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Kit thought he was ready for anything, but when he discovers the next dungeon is at the bottom of an ocean he’s not so sure – he can’t swim! But with his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, keen to do battle, solve puzzles and find treasure, Kit is up for the challenge. Now is his chance to prove himself as a hero, once and for all!
When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky – caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat. On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island’s four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie’s magic, Cai’s bravery and Arthur’s talent for thievery to stop him.
Lottie Brooks is 11 – and her life is already officially over. Not only is she about to start high school without any friends or glamorous swooshy hair, she’s just discovered she’s too flat-chested to wear A BRA! She might as well give up now and go into hibernation with her hamsters Sir Barnaby Squeakington and Fuzzball the Third.
It’s Betsey’s birthday and she’s been looking forward to it for ages. But when it seems like everyone has forgotten she decides to make herself a birthday treat. But Betsey’s in for a big surprise and so are her family!
From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books.Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as:She puts on a magic show that doesn’t quite go to planBetsey learns the importance of believing in yourselfShe learns that practise makes perfectBetsey realises that some magic is real…This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone.”Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently” – Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here!Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveBetsey’s Birthday SurpriseHurricane Betsey.
Every country in the world has a national flag – one country even has two – and there’s so much to be learned from these vibrant symbols about the people and places they represent. Discover the druk of Bhutan – its fierce thunder dragon – or how the stunning Southern Cross unites the nations of the Pacific. Learn how each UK country is represented by the Union Flag and how a banner falling from the heavens inspired Denmark to make the world’s oldest flag. Divided into sections covering each continent and featuring theme spreads discussing common similarities of flags around the world, this book celebrates each nation’s uniqueness and how our identities are closer than we might think! Unfurl each flag and explore the hopes, dreams and ambitions of our world’s great nations.
Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant physics experiments.
Book of the Week: The Week Junior*
Dare to be brilliant with this entertaining guide that will teach an astonishing range of circus tricks, juggling skills, comedy sets, magic, spy manoeuvres and science tricks. Mat Ricardo never used to see himself as a performer, in fact he was always on the outskirts and incredibly shy – but through practice and dedication, he found his confidence to become one of the country’s greatest and most widely respected showmen. In this book he reveals with humour and practical steps exactly what you can do to discover the magic in you.
This innovative game book allows readers to create their own superstar striker, taking them from trials through to the opportunity to become Captain of the first-team in this choose-your-own-adventure book. Play out tests and matches, building your players’ stats as you go. If you train hard, and luck is on your side, you’ll reach the Cup Final!
Retelling five true stories of some amazing sporting heroes from around the world, this book is illustrated with black and white line drawings. Included at the back is some additional educational information as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.
Awarded the Gold, Silver and Bronze trotters after a vote by their classmates on Facebook, Mireille, Astrid and Hakima are officially the three ugliest girls in their school, but does that mean they’re going to sit around crying about it? Well, yes, a bit, but not for long! Climbing aboard their bikes, the trio set off on a summer roadtrip to Paris, their goal: a garden party with the French president. As news of their trip spreads they become stars of social media and television. With the eyes of the nation upon them the girls find fame, friendship and happiness, and still have time to consume an enormous amount of food along the way.
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