Action and adventure stories

Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer. July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother...

The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole. Gayla is trapped when floodwater pours into her bedroom in a residential centre for kids with...

Case Closed author Lauren Magaziner and artist Mirelle Ortega return for the second installment in the highly illustrated middle grade fantasy series full of action, adventure, friendship, and mythical creatures. After Pairing Day didn’t go as planned...

"An absolute gem of a story! Magic shimmers up from every page." Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper DragonsThere are more deities and daemons in the world than stars in the sky. But only Heartseers like Anise Star can see them - because only they still...

A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs is going on holiday to the Grand Hotel – and, of course, she is...

The essential guide to all things Pokémon, this year’s Encyclopedia includes all of the details of Ash Ketchum’s battle to become Pokémon World Champion! The new updated and expanded final edition of the Pokémon Encyclopedia!Ash Ketchum’s journey to...

A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series! Noah, Jordie and their GOLF Squad friends are still trying to rescue Grandpa Galileo. And now the most incredible golf course in the...

From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes the 2nd book in the unOrdinary series – one of the site’s biggest and most exciting comics, with an incredible 1.2 BILLION VIEWS and 5.8 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! The action-packed series from the #1 digital...

Climate catastrophe leaves the people of Earth fighting for oxygen in this gripping dystopian thriller from bestselling sci-fi author Alastair Chisholm. Sparrow lives in the world after the Reek. The atmosphere is toxically polluted, and Axel Brodie,...

ARGHHHH! Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. When his friends start talking about a new scary movie, Max realises they don't just want to laugh ... they also...

Do you love books? Do you love Christmas? Then you’ll love this fun and cheeky new board book series – perfect for playful preschoolers! Who’s got a wobbly bottom?Santa does! Do YOU?If you’ve got a wobbly bottom,There’s so much you can do . . .Join the...

“A winning addition to boundary-defying heroines like Alanna of Trebond and Sir Callie.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“An essential middle grade fantasy where all readers will find heroes to love and to cheer!” —Alex London, author of Battle...

A thrilling stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! In this Super Edition, discover the origins of the first leader of RiverClan—a mysterious cat whose desire for peace would help shape the dawn of the...

Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers! Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and...

Explore the new Paldea region with this ultimate Pokémon Gift BoxWith three books packed with activities and a papercraft project to build your very own Pikachu, plus a double-sided poster, a bookmark and a door hanger. This gift box is perfect for...

A companion title for the best-selling picture book, Scary Night, that takes us to the North Pole as three friends, Hare, Cat and Pig, set out on a journey. Once upon a snowy day, three friends set out on a journey.Hare with a honey pot, Cat with a...

It's Black Friday - and the apocalypse is on sale! Ever since the world filled with portals to hell and bloodthirsty demons started popping out on the reg, Jasper's life has gotten worse and worse. A teenage nobody with no friends or family, he is...

From Case Closed author Lauren Magaziner and award-winning artist Mirelle Ortega comes the third book in the highly illustrated middle grade fantasy series full of action, adventure, friendship, and mythical creatures. It’s been eight weeks since...

Bestselling author of Scythe and Challenger Deep Neal Shusterman, here with coauthors Debra Young and Michelle Knowlden, tells an intense yet tender story of two teens, trapped in impossible circumstances and unjust systems, willing to risk everything...

A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series! When twins Noah and Jordie discover a secret letter from their long-lost Grandpa Galileo, they launch a rescue mission with the help...