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When a meteorite harbouring alien lifeform crashes to Earth near Crooked Oak, Pete, Nancy and Krish are determined to find it. But horrifying consequences abound, not least what they uncover deep down in Killburn Mine, in this gruesome and gripping story from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith.

As usual, Danny and Sammy were heading to their school when they came across a magnificent finding that would turn the day into an exciting adventure as they made friends with a unique baby dragon.Danny and Sammy discovered their brotherhood bond and ability to care for a baby dragon they named Spark, as they feared revealing their secret to anyone. Why did Danny and Sammy decide on that particular name for the baby dragon? Will they be able to ignore their family circle of trust?Join Danny, Sammy and Spark on their adventurous journey to discover the true essence of friendship and family.The book introduces the reader to the importance of respecting family bonds, honesty, caring for others, sharing, and being good listeners.

Edison Maksim Nathaniel Vincent knows the meanings of his names but can he become all his names make him out to be? In the second of the Edison series our hero re-enters the Eternal Forest to explore the mysterious Castle of Doubt, confront the UNKNOWN and discover enemies new and old.

Three children befriend Tobias, after waking him from a hundred year sleep, when they play an old fun fair game called the Mystery Machine, which uses magic to whisk them away on many amazing adventures - to a dragon's den, a pirate ship, and also a witch's birthday party, and much more.

Join Chrystal, the last reindeer with blue eyes, on an epic journey through treacherous terrain in this thrilling and romantic Christmas adventure. As she navigates the hostile world of reindeer, Chrystal must overcome countless challenges and obstacles to survive. This captivating tale will captivate readers of all ages and leave them enchanted with the world of reindeer forever.

In the year 79 AD a loyal dog finds herself at the mercy of an aristocrat with nefarious intentions - while the shadow of Mount Vesuvius looms . . .

A breathtaking contemporary YA thriller - serious questions and hot romance in an irresistible twisty mystery. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying.Jo used to be the perfect high-school girl - class president, popular, bright and successful. But when nude photos of her were leaked to the entire school, her grades plummeted, her friends fell away and now she's a reckless, difficult social outcast. The girl who 'deserved' it.Then her former best friend Maddie disappears. Everyone else assumes Maddie has just run away but that doesn't add up to Jo. To discover the truth, Jo needs to get back in with the group of classmates who have shut her out: the boys who betrayed her and the clique of girls who whisper behind her back. And she has to make it look as if she wants to be there. The only way back in is through Hudson. An old fling with his own reasons for finding Maddie, he persuades Jo to fake date him. And it works. But as the truth about Maddie's disappearance comes to light, so do long-hidden secrets from Jo's past. Who is Jo really trying to find?Maddie, or the girl she herself used to be? A gripping read, perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, We Were Liars and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

Hidden in the heart of the rainforest lies a secret... if three friends can survive long enough to find it. An action-packed jungle adventure, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell's The Explorer and M.G. Leonard's Twitch.Billionaire beauty mogul Anura Hegarty has pledged to acquire as much as the rainforest as possible to preserve it. But when armed guards appear and bring in portable terrariums to capture wildlife, Jessica and her friend Renata realise something much more sinister is going on.The rainforest holds a frog with a secret to staying young forever, and Jessica and Renata know they must find and save it first! Together with Briony-Rose, the girls journey deeper into the rainforest. Danger and betrayal lurk in every corner, and soon they're running for their lives, dodging blow darts and falling into traps. Will the children make it out of the forest alive?Praise for Mitch Johnson'Fizzes with adventure and great characters who pop from the page' - Peter Bunzl, bestselling author of Cogheart'I read it all in one gulp!' - Ross Welford, bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster'A bonkers Willy-Wonka nightmare designed to get children thinking about the effects of everything they buy' - Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of The Midnight Guardians'A zany adventure that will make you bubble with laughter and fizz with indignation on behalf of our planet' - Maria Kuzniar, bestselling author of The Ship of Shadows'An exploding soda geyser of a book - an adventure story that will make you laugh, make you angry and make you want to do something to fix this crazy, messed up world' - Charlie Higson, bestselling author of Young Bond and The Enemy'Pop! is an explosive and unforgettable adventure with defiant heroes, devious villains, deadly corporate secrets all told with Johnson's brilliant humour. I loved it' - Tamsin Winter, bestselling author of Jemima Small Versus the Universe

