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A beautiful gift edition of Aesop's Fables featuring eight classic stories.

The shocking finale to the bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series is set in Chicago's infamous Murder Hotel, where HH Holmes (aka the Devil in the White City) traps his victims in a labyrinth of death. For Audrey Rose and Thomas, their mystery-solving partnership will end in a wedding---or death.

A collection of short stories featuring familiar characters from the "Alex Rider" series. From the dangers of SAS training, high-speed ski-ing in Colorado and a parasailing journey which could go horribly wrong - it provides insight into the life of teenage super-spy Alex Rider.

The dapper staff of The Watering Hole are always eager to serve their clientele with grace and charm. But little do the patrons know that these handsome gents are actually penguins in disguise! The sharplydressed flightless birds love all that the human world offers, but as the saying goes: “You can take the penguin out of the Antarctic, but you can’t take the Antarctic out of the penguin!”* *Not all penguins come from the Antarctic.**** Yes, this actually matters in the world of Penguin Gentlemen.

The second book in the magical Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.

Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .When they're whisked away to ancient Egypt in the tree house, Jack and Annie learn how to read hieroglyphics with the help the ghostly Queen of the Nile.But secret codes aren't the only puzzle they have to solve. How do they get out of the pyramid full of mummies? And there's still the problem of who all these magical books belong to. Who is this mysterious M?

Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue kitten. He lives high up in an old house on a hill. He's never left home, but then his grandfather tells him about the Way - a secret martial art for cats.Now Varjak must use the Way to survive in a city full of dangerous dogs, cat gangs and, strangest of all the mysterious Vanishings.

Quin has spent her life as a pawn. She was trained to kill and manipulated to guarantee her family s power. And now that she s broken free of that life, she s found herself trapped again, hostage to a plot that has been centuries in the making. Her best friend Shinobu s mind has been corrupted, the Young Dread has aligned with her enemy John, and the bloodthirsty Watchers are being awakened and gathered.But Quin will no longer be a pawn. Quin is a Seeker. She stands for light in a shadowy world. She will face the vengeance of the past and its enemies and save herself and the ones she loves - or she will die trying.

My name is Eleanor Kerchner.You can call me the Queen.I died in 1895.Now it s time to play.A chilling ghost story by the bestselling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles, Holly Black.Recipient of a Newbery Honor Award. An ALA Notable Book. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book. A School Library Journal Best Book. A Booklist Editor s Choice Books for Youth. A Publishers Weekly Best Children s Book. A 2013 Goodreads Choice award nominee. A People Magazine 'Best New Kids Book'.

A hitched ride home in a snowstorm turns sinister when one of the passengers plots for the ride to end in disaster.

Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world...

Supplementary investigations into the conspiracy of the five chief officers reveal new information regarding the covert roles persons such as Chairman Owl, Internal Affairs Agent Nino, and Furawau Inspection Department Agent Canarii played in the coupd'état. Furthermore, Inspection Department personnel files have been updated to reflecttheir post-centennial anniversary status. Release of files-approved.

Translation of "Tensei shitara suraimu datta ken - Mamono no kuni no arukikata - vol. 3"--Colophon.

Following the breakout success of his instant festive classic, The Night I Met Father Christmas, get ready for the brilliant new novel from comedian, actor and bestselling author, Ben Miller!

"e;Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area ...?"e;Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime acrossMoreland. Although Grace is still too young, she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her brother, Bren, can do it, why can't she?So when Grace finds herself alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the chance to prove she's up to the task. But the map transports Grace to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems ... Has she taken on more than she can handle?Be transported to a world like no other in this steampunk, fantasy adventure with family at its heart from Blue Peter Book Award-winner Vashti Hardy.

Beyond Good and Evil. Beyond Ever Afters.The fairy tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion in this sixth and final book of Soman Chainani's bestselling fantasy series.Who will sit on Camelot's throne and rule the Endless Woods? Who will be the One True King? Prepare yourself for the End of Ends . . .

