Barnaby Grimes, running errands in his city, and high-stacking around the rooftops in search of new mysteries to solve. Collecting a parcel from a ship, and delivering it to the local schoolmaster, Ba
Barnaby is attacked one night by an enormous dog. He kills it - but that's not the end of this mystery, as Barnaby finds himself swept up in a world of crooked doctors, poor and ill-advised patients,
Kitty has been researching djinn; she has come to believe that the only way to destroy the magicians is for an alliance of some kind between djinn and ordinary people. But even as she does so, Makepea
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. Now, Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training
The first day at a new school is often scary, and if the only person who befriends you claims to be a wizard you simply have to make the best of it! Joe is pretty certain that Billy just has an overac
Two young people are forced to make a stand in this thought-provoking look at racism and prejudice in an alternate society.Sephy is a Cross -- a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a No
HELEN COOPER is the only illustrator ever to win the highly prestigious Kate Greenaway Award for two consecutive books: THE BABY WHO WOULDN'T GO TO BED, 1996 and PUMPKIN SOUP, 1998. She has had severa
A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' MEGAN RIXThe fifth book in the hilarious Dog Diaries series featuring Rafe Khatchadorian's pet pooch, Junior
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends . . .Today Stanley, Sophie, Benjamin and Little Woo are painting cardboard boxes. But Stanley's paintbox only has red, yellow, blue and white paint! What
THE BROMELIAD, the magnificent trilogy about nomes, a race of little people struggling to survive in a world of humans. To the thousands of tiny nomes who live under the floorboards of a large departm
Poor Mr Swimble is having a bad day. Rabbits are bouncing out of his hat, pigeons are flying out of his jacket and every time he points his finger, something magically appears – cheese sandwiches, soc
A marvellous, life-enhancing book for all ages, now a major animated film starring Jim Broadbent, Brenda Blethyn and Luke TreadawayUtterly original, deeply moving and very funny, Ethel & Ernest te
Poor Mr Swimble is having a bad day. Rabbits are bouncing out of his hat, pigeons are flying out of his jacket and every time he points his finger, something magically appears – cheese sandwiches, soc
"Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent". (The Times). Annabelle has lived in Wolf Hollow all her life: a quiet place, still scarred by two world wars. But when cruel, manipulativ
Tilly can’t believe it when her best friend Matty is asked to be a bridesmaid. In Tilly’s favourite daydream, she’s kitted out in the most beautiful bridesmaid dress, walking down the aisle behind a b
Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and all of King Arthur's knights are either on holiday or visiting their grannies. It's a disaster! Luckily, there's a spare suit of armour and a very small boy
A globetrotting adventure full of fascinating facts about different countries and cultures Nina's schoolfriend Lee is in trouble, so she must borrow her aunt's traveling spice shed and head to Beijing
Follows three Stardoll VIPs as they get ready for some exclusive red carpet events, from star-studded parties and celebrity celebrations to amazing award ceremonies. This title includes 4 pages of sti
Eric is a little boy who sometimes gets things wrong. But Eric learns that while you can't be good at everything, sometimes it takes a little time to find out what you are good at. And when a huge mon
Archie, a brave young monster, is determined to face all the obstacles life has to offer without shedding a single tear. From scary nightmares to falling out of a swing, upset tummies due to too much
Whitewater rafting wasn't dangerous until the Survival Squad takes it on in the fourth book in the seriesA white water rafting expedition for the Tiger Patrol takes a turn for the worse when the water
Traditional nursery rhymes are brought to life in this fabulous collection by Quentin Blake In this brilliant collection of traditional rhymes, Quentin Blake is in his element. Come and join him and m
From the author of the acclaimed Halibut Jackson comes a mold-breaking philosophical fairy tale for all ages. Part graphic novel—an extraordinary gift book to treasure. Imagine a disused living room i
Natasha is a very kind but serious little girl. She doesn't really like going too high on the swings, or walking along walls like the rest of her friends. Her older brother on the other hand is a tota
A gloriously funny tale of warning from the award-winning Jeanne Willis This hilarious tale of Georgie Grub, a child who refuses to bathe himself much to the consternation of his poor mother, is sure
Dodger is a tosher - a sewer scavenger living in the squalor of Dickensian London. Everyone who is nobody knows Dodger. Anyone who is anybody doesn't. But when he rescues a young girl from a beating
An outrageously funny cautionary tale, illustrated by the artist of Aliens Love Underpants?She piled them all onto her bedAnd then, instead of?using bread,She curled the mattress round her thingsAnd m
Anna gets a new puppy from the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home after her best friend moves away, but can her dog help Anna through difficult times like her friend once did?
A hilariously quirky picture book from the inimitable Emma Chichester Clark, the creator of Blue Kangaroo"I wish no one had invented kissing." Momo doesn't approve of kissing. He especially doesn't li
Another understated masterpiece from the creator of Not Now, Bernard"The Tickle Ghost is somewhere near.Can you see him? Can you hear?Slowly creeping up the stairs.He'll try to catch me unawares."But
A heart-warming animal adventure story about friendship and belonging that will appeal to all fans of Michael Morpurgo and Roald DahlDog wasn't really a dog, she was a human girl. But she was called D
Katie Morag pretends to be sick and stays home from school. But when she accidentally breaks her mother's best necklace, she changes her mind, and goes to school in a terrible mood. Her bad temper get
Siddharth dreams of India where he used to live, and he doesn't like his new home in England. Only his toy elephant Rinki understands, but when Rinki gets lost at school, Siddharth feels lonelier than
Alfie and Annie Rose's neighbor, Mr. MacNally, is very sad. His old cat Smokey has died. As it is nearly his birthday, his family decides to hold a surprise party and buy a particularly special presen
Joe tries to befriend a mysterious new neighbour in this haunting and lyrical perspective on immigrationWhen a new family moves in next door, Joe’s mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe heard
Rook Barkwater lives in the network of sewer-chambers beneath Undertown, the bustling main city of the Edgeworld. Hoping for a future free from the fear of tyranny, he sets out on a journey to the Fre
Alfie loves his new boots, but something doesn’t feel quite right.Splish, splash, SPLOSH! Stamp, stamp, stamp! Alfie’s brand new yellow boots are perfect for splashing through puddles and stamping in
When Matthew is forced to move away from the big city he is not expecting to enjoy it much. But the increasing curtailment of local services makes it even worse than he had thought. The locals don't h
