The Runaway Bride

在機場失物招領處，艾菲意外發現一個巨大的機器人──名叫艾瑞克。他少了一條腿，也遺失了一半的記憶，雖然力大無窮，但行動笨拙，還誤以為自己是最新型號。其實，他早已是快被淘汰的老古董。這是一段關於友情、勇氣與修復的冒險旅程，當艾菲試著幫助艾瑞克找回自我，也重新認識了自己。由英國桂冠兒童文學作家法蘭克・科崔爾-博伊斯所寫，溫暖又幽默。Runaway Robot is a funny and heartwarming adventure about two best friends helping put themselves back together. From the award-winning author and UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton.'A funny, charming, life-affirming book' – Richard OsmanWhat if your best friend was a robot?When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there's a giant robot called Eric hidden away on the shelves. Eric has lost one leg and half his memory. He's super strong, but super clumsy. He's convinced that he's the latest technology, when he's actually nearly one hundred year's old and ready for the scrap heap.Can Alfie find a way to save Eric from destruction – before Eric destroys everything around him?

Trucks! Counting! Tire-eating aliens! This wonderful, rhyming, super-silly book has it ALL...including Bob Staake's awesome artwork.THE RUNAWAY NO-WHEELER is a clever spin on a counting book and the p

It stirs depths that Cat's Eye did not reach, and grants deeper stronger powers to women's friendship in distress' MARINA WARNERAn exceptional novel from the winner of the 2000 Booker Prize

When the road signs take a vacation, chaos and hilarity ensue―and they quickly learn how important they are.School is ending for the summer, and the stick figures on the school crossing sign are jealo

Best friends Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft have stumbled upon an unexpected visitor, a new doll named Tilly May. She's arrived in a mysterious package...but she looks so familiar. Could she be A

Meet the artist Henri Matisse and discover a world of colour and shape (accompanied by a cute and curious rabbit companion) in this charming picture book.A heartwarming tale that introduces children to Matisse’s vibrant art, showing how joy, colour, and curiosity can transform the way we see the world.When a cute and curious rabbit appears in Henri’s sunny studio, his first reaction is to chase it away, worried about the chaos it might cause. But this littlelapinhas a plan…As Lapin explores Henri’s studio, the strangest thing starts to happen – his old pictures start to burst into colourful life, encouraging Henri to embrace a new way of creating, full of freedom and imagination. But this little rabbit isn’t satisfied by simply looking at the pictures…Beautifully and inventively illustrated by Iratxe Lopez de Munain,Matisse and the Runaway Rabbitis a heartwarming tale that introduces children to Matisse’s vibrant art, showing how joy, colour, and curiosity can transform the way we see

Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reimagines the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in this thrilling adventure set in modern-day Manhattan, in which three children must navigate the city's hidden history, dodge a threatening crew of skater kids, and decide who they can really trust in order to hunt down a long-buried treasure. Three kids. One dog. And the island of Manhattan, laid out in an old treasure map. Zane is itching for an adventure that will take him away from his family's boarding house in Rockaway, Queens. So when he is entrusted with a real treasure map, leading to a spot somewhere in Manhattan, Zane wastes no time in riding the ferry over to the city to start the search with his friends Kiko and Jack and his dog, Hip-Hop.Through strange coincidence, they meet a man who is eager to help them find the treasure: John, a sailor who knows all about the buried history of Black New Yorkers of centuries past--and the gold that is hidde

We're on the way back from a big shopping tripBut the bag's caught a nail and it's started to rip. Dropetty PLOP! Now what could that be?All on his own it's a left-behind pea. Disaster strikes when Pe

It's all action and excitement in Thomas & Friends: The Runaway Engine Pop-Up! Clear the tracks for the Runaway Engine in this action-packed Thomas book! It's perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers who love trains and all things Thomas & Friends. With both flaps and a big bold pop-up on the last page, there's plenty to keep children entertained. Thomas likes to go fast, but one day his brakes are jammed, and he can't stop.Oh, no! Can Thomas' Driver help guide him to safety ... or will there be a big CRASH?Young readers will love lifting the flaps to help clear the tracks for Thomas, and seeing the final pop-up surprise! It also acts as a first words book, with labels on key items in each image. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years.He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

