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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.Love Frankie, 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.Fourteen-year-old Frankie has a difficult life. Her mother is ill, some children at her school are horrible to her, and she worries that she might be gay. Then, Frankie becomes friends with Sally. Frankie hates love stories, but she starts to love Sally. Does Sally feel the same way?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.

Join the club, find the magic! The first book in a BRILLIANT new series brimming with adventure, friendship and an amazing array of magical creatures! A must-read for fans of Beast Quest, The Boy Who Grew Dragons and The Naughtiest Unicorn."The world is full of magical spaces, hidden from sight by Bewilder Bubbles where all kinds of amazing Secret Beasts live . . It's my job to make sure the Bewilder Bubbles remain invisible and the creatures within are kept safe." Leila said.Jayden shook his head, his eyes wide. "Impossible.""Impossible or I'm possible? It really depends on how you look at it," shrugged Leila.Aisha and Jayden are definitely not fans of Outside.Aisha would rather be home playing on her tablet or messaging her friends.Jayden thinks the worlds inside his books are much more exciting than the real one beyond his window.But when they are asked to join the Secret Beast Club, a centuries-old secret group that protects mythological creatures, Aisha and Jayden discover that real magic could be closer than they think . . . you just have to know where to look . . .Inspired by the real life story of Pablo Fanque - the first Black circus owner - and featuring fun facts about the magical creatures within each story, this exciting new series for 6+ readers is not to be missed!'Magical, inclusive and exciting! The Bookseller

It's too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride.Mahalia Harris wants.She wants a big Sweet Sixteen like her best friend, Naomi.She wants the super-cute new girl Siobