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Come along, my motley crew. It's off to bed for you!Ol' Yawn John Silver was a sleepy pirate.He could not stay awake.Instead of stealing gold and jewelsIt was naps that he would take. The rollicking, rhyming tale of Yawn John Silver is sure to help your little pirates get ready to set sail for dreamland.

Once more, our reluctant hero Ricky Bradshaw faces a life-threatening event. His mom is sick. Like, really sick. Desperate to try anything to get a miracle, and having watched the movie Jesus Revolution with his Mom, Ricky agrees to be baptized in a creek by the Pirate Preacher. But things go from bad to worse to apocalyptic when Ricky doesn't come up for air. In the next moment, he's on a ship with Jonah the prophet, in the middle of a raging storm.Sensing that the gods want someone to be sacrificed, the crew of barbaric men-none of whom are fond of bathing-casts lots to see who's gonna be the unlucky chump that goes into the sea.Ricky's all like, "Don't pick me, don't pick me!" but before he can show his stick, Jonah steps up like the whale of a guy he is.Except, surprise surprise, fate has other plans. Because out of nowhere, this giant octopus grabs Ricky and drags him down, down, down into the abyss. For a few harrowing moments, Ricky and Jonah share a really tiny space in the gut of the Kraken. Then the Kraken gets sick of Ricky and ...When Ricky finally washes ashore, he realizes he's in the underworld, where the crew of the Flying Dutchman sails around collecting the souls of the dead. And wouldn't you know it, they want Ricky's soul most of all. Talk about a bad day. But even a bad day in the underworld can be a fun, adventurous sail, when there's love and sacrifice, zombie-pirates and scores to settle, hope for a miracle, and the chance to meet the One who made the wind and sea.Down To Davy Jones is a fictional retelling of past pirate escapades based on future events.

The Twitchers have one last mystery to solve ¿ and this time it's a heist! The final unputdownable adventure in the bestselling birdwatching detective series from the internationally acclaimed author of Beetle Boy and Adventures on Trains, wildlife queen M.G. Leonard.On a school trip to the Royal Swan Natural History Museum, Ava finds herself at the centre of a heist: hundreds of invaluable bird of paradise skins from the Alfred Wallace Collection have been stolen! When she discovers a large jet-black feather, she's sure it's a clue, but the police won't listen to her. Slipping away, she takes the case to the Twitchers in an investigation that leads them to the bizarre and sinister world of fly-fishing, and to a mysterious girl with a pet Raven called Caliban and a dangerous ring of thieves and smugglers...Feather is an exciting winter mystery adventure about friendship, bravery and protecting nature, perfect for readers 9+ and for fans of Robin Stevens, Lauren St John and Jenny Pearson. It can be enjoyed as a stand-alone adventure or read as part of The Twitchers series.Praise for The Twitchers:¿Leonard knows her audience and the jeopardy comes in flocks ... Find your nest, curl up and enjoy.¿ The Times, Children's Book of the Week on Twitch"A twist-laden, thriller-like tale of a bird-mad boy, some bullies and an escaped convict hiding in the nearby woods." Observer on Twitch"A skilfully crafted mystery adventure. A clarion call for environmentalists everywhere." Rob Biddulph, LoveReading4Kids on Spark"A twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature." Sunday Times on Twitch"Simply genius." BBC Wildlife Magazine on Twitch"Another pacy wonderful adventure steeped in the magic of nature and friendship.¿ Jasbinder Bilan on Spark¿Leonard has crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus bird facts.¿ Irish Times on Twitch¿A winged masterpiece.¿ Maz Evans on Twitch¿Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! Just wonderful!¿ Dara McAnulty on Twitch¿Twitch is an absolute triumph. The perfect blend of mystery and adventure, a winning hero with an eye for ornithological facts and a heart as big as the countryside, plus a cracking whipsmart plot, I think this is M. G. Leonard's best book yet.¿ Christopher Edge on Twitch¿Cracking characters, beyond pacy plotting and an ending that is almost Bugsy Malone-esque!¿ Phil Earle on Twitch

