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Read the second book in a thrilling new fantasy series for readers aged 9+ - perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Dragon Mountain and Mia and the Lightcasters!Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she's about to become legendary . . .After vanquishing a demon king, saving her mum, and reconnecting with her friend Danny, Momo ought to be living the life she's always wanted. But lately Danny has been ditching her to hang out with mean-girl Ryleigh - and groups of children have begun vanishing without a trace. So when a whole group from Ryleigh's exclusive birthday party becomes the latest to disappear, Momo and her friends (including Niko the fox) are left to fight a dangerous new enemy from Shinto legend.This time they are up against Tamamo-no-mae - beautiful, bloodthirsty and manipulative, she's the ultimate mean girl of the Kami-verse. To defeat her, Momo must travel to the Sky Kingdom and steal the legendary Mirror of the Sun. But if she's going to survive monster ambushes, escape giant snakes, and pull off the heist of the millennium, Momo will have to find a way to work with her team (even Ryleigh), and grapple with the growing power that connects her with her storm god grandfather and her greatest foe - Izanami the Destroyer . . .See what readers are saying about Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind:'If you love books with action, adventure and a heartwarming spirit, as well as many twists and turns as a bowl of ramen, this book is absolutely perfect for you' - Amaya, aged 10, LoveReading4Kids reviewer'I loved this funny, complex and exciting story! The action never stops as the author brilliantly blends adventure with Japanese folklore to deliver a barnstorming novel, with themes of adventure, family and identity' - School librarian, Reading Zone reviewer'Misa Sugiura's Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind has all the hallmarks of a fantasy classic . . . edge-of-your-seat energetic, with comic moments and emotional depth' - LoveReading4Kids reviewer

Raising the dead is easy. Living is harder.Eli doesn't know who he is or where he's come from, but what he does know is he can pluck the magic from a soul like a petal from a flower. Meanwhile Malcolm would do anything to escape his past and save his mum, even if that means making a deal with the devil himself . . . When whispers reach the London magical underworld that the legendary fang of the leopard god Osebo is up for grabs, every thief worth their salt is dead set on getting their hands on it. Eli's not interested in power, he's interested in the payoff... and when he crosses paths with Malcolm, it's clear they can help one another. But as the boys grow closer, they soon realise that there are greater forces at play, including a duppy king who never plays by the rules, and the daughter of Death herself, finally free from years of exile.Dark powers have been awoken, which only Malcolm and Eli can stop. But maybe none are as dark as the secrets they're keeping from each other . . .

A heart-warming story of friendship and courage from exciting new debut picture book illustrator, Jana Curll. Mountain and Cloud are the BEST of friends. They do everything together!When an enormous storm blows Cloud far, far away, they're lost without each other. Can the two friends face their fears and find their way back to one another?This positive picture book is a useful story to share with children who are experiencing being separated from friends, parents or carers when starting nursery or school for the first time.

The breathtakingly imaginative new fantasy novel from Branford Boase winner Struan Murray.Decades ago, above the city of Abzalaymon, the defeat of the Dark Lord Surphantile brought an end to the age of magic. Now the Science Barons rule unchallenged from their floating laboratory, Scientarium Celestis, bestowing new wonders upon the population - from automobiles and televisions to giant thunder lizards, brought back from extinction by the Science Barons' wisdom.The only thing the Barons can't seem to invent is a cure for eleven-year-old Domino's mysterious allergy to magic. Without that, she can never leave the Scientarium, as the residual magic of the streets of Abzalaymon would kill her instantly. Or would it . . . ?When a mysterious stranger appears on the Scientarium, Domino's world is turned upside down as she discovers that not only have the Science Barons been lying to her all her life, but a new war is brewing between science and magic - and that she might just be the key to victory.

