Books, books & more books.

Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure: Book 1

Alex T. Smith

From the international bestselling creator of Claude, comes a brand new hero - Mr Penguin.

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

Cover image for Attack of the Snailiens! (Astrid and the Space Cadets, Book 1)

Attack of the Snailiens! (Astrid and the Space Cadets, Book 1)

Alex T. Smith

Blast off on an adventure with the Space Cadets! From beloved children's author-illustrator Alex T. Smith, the bestselling creator of the Claude series and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes…

In stock at 8 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 8 shops

The Frost Fair (The Miraculous Sweetmakers, Book 1)

Natasha Hastings, Alex T. Smith (illus.)

An amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.

In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops

The Twelve Days of Christmas: Grandma is Overly Generous

Alex T Smith,Alex T. Smith

A witty new version of the classic festive poem

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

Claude on the Slopes

Alex T. Smith

In this latest adventure, on a winter’s day, Claude goes from throwing snowballs and making snowmen to causing an all-out avalanche! Claude was selected for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize…

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Read review

Claude on Holiday

Alex T. Smith

Come with Claude on a smashing adventure! These waggy tales are perfect for new readers, with illustrations on every page. As seen on TV - Claude is the star of…

Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for A Grimacres Whodunnit: Murder! By Narwhal!

A Grimacres Whodunnit: Murder! By Narwhal!

Alex T. Smith

The first book in a playful, tongue-in-cheek murder mystery series, from the bestselling creator of Claude and Mr Penguin, Alex T. Smith - marking his impressive arrival into the middle-grade…

Order online and we’ll ship when availablePre-order now

Claude in the City

Alex T. Smith

Come with Claude on a smashing adventure! These waggy tales are perfect for new readers, with illustrations on every page. As seen on TV - Claude is the star of…

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise: Book 3

Alex T. Smith

From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith, ideal for 7+…

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

Astrid and the Space Cadets: Race from Planet Peril!

Alex T. Smith

The second book in Alex T. Smith's Astrid and the Space Cadets series - highly illustrated in black and white, this laugh-out-loud series is perfect for children who are ready…

Order online and we’ll ship when availablePre-order now

The Nutcracker

Alex T. Smith

The Nutcracker And the Mouse King's Christmas Shenanigans is a gorgeously illustrated new take on a festive classic from beloved author illustrator Alex T. Smith.

Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order

Grandma is Overly Generous

Alex T. Smith

Re-written and illustrated by Alex T. Smith, the King of Christmas, this small hardback retelling of The Twelve Days of Christmas will make the perfect gift for any child this…

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

Cover image for Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets: Book 2

Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets: Book 2

Alex T. Smith

From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith, ideal for 7+…

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Cover image for Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom: Book 4

Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom: Book 4

Alex T. Smith

From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith, ideal for 7+…

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

The Wolf In Me

Alex Smith

With the war continuing to rage on with no end in sight, Percy must continue to fight for his pack in the genocide of the human race. History has a…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

Wayne Gretzky vs. Alex Ovechkin

Elliott Smith

"Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin are hockey superstars! Between the two, Gretzky has the most career points, but Ovechkin has more game-winning goals. So which one is the all-time best…

Order online and we’ll ship when availablePre-order now

Wayne Gretzky vs. Alex Ovechkin

Elliott Smith

"Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin are hockey superstars! Between the two, Gretzky has the most career points, but Ovechkin has more game-winning goals. So which one is the all-time best…

Order online and we’ll ship when availablePre-order now

Read review

Cover image for Foxy Tales: The Cunning Plan

Foxy Tales: The Cunning Plan

Caryl Hart

From two of the hottest new talents around comes a crazy new series bursting with ridiculous scrapes and slapstick humour.

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

The Sea Queen

Natasha Hastings

A bewitching and powerful tale of sparkling magic, spellbinding mystery and a friendship worth risking everything for, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.

Order online and we’ll ship when availablePre-order now

Emerging Englishes

Alex Baratta, Rui He, Paul Vincent Smith

This book encourages further conversation on the expanding circle in World Englishes, offering a detailed look at "China English" through the academic writing of Chinese students at a British university…

Order online and we’ll ship when availablePre-order now

Cover image for The Len Hurst: The First Great Marathon runner

The Len Hurst: The First Great Marathon runner

Alex Smith

The story of the First Great Marathon Runner, who hailed form Sittingbourne in Kent. Follow his races and training and see some nostalgic pictures from a very different era of…

Available to order, ships in approx 4 weeksAvailable to order

Nantucket Boat

Alex Smith

This book is based on a true story. In August 2008, two men from Nantucket went fishing for the day on the twenty-six-foot boat the Queen Bee. As they made…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for 189 Car Jokes & Puns That Are So Bad, They're Good

189 Car Jokes & Puns That Are So Bad, They’re Good

Alex Smith

189 Car Jokes and Puns That Are So Bad, They’re Good is full of car jokes, car puns, mechanic jokes, driving jokes, witty jokes and short jokes.

