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Charlie N. Holmberg

Ladybird

Unravel the secrets to crafting a masterful magic system from best-selling fantasy author Charlie N. Holmberg.Whether using magic as flavor or as an essential piece of plot, this book will guide fantasy authors, from new to experienced, through the delicate layers of creating, utilizing, and mastering magic systems.In this book, we will...Discuss the schools, laws, and spectrum...

Ana Punset

Walker Books

"There is only one thing better than a birthday party: a birthday party in Unicornia! Here the cakes are enchanted, the sweets change flavour and the theme parks are covered in glitter. But Pippa's birthday has started on the wrong foot and her friends must think quickly to turn disaster into great fun! Luckily for them, they live in the most magical place EVER!"--Publisher. ...

Mojang Ab / Mojang Mojang

Harper

Learn how to design, build and customise 20 mini-projects in Minecraft. Embark on another bite-size adventure! Build over 20 new mini-projects in Minecraft, from duck party boats and houses on the moon to steam trains and fire engines! There's even a UFO that abducts cows! With illustrated step-by-step instructions and tips throughout, this book will have you creating loads o...

Luke Paton

Sweet Cherry

A biography highlighting the career and impact of David Beckham, one of the most celebrated football icons. ...

Luke Paton

Sweet Cherry

David Walliams

Harper

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery - with thrills, spills and laughs galore. A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year Dilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder-mystery novel. Sherlock Holmes is her favourite detective. She even named her dog Watson after his faithfu...

Rachel Renée Russell

Simon & Schuster

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 57 million copies in print worldwide! Lately, Nikki's little sister has been a TOTAL BRAT! But while Brianna is busy raiding her closet and taping a HIDEOUS drawing of Nikki on her bedroom door, Nikki has more important things to think out. It's the ...

Adam Hargreaves

Harper

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years is welcoming a new Little Miss character! Meet the newest Little Miss who loves nothing better than surprises! Little Miss Surprise never knows from day to day what she's going to do and who'll she'll do it with. Life certainly isn't predictable when Little Miss Surprise is around! But is Mr Quiet ready for one of her su...

Adam Hargreaves

Harper

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years is welcoming a new Mr Men character! Mr Fib is the smartest, strongest and funniest Mr Men of all. Well, so he says, but don't believe everything you hear! Mr Fib fibs to impress people, but his fibs are getting bigger and bigger, and one day he goes too far and his friends are upset. Can Mr Fib learn to tell the truth? ...

Lucy Cousins

Walker Books

"Water, water, everywhere! From rain in the sky to waves under the sea, this colourful board book in the Maisy's Planet series introduces the youngest explorers to a natural resource. We all need water for drinking, washing, growing-and jumping in puddles, like Maisy! But where does it come from, and where does it go? Join the curious mouse as she explores wildlife living in po...

Mo Willems

Penguin

Mary Hoffman

Ladybird

Uncover tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals in this lyrical retelling of some of the oldest and most famous stories from around the world. A First Book of Myths is a collection of fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delightful illustrations. From the story of Icarus - the boy who flew too close to...

Dk

From the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, this illustrated collection contains a wide range of classic fairy tale stories we know and love. As well as favourites such as Cinderella, The Snow Queen, and Jack and the Beanstalk, A First Book of Fairy Tales also includes some lesser-known gems, such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads. Written by award-...

David Walliams

Harper

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery - with thrills, spills and laughs galore. Dilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder-mystery novel. Sherlock Holmes is her favourite detective. She even named her dog Watson after his faithful companion, and trained him to sniff out clues ...

Buster Books / Legoâ(R) / Lego®

Michael O'mara

J. R. R. Tolkien / Warner Brothers

Harper

Experience your favourite characters and enchanting scenes from one of the most famous fantasy worlds ever created -- Middle-earth -- in a brilliant new way with this official colouring book based on the epic The Lord of the Rings film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson. The Lord of the Rings film trilogy brought J.R.R. Tolkien's incredible world of Middle-earth to life for mi...

Judith Kerr

Harper

This semi-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World War Suppose your country began to change. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in it any longer, and you found, to your surprise, that your own father was one of those people....

