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Beatrix Potter’s original tale all about a cheeky little squirrel called Nutkin has been beautifully adapted to picture book format. Potter’s original text appears in full alongside her engaging illustrations that bring her characters and their natural world to life in vivid colour.
This is a fascinating introduction to philosophy that will stretch your brain, challenge your problem-solving skills – and leave you totally weirded out. It’s packed with funny stories and cartoons, as well as silly quizzes that will test your knowledge and tickle your funny bone. Written by philosophy lecturer Dr Brandon Robshaw, this mindboggling guide to philosophy is perfect for kids aged 9-12.
When Mole goes boating with Ratty instead of spring-cleaning, he discovers a new world. As well as the river and the Wild Wood, there is Toad’s craze for fast travel – which leads him and his friends into a lot of trouble.
This classic tale of a handsome, spirited horse, ‘Black Beauty’ has been a children’s favourite for over 100 years. Anna Sewell tells the story of Beauty’s life from a young foal through to a working horse.
Having solved the mystery of Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude’s non-murder and uncovered the location of Grand Uncle Vile’s long-lost treasure, Shenanigan Swift might just be in the running for junior detective of the year. But when robbers target Swift House, her sleuthing skills are tested like never before. The trail leads Shenanigan and her sisters to Paris and the Hotel Martinet, home of the estranged French branch of the Swift family. From there, the girls must track down Ouvolpo, a gang of daring thieves who design each of their crimes as audacious pieces of art. What links Ouvolpo and the Swifts? Where will they strike next? And why has Uncle Maelstrom taken to wearing an earring again?
Twenty-five years into the future, no humans are allowed in the Wildlands – a vast area in Britain where wolves, lynx and bison roam free. The only exception is a high-speed train line between London and Glasgow that crosses right through the heart of the project. Thirteen-year-old Astrid and her little sister, Indie, are onboard when their train slows to a brief, unexpected stop – and they find themselves accidentally left behind. Stranded in this place of astonishing natural wonders and terrible dangers, they have only a rucksack, a phone without signal – and each other. As every wrong turn takes them deeper into the Wildlands, do they have the ingenuity and determination to survive? How far would YOU go to find your way home?
Spot can’t wait to stay overnight at Steve’s house, but he forgets to pack an important item – his teddy! Luckily, Spot’s Mum saves the day – and night!
Through the foggy streets of Victorian London to the deepest countryside, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson embark on eight thrilling investigations.
Father is in trouble, and Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis have to leave their home in London and go into hiding in the countryside. Each day, the children run down to the nearby railway station, where they say good morning to the Station Master and hello to Perks the Porter and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the stranger on board the 9:15 a.m. train might be able to help track him down.
From the strange case of ‘The Red-Headed League’ to the extraordinary tale of ‘The Engineer’s Thumb’, Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challenging for the immortal detective’s unique powers of deduction.
Christmas is complete chaos this year! The whole Brooks family are visiting for the festive break, there’s a Secret Santa to organise and Lottie has to prepare for her big performance in the Christmas play as the back-end of a reindeer. Will she survive the festivities intact?
From hilarious MEGA-bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks book with a twist! Hi, Lottie Brooks here! I’ve just found out that you’ve all been reading about my most EMBARRASSING moments for years . . . it’s meant to be my TOTALLY SECRET PRIVATE DIARY!!Seems like it’s only fair then that it’s YOUR TURN! Lottie has been sharing her most cringe-inducing moments for years, and this book sums up all of Lottie’s knowledge and wisdom for a totally ESSENTIAL guide to life. Lottie and her friends are here to help you through those tweenage years with their best advice on school, friendship, crushes and, most importantly, SNACKS.Filled with BRAND-NEW stories and Lottie inspired activities, plus space for you to write and draw as well, grab a pen (and maybe a KitKat Chunky, for energy) and get ready to learn from Lottie!What will you find inside:Tips and advice from LottieHilarious activities including Would you Rather, d
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