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Kiki is a trainee witch. On her 13th birthday she must follow tradition and leave home to find a new village. She knows she has to use only her powers to make a living, but Kiki’s no good at potions or spells. Can she use her flying abilities to make her own way in the world? She sets out with her beloved black cat Jiji on an exciting journey, making new friends along the way.
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.
Think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Ever wondered who created the oldest library in the world? And have you heard the incredible tale of the masked knight – a rebel girl who became a military commander? In this illustrated and beautifully-written treasure trove of iconic amazing and hidden Muslim heroes, you’ll find people you might know, like Malala Yousafzai, Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali, as well as some you might not.
Philip Pullman returns to the world of ‘His Dark Materials’ with this novel, set ten years before ‘Northern Lights’ and featuring his much-loved character, Lyra Belacqua.
Just imagine what it would be like to be as small as a mouse; or as big as a house. Imagine what it would be like to explore the depths of the ocean, to travel into the past or the future – or something even stranger. In this companion to the classic ‘You Choose’, Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt celebrate the power of the imagination.
Meet Leonard – a lion like no other. Leonard’s best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don’t they? And what will the pair do when their way of life is threatened?
Zoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to much for lunch? The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from 3 up to make their own stories time and again.
When Hazel Wong’s beloved grandfather passes away, Daisy Wells is all too happy to accompany her friend (and Detective Society Vice President) to Hazel’s family estate in beautiful, bustling Hong Kong. But when they arrive they discover something they didn’t expect: there’s a new member of the Wong family. Daisy and Hazel think baby Teddy is enough to deal with, but as always the girls are never far from a mystery. Tragedy strikes very close to home, and this time Hazel isn’t just the detective. She’s been framed for murder! The girls must work together like never before, confronting dangerous gangs, mysterious suspects and sinister private detectives to solve the murder and clear Hazel’s name – before it’s too late.
Imagine you could go anywhere, with anyone and do anything! Where would you live? Where would you sleep? Who would be your friends? Go on – you choose! With the help of Nick Sharratt’s illustrations, this book looks at a whole range of scenarios where choosing is made fun.
‘One of Us is Lying’ is the story of what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide. Pay close attention and you might solve this.
‘Each Peach Pear Plum’ is a classic picture book that won the Kate Greenaway Medal. In pictures and words it introduces the very youngest of readers to a number of characters from traditional stories.
Sephy is a Cross – a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a Nought – a ‘colourless’ member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood. But that’s as far as it can go. Against a background of prejudice, distrust and mounting terrorist violence, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum – a romance that is to lead both of them into terrible danger.
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