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When Sounder chases after the Sheriff's deputies he is shot and he crawls away, seemingly to die. For weeks the boy thinks that he has lost both his father and his dog, but then Sounder comes back, lame and missing an ear. The boy continues to search for his father, until a few years later the father returns home, disabled from a quarry accident.
Lydia, Christopher and Natalie are used to domestic turmoil. Their parents' divorce has not made family life any easier in either home. The children bounce to and fro between their volatile mother, Miranda, and Daniel, their out-of-work actor father. Then Miranda advertises for a cleaning lady who will supervise the children after school - and Daniel gets the job, disguised as Madame Doubtfire. This is a bittersweet, touching and extremely funny book.
There was once a tiny doll who belonged to a girl who did not care for dolls. One day when the little girl was shopping in the supermarket with her mother, she threw the tiny doll into a deep freeze. So the tiny doll had to stay there, cold and lonely, and frightened by people shuffling all the food round her. But someone came along who felt sorry for her, and thought of ways to make her happier, so the tiny doll began to smile again.
Fleeing from the evil Sir Philip Morton, Peter Brownrigg finds himself on the wrong side of the law. On the run to London he meets Kit and the two decide to stick together. But a chance discovery endangers their lives and soon Peter is deep in murderous plots, secrets and even treason.Set in the turbulent days of Elizabeth I, this classic story of danger and intrigue conjures up a world of mystery, twists and turns and thrilling action.
Mary and her young brother Peter are the only survivors of an aircrash in the middle of the Australian desert. Facing death from exhaustion and starvation, they meet an aboriginal boy who helps them to survive, and guides them along their long journey. But a terrible misunderstanding results in a tragedy that neither Mary nor Peter will ever forget...
Spy Cat: Safari is the third thrilling adventure in Andrew Cope's brilliant Spy Cat series. The purrrfect spy is a pet with cat-titude. Exotic animals are being kidnapped from around the world and all clues lead to the mysterious Lord Large in his country manor house. Lara and the Spy Pups are sent to investigate but they get caught by an awfully furrrrmiliar bad guy. Now it's all up to agent 009, otherwise known as Shakespeare the cat. Can he rescue the animals, including the Spy Dogs, and save the day? 'An imaginative, creative feast' - Radio TimesSpy Dog - another book in the Spy Pets world - was the winner of the Richard and Judy 7+ developing reader award, and the Red House Children's Book Award.
The Hunger Games meets The Road in a stunning debut novel from a powerful new voice in YA fiction. *Shortlisted for the Branford Boase award 2016*Adam Stone wants freedom and peace. He wants a chance to escape Blackwater, the dust-bowl desert town he grew up in. Most of all, he wants the beautiful Sadie Blood. Alongside Sadie and the dangerous outsider, Kane, Adam will ride the Blackwater Trail in a brutal race that will test them all, body and soul. Only the strongest will survive.The prize? A one-way ticket to Sky-Base and unimaginable luxury.And for a chance at this new life, Adam will risk everything . . .Good luck - and may you live to see the sky.'Pacy and gripping, with echoes of Mad Max and a dash of Brave New World.' Sally Green, author of Half Bad
. Timothy Pope is blown this way and that way in the windy park -- but among the whistling wind and blustering brollies could that be a shark he spies through his telescope. Peep through the die-cut hole in the pages of the book to find out. A third book in the bestselling Shark in the Park series -- it's fin-tastic fun!
Billie is forced to leave the only home she's ever known when her mother decides they should move to a new house in a small town. But her mother thinks Billie is making it up With the help of her new friend Aladdin, Billie desperately tries to uncover the house's dark, tragic history .
Dreamer. Rebel. Hero.Wadjda has one simple wish - to race her friend Abdullah on her very own bicycle. But in Saudi Arabia, it is considered improper for girls to ride bikes and her parents forbid her from having one. Sick of playing by the rules, Wadjda schemes different ways to make money and buy the bike herself. But freedom comes at a high price . . .Set against the shifting social attitudes of the Middle East, The Green Bicycle explores gender roles, conformity, and the importance of family, all with wit and irresistible heart.
She can nip. A board book about brushing teeth featuring a lovable little crocodileDiscover the big moments and daily routines of every toddler's life, with lovable animal characters and a playful, rhyming text.
This is a fully-illustrated, 32-page picture book for children by the authors of A STREET CAT NAMED BOB. When Bob finds a lost little puppy in the park, he remembers what it's like to be homeless and hungry so he does all he can to help his new friend. Perfect for younger fans of Bob the cat and James Bowen.
Early one morning the little train wakes up in his home town, Little Snoreing, and decides to go on an adventure. First published by The Bodley Head in 1974, this new edition brings the classic little train back to life for a whole new generation.
High school can be hell.Cam knows what it s like to be haunted. He s spent more time in Hell than any angel ever should. And his freshest Hell is high school, where Lilith, the girl he can t stop loving, is serving out a punishment for his crimes. Cam made a bet with Lucifer: he has fifteen days to convince the only girl who really matters to him to love him again. If he succeeds, Lilith will be allowed back into the world, and they can live their lives together. But if he fails . . . there s a special place in Hell just for him. Tick-tock.The long-awaited new novel in the global bestselling Fallen series.
A sturdy board book that includes full-page shaped gatefold flaps with peep-through die-cuts on each one. It lets you peep through the flaps to guess who's on the other side then turn over to see. Who's in the woods going for a walk?