A heartwarming and unforgettable middle-grade debut about one boy's journey to fix his family, with the help of some unexpected friends he meets along the way.

Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot---and two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission. After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals. Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves.

They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys... and they even smell like the Bad Guys in this fully illustrated, laugh-out-loud adventure. Mr Wolf and his bad, bad buddies are getting ready for an out of this world adventure. Will they come back down to earth? And, if they do, will they survive what's waiting for them? Should you panic? Should you cry? NO! Just sit back and watch the fur fly as the world's baddest good guys take on two new adventures.

The third laugh-out-loud, high-voltage adventure from superstar ALESHA DIXON in collaboration with Katy Birchall Aurora Beam is a SUPER ANNOYED SUPERHERO. She's desperate to help her mum and grandma track down the stolen precious stone that holds the key to her family's powers, but they're insisting she sit this one out. There's a DANGEROUS SUPERVILLAIN on the loose and not even Lightning Girl and the Bright Sparks may be a match for him or her. Worried that whoever has the stone will destroy it and flick the switch off on her powers for ever, Aurora refuses to hide at home and stay safe. What can she discover about master-of-disguise the Blackout Burglar? And about his boss, the secret supervillain with a deep-seated desire for revenge... Laughs on every page and fantastically funny art throughout.

James Patterson has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain and inspire a generation of children - with the first and only children's adventure series officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives. Max Einstein is never going to be your average 12-year-old kid.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Twelve Angels Weeping written by Dave Rudden, and read by the author, Pippa Bennett-Warner and Nicholas Briggs. Twelve extraordinary Doctor Who stories, each featuring a monstrous villain from the Doctor Who world. On every planet that has existed or will exist, there is a winter . . . Many of the peoples of Old Earth celebrated a winter festival. A time to huddle together against the cold; a time to celebrate being half-way out of the dark. But shadows are everywhere, and there are some corners of the universe which have bred the most terrible things, lurking in the cold between the stars. Here are twelve stories - one for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas - to remind you that to come out of the darkness we need to go into it in the first place. We are not alone. We are not safe. And, whatever you do: dont blink.

Super Mario: The Big Coloring Book (Nintendo (R)) is an exciting and vibrant book published by Random House USA Inc. This fascinating book was crafted by the renowned author, Random House, and was first published in the year 2020. As the title suggests, it's a coloring book that transports you into the whimsical world of Super Mario, one of the most iconic characters from Nintendo. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, it's a mix of activity, gaming, and art, appealing to both children and adults alike. It's not just a book, but an interactive journey that allows the reader to add their touch to the Super Mario universe. Published by Random House USA Inc, it's a testament to their commitment to providing engaging and high-quality books. The book is written in English.

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The tenth book in an action-packed, time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest.Join Tom and Aztec girl, Zuma, as they travel through time, battling the mightiest warriors of the past!

PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! You, the hero of this story, are a member of the Sky Watch keeping the floating island The Nimbus safe. When this island suddenly crashes out of the sky into the Ocean of Tempests below, you must battle storms and sea beasts in your mission to raise it from the deep.

Fourth title in a mythic adventure series in which the heroes are owls!In the owl kingdom, a war between good and evil is raging. On one side, Soren and the noble owls of the Great Ga'hoole tree. On the other, Soren's fearsome brother Kludd, who wears a terrifying metal mask to cover his battle scars. Driven by an all-consuming lust for power, Kludd leads his forces in a brutal attack on the Great Ga'Hoole Tree.Meanwhile, Soren is asked to lead a mission back to the one place he never wanted to see again - St Aegolius Academy for Orphaned Owls. He and his crew will have to enter St Aggie's as spies, then leave without being noticed...or caught.Soren escaped the rocky confines of St Aggie's once. If the Ga'Hoole tree is to be saved he must do it again...