Alice and Sonny investigate a stolen opal, in this installment of the bestselling Mysteries at Sea series, from award-winning author A.M. Howell.Alice and Sonny are excited for their summer trip, sailing on the luxurious yacht the Lady Rose. They're even more excited when they find out the King of England himself is going to be onboard too!There's also a precious jewel kept on the boat - a rare opal, kept in a tank protected by a poisonous octopus. Until one morning, Alice discovers that the opal and octopus are both missing. The search is on to retrieve the priceless gem, before the ship reaches its destination, and everyone on board finds themselves in serious trouble.As Alice and Sonny's investigations take them closer to the truth, they realise that everyone on the Lady Rose seems to have a secret, maybe even the king himself...

Mason is a canning jar and shares his adventures about what his owner, Grandma, uses him for every summer!

From Seed to Harvest: Luca learns to grow is an enjoyable tale of Luca's day on Nanny's farm.Together, they gather seedlings, learn about the different plants that grow on the farm and discover the importance of sustainability in the garden.Luca even makes some new friends, like the worms in the compost, the Ladybugs under the leaves and the Blue Tounge Lizard on the hunt for food.With colourful illustrations, children will be inspired to get their hands dirty and learn about the wonders of nature.This book is a perfect introduction to gardening and the natural world for young readers.

THE GREAT FARM RESCUE is the third brilliant story about the resourceful Hannah and her eccentric siblings and friends. Hannah's family farm is again under threat as their landlord wants to sell up and evict them all.

UNICORN BOY is the first in a colourful, hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series about a shy kid who unwillingly sprouts a unicorn horn and uses his newfound magical powers to help those in need! Perfect for fans of Jamie Smart or those moving on from Dog Man.'One of the best comics I've read in a long time! Imaginative, thrilling, and with so many surprising twists, everyone should be reading Unicorn Boy!' - Jamie Smart, creator of BUNNY vs MONKEYThe first few years of Brian's life were unremarkable - nothing weird about this kid, no sir. Then he found a bump on his head. And it grew ... And grew ... And grew... Into a full-blown, sparkling, SINGING unicorn horn! It was the last thing a shy kid like Brian could ever want - but destiny waits for no Unicorn Boy. And when shadowy creatures from another realm kidnap his best friend Avery, Brian must accept his fate as a hero and go on a perilous journey to try and save the day!Can Unicorn Boy save his best friend from the underworld?!

A time-twisting adventure full of fun and friendship from Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning women¿s England team.

An ocean-drenched, atmospheric horror debut! Liv's best friend disappears on their first night aboard their dream semester-at-sea program-but is he really sick, like everyone says, or is something darker lurking beneath the water?It should have been the trip of a lifetime.When Liv lands an all-expenses-paid opportunity to study aboard the luxury cruise ship The Eos for a semester, she can't believe her luck. Especially since it will offer her the chance to spend time with Will, her ex-best friend, who's barely spoken to her since the night their relationship changed forever. But as soon as she steps on board, Liv realizes just how out of her depth she is. With Will, with the rest of the Seamester students - including the brittle and beautiful Constantine, who may be hiding his own ties to the Eos - and most of all, with the Sirens, three glamorous and mysterious influencers who seem to have the run of the ship.Liv quickly discovers that the only reason she was invited to join the trip is because another girl disappeared shortly after enrolling-and no one seems to know what happened to her. When further disappearances rock the ship and strange creatures begin haunting Liv's dreams, she wonders: Is the Eos hiding a dark secret within its shadowy decks?The truth will come at a price . . . only, how much is Liv willing to pay?

Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda as she visits Tofoten, a fairy village, and uncovers the truth behind her families past.

Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda - explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to (almost!) every creature in the valley - as she heads to Scout Camp.

Max is in 2nd grade and loves everything related to pirates, but he loves his parrot, Coco, the most of all. At first, Max thought that school was going to be fun. But his teacher keeps catching him daydreaming, he can never finish his work in school, and he struggles to read. Max starts to think he isn't smart enough for school ... until he uncovers the real problem.