Yesterday Crumb is no ordinary girl - and she's about to face her biggest challenge yet. With magic in every teacup, this is perfect for readers aged 8-12 and fans of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency and Starfell. Yesterday Crumb is determined, brave and nearly ready to defeat a formidable foe: Mr Weep, the Lord of the Dead. Reunited with her beloved Dwimmerly End - a magical, walking teashop - apprentice tea witch Yesterday and her friends begin to search for Mr Weep's weakness. Except the dark influence of a strange flower is taking hold of Yesterday's friends and allies, turning them cold-hearted and pitting them against each other. As the flower's effects spread further, Yesterday needs to save her friends and rally the magical world to overcome Mr Weep's dark reign...But there's nothing that can't be solved with a pot of tea, best friends and a BIG dash of magic!Praise for Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup:'Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup is endlessly enchanting. The world building is so fresh and inventive, the characters so charming and individual... I can't wait for my next visit to Dwimmerly End!' - Annabel Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'A scrumptious world with dollops of charm.' - Michael Mann, author of Ghostcloud

From New York Times bestselling author Faith Erin Hicks comes a feel-good graphic novel about friendship and fitting in.

Funny, surprising, and tender, Friends with Boys by Faith Erin Hicks is a pitch perfect YA graphic novel full of spooky supernatural fun.

An action-packed, full colour, comic adventure full of humour and heart - perfect for readers aged 9+.

Discover all about barmy beasts and cagey creatures across historyin Horrible Histories Animals. From gory stories of stone age sacrifices,Roman murderous games, a clever Victorian baboon giventhe job of a railway signal man to the bat-inspired invention ofsonar. A brand new classic Horrible Histories book, perfect forfans old and new.

Unlock the legends. Unleash the magic. Save your home. A gripping story about children finding their power within, with the guidance of the Black Knight from King Arthur's Round Table. Fablehouse is a children's home like no other. Heather and her friends who live here have magic at their fingertips. The children have a powerful friend in Pal, an Arthurian knight who teaches them to harness the powers they find within themselves. But not everyone the children meet is on their side. Fablehouse is threatened by an inspector who is searching for a reason to close down this safe haven for mixed-race children. The kids and their devoted carer Miss Isolde vow to save their home, but Pal is distracted. He cannot rest until he's completed the quest given to him by King Arthur centuries ago. Can magic help the residents of Fablehouse fulfil their destiny, or will it leave them more excluded from society than ever? Heather can conjure fire from within herself, but is scared that she will never learn to control its force. She knows that fire can destroy - can she also learn how to use it to protect herself, her friends and their beloved home?

No one wanted to hear Estie's side of the story. Now she's on a mission to make sure the truth is heard . . . A page-turning mystery novel in verse about identity, friendship and learning to use your voice, with accessible text and beautiful illustrations throughout. When twelve-year-old Estie is expelled from school, she's sent to stay with her aunt in Scotland over the summer. Even though Estie knows what she did was right. Even though nobody, not even her mum, asked to hear her side of the story. Estie's determined to keep her barriers up and stick to herself until the holidays are over. But when she comes across an intricately folded paper bird with a secret message written inside - a message from someone desperate to tell their own unbelieved story - a chord is struck, and Estie can't help but follow the clues to the next piece of artwork. Who are these messages from? And what will their secret reveal about the town? In helping to uncover the anonymous artist's truth, Estie just might find the words to tell her own. . .

Join Marvel's fan-favourites Rocket and Groot in this hilarious,high-octane original graphic novel!

Cassie Richardson wants revenge. She's angry. And dead. Like, murdered dead. Working for Dial One for Revenge - an afterlife vengeance for hire, she remains top of the leader board and powering through her cases to get her hundred file. Inside it - her killer's name.

