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The Night Bus Hero
£7.99Told from the perspective of a bully, this book explores themes of homelessness, while celebrating kindness, friendship and the potential everyone has to change for the good. Inspired by Onjali’s own childhood experiences of growing up in London and seeing the impact of homelessness on those around her, ‘The Night Bus Hero’ follows an unlikely friendship between our narrator and Thomas – who lives in the park. Can they get to the bottom of some unusual thefts taking place across the city, and discover what it takes to be a real hero?
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Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow Book 3
£12.99Morrigan Crow is determined, daring and ready for a new challenge: to step into her destiny as a Wundersmith, master the mysterious Wretched Arts, and control the power that threatens to consume her. She and her friends are proud to be in their second year of attendance at the magical Wundrous Society, and together they can face anything. But a strange illness has taken hold of Nevermoor, turning its peaceable Wunimals into mindless, vicious unnimals on the hunt. As victims of the Hollowpox multiply, panic spreads. And with the city she loves in a state of fear, Morrigan quickly realises it is up to her to find a cure for the Hollowpox, even if it will put her – and the rest of Nevermoor – in more danger than ever before.
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The Official Pokemon Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
£14.99The essential guide for any Pokémon fan, this updated and expanded encyclopedia contains eight Pokémon regions and newly discovered characters. Revisit unforgettable moments in Ash’s journey to become a Pokémon master.
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Awesomely Austen – Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park
£9.99A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout. Fanny Price is one of nine children, and her family are very poor. So when a distant relative offers to take her in – giving her the opportunity to grow up wealthy and comfortable – her parents jump at the chance. But money doesn’t always bring happiness, and Fanny struggles to settle into her new home, where the family are very cold towards her. Her only friend amongst them is Edmund, who tries his best to help her be happy.
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Awesomely Austen – Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey
£9.99A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout. Catherine Morland loves nothing more than reading a romantic novel, but as one of ten children she doesn’t have much time for reading or for romance. When she is seventeen, her wealthy neighbours invite her to spend the winter season with them in Bath – to experience balls, the theatre and other social delights for the first time. Catherine makes friends with the passionate Isabella, and dances with a handsome man called Henry, and it seems that all her dreams are coming true.
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Awesomely Austen – Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility
£9.99A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout. When Elinor and Marianne Dashwood’s father dies, they are forced to leave their home behind and move far away to a tiny cottage. Their lives look set to change for ever, in ways neither had expected. Elinor must leave behind the man she loves, whereas Marianne falls for their charming – but entirely unsuitable – new neighbour. The sisters will need each other’s support if they are to find happiness, but will they ever find the right balance of sense and sensibility?
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: An illustrated children’s classic
£12.99Join Jeremy and Jemima Pott on a madcap adventure in the world’s most famous magical, flying car – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Dad started the engine. It made two loud sneezes – CHITTY! CHITTY! – and two small explosions – BANG! BANG! – and thundered into life!
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First Fairy Tales
£14.99Bursting with magic and mischief, adventures abound with this new collection of classic fairytales authored by bestselling author Margaret Mayo. Join favourite characters as they scale beanstalks, ride in carriages made of pumpkins, and eat poisoned apples.
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The Goody
£12.99Chirton Krauss is a good child – the very goodest. He does everything he is told, when he is told. He even does good things without being told. He eats his broccoli, he goes to bed on time and he never, ever sticks his finger up his nose. Meanwhile, Chirton’s sister, Myrtle, is NOT a good child. She stays up late, she never cleans out the rabbit’s hutch and she drops her choco puffs all over the carpet! But what will happen when Chirton Krauss decides that being THE GOODY isn’t so good after all?
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Dare to Be You: Defy Self-Doubt, Fearlessly Follow Your Own Path and Be Confiden
£9.99Drawing examples from sport, science and even business, ‘Dare to Be You’ empowers young readers to follow their own path, love what makes them different and question the world around them. Matthew Syed introduces children to the power of diverse thinking. When you stop doubting yourself, embrace change and let your kindness loose, you become your own action hero.
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When Secrets Set Sail
£7.99Usha is devastated when her grandmother Kali Ma passes away. Not quite fitting in at school, with her best friend moving away, and with an annoying new adoptive sister arriving, Usha feels lost. That is until Kali Ma’s ghost appears – with a task for her. Usha’s family home is full of history and secrets. Many years ago it was The House of the Ayahs – for those nannies who couldn’t return to their Indian homeland – and Kali Ma made a promise she couldn’t keep. She can’t pass on to the other side until Usha fulfils it. Today, Usha’s over-worked parents run the house as a home for refugees, but eviction threatens. The precious historical lease documents that could save them are lost. As the house slowly fills up with ghosts, that only she and her new sister Emtiaz can see, Usha realises she has more to save than just her grandmother’s ghost.