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Murder, mayhem and mystery meet in the gripping Victorian world of the bestselling series,The Cogheart Adventures... Join Lily, Robert and Malkin on a fantastic voyage of terror and triumph in Shadowsea, their fourth and final adventure, from...

A hilarious, action-packed road-trip adventure from the author of HOW TO ROB A BANK, ideal for readers aged 10 and up. Fourteen-year-old Jacob is thrilled when he wins the chance to feature in the next Marvel movie, shooting in Hollywood. But after...

The 12th explosive novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, BEDLAM will blow your mind – and change everything… On a desperate journey to recover her sister's lost soul, Valkyrie Cain goes up against the High Sanctuary...

Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a new Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy! This funny interactive picture book explores Paddington’s new life in London after travelling all the way from Darkest Peru and meeting Mr and...

WINNER ABIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR YOUNGER READERS'Fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events will eat up Withering-by-Sea'-- Shelf Awareness High on a cliff above the gloomy coastal town of Withering-by-Sea stands the Hotel Majestic. Inside...

From Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes a hilarious and heartwarming picture book, brilliantly illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross. Up at the North Pole, a big furry polar bear is swimming, fishing and eating. But when she nods...

Heed the call of the wild!Discover the fourth book in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling series from the author of Warriors. A false leader has been destroyed -- but Bravelands is still in grave danger.The animals of Bravelands believed...

'[A] cliffhanger ending leave[s] readers wanting more' -- Kirkus on Ice Wolves After the fateful battle between the ice wolves and scorch dragons, Anders and his twin sister, Rayna, have been reunited. But there's no time for celebrating. Anders and...

A second mystery for thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and the star of this stylish new detective series. Agatha Oddlow’s set to become the youngest member of the Gatekeepers’ Guild, but before that, she’s got a mystery to...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds trilogy and Lore. In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Pulled back through time to 1776 in the midst of a fierce sea battle, she has...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds trilogy and Lore. I've been orphaned by my time. My future is gone.Etta Spencer didn't know she was a traveller until the day she emerged both miles and years from her home. Now, robbed of...

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson weaves a delicate tale of murder and mystery in the first book of a striking new series, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart.Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for...

'GRIPPING, EMOTIONAL AND MOVING' -- New Idea There have been fires before, but not like this. In 1978, as the hot wind howls and the grass dries, all who live at Gibber's Creek know their land can burn. But when you love your land, you fight for it...

'A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge!'-- Melissa Marr, author of the bestselling Wicked Lovely series, on The Darkest Minds Ruby never asked for the abilities that almost cost her her life. Now she must call upon them on a daily basis...

'A RIVETING EMOTIONAL READ THAT KEPT ME ON THE EDGE!'-- Melissa Marr, author of the bestselling Wicked Lovely series, on The Darkest Minds Ruby can't look back. Fractured by an unbearable loss, she and the kids who survived the government's attack on...

SELECTED AS WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTH SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE AWARD A heart-breaking, heart-warming novel for everyone of 10 and older – this book will probably make you cry, and will definitely make you laugh. Cymbeline Igloo (yes, really!)...

Can the worst pirate ever win the Pirate of the Year Award…?Set sail with the funniest pirate on the seven seas in this hilarious adventure for readers of 7+ with brilliant pictures throughout from ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS illustrator Ben Cort. Mum is...

The eighth novel from NUMBER ONE bestselling author, David Walliams – now available in paperback! Jack’s Grandpa…*wears his slippers to the supermarket*serves up Spam à la Custard for dinner*and often doesn’t remember Jack’s nameBut he can still take to...

From leading breakfast radio star Christian O’Connell comes a brilliant and laugh-out-loud story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary secret radio show. (Broadcast from his shed.) Meet Spike, aka Radio Boy: a new Adrian Mole on the radio for the...

The fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country, now available in paperback. From the bestselling author of Gangsta Granny and Demon Dentist comes another hilarious,...

Say goodbye to Ruby Redfort: every smart kid’s smart kid. The mind-blowing conclusion to the thrilling series by award-winning author Lauren Child. Ruby Redfort: undercover agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old genius – you can count on her when the...

Hey, buster! Normal life is a total yawn. So break out of boredom with multi-million-copy bestselling author Lauren Child, and meet your new favourite heroine… Ruby Redfort: detective, secret agent, thirteen-year-old kid. Everyone’s favourite kid...

Meet Ruby Redfort: every smart kid’s smart kid. The fifth book in the nail-biting series, created by award-winning author Lauren Child. Ruby Redfort: undercover agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old genius – you can count on her when you’re between...

