Fairy tales

When an ancient bottle is found washed up on the beach after a ferocious electrical storm, all the residents of Eerie-on-Sea seem to want it ... but should they in fact fear it? Legend has it that the bottle contains an extraordinary secret that spells doom for the whole of Eerie-on-Sea. Could it be true that the vast sea creature Gargantis has awoken from her slumbers, and is causing the large cracks that are appearing all across the town? Finding themselves entrusted with the bottle, Herbie and Violet discover they will need to ride the terrible storm and pacify the creature if they want to save Eerie-on-Sea from sliding into the ocean and being lost for ever.

Flo and Max are stuck inside Critter Clash, a game where teams of creatures battle in epic arenas. With the contest about to start and no team to call their own, will they ever get back to the real world?

'This has everything you want from an epic fantasy adventure - devious Gods, hideous monsters, a portal to another dimension and a hero with an enchanted blade. Great stuff' - Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond series_________________________The second book in the sweeping epic fantasy series Whispers of the Gods, perfect for fans of the Summoner trilogy by Taran Matharu and Shadow and Bone by Leigh BardugoWHEN DESTINIES COLLIDE, WHO WILL EMERGE VICTORIOUS?Lann is hunting monsters. It's his destiny as bearer of the Dreadblade. But Lann would rather hunt down Kelewulf, the young necromancer who released them into the world. Consumed by his aunt's death, he can think of nothing but revenge.Across a dark sea, Kelewulf is mastering magic. He has persuaded the High Priestess of Hasz to tutor him. But he's hiding a more dangerous goal: finding the heart of a god. With this terrible object in hand, he'll return darkness to the world forever .Lann and Kelewulf know their fates are entwined. When they finally meet, what will prevail? Spells or steel? Vengeance or mercy? Only the gods can guess.

The moment Other Kevin returns to his world trouble begins... Back in Tulsa, things have settled down since Zoey closed the tear between worlds.But Zoey knows the truth. In the Other World her brother is using Old Magick, unaware of the dangers it holds. She knows she must help him - after all, he's her little brother.Though, in doing so, she may just have to lose those she loves... From the bestselling authors of The House of Night series comes a new series following the kick-ass heroine that is Zoey Redbird.

The world won't stay safe for long... Reunited in Tulsa after a year apart, Zoey and the Nerd Herd are ready to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. But it seems nothing at The House of Night is ever as quiet as it seems. With rabid red vampyres closing in, the friends must come together again. But a year is a long time. Have they grown too far apart? When the world fractures and allies become enemies, will darkness devour friendships or will light save those Zoey loves? From the bestselling authors of The House of Night series comes a new series following the kick-ass heroine that is Zoey Redbird.

The Brightstorm twins are back for another adventure! Eudora Vane has organized an explorer fleet to search the Eastern Isles, the last known destination of missing adventurer Ermitage Wrigglesworth. Harriet Culpepper and the crew of the Aurora join the mission, but they don't believe that Eudora has good intentions. What is she really looking for?

Robinson Crusoe is an Englishman from the town of York in the seventeenth century, the youngest son of a merchant of German origin. Encouraged by his father to study law, Crusoe expresses his wish to go to sea instead. His family is against Crusoe going out to sea, and his father explains that it is better to seek a modest, secure life for oneself. Initially, Robinson is committed to obeying his father, but he eventually succumbs to temptation and embarks on a ship bound for London with a friend. When a storm causes the near deaths of Crusoe and his friend, the friend is dissuaded from sea travel, but Crusoe still goes on to set himself up as merchant on a ship leaving London. This trip is financially successful, and Crusoe plans another, leaving his early profits in the care of a friendly widow. The second voyage does not prove as fortunate: the ship is seized by Moorish pirates, and Crusoe is enslaved to a potentate in the North African town of Sallee. While on a fishing expedition, he and a slave boy break free and sail down the African coast. A kindly Portuguese captain picks them up, buys the slave boy from Crusoe, and takes Crusoe to Brazil. In Brazil, Crusoe establishes himself as a plantation owner and soon becomes successful. Eager for slave labor and its economic advantages, he embarks on a slave-gathering expedition to West Africa but ends up shipwrecked off of the coast of Trinidad...

Oliver was a very minor mage. His familiar reminded him of this several times a day.He only knew three spells, and one of them was to control his allergy to armadillo dander. His attempts to summon elementals resulted in nosebleeds, and there is nothing more embarrassing than having your elemental leave the circle to get you a tissue, pat you comfortingly, and then disappear in a puff of magic. The armadillo had about wet himself laughing.He was a very minor mage.Unfortunately, he was all they had.

A shortage of delicious nectar has all the glowworms and fireflies in Felix's community worried. Who can they turn to for help?Join Felix as he sets out on an adventure to search for more nectar. From scary thunderstorms to strange, new creatures, will he have what it takes to face his fears? Experience the excitement as he travels to unfamiliar places and meets interesting new friends. Over the course of his travels, Felix learns that sometimes life seems unfair and we don't always get what we want, only to discover that he has the power to overcome anything life throws at him.

