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Emma Chichester Clark
A captivating, illustrated young fiction novel about a kind girl and a lost bear cub, with a classic feel from the much-loved, award-winning author-illustrator.
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Thomas Taylor
A creepy magician with a shadowy act. A legend that goes back to the dawn of time. Eerie-on-Sea just got stranger. And darker…
A mysterious stage magician has set up…
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Alex Milway
Welcome to Big Sky Mountain: a home for everyone!
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Nancy Springer
Enola Holmes is back! Nancy Springer’s internationally bestselling series and breakout Netflix sensation returns to beguile readers in Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche.
Sally Rippin
Dr Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous first-reader series about the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters.
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Natalie Jane Prior
In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad - just naughty!
It’s Dragon New Year, a week-long, once-in-a-lifetime event, and Ava and Jack…
In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops
Ingrid Laguna
Bailey Finch Takes a Stand is a moving story about love and loss, about caring for the environment and standing up to make change happen.
Kelli Anne Hawkins
Doctor Dolittle meets Willy Wonka in this funny and thrilling adventure from an exciting new voice.
Piers Torday
Can one hare alone change the world? A captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages.
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Morris Gleitzman
The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman’s multi-award-winning Once, Then, Now, After, Soon and Maybe
Lemony Snicket
A brand-new book from the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events - a cautionary tale about his own demise. For curious children and adults alike.
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
A captivating, powerful and luminous story from a bestselling, award-winning author about a mother, a daughter, and the great Greenland shark. With mesmerising black and yellow illustrations and presented as…
Sofie Laguna
A beautiful, illustrated adventure story with a classic feel, about a quiet boy and a talking crow on an extraordinary hot-air balloon ride to the Arctic.
Sara Pennypacker
From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling with stunning illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Jon Klassen.
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Julia Lawrinson
Mel and Shell is the latest book for middle readers from award-winning author Julia Lawrinson.
Rob Biddulph
Harold and the Purple Crayon meets The Train to Impossible Places for boys and girls of 8+, this dazzling adventure fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. It’s funny too…
Ole Koennecke
A funny illustrated fairy tale for early readers about the brave and capable Dulcinea, who must save her father from the witch’s spell and get him home to celebrate her…
Melissa Keil
An adorably funny series about a slightly odd house that’s turned upside down when a stranger comes to stay.
Samantha Wheeler
From the beloved author of Wombat Warriors, Mister Cassowary and Turtle Trackers comes another thrilling adventure about Australia’s endangered animals.
Renee Treml
Best friends Ollie and Bea continue to delight young readers in Book 2 of this super sweet and funny full-colour graphic novel series that celebrates friendship and the differences that…
Ollie and Bea will delight young readers in Book 1 of this super sweet and funny full-colour graphic novel series that celebrates friendship and the differences that make us special.
Tim Tilley
Winner of the Joan Aiken Future Classics Prize, Harklights is a magical story celebrating family, friendship and the natural world, filled with a message of hope for our times.
Hilary McKay
Return to the world of the Costa Award-winning Skylarks’ War in Hilary McKay’s heartbreaking follow up - a WWII story that spans generations and crosses the divides of war.
Andrew Paterson
Winner of the 2020 Text Prize. A humorous and poignant middle-grade story about a young boy grappling with guilt after stealing from the local church.
Megan Wagner Lloyd
A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!
Phil Corbett
Dog Man meets the Lord of the Rings in this laugh-out-loud graphic novel debut about two aspiring adventurers who face off against startling ghosts, rampaging monsters and bumbling wizards.
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Maryam Master
Ana’s on a wild roller-coaster of life and death, kindness and cruelty, ordinary and extraordinary. And she’s got a few things to do before she exits…
Dusti Bowling
Aven Green is the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling’s Life of a Cactus series. Now younger readers can also get to know Aven through her everyday adventures.
Katrina Nannestad, Cheryl Orsini (illus.)
The right book might just change your life …
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Kristin L. Gray
Amelia Earhart’s famous aviator goggles go missing and eleven-year-old Millie has to find them before the night is over in this girl-powered middle grade mystery.
Laura James
Gizmo is a city dog, so when he moves to the village of Puddle with his journalist human he doesn’t know WHAT to expect. Certainly not FLOWERS. Or BEES. And…
Jess Butterworth
Do you like exploring, animals and adventure? Then join The Adventure Club this summer! A brand new illustrated series perfect for young readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author…
Chris Colfer
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a graphic novel in the Land of Stories series featuring Goldilocks - as you’ve never seen her before!
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
A collection of short stories by diverse authors that explores acts of bravery by heroes trying to make the world a better place.
SECRET OF BIRDS & BONE PB
Chris Bradford
A hair-raising fantasy adventure that spans a hundred lifetimes, this is the explosive first title in a brand new action-packed series from Young Samurai author Chris Bradford.
Lauren St John
Join Kat and Harper as they investigate an icy mystery in this wintry Wolfe and Lamb adventure from the bestselling author Lauren St John.
Kate Gilby Smith
Have you ever thought what it might be like if you were famous in the future? A brilliant adventure for fans of Ross Welford - a story about friendship, courage…
Laura Ellen Anderson
A magical new series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!
Damien Love
Alex’s grandfather reappears in his life with the news that their friend Harry is in need of rescue.
Kirsty Applebaum
A gripping story of life, love and betrayal.
Meredith Costain
Camp Gold Rush feels like a trip back in time! Ella’s class gets to wear olden-day clothes, go to olden-day school and also HUNT FOR GOLD!
Rebecca Timmis
A sea-sational new series, packed with mermagic and flipperific adventure.
Ben Bailey Smith
From comedian, actor, rapper and screenwriter Ben Bailey Smith comes a blazingly funny, big-hearted story about family, friendship and how far one boy will go to get a laugh. Perfect…
Anh Do
Gwen and the pack are back for a thrilling new adventure!
Isobelle Carmody
The final book in the award-winning and beloved fantasy series, The Kingdom of the Lost, by the acclaimed and bestselling author of the Obernewtyn Chronicles and The Legend of Little…
Leonie Agnew
A fierce, spiky girl and a lonely troll form an unlikely alliance in Leonie Agnew’s extraordinary novel for children aged 9 years and up.
