Young Adult

From international film phenomenon, Richard Curtis, and awardwinnning illustrator, Rebecca Cobb, comes three heartwarming tales of magical Christmases. Gathered together for the first time in a beautiful treasury, The Empty Stocking, Snow Day and That Christmas make the ultimate Christmas trilogy - filled with joy, drama and all the trimmings. Have you been naughty or nice? Will Father Christmas visit and will there be snow? Celebrate all kinds of Christmases in these funny festive tales... The books have now been woven together into a major animated Netflix film.

The gamer squad is battling a giant robot in an Open World sci-fi mission! Thirteen-year-old Zoe streams the action in the hope of growing her followers and getting one step closer to becoming a pro-gamer. The plan works, because she soon receives an invite from a pro-team to play the level with them! Zoe jumps on the opportunity. But with her dad unconvinced gaming is even a healthy hobby let alone a career option and her squad feeling betrayed, Zoe is left unsure of her next move. Can she find a way to balance her ambitions and her friendships? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

Rhi stumbles upon a pack of wolves guarding four 'wild' girls. Theyexplain they're lost princesses raised by a dead man called Mother. Shocked, Rhi takes them to hospital, all the while plaguedby memories of her own family trauma. As the media circus aroundthem grows, all five girls must confront the demons of the past todecide on their future.

Big Hugs for Little Bear is a loving tale filled with snuggly cuddles, perfect as a bedtime story

Join Winnie the Pooh and friends in two joyful stories with an enchanting vintage art style

The gamer squad is entering a racing challenge! In this Open World level, vehicles are equipped with battle gadgets, and the group must work together to outwit NPC drivers. Thirteen-year-old Hanna, however, seems more focused on performing flashy stunts. That's because lately, she's been missing the spotlight. IRL, Hanna is used to being a theatre star, but after moving in with her grandparents, she's at a bigger school with bigger talent. Now she's not sure she'll even be cast in the upcoming play and is feeling lost. With help from her squad, can Hanna settle in and learn it's okay to play a supporting role? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

The first book in a hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series from the creators of Barb

When Cerys' secret crush Jake moves to a new college, she realises she's running out of time to take their relationship from platonic to romantic. She'll do anything to get out of Jake's friendzone, even if that means finally diving into the huge fantasy fandom he loves so much. Though she absolutely can't see the appeal in Of Wrath and Rune, if Jake loves it, then Cerys will too.But when Jake introduces Cerys to his shiny new friend Max, who goes to all the fandom conventions (and loves a costume or three), Cerys realises she'll need to do a lot more to grab Jake's attention than just read a few fanfics.Can Cerys convince Jake they should become the new couple to ship? Or will he see straight through her cosplay?A fandom-centric romcom full of TikTok's favourite tropes such as #mistakenidentity, #enemiestolovers, and #oppositesattract. All about self-confidence and the power of finding your tribe, DO YOU SHIP IT is a beautifully lighthearted YA from bestselling author Beth Reekles, perfect for fans of Holly Bourne, Jenny Han, and Lynn Painter.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. It's Not Summer Without You, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. It's Not Summer Without You is the second of three famous books about Belly and her feelings for Conrad and his brother, Jeremiah. Conrad is now at college, and he and Belly are dating. But, Susannah is very ill and Conrad loves his mother very much. Is this the right time for him and Belly?Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. We'll Always Have Summer, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. We'll Always Have Summer is the last of three famous books about Belly and her feelings for Conrad and his brother, Jeremiah. Belly is now dating Jeremiah and their relationship is serious. Belly has known Jeremiah since she was a child. But she has known Conrad, too. Which of the brothers does she really love?Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Your favourite fairytales from a PURRRFECTLY funny point of view. From bestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. First it’s no more milk for breakfast. Then he’s forced to sleep in a windowless shed. And now he has to use a LITTER TRAY?! Not happening! Mittens knows a cat of his calibre should be living it up in a castle, and he’s determined to make his dream reality.  His master certainly isn’t going to be much help, so it’s up to Mittens to charm the king and queen, defeat a shapeshifting ogre, and outwit the princess’s own cunning kitty. But first things first, he has his eye on a very fetching pair of boots…Turn the page, share the adventure in a hilarious and magical story for all the family, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.

