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An all-consuming story of revenge, redemption and dragons from the twice Carnegie Medal-winner Patrick Ness.

Third in the laugh-out-loud cartoon novel series about animal-scientist Olga and her alien pet, MEH. When Olga opens her fridge to find that her beloved alien pet MEH has become mum to SEVEN baby olgamuses, she has a whole new experiment on her hands. CARING FOR BABIES IS NOT A TASK FOR WIMPS, particularly when there are seven of them at once. They may looks like tiny cute pink spring rolls, but soon the septuplets are wailing all night, trashing the house and playing trampoline on Olga‿s face first thing in the morning. Can Olga and MEH keep the brood fed? Who will clean up all that rainbow poo? And is it even possible to be a GENIUS scientist and Nanny to seven crazy babies?

Look at Poojo go! This adorable dog was born without back legs, but that¿s OK ¿ because Poojo's got wheels.What a good dog Poojo is! He¿s a great friend to everyone and everything (pigeons and scooters included). He¿s creative and clever (how many other dogs can pop a wheelie?). And he definitely is fast ¿ look at him chasing that squirrel, or leading his doggie pals in a race through the park! There¿s no stopping this joyful pup, even when he¿s briefly faced with a flat tyre. Poojo can do anything! Inspired by a dog in her neighbourhood, debut author-illustrator Charrow spins a sweet and empowering story of a lovable, determined pup who entered the world with two legs ¿ but with the help of some wheels accomplishes whatever he sets his mind to.

A sumptuously illustrated adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald¿s beloved novel of the 1920s, in a vivid and accessible new format.F. Scott Fitzgerald¿s 1925 masterpiece roars into life in this sweeping, dreamy graphic novel ¿ among the first adaptations of the book in this genre. Painted in lush watercolours, the inventive interpretation emphasizes both the extravagance and mystery of the characters, and excerpts from the original text weave themselves through the illustrations. Prepare to be carried off on a cloud of whimsical romance with Daisy and Gatsby, in a reading experience reminiscent of Hollywood classic movies.The graphic novel format makes it an ideal teaching tool to engage GCSE and higher level Literature students of Gatsby, and the art-deco gift design will prove irresistible to existing fans and collectors. With its timeless critique of class, power and obsession, The Great Gatsby Graphic Novel captures the energy of an era and the enduring resonance of one of the world¿s most beloved books.

An exciting and original debut sci-fi adventure trilogy for the gaming generation, from a screenwriter, film critic and gamer.Fifteen-year-old girl gamer Casey Henderson is obsessed with smash-hit game SkyWake ¿ and she¿s good at it, too. Little does she realize it¿s actually an alien training tool created by an evil extra-terrestrial race. When the aliens swoop down on a national gaming tournament, Casey and her teammates discover they¿re abducting the best gamers to fight in a distant alien war across the galaxy. And they¿ve got her brother. Casey¿s gaming skills are her best hope of stopping the aliens ¿ but first she and her online teammates must learn to work together in real life¿

An ambitious and magnetic novel from the New York Times bestselling Neal Shusterman, about a teenage American football player forced into a series of parallel lives.As a star player on his high school American football team, Ash is used to taking some hard hits. But that one run in his last game must have knocked him a little loose, because suddenly his life doesn¿t look quite the way he remembers it.As Ash bounces into worlds that are almost-but-not-really his own, he starts to question everything, including his own perceptions and place in his own reality. But can he even work out how to get back there?

It's not easy to become friends with someone who is nothing like you - but surprising things can happen when you give it a try.

Maisy's going to the moon, and you can come too! With easy-to-use play, pull and slide tabs on every spread, little ones will love this interactive space adventure.3, 2, 1... Blast off! Join Maisy as she embarks on an amazing moon mission! Pull, slide and play to help Maisy pilot her rocket. Launch into space, gaze at the stars and ride a moon buggy! An exciting, interactive space adventure, ideal for imaginative play and introducing little ones to the wonders of outer space.

