Children's fiction 8-12

  • The secret of Golden Island

    £7.99

    Though Skylar’s old friends felt sorry for her, they were too afraid to talk to her. Yakov’s old friends were far away, blown across continents by war. Skylar is longing for the grandfather she had before his stroke and trying to survive the school bully when she meets Yakov. He is just desperate to go home. They recognise something in each other. A need for friendship, but something else fizzy beneath the surface. A refusal to accept the bad hand that life has dealt them. A reckless desire to change things up for the better. So when the island just off the coast of their town goes up for sale, it’s no surprise they want it. But how can two children possibly buy an island? And what will they risk to be able call it their own?

  • Harper and Splash

    £6.99

    Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Impulsive Harper and her fun-loving dolphin, Splash, are always looking for adventure. When a search for an ancient turtle leads them to the Mangrove Swamps, Harper and Splash’s actions put everyone in danger. Can Harper find her magic in time to save their friends?

  • The busy beaver

    £6.99

    Zoe loves living at her uncle’s rescue zoo because there’s always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret. She can actually TALK to the animals! Buster the new beaver is determined to build a dam before his friend Betty arrives at the rescue zoo. But when he runs out of wood, the busy beaver creates a mess! Can Zoe find a way to help?

  • Max and Chaffy hunt for the pirate’s gold

    £6.99

    A treasure hunt and a secret cove are adventure enough, so imagine Max and Chaffy’s delight when they discover a Puffa-Chaffy, who can blow bubbles that allow them to go on an undersea adventure that leads them to – GOLD!

  • Kensuke’s kingdom

    £7.99

    Michael Morpurgo’s children’s classic is now a major movie animation starring Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins and Ken Watanabe. With screen play by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. From the award-winning author of War Horse.

  • When pigs go bad!

    £9.99

    There’s evil afoot in the form of the rich but bored architect, Mr Big the pig. He has plans to steal Peng’s superhero gadget collection. When half of Spanners’ latest inventions go missing and he and Peng get blamed for several dastardly crimes, the superheroes realise they need to kick into action. But are they all about to be out gadget-ed and can they stop arguing for long enough to find out?

  • Koku Akanbi and the king of lost souls

    £7.99

    Koku Akanbi’s newfound ghostly powers have been wreaking havoc, landing him in detention and a whole heap of trouble. Having to find a way back to Olori – his family’s homeland – is tough enough, but he is soon sent on a dangerous quest to find the three most powerful objects in the world. If that’s not enough, Koku is also faced with the biggest decision of his life. With the fate of Olori in his hands, can Koku and his super-powered friends save the day before it’s too late?

  • Someone’s been messing with reality

    £7.99

    A fast-paced extra-terrestrial adventure