Can Peter and friends solve the mystery of his dad's long-lost flying machine? Peter, Lily and Benjamin are very excited to hear about Mr Bouncer's most amazing invention ever - a flying machine that was crash-landed in Mr McGregor's garden by Peter's father. Peter is determined to find it! But the garden is a dangerous place.
You can't outrun your own history . . .Still trapped in Victorian London, FBI agent Chevie Savano is determined to help her friend Riley find his long-lost brother. But the WARP wormhole has other ideas . . .Pulled two centuries into the past, Chevie and Riley find themselves in the village of Mandrake. Under siege from prowling monsters that have escaped from the wormhole, the village's only protector is the sinister Witchfinder - a man with a hidden past and deadly powers.With Chevie branded a witch and sentenced to be burned at the stake, can Riley thwart the Witchfinder's plans before he destroys them all?W.A.R.P. The Forever Man is the third book in the new time-travel adventure series from the bestselling author ofArtemis Fowl.
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Pumpkin Party is a delightful book for children, penned by none other than the popular character herself, Peppa Pig. Published in 2015, this book perfectly captures the spirit of Halloween and the joy of throwing a party. The story revolves around Peppa and her friends as they throw a pumpkin-themed party, complete with costumes, decorations, and of course, lots of fun. The book belongs to the genre of Children's Fiction and is perfect for young readers who are fans of the Peppa Pig television series. The narrative is simple, engaging and filled with colorful illustrations that are sure to captivate the young minds. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK, this book is a testament to their commitment to providing quality children's literature. Overall, Peppa Pig: Peppa's Pumpkin Party is a must-have in your child's book collection.
At Tamerlane Hall, Evelyn finds a horde of children: the gentle Glens, the plaintive Howliboos, and above all, the uninhibited Savages. They are controlled - or not - by a host of parents, supernumerary Uncles and Aunts, Nannies and nurserymaids. Evelyn survives the Christmas festivities - just - returning home none too soon.
Follow the clues. Crack the code. Stay alive.Potions, puzzles and the occasional explosion are all in a day's work for young apothecary Christopher Rowe. Murder is another matter.It's a dangerous time to be the apprentice of Benedict Blackthorn. A wave of mysterious murders has sent shockwaves through London, and soon Christopher finds himself on the run. His only allies are his best friend, Tom, courageous Molly, and a loyal feathered friend, Bridget. His only clues are a coded message about his master's most dangerous project, and a cryptic warning - 'Tell no one!'The race is on for Christopher: crack the code and uncover its secret, or become the next victim . . .A brilliant, fast-paced adventure perfect for fans of Percy Jackson.
When Moomintroll finds a beautiful shiny pebble, Snorkmaiden thinks it might be a star - and if it is a star, then Moomin can make a wish! But wishes are difficult things to get right, and while Moomin worries about what his wish will be, the star's shine begins to fade.
Alison Hubble is shocked when she wakes up to find a twin in the bed next to her. And she keeps doubling... and doubling... and doubling!
Senior year is supposed to be easy, but for Ryan Dean West, there are no guarantees.Ryan Dean finds himself as the rugby team's new captain and stand-off - the position once played by his lost friend, Joey. Plus, somehow he's inherited as his roommate Sam Abernathy, a twelve-year-old cooking whiz with extreme claustrophobia and a serious crush on Annie Altman, Ryan Dean's girlfriend.And Ryan Dean has his own problems, too - he's haunted by things from his past that he can't escape, fear of losing Annie, and the fact that sometimes the uncontrollable force of friendship moves under its own power.
A colouring book filled with detailed line artwork that brings to life A Christmas Carol in a unique way. This is story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Marley's ghost, threaded with imaginative, delicate patterns all clearly outlined in pen and ink, make ideal compositions to colour.
It wasn't a thing, it was a bit of shaped sky . And the first step is to try and hitch a ride on a new kind of truck, a truck with wings - Concorde. The final title in the magnificent trilogy, The Bromeliad.
Alfie and Grandma are very special friends, and together they have lots of adventures! A special edition of previously published stories collected together in a celebration of grandmas and grandchildren from Shirley Hughes, creator of Dogger.
A beautiful journal for use throughout the year, packed with quotes, inspiration and words of wisdom from the much-loved, bestelling and award-winning novel WONDER.
From Richelle Mead, the #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy and Bloodlines, comes a breathtaking new fantasy steeped in Chinese folklore. For as long as Fei can remember, there has been no sound in her village, where rocky terrain and frequent avalanches prevent residents from self-sustaining. Fei and her people are at the mercy of a zip-line that carries food up the treacherous cliffs from Beiguo, a mysterious faraway kingdom. When villagers begin to lose their sight, deliveries from the zip-line shrink and many go hungry. Fei's home, the people she loves, and her entire existence are plunged into crisis, under threat of darkness and starvation.But soon Fei is awoken in the night by a searing noise, and sound becomes her weapon.Richelle Mead takes readers on a triumphant journey from the peak of Fei's jagged-mountain village to the valley of Beiugo, where a startling truth and an unlikely romance will change her life forever.
Spring is in the air and Peter, Lily and Benjamin are looking for fun! Look inside for colouring, mazes, a yummy Easter recipe and more, all with a sunny springtime theme. With four pages packed with stickers - some to use with the puzzles and lots more, too. Do all the activities to earn your puzzle-skills award.
Benjamin thinks Lily is amazing - she knows everything! Lily promises to teach Benjamin about nature and they set off on a nature walk together. Peter is bored - he wants to go on an adventure, but his friends are more interested in leaves and bugs - and feeling left out, he sets off on a radish raid in Mr McGregor's garden.
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