David Fickling Books

  • Tyger

    £12.99

    In a strange alternate world, where the British Empire is still a cruel ruling force, a young boy called Adam has uncovered something incredible in a rubbish dump in London – a mysterious, mythical animal. A TYGER. The Tyger is in danger, and Adam and his friend Zadie are determined to help. However, they soon realise it isn’t just the Tyger’s life at stake: the world they live in is also on the precipice of darkness. Luckily, the two children have great powers within them, and the Tyger can show them how to harness what’s inside.

  • Antics in Antarctica

    £9.99

    In the icy, snow-covered depths of Antartica is the secret lair of an extraordinary penguin – Evil Emperor Penguin! From the bottom of the world, he’s got his sights set on taking the whole thing over. Unfortunately, he’s really not very good at it. Especially when his rival, Evil Cat, is trying to beat him at his own world-domination game. With his lovable assistant Eugene, and octopus butler Number 8, Evil Emperor Penguin is the most devious, cutest and funniest evil mastermind ever to waddle the Earth. Just not the most successful.

  • Ignore It All and Hope It Goes Away

    £12.99

    This completely original collection is a funny and hilariously truthful look at all the irritations and uncertainties of modern life. A sort of completely unhelpful self-help poetry book, for those who can’t bear self-help. Accessible, utterly relatable and easy to read, it is an exciting new pairing of comedic voices, with popular comic artist Moose Allain’s illustrations enhancing the book brilliantly.

  • Machine Mayhem

    £12.99

    Genius inventor Skunky has just designed a brand-new creation – a robot called Metal Eve! She needs to learn everything there is to know about life, so it’s probably not the best idea that she’s surrounded by Bunny, Monkey, Weenie, Pig and the gang. The only thing she’s going to learn from them is that life in the Woods is very, very silly indeed.

  • Owl Or Pussycat?

    £7.99

    When he lands a starring role in the school Christmas play of Edward Lears famous nonsense poem, The Owl and the Pussy-Cat, Michael is over the moon. He is going to be Owl. And when his best friend, Belinda, is chosen to be Cat, Michael can’t believe his luck. But how will he cope with his feelings for Belinda and his stage fright? Will it be alright on the night?

  • The Lucky Bottle

    £12.99

    Ten-year-old Jack is stranded on a desert island with no way to get home. He’s been very lucky: he’s survived a terrible storm and the mysterious island he has found himself on has a kindly if unusual inhabitant, fresh water and plenty of food. But Jack needs to find his way home, and as he uncovers incredible hidden treasures on the little island, he starts to formulate a plan. A plan that will involve witchcraft, terrifying sea monsters and pirates! But if Jack’s going to succeed he will need to be very, very lucky.

  • Utterly Dark and the Heart of the Wild

    £7.99

    Utterly Dark has a special connection to the sea. But it is tested more than ever before, this autumn on the island of Summertide. Accompanying her uncle as he explores mysterious Summertide, Utterly is witness to strange happenings in the woods. Deep, old magic abounds, and threatens to steal those she loves most. Utterly must face truths about what lies beneath the land, and in her own past, if she is to save anyone. And she must make a sacrifice to the sea.

  • Her Dark Wings

    £7.99

    ‘Her Dark Wings’ is a modern-day take on the Persephone myth, infused with the intense potency of teenage passions. The richness of Greek myth is vividly brought to life by the immediacy and originality of a fiery, contemporary drama. And iconic mythic figures crackle and change as a modern girl fills the Underworld with new life.

  • Bunny Vs Monkey and the Rise of the Maniacal Badger

    £9.99

    The Maniacal Badger has arrived, and he’s determined to take over the Woods! Wasn’t that Monkey’s plan? This cannot happen! What japes await in this brand-new adventure, when Bunny and Monkey team up to beat this new menace?! They’ve never managed to work together before. And will Skunky rediscover his passion for evil inventions, to defeat his rival at their own game?

  • The Boy Who Sailed the World

    £6.99

    The boy builds himself a boat and sets off on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. He navigates by the light of the moon, battles sea currents and is kept company by dolphins and turtles. He makes new friends on a beautiful island but eventually, the echo of a voice he loves calls him home. Bolstered by his realised dreams, he returns to the embrace of his family – until his journeys start again. Filled with the wonder of the natural world and the joy of adventure, this is a story about dreaming big – and about the qualities you need to achieve your dreams: resilience, self-reliance, perseverance, preparation, curiosity, and joy. This picture book is inspired by the amazing true story of Julia’s son’s voyage around the world.

  • Looshkin

    £9.99

    Looshkin might look like a cute blue cat, but you’ve never met a cat like Looshkin before. If you look away for just a moment, your house will be full of foamy bubbles, there are pigs on your roof, and a portal to a hell-dimension has opened in your loft. And there are bees, everywhere! Life is never going to be boring while Looshkin is around, but one thing is for sure – it will be very, very funny!

  • Wished

    £12.99

    Ed and his sister Roo are faced with the most boring half-term holiday in history: five days spent in the company of their elderly neighbour Miss Filey, and her ancient, smelly cat. But when they find a box of birthday candles in a cupboard in Miss Filey’s house, their world is changed completely. These are no ordinary candles, every single one of them comes with a real wish. There’s only one problem: some of those wishes actually belong to someone else.

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