The runaway pea is back for another hilarious adventure! When one rogue pea finds himself s p i n n i n g down the plug hole, surely he's in for a terrible time in the murky glurky sewers? NOT THIS PE

Join the Doctor and her smallest companion on a madcap adventure through time and space! The beloved sci-fi TV series is now a charming picture book, perfect for Doctor Who fans of all ages.Unable to

Kitty has always thought she was allergic to cats, but during a midnight sneezing fit at a sleepover, she learns that the truth is far more magical--Kitty is able to turn into a cat! She eagerly takes

When the bridle-less and rider-less Palomino pony clatters into the yard, Jess doesn’t flinch. Thanks top her quick reactions the beautiful pony is caught. Hot on the pony’s hooves comes a man waving

As she tries to find the book that she must return to the library that day, Stella gathers a growing group of people who have all enjoyed reading the book.

And this new adventure is Wendelin Van Draanen's most complex and compelling yet! It's Christmastime in Sammy's hometown of Santa Martina, but some people are being very, very naughty. Pranksters dres

Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon.In Kitty and the Runaway Train, a famous steam train, the Red Rocket, is visiting Hallam City, but when it starts moving along the track with Pumpkin the kitten on board, Kitty must use her superpowers and race to catch the runaway train.

大象恩尼最喜歡吃蛋了，他可是蛋的料理專家喔！但是有一天，他碰上了一個最難纏的對手──一顆會跑的蛋！連蛋店的老闆也幫不上他的忙。這下子恩尼可急了，不能一天沒有蛋的他，用盡千方百計也要找回他的蛋……這篇故事可以說是有志者事竟成：大象恩尼不畏艱苦，千里跋涉，終於找到那顆逃跑的蛋。不過，換個角度來想，恩尼何必這樣固執地尋找那顆蛋？其實生活中不也有許多事，就像大象恩尼追著這顆逃跑的蛋一樣，沒必要如此執著嗎？

★ 爆笑科學任務登場！用物理實驗拯救奶奶、破解超荒謬危機★ 圖像漫畫風＋實驗活動，一邊大笑一邊動手做科學★ 英國暢銷童書作家 Swapna Haddow × 科學漫畫家 Jess Bradley★ 15種超好玩的 STEM 實驗，從「蛋殼橋」到「電磁鐵」都能自己試一本把科學變成爆笑冒險任務的圖像科普書。孩子將在「拯救奶奶」、「阻止火車」、「騙過鯊魚」等瘋狂情境中，透過簡單有趣的實驗理解物理原理。結合漫畫式插圖與動手做活動，讓 STEM 不再枯燥，而是一場充滿驚喜與笑聲的科學冒險。A funny children’s illustrated science book with experiments for ages 8+ that is new for 2025Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant physics experiments.Book of the Week: The Week Junior***No grannies were harmed in the making of this book!**Trick a shark! Lift a jumbo jet! Escape a deserted island! Stop a runaway train!Explore a bunch of ridiculous (and not-so-ridiculous) dilemmas – with solutions from the astonishing world of physics.Sounds unbelievable? Test the science for yourself, with easy-to-follow experiments throughout!What are you waiting for? Let’s save Granny!Written by bestselling and award-winning author Swapna Haddow, with brilliantly funny colour illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jess Br