A page-turning murder-mystery about identity, full of surprising twists, from the award-winning author of High-Rise Mystery and The Good Turn. Last night Wesley and his friends Josephine and Margot threw their neighbour Rachel a surprise birthday party.This morning, Rachel is dead. And Wesley is the one who finds her body - and the bucket list of things to do beside it. Rachel's friends throw a traditional Caribbean Nine Night celebration to help guide her soul to the next world. But Wesley, Margot and Josephine don't have time to mourn Rachel. They are determined to find out who did this, complete everything on her list - and find out what secrets Rachel was keeping... Praise for Sharna Jackson: 'I utterly loved The Good Turn; it's bone-deep brilliant; a joy to the very end. It's so warm and so funny, and so ferociously on the side of justice and of hope. I adored it.' - Katherine Rundell

Peppa is going to the zoo! What will she find on her visit?From brilliant bugs to mischievous monkeys, join Peppa in this search-and-find adventure.Perfect for keeping the biggest Peppa fans busy.Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Magical Dress-Up Sticker BookPeppa Pig: Peppa Pig: What's at the Zoo, Peppa? A Touch-and-Feel PlaybookPeppa Pig: Peppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Discover Peter Rabbit's next adventure with his brave cousin, Benjamin Bunny, with a picture book edition of this classic tale. This new large format is perfect to for families to share and read all about Peter Rabbit's very first adventure!Peter Rabbit has been an icon of children's literature, starring in everything from books to toys to films! This next tale sees Peter and Benjamin continuing their mischievous adventures as they hop into Mr. McGregor's garden - and into reader's hearts.Beatrix Potter's original text appears here in full, along with her beautifully engaging illustrations in a new format, perfect to introduce children to this famous rabbit.Other Peter Rabbit Books include:The Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture BookPeter Rabbit: My First Classic LibraryThe World of Peter Rabbit - The Complete Collection of Original TalesThe Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit

The New York Times bestselling author Melissa Albert returns in this supernatural thriller about a girl who uncovers dangerous secrets surrounding disappearances in her small town. Perfect for fans of Cynthia Murphy, This Book Kills and Dark and Shallow Lies.One winter's night, four people go missing: three high school students and a teacher, with no other link apparent among them.One of the lost is Nora's enigmatic friend, Becca, who vanishes after the lifelong friends have a transformative fight. As Nora tries to untangle the truth of Becca's disappearance, she uncovers dark events in her high school's past.With each discovery Nora makes about the vanished four and her suburb's secrets, she becomes increasingly aware her friend was hiding far more than she realized. She must dig deep to discover whether Becca is perpetrator or victim, and to unravel the mystery of the goddess, a desperate and dangerous creation born out of female rage. But there are other forces at work - and they're willing to protect or destroy the legacy of the goddess at any cost.

Bluey and Bingo are going on an Easter egg hunt following the clues left by the Easter bunny. Will they find their eggs? Lift the flaps to find out!Join Bluey and Bingo in this gorgeous lift-the-flap adventure!Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: EasterBluey: Easter Fun ActivityBluey: More Easter Fun

Bluey and Bingo love Easter arts and crafts, join them and find out what the Easter Bunny has been up to . . . Make a bunny pouch to collect Easters eggs, search-and-find the missing bits and bobs and draw your very own Easter Bunny.Join in the fun and get crafting to have an egg-stra special Easter. Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Easter Fun ActivityBluey: Bluey's Beach: A Craft Activity BookBluey: Super Stickers

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Jaz Santos vs. The World, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Hi! I'm Jaz Santos. I'm not very good at dancing, but I LOVE football. I've made a team with my girl friends - we are called the Bramrock Stars! If I can be the best at football, then maybe my parents will stop arguing and love me more.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

From the acclaimed writer of Ship of Shadows comes a brand-new fantasy following the magical journey of one girl and her bear. In a land of ice and stars, where constant troll invasions threaten to shake the moon from the sky, lives a girl with a magical destiny. A girl braver than a Viking, who will one day hold the fate of the North in her hands. That girl is Saga Thorolfsdottir.But there's just one problem: ever since her parents died wielding powerful runes, Saga has been deathly afraid of magic. She would much rather stay within the safety of her village and play with her pet bear, Bjørn, than pursue any kind of magical destiny.So when Saga accidentally disturbs a clan of trolls in the mountains, leading to her whole village being taken prisoner, she has to face her fears head on. No amount of rune magic will defeat these monsters, and Saga has only one option - to compete in the Fifth Winter contest, an incredible tournament where only the bravest may enter and only one champion can win. The prize? A horn of magic, powerful enough to rattle the gods themselves . . .This is the perfect read for fans of Sophie Anderson's The Girl Who Speaks Bear, Abi Elphinstone and Fireborn!