L. M. Montgomery

Ladybird

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this irresistible illustrated edition of Anne of Green Gables. Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are expecting a strong boy to arrive any day now to help them plough through the work at Green Gables, but to their surprise, a spindly red-haired girl knocks on their door instea...

Derek Landy

Harper

Just when you think you've saved the world... "You will kill her?" the Torment asked. Skulduggery sagged. "Yes." He hesitated, then took his gun from his jacket. "I'm sorry, Valkyrie," he said softly. "Don't talk to me," Valkyrie said. "Just do what you have to do." "Please forgive me," Skulduggery said, then aimed the gun at the girl and pulled the trigger. With Serpine de...

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Harper

A joyful exploration of family life, written by one of the most outstanding contemporary authors of our generation. This beautiful family story follows a young girl called Chino as she plays with her mama's sleeping scarf through the day. Running with the scarf, Chino weaves together little incidentals of home life into a glorious celebration of the power of a mother-daughter r...

Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Panmacmillan

A New York Times Bestseller, Winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal, and the basis for the 2004 feature film Millions from Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle. An accidental train robbery and a suitcase full of cash are the perfect ingredients for adventure in this hilarious middle grade novel from Frank Cottrell-Boyce, featuring a fantastic new cover by illustrator Steven ...

P. L. Travers

Harper

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures! The original and classic story available now in all-new luxurious livery. When the East Wind blows Mary Poppins into the home of the banks children, their lives go topsy-turvy and are changed forever. More than eighty years since we first met Mary Poppins, this original, classic story is still charming rea...

Harriet Muncaster

Oxford Worlds Classics

Isadora is so excited to be going to the Frost Festival, a huge celebration of the winter fairies. But in the hustle and bustle Isadora loses sight of Pink Rabbit. Can she find him before the grand fairy lights are switched on? ...

Katy Farina / Ann M. Martin

Penguin

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!Karen is having her first sleepover! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, bake cookies, and raid the refrigerator.But then Karen and Nancy get into a big fight, and Karen doesn't want Nancy to come to her party. A new girl, Pamela, comes instead and ...

Ravena Guron

Faber & Faber

Readers love the world of Farrowfell: 'Very exciting. I love the edible magic.' 'I absolutely adored it.' 'Highly recommended.' 'A very entertaining, well plotted and fast paced story.' 'The idea of edible magic was original and inspired.' 'Hugely imaginative.' Jude Ripon returns on another vigilante mission to save Farrowfell. This is the exciting sequel to the epic fantasy a...

Paula Harrison

Oxford Worlds Classics

"When Kitty spots a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows near the library, her super senses alert her to trouble. That night, she returns to discover that there's been a break-in. The whole library is in a mess: displays have been ruined, books are scattered all over the floor, and Pixie the cat's favourite storybook has disappeared. There's something very strange going on,...

Lemony Snicket

Harper

Be warned - to commiserate 25 years of misfortune and gloom unleashed upon generations of children, Lemony Snicket's publishers have taken the untold risk of creating brand new collectors' editions of A Series of Unfortunate Events, illustrated by the obscenely talented Emily Gravett. The temptation to buy a copy is severe indeed... Dear reader, You still have time to choose an...

Rick Riordan / Mark Oshiro

Puffin

From New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new standalone adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. ONE PROPHECY. TWO DEMIGODS. A HEROIC QUEST. Nico di Angelo is pretty familiar with the realms of death, being the son of Hades and all. So when a desperate vo...

Tom Palmer

Bonnierbooks

Discover the most memorable moments in football history in this fascinating Ultimate Football Heroes collection! From the invention of the modern sport all the way to the present day, bestselling author and football expert Tom Palmer picks ONE HUNDRED of the most thrilling and significant goals, games, and players from more than 150 years of the Beautiful Game. Featuring Pele's...

Victoria Williamson

Floris Books

A straight-talking but uplifting story about a boy with ADHD and the sparks that fly when he moves in with his perfectionist step-sister. Jamie Lee just wants to be normal, but his ADHD isn't making it easy. If only he could control his butterfly mind he'd be able to keep out of trouble. Elin Watts just wants to be perfect. If she could be the best student and daughter possible...