★本書榮獲1992年西班牙加泰隆尼亞國際插畫雙年展大獎★朗朗上口的生動民間故事×處處埋藏玄機的精緻細膩圖繪，讓歷久彌新的經典繪本，啟動孩子的觀察力與想像力，增進中英雙語閱讀素養！ 一月一，年初一。一月二，年初二。年初三，早上床，今夜老鼠娶新娘。 大小老鼠來幫忙，抬花轎，搬嫁妝，新郎新娘早拜堂。一拜堂，二拜堂， 三拜堂來入洞房。 這是一則流傳在臺灣的民間故事。老鼠村長的女兒要拋繡球選新郎，不料，一隻黑貓衝進來攪亂了局面。為了女兒的幸福，老鼠村長決定找一個比貓還強、全世界最強的女婿。左思右想，他覺得太陽是全世界最強的，於是跑去找太陽。可是，烏雲遮住了太陽，風吹散了烏雲，牆擋住了風……，到底誰才是老鼠村長最理想的女婿呢？ 故事中的老鼠村就位在人類家園的牆角下，繪者劉宗慧在一開始的三幅畫，就巧妙運用微觀與巨觀的對比，透過鏡頭的連續推近，從人類的視野慢慢壓低到老鼠的視野，讓老鼠的國度與人類的世界構成了有趣的畫面。全書充滿豐富細節的圖像，不僅有許多地方讓人莞爾一笑，也發展出文本之外的另一種敘事角度。 The wise old head of a small mouse village has a big problem. It is time for his beautiful young daughter to get married. But the old mouse wants to find her the most powerful husband in the world, to protect her from the vicious cat that is terrorizing his village. Setting off on a long journey, the old mouse leader intends to ask the Sun to marry his daughter. But he soon finds the Cloud is stronger. He then asks the Cloud, but to his surprise sees that the Wind is even greater. The Wind

Three heart-warming puppy stories to treasure in one book, from best-selling author Holly Webb. Holly Webb's Puppy Friend's includes Timmy in Trouble, Buttons the Runaway Puppy and Harry the Homeless

Clement Hurd redrew some of his pictures for this new edition of the profoundly comforting story of a bunny's imaginary game of hide-and-seek and the lovingly steadfast mother who finds him every tim

★美國總統國家與社會貢獻獎金獎得主★ 韓秀　傾情鉅獻 從一畫成名驚天下，到窮愁潦倒無人問 他是時代的孤勇者，更是西方藝術史的先行者 林布蘭（Rembrandt, 1606-1669）生於荷蘭萊登，以色彩鮮明的版畫與精湛的銅版蝕刻技術聞名於世，為巴洛克時期最具代表性的藝術家之一。早期善於以「明暗對照法」繪製栩栩如生的肖像，例如《杜爾普教授的解剖課》，他也因此畫一舉成為當時阿姆斯特丹最富有的人之一。 但好景不長，因為受妻兒接連過世的打擊，1640年之後，林布蘭的畫筆不再濃墨重彩，他的畫布變得灰暗，人物形象追求自然、更加忠於原貌──但這樣的轉變卻也讓他從此跌落畫壇。 荷蘭的風帆正在黃金時代的浪潮中駛向全世界，林布蘭的人生卻陷入了暗無星月的夜晚。因為不符合審美潮流，幾乎沒有人再肯委託他作畫，財務狀況每下愈況；到了人生的終章，林布蘭甚至必須割愛珍貴的異國收藏、不斷遷居，過世時幾乎可說是身無分文、窮愁潦倒…… ═════ 林布蘭畫布下的故事 ═════ ♦《夜巡》（The Night Watch） ──世界三大油畫之一，為何當年會被裁剪、焚毀、謾罵百年？ ♦《猶太新娘》（The Jewish Bride） ──讓梵谷為之瘋狂的詩意之作，訴說林布蘭一生最重要的女人 ♦《杜爾普教授的解剖課》（The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp） ──杜爾普教授是誰？一窺十七世紀荷蘭的醫學片段 ♦《克勞迪‧基維里斯密謀起義》（The Conspiracy of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis） ──只餘下草圖的偉大畫作，究竟是得罪了何人？ ♦《雅各與天使角鬥》（Jacob Wrestling with the Ange） ──無比經典的聖經故事，也是林布蘭一生心志的寫照…… 「我的身心為之一震，彷彿有一塊巧奪天工的色彩撲面而來。」 「當沉溺於心中的夢想時，他失去了一切，但同時，他也得到了一切。」 「終其一生他都生活在一個虛幻的世界中，這個世界有著無限的美麗和完滿，以至於世人只能聳聳肩，帶著惡意與嫉妒的嗤笑，不予理睬

