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This YA romance all about friendship and adventure is the perfect summer read for fans of The Kissing Booth, To All The Boys I Loved Before and Sex Education.Ori Reynolds has just made the biggest mistake of her life. One that’s resulted in:losing all but one of her friends,feeling like the World’s Most Terrible Person, andhaving all her fun summer plans cancelled.And, as if things couldn’t get any worse, she now has no choice but to go on a road trip with her estranged grandad Claude to his home in the French countryside. Talk about life giving you lemons! However, while Ori scoffs at her mum’s suggestion to “make lemonade”, her sour situation is about to turn significantly sweeter than she could ever have imagined…

There's so much to love about October - Halloween, pumpkin everything and MAGIC. Especially magic. But for nervous young witch Clemmie, this October might see the stars descend on her for the first time, bringing with them a whole month of chaotic new power.She's spent twelve years watching her mum, aunts and cousin receive their October power and knows that, for the Merlyns, magic can get very messy. And there are those who want to harness their magic and make it last beyond October. It's a bold experiment, until Clemmie and her coven find themselves in mortal danger.What price must be paid for magic that never ends? Or for having magic at all?

"The world is big and there's much to see,And a bear must go where he wants to be. And a bear as curious as me- longs to gaze at the starlit sea!"A book-loving bear sets off to see the world. She take

Praise for Gracie Fairshaw and the Mysterious Guest:'A delightfully engaging mystery.' Katherine Woodfine'A magical rollercoaster of a ride.' Marie Basting'Satisfyingly sprinkled with clues to sniff o

Gracie Fairshaw and her family have barely moved into The Majestic, a Blackpool boarding house, when her Ma　mysteriously vanishes. Gracie teams up with her younger brother George, siblings Violet and

Action-packed and full of mystery, this third fantasy novel in the Gargoyles trilogy is a must-read for fans of magic, mythology and the power of friendship.Jake's early experiments with malice at the quarry Source have unleashed a chain reaction - and now darkness is spreading throughout the village.As Sole Guardian of Gargoyle's Rest, Callen must figure out a way to stop the plague of ghasts tormenting the village, and purify a Source that's been putrefying for decades. But when he decides to release the magic from Gargoyle's Rest in the hope that it will dilute the darkened magic, it actually feeds and strengthens a lakeful of half-formed grotesques.Can Callen and his friends overcome their distrust of Jake - and can Callen learn to ask for help - before it is too late?Book 3 in the Gargoyles trilogy.

For hearts that haven't learned to protect themselves, can there be anything more powerful than young love?Kelsey and Lewis have been best friends for ten years before, finally, he kisses her for the first time … And leaves for a job in New York the next day. Counting down the days until he comes back to Liverpool, Kelsey busies herself with a new job, a handful of forgettable dates and awkward, weekly catch-ups with her mum. Then the days turn into months. And the months turn into a year.But that’s OK: all great love stories have bumps in the road. Right?But something happened to Lewis on the night of their first kiss which changed everything. And when Kelsey learns the devastating truth, she has to make a choice. Should she keep pushing for her happy ending or give up on the love she thought would last forever?

A strange and beautiful sea-creature is brought into the marine sanctuary where Sasha works. The sea-girl is kept as an exhibit and for scientific research. But Sasha wants to know more about her – are there more of her kind? What sort of community does she come from? Does she have a family? There is a story to be told, in exchange for a promise. It is a story of cruelty and grief, of love and longing and pride; the story of Merryn, who makes a traumatic journey from sea and to land, from defiance to finding her true self and the power of sisterhood. This new fable is from twice Carnegie Medal-winning author, Berlie Doherty. She draws on the folklore of ocean and landscape and, in the language of our oldest tales, weaves the traditional into our modern preoccupations. Powerful ink and silhouette illustrations by Tamsin Rosewell brighten the tale with a vibrant but classical language of visual storytelling. Rosewell draws on the long heritage of silhouette and paper-cut work for her ins

Certain words are making children giggle. Giggling produces giggle-gas. And giggle-gas is bad for the planet. The Professor needs YOUR help to save the world. Gigglesome words are BANNED, and are being replaced with boring, totally unfunny words. So you must never, EVER say these dangerous words again. And you DEFINITELY can’t giggle. OK? Try and keep a straight face from start to finish as you read this hilarious, world-wobbling story. The future of the planet depends on it … Illustrated by Rhian Wright.

