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THE BFG meets MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE in this giant-sized whodunnit with a witchy twist, from the author of the bestselling The Train to Impossible Places.Trainee meadow witch Anwen is having a bad day - which gets much worse when a dead giant falls from the sky and destroys her village. But when she examines the body she discovers something interesting. This giant was murdered, which means a killer is on the loose!Tasked with sending a message to the giant kingdom via beanstalk, Anwen and her nemesis, trainee sorceress Cerys, accidentally find themselves whipped up into the sky and deposited in the giants' royal palace - where the king is missing. Using their perfect spy-size and witchy skills, the girls must track down his killer. But how can you investigate a murder mystery when you risk being stepped on by your suspects?

Two messy transgender kids fighting back against otherworldly monsters and the literal ghosts of their pasts: OLD WOUNDS is the freshest YA horror thriller of 2024, perfect for fans of Darren Charlton and Aiden ThomasErin and Max are two trans kids, just trying to get to California. Max is desperate to finally be able to transition, and Erin is longing to understand why she's on this trip to begin with, after Max suddenly broke up with her two years earlier. But when they find themselves stranded - and eventually separated - in the creepy woods of rural middle-America, they suddenly have much bigger problems. First, there's the creature that, according to legend, feeds on girls, hunting them through the shadows. And then there are the locals, who are searching for a female sacrifice. If either of them hope to survive to see the sunrise, Erin and Max will have to come together and stop running: from their attackers, from each other, and, ultimately, from themselves."Wholly original, endlessly subversive and genuinely terrifying." Laura Steven

The dazzling follow-up to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman. Step inside the pages of an immortal adventure... Rachel and Robert have defeated the tyrant Malstain and become the heroes of Krasnia, but all is not how it should be. Robert is swept away with his new friends, leaving Rachel alone to take care of her ailing father, who's lost without their beloved mother. From nowhere, a boy appears knowing the secrets of the hidden blood-red key. For the key is a way into the Hinterland - and Rachel must promise that, as a new key keeper, she will answer when it calls. When a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is illegally smuggled into the Hinterland, Rachel has no choice but to use her key to save Elsa. But her fate is linked to Krasnia, and Rachel must battle to save her home as she knows it. Praise for The Book of Stolen Dreams:"A new and important voice for young people." Michael Morpurgo"Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats." Ben Miller"A wonderful story. Gripping and magical." Anthony Horowitz

Get ready to hold your nose. Here are eight stupendously whiffy, oozy and rip-roaring traditional tales, retold with extra stink and slime in this smelly yet surprisingly charming collection. Perfect for independent readers or for sharing a giggly moment at story time, these tales will spark a smile at any age. Packed with colour illustrations, jokes and speech bubbles to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. From dragon dung and stinky socks to a legendary fart from 'The 1001 Nights', discover fairy tales you wish you'd always known and old favourites in a new, much funnier, light.

Join Poppy and Sam for a magical Christmas on Apple Tree Farm with this enchanting sticker book. Children will love choosing from over 150 stickers to finish the busy Christmas scenes, as well as spotting the little yellow duck on every page.

The animal orchestra is visiting Venice, and playing music by an amazing composer who lived there. Discover five of Vivaldi's most beautiful tunes by pressing the buttons on the pages, while members of the orchestra tell you a little about the life of one of the most beloved composers of all time.

News of war can make children anxious, concerned and upset. This book gently explains how wars come about, how they have changed over time, who's there to help during wartime, what happens when a war is over and how we can all make the world more peaceful. Written in a clear, approachable style, with carefully chosen examples, Why are there wars? is both informative and reassuring. Internet links suggest positive projects for children, including making origami peace doves.

Every nation tells its own history in its own way. This important book explains what's going on behind the scenes in those tellings - who gets to decide which facts are taught, and which truths are massaged, or even denied. Using a mix of comic strips, diagrams and clear, simple language, this book shows readers how to dig deeper into any story, how to investigate recent and ancient history for themselves, and learn why it's vital to understand how the world has ended up where it is today. This is a History book unlike any other you've read. It doesn't just tell stories from the past, it unpicks details within those stories, explains how and where those stories came from, and why they can change, depending on who is telling them.

The perfect present for young unicorn lovers: a brilliantly colourful 300-piece jigsaw showing a magical unicorn-filled scene, plus a sticker book, presented together in a sturdy box. The jigsaw is full of unicorns to spot, and the sticker book has enchanting scenes to decorate with unicorns, flowers and other adorable creatures.

Find out all about the fascinating science of Dinosaurs in this fun and friendly book. Discover how we know so much about different dinosaurs - from what they look like to what they smelled like and even what their poos looked like. Learn how scientists find their bones, how they create dinosaur exhibits in museums, and how YOU can spot dinosaur clues, too.

Whose flag is whose? Why are some flags so similar? What does that symbol in the middle mean? Find out in this fact-packed book which illustrates the flags of every independent nation and selected territories.