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - THE SECOND BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES "Rundell is back with a sequel . . . which offers magical thrills for young readers and adults alike."--The New York Times Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, smash hit Impossible Creatures, hailed as "an instant classic" (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)! Christopher Forrester woke to find a dragon chewing on his face--and his heart leapt for joy! He'd been dreaming of going back to the Archipelago, the secret cluster of islands where all the creatures of myth still live, and here was his summons. But there is a poison spreading in the Archipelago. Rooting it out will involve a daring rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, a stealthy entrance to a dragon's lair, and a death-defying plan to save a prisoner held in the heart of a castle. At the center of this storm is Anya: a small girl with

#紐約時報暢銷書！全球銷量突破190萬冊！#國際媒體年度選書:《The Guardian》、《Time》、《Chicago Tribune》等一致推薦#ReadwithJenna Book Club 選書在羅德島紐波特陽光燦爛的一天，Phoebe Stone 身穿綠色洋裝，腳踩金色高跟鞋，來到豪華的康沃爾旅館沒有行李，沒有陪伴，獨自一人。她被誤認為婚禮賓客，卻是整間旅館裡，唯一不屬於這場盛事的人。原本與丈夫共享的夢想之旅，如今只剩她一人完成；在人生跌至谷底之際，她決定為自己揮霍最後一次任性。然而，一場精心策劃、看似完美的婚禮，卻因她的出現，出現了意想不到的裂縫，也讓兩個原本毫無交集的女人，開始彼此傾訴、互相照見。本書以幽默與溫柔交織的筆調，描寫人生偏離軌道時的迷惘與轉折，以及那些偶然相遇，如何悄悄改變我們的方向。The runaway New York Times bestselling Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick, with more than 1.5 million copies sold, about an unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.Named a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian, Time, Chicago Tribune, Elle, Real Simple, and GlamourIt’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She’s immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event. Ph

1972 年，莫里斯與瑪麗蓮厭倦了英國郊區沉悶的中產生活。他們決定打破常規，變賣所有家產、買下一艘帆船，向著太平洋出發。然而在航行近一年後，一場突如其來的「鯨魚撞擊事故」瞬間擊碎了他們的冒險夢。船隻迅速沉沒，這對夫妻除了一個狹小的充氣救生筏、幾罐罐頭與雨水收集器外，一無所有。在杳無人煙的太平洋上，他們開始了長達 118 天（近 4 個月）的非人道漂流。他們必須徒手抓鯊魚、殺海龜飲血，看著無數艘貨輪從地平線駛過卻未曾發現他們。但更嚴苛的考驗在於——在生死邊緣的狹小空間裡，他們必須面對彼此性格中最深處的魔鬼。當性格孤僻、悲觀的丈夫莫里斯逐漸崩潰、退縮時，樂觀堅毅的妻子瑪麗蓮站了出來，接管了這場看似毫無希望的生存戰役……得獎記者蘇菲．艾爾姆赫斯特（Sophie Elmhirst）透過日記、歷史檔案與訪談，以小說般細膩且令人屏息的筆觸，重現了這場人類史上的生存奇蹟。這不只是一部讓人腎上腺素飆升的荒野求生記，更是一部深刻探討「我們為什麼會愛上不完美的人」、「在極端環境下我們如何與伴侶共處」的靈魂對話。THE RUNAWAY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER & ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2025 A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BOOK OF 2025 ALSO NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2025 BY NPR, VOGUE, TIME MAGAZINE, THE NEW YORKER, AND MORE "This is nonfiction that reads like fiction - the best kind. Elmhirst's retelling is a triumph, second only to the seemingly impossible feat of Maurice and Maralyn themselves. You won't be able to put it down." - USA Today"Remarkable... I found myself, alternately, holding my breath as I read at top speed, wandering rooms in search of

