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My Cat Called Red is a heartwarming adventure story, suitable for middle grade readers, about friendship and courage in the face of danger, featuring the magical cat Red and the purr that transforms children's lives. A modern classic for children aged 8 to 12, that will appeal to animal lovers of all ages, making it the purrfect Christmas gift.

Have you ever wondered what happens to all the birds when it rains?They disappear from the sky... so where do they go?!

Ben and the Greenblooms must protect a mythical new creature rising from the ocean, that can bring light or darkness to whoever it first meets. Dragons, myth and magic unite in the third instalment of Cornelia Funke's bestselling epic fantasy-adventure series.

When Aisling and Joe antagonise their new babysitter, she writes to Santa asking for them to be put on the Naughty List. Determined not to be denied their Christmas presents, the pair steal the Santa List. After all, if Santa doesn't have the list then he can't tell if you've been naughty or nice, can he?

Reads like a modern classic. Sharp, funny, original - I thought this was brilliant' - Sam Copeland, author of the bestselling Charlie Changes into a Chicken 'What a FEAST! A funny and (bone) cracking good read' - Michelle Harrison, bestselling author of A Pinch of Magic

Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution...

While on vacation, Ella's impatience gets the best of her, and she tries to swim in the hotel pool by herself. Ella nearly drowns, then takes the trip of a lifetime to visit heaven. While there, she learns a lesson she will never forget!

A day with Lowly Worm could never be dull!Certainly, the day Lowly shares with his best friend Huckle in this story is filled with surprising ups and downs. With everything from bike crashes to a big birthday surprise, these stories show exactly why Lowly is one special worm!Come join in the fun !

This viking duo will give Horrid Henry a run for his money!What if your parents WANTED you to behave badly?Set in the snowy fjords of a Viking kingdom, the terrible twins, Hack and Whack, are proud to be the best worst vikings.

In a world of dragons, song spells and battles, Patch Brightwater is a boy in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no one's idea of a hero. But then he discovers that the evil Piper of Hamelyn is on the loose. With the help of his friends Wren and Barver, Patch must stop the Piper sparking the biggest battle of them all...

The third title in the Almondine book series is once again full of illustrations and funny moments. And this time, the story gets more shocking, with Alma having to face a challenge far beyond her means. But her stubborn and unconditional love for Almondine and her babies make her the star of this new adventure.The Almondine Book Series follows the life and adventures of a teeny girl born from an almond tree. Illustrated on nearly every page, the story's overarching themes of friendship, family relationships and adventure aim to engage mostly with primary school readers. www.almondine.clubOutlineAlma's adventure with Almondine continues in her new Los Angeles home. The tiny sprite is fast becoming a sapling, and the two secretly enjoy their last precious moments together. Finally, Almondine completely transforms into a beautiful little tree, but Alma soon finds out the magic is not over yet.Alma is struggling to settle in her new school. Her parents, seeing her confide with a tree every day, are concerned, and they decide to give her a dog for company: Bubble, a cute Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who will accompany Alma everywhere she goes. Things seem to improve, and she even becomes best friends with her arch-enemy from her class, Denzel.It's her last week at school, and just before she is due to take a trip back to Europe, she discovers that Almondine has produced many tiny almond babies for her. But before she's even got time to organise a way to look after them, they mysteriously disappear.Alma is desperate and decides to share Almondine's secret with Denzel. Together they launch into a quest to bring back the babies, only to find themselves in a really complicated situation.They secretly venture far from home, and in the hope of resolving this matter alone, they end up getting trapped inside a devious world involving animal trafficking. Alma, Denzel, and even Dad have to find a way to save their own lives and those of the almond babies and ensure the safekeeping of Almondine's secret.

