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'What you do to children matters. And they might never forget.' Sweetness wants to love her child, Bride, but she struggles to love her as a mother should. Bride, now glamorous, grown up, ebony-black

When Orpheus' bride Eurydice is killed by a snakebite on their wedding day, Orpheus's world is shattered. The young widower must journey to the Underworld to negotiate with Hades himself to win his br

Wynter Atrialan, the Winter King, once lived in peace with his southern, Summerlander neighbors, but when the prince of Summerlea steals Wynter’s bride and murders his young brother, Wynter calls upon

The Mubbles: The Good, the Bad and the Perky is the third in the hilarious full colour comic book series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates."I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!" - Ellie"I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!" - HugoReturn to The Isle of Smile and the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Pop, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected surprise! What will it be today?Today the Uncertain Curtain delivers a karaoke machine - which the Mubbles love for singing their cheerful songs! This makes the Doomongers on the Isle of Gloom grumpy and desperate to stop the karaoke fun.Will sending the Clouds of Doom, the Whiff of Woe or the Beastly Bugs to the Isle of Smile keep the merry Mubbles quiet once and for all?Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids. Featuring a QR code that wi

A hilarious, icky, sticky, spooky story with fluorescent green slime throughout - perfect for fans of Halloween, mayhem and goo!When Squeak the mouse wins a beastly-looking jelly in a competition, Granny throws it in the bin. But Squeak can't resist a sneaky taste . .. and UH OH! No more Mr. MICE guy - he turns into Hyde, a food-guzzling, slime-spewing monster mouse! Soon, the cupboards are bare, so hungry Hyde builds a machine that zaps clocks, chairs and sofas into food! Can anyone stop this monster from eating everything .. . and help Squeak turn back to normal?This child-friendly twist on the creepy classic Jekyll and Hyde taps into all the fun tropes of creepy stories and comic books.It will appeal to fans of Nibbles (Emma Yarlett), Gustavo the Shy Ghost (Flava Z. Drago), Creepy Tales (Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown) and the classic Haunted House (Jan Pienkowski). *Note: this was originally published with the title Hyde and Squeak.

Discover more of the smelliest stories from our pongy past, in the hilarious gross-out guide to history for 7+ readers, by TikTok historian, Dr Suzie Edge.What's that smell? It's HISTORY - and it STILL STINKS!Did you know that ancient Romans used wee as mouthwash? GROSS! Or that snot was behind some of history's greatest discoveries? HUH?From French kings with boils on their bums to Victorians who liked to catch tears in special bottles, Wee, Snot and Slime Through Time features deadly battlefield diseases, disgusting dukes, beastly bacteria and slimy stories from the Egyptians to the Tudors and beyond.Packed with fascinating facts, hilarious illustrations and the snottiest, wee-tastic tales from our pongy past, get ready to be dunked into the foulest corners of history.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES - Max takes on knight school in the hilarious sequel to the bestselling illustrated novel Max and the Midknights, from the author of the Big Nate series! "Fantastic! I loved it!" -Dav Pilkey, New York Times bestselling author of the Dog Man series "Max is epic fun!" -Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series Max didn't expect knight school to be so tough. Luckily, she has her best friends--the Midknights--at her side. But when Byjovia is under attack, the Midknights will have to face beastly creatures, powerful spells, and their greatest foe yet--themselves? Lincoln Peirce, author of the New York Times bestselling Max & the Midknights, brings more laughs, more adventures, and more silliness to Battle of the Bodkins, book two in the Max & the Midknights series.

