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A beautifully crafted epic adventure spiced with magic from the acclaimed author of Hour of the Bees.Fished from the river as an infant and raised by a roving band of street urchins who call themselves the Crowns, eight-year-old Duck keeps her head down and her mouth shut. It¿s a rollicking life, always thieving, always on the run ¿ until the ragtag Crowns infiltrate an abandoned cathedral in the city of Odierne and decide to put down roots. It¿s all part of the bold new plan hatched by the Crowns¿ fearless leader, Gnat, to ensure the Crowns always have a steady supply of food and money. But no sooner is Duck apprenticed to the kindly local baker than her allegiances start to blur. Who is she really: a Crown or an apprentice baker? And who does she want to be? Meanwhile, high above the streets of Odierne, on the roof of the unfinished cathedral, an old and ugly gargoyle grows weary of waiting to fulfil his own destiny to watch and protect. Told in alternating viewpoints, this exquisite novel evokes a timeless tale of love, self-discovery, and what it means to be rescued.

When Herbie and Violet's arch-enemy Sebastian Eels turns up in Eerie-on-Sea, seemingly back from the dead, it can only spell bad news. The town may welcome his entrepreneurial scheme to resurrect Festergrimm's Waxworks, a dusty and defunct old gallery of spooky characters from Eerie legend, but Herbie and Violet are suspicious of his motives. And when they learn the legend of Ludo Festergrimm the clockmaker, creator of a vast mechanical robot that wrought havoc in the wrong hands, they KNOW they're on the right track. But how can they get the residents of Eerie-on-Sea to believe them?

M.G. Leonard, internationally bestselling author of Twitch, Beetleboy and Adventures on Trains, is back with another thrilling wildlife mystery for birdwatching detectives The Twitchers! >> Twitch won the Sainsburys' Children's Book Award for Fiction 2021>> Twitch won the CRIMEFEST Award for Best Crime Novel for Children 2021>> "a twist-laden, thriller-like tale" Observer on Twitch>> "a lively, twisty crime drama" The Times on TwitchWhen Jack rescues a wounded cat, he quickly suspects foul play. Could there be a wildlife criminal on the loose in Briddvale?Jack rushes to investigate, determined to catch the culprit, only to stumble into a deepening mystery and a sinister criminal plot.Can Jack and The Twitchers stop the villains before it's too late?Praise for Twitch:¿Leonard knows her audience and the jeopardy comes in flocks ... Find your nest, curl up and enjoy.¿ The Times, Children's Book of the Week"A twist-laden, thriller-like tale of a bird-mad boy, some bullies and an escaped convict hiding in the nearby woods." Observer"A twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature." The Sunday Times"Simply genius." BBC Wildlife Magazine"[A] pacy mystery adventure featuring a birdwatching detective hot on the heels of a dangerous escaped prisoner." iNewspaper¿Leonard has crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus bird facts.¿ Irish Times¿A winged masterpiece.¿ Maz Evans¿Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! Just wonderful!¿ Dara McAnulty¿Birds, mystery and fowl play! What more could you want?¿ Gill Lewis¿Glorious! Full of excitement and wonder!¿ Sophie Anderson¿A brave and thrilling new adventure from one of my favourite writers. I honestly didn¿t put the book down until the very last, exciting, page-turn and I¿m twitching for the next adventure!¿ Jasbinder Bilan¿Twitch is an absolute triumph. The perfect blend of mystery and adventure, a winning hero with an eye for ornithological facts and a heart as big as the countryside, plus a cracking whipsmart plot, I think this is M. G. Leonard's best book yet.¿ Christopher Edge¿Cracking characters, beyond pacy plotting and an ending that is almost Bugsy Malone-esque!¿ Phil Earle¿Twitch is a compelling read ¿ an adventure mystery with birds ¿ what more could any reader want?!¿ Stephen Moss¿Adventure, friendship and the pure unassuming beauty of nature ... a book that could have been a collaboration between David Attenborough and Roald Dahl.¿ Dr Jess French¿A superb adventure of friendship, bravery and the wonderful world of birds, with a strong, but non-preachy theme of the benefits of connection with the natural world.¿ The Bookseller¿One of those really, really good books ¿ Recommended for readers around 8 to 12 years old, and grown-ups like me who still enjoy the delight of a great adventure story!¿ The Bookbag

¿A rip-roaring, soul-stirring adventure... Utterly enchanting!¿ Katharine Orton, author of Nevertell"Ghosts, pirates and the quiet power of friendship and kindness." Sarah Baker, author of Through the Mirror DoorA funny and imaginative adventure about searching for lost treasure and finding friendship along the way, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Lia Visirin.Treasure isn¿t always where you expect to find it¿River likes to go mooncatching, sweeping his net across the reflection of the night sky in the village pond. But when he accidentally wakes the ghost of Mona Brightly, River must find Monäs lost treasure before the ghost of the dastardly pirate Dashbuckle gets there first. This is classic children's storytelling at its best ¿ with lively characters and a whole lot of heart.

Henry wakes up in his new home, excited to play with the kids and go on new adventures with them. He soon realizes he was left home alone. Confused and scared, Henry is determined to find them and make sure he's not alone again. Join Henry on his adventure as he searches for his family so he isn't home alone.The Oh Henry series is based on real-life events. In this adventure, we learn about separation anxiety that an adopted animal may experience, and how to make them feel secure and loved. Older dogs may have come from situations out of their control, or they have been moved around a lot. They probably don't understand what happened and why they were taken away. Separation anxiety in animals is common, but it's how we deal with it and help them overcome it that makes the difference. Brenda Dzierlinga realized Henry was special, and he could teach others through all of his adventures. This book emphasizes empathy and understanding, and how to interact through kindness.In memory of Henry, partial proceeds from the Oh Henry series will be donated to various humane societies and rescues to help sponsor adoptions of older animals. Other merchandise is available on www.OhHenryBooks.com to help support adoptions as well.

What do birds want from Claire? A red-tailed hawk and an eccentric old man can help her find the answer but only if she can trust them.

No tempo em que o mundo girava ao contrário, Bianca e Rugeana recebem uma missão. Cada uma carregando uma caixa, as duas precisam percorrer céus de azul outonal, campos de girassóis e florestas com árvores de todos os tamanhos. Elas não sabem o que as espera: seria uma guerra? Uma missão humanitária? A amazona branca e a guerreira vermelha não sabem que sua

When a woman reports her 81 year old mother has not returned from her walk, Officer Jack's and Officer Kate's day turns into a walk in the woods.

While playing in the park one day, Muna finds a special purple seed. She takes it home and starts taking care of it. Throughout this story, your child will learn that beautiful things, like the environment, need to be taken care of in order for them to stay beautiful or become more beautiful!