Bailey is a bald eagle, one of the most graceful and beautiful birds, known for being the symbol of strength and pride. She comes from a long lineage of high flyers, with her grandfather even holding the world record for being the highest flyer. So, it comes as a bit of a suprise to her family when she is scared of heights. This fear keeps her down every day, literally, but it also helps her meet some amazing friends she never would have otherwise. This story is about how we are all afraid of something, but it's how we overcome those fears that matters most.

Everything You Need For a Treehouse meets We're Going On A Bear Hunt.

_______________The epic conclusion to the laugh-out-loud funny Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith_______________Praise for Kid Normal:'So funny, it's almost criminal' - Independent'Outrageous capers' - Guardian_______________Murph Cooper is famous . and he's not happy about it.Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes used to save the day in secret. But suddenly everyone knows who they are.Oily villain Nicholas Knox has told the public that superheroes are dangerous. He wants to lock them all up and take over the world! *Cue evil cackling*Murph must expose Knox's evil plan, or the world of heroes is doomed forever!

You do magic once, and it sticks to you like glitter glue...Gay angsty teen Johnny and his goth best friend, trans girl Alison, spend their summer dabbling in magic.When they use spells to defend themselves from bullies, they suddenly find themselves whisked away to the Marduk Institute, a school for wayward wizards. Johnny and Alison must now adapt to a new world of spells, fraternities, and cute boys like Hunter and Blake...But Marduk isn't as safe as it seems. Johnny and Alison are pulled into a supernatural fight for their lives and must find the strength to battle the monsters lurking in the shadows of the school - and the demons that only exist inside their head.

From the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy, an addictive mystery that refuses to let you go long after you turn the final page. Can Becks piece the jigsaw together and find her sister before Silva loses herself?

What's the point of having a save if nothing stays the same?The first person ever to kill Subaru is back and she's ready to make good on her bloody promise! Even though he's managed to overcome the Trial, reaffirming his resolve to support Emilia and save Rem, nothing is going to be simple if the Bowel Hunter, Elsa, has anything to say about it. Still, Subaru knows there's no need to panic even after she butchers him again. In the end, no matter how strong the enemy, Subaru can just use all he's learned before his death to make a foolproof plan...unless his second visit to the Sanctuary and Roswaal Manor changes everything he knows!

The fifth in the thrilling globe-trotting adventure series where dinosaurs have evolved ... into Supersaurs

When Flo and Max find themselves in Blocktopia, Max's favourite game, they need to work out how to get home. Taken in by the leader of a city, the friends help fend off the monsters who attack daily. But then Flo uncovers a secret - and it could be the key to escaping the game...

Find out about the Beasts - from A to Z!

Nobody visits Eerie-on-Sea in the winter. Especially not when darkness falls and the wind howls around Maw Rocks and the wreck of the battleship Leviathan, where even now some swear they have seen the unctuous Malamander creep‿Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners is not easy ‿ especially when the lost thing is not a thing at all, but a girl. No one knows what happened to Violet Parma‿s parents twelve years ago, and when she engages Herbie to help her find them, the pair discover that their disappearance might have something to do with the legendary sea-monster, the Malamander. Eerie-on-Sea has always been a mysteriously chilling place, where strange stories seem to wash up. And it just got stranger...

Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx, a riveting tale penned by the talented Joe Todd-Stanton, is not just a book, but a journey into a world of adventure and mystery. Published in 2019 by Flying Eye Books, this book has made its mark in the genre of children's literature. The story revolves around Marcy, a brave young girl who embarks on a thrilling journey to solve the riddle of the Sphinx. Todd-Stanton's unique storytelling style and captivating illustrations make this book a must-read. Throughout the pages, readers are not only engaged in Marcy's adventures but also subtly educated about Egyptian mythology. This book is a perfect blend of knowledge and entertainment. Flying Eye Books, known for their selection of engaging children's books, has indeed added a gem to their collection with Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx. This book is sure to captivate young minds and leave them yearning for more of Marcy's adventures.

You, the hero, must brave the city of Khare, where every doorway or alley conceals sudden danger. You will need all your wits about you to avoid the traps and survive the unimaginable horrors ahead...

J.K. Rowling's five-film Fantastic Beasts adventure series continues with the original screenplay for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

What about sandwiches?Tag along with one sneaky ninja who is happy to share his busy day (but not his lunch) with curious kids everywhere in this rhyming picture book perfect for fans of The Three Ninja Pigs and 10 Little Ninjas.

A paperback collection of three thrilling, never-before-seen novellas in the #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series: Redtail's Debt, Tawnypelt's Clan, and Shadowstar's Life.

Jack will require all his skills just to stay alive as a Special Forces Cadet... A top-secret government programme needs a crack team of undercover military operators. Which is what happens when Jack Silver, Lukas Channing, Abby Asher and Sami Hakim are sent into an armed siege in an inner-city school .