Ruby Redfort: undercover agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old genius – there’s nothing average about her. Only this time it’s an adventure in the wild, and it’ll take all Ruby’s got just to survive… The third book in the ice-cool Ruby Redfort...

The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel for children from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country – beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake. "Mr Stink stank. He also...

A chaotically magical sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle. Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy, but Great Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland and his...

Meet the great Skulduggery Pleasant: wise-cracking detective, powerful magician, master of dirty tricks and burglary (in the name of the greater good, of course).Oh yeah. And dead.Then there's his sidekick, Stephanie. She's… well, she's a twelve-year-old...

Celebrating 40 years in print this is a new edition of the classic children's poem by Australia's favourite poet, A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson. Mulga Bill's Bicycle was written by Banjo Paterson in 1896. It was written at a time when cycling was a relatively...

More fun adventures from Emily, the girl who was born with an eye on the end of her finger -- which, when you are into solving mysteries, can prove to be very 'handy' indeed! Ages: 7+ In these thrilling new adventures, Emily - the girl with an eye on...

An all-time favourite, now in an edition so durable that even Mothball the wombat would have trouble destroying! She sleeps. She eats. She scratches. She is training humans to become better pets. She is Mothball, a wombat with attitude.Award-winning...

More fun adventures from Emily, the girl who was born with an eye on the end of her finger -- which, when you are into solving mysteries, can prove to be very ‘handy' indeed! Emily?parents were shocked when Emily was born with an eye on the end of her...

A change is as good as a holiday but for Selby, the two go hand in hand. to coincide with the summer school holidays, HarperCollins will re-release four Selby favourites with a fresh new look. Selby SpacedogSelby may be keeping mum in front of his...

the girl with the eye on the tip of her finger is back - and looking into some tricky situations!Emily Eyefinger has had four previous adventures, and now she's back for a fifth! When Emily is born with an eye on the end of her finger, her parents are...

More fun adventures from Emily, the girl who was born with an eye on the end of her finger -- which, when you are into solving mysteries, can prove to be very ‘handy' indeed! Emily\'9291s parents were shocked when Emily was born with an eye on the end...

Emily solves the mystery of the magically appearing moustaches and parachutes into a desert in search of a rare kind of mouse. then she's off to Egypt to tour the upside-down pyramid of King Inverticheops. Nothing can get by Emily and her wonderful...

The second unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR’S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.Scarlet and Ivy have been reunited at last. But the danger at...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has enchanted readers for generations and now will delight younger children as a picture book.Brought to life through Christian Birmingham’s stunning illustrations, this is a magical winter story for all the family. ...

In Nazi-occupied Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best friend from a terrible fate.Winner of the Newbery Medal, newly reissued in the Essential Modern Classics range. “They plan to...

Can enemy warriors become your friends? A story of adventure in a new land When Vikings raid and destroy a small coastal village, Hekja and her dog, Snarf, are captured and taken to Greenland. In this harsh and cold land, Hekja becomes a thrall - a...

A fresh new edition of a timeless classicAges: 4+ Josh is a little boy who likes to make faces. He practises his scary faces every day. If only Josh had listened when his father told him what would happen when the wind changed!Ages 4+

Discover the secrets of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series. Enter the world of the warrior Clans...In this two-in-one field guide, get an indispensable insider’s look at the world of the five warrior cat Clans. The perfect addition to any...

An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series!Set just after the events of Warriors #6: The Darkest Hour, this Super Edition follows the ThunderClan leader Firestar on a quest to uncover a...

The first unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR’S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.This is the story of how I became my sister… When troublesome...

The ninth book in the original, jaw-droppingly stupendous Skulduggery Pleasant series.Valkyrie. Darquesse. Stephanie. The world ain’t big enough for the three of them. The end will come… The War of the Sanctuaries has been won, but it was not without...

The eighth instalment in the biggest, funniest, most thrilling comedy-horror-adventure series in the universe - and the follow-up to the number-one bestseller, Kingdom of the Wicked… War has finally come.But it's not a war between good and evil, or...

Ruby Redfort: supercool secret agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old genius The fourth book in the scarily awesome Ruby Redfort series, from former Waterstones Children’s Laureate and multi-million-copy bestselling author Lauren Child.This time Ruby...

Meet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior.Oh yes. And dead. The Necromancers no longer need Valkyrie to be their Death Bringer, and that’s a Good Thing.There’s just one catch. There’s a reason the Necromancers don’t need her any more –...

‘Quite simply the best writer of magic there is’ Neil Gaiman‘Truly magical … Guaranteed to leave you gasping’ The Bookseller‘She is the best writer of magical fantasy for children’ Evening Standard In this beloved modern classic, young Sophie Hatter...