Travel the world on a plate in this highly illustrated children's book for 6+ readers. Drawing inspiration from both history and lore, it explores the mouthwatering stories behind some of the world's favourite foods. From a plant-loving pirate to an Ethiopian goat, from the crescent of the croissant to a Tofu trailblazer, Tasty Tales offers a fascinating, sometimes surprising and always appetizing journey across historical periods and diverse cultures. The incredible origin stories celebrate how ingredients and dishes have travelled the globe to be shared and loved in new and exciting ways - and how food truly connects us all. With a unique blend of fact and fairy tale that will appeal to fiction fans and non-fiction readers alike, and with intricately detailed four-colour illustrations plus recipes to inspire culinary adventures, this is a beautiful and delicious book to treasure. Who knew history can make you hungry! AGES: 6 plus AUTHOR: Anna Lena is a self-taught illustrator and aut

Have you ever felt small and low? Can Wawa the bird find a way to help her friend see that being different can be a strength, giving a child the courage to fly a kite at the town’s festival? Join the pair on an extraordinary and inspiring journey through the wonders of the world, helping to grow understanding and confidence.

A new edition of the much loved classic. Catherine and her family set out for her grandmother’s house deep in the Derbyshire hills. Sheltering from a storm in an old cruck barn with her younger sister and brother, it becomes strangely familiar to her, and she is drawn back to a time when three children sheltered all winter away from a terrible plague that was devastating their village. Written by a master storyteller Children of Winter recreates the time when the tiny village of Eyam in Derbyshire cut itself off from the rest of England in 1666. Cover Art by Tamsin Rosewell.

“I’ll have what is mine . . .” With Velda overthrown and the Storm Laws abolished, hundreds of young Storm Weavers will be reunited with their stolen clouds. But the very first cloud taken belonged to Tamar’s last apprentice – the sea witch. When Heather returns, seeking to lay the past to rest, the first person she turns to is Stella. But how far can you trust a sea witch? Is she seeking redemption, or plotting her final revenge? With the Teran rising from the deep and the island in his icy grip, Stella and her friends will have to fight to save weather as we know it. Cover illustration by David Dean.

"We just want to show that friendships forged here are the real deal. Genuine. Built to last.That sort of thing. For the brochure. Do you mind?" Their school may be making them pose together for photos - but Minnie, Lena and Alice are not friends.And they have other things to worry about. Minnie - The Athlete: her whole life has been sport - but what if that's not all she wants her life to be? How do you even start to change your future all by yourself? Lena - The Princess: she has always resented being in Minnie's shadow - so when a freak accident changes all of her arch-rival's plans, Lena has a chance to become Queen Bee at last. But is ruling the school all she dreamed it would be? And then there's Alice - The Really Tall One: Alice has friends already, she's even got her eye on a potential crush - but she's also got a secret.And that secret is about to bound into all three girls' lives and change them forever. A deliciously funny, heart-warming novel about unlikely friendships and

When the floods come, truth rises to the surface... It's 2052, a time when enormous floods can devastate the land at any moment. Jade lives in the Wetlands, a place that will be devastated by the floods.Safety can be found behind the walls of North-Hampton, but it's a town steeped in prejudice against Wetlanders. When the siren sounds the flood-warning, Jade and local boy, Bates, must join with outcast Samson to head to North-Hampton. But the threesome are carrying secrets, secrets that are even more dangerous than the impending floodwaters.A thrilling, thought-provoking story of survival and hope, from the award-winning author of Looking For JJ.

Praise for The Weather Weaver:'This magical, highly original story of a girl who learns to control the weather will blow you away with its drama, warmth and wit.' Anna Wilson'A storm-swept adventure brimming with Shetland magic.' Alex EnglishOnce a year, weather weavers from all over the globe come together at the Gathering, to trade weather magic and stories. Stella and Nimbus can't wait to meet other weather weavers, but they're in for a frosty welcome. Tamar has always been a rule-breaker.This time, she's broken the law, but it's Stella who'll lose everything if the trial goes badly. Can Stella and Nimbus thaw the hearts of the council elders, or will winter tear them apart?

