Category Archives: Accessories
The Letter, the Witch and the Ring – The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3
The third book in the series following on from the American classic The House With a Clock in Its Walls, now a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg`s Amblin Entertainment, starring Cate Blanchett, Jack Black and Kyle MacLachlanRose Rita wishes she could go to camp like her best friend, Lewis. She`s sure that boys get
Fearless Fairy Tales: Fairy tales vibrantly updated for the 21st century by Blue Peter legend Konnie Huq
A hilarious and anarchic collection of classic bedtime stories for young readers, all utterly updated for a new generation. Meet Trumplestiltskin, a vain and gold-obsessed little man who will stop at nothing to become richer and richer. There`s Sleeping Brainy, the princess whose only dream is to become Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Gingerbread
Edie and the Box of Flits
A modern classic for readers of THE BORROWERS – about eleven-year-old Edie Winter and her magical box of winged people that only children can see.When eleven-year-old Edie Winter finds a mysterious box on the London Underground she`s amazed to discover that it`s home to a family of Flits – tiny winged people. But Impy, Speckle
My Hamster is a Genius
First in a hilarious six-book series about a highly unusual pet hamster.Nine-year-old Ben Jinks wants a pet, but a talking hamster wasn`t on his wish list.When his mum says he has to prove he`s responsible in order to get his TV back, he resolves to make the best of it. What he wasn`t expecting was
Kate on the Case
Young reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse-accomplice Rupert are on board a train, to visit Kate`s mum in the Arctic. But as soon as the train departs, mysterious things start happening. A packet of ginger nuts goes missing . . .A collection of gymnastics trophies are stolen . . . And some ancient scrolls disappear .
My Hamster is a Spy
Second in a hilarious six-book series about a highly unusual pet hamster.A spate of burglaries has hit the neighbourhood, and the Jinks household hasn`t been spared. With only a baby monitor, some drawing pins and a penguin-suit to hand, Stinky and Ben put together a plan to catch the criminals. But how will they cope
A Very British Revolution: The Expenses Scandal and How to Save Our Democracy
The revelations over MPs` expenses that began in May 2009 ranged from petty thieving to outright fraud and sparked a crisis in confidence unprecedented in modern times. This was a 21st-century Peasants` Revolt – an uprising of the people against the political class. Ordinary men and women with political views across the spectrum were by
AWOL 1 Agent Without Licence
Young Bond and James Bond meet Alex Rider and Cherub in this brilliantly written, fast-paced spy action thriller. All credibly delivered from somebody who knows all about counter-intelligence…Kieron and his friend Sam are shocked to see a man kidnapped in a Newcastle shopping centre right in front of their eyes. The boys quickly realise that
The Horologicon
The Horologicon (or book of hours) gives you the most extraordinary words in the English language, arranged according to the hour of the day when you really need them. Do you wake up feeling rough? Then you`re philogrobolized. Pretending to work? That`s fudgelling, which may lead to rizzling if you feel sleepy after lunch, though
The Boy Who Lived with Dragons
The second book in a wonderfully funny and sparky series illustrated by award-winning artist Sara Ogilvie`My favourite sort of book – warm, funny, full of heart` Polly FaberTomas has a secret – a big secret. He has his own tiny dragon, Flicker! A dragon which grew on a very special tree at the bottom of
Let Sleeping Dragons Lie: Have Sword, Will Travel 2
Brilliantly funny adventure for boys and girls, featuring magic, sword action and knightsFor fans of ShrekOdo and Eleanor are now officially knights, helped (and sometimes hindered) by their magical but rather difficult to control magical swords. But if they thought life as a knight was going to be easy, they are wrong! Before they know
Song for A Whale
A stirring and heart-warming tale of a young deaf girl who is determined to make a difference, the perfect read for fans of Wonder.Iris was born deaf, but she`s never let that define her; after all, it`s the only life she`s ever known. And until recently she wasn`t even very lonely, because her grandparents are
Eat, Drink, Nap
The quintessential cooking, style and decoration book from Soho House, the world`s leading members club. In the 17 years since the first Soho House opened its doors, we`ve learnt a bit about what works: how to make people feel at home, how to cook food they love, how to make a room stylish but welcoming,
Letters from an Alien Schoolboy
Flowkwee is helping his dad study Earthlings by disguising himself as a schoolboy. But he`s not prepared for how disgusting they are, or how stupid! Can he keep his true secret identity and save the Earth from disaster?
Not Bad for a Bad Lad
A powerful and inspiring tale of redemption from the author of WAR HORSE. โ€I know a good sort when I see one. That`s why I`ve taken him on. That`s why I took you on.โ€ When a young lad strays into bad behaviour and thieving, he soon finds himself in Borstal prison for young men, lonely
Counting by 7s
Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn`t kept her from leading a quietly happy life …until now. Suddenly Willow`s world is tragically
Jim Reaper: Son of Grim
You might have heard how the universe began with the Big Bang? Well, the universe as Jim Wimple knows it is about to end. With a Bazoom! Not only are Bazoom! scooters super fast and deadly cool, but fierce (and swoonsome) older girl Fiona has just started riding hers to and from school, and possibly
Izzy The Invisible
A sweet and gentle story about sisters, trust, parrots, disappearing …and doing the right thing. Eight-year-old Izzy is more curious, playful and clumsy than her serious, grown-up sister Carrie. In fact Izzy is much more like Gran, an eccentric scientist who has a house full of weird and wonderful pets. But when one of Gran`s
A Message to the Sea
There`s no telling who might write back …It`s been a year since Tom Pellow`s dad was lost at sea. He was a sailor and Tom also finds himself drawn to the vast ocean; it holds so many possibilities, dangers and secrets. After hearing a song on the radio, Tom decides to write a message in
Marge and the Great Train Rescue
`Isla Fisher is hilarious` DAVID WALLIAMS`Charming, funny, delightful: Marge is the babysitter all children would wish for` DAVID BADDIELWhistles at the ready. Marge is off!Have you met Marge? She has rainbow hair, tells wild stories and she`s the best babysitter in the whole world. Things do SOMETIMES go off the rails when Marge is around
