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The seventh book in the Harry Potter series, now in a special edition paperback with colorful stenciled edges! A must-have collectible for fans and a beautiful gift for book lovers of all ages."As a farewell to the series, Deathly Hallows is everything fans of Harry Potter could hope for." -- Time"J.K. Rowling gives her readers, and her characters, precisely what they crave -- excitement, insight, closure, and catharsis galore." -- The Los Angeles Times"An instant classic." -- The Washington Post

Get ready for THE (creepy) beach read of the summer! Mega bestselling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson (The Weight of Blood; White Smoke) makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with this can't-put-it-down murder mystery set on Martha's Vineyard. Think JAWS for a whole new generation!This summer, there's blood in the water...watch out for sharks!Kaylani is a born-and-bred Brooklyn girl. She expects to feel like a fish out of water spending the hot and sticky summer on Martha's Vineyard with family friends, the Watsons. But her mother insists, especially since Kaylani still spends long hours on the phone with her imprisoned father.The Watsons live in the town of Oak Bluffs, a place with a rich Black history that fascinates Kaylani. Though the Watsons' daughter, London, is snobby and unfriendly, Kaylani ends up connecting with some other kids in the town, who show her around. The beach IS really nice, and there's good ice cream to be had. Maybe there's something to Martha's Vin

The Bad Guys are back for their second big-screen movie, and it's bigger and BADDER than ever!Get the rap sheet on all of your favorite Bad Guys characters in this exclusive handbook! From Mr. Wolf to Ms. Tarantula to Professor Marmalade and Governor Foxington, learn all you need to know about how bad (and not so bad!) these characters really are. Bursting with fun facts and memorable quotes straight from the movies, this character handbook will be an absolute treat for fans of the notorious crew.

The Bad Guys are back for their second big-screen movie, and it's bigger and BADDER than ever!Get ready to create your own secret hideaway, trace your escape route, color in Mr. Shark's disguise, and so much more in the Bad Guys Movie 2 activity book! Join Mr. Wolf and the crew as they try to save the city, one fun-filled activity at a time. Includes a sheet of stickers!

The second book in the Harry Potter series, now in a special edition paperback with colorful stenciled edges! A must-have collectible for fans and a beautiful gift for book lovers of all ages.Ever since Harry had come home for the summer, the Dursleys had been so mean and hideous that all Harry wanted was to get back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike... And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls' bathroom. But then the real trouble begins: Someone is turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects... Harry Potter himself!

The fourth book in the Harry Potter series, now in a special edition paperback with colorful stenciled edges! A must-have collectible for fans and a beautiful gift for book lovers of all ages.Harry Potter wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the Quidditch World Cup with Hermione, Ron, and the Weasleys. He wants to dream about Cho Chang, his crush (and maybe do more than dream). He wants to find out about the mysterious event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for hundreds of years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. Unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal; he’s different -- even by wizarding standards. And in this case, different can be deadly.

The fifth book in the Harry Potter series, now in a special edition paperback with colorful stenciled edges! A must-have collectible for fans and a beautiful gift for book lovers of all ages.There is a door at the end of a silent corridor. And it's haunting Harry Potter's dreams. Why else would he be waking in the middle of the night, screaming in terror? It's not just the upcoming O.W.L. exams; a new teacher with a personality like poisoned honey; a disgruntled house-elf; or even the growing threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Now Harry Potter is faced with the unreliability of the very government of the magical world and the impotence of the authorities at Hogwarts. Despite this (or perhaps because of it), he finds depth and strength in his friends beyond what even he knew, boundless loyalty, and unbearable sacrifice.

The sixth book in the Harry Potter series, now in a special edition paperback with colorful stenciled edges! A must-have collectible for fans and a beautiful gift for book lovers of all ages.The war against Voldemort is not going well; even Muggle governments are noticing. Hermione scans the pages of the Daily Prophet, reading out terrible news. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses. And yet... As in all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate -- and lose a few eyebrows in the process. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Classes are tough, though Harry receives some extraordinary help from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. And all the while Harry searches for the full and complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort, hoping to find what may be his only vulnerability.

The hottest picture book from the incredible duo behind the New York Times bestseller, The Leaf Thief! Squirrel is back, and he's enjoying the long, sunny summer days. But wait! Why is Bird going to bed when the sun is still up? What a silly idea! Squirrel could never fall asleep while it's still light... And when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night, Squirrel is convinced there MUST be a sun thief about! Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some new nocturnal friends along the way.Luckily, the sun always comes out in the end ... even if it doesn't stay for long! Another personality-packed story by Alice Hemming, celebrating the changing seasons Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour With a handy information spread at the back for kids that explains why days become longer in the summer and get shorter through the winter Lots of fun facts about nocturnal animals, too! Also available: The Leaf Thief (paper

From the author of the instant New York Times bestseller I Hope This Doesn't Find You, Never Thought I'd End Up Here is another hilarious and romantic romcom from Ann Liang, this time following a former model determined to get revenge on the boy who ruined her life.Leah Zhang has spent her whole life in LA - it's all she's ever known. That is until her parents grow tired of her broken Mandarin and zero regard for etiquette, and send her on an intensive two-week travel program across China.There's a competition running throughout the program where the winning duo will receive a glowing letter of recommendation to the college of their dreams. Leah is forced to partner up with her former classmate and least favourite person ever: cynical, sarcastic Cyrus, who's somehow only gotten more annoyingly handsome.But the deeper they wander into China's provinces, the deeper Leah finds herself falling in love - with the boy she thought she despised, the home she never thought she'd call her own, a

Get Suzanne Collins's full Hunger Games series with this complete five-book hardcover box set including: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and Sunrise on the Reaping."Whereas Katniss kills with finesse, Collins writes with raw power." -- Time MagazineIn the nation of Panem lies a shining Capitol, surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol keeps the districts in line by forcing them to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death broadcasted live for all to see.And the odds are never in the tributes' favor.With all five of Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games novels in one box set, you can step into the world of Panem and discover how the Hunger Games came to be, witness the second Quarter Quell, and live the events that lead to the electrifying conclusion.

Princess Finn must find the magical Black Pearl, in the second installment of this epic underwater 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!Evil magician Rozaro has put all the Coral Keepers of Anjeea under a sleeping spell! The only magical object that can wake them up is the legendary Black Pearl. Finn and her friends Moon and Link must journey to the icy Sapphire Sea to find it. But the pearl is guarded by powerful orcas and hidden deep in an enchanted tunnel. Can Finn, Moon, and Link reach the pearl and lift the sleeping spell before Rozaro's next attack?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical, underwater adventure!

Award-winning author Wendy Wan-Long Shang dives in to the deep end of sportmanship, prejudice, and the power of friendship in this funny, heartfelt story about two very different girls and one shared passion: swimming.Esme Sun absolutely does not care about winning shiny trophies or finally receiving some of the praise her mother bestows so lavishly on her three older, brilliant sisters. But, actually... it would be nice to be good at something. So when Esme discovers on the first day of summer, opening day at the community pool, that her growth spurt over the winter has made her a really fast swimmer, she wonders if she just might have found that thing.After Esme has an uncomfortable encounter at the pool with a new girl, Kaya, Esme worries she may have hurt Kaya's feelings. Then, embarrassed by Esme's awkwardness, her friend Tegan, the cool girl at school who seems to do everything perfectly, makes Esme promise that from now on, she'll be chill, not act so babyish and intense about t

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.Now that Dawn and Mary Anne are friends and sisters, Dawn wants them to do everything together — share a room, talk all night long, wear each other's clothes.But living with Mary Anne isn't exactly what Dawn expected. Mary Anne brags about having a date to the school dance, her kitten throws up on the rug, and she hogs Dawn's baby-sitting jobs!Dawn's always wanted a sister. Instead, she got Mary Anne, the wicked stepsister of Stoneybrook!

The New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues!Jason Yao has a secret . . . actually, lots of secrets!For one thing, it's hard being a professional chef, helping to run a motel, and being a regular kid! And now that Mia Tang is officially his girlfriend, Jason's life has reached a whole new level of exciting--and terrifying! After all, Mia is amazing, and Jason is . . . just Jason. But he's determined to be the best boyfriend ever, and he knows exactly what he needs to do: 1. Plan the perfect first date. Thanks to his dad's new scheme to bring fancier guests to the motel, Jason is working harder than ever--and earning even bigger tips, which means he can treat Mia to the dinner of her dreams!2. Be less cringe, especially around other guys. And try to make some guy friends his own age! Maybe then he can finally move on from those bullies who tormented him in fourth grade.3. Don't let Mia know the real him. Mia can never find out the darkest secrets that Jason is keeping--no

Magic and mayhem collide in beloved bestselling author Lynn Painter’s THE WISH SWITCH, perfect for her fans and teens Emma Rockford knows it will take a whole lot of magic to make the school year go smoothly for her and her best friends. Luckily, before Emma’s nana died, she left instructions on how to access a secret wishing well. Emma plans every wish … but doesn’t anticipate obnoxious new kid, Jackson, throwing in wishes of his own that literally knock hers off course. When Emma discovers that her wishes are starting to come true, but for Jackson rather than for her, things get chaotic very quickly.Wishes will come true and sparks will fly … but only if Emma and Jackson work together. From bestselling author, Lynn Painter comes a hilarious laugh-out-loud story of friendship, family, crushes, and wishing – with a delightful dash of magic.

A brilliantly funny celebration of learning how to do things by yourself for the first time, whether it's getting dressed, or learning to write, or sitting still.and no, we don't need any help, thank you very much!The perfect picture book for any little one who wants to do everything ALL BY THEMSELVES!A brilliantly funny celebration of learning how to do things by yourself for the first time, whether it's getting dressed, or learning to write, or sitting still...and no, we don't need any help, thank you very much!I can do it by myselfI can show you howI know I'll do it properlyI WANT to do it NOW!For all those children who KNOW they can do it all by themselves... and the adults who try to help them!Caryl Hart is the author of over fifty picture books for children, including the Whiffy Wilson and Meet the Weather series as well as Girls Can Do Anything!Zoe Waring is the illustrator of I am Brave! and Super Daisy

★ 暢銷爆笑續作登場！《The Fart That Broke World Book Day》宇宙級冒險再升級★ 放屁動力太空船、外星陰謀、銀河反派──最荒謬也最爆笑的宇宙救援任務★ 超多幽默插圖＋節奏飛快劇情，一翻開就停不下來！當莎絲琪亞被外星人抓走，朋友們駕著「放屁動力太空船」展開銀河救援任務。一路上，他們遇見宇宙最怪的餐廳、最奇妙的博物館，還捲入一場關於神祕裝置的星際陰謀。笑料不斷、節奏飛快，這是一場荒謬又刺激的宇宙冒險——而拯救世界的方法，可能只是一次小小的屁。ALL the fun and madcap adventure of THE FART THAT BROKE WORLD BOOK DAY continues in this planet-hopping, fart-powered-spaceship-shaking, laugh-out-loud story! When Saskia is captured by aliens who plan to turn her into a human fart-machine, Perks, Jezza and Leslie blast off on a mission to bring her back down to Earth. Things get even more complicated when they discover the spaceship holds some top-secret cargo… a gadget that the most dangerous, double-crossing villains in the galaxy are in hot pursuit of… Throw in a pitstop at the universe’s worst restaurant, a visit to the Milky Way Museum of Oddities and a deeply strange encounter with a praying mantis wearing a big bouffant wig and sparkly platform booties and it’s truly an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD adventu

Meet Stick Man and his family in this bright and bold shaped board book from the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo and Zog. This board book is perfect for kids of all ages with sturdy shaped card pages and brightly coloured illustrations. The bouncy text introduces readers to the much-loved characters from the classic story.

Grab your bag and get ready for an outdoor adventure! This brilliant activity book is packed full of outside play ideas based on four of your favourite books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. With a wide range of activities created by nature play specialists Little Wild Things, this book is bursting with ideas to encourage children and adults to explore and celebrate nature together. Including activities based on: Stick Man, The Highway Rat, The Ugly Five and Tiddler.Filled with activities guaranteed to keep little kids busy for hours The perfect gift for any fan of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler If you like this, you'll love Superworm and Friends Outdoor Activity Book

NOW IN COLOR!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.The Bad Guys next mission? Rescue 10,000 chickens from a high-tech cage farm. But they are up against sizzling lasers, one feisty tarantula, and their very own Mr. Snake...who's also known as "The Chicken Swallower." What could possibly go wrong?Get ready to laugh up your lunch with the baddest bunch of do-gooders in town!

From the author of Restart, the story of two boys who are losing their memories... to each other.Reef and Theo don't know what's happening to them. They'll be going about their days and then suddenly they'll have these strange flashes of memory -- but the memories don't belong to them. And at the same time, their own memories are starting to... vanish.For Reef, this is a big problem, because memories are all he has left of his mom.For Theo, it's strange because the new memories give him a freedom he doesn't have with his domineering dad.

The New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues!Mia Tang is at the top of her game!She's spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it's the place to find a great story--one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco . . .1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! Can she compete with just her pen and passion?2. Lupe's thinking about skipping ahead to college! Will Mia ever get a chance to just chill with her best friend?3. Jason's crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless...and jealous. Can she find the courage to tell Jason--gulp--that she has a crush on him?Even for the best writers, it's not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell top story, it's Mia Tang!

More than just a book—a world of choices awaits! This big hearted interactive adventure lets young readers shape the story.Fred can't make a decision aboutanything-his parents always tell him what to do, from what to eat every day to which secondary school to choose.That's how Fred has found himself a pupil at the high-pressure, strict Gains School, when he'd much rather be going to Browtree, with its brilliant art department and kind teachers.As Fred waits for the bus to his new school, he sees the bus for Browtree pull up - and a wild, thrilling, thought strikes him. Should he jump on this bus and pretend he's a new student at Browtree?Will he be brave enough to follow a different path for once?You, the reader, will stand in Fred's shoes and make decisions alongside him throughout this story. You'll help him stand-up for what he believes in, learn what he truly loves to do, make good friends and face choices about whether to swerve or walk into drama.YOU are in charge ofThe Boy With

半神少年Hercules Braver雖有神祕身世，卻得面對凡間的煩惱——暑假旅遊泡湯，只能參加露營活動。為了幫助經濟拮据的媽媽，他和朋友設法發財，卻在過程中捲入神祇的祕密與惡作劇。本書透過希臘神話的趣味元素，描寫少年成長的掙扎、親子關係的張力與修復，也讓讀者在笑聲與冒險中，感受到友情與家庭的珍貴。文字輕快，插圖生動，適合喜愛《Loki》的讀者。Hercules Braver may seem like a regular kid, but he is (secretly) a Greek hero... His birth dad is Zeus himself! So, Herc's life will no doubt be filled with GLORY. But what about FORTUNE? It's the school holidays and Herc has so many plans...sailing a yacht, going on a cruise, and generally touring the world slaying monsters. But Mum tells him they're struggling to make ends meet, and the best she can manage is to send him to Young Explorers camp with his friend Pav. DISASTER! How can Herc make money? Invent something amazing? Win the lottery? Become a tech billionaire? He's on the case with Pav, Hatty and Natthew.But their schemes take them to some unexpected places... especially when vengeful Zeus finds out that Hercules and Mum might reveal his secret existence! Soon, Herc is facing the pranks of trickster god

Make every minute of reading count! Kids and parents can Scholastic's beloved Old Lady character in this fun, read-together phonics adventure. Includes five stories and five activities.The Science of Reading research proves that systematic phonics instruction is the most effective way to teach kids to read. Now caregivers can support these essential phonics skills with simple, engaging stories featuring Scholastic's beloved Old Lady character in just five minutes a day!This collection of simple stories makes it fun and easy to reinforce must-know phonics skills. Read each story together, sound out the highlighted words, then complete the simple activity included with each story.

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than 40 years. This workbook has more than 90 pages of fun activities to help children strengthen their early phonics skills!With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on Science of Reading research, Bob Books keep young readers' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"(R)The 90+ pages of matching activities, letter mazes, writing practice, and more in this fun workbook can be done alongside the Bob Books Stage 1 phonics learn-to-read boxed sets, or by any child who is just starting to sound out (decode) words. Activities gradually increase in difficulty, beginning with activities using only four letter sounds (m, a, t, s) and progressing until all letters of the alphabet have been introduced (except q).90+ pages of activities feature matching activities, letter m

Priya plans a FIN-tastic sleepover for a new friend and raises money to help the corals, in the fifth installment of this full-color 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!Priya's friend Maddie has asked Priya to plan a sleepover party. Priya is excited -- this is her first sleepover with Maddie! As they plan, Priya learns new things about her friend, including that her parents are divorced and that she has a collection of lucky items and loves mermaids. Together, they come up with a lucky mermaid theme for the party, and they decide it will help save coral! Then they think of fun sleepover activities, such as painting seashells and making charm bracelets. Priya also plans one extra-s

Sunrise on the Reaping, the fifth book in the series, will revisit the world of Panem twenty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. When you've been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honour of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town.As the Games begin, Hay

Join Stick Man and his family on their Easter Egg hunt! It's springtime and Stick Man and his family are going on an egg hunt together. Can you help them find the colourful eggs? Lift the flaps to search with the Stick family and find the missing eggs! A fun and interactive story based on the bestselling Stick Man by Julia Donaldson Enjoy the rich detail of Axel Scheffler's gorgeous illustrations, with so much to spot on every page A fun Easter book perfect for little children, they love lifting the flaps and searching for the missing presents Lift the sturdy card flaps in this fun board book, perfect for small hands.!

Dive into the world of DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse!Gabby and Pandy are off on another adventure in Gabby's magical Dollhouse. Share in Gabby's excitement as she unboxes a new surprise. Then it's "a pinch on the left, pinch, pinch on the right, grab Pandy's hand and hold on tight!" as you and Gabby enter her magical Dollhouse. What surprises do the Gabby Cats have in store today?DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse (c) 2024 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz comes a gripping, 80-page bonus story about D-Day that can be read alongside the novel Allies, or on its own!Samira Zidane lives in Nazi-occupied France during World War II...and she has a secret. She and her mother are spies for the underground resistance. They crack codes and trade messages that will help sabotage the Nazis' plans.When her mother is captured by enemy soldiers, Samira must travel through the war-torn countryside on a desperate and daring rescue mission.And today just happens to be D-Day: the pivotal moment when Allied soldiers are landing in France. Battles rage all around her, and Samira only has a small dog named Cyrano for company. Can she find a way to save her mother before time runs out?

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague comes Poppleton, a posh and persnickety pig who always has a good time with his friends!You can read with Acorn! 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!When Poppleton is with his friends, he always has fun! Poppleton goes to the movies alone but misses sharing the experience with a pal. He and his friends make a quilt together and take turns sharing stories. And Poppleton enjoys taking warm baths. But when he runs out of bath stuff, he and Cherry Sue go out for banana splits instead!This Acorn edition contains brand-new content, including a story prompt and how-to-draw pages!

當年那個滿身酒氣、嘴巴毒辣的導師——他也曾是個懷抱愛與夢想的少年。《飢餓遊戲》第五部，回到那場改變一切的第50屆四分茲選。這一次，12區的海米區成了貢品，被迫離開家園與心愛的人，和三位同區少年一同踏進首都。場上沒有朋友，只有設計好的絕望。但他選擇反擊，用機智與意志在殺戮中活下來，也為未來埋下反抗的火種。一段從犧牲走向傳奇的起點，一本你絕對不想錯過的《飢餓遊戲》前傳！The phenomenal fifth book in the Hunger Games series!The unforgettable fifth book in the Hunger Games series: Haymitch’s story. Feature film scheduled for November 2026.#1 USA Today Bestseller • #1 New York Times Bestseller • #1 Indie Bestseller • #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller • A New York Times Editors’ Choice“A propulsive, brutal Hunger Games prequel is here. And it’s great.” The New York TimesWhen you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and be

The twelfth bestselling, full-colour Dog Man book from Dav Pilkey - you'll howl with laughter!The instant Number One bestseller, now in paperback! Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the trator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red colour remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Colouring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!Dav Pilkey's wi

With beautiful artwork by Freya Betts, this paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader. Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Everything you would expect from Collins is here: fraught teenage love; plenty of violence...the themes of friendship, betrayal, authority and oppression will please and thrill" The Guardian "It works beautifully... please don't make us wait another decade" The Times Ambition will fuel him. Competition will drive him.But power has its price. It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games.The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuvre his fellow students to mentor the winning t

With beautiful artwork by Freya Betts, this paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader. The first book in the ground-breaking Hunger Games trilogy."I was so obsessed with this book. . .. The Hunger Games is amazing." Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga "I couldn't stop reading." Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly There is only one rule: kill or be killed. Set in a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place.Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live event called The Hunger Games. When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her younger sister's place in the games, she sees it as a death sentence. But Katniss has been close to death before.For her, survival is second nature. All four Hunger Games books have been made into feature films, the first three starring Jennifer Lawence, Liam Hemswor

With beautiful artwork by Freya Betts, this paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader. Catching Fire: the second book in the ground-breaking Hunger Games trilogy."Collins has done that rare thing. She has written a sequel that improves upon the first book." The New York Times Book Review "Whereas Katniss kills with finesse, Collins writes with raw power." Time magazine After winning the brutal Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta return to their district, hoping for a peaceful future. But their victory has caused rebellion to break out ...and the Capitol has decided that someone must pay. As Katniss and Peeta are forced to visit the districts on the Capitol's Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. Unless they can convince the world that they are still lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying.Then comes the cruellest tw

With beautiful artwork by Freya Betts, this paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader. Mockingjay - the third book in the ground-breaking Hunger Games trilogy.Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry.The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what's worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either.Not Katniss's family, not her friends, not the people of District 12. All four Hunger Games books have been made into feature films, the first three starring Jennifer Lawence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Stanley Tucci, Elizabeth Banks and Donald Sutherland. The fourth movie of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, released November 2023 and has an all-star cast including To

An uplifting, heartwarming tale about how joy can grow from the smallest of seeds."A sprinkle of happiness ... that's all you need!"When a boy and his grandma find a tiny sunflower seed and plant it together, their love and care transforms it into a towering sunflower that spreads joy through their community.But when the sunflower blows down in a storm, will it all have been for nothing?Or will the seeds the pair have sown grow into something even more special...*Lucy Rowland's evocative, joyful text beautifully demonstrates how small actions can make a mighty impact*With breathtaking illustrations by the creator of The Bear and the Piano, this is a true classic in the making*Perfect for fans of Benji Davies's Grandad's Island and Jim Field and Rachel Bright's The Lion Inside