Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Racehorse Who Disappeared
Clare Balding`s second brilliant adventure for Charlie Bass and her funny family of humans and animals.Life is slowly getting back to normal for Charlie after her reluctant racehorse, Noble Warrior, won the Derby and saved her family from financial ruin. But drama soon returns to Folly Farm when thieves break into the farmyard in the
The Story of the Amulet
At the end of Five Children and It the five children promised not to ask the Psammead for another wish as long as they lived, but expressed a half wish to see it again some time. They find `it` again in a pet shop in Camden Town, and their magic adventures start over again.`It` leads
The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Little Learning Library
A little learning library using artwork from Eric Carle`s classic, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. Introducing first concepts, this wonderful board book collection makes a perfect first library. Each book is filled with Eric Carle`s much-loved collage art and large, simple text. Ideal for little hands to hold the sturdy board pages are durable enough to
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (book 12)
`The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney`s Diary of a Wimpy Kid` – SunThe only holidays I want to hear about are the ones where things went WRONG. That way, I don`t feel bad about missing out.Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town in the twelfth instalment of Jeff Kinney`s bestselling
Tales from India
A collection of 20 stories from India`s rich folklore heritage. From wicked magicians to wise old priests, charming princes and beautiful princesses, to greedy tigers and wily jackals, these magical tales are full of adventure and trickery, and infused with deeper messages about morality, Life and the world around us. Founded on the work of
Tales from Africa
A collection of hugely entertaining stories, drawn from the rich folklore of many countries throughout Africa, and brought sparklingly to life with humour and rhyme by Ghanaian author, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, writing under the name used for his children`s work, K. P. Kojo. Find out how selfish Lion gets his comeuppance, go to a Frog
Tales from the Caribbean
A collection of favourite tales gathered from the many different islands of the Caribbean, one of the world`s richest sources of traditional storytelling. From the very first Kingfisher to Anansi the Spider Man, these lively retellings full of humour and pathos, are beautifully retold by Trish Cooke. The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional
Death in the Spotlight: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery
Someone will take their final bow . . . The seventh thrilling Murder Most Unladylike mystery.Fresh from their adventure in Hong Kong, Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge: acting. But the Detective Society is never far away from danger, and it`s clear
All About Peter
Meet Peter Rabbit in this gorgeous bunny-shaped board book, perfect for little hands. Join him on his busy day of hopping and jumping in the woods before settling down in his cosy bed.
Moomin`s Seek and Find Finger-Trail Book
Moomin is searching everywhere for Snufkin, but he is nowhere to be seen. Where could he be? Follow the finger trails on every page to explore Moominvalley and help Moomin find his best friend!Tove Jansson was born in Helsingfors, Finland, in 1914. Her mother was a caricaturist who designed 165 of Finland`s stamps and her
There`s a Monster in Your Book
Bestselling author of the `Dinosaur that Pooped` series and The Christmasaurus, Tom Fletcher, has written a brand new picture book perfect for bedtime, where a mischievous monster has invaded the pages of your child`s book!This read-aloud, interactive picture book treat invites children to make magic happen page by page, tilting, spinning and shaking the book,
The Tower of Nero (The Trials of Apollo Book 5)
It`s time to face the final trial . . .The battle for Camp Jupiter is over. New Rome is safe. Tarquin and his army of the undead have been defeated. Somehow Apollo has made it out alive, with a little bit of help from the Hunters of Artemis.But though the battle may have been won,
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World`s NUMBER ONE Storyteller! The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me is a classic Roald Dahl story. Billy`s biggest wish is to turn a weird old wooden house into a wonderful sweet shop. But then he finds a giraffe, a pelly and a monkey living inside –
The Truth and Lies of Ella Black
Ella Black seems to live the life most other seventeen-year-olds would kill for . . .Until one day, telling her nothing, her parents whisk her off to Rio de Janeiro. Determined to find out why, Ella takes her chance and searches through their things.And realises her life has been a lie.Her mother and father aren`t
Doctor Who: The Colouring Book
Planets, galaxies, villains, heroes, the Doctor, the Tardis and the time vortex – all intricately illustrated in this timey-wimey colouring book packed with original Doctor Who art. With 45 stunning images to colour and classic and timeless quotes from the beloved TV show, this out-of-this-world colouring book is perfect for any creative Doctor Who fan.
A Hundred Million Francs
A bunch of scruffy urchin kids in the backstreets of Paris outwit thieves to uncover the whereabouts of millions of francs stolen from the Paris-Ventimiglia express. Gaby is the leader, but it is super-cool Marion with her collection of stray dogs who is the heart of the gang. It all begins when a local villain
Matilda (Colour Edition)
Roald Dahl`s much-loved Matilda, now in a stunning large paperback format with Quentin Blake`s original illustrations in full colour. Matilda Wormwood`s father thinks she`s a little scab. Matilda`s mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. And Matilda`s headmistress Miss Trunchbull? Well, she`s the worst of all. She is a big bully, who thinks all her pupils
The Sacrifice Box
An atmospheric, chilling page turner from rising star Martin Stewart, reminiscent of Stand by Me and Stranger Things.Sep, Arkle, Mack, Lamb and Hadley: five friends thrown together one hot, sultry summer. When they discover an ancient stone box hidden in the forest, they decide to each make a sacrifice: something special to them, committed to
Tales of the Peculiar
A new set of stories from the world of Miss Peregrine`s Home for Peculiar Children. Now in paperback with a brand-new story: The Man who Bottled the Sun.In this collection of fairy tales, Ransom Riggs invites you to uncover hidden legends of the peculiar world. A fork-tongued princess, a girl who talks to ghosts, and
Girl Online: Going Solo
As Penny starts the school year she`s ready to face the world – alone. Noah has gone off the radar after ending his world tour early and no one, including Penny, knows where he is. So when she accepts Megan`s invitation to visit her performing arts school it seems like an opportunity to make some