Milo, Lofty and Lark are transported to the jungle to become real-life explorers! Follow them past Skull Rock, through the Tunnel of Trees and across the Risky Ravine in search of valuable treasure. What will Milo and friends discover during their adventure?

Bluey and Bingo play Queens, but who will wear the crown?Bluey and Bingo are playing Queens. They take it in turns playing the queen and her royal butler and performing all their royal duties. But who will play the queen when they both want to be the royal butler?TOOT! Here comes the Queen!What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Bad MoodBluey: Mini BlueyBluey: TypewriterBluey: Hammerbarn

Peppa and her friends are celebrating their mummies at playgroup and share all the reasons their mummies are amazing!All their mummies are different and special in their own way but what is one thing they will all share?Peppa loves her amazing mummy, EVERYONE loves amazing mummies!

Discover your favourite farm animals in this bright and bold lift-the-flap bookLook up, look down, look closely - which animals can you find? A brilliant new lift-and-learn board book filled with beautiful farmyard scenes to explore and fascinating animals to discover. This is a must-have for little hungry minds everywhere.Discover other Very Hungry Caterpillar books:- The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bug Hunt- The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet Book- The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring

Ten captivating stories of adventure and resilience celebrating LGBTQ+ characters, published as an illustrated collection of queer classics for the first time.These are the fairy tales that history forgot - or concealed. Tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending.From the humble sailor who finds his handsome prince to the transgender market girl who becomes queen, from Europe to Asia via the African savannah, LGBTQ+ folklore researcher Pete Jordi Wood has combed through generations of history and adapted ten unforgettable stories, each illustrated by an artist who shares heritage with the culture from which the stories were born.

On a frozen sea, where the snow falls fast, and the whirlwinds rage and storm,A rockhopper egg, in a stony nest, was lying safe and warm.Dad watched and waited, waited, watched, the night grew inky black, Then he fell into a sleep so deep, he didn't hear the . . . CRACKDaddy Penguin finds himself adrift in an unfamiliar world, and he must get home for his egg!From train to helicopter, hot-air balloon to limousine, Daddy Penguin hitches lifts with kindly folk - but will he be home in time?A race against time for Daddy Penguin in this rhyming delight

A brand-new series of novelty board books from bestselling author Tom Fletcher!CHEEP CHEEP! Little Chick is looking for her baby brother - can you you help her find him?Tap, slide, and jiggle the pages to help Little Chick as she searches for her brother amongst all the eggs - and discover some familiar faces from the Who's In Your Book series along the way!Toddlers will love this interactive board book, full of fun novelties that encourage curiosity and exploration and a gentle narrative that is perfect to read aloud.For readers up to five, discover the exciting world of Who's in Your Book:There's a Monster in Your BookThere's a Dragon in Your BookThere's an Alien in Your BookThere's an Elf in Your BookThere's a Superhero in Your BookThere's a Witch in Your BookThere's a Unicorn in Your BookThere's a Bear in Your Book

Peppa and her friends are celebrating Easter at the petting farm! They are searching for eggs to paint and decorate.Join Peppa on her search in this gorgeous touch-and-feel story. Stroke the chicken's fluffy feathers, feel the guinea pigs' soft fur and touch the pretty petals.Happy egg hunting!

And Then There Were None meets The Inheritance Games, with a heavy dash of The Woman in Black, in this gloriously gothic YA mystery-thriller.When seventeen-year-old Helena is sent to be a governess at Archfall Manor - a beautiful but crumbling manor house, perched at the edge of a causeway in the North Sea - she feels confident she will know how to deal with the esteemed but eccentric Cauldwell family who own it. But it quickly becomes clear that the Cauldwells are hiding more than Helena could ever have dreamed of.A series of sinister events come to a head the night of a great storm, which washes away the only path back to the mainland - and reveals in the morning that there has been a murder... quickly followed by another.Suspicions and paranoia quickly run rampant. Someone has dark motivations in mind - and a killer's instinct to enact them.But the Cauldwell's aren't the only ones keeping secrets. Helena has a very important one of her own - and soon she begins to wonder whether forces beyond her control might be willing her to enact her own dark plan . . .Just how far will she go to get what she deserves? Praise for A Dark Inheritance: "A powerful, heart-racing story of family, fate, and writing your own destiny. Intricately plotted and luminously written - I loved it" Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless Girls