Lights twinkle, fireworks flash - Diwali is a magical festival, and this big, bright book is full of crafts for little children to enjoy making as they prepare to celebrate. There are all kinds of ideas for decorations to make, from rangoli patterns and lanterns to gift bags and garlands, as well as drawing and colouring activities. All the ideas can be made using everyday household materials, and have clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, with top tips and photos of the finished crafts.

The ten lights in this enchanting novelty book conjure up all the magic of Santa's journey on Christmas Eve. Beginning in his workshop, where his elves help to finish loading the sleigh, then soaring into the sparkling sky, we follow Santa and his reindeer on their busiest night of the year!

Little children can have fun as they begin to learn all the letters of the alphabet with this book and 25-piece jigsaw. Bright illustrations of animals, vehicles and more, along with large, clear letters, are perfect for building first literacy skills, such as letter shape recognition and linking letters and sounds.

Pore over each of the world's continents with this entertaining book and jigsaw set, with hundreds of animals, landmarks and attractions to spot and talk about. The sturdy box contains a vividly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw of a world map, plus a picture atlas (also sold separately as Atlas of the World Picture Book and Sticker Picture Atlas of the World.) Full of fun facts and famous sights, it's an ideal way to introduce children to the geography of our amazing planet.

You'd better not tickle the ghost... because it might just go "woooo!" if you do! Each page of this delightful book has a soft patch to touch, and along with the ghost you can hear a witch, a werewolf and a bat come to life. With fun sounds and adorable artwork, this is a perfect gift for babies and toddlers in the spooky season.

Filled with simple, black-and white images of every type of fun and furry monster you can think of - and lots you can't! Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and rainbow hues magically appear. Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them to learn brush control skills at the same time. Perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

From bringing out hay to sheep in the snow, to harvesting fields of summer wheat - find out all about the jobs tractors do throughout the seasons. Young children will love lifting the flaps to look inside the cab and see the machinery at work. This hands-on interactive series is the perfect introduction to farm vehicles for curious minds and little fingers.

Sssh, listen... what can you hear? From musical harmonies to sonic booms, discover the science of sound and how we hear things. Why is most of space completely silent? Why does a recording of your voice sound strange? And what do bats, dolphins and a boat full of scientists have in common? The answers are all in this book, with lots of flaps to lift and simple experiments to do at home.

This delightful pack contains a 300-piece jigsaw of a beautiful forest scene for children to assemble, as well as a picture puzzle book teeming with forest animals and objects to spot, match and count. Can you find foxes wearing hats, a lost cat, an otter with swimming goggles and lots more?

Turn the pages to discover tactile pumpkin in this delightful addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. From fuzzy leaves, to bumpy skin, as well as a velvety Halloween witch's hat, there are lots of different touchy-feely textures to explore. Babies and toddlers will love touching the patches and searching for the familiar little white mouse.

Join a cast of adorable monsters as they come out to celebrate Halloween with a monsters' ball. A cast of cute and cuddly witches, vampires, ghosts and more are all coming out to play this Halloween. Children will love adding over 150 stickers to the playful supernatural scenes, perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.

An exciting chapter book inspired by Sticker Dolly Dressing, perfect for fans of Holly Webb. Each book comes with a page of stickers to dress the Dolls. The Magic Dolls are on a mission to investigate why a mysterious creature in the Spellwoods is destroying the trees. But is the creature really making trouble... or is it in need of rescuing itself?

PRAISE FOR ROYAL BLOOD: "Royal Blood is The Princess Diaries meets What A Girl Wants meets Gossip Girl." CULTUREFLY "An addictively fun one-sitting read for 14+ fans of Karen McManus." THE GUARDIAN"Two-thirds royal drama, one-third mystery, Evan's story Is wholly captivating, delivering twist upon twist, like a much darker Princess Diaries." Jennifer Lynn Barns, author of The Inheritance Games When American teen Evan Bright came to live with her long-lost father - the actual king of England - she instantly became the most-hated member of the royal family. The vicious clickbait articles and backstabbing new relatives are tough enough, but now she's facing much scarier threats. First there are protesters outside the palace gates and creepy messages. But when an armed intruder accesses the grounds to attack Evan and her boyfriend Kit, she starts to believe that someone within the palace is plotting her downfall. They say what doesn't kill you will make you stronger...but what if it's the royal family who wants you dead?

Eight spooky stories to bring you out in goosebumps. A haunted castle, a spooky diary, a creepy treehouse and a ghostly mummy are all waiting to send shivers down your spine. Curl up in your favourite spot and begin. Just remember: things are not always what they seem...

Gorgeously illustrated, these enchanting stories are perfect for sharing with young children - or any fan of magical mythical animals. Five different tales feature royal unicorns, weather unicorns, clumsy unicorns and more.

Jade and Jack are ready for another trip back in time. An Ancient Egyptian scarab beetle transports them to 1250 B.C. where they investigate plots, pyramids and a mummy that seems to have come to life. This second title in the brand new Puzzle Adventures series is packed with all sorts of problems to solve from picture puzzles to cryptic codes, with all the answers in the back