Walking his dog at dusk, one boy catches glimpses of the lives around him in this lovely ode to autumn evenings, exploring your neighbourhood, and coming home.Before your city goes to sleep, you might head out for a walk, your dog at your side as you go out the door and into the almost-night. Anything can happen on such a walk: you might pass a cat, or a friend, or even an early raccoon. And as you go down your street and around the corner, the windows around you light up one by one until you are walking through a maze of paper lanterns, each one granting you a brief, glowing snapshot of your neighbours as families come together and folks settle in for the night. With a setting that feels both specific and universal and a story full of homages to The Snowy Day, Julia Denos and E. B. Goodale have created a unique book ¿ at once about the idea of home and the magic of curiosity, but also about how a sense of safety and belonging is something to which every child is entitled.

Find out if you have what it takes to be an astronaut in this exciting board book with press-out models!Blast off to the moon and discover what it takes to be an astronaut! Follow the story of astronauts preparing for their mission and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of an astronaut, a rocket and a moon buggy. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be an astronaut!

It's Maisy the mouse's birthday! Pull the tabs, lift the flaps and celebrate in this novelty classic!

Find out what it takes to be a firefighter in this exciting board book with press-out models!Race to the rescue and discover what it takes to be a firefighter! Follow the story of firefighters answering an emergency call and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of a firefighter, a fire engine and a fire dog. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be a firefighter!

The essential guide to sleep from award-winning teenage well-being expert Nicola Morgan, author of bestselling Blame My Brain, The Teenage Guide to Stress and The Teenage Guide to Friends.Late nights, addictive technology and minds racing with exam stress and friendship worries: it's no wonder the teenage stereotype is tired eyes and sleeping through the weekend. Just like adults, teenagers are sleeping less now than ever before, yet sleep is crucial to our health and well-being. Internationally renowned expert on the teenage brain, Nicola Morgan, tackles this essential subject ¿ asking why teenagers so desperately need a good night's sleep, exploring what a lack of sleep does to their developing brains, and explaining how to have the best sleep possible.Authoritative, accessible and informed by the latest scientific evidence, Nicola Morgan writes a fascinating and helpful guide for both teenagers and adults alike.

Three charming stories about a young girl who lives in a flat in Lagos with her sister, Moji, who is very clever; her brother, Dapo, who is very fast; and Grandmummy, who is very bossy. Too Small Tola is just the right size to fit under the bed and rescue Grandmummy's most prized possession when it goes missing. Her abilities in maths prove to be very helpful when Grandmummy becomes ill. In the title story, though Grandmummy can't afford to buy Tola new clothes, Tola turns out to be just as fine as the three fine girls she so greatly admires. A book full of heart and humour by multi-award-winning author and storyteller Atinuke, with artwork by Onyinye Iwu, a fabulous new talent in children's illustration.

The second book in the epic Shadow Skye trilogy...

The first book in the internationally bestselling Judy Moody series. Judy is famous for her bad moods, but a new school project might just put a smile on her face!

This profoundly moving tale about a grieving boy and an imaginary gorilla makes real the power of talking about loss.On the day of his mother¿s funeral, a young boy conjures the very visitor he needs to see ¿ a gorilla. Wise and gentle, the gorilla stays on to answer the heart-heavy questions the boy hesitates to ask his father: Where did his mother go? Will she come back home? Will we all die? Yet with the gorilläs friendship, the boy slowly begins to discover moments of comfort in tending flowers, playing catch and climbing trees. Most of all, the gorilla knows that it helps to simply talk about the loss ¿ especially with those who share your grief and who may feel alone too. Author Jackie Azúa Kramer¿s quietly thoughtful text and illustrator Cindy Derby¿s beautiful impressionistic artwork depict how this tender relationship leads the boy to open up to his father and find a path forward. Told entirely in dialogue, this direct and deeply affecting picture book will inspire conversations about grief, empathy, and healing beyond the final hope-filled scene.