A brand new 'Who's in Your Book?' story from bestselling children's book author Tom Fletcher.OH, LOOK! A bear has wandered into your book!And - what's that noise? He's yawning! He looks like he's ready for bed.Can you help him drift off to sleep?This warm, gentle adventure combines interactive fun with a night-time routine to help little ones wind down before they go to bed.Who's in Your Book?Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:There's a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and funThere's a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibilityThere's an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusionThere's an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviourThere's a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindnessThere's a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up funThere's a Unicorn in Your Book: explores soothing your worries through sharing them

'Super sweet and totally heartwarming!' - Alice Oseman, bestselling author of HeartstopperMomo Gardner is the kind of friend who's always ready to lend a helping hand. She's introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people.PG, on the other hand, is a bit of a lone wolf, despite her reputation for being a flirt and a player. Underneath all that cool mystery, she's actually quick to smile, and when she falls for someone, she falls hard.An unexpected meet-cute brings the two together, kicking off the beginning of an awkward yet endearing courtship. With their drastically different personalities, Momo's overprotective friend, and PG's past coming back to haunt her, Momo and PG's romance is put to the test.

The hilarous new fantasy adventure from the author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken.Alex is a normal, everyday kid, living in a normal, everyday city. Axel is a monster-slaying hero, living in a world of magic. Unfortunately, they look exactly the same. So when the two boys mysteriously swap places, each of them ends up being mistaken for the other. With zero knowledge of dragon hunting and a very real aversion to danger, Alex is thrust into an epic quest to defeat the evil Felonius Gloam, who has stolen the Book of Lifetales and is using it to unravel the very fabric of the world of Aërth.Axel's chances aren't much better. Faced with double maths, a grandma who's six months behind on the rent, and a crucial chess tournament he's expected to win, his 'decapitate first, ask questions later' strategy isn't yielding the best results.Can the two boys complete their Impossible Quests¿ and find their way back to their own lives - or will they each discover they don't have a life to come back to . . . ?

Number 14 Darlington Road, looks like a perfectly ordinary townhouse - at first glance, anyway, but magic is good at hiding . . . when it's waiting for the right person to discover it . . .Martha Pennydrop is ten, and desperate to grow up. But growing up is a tricky business. It means turning your back on imagination, fun and magic, because those were the things that led to the Terrible Day when something awful nearly happened to Martha's younger brother, Scruff, which would have been All Her Fault.But when Martha and Scruff discover a drawer full of mysterious gold dust in the bedroom of their new house - along with a window that's seemingly impossible to close - it's the start of an incredible adventure to a magical world: Neverland! The Pennydrop's new house used to belong to another family - the Darlings - who once visited this world themselves. Now Peter Pan is back, and in need of their help. Neverland is in the icy grip of a terrible curse - cast long ago by Captain Hook. And only Martha and Scruff can save it . . .A reluctant Martha and excited Scruff are swept off to Neverland and into the company of the Lost Kids. But when Scruff is kidnapped, Martha must rediscover all the imagination, magic and belief she has buried deep inside herself for so long, to save him - and Neverland itself.Praise for Saving Neverland'A wonderful whirlwind of magic and adventure, and every bit as enchanting as the original Peter Pan. I absolutely loved it!' Catherine Doyle'Abi Elphinstone's imagination is as colourful and enticing as a sweetshop. In reimagining Peter Pan, she blows fairy dust over the classic tale and makes it fly . . . the perfect bedtime story for children of all ages.' M.G. Leonard 'Saving Neverland soars with Joy' Piers Torday'An awfully big new adventure in Neverland that's icy, dicey, delightful and dazzling in equal measure!' Peter Bunzl 'Full of wit, wonder and high-stakes action, with the most brilliant cast of characters . . . a true classic and Abi Elphinstone's best book yet!' Emma Carroll 'Daring, joyful, funny' Maz Evans

Peppa is wishing for magical adventures. Help choose Peppa's outfits and make her wishes come true!From fluttery fairy wings to daring knight outfits, join Peppa and friends and use the stickers to dress them for their quests. Discover monsters, unicorns, dragons and more in this magical sticker adventure!