogs and puppies or cats and kittens! Kids will love learning about all the amazing breeds of horses and ponies. Featuring adorable full-color photos and simple information on habitat and behav

Presents animals that have fangs for injecting poison or sharp teeth and mouths for cutting and biting, including reptiles, mammals, arachnids, and insects, and provides scientific names and informati

Best friends Jasper, Mo, and Ruby try out for their town's travel baseball team in the next installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series by New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Jasper is excited to finally get the chance to play on a travel baseball team with all of his friends! But it turns out taking his game to the next level comes with its own set of challenges. As the big tournament approaches, Jasper and his teammates learn some tricky baseball rules and prepare to face off against other travel teams. Then best friends Jasper, Mo, and Ruby head to Chicago, where they'll get to attend a real MLB game and even stay at a h

Ember and his pet friends come face-to-face with the most bizzare pet yet: an evil axolotl!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Ember comes face-to-face with truly the strangest villain he's ever seen: a pink axolotl! With his weirdly cute face, at first glance, Arnold the axolotl appears to be super chill. Steve and Neo, the other Chin family pets are eager to befriend the axolotl, but Ember's overlord instincts kick in when he thinks that Arnold is actually out to hynotize his friends to make them his minions! Will Ember be able to thwart the evil axolotl's plans and save his friends from falling under Arnold's wicked spell? With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that

Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon make a new Cloud Dragon friend in the latest installment of this full-color, fantasy adventure series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon are having a great time playing with their new friend Hazy, a young Cloud Dragon. But then, a huge gust of wind blows Hazy away! Ember and Gus have to hurry -- Hazy is heading straight for the mysterious forest. Along the way, Gus and Ember meet a kind River Dragon. Can the River Dragon help Gus and Ember catch up to Hazy in time to help their new friend? Gus and Ember's adventure is told through five full-color short

After the royal family of the Kingdom of Bracken is captured by an evil fairy queen, Drake and Bo turn to the Ruby Dragon for help in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The royal family is under attack! At the royal baby naming ceremony, King Roland, Queen Rose, and their new baby are captured by an evil fairy queen named Agrona. It's up to Drake and his friends to rescue them! The Dragon Masters soon discover that a spell had been keeping Agrona asleep for many years. But that spell has now been broken, and three magical dragon gems are needed to recapture the evil fairy queen. Drake, Worm, Bo, and Shu travel to the Land of Pea

Cobble the dinoghost meets an unexpected new friend in the first installment of this laugh-out-loud series perfect for newly independent readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!This hilarious, friendship-themed series follows a ghost-dinosaur named Cobble who's been roaming the world alone for millions of years. Cobble starts a diary because he has begun losing track of the passing days. He has a set routine everyday: He commutes on the bus, visits the haunted lighthouse, and observes a seven-year-old boy named Kevin who's obsessed with ketchup. But Cobble's world gets turned upside-down when he meets Bonny, a goldfish ghost (who's forever trapped in the fishbowl where she died by ketchup!). Bonny is d

城市大危機來了——這次被盯上的不是銀行，也不是金庫，而是每一間廁所！邪惡天才丁克博士發明了「液化機2000」，原本想把銀行金庫變成水，沒想到一場意外讓他自己中了射線，事情從此失控。怒氣沖沖的丁克博士發誓要摧毀全城所有馬桶，讓大家陷入前所未有的混亂！幸好，身材小小、心地大大的超級尿布寶寶回來了。他和最可靠的夥伴尿布狗再次展開行動，飛越城市、迎戰怪博士，用最荒謬也最勇敢的方式拯救世界。超級尿布寶寶與尿布狗爆笑回歸！邪惡天才丁克博士發明「液化機2000」卻意外失控，竟決定摧毀全城馬桶。這場荒謬又緊急的城市危機，只能靠尿布英雄搭檔拯救。本書全彩新版收錄繪圖教學與趣味內容，延續 Dav Pilkey 高能量、善良又爆笑的漫畫魅力。Our pint-sized, good-hearted hero is back in Super Diaper Baby: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers by Dav Pilkey, the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist of Dog Man!Just like the bestselling The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, this all-new color version features updated spelling and grammar, new How 2 Draws, fun facts, and more. Dav Pilkey brilliantly weaves a hilarious, action-packed sequel that will inspire heroes of all ages.The evil genius Dr. Dilbert Dinkle has created the Liquidator 2000 to turn bank vaults into water, but when he accidentally steps in the ray himself, things go terribly wrong. The dastardly Dr. Dinkle vows to destroy every toilet in t