臺灣第一本「用寫的」正念引導書正念減壓創始人卡巴金推薦的正念機構，「台灣正念工坊」師資執筆、執行長監修！3階段 Ｘ 12個主題 Ｘ 52週練習為了自己而寫，也與珍惜的人一起寫──覺察生活每時每刻的奇蹟，寫出你們的幸福正念，一套身心修練系統，幫助我們更全面的理解自身處境、重新看待我們與周遭的關係、找出合適的方法解決困境，從而培育生活的智慧。感覺是一個很難的工具，對吧？但其實，從生活的點點滴滴，包含吃飯、刷牙、搭電梯，都能練習正念；只要帶著正念，每一天每一刻，都有獨特的奇蹟等待我們去發掘。如果你未曾接觸正念，這本手札是一扇探索正念世界的大門；如果你已對正念有基礎了解，這本手札提供了在生活中保溫、深化及擴展的練習機會。將正念落實在生活的每個地方：練習01 品味食物 →「比以前更能嘗到食物的味道了！」練習28 正念抉擇 →「弄清楚自己想要什麼後，做決定不猶豫了。」練習47 正念溝通 →「今天跟不喜歡的人講話，變得有效率很多！」這本手札是一份心意，願能陪伴你，在你探索生命的道路上，提供方向與支持；這本手札是一份禮物，送給自己，送給重要的人，一起寫出你們的正念奇蹟。使用方法1.你可以從第一個練習開始，也可以從最喜歡的練習開始。2.練習時，可以依據引導，自行調整步驟與時長；在每一次練習中，都能找到自己的節奏。3.練習結束後，回顧本週練習過程，再選擇下週你要休息，或是繼續下個練習。在52個正念練習中，你都可以擺脫制式的既定內容，打造最適合自己的正念練習。隨書附贈「正念時光膠囊留言卡」◆由臺灣知名質感文具品牌「一分之一工作室」操刀設計。◆兩張一組，分別記錄正念旅程的開始與結束，讓未來的你見證自己的改變。◆第一張「Before the beginning」：在練習開始之前，留下你對未來的期望、現在的心緒及想法。◆第二張「After the end」：在練習完成後，記錄工作或生活上的改變，或是寫下想對自己說的話，留言給未來的自己。本書特色★臺灣首屈一指的正念機構「台灣正念工坊」執行長親自監修，師資群執筆，結合正念專業知識與自身實踐經驗，做你最溫暖與專業的正念引路人。★將專業理論，化為3個階段實踐；並以52項練習，培養12個行動與態度。從日常的呼吸開始，逐步推展至工作、溝通、社交、家庭。有一天你會發現，一舉一動皆有正念。★絕佳書寫體驗：裸背線裝，完整攤平，寫字不卡卡；特選好書寫、不易泛黃的

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繼哈利波特後，下一個奇幻時代即將崛起！ 當獨角獸不是來自童話，而是來自黑暗的神祕力量…… 最危險的將是魔法，還是人性？ 2022年歐美最受矚目奇幻巨作 全球譯本與原文版同步發行 當你的命運中必定擁有一隻獨角獸， 當你注定能操縱某一種元素力量， 但力量背後，毀滅與拯救只是一線之隔…… ★售出超過35國版權，全球同步開啟獨角獸時代！ ★美國版首刷25萬冊，跨越成人與青少年閱讀分野。 ★電影版權以7位數美金售給索尼影業，現正拍攝中。 人們原以為獨角獸只存在於童話故事之中，但有一天牠們卻踏著鮮血和殺意而來。唯有靠人類騎手孵化的獨角獸，牠們身上的元素力量才得以被控制，但本性依舊嗜血而殘暴。 「在這個密室的某處，有屬於你們每個人的蛋，一顆在你出生之時就出現在這世上的蛋。一隻十三年來一直等待你前來的獨角獸。」 史坎德從小就夢想成為獨角獸騎手，但就在夢想即將實現之際，邪惡勢力悄然來到，劫走了全世界最強大的獨角獸。一片混亂之中，史坎德終於孵化出自己的獨角獸，卻發現與自己結盟的竟是非法元素，而這關係著自己的身世，還關乎整座島嶼與大陸的生死存亡…… 新生代作家A. F. 史黛曼顛覆獨角獸的本來意象，以電影般的書寫，融合冒險、懸疑與奇幻元素，在現實中打造超乎想像的魔幻世界，將讓讀者目眩神迷。 國內齊聲推薦 吳曉樂︱ 暢銷作家 李光爵(膝關節)︱ 影評人 邱慕泥︱ 戀風草青少年書房 陳郁如︱ 奇幻小說家 賴俊羽︱ 金馬導演 國際熱烈好評 超乎想像，懸疑刺激，且感動人心。 ──《柯克斯書評》 節奏緊湊、引人入勝、扣人心弦且如史詩般的作品。 ──路易‧史托威爾（《Loki》、《Otherland》作者） 想像力讓人目眩神迷，我喜愛書中所有讓人屏息的瞬間！ ──凱瑟琳‧杜爾尼（《The Storm Keeper’s Island》作者） 我心中的年度好書，自《哈利波特》以來，我從未對一個系列作品感到如此興奮，讀者肯定都會等不及要看續集。讀完後，它將改變你以往對獨角獸的想像！──多米尼克‧華倫特（《Starfell》系列小說作者） 從未見過如此兇猛、可怕卻又振奮人心的獨角獸！這本書讀起來非常扣人心弦！ ──勞拉・艾倫・安德森（《吸