Their marriage has just become official, but In廥 has no intention of making it last forever. The manhwa adaptation of CHACHA KIM'S webnovel is now available in English print for the first time. Wedding bells are ringing, and In廥 Valeztena and C嫫cel Escalante are finally married. In廥 is a shockingly radiant bride, and the nobles who once scorned her now see her in a different light--including C嫫cel, who feels unsettled by all the attention on his dazzling new wife. But on the inside, In廥 remains determined to ultimately unravel this marriage and gain the freedom she could never obtain in her previous lives. The newlyweds begin their life together in Calztela, where C嫫cel is on military duty. The quaint coastal city may seem like a perfect honeymoon destination, but it also holds haunting memories from In廥's prior life. As she works to untangle herself from the past and keep her meticulous plans for the future in motion, In廥 finds that C嫫cel might make things more difficult than she expe

★ 一場從「偷走羊駝」開始、一路失控到爆的爆笑公路冒險！★ 友情、悲傷、秘密與自我原諒交錯，笑著笑著就紅了眼眶★ 網路迷因感十足，#AlpacaBandit 話題全面失控，節奏快到停不下來★ 適合喜歡 Ross Welford、Jenny Pearson、Adam Baron、Frank Cottrell Boyce 的讀者一隻被偷走的羊駝，一場失控的公路逃亡，一個不敢面對過去的男孩。本書用爆笑外殼包住關於失落、友情與療傷的內核，節奏明快、情感真摯，既有網路時代的瘋狂感，也有直擊人心的成長力量，是讓人笑著翻頁、哭著記住的精采作品。A hilarious and heartbreaking road trip adventure about friendship, grief and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.Hedley has always played it safe, especially since the night that changed his life for ever. But when his friend Aiden steals an alpaca, Hedley is dragged on a runaway road trip that he did NOT sign up for:An accidental robbery.A night in a haunted wood.And becoming internet famous #AlpacaBandit.As the chaos builds, Hedley finds he isn't just running from the police, he's also running from the truth. And as his world comes crashing down, will Hedley play it safe, or take his biggest risk yet?#WoollyHeist #FurryFelon #AlpacalypseThis book will make you laugh and cry - perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Jenny

Selected by the Telegraph as one of the best new children's books in January 2026."exuberantly charming" - The GuardianBodger, Billy and Betty are VERY good dogs. They like doing good deeds and are always on the lookout for ways to help people. Unfortunately, things don't always go to plan…From flying socks to runaway shopping, chaos follows them wherever they go. But when a little girl's kitten gets into trouble, the good deed dogs are determined to save the day.A heartwarming picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Chichester Clark, celebrating the power of kindness, friendship and never giving up.

★ #1《紐約時報》暢銷奇幻代表作，全球讀者瘋迷的 Grishaverse 經典。★ Dregs Edition 全新珍藏設計：新封面、黑色染邊、更新版地圖。★ 犯罪、魔法、復仇與背叛交織，打造最令人上癮的暗黑劫案故事。《Six of Crows》Dregs Edition 以全新封面、黑色染邊與更新地圖，重新呈現這部全球奇幻迷熱愛的劫案經典。犯罪天才卡茲召集六名危險邊緣人，挑戰一場幾乎不可能成功的任務。魔法、復仇、背叛與慾望交錯，節奏緊湊、角色鮮明，適合喜歡暗黑奇幻與高張力群像故事的 YA 讀者。DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Six of Crows features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price--and no one knows that better than criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly job that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone... A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One imp

A New York Times bestselling series!The highly anticipated fourth novel in the Woven Kingdom romantasy series, brimming with fiery romance, spectacular magic, and breathtaking secrets, from Tahereh Mafi, the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Sabaa Tahir.At long last, the wedding day has arrived.The Jinn queen and the enigmatic ruler of Tulan are to be married in a magical, enchanted ceremony—but Cyrus, tethered by a blood oath to his bride-to-be, can find nothing to celebrate in this union. He’s falling ever more deeply in love with the one person oathbound to kill him.Sworn to an ancient, unbreakable magic, Alizeh can only fulfill the prophecy to free her people by ensuring Cyrus dies by her own hand. And Cyrus is forced to await his end all while Prince Kamran inches closer, ready to take his place by Alizeh’s side. The countdown to murder coils tensions ever tighter, but the historic wedding has alrea

A Newbery Honor WinnerANew York TimesBestsellerIn this first book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri finds herself a sudden participant in a contest to find the next princess of the realm.Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will choose his bride from among the village girls.The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Winning the contest could give her everything she ever wanted--but it would mean leaving her home and family behind.

Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with the first book of the #1 New York Times bestselling duology from Holly Black. A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both. Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There, she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge. Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world. There, she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains. She believes herself forgotten until the storm hag, Bogdana chases her through the night streets. Suren is saved by none other than Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, to whom she w

Froggy, Fearless, and Ready for Adventure! Leap into this action-packed chapter book series from Super Happy Magic Forest creator Matty Long-perfect for readers who love funny stories!Croaky Hopper isn't like other little frogs. His head is filled with thoughts of wild adventures. He dreams of hopping across crocodile-infested waters, or being chased by a giant boulder, just like the famous TV explorer Tennessee Toad.But where can an energetic amphibian like Croaky find real-life adventure? When his Aunt Lilly signs him up for the Woggle Scouts, he expects to spend his time crafting with pinecones and selling cookies, but he soon discovers there's much more in store . . .In Caverns of the Gemosaurus, the Woggle Scouts go underground to the Crystal Caverns in search of the mythical Gemosaurus. On the expedition, they find runaway minecarts, carnivorous plants, and deadly lava flows! For more action-packed adventures with Croaky Hopper try Quest for the Legendary Berry.

A new Anne Tyler novel destined to be an instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding.Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job—or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter Debbie is getting married, and she hasn’t even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail’s ex-husband Max arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay and without even a suit.But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband-to-be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max’s past.Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life,Three Days in Juneis a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer at the height of her powers.

With a colorful cast of characters and a cellar full of wine, anything can happen--from murder to a second chance at love--in Jenny Elder Moke's half mystery, half romance adult debut set at a lavish destination wedding. A high-end wedding on a private island off the coast of Seattle sounds like something out of a magazine. But for bestselling mystery author Kate Valentine, it's more like a nightmare. Why Kate agreed to attend her ex-fianc?s wedding is its own enigma, but she'll plaster on a fake smile for two nights, with the aid of free champagne, naturally. And because the groom happens to be her editor, she'll try to finish a draft of her latest Loretta Starling mystery as a wedding gift. But when the bride is poisoned and Kate stumbles across a dead body, she finds herself in a real-life mystery that eerily echoes the plot of her latest novel. And the only person who seems willing to help Kate catch the killer is Jake Hawkins, aka: the Hostralian; aka: Kate's biggest romantic regr

Chase a runaway mop in this hilarious, rhyming Level 1 Ready-to-Read by Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Jonathan Fenske! Meet a mop. The mop does not want to mop the slop. See the mop run away. Can anyone stop this mop?

A spooktacularly spooky Halloween book for children by Barry Timms with stunningly-detailed illustrations from rising picture book star, Laura Borio. Books are magic! Bookshops are spectacular! Don’t believe us? Join Henry as he helps Griselda Snook on the opening day of her spooky bookshop! From hunting down runaway jack-o’-lanterns to banishing dragons, Henry loves his day spent in Griselda’s bookshop, and he especially likes helping booklovers to find their next read. But can Henry find the perfect book for him?With an eyecatching, head-turning orange fluoro pantone ink throughout, this gorgeous book is a celebration of the magic of books and bookshops.Just like Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago and The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers, Griselda Snook’s Spectacular Books is the ideal gift for booklovers and kids that love spooky books.

A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both.Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge.Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world, where she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains. She believes herself forgotten until the storm hag Bogdana chases her through the night streets.Suren is saved by none other than Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, to whom she was once promised in marriage and who she has resented for years. Now seventeen, Oak is charming, beautiful and manipulative. He's on a mission that will lead him into the north, and he

At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals!Zoe's thrilled to welcome a new wombat family to the zoo! But when Winnie is separated from her mum, can Zoe help the little wombat feel safe in her new home?Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams.Have you read Zoe's other adventures? Check out The Rascally Raccoon, The Adventurous Arctic Fox, The Runaway Reindeer, The Talkative Tiger and many more titles!