Our teeny-weeny Almondine has grown up and is eager to enjoy her freedom. But a silly mistake leads her far from her foster mother, Alma, and the safety of her home. Alongside quirky characters, she endures a dangerous and complicated journey to find her way back. And, as the days go by, Almondine is undergoing an irreversible transformation. One she has to learn to accept.A charming story for young readers, enriched with elegant illustrations on nearly every page, Almondine Grows Up is the second title of the trilogy in which we closely follow the teeny-weeny girl's dangerous and exhilarating adventures in her wild micro world. The Almondine Book Series follows the life and adventures of a teeny-weeny girl born from an almond tree. Illustrated on nearly every page, the story's overarching themes of friendship, family relationships and adventure aim to engage mostly with primary school readers. www.almondine.clubThe Author Gabriele Zucchelli is an animator and filmmaker, whose work includes cartoon characters, realistic animals and fantastical creatures. He has contributed to several hand-drawn productions and blockbuster CGI movies including Harry Potter, Disney's latest Lion King and the Oscar-winning Jungle Book. The Almondine book series is his first series of children's novels.OutlineIn the second book, Almondine tells us what happened to her from when she disappears from Alma's garden until they finally meet again.It all begins when Alma allows her little Almondine to make her own home in the garden playhouse. But Almondine is too curious and at night, she begins to escape outside to meet all the inhabitants of the mysterious wild world. Her new life feels like a dream until she meets a handsome but mischievous cat, Spritz.Her rashness, lack of judgement and misfortune take her a long way from home and she faces a long and dangerous journey to find her way back to her beloved Alma.But both Almondine and the various funny characters she meets along the way will have something to discover from each other.Amongst them is Orzo, a self-assured little mouse, Tosca, a depressed toad and Chicobroo, a young wood pigeon afraid of heights. And as the days go by, Almondine grows and transforms herself, to become almost unrecognisable. Her journey is also an internal conflict, one of acceptance and self-determination.Will Alma and Almondine ever be able to be together as before?

Alma's life changed when she discovered an adorable tiny creature inside an almond. She named her Almondine and it became her secret. But as the curious and funny little girl grew, something strange and magical began to happen.Enriched with elegant illustrations on nearly every page, Almondine is the first title in the series, narrating the adventures of two very special girls. 194 pages with 160 sepia illustrations. 28 chapters. Reading level: 7+Almondine Book SeriesAlmondine is the name of a teeny-weeny girl born from an almond tree. The book series revolves around her and her young adoptive mother and friend, Alma. Illustrated on almost every page, the story's overarching themes of friendship, family relationships and love of nature aim to engage primarily primary school readers.The Author Gabriele Zucchelli is an animator and filmmaker, whose work includes cartoon characters, realistic animals and fantastical creatures. He has contributed to several hand-drawn productions and blockbuster CGI movies including Harry Potter, Disney's latest Lion King and the Oscar-winning Jungle Book.OutlineAlma's life turned upside down the day she discovered a teeny-weeny baby girl inside an almond.Alma is an eight-year-old girl living in on the outskirts of London, and she has the most amazing secret in the world: but what will she do with this lively and cheeky little sprite? She starts by trying her best to look after her and protect her from all possible dangers. As the months go by, hidden from everyone else, Almondine quickly grows into a curious and odd little creature who occasionally causes all kinds of innocent mischief. Until, one day, a flower sprouts from her head. It becomes just another opportunity for the two playmates to improvise some fun but as the tiny girl grows older, so her overall appearance changes.Alma is over-protective and keen to keep her minuscule friend always in her room but Almondine develops a strong urge for discovery and, very soon, she wants to venture out of Alma's room and explore the outside world.

The fight for alliance has just begun.Scarred and shaken by months of imprisonment, Princess Cistine Novacek takes the newest battlefield before her: Valgard''s treacherous political landscape. With her cabal at her side, she faces the daunting task of healing from her trauma and securing the treaty her kingdom needs...while in the shadows, sinister threats arise.A kingdom away, Ashe and Maleck walk a tenuous line. It''s dangerous enough convincing Mahasar''s Mad King of a treaty that doesn''t yet exist - harder still while battling their own specters and the disastrous attraction growing between them. The future of both kingdoms rests in the hands of two warriors who were once sworn enemies; if they can''t learn to be something ore, together and apart, war may come before Cistine fulfills her mission.Alliances shift. Old and new enemies storm the gates. Healing comes at a cost. And with their own fears threatening everything they hold sacred, the cabal must learn how to trust one another with an unshakable faith.Nothing less will survive the coming storm.