繼哈利波特後，下一個奇幻時代即將崛起！ 當獨角獸不是來自童話，而是來自黑暗的神祕力量…… 最危險的將是魔法，還是人性？ 2022年歐美最受矚目奇幻巨作 全球譯本與原文版同步發行 ★★【三民獨家】2022/12/31前，凡於三民書局購買本書，即贈史坎德限量周邊筆記本一本！數量有限，送完為止！（兩款隨機贈送） ★★ 螺螄拜恩、膝關節、出版魯蛇碎碎念熱烈推薦 ★★《史坎德：獨角獸竊盜者》試閱本搶先看：reurl.cc/6ZyM4V 當你的命運中必定擁有一隻獨角獸， 當你注定能操縱某一種元素力量， 但力量背後，毀滅與拯救只是一線之隔…… ★售出超過35國版權，全球同步開啟獨角獸時代！ ★美國版首刷25萬冊，跨越成人與青少年閱讀分野。 ★電影版權以7位數美金售給索尼影業，現正拍攝中。 人們原以為獨角獸只存在於童話故事之中，但有一天牠們卻踏著鮮血和殺意而來。唯有靠人類騎手孵化的獨角獸，牠們身上的元素力量才得以被控制，但本性依舊嗜血而殘暴。 「在這個密室的某處，有屬於你們每個人的蛋，一顆在你出生之時就出現在這世上的蛋。一隻十三年來一直等待你前來的獨角獸。」 史坎德從小就夢想成為獨角獸騎手，但就在夢想即將實現之際，邪惡勢力悄然來到，劫走了全世界最強大的獨角獸。一片混亂之中，史坎德終於孵化出自己的獨角獸，卻發現與自己結盟的竟是非法元素，而這關係著自己的身世，還關乎整座島嶼與大陸的生死存亡…… 新生代作家A. F. 史黛曼顛覆獨角獸的本來意象，以電影般的書寫，融合冒險、懸疑與奇幻元素，在現實中打造超乎想像的魔幻世界，將讓讀者目眩神迷。 國內齊聲推薦 吳曉樂︱ 暢銷作家 李光爵(膝關節)︱ 影評人 邱慕泥︱ 戀風草青少年書房 陳郁如︱ 奇幻小說家 賴俊羽︱ 金馬導演 國際熱烈好評 超乎想像，懸疑刺激，且感動人心。 ──《柯克斯書評》 節奏緊湊、引人入勝、扣人心弦且如史詩般的作品。 ──路易‧史托威爾（《Loki》、《Otherland》作者） 想像力讓人目眩神迷，我喜愛書中所有讓人屏息的瞬間！ ──凱瑟琳‧杜爾尼（《The Storm Keeper’s Island》作者） 我心中的年度好書，自《哈利波特》以來，我從未對

本書共收錄八篇文章分別為 一、 探討美國Moore v. Regents of the University of California乙案對生化科技之影響，與醫師就患者之切除器官等從事研究時，應對患者有的告知義務。 二、 從美國核准動物專利之影響評估核准動物專利之利與弊。 三、 藉由美國NIH申請人體基因組序列專利乙案，建議我國就生物科技發明有單獨或專章立法方式，並明文禁止違反公序良俗發明。 四

