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The first book in a hilarious, jam-packed new adventure series starring Scooter the inventor and his top secret alien sidekick.Scooter McLay¿s cerebral palsy affects how quickly he can move his body, but his hyper-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas. He spends every day inventing top secret recipes and machines for his family¿s jam factory. There¿s just one thing missing ... a pet, to share it all with. Or better still, a friend. When a tiny alien named Fizzbee crashes through the factory window, she might just be the answer. Now it¿s all hands on deck, as they team up to save the factory from dastardly neighbour Daffy Dodgy.

Set in a broken, future England, where gunfights and monsters collide, this is the exciting first title in a phenomenal fantasy teen series by the bestselling children's novelist."You won't be able to put this down. A classic in the making." - Eoin Colfer"Perfectly paced, beautifully written and bursting with black humour and bold ideas." - Philip Reeve""Imaginative, original, taut and with multi-layered protagonists... A wild ride." - Jo Cotterill"Scarlett and Browne is phenomenal, unputdownable storytelling of the highest order." - Piers Torday England has been radically changed by a series of catastrophes - large cities have disappeared and London has been replaced by a lagoon. The surviving population exists in fortified towns where they cling to traditional ways, while strangely evolved beasts prowl the wilderness beyond. Conformity is rigidly enforced and those who fall foul of the rules are persecuted: some are killed, others are driven out into the wilds. Only a few fight back - and two of these outlaws, Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne, display an audacity and talent that makes them legends."Brilliant from start to finish." - SFX"Stroud's writing is a treat; brilliantly crafted world building, taut action scenes, fabulous villains and witty dialogue. A wild ride indeed, and the first in a series." - The Observer"Another triumph. This adventure - starring a pair of charismatic anti-heroes, intensely cinematic action laced with characteristically dry wit, and a mash-up genres - crammed with gun fights, monsters and shadowy government operatives. Pitched for younger teens, but I expect discerning readers of 10 and up to devour it." - The Bookseller"A unique blend of Wild West-inspired action and fantasy, this is a brilliant new tale from the author of Lockwood & Co. It's bold, funny and original, and older, more adventurous readers will love it from start to finish." - The Week Junior

The essential teenage guide to building resilience for challenging times, from award-winning well-being expert Nicola Morgan, author of the bestselling Blame My Brain and The Teenage Guide to Stress.Some events in life will always be out of our control, whether it's a global crisis or a traumatic event at home ¿ but Be Resilient shows that the power to cope is in our hands. Discover how to develop the skill of mental resilience in this fascinating guide from award-winning author and teenage brain expert Nicola Morgan. From building a support network to building optimism, find positive, practical advice for preparing for, coping with and bouncing back from the toughest of times. Authoritative and backed by the latest science, this is a reassuring companion for teenagers everywhere.

A gorgeous pop-up gift book from bestselling Robert Sabuda, with a heartwarming message of unconditional love. Six stunning pop-up animal scenes celebrate the different ways that love can be shared. Can you find the elephant sheltering its friend from the storm? Or the two swans promising to stay together for ever? This ode to love from acclaimed paper artist Robert Sabuda is a gift book for the whole family to treasure.

No. 1 New York Times bestseller"A powerful and important novel.¿ Observer "No one else who writes like Angie. Phenomenal.¿ The Guardian From international phenomenon Angie Thomas comes a hard-hitting return to Garden Heights with the story of Maverick Carter, Starr¿s father, set seventeen years before the events of the award-winning The Hate U Give.With his King Lord dad in prison and his mom working two jobs, seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter helps the only way he knows how: slinging drugs. Life's not perfect, but he's got everything under control. Until he finds out he's a father...Suddenly it's not so easy to deal drugs and finish school with a baby dependent on him for everything. So when he's offered the chance to go straight, he takes it. But when King Lord blood runs through your veins, you don't get to just walk away.Praise for The Hate U Give:No. 1 New York Times BestsellerWinner of the Waterstones Children's Book AwardWinner of Children's Book of the Year at The British Book AwardsWinner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour for the Carnegie MedalA major motion picture from Fox starring Amandla Stenberg"The Hate U Give says more about the contemporary Black experience in America than any book I have read for years." Guardian"A startling, important book." The Times"Passionate and uncompromising." Observer"Thomas has given a voice to her generation." Stylist"One of the most important books." Nikesh Shukla"Stunning, brilliant, gut-wrenching." John Green"Utterly compelling." Sunday Times

The House at the Edge of Magic, a delightful and whimsical tale penned by the talented Amy Sparkes, invites readers into an enchanting world of wonder and mystery. Published by Walker Books Ltd in 2021, this book has quickly become a must-read in the realm of children's literature. The story unfolds in a magical house at the edge of reality, where everyday objects have minds of their own, and nothing is as it seems. Sparkes masterfully weaves a narrative that is both captivating and thought-provoking, making it a perfect read for young and older readers alike. The House at the Edge of Magic is not just a book; it's an adventure that unfolds with each turn of the page. Published by the renowned Walker Books Ltd, it is a testament to their commitment to bringing quality literature to readers around the world. Dive into this magical journey today.