It's time for a P-A-R-T-Y and you're invited!Join the fun with photos, presents, party foods and some special surprise guests in this enjoyable and engaging story... 'Whisker twitchingly fun!' The Daily Mouse's Nose Paper'A brie-lliant party story!' The Cheesy SmellographA playful and interactive picture book from reading development and children's book consultant, Jake Hope.

身為凜冽冬風之神Stribog的血脈，Mara卻無法使用魔法。為了救回摯愛親人， Mara帶著能化身為熊的新朋友，展開沿途充滿凶暴神祇與駭人怪物的險惡旅程。Gabriela Houston繼《The Second Bell》後，又一斯拉夫傳說色彩新作。Packed with a colourful Slavic cast of tempestuous gods and frightening monsters, The Wind Child is above all a story about friendship, and how far you would go and what you would sacrifice to avoid saying goodbye to someone you love. No human has ever returned from Navia, the Slavic afterlife. But twelve-year-old Mara is not entirely human.She is the granddaughter of Stribog, the god of winter winds and she's determined to bring her beloved father back from the dead. Though powerless, Mara and her best friend Torniv, the bear-shifter, set out on an epic journey to defy the gods and rescue her father. On their epic journey they will bargain with forest lords, free goddesses from enchantments, sail the stormy seas in a ship made of gold and dodge the cooking pot of the villainous Baba Latingorka.Little do the intrepid duo know of the terrible forces they have set

The third book in the series, based on the remarkable story of the Dick, Kerr Ladies. It's 1920, and the Dick, Kerr Girls football team have a new member training with them... Martha, little sister to Hettie and Freddie, has finally been given her chance to swap street kickabouts with the local lads for the chance to play alongside the world's best female footballers.But Martha has more to worry about than keeping up with the older girls. She's dealing with new and confusing feelings, things at home are hard, and the future of women's football is under threat. Are Martha's dreams - both on and off the pitch - too far out of reach?

Meet Clementine Florentine - a talented poet with a strong passion for Custard Creams!In an ingenious reverse 'Parent Trap', Clementine and her school nemesis Callum, have to work together to break Clem's dad and Callum's mum up, before they fall 'in lurrrvee' and the two poetry rivals end up step brother and sister!However, an unlikely friendship with ageing punk icon Lyn Ferno and her chatty pet parrot Viv, helps Clem to start seeing things differently. But by then, is it too late to undo the damage she's caused? Imagine a female Tom Gates with a touch of a young Adrian Mole and the warmth of Jacqueline Wilson, and you've got Clementine Florentine rolled up in one.

The long awaited sequel to The Harm Tree. Exiled from a broken land, two friends try to escape the darkness they left behind them. Together again, Torny and Ebba reach Vellsberg, an outpost of the Sou

A psychological horror that will grip you from the first page, and haunt you long after you've finished the last. Nobody believes Lindy when she says she doesn't pull her hair out on purpose. Nobody b

"A swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the very first sentence..." CRESSIDA COWELL "Did you ever read that book you wish you'd written? Vampirates is that book for me." EOIN

"A swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the very first sentence..." CRESSIDA COWELL "Did you ever read that book you wish you'd written? Vampirates is that book for me." EOIN

"A swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the very first sentence..." CRESSIDA COWELL "Did you ever read that book you wish you'd written? Vampirates is that book for me." EOIN

Be original! You are one of a kind, and so is your story! Finney the Fox wants to write a book. He’s just bursting with ideas. The only problem is…all the original ideas are gone! Or are they? Join Fi

When his dad moves out, Jamie tries to fill his shoes. He needs to become head of the household - right?With his mum dealing with the aftermath of toxic masculinity at its finest, and his little siste

"Believe me, Kian Reader without librarians, the world is doomed!" He said. "Doomed to be ruled by me! Mwaahahahahahahaha!" Evil genius, and a bit too bonkers, Doctor Badd is determined to create a bi