適讀年齡：國小1~3年級 FUN心讀雙語叢書 全套共3冊，20cm*20cm，附中英雙語CD 特色： 1.以英文故事為主，插畫以壓克力顏料上色，色彩鮮明活潑。 2.書後附中文翻譯、生字表、英語練習活動，方便讀者學習。 3.附中英雙語朗讀CD，由專業的外籍及中文配音員錄製。 電視是我的！ The TV Is Mine! 紅鼻子和紫腳趾是兩隻愛看電視的小怪獸，他們常常為了看不同的電視節

內容簡介： 超越，再超越 在心靈的世界 輕輕叩著古老的門扉 掉落一堆 是莫名的彩漆 和陳舊的記憶 是盤古的骨灰 是李白的酒杯 翻過，濾過 又是片片掉落 喔－喔－ 是電子的「謬思」 Beyond,beyond myself, Into the world of my soul, Lightly I koncked at the ancient door. There

內容簡介： 超越，再超越 在心靈的世界 輕輕叩著古老的門扉 掉落一堆 是莫名的彩漆 和陳舊的記憶 是盤古的骨灰 是李白的酒杯 翻過，濾過 又是片片掉落 喔－喔－ 是電子的「謬思」 Beyond,beyond myself, Into the world of my soul, Lightly I koncked at the ancient door. There

趁著哈洛小森林的動物們正在慶祝著四季的交替和各種重要的節日時，讓我們隨著他們的腳步，一同走進這些活潑的小故事中探險吧！中英對照，讓你365天都有新鮮有趣的故事。 There^s an adventure for every day of the year, and you can read the stories one at a time or in bunches. If you lik

趁著哈洛小森林的動物們正在慶祝著四季的交替和各種重要的節日時，讓我們隨著他們的腳步，一同走進這些活潑的小故事中探險吧！中英對照，讓你365天都有新鮮有趣的故事。 There^s an adventure for every day of the year, and you can read the stories one at a time or in bunches. If you lik

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.

From bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes a new installment in the Hades and Persephone series, told in Hades’s point of view.Discover the enthralling fantasy world of gods and mortals in bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair's reimagined New Greece. Readers are "hopelessly addicted" to this captivating story of Hades and Persephone."Take her, and I will destroy this world. Take her, and I will destroy you. Take her, and I will end us all."Hades, God of the Underworld, is known for his inflexible rule, luxurious night clubs, and impossible bargains. Used to control, he is not prepared to discover the Fates have chosen his future wife and Queen—Persephone, Goddess of Spring.Despite her attraction to the god, Persephone, an ambitious journalism student, is determined to expose Hades for his cruel and ruthless ways. She defies him at every turn, even as the attraction between them explodes.Hades finds himself faced with the impossible—proving his future bride wrong. Regardless of h

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

《新世紀福爾摩斯》經典人物場景著色本。 The visual landscape of the BBC's Sherlock is rich and complex. The Mind Palace is a unique celebration of that world, featuring over 50 intricate pieces of artwork for fans to col

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake.Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He’s heard there’s a monster in the lake, but his friends don’t believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to make a startling discovery and find himself in a wonderful underwater adventure.This large-format picture book features a detailed, fold-out, underwater world of mechanical marvels and sea creatures. The story of a nervous duck who finds courage and the overconfidence of groups will resonate with anyone who’s nervously dipped a toe in unknown waters.

In the stunning finale to the global phenomenon of the Inheritance Games Saga (over 6 million copies sold!), discover danger, riches, romance—and the staggering answers to long-brewing mysteries.Everyone is a player.In the grandest of games, there is everything to win—money, love, power, revenge—and even more to lose. From Texas to Prague to London and beyond, the Hawthorne family, the players from the Grandest Game, and allies old and new are drawn into a web of centuries-old secrets and mind-bending puzzles. Every clue pulls them deeper; every answer demands a price.To survive, they must unravel the mysteries that bind them together…but some truths are deadly.Discover danger, riches, romance—and the long-awaited revelations at the heart of Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s most intricate and explosive puzzle yet.All games must come to an end.Don’t miss a moment of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the thrilling Grandest Game spinoff series, set in the world of the Inheritance Games:The Inhe