Meet monsters from around the world in this stunning pop-up book. From Owen Davey, the award-winning illustrator of My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs, comes a second striking pop-up treasury. Discover a world of extraordinary beasts, where Cyclops storm in Ancient Greece and the fearsome Ushi-Oni haunts the coast of Japan. Open the pages to unleash 15 incredible pop-up monsters ... if you DARE!

Agnes and Attie ¿ AGENTS OF THE WILD - are bound for the Antarctic on their second creature-crazy wildlife-rescue adventure. When SPEARS receives an emergency distress call from its marine outpost in Antarctica, there is only one team they can send. Agnes and Attie are soon up to their eyes in an icebound mystery. What is causing the tremors threatening to destroy the rescue centre? Why are the local Adelie penguins behaving so bizarrely? And what exactly is the celebrity nature presenter Cynthia Steelsharp doing, out there in the ice-fields¿? SPECIES IN DANGER? GIRL AND SHREW TO THE RESCUE!

SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2021WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTHHIVE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTHTOPPSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTHSometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest¿When Col¿s childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians ¿ a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight ¿ Col must race to Blitz-bombed London to save his sister.But there are darker forces at work, even than the Nazi bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King, who is determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything.PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS"Montgomery's latest is an enthralling, Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feel of a Christmas classic." Guardian"Beautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour.¿ Daily Mail"A magical slice of historical fantasy fiction.¿ i Newspaper"This lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children's book." Book of the Week, The Week Junior¿Ross Montgomery¿s beautiful writing and epic storytelling weave together a magical adventure set against the backdrop of World War Two.¿ WRD Magazine"Spectacular. A story of real and rare power - The Midnight Guardians is one of the best books I've read in years." Kiran Millwood Hargrave"The Midnight Guardians is torch-under-the-duvet, can't-stop-reading magic. British folklore rebooted ¿ in an edge-of-your-seat, heart-filled search for hope in the darkest hour." Piers Torday"Embark on a mythic, comic, classic adventure with the finest fellowship since Frodo set a hairy foot beyond the Shire.¿ David Solomons¿Glorious! I think this is Ross Montgomery¿s best book yet: an adventure across WWII wintry Britain with a Kindertransportee, a boy dressed in shorts and his three imaginary friends. A joy of a joy of a thing.¿ Katherine Rundell"A gem of book, jam-packed with heart and humour and one utterly unique set of friends." Peter Bunzl¿Pure magic. Storytelling at its very best.¿ Abi Elphinstone"Brilliant! The Midnight Guardians is the perfect blend of humour, adventure and emotion. Simply beautiful." Lisa Thompson"Funny, thrilling, moving ... everything that is brilliant about children's literature. A triumph." Sophie Anderson¿Brimming with imagination and warmth, and powered by the strongest magic of all - hope. Fantastic from first page to last.¿ Catherine Doyle"Beautiful. A magical, big-hearted adventure full of wit and warmth. One of the best children's books I've read for ages." Anna James¿A tale of enchantment and friendship ¿ all the warmth of a timeless story, told between friends round a winter fire ¿ funny and true in the way all good stories are.¿ Thomas Taylor¿The adventure whisks you through wartime trouble and mythical danger like riding a giant tiger through falling snow ¿ A magical story.¿ Jack Noel¿With the spirit of Narnia, but a heart of its own. The Midnight Guardians is totally enchanting. I gobbled up every word.¿ Aisha Bushby"I inhaled this wonderful book in one sitting ... humour, beautiful writing, heartbreak, hope, and a fat badger in a waistcoat. I'll be recommending it to everyone." Katya Balen"A real triumph of the imagination, blending the appeal of a classic adventure with Montgomery's heart and humour, and a hint of Narnia." Editor's Choice, The Bookseller

Rami the cat reveals all about the myths and wonders of this ancient civilisation, with jokes, comic illustrations and facts throughout. Ages: 7+

A sticker book on the subject of the monarchs of England, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II.

When 8-year-old Agnes is signed up for SPEARS (the Society for the Protection of Endangered and Awesomely Rare Species), she has no idea of the adventures that lie ahead with her elephant-shrew mentor Attie (short for "Attenborough"). Operation Honeyhunt sends them to the Brazilian rainforest, on a mission to save an endangered, dance-loving bee named Elton. Will Agnes pass the test and become a full SPEARS agent? Species in danger? Girl and shrew to the rescue

Timmy Failure returns once more in the fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series.

The third book in the New York Times bestselling Timmy Failure series is sure to have readers laughing out loud once again at the madcap escapades of Timmy and his polar bear sidekick, Total.

The hilarious and ever-optimistic Timmy Failure, and his sidekick polar bear, Total, create chaos as they attempt to make sense of the world in the first book in the New York Times bestselling series.

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...