Fast-talking twins Casper and Jasper discover that their parents, long believed dead, are in fact rebels being held by the evil Count Wilhelm Scream. When the boys set out to rescue their mother and father, they stumble into a land of werewolves, trolls, and carnivorous marshmallows. Will the twins' loyalty and quick wits be enough to save their parents-and themselves?

In Seven Continents in Seven Days -A Journey to Inspire and Amaze, readers and listeners embark on a journey across the world to explore the seven continents on Earth, one continent for each day of the week. The audience is introduced to cultures, to nature, and to the historical locations that are unique to each of the continents. This book is written in rhyme and aims to assist young learners to familiarize themselves with the world map and the field of geography.

Taught only by her grandfather, Charlotte plays the cello beautifully. After her grandfather died a year ago, Charlotte now has his cello, but tragically this is damaged in an accident during a concert. But a mysterious old man who seems to know her gives her a new instrument, a cello of extraordinary beauty and sound. Soon after, she plays the solo part in the Elgar Cello Concerto at a concert and word of her ability reaches the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She is invited to the Sydney Opera House to play before world-famous Vladimir Ashkenazy, the Concertmaster, Dene Olding and Principal Cello, Catherine Hewgill. Not only are they astonished by her playing, but they identify the cello as the long-lost and legendary cello made by famed luthier, Nicolo Amati. This cello was believed stolen in 1700 and said to contain an amazing secret. But others want the cello and its secret and Charlotte is kidnapped and the ransom demanded is the cello. As part of the search for Charlotte, the detective in charge of the case uses high technology to examine the cello and finds what appears to be the answer. Somehow knowing this, the kidnappers release Charlotte. Charlotte's friends are also helping and in their own research, they discover what the answer to the huge secret is. The hunt for an extraordinary treasure goes to Italy and then back to Australia and Charlotte finally realises her dream when Vladimir Ashkenazy leads her out to the stage of the Sydney Opera House to play the solo part in the Elgar Cello Concerto to a packed house.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

What possible good can come from a 16-inch square of dry dirt in a big grey city? It's just concrete dust and city dirt surrounded by sidewalk.What happened next when Grampa gave a rumpled bag with a wilted spiky plant to Omar took the five year old's life in a new direction, sparking a new interest, a daily conversation. That 16-inch square garden became the center of his and his grampa's life.That summer they spent watching over the grey-green spiked artichoke plant in its impossibly improbable garden surrounded by sidewalk.Who knew that almost magical changes could happen to that scrap of dirt and stringy plant with just a bit of help from a little boy and an elderly man.

Leviathan Jones has never played the pirate card game Davey Jones' Locker. He has never had a sword fight with a shark or read a treasure map with a dangerous sea witch.The only thing Leviathan has known is his lonely life within Nautilus Castle.Leviathan has been given a room in the highest tower away from King James, Queen Eliza and the insufferable Princess Amelia. Some people even wonder if in secret, Leviathan is a sea monster.His life changes overnight when a mystical package arrives addressed to him followed by the song of mermaids. Grogan, the royal inventor insists that the boy be allowed to open the box but Queen Eliza banishes Lev instead.With the help of Brody, Lev's best friend and robot bodyguard, Grogan, and new friends, Leviathan is about to enter an underwater world filled with a secret treasure map, pirate sharks, and a world and destiny that has long awaited his arrival.