An Adam Silvera Book Club PickA 2026 Children’s Book Council 9th–12th Grade Kids FavoriteA 2026 Children’s Book Council Librarian Favorite一座傳說能復活亡者的隧道，牽引 Monika 走進悲傷最深處。為了喚回已逝的 Shun，她必須與同樣懷抱執念的 Shiori 一起面對祕密、恐懼與失去。本書融合奇幻試煉與青春傷痛，寫出告別、友情與重新活下去的勇氣。This speculative coming-of-age YA novel follows a teenager as she undertakes a magical journey to bring her deceased childhood friend back to life.A poignant quest for hope with original, fantastical twists, perfect for fans of Dustin Thao and Ann Liang.Monika can’t bring herself to celebrate her last summer before college. Instead, she’s still grieving the loss of the one classmate who didn’t make it to graduation, a boy named Shun with whom she had a complicated relationship.Then, during her final Japanese Club meeting, Monika hears about the Yomigaeri Tunnel, a local urban legend. Those who venture into this mythological passageway undergo harrowing trials to confront their hidden secrets and worst fears. According to the lore, anyone who mak

An evocative story of hope that reminds us everyone has a story to tell, wherever they come from. A beautiful companion to The Suitcase from the creator of Frank and Bert. Praise for The Suitcase:"This beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite RunnerShortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2020Shortlisted for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalLong ago, the animals befriended a strange-looking creature who arrived from nowhere with a suitcase containing a teacup and a photograph of home.The stranger soon found sanctuary and calm. Now, there is a new mysterious stranger who they are sure is nothing but a . .. thief! It's only when everything goes wrong that they realise that things may not be as simple as they think . .. A lovingly crafted picture book that challenges unconscious bias with its simplicity and a heartfelt message - children and their parents will love, and learn from, The Te

Wedding bells chime in this thrilling addition to The Housemaid series - a short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden...This edition features exclusive content from Freida McFadden's upcoming, not yet announced hardcover release!Today is supposed to be the happiest day of my life.I'm engaged to the man of my dreams, and in a few short hours, I'm going to stand before a judge, who will declare us husband and wife, till death does us part. Despite some bumps in the road, this day is everything I dreamed it would be.There's only one problem: Someone out there doesn't want me to live long enough to say my vows.And if I'm not careful, they may very well get their wish....

Play cubby with Bluey and Bingo in this board book with flaps.Bluey and Bingo are building a cubby for their toy, Kimjim. It includes an art room, a library and even an alpaca farm. Soon it’s so big, it’s easy to get lost in! What will Bluey and Bingo do when Kimjim goes missing? Lift the flaps in this board book to help find Kimjim!“It’s too many rooms!”Join Bluey and Bingo in this colourful board book with flaps and get lost in the cubby!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: GrandadBluey: Hide and SeekBluey: The WeekendBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

From Liz Pichon, the creator of the multimillion copy global bestseller Tom Gates, comes a hilarious full colour graphic novel series.The Mubbles: When Berry Met Terry is the second book in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates.‘I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!’ – Ellie, Mubbles fan‘I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!’ – Hugo, Mubbles fanReturn to The Isle of Smile and the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Berry, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected surprise! What will it be today?Today the Uncertain Curtain delivers Terry - a very cute, very naughty dog! Berry is delighted to finally have a friend to play with, but Terry soon causes a lot of chaos on the Isle of Smile. Will Terry have to leave early? Or can Berry's furry plan save the day?Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of a

Ever wondered what makes a book so special? They don’t light up, they don't make a sound – but they can take you anywhere! Perfect for little book-lovers and reluctant readers. Join one curious little boy on a magical journey of discovery with his whole family, as he finds out that books are secret doorways to adventure, bridges to new worlds and wings for your imagination. Whether it’s a trip to a library or a quiet moment at home, this vibrant story shows that the wonder of reading is for everyone.An adventurous and joyful picture book celebration of reading, from the Macmillan Prize-winning creator of The Truth About Old People. Perfect for new readers, The Truth About Books by Elina Ellis is a heartwarming story to treasure and to share.

★ 《馴龍高手》讀者下一場奇幻冒險首選！幽默、魔法與勇氣交織的熱血任務。★ 一個被判定「毫無用處」的十二歲男孩，踏進黑暗森林，尋找失落魔法，也找回真正的自己。★ 得獎喜劇編劇 Ollie George Clark 首部兒少奇幻小說，笑料十足、節奏明快，充滿友誼與自我發現的暖心力量。十二歲的 Youngest Faircrest 在「決定日」被判定為最不起眼的存在，卻不願讓命運就此定案。他與好友 Agnes、會變身的小豬 Satchel 闖入黑暗森林，尋找古老巫師與失落魔法，也揭開關於勇氣、友情與自我價值的祕密。適合喜歡《馴龍高手》的讀者。For fans of the best-selling series How to Train your Dragon, look no further for your next epic fantasy quest. It is the day of Deciding in the swampy town of Bogsmarsh, and awkward twelve-year-old Youngest Faircrest is deemed a dearth - the most unremarkable and undesirable profession. Distraught by his hopeless destiny and determined to change his fate, Youngest, along with his best friend Agnes and a shape-shifting piglet Satchel, plunge into the dark forest on the hunt for an ancient sorcerer and lost magic. Fierce creatures lurk within the decaying forest, but it's also home to many hidden truths... Could it be that Youngest is more remarkable than he's been made to feel, and capable of more than he ever dreamed?

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the end of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico has traveled all over the world of Minecraft! After leaving his humble village, he's made it all the way to the depths of the Nether. Along the way, he's met chicken jockeys, architects, adventurers, mobs, villains, and thieves, and created all types of crafts. Following in his father Icco's footsteps has led Nico to new heights, and all kinds of adventures lie ahead.

Welcome to The Game - an exciting summer camp where you will make new friends, build resilience and test your limits! You will be put into a team of five with strangers, no screens, no shortcuts. Everyone starts from scratch and has to make friends and find a way to the finish line together.Tig has been packed off to Game Camp to gain confidence, but is immediately wary of the other team members: bossy and ultra-competitive Maya, intense Joni, grumpy screen-addicted Frank and quiet, sporty Jake. They are all so different: but must find a way to work together. They embark on a series of physical and mental challenges, with Tig (and therefore the reader) choosing the path. When the team start noticing strange things happening around them in the woods - ghostly noises, wild weather and suspicious-looking Game Camp staff - they uncover a mystery to solve. Will you lead the team to victory, or into chaos? And will they all find out a lot about their true selves during the process...? You, t

Discover how Lionel Messi defied the odds and became the G.O.A.T. in this inspiring story teeming with excitement, emotion and Messi facts galore!How did a small, shy, football-obsessed child with a serious medical condition become a goal-scoring, record-breaking, once-in-a-generation sensation?For everyone who loves football, dreams big, and is inspired by heroes who triumph against the odds, Messi's Magic delivers a thrilling, deeply emotional story. Filled with action-packed pictures and never-before-seen detail, this book spotlights Lionel 'Leo' Messi's early years and shows how, even when facing loss, loneliness and setbacks, he never gave up on his goal.Leo's resilience and big-heartedness on the journey to become the G.O.A.T. are as inspiring as his dazzling style of play. This humble hero has ignited passion in millions and sparked the movement: Messi Mania!Enriched with statistics, career highlights, a timeline, and fun facts, Messi's Magic is a gift to football fans of all ag

The chaos and anarchy of Bunny vs Monkey meets the diary format of Loki and the sparring character dynamics of Blackadder in this two-colour, highly illustrated, laugh-out-loud debut!The underworld is a dangerous place.It's all fiery and there's marauding dragons and all sorts of other critters you wouldn't want to run into. Demise, aka Bone Head, isn't bothered about any of this.Why?Because he's a skeleton guardian of the underworld - and not just any guardian. He thinks he's the BEST and is determined to prove it... with catastrophic results...Demise just wants to impress his Big Boss, Hades, god of the underworld. Problem is, Hades barely knows he exists. After an attempt to get attention backfires horribly, causing the gates of Hades' castle to disintegrate, Demise and Mort are demoted to dog-sitting duty. And the dog in question? Cerberus, the famously ferocious three-headed dog of the underworld.What could possibly go wrong with two creatures made out of bones trying to keep a ma