With her devious father back to his full power, and Odolf and Fred gone, Emba Oak is at rock bottom. It's enough to make anyone want to run and hide. But Emba is not a giving-up kind of girl and if she has to face ghastly ghosts, pirates and an ancient sea monster to bring Odolf home, then she's going to give it everything she's got.

Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron Age world through the suspenseful dual narrative of a boy and girl both battling to survive. In an utterly one-of-a-kind blend of fiction and history, a master storyteller explores the mystery and life of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body.Estrild is not like the other girls in her village; she wants to be a warrior. Varick, the orphan boy who helps her train in spite of his twisted back, also stands apart. In a world where differences are poorly tolerated, just how much danger are they in?Inspired by the true discovery of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body in Northern Germany, Newbery Medalist and master storyteller Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron age world as she breathes life back into the Windeby child, left in the bog to drown with a woolen blindfold over its eyes.This suspenseful exploration of lives that might have been by a gifted, intellectually curious author is utterly one of a kind. Includes several arresting photos of archeological finds, including of the Windeby child.

Hinata is a shy fifth grader who ends up caring for Chris, his grandfather's Shiba Inu. Chris is apparently a highly distinguished former police dog, but he's not the most reliable pooch¿he's terrified of bugs! One day while Hinata and Chris are out on a walk, a patrol car siren blares: There's been a jewel heist in the neighborhood! As the police desperately investigate the crime, Hinata and the cowardly great detective Chris just happen to come across a vital clue...¿

One day, Mai comes across a creepy game called Nightmare. She¿s heard bad rumors about it, and she¿s got no interest in playing. That is, until a mysterious voice gives her a choice: play the game or lose everyone she cares about. She¿ll play to protect her loved ones, but that means putting herself at risk. After all, dying in game has terrible, real-word consequences. To make matters worse, her classmates Asagi and Sugiura have been caught up in the twisted game too. They have no choice but to work together to beat the game!

When Suhana, Mia and Ayaan are transported back to 1911, they're excited to meet some amazing people fighting for women's rights! But will they be able to get back to the present without changing the course of history?

Best-selling STITCH HEAD is brought to almost-life again in this monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition. Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime...

Detri's Round Trip will entertain children as well as illustrate principles that are important for children to distinguish as they move through life. Detri's adventure reveals several important life lessons for children such as persistence, self-esteem and self-control. One such lesson is how to face ones fears... showing how one can let them go and render them powerless. Detri's book will show children why their imaginary worlds are important and will teach them how to overcome their obstacles."The characters are endearing and show a descriptive and creative way to teach the valuable lesson of love. A wonderful book written with true compassion and heart." - Laura A. Berggren: Entrepreneur, Artist, and emphatic mother of 10 beautiful souls "The journey of Detri kept pulling me onward in the reading to discover more of his journey of self-discovery with new friends... It is a unique way to share these life's lessons. It was a lovely journey for me too." - Leslie Moe, Retired Teacher and Grandmother

El Viaje de Detri va a entretener a nios he ilustrar principios importantes para los nios para que puedan distinguir al pasar por la vida.La aventura de Detri revela lecciones de la vida a los nios, lecciones como perseverancia, auto estima y auto control. Una de esas lecciones es como enfrentar miedos.mostrando como uno puede dejarlos ir sin perder su fuerza.El libro de Detri revelar a los nios porque el mundo de la imaginacin es importante y como te puede ensear a sobre pasar tus obstculos.Los personajes son queridos y muestran de manera des_criptiva y creativa enseanzas valiosas de amor. Un libro maravilloso escrito con verdadero compasin del corazn.Laura A. Berggren: Empresaria, Artista; y madre emptica de 10 bellas almas.El viaje de Detri me mantena atrada a seguir la lectura y descubrir ms de su aventura de auto descubrimiento con sus nuevos amigos. Es una manera nica de compartir estas lecciones de la vida. Fue una aventura para m tambin.Leslie Moe, Maestra retirada y abuela.