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Since his dad ran off with the lady from the chip shop, Dan Hope's life has gone a bit strange, what with his sister acting mean and Mum's new boyfriend keeping secrets. And now - even stranger - his dad has turned up as a presenter on TV. So Dan decides to sort out his messy, muddled, madcap family, starting with getting his dad back. But as one genius plan after another goes pear-shaped, Dan fears that his wish will never come true... until he starts to realize that your real family aren't always the people you share your name with. A brave, bold and funny debut about family in all its shapes and sizes. "e;This book totally blew me away. I love it. It's the best new voice I have read in ages."e; - Cathy Cassidy "e;A story that will bring you to laughter, move you to tears and one that you won't be able to put down long after you have finished reading it. This is a story told with touching reality... it is rich, stunningly beautiful and a must-read for all young teens."e; - The School Librarian "e;This is a beautifully rendered account of little Dan Hope and his madcap plans to fix his family after his dad leaves them."e; - Little London "e;Thought provoking and laugh-out-loud funny. A bold and moving book about family life in all its shapes and sizes."e; - Book Are My Bag "e;A touching and humorous read which will appeal to both girls and boys who enjoy emotionally challenging stories about family and friendship."e; - BookBuzz "e;This is an excellent read, in which complex family relationships are handled sensitively and with realism, so giving the reader plenty to think about."e; - Carousel"e;A beautifully written and heartfelt novel that made me laugh and cry in equal measure. I initially read a proof of this and have been championing it in store ever since it's publication. It's perfect for fans of Wonder and even for older readers who like Erin Lange and John Green. I can't wait to read Lara's next book."e; - Gem Routledge, Waterstones"e;A Boy Called Hope will tug at your heartstrings and probably make your eyes all leaky, but it's such a great book for huddling under a blanket with. After reading this book, you might want to go and tell everyone closest to you how much you appreciate them."e; - The Mile Long Bookshelf"e;Warm, heartbreaking and hilarious in turn... a fabulous book about love, families and making sense of life"e; - The Sunday Express
Hyena longs to become a ballerina, but will her dreams come true? This lively story features bright illustrations and simple rhyming text, specially written for children who are learning to read. A delight to share with very young children, with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.
When were the first fireworks made? How many satellites have been sent into space? And what does the word kimono mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this stunningly illustrated book, guaranteed to keep fact-loving, question-asking children entertained for hours on end. Includes internet links to websites to find out even more.
When infamous escapologist Jack Door breaks out from Pentonville Prison, he sets out for the town of Brackenbridge, determined to find his missing treasure - the Moonlocket. But when Lily and Robert unwittingly find themselves caught up in Jack Door's search, they discover that Robert's history holds the secret to the Moonlocket's whereabouts...
Why do we need to recycle and what happens to our rubbish after it is taken away? This book reveals the impact we have on our planet and environment and how recycling creates new products such as clothes and stationary. With photographs, colourful illustrations and simple text, this is a straightforward introduction to an important subject.
The perfect book for dinosaur-loving children to practise number sequencing, writing and pen control. Each page has a dot-to-dot dinosaur for children to draw, with questions such as "Which dinosaur was as big as two buses?", and space to trace the dinosaur's name underneath. The special pen means pages can be wiped clean and completed again.
A wipe-clean book about letter sounds for children who are learning to read and write. Match words to the right picture, find words starting with 'p' or draw insects to practise the letter 'i' then wipe and repeat. This first book in the series covers 's', 'a', 't', 'p', 'i', 'n', 'm' and 'd', and supports phonics teaching in schools.
Teva seems normal. But at home she hides an impossible secret: 11 other Tevas. Because once a year, Teva splits into two, leaving a younger version of herself stuck at the same age, forced to watch the new Teva taking over her life. But at 16, Teva's had enough. She's going to fight for her future - even if that means fighting herself. More of Me is an incredible, unforgettable story of identity, friendship, love and sacrifice."e;Trust me, you are going to LOVE THIS BOOK! It is like nothing I've ever read!"e; - Serendipity Reviews"e;A gripping thriller with a sinister sci-fi edge, exploring family, identity and sacrifice."e; - The Bookseller"e;Very weird and very wonderful. What a debut!"e; - Tanya Landman, Carnegie Medal-winning author of Buffalo Soldier"e;Weird, wonderful and utterly fabulous, I read this in one big gulp. I loved it!"e; - Teri Terry, author of the Slated series"e;An attention-grabbing debut, which kept me surprised right up to the end."e; - Mary Hoffman, author of the Stravaganza series"e;A super-smart, standout read that takes a pinch of sci-fi, a dash of romance and a hefty dose of tension and mixes them up in a contemporary test tube. It grabbed me from the very first page and didn't let go!"e; - Tamsyn Murray, author of My So-Called Afterlife"e;A tense, thought-provoking thriller about the (quite literal) pain of growing up. What is really wrong with Teva? I couldn't put this novel down!"e; - Bryony Pearce, author of Phoenix Rising"e;This gripping, thought-provoking and seductively baffling thriller about identity, growing pains and acceptance is set to be the young adult must-read this year."e; - Lancashire Evening Post"e;A definite page turner and I read it almost in one sitting. Be warned - this is one of those books that stops time and there is a risk your real life will be put on hold while you follow Teva's story."e; - The Book Bag"e;Of all of us, teenagers are surely the most enthralled by ideas of self and self-determination and this creepy, unusual novel will have them glued to the pages."e; - LoveReading4Kids"e;It's original, it's moving and it's gripping. I highly recommend this amazing book"e; - With Love for Books"e;A witty, original, refreshing read."e; - An Awfully Big Blog Adventure"e;The tension is maintained until the end in this sometimes chilling science fiction tale. It's a terrific read."e; - The Irish Examiner"e;an absolutely brilliant YA debut from Kathryn Evans; part thriller, part science fiction, part romance, part everyday growing-up problems - and totally fab!"e; - Our Book Reviews Online
Little children can discover a sunny garden full of life in this delightful pop-up book. The three-dimensional scenes show bees buzzing around a flowerbed full of flowers, a mischievous rabbit hiding in the vegetable patch and goldfish swimming beneath the lily pads in the pond. With simple text on each page, this is a pleasure to share together.
With over 60 flaps to lift, this delightful book answers questions such as "Where have people visited in space?", "What's a cosmonaut?", "Why can't I see stars in daytime?" and lots more what, where, how, why, and yes or no questions with answers beneath the flaps. Internet links take children to carefully selected websites to find out more.
A boredom-busting pad of tear-off activity sheets that will keep children busy for hours. With write-in games such as navigating a forest maze and spot the difference between two holiday buses, as well as scavenger hunts, and games such as "four in a row" and battleships to play in a group. This will make your journey fly by.
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.
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