The perfect illustrated children’s picture book new for 2026!The first book in a brand-new picture book series from multi-award-winning creator Rosalind Beardshaw.Maudie and Chip are best friends. But they don’t always see things the same way.Maudie and Chip are off to the seaside. They’re going to have a picnic in the sun and a trip on a boat. It’s going to be the BEST DAY EVER!But when a seagull swoops for their chips, the rain comes and they end up stranded at sea, the perfect day out starts to look more like a DISASTER! Luckily for Maudie, she can always rely on Chip to find the silver lining …Whether you’re a ‘Maudie’ or a ‘Chip’, prepare to be enchanted by Rosalind Beardshaw’s brand-new picture book series – perfect for every little adventurer!

Wiska Wildflower is back! From the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower's first school expedition-to one of the most dangerous places in all of Wiskling Wood! We're going on a school trip to Wiskling Mountain! We have to read a map and make our own camp and find and cook our own food-it's a BIG deal. Wiska is excited to be paired with Citrine for the school trip, but when Citirne persuades her to join her on a secret mission to find a rare starflower, she begins to have doubts.After disaster strikes, the friends seek sanctuary in a hidden spot in Wiskling Wood. What they find there is incredible and life-changing. But will their friendship survive this dangerous adventure? Book 2 following the Children's bestseller The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School.

★ 最小偵探出動，辦最大離奇失蹤案！★ 爆笑懸疑×彩色插圖×漫畫分鏡，閱讀節奏超帶感★ 古靈精怪主角登場，讓孩子一翻開就停不下來夜深人靜，巴斯城本該安安靜靜，沒想到就在一碗字母湯前，法比歐．尖牙竟然突然憑空消失！這起詭異又滑稽的案件，立刻驚動了全世界最講究穿著、最有自信、也可能是最迷你的偵探──芥末先生。面對線索稀少、危機步步逼近，還有壞蛋緊追在後，這位小小名偵探能不能在混亂中找出真相？本書以全彩插圖搭配漫畫式分鏡，帶出辦案的刺激、角色的怪趣與故事的笑點，就像一部節奏飛快的兒童偵探電影。適合喜歡推理、幽默與圖像閱讀的孩子，一起跟著芥末先生展開一場又驚又鬧的破案大冒險！Meet the number one (and smallest) detective, Monsieur Mustard. Dressed to the nines, he is a charming and very famous crime-solving mouse.Monsieur Mustard curls his whiskers just so, slips on his fancy suit, looks at the handsome front-page picture on the newspaper announcing his arrival in the city of Bath, and chuckles happily to himself. As soon as he leaves the house, he is mobbed by admirers, as usual. But just as he starts to sniff out his first mystery, everything seems to go wrong: his detective bag is stolen, he is knocked off his feet and his monocle shatters. It appears that not everyone is happy to have the world-famous detective in their city . . . With the help of new friends, can Monsieur

The second middle grade novel from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice HallettThe second children’s murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey.Imagine an old museum with more secrets than anyone could ever guess. A school trip that ends in murder. A crime unsolved for decades. . . But who did it?Now, Ava and Luke are on the case, following the clues left in a new box of murders. Using School workbooks, museum records, secret recordings and letters the siblings start to unravel the mystery of a body in the basement. But can they discover what really happened . . . before the killer strikes again?YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?Praise for A Box Full of Murders:'Pure catnip for budding young sleuths' The Telegraph

This is the story of Blue, a T-Rex who navigates the life of being an investment banker. Blue adapts to the customs, lingo, and schedule of his workplace culture, offering humorous insights into the struggles of fitting in and changing. As time goes on, Blue finds that he misses the jungle he came from and his dinosaur friends, and questions the tedious cycle of meetings, overtimes, and early mornings, sparking a reflection on the true meaning of his dreams.This T-Rex’s story is meant to represent the sharp reality many young adults find when they actually achieve their dreams. Whether that is a dream career, college, or relationship, the magic of the dream is often not as it seems. This is not to discourage people from pursuing their dreams, but to show that dreams bend, change, and shift over time. ◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263648654.pdf