From an imaginative team comes a new holiday myth for all families to enjoy, especially those celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah.Nate Gadol is a great big spirit with eyes as shiny as golden coins and a smile that is lantern bright. He can make anything last as long as it is needed, like a tiny bit of oil that must stretch for eight nights, a flower that needs to stay fresh to cheer up someone ailing, or a small lump of chocolate that grows to allow the Glaser family to treat their children over the holiday and, during a harsh winter when medicine is needed more than sweets, spurs them to share what little they have with the O¿Malleys. In this charming holiday hybrid story, well-known children¿s author and editor Arthur A. Levine pairs with award-winning illustrator Kevin Hawkes to offer a mythical, magical take on the way Jewish families came to give and receive gifts over Hanukkah, just as their Christian neighbours do at Christmas, thanks to a loving spirit named Nate Gadol working behind the scenes ¿ together with a certain jolly old soul.

A gorgeously illustrated and engaging guide to the world of art.Immerse yourself in the amazing world of art in this beautiful book with text by Helena Hunt, stylishly illustrated by the inimitable print-maker James Brown. What is art, and how have we used it to express ourselves throughout history? From cave painting right up to pop art; the Renaissance to twentieth-century sculpture, discover the stories behind great movements, processes and artists ¿ both the household names and the perhaps not-so-familiar. Covering thirty topics, including printing, pigment, ceramics and pattern and photography, as well as Impressionism, Romanticism and Surrealism, this is a thoughtful and easily digestible approach to a huge subject.

An irresistible festive follow-up from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett, with hilarious letters and parcels to open.Santa receives post from children all over the world. But when Amy sends him a letter, he just can't work out what she wants as her gift. Will Santa manage to find Amy the right present in time for Christmas Eve?This joyous story sparkles with Emma Yarlett¿s vibrant illustrations and quirky humour.

"Fantasy at its best." The Daily Telegraph"With echoes of Susan Cooper, this has all the feel of a classic." Sarah Baker¿A masterfully written story surging with powerful energy.¿ Sinéad O'HartAn enchanting magical adventure set in the wild moors of Dartmoor ¿ the second middle-grade novel from the author of Nevertell.Through the glass, the magic is waiting¿Nona and her uncle travel everywhere together, replacing stained-glass windows in war-torn buildings. When a mysterious commission takes them to the lonely moors of Dartmoor, Nona discovers a wild and powerful magic which threatens everything. Can Nona protect those she loves ¿ even if it means fighting darkness itself?A beautifully imaginative and rich adventure about determination, courage and the power of love, set in the aftermath of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone, Sophie Anderson and Catherine Doyle.Praise for Glassheart:"Orton's fantastical world is creepily drawn; even better is her understanding of grief, suffering and healing." Observer¿Rich and atmospheric, Glassheart feels like a long-lost folktale brimming with ghostly magic.¿ Jennifer Bell¿Katharine Orton writes about history as someone who understands it, and about magic as though she could probably do it. Shatteringly good.¿ Nick Tomlinson"Glassheart shimmers with magic and adventure ... A story that left a sparkling splinter in my soul." Damaris YoungPraise for Nevertell:¿This is fantasy at its best.¿ Daily Telegraph¿A coming-of-age tale that¿s compelling, exciting and as chilling as the snow-bound landscape in which it is set.¿ Financial Times¿Readers will be captivated ¿ A magical, snowy adventure perfect for winter nights.¿ BookTrust¿Featuring themes of bravery, friendship, sorcery and survival, this beautifully written story is ideal for fans of magical adventure tales.¿ The Week Junior¿A tale that sparkles with frosty magic.¿ Thomas Taylor¿Orton's use of language is masterful and her vivid descriptions bring the journey to life ¿ Perfect to snuggle up with on a winter's afternoon.¿ ReadingZone¿It¿s an unusual juxtaposition ¿ the harsh world of political prisoners in a forced labour camp versus one of ice castles, spirit children and giant eagles. Katharine Orton pulls it off brilliantly.¿ The Bookseller