Enjoy Every Cherry's new adaptation of Easier Classics' Romeo and Juliet featuring illustrations, sensory features and glossary descriptions to aid in reading comprehension and accessibility.

Poor Toby hasn't been feeling very happy recently; things just aren't going his way. But on a trip to a sunny beach, he comes across Miss Molly's School of Happiness - the perfect place to learn how to deal with the ups and downs of life. Follow Toby as he tests out a 'recipe for happiness' - which includes running around outside, having fun, showing kindness and building good friendships. He also discovers the importance of OTHER emotions when happiness isn't an option. A gentle, enlightening book to share with curious children, featuring a cast of friendly animal characters.

Virtual reality takes on a new meaning in the next laugh-out-loud Little Badman adventure. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Planet Omar.Humza's life finally feels . . . normal. Aliens aren't trying to kill him, zombies aren't trying to eat him, there are no crazy spy missions on the horizon and certainly no mutant hamsters. So why does he still feel stressed? Enter Aisha Mariam Shah a.k.a the girl Humza is desperate to impress.To get Aisha's attention, Humza enters the science fair with his friends Wendy and Umer, and it soon looks like they have a real shot at winning. But Alan, their jealous classmate, has other ideas. He has his eyes on Aisha and the science fair prize too, and he's determined to halt his nemeses in their tracks.Using his invention, Alan traps the friends in a simulation. The only way to escape? Through a series of video game challenges. Luckily Humza is an expert gamer . . . or so he thought. Might teamwork hold the answer this time?Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties'Wildly over the top and satisfying' The Observer New Review Children's Book of the Month'Microwaved pants and killer bees feature in this rib-aching comic caper, heightened with moments of real tenderness and heart.' The Guardian'A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself.' BookTrust

We are three sisters and two brothers. This is a story about how we can't eat this cake alone. A new picture book by Kim Hyo Eun, author of I Am the Subway (2021 World Illustration Award and The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books Award) Kim Hyo Eun, is the second daughter of five brothers and sisters, and shares the joys and battles of sharing and compromising in a family of five children.

1485. Richard III is King of England. Henry Tudor's invasion looms. Jack Broom thinks that war and politics have nothing to do with him. He is a simple apothecary's boy dreaming of becoming a surgeon - until soldiers mistake him for a boy of noble birth and he narrowly avoids being dragged to the Tower of London.

1349. England is under the cloud of the Black Death. Will Hunter and his troupe of travelling theatre players come across a young boy, barely alive. Thomas Rose has a mysterious past, an uncanny ability for magic tricks - and he claims he can help put an end to the disease and misery that has gripped the land. But is Thomas an angel or a fraud?

This companion novel to Abigail Hing Wen’s New York Times bestselling debut Loveboat, Taipei and Loveboat Reunion will reunite readers with their favourite characters in a glamorous and thrilling new journey of romance, self-discovery and empowerment – perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Mary H. K. Choi.

Will Poppy and Cam ever learn to stop bailing at the first sign oftrouble? And might they find - despite each other's flaws - there'sa lot they might even like?

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. This Summer's Secrets, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. It's a hot summer in Cornwall. When 16-year-old Senara Jenkins and her friends lose their drone in the garden of Cliff House, they discover that it is full of secrets. As Senara meets a world of beautiful rich people, her life changes. But should some secrets stay secret?Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. After You, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. Lou is now living in London and trying to be happy, but it's difficult when she misses Will so much. One night, a young girl appears at her door. "My name's Lily Houghton-Miller," she says. "I need to talk to you about my father - Will Traynor."Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Celebrate 10 wonderful years of Sam Usher's Seasons quartet with this beautiful anniversary edition.

From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Jenshak comes a brand new YA romance series that follows Frost Lake High School's state champion soccer team.

"Hop follows an eclectic group of besties whose comedic adventures teach preschoolers about embracing their own uniqueness"--

Return to the secret city in the sky, in the second soaring adventure in the thrilling Starminster trilogy.