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! Perfect for fans of Wicked, Upside-Down Magic, and The Wizard of Oz. Dangerous times call for dangerous magic . . .Evil dwells in Ravenskill . . . Seven, Thorn, and Valley are determined to stop Ambert Lophiifor's plan of taking over the Twelve Towns. With Seven's Uncle powers and their new coven behind them, surely they'll be able to defeat him at last.But strange things are happening around Ravenskill-the Witchlings' allies are starting to forget them! When the Witchlings are charged with the crime of practicing unnatural and dangerous magic, no one is there to come to their defense.Without any support, the Witchlings are forced to flee beyond the borders of the Twelve Towns and into the swirling grey mists of the Enchanted Grim, hoping to find the one witch who might have the knowledge and power to help them: Delphinium Larkspur. The Grim is an uncharted wilderness filled with monstruos, where no normal witch would ever be able to survi

An all-star lineup, including Ann M. Martin, creates the first new Baby-sitters Club novel in over a decade!It's a summer to remember for The Baby-sitters Club, with Mary Anne and Stacey staying in Stoneybrook while Kristy, Claudia, Dawn, Jessi, and Mallory head on adventures all across the map.

From the bestselling creator of Barry Loser comes the latest in Jim Smith's popular full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+. My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary: THE PHANTOM POOPER is packed with friendship, fun and more toilet jokes than you can shake a plunger at! Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy - otherwise known as the Poopies - on three outrageously gross adventures... When school shuts down, Pedro sets up a Dog Poo Business in the park.Next, the Poopies enter an epic farting competition powered by suspicious bubble tea. And finally, when Pedro catches a bad case of Talky-hand-itis, he faces his biggest challenge yet ... how will he wipe his bum? These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.The hilarious graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Barry Loser, Jim Smith Perfectly bite-sized stories Striking full-colour art in Jim Smith's trademark style

Princess Finn and her friends must find the long-lost Emerald Crown to save their home, in the third installment of this epic mermaid adventure-themed early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The queendom of Anjeea is under threat! The magical coral wall that protects Anjeea was destroyed by the evil magician Rozaro. It must be rebuilt before he attacks again. Princess Finn and her friends Moon and Link need to find the ruins of an ancient mermaid city, Ravata. There lies the only item that can fix the wall -- the long-lost Emerald Crown. Will the mermaids make it past the dangerous pirate coves and the fierce protector who guards the crown?With engaging black-and-white artwork on ever

The quirky-but-determined super villain in training, Vicky von Evil, gets an adorable pet bunny... who might be better at being evil than she is! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the second installment of this hilarious early chapter book series, Granny, an amazingly fashionable lady with an evil villain cat, arrives at the von Evil house for a surprise visit. Right away, Vicky is determined to show off her villain skills and prove to Granny that she has what it takes to be a master of chaos! At SVT, Vicky's super villain training school, she and her best friend, Will Wickedson, learn that they need to compete in an epic obstacle course with a villain pet. There's just one major problem: unlike her SV

The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar!The next installment of the hilarious new chapter book series from Scholastic New Zealand! Zeb the zebra, Marg the penguin, and Barry the lemur continue to unlock new adventures with their unconventional superpowers. But when Barry comes across a cape that gives him the ability to fly, he gets a taste of being a true hero... and the price of it.

From the globally bestselling author of The Summer I Turned Pretty, the smash-hit Netflix show. To All the Boys I've Loved Before is now a major motion picture on Netflix and the inspiration for the spin-off series XO, Kitty - also now streaming on Netflix! In this sparkling graphic novel adaptation of the Time Best YA Book of All Time selection and New York Times bestselling first book in the beloved series, Lara Jean's love life gets complicated. What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them...all at once? Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Song keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her.They aren't love letters that anyone else wrote for her; these are ones she's written. One for every boy she's ever loved - five in all. When she writes, she pours out her heart and soul and says all the things she would never say in real life, because her letters are for her eyes only.Until the day her secret letters are mailed and, suddenly, Lara Jean's love life goes f

Horrible Histories finally turns its attention to the most popular sport on Earth, football. Read all about football's beginnings in the Middle Ages, which involved no rules, except maybe not intentionally killing the other side, all the way to the First World War and its famous Christmas day match, plus awful injuries, silly supporters and not forgetting women in the sport. Publishing in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this book will cover everything you need to know about football's horrible history.fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage shows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.

Drake and Worm team up with their friend Obi to free the Swamp Dragon when she is mistaken for a terrifying monster in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, perfect for newly independent readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Dragon Masters Drake and Obi travel to a mangrove swamp after a Dragon Stone shows them a new Dragon Master there! When they reach the nearby village, they meet Kinti, the new Dragon Master, but they discover that a Swamp Dragon has been captured. The villagers haven't seen a dragon before and they think the strange creature attacked Kinti. But Kinti knows that the Swamp Dragon was only trying to warn her about a magical monster lurking in

From the #1 bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a family of liars... and the son who wants to break the family tradition.Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run... until they set up somewhere else and start again.Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare.But Trey's starting to get tired of running... and lying... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?

Hercules Braver, modern-day son of Zeus, is about to face his BIGGEST challenge yet... A legendary Greek monster has escaped from the underworld!Hercules is ready to start a new school year as the BEST demigod when, to his surprise, his cousin Theseus suddenly comes to stay from Greece. Theseus, son of Poseidon, is a young demigod just like Hercules. But right as Herc was (finally) preparing to be a heroically good role model, infuriating Theseus causes TROUBLE at every turn!But soon the boys are forced to work together - because Zeus has been so focused on writing a book that he's lost control of the cosmos... and now the universe is in jeopardy. One of the most terrifying monsters in Greek myth has hatched an escape from the underworld! With their dads pre-occupied, it's up to Herc and Theo to track down and stop the Minotaur.No doubt about it, this is Herc's most high-stakes adventure yet. Will the boys become monster-slaying heroes like their namesakes? Or will they learn that myth

Help your child build early literacy skills in this colorful wipe-clean board book from the bestselling learn-to-read Bob Books program!My First Bob Books for toddlers and preschoolers are inspired by Bob Books, the bestselling phonics program that's been teaching children to learn to read for more than forty years. Developed with reading experts, My First Bob Books encourage a love of reading while simultaneously building foundational pre-reading skills. My First Bob Books -- Read. Play. Grow!Help prepare your child to learn to read with this interactive activity book!The included wipe-clean pen allows for repeated practice, which builds kids' confidence and helps them master early literacy skills. The handle and included pen make it perfect for fun at home or on the go!This book features: Upper and lowercase letters. Letters have directional arrows to help with letter formation. Alphabet activities including matching, tracing, and look-and-find activitiesSturdy board book pagesA wipe

A laugh-out-loud Halloween picture book treat!"There once was a dog named Oscar who was half-a-dog tall and one-and-a-half dogs long."Oscar is a little dog with a BIG problem - he doesn't look like the other dogs . . .He looks like a sausage!But when trouble arrives on Halloween night, can Oscar prove that one little hot dog can save the day?Another wonderfully funny story from the creator of Dog Man and Captain UnderpantsWith hilarious illustrations of the adorable Oscar and his classmatesThe perfect book to have everyone laughing at Halloween, and all year round

A paw-some, supa epic box set of the first seven Dog Man books by worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Create a library of Dog Man for your kids! Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This deluxe boxed set includes the first seven books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man Dog Man Unleashed Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties Dog Man and Cat Kid Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild. Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy kindness persistence and the importance of being true to one's self.

1906年4月18日清晨，舊金山的天空還未全亮，大地卻先發出怒吼。科拉原本只想前往碼頭尋找失聯的父親，沒想到下一秒，地面崩裂、高樓傾斜，她被埋入黑暗之中。當她醒來，發現自己與途中偶遇的男孩奇被困在地底，空氣漸漸稀薄，時間正在倒數。就在希望幾乎熄滅時，好友奧立佛將他們從瓦礫中救出。然而重見天日的城市，已不再是熟悉的家園——烈火吞噬街道，竊賊橫行，人人自危。而科拉身上，還藏著一個足以改變命運的祕密。在災難與火海之間，他們不只要找回家人，更要找回活下去的勇氣。本書出自《Iceberg》作者 Jennifer A. Nielsen，以1906年舊金山大地震為背景，寫出一段關於求生、友情與信念的震撼冒險From the #1 New York Times bestelling author of Iceberg and The Free State of Jax comes the harrowing story of one girl's fight for survival during the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.San Francisco, 1906.When Cora leaves her house in the early morning hours of April 18th, she expects trouble to find her, like it somehow always does. But as she makes her way to the San Francisco docks to look for her father, the earth begins to shake and suddenly, Cora realizes that she's not just in trouble--she's in danger.Soon after, the last thing Cora remembers seeing is a tall building swaring overhead, before everything goes dark.When Cora wakes up, she's trapped underground with Zhi, whom she m

This official collector's sticker book based on the bestselling Wings of Fire series is perfect for fans of all ages! Includes over 225 stickers of all your favorite dragons.All your favorite dragons from all different corners of the Wings of Fire universe are here! Packed with over 200 stickers, this book is perfect for any dedicated fan. Use the stickers to complete the collector's pages inside, and save the rest for your water bottle, laptop, or notebook!

Jasper, Mo, and Ruby learn all about soccer while they play in their town's World Cup tournament in the second installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!It's time for the Raintree Forest World Cup! Jasper's class is taking part in a World Cup tournament with other third grade classes in the neighborhood. But Jasper is not as excited as everyone else to learn all about soccer, especially since the new student Sofia seems like a soccer know-it-all! Will Jasper be any good at playing soccer? And will his team be victorious in the Raintree Forest World Cup?Engaging black-and-white artwork appears on every page, and game-time scenes are to

Full of evil plans gone wrong, hilarious hijinks, and a quirky but determined female super villain, Super Villains in Training is a brand-new full-color early chapter book series for younger children who aren't quite ready to read the bestselling series, The Bad Guys!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In this brand-new early chapter book series, Vicky von Evil has one goal--learn how to become the baddest, most dangerous villain of all time! The only problem is, being evil is way harder than it looks. Full of not-so-evil mess ups and action-packed hijinks, join Vicky and her best friend Will Wickedson on their wild adventures as they enroll in SVT, a top academy for all super villains in training. Together

In the second installment of this full-color, fantasy adventure series perfect for beginning readers, Gus the Mushroom Dragon discovers a special Mushroom Power!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Gus hasn't gotten the hang of his powers yet, and he's feeling a bit down. His best friend Ember tries to cheer him up with a trip to the orchard. On the way, Gus gets an important message from a nearby patch of flowers: the flowers need help! Will Gus figure out how to use his new power to connect with plants? Gus and Ember also meet a new friend along the way!Gus and Ember's adventure is told through five full-color short stories with easy-to-read text throughout, making this book a pe

The #1 New York Times bestselling series is back with a brand new tale! Discover what happens next in this thrilling addition to the Wings of Fire saga.One of the biggest secrets in the Wings of Fire saga will be revealed . . . .In the new and highly-anticipated sixteenth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series, beloved author Tui T. Sutherland will answer the question her fans have been asking her for years. Be the first to read this brand new story in the series that is devoured by dragon fans the world over. Where will the next adventure take us? You'll find out in Wings of Fire: The Hybrid Prince.

風靡全球的校園日記系列從這裡開始。Liz Pichon 筆下的 Tom Gates，以滿滿塗鴉、漫畫和碎碎念，寫下他在學校與生活中的大小事。本書推出十五週年紀念版，全新封面與加碼故事內容，讓老讀者重溫，也讓新讀者第一次認識這個愛找藉口、卻真誠可愛的男孩。Tom 是拖交作業的高手，狗咬、打翻水、閃電劈中……理由一籮筐。他好不容易因為〈CAMPING SUCKS〉拿下五個 merits，成績卻又開始走下坡。更糟的是，他還想在坐在隔壁的 Amy Porter 面前留下好印象。課本上老師 Mr Fullerton 的評語，和 Tom 的塗鴉交錯出一種真實又好笑的校園日常。本書榮獲 Roald Dahl Funny Prize，《The Guardian》盛讚「10 out of 10」，改編電視影集亦奪得 Scottish BAFTA。以日記形式呈現，節奏輕快，幽默自然，是孩子進入橋梁書閱讀的絕佳起點。An extra-special, super-good 15th anniversary edition of the book that started the Tom Gates phenomenon, with a brand new cover and bonus story content! "10 out of 10." The Guardian The first title in the bestselling series from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks & spilt water & lightning... Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton.After gaining five merits for his CAMPING SUCKS holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill

Harley is in her Heartbreak Era ... but what if romance isn't finished with her yet? Harley and Freddie have been a couple forever – they’ve applied to the same university and even picked out their future children’s names. So when Freddie breaks up with her on their four-year anniversary, Harley is blindsided.She's devoted lunchbreaks, holidays - her entire life! - to Freddie. What is she meant to do now? Harley discovers her college’s heartbreak club, where she meets cute-if-slightly-chaotic fellow dumpee Seth. But as the past and present start to collide, Harley has a big decision on her hands.Whose Heartbreak Era is this? Praise for Red Flags: “A well-observed romp underpinned by good advice.” – Sunday Times “A romantic comedy with substance.” – Irish Times “adorable and hilarious” – Beth Reekles

Celebrate the rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog with this 15th anniversary edition!"Give me your buns and your biscuits!Give me your chocolate eclairs!For I am the Rat of the highway,and the Rat Thief never shares!"Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel – he even steals his own horse's hay.Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck?The shiny foil border on the cover makes this the perfect gift for little ones.This special anniversary edition includes exclusive bonus material – a letter from Julia Donaldson and original sketches from Axel Scheffler.A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, ‘The Highwayman’, from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator.Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every

Discover prehistoric animal battles in this exciting bindup featuring four action-packed Who Would Win? books! Which prehistoric creatures would win in a head-to-head battle? What if there was a dinosaur tournament? Which pterosaur will be the champion?Find out all this and more in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of prehistoric battles to satisfy all kinds of dinosaur fans, including Triceratops vs. Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Velociraptor, Ultimate Pterosaur Rumble, and Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble.Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar!Marg, Zeb and Barry found a way to make their unconventional superpowers special. But now there's been a disaster at the Superheroes Caf? Marg seems to have lost her ability to make Mac 'n' Cheese... and it's the only thing on the menu.Getting the worst superpowers was one thing, but now, losing them could be even worse.