CAN A HUMAN BOY SAVE EARTH FROM AN ALIEN INVASION?Things are looking dire for Ben Archer.From his jail cell on an alien warship Ben watches, helpless, as the Toreq blast the Earth with droughts, floods and hurricanes. Ben's hopes of bringing balance back to the natural world are in shambles. His enemies accuse him of having misused his alien power and are only too happy to make him the scapegoat for humanity's wrongdoings.Only Mesmo could convince his people to stand down. But Mesmo has disappeared and Ben fears the worst.What can a thirteen-year-old-human boy do to save Earth? Can he regain his freedom and stop General Zoltar from executing his deep, dark secret - one that could doom them all?The Alien Skill Series is a science-fiction adventure series for teens. Readers who enjoy Percy Jackson or Crime Travelers will enjoy this fresh, age-appropriate story with a scifi twist the likes of A Wrinkle in Time and Animorphs. These middle-grade books have won the hearts of young and old alike, turning them into a best-selling, award-winning coming-of-age series filled with alien powers, hidden enemies and a thought-provoking glimpse into the way we treat our planet.

Louisa and Sissy are the best of friends. Or... they were... Now Sissy won''t so much as look at Louisa and Louisa has no idea why.It''s another mystery for you and your cousin, Pippa, to solve. Will you interview Sissy''s brother or will you snoop around her back garden to spy on her? You decide what order to collect the clues, and once you have them all, see if you can solve the mystery before Pippa does!

Terror. Callousness. Denial. Rebellion. How the four teenage children of leaders in the duchy and the neighboring empire of Hanaobi choose to adapt to their nefarious parents'' whims is a matter of survival.Rohesia, daughter of the duke, spends her days hunting "outsiders," fugitives who''ve snuck onto her father''s island duchy. That she lives when even children who resemble her are subject to death hardens her heart to tackle the task.Fastello is the son of the "king" of the raiders who steal from the rich and share with the poor. When aristocrats die in the raids, Fastello questions what his peoples'' increasingly wicked methods of survival have cost them. An orphan raised by a convent of mothers, Cateline can think of no higher aim in life than to serve her religion, even if it means turning a blind eye to the suffering of other orphans under the mothers'' care.Kojiro, new heir to the Hanaobi empire, must avenge his people against the "barbarians" who live in the duchy, terrified the empress, his own mother, might rather see him die than succeed.When the paths of these four young adults cross, they must rely on one another for survival-but the love of even a malevolent guardian is hard to leave behind.

GOLD MEDAL WINNER OF THE READER''S CHOICE BOOK AWARDS SUMMER 2021WINNER OF THE LITERARY TITAN GOLD AWARD 2021"A heart stopping adventure, perfect for fans of Warriors, Percy Jackson and Deltora Quest." An enemy on their doorstepAll the adults under a magical sleepAnd a group of clever Fae kids...who will win this game of bravery and wits?In the darkness, an old enemy awoke. And it was very, very unhappy. "Revenge," it whispered. "I need revenge." Deep in Australian Bushland lies the hidden realm of the fae. Ten year old Princess Vidya Iives her life, going to school and learning about the Eastern Bushland Kingdom she will one day rule over. But just as her parents King Farrion and Queen Salote, share their concerns about a darkness spreading across the land, the Fae adults of the entire Kingdom fall into a magical sleep and cannot be woken up. The magic around them is fading and the Fae children are all that''s left to figure out what went wrong. Join Princess Vidya and her daring companion, Pancake the quokka, and the other fae children on their quest to save the Fae Kingdom from destruction. It''ll take all their smarts, bravery and Fae spirit to solve this problem.