In 1850, fifteen-year-old Jonas Abrams signed on with Captain Will Johnson to sail his fifty-seven-foot cutter, Wander, from the Chesapeake Bay to St. Thomas Island in the Caribbean Sea where Captain Will wanted to establish a boat repair business. For Jonas, this is the adventure of his dreams, but after five days at sea, they are overtaken by a violent storm, giving Jonas his first encounter with rough water sailing, and creating doubts for him about adventures at sea.Upon arriving in the islands, they come across an uncharted island where they encounter Swabbies' Revenge, a ship that has been overtaken by mutineers. Even though the days of pirating in the Caribbean Sea are long past, she is flying the skull and crossbones and threatens Wander with a cannon shot across her bow to get out of their anchorage on this island.Jalani and his men had mutinied, overtaking Captain Wilhelm Wagner and his ship, Captain's Bounty, renaming her Swabbies' Revenge and subsequently using her to plunder the cargo-hauling ships of the greedy plantation owners. Captain Wilhelm had been a cruel and abusive captain who had treated his crew, descendants of plantation slaves, as if they were slaves of his own. They had mutinied against him for their survival.While looking for Blackbeard's lost treasure on St. Thomas Island, Jonas and his shipmate, Spike, stumble upon crew members of Swabbies' Revenge guarding a cave. In time, they learn these men are hiding gold and silver that they have salvaged from a shipwrecked Spanish galleon in this cave. It is their shipmate, Benny, however, who foolishly decides to steal this treasure for himself, even though an ancient Indian woman warns him against doing so.What isn't known at the time is that Jalani and the men of Swabbies' Revenge are seeking a pardon from the King of Denmark with the promise they will give up pirating and turn Swabbies' Revenge over to the governor of St. Thomas Island. With their recovered Spanish treasure they will recompense all who suffered loss from their pirating and buy plantations of their own but this doesn't happen before they capture Benny trying to steal their treasure, an act punishable by death in their world of survival.

A brand-new puzzle adventure story for middle-grade readers, following Sherlock Bones and Dr Jane Catson.

In the gripping novel, Alone Together, the world as we know it has been ravaged by an unforgiving virus, leaving Bree Wasson and her family to navigate a shattered landscape. As Bree reflects on her tumultuous journey from the age of fifteen to nineteen, a chilling reality unfolds-the global population has plummeted from over eight billion to a mere five.United by an unbreakable bond, Bree, her sister Jenn, and their partners Zack and Hawk embark on a perilous quest, their young brother Davy in tow, in search of other survivors. However, the relentless hardships they encounter along the way test the limits of their endurance and resilience. Strained relationships and personal losses threaten to erode the flicker of hope that keeps them going.Alone Together explores the delicate balance between survival and the human spirit's yearning for connection. As this small family confronts the daily struggles of existence, they grapple with the complexities of their relationships and the weight of their individual grief. Yet, they refuse to relinquish the belief that somewhere out there, others may still endure.

A swoony, speculative and entirely electric YA debut with a humorous and satirical take on the conventions of the superhero-verse. Fans of Michelle Quach's Not Here To Be Liked and the Marvel Universe, including Spider-Man and Ms Marvel, will love this!Seventeen-year-old Jenna Ray lives in the quiet coastal town of Nine Trees. Despite its picturesque nature, it is also the epicentre of the next prophecy. It is said that in the year 2024 a new Hero will emerge in Nine Trees - an event that is usually accompanied by a catastrophic disaster. When Blaze, the new Hero, does arrive, Jenna has the misfortune of being the first person he saves. And, in the eyes of the public, that means one thing: Jenna Ray has already been cast as the Love Interest.Nothing could be more repellent to Jenna than being a love interest, even if Blaze is cute. But her plans to defy the HPA and turn down this new role are thwarted when she uncovers the truth about her mum, who she hasn't seen in ten years, and is faced with a life-changing proposition: become Blaze's love interest to get close to him and learn about the HPA's secret plans, and she can see her mum again.As Jenna takes the mantle of the next love interest, even if she is faking it, feelings for Blaze become real - she can't resist his charm, good looks and the genuine connection they've made. And to make things even more complicated, just as Jenna starts to embrace her new-found career, she discovers she might be more on the side of the superheroes than she ever imagined ...