-What is the…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

Arkdust

Alex Smith

Pain, hope, and love collide in this explosive collection of speculative fiction. Arkdust demands revolutions while seeking compassion and understanding. Alex Smith gives us abandoned Black Panthers, disillusioned queer anarchists…

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

Study U Abroad: The 5 Keys to Unlock Your Awesomeness and Transform Your World

Alex Smith

When you study abroad, you’re given an amazing opportunity to challenge your ideas about yourself and the world in ways you can’t imagine. You join a growing network of globally-minded…

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

Devilskein and Dearlove

Alex Smith

THIS EDITION NOT FOR SALE IN REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. NOMINATED FOR 2015 CARNEGIE MEDAL A Young Adult novel set in South Africa. Young Erin Dearlove has lost everything in…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

Agents of Karma: Debt to Pay

Alex Smith

Axel Drake was not a people person. He didn’t hate people, but he wasn’t particularly fond of them. He decided he needed a change, so when his uncle suggested he…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for Obituary: A Collection of Poems

Obituary: A Collection of Poems

Alex Smith

What would a life without sadness, anger, defeat, love, and vulnerability truly represent? It represents a life lived in fear. Every human is hesitant of showing their true, raw, authentic…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for Business Management for the IB Diploma Exam Preparation Guide

Business Management for the IB Diploma Exam Preparation Guide

Alex Smith

A comprehensive second edition of Business Management for the IB Diploma, revised for first teaching in 2014.

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

231 Dad Jokes That Are So Bad, They’re Good

Alex Smith

231 Dad Jokes That Are So Bad, They’re Good is full of witty jokes and short jokes.

Q: What has two butts and kills people?

A: An assassin.

This collection…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

Introduction to the Modern World of the Stock market

Alex Smith

Do you know what happens when the inflation rate is more than the interest you earn on your savings? YOU LOSE MONEY.

Currently, the top rate you can earn from…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for Southampton Greatest Games: Saints' Fifty Finest Matches

Southampton Greatest Games: Saints’ Fifty Finest Matches

Alex Crook,Alex Smith

Described in atmospheric and evocative detail, here are 50 of Saints’ most glorious, epochal and thrilling games of all! Southampton Greatest Games offers a terrace ticket back in time. From…

Available to order, ships in approx 4 weeksAvailable to order

Spider-Man: Stories from the Spider-Verse

Faridah Abike-Iyimide, David Betancourt, Preeti Chhibber, Steve Foxe, Frederick Joseph, Jessica Kim, Alex Segura, Ronald L. Smith, Tui T. Sutherland

The Spider-Man you know is one of many. Meet ten Spider-Heroes in this new short story collection from acclaimed, best-selling authors writing across the Spider-Verse.

There is a Spider-Verse filled…

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

Love you. Don’t be sad.

Mary-Alex Smith

Love you. Don't be sad.' is Mary-Alex's first collection of poetry. This collection was written during the conclusion of a decade-long marriage and, after half a lifetime, her reentry into…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

A Little Existence

Edward Alex Smith

The story of a lifetime, A Little Existence ties both a dangerous and uncompromising story about one's morality and what really matters. Capturing the psychological detail in today's desolate youth…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for A Little Existence: the Beginning

A Little Existence: the Beginning

Edward Alex Smith

Following the events of A Little Existence, Alex has surpassed his enemy. But he knows one small victory is not enough in the town with no name. With all of…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

How Winston Delivered Christmas

Alex T. Smith,Alex T Smith

Join Winston the mouse in this heartwarming tale of bravery, kindness and unlikely friendships. This gorgeous book is the perfect Christmas present for any child, to read aloud and share…

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

The Art of Fortune Telling

Jonathan Royle, Alex Smith

The Art of Fortune Telling subtitled How to Predict the Future for Fun & Profit is a large format (almost A4) large print easy to read book of almost 500…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order

The Box

Yvette Cragun

A young boy’s adventures begin when he finds a big, empty, cardboard box on his front lawn. Using his active imagination, the box can take him anywhere he wants to…

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

Cover image for The Liver Rescue Cookbook: Liver Rescue Diet with Life-changing Foods for Everyone to Lose Weight Permanently, Cure Fatty Liver, Have Better Skin and Live Better

The Liver Rescue Cookbook: Liver Rescue Diet with Life-changing Foods for Everyone to Lose Weight Permanently, Cure Fatty Liver, Have Better Skin and Live Better

Carol Lewis

Fatty liver and other liver problems are serious issues that can lead to liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver failure which if left untreated will result in irreversible damage and life-threatening…

Available to order, ships in 7-14 daysAvailable to order