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud chapter book series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Isadora Moon and the Kitty books.Izzy is perfecting her tickle machine for her INVENTION COMPETITION when she discovers teeny tiny ogres are on the loose in her local park - and it's all her fault (she brought them back from Fairytale Land BY MISTAKE). Now Fairytale Land is in chaos! There are wolves chasing wizards and goblins tormenting the poor fairies. Izzy must find the ogres with the help of her trusty friend, Henry the Unicorn, and bring them back to Fairytale Land. Can Izzy and Henry catch the ogres? And will she be back in time for her INVENTION COMPETITION?Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home:Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected UnicornIzzy the Inventor and the Curse of DoomIzzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling Gnome

The Boy with Wings 2 is the brilliantly exciting, action-packed, middle-grade adventure from award-winning and much-loved comedian and actor, Lenny Henry. Highly illustrated throughout by Keenon Ferrell.

Livro infantil bilingue (português - coreano) "Os Cisnes Selvagens" de Hans Christian Andersen é, com razão, um dos contos de fadas mais populares em todo o mundo. Com a sua forma intemporal, foca a temática de que são feitos os dramas humanos: medo, coragem, amor, traição, separação e reencontro. A presente edição é um livro ilustrado com carinho que narra o conto de fadas de Andersen de forma sensível e convivial para as crianças. Foi traduzida para um grande número de línguas, estando disponível como edição bilingue em todas as combinações linguísticas possíveis. NOVO: Com imagens a colorir para download! 어린이를 위한 양국어판 도서 (포르투갈어 - 한국어) 한스 크리스티안 안데르센의 "야생의 백조" 가 세계에서 가장 널리 읽히는 동화 중 하나가 된 것은 우연이 아닙니다. 시대를 초월한 서사 양식 속에 공포, 용기, 사랑, 배신, 이별 및 재회와 같은 인류의 희비극을 주제화하고 있기 때문입니다. 정성 어린 그림과 함께 선보이는 이 그림동화집은 안데르센의 동화를 인상적으로, 또, 아이들이 이해하기 쉽도록 들려줍니다. 저희 출판사는 여러 언어로 번역된 시리즈를 출간하여, 연결 가능한 모든 이중언어 버전을 제공하고 있습니다. 새 소식 색깔을 칠할 수 있는 그림들. 책 안에 다운로드 링크가 담겨 있답니다. 링크에 접속해서 색깔을 칠할 수 있는 그림들을 무료로 다운로드하시기 바랍니다.

Livro infantil bilingue (português - chinês) "Os Cisnes Selvagens" de Hans Christian Andersen é, com razão, um dos contos de fadas mais populares em todo o mundo. Com a sua forma intemporal, foca a temática de que são feitos os dramas humanos: medo, coragem, amor, traição, separação e reencontro. A presente edição é um livro ilustrado com carinho que narra o conto de fadas de Andersen de forma sensível e convivial para as crianças. Foi traduzida para um grande número de línguas, estando disponível como edição bilingue em todas as combinações linguísticas possíveis. NOVO: Com imagens a colorir para download! 双语儿童读物 (葡萄牙语 - 中文) 汉斯-克里斯汀-安徒生的"野天鹅"并非无缘无故成为世界上阅读最多的童话之一。它以永恒的方式使我们人类的戏剧素材：恐惧, 勇敢, 爱,背叛, 分离和重逢, 成为主题。 Hànsī kèlǐsītīng āntúshēng de "yě tiān'é" bìng fēi wúyuán wúgù chéngwéi shìjièshàng yuè dú zuì duō de tónghuà zhīyī. Tā yǐ yǒnghéng de fāngshì shǐ wǒmén rénlèi de xìjù sùcái：kǒngjù, yǒnggǎn, ài, bèipàni, fēnlí hé chòngféng, wéi zhǔtí. 本书已被翻译成多种语言, 您可以订购任意组合的双语绘本。 Běn shū yǐ bèi fānyì chéng duōzhǒng yǔyán. Nín kěyǐ dìnggòu rènyì zǔhé de shuāngyǔ huìběn. 最新推出： 填色画！通过书中的链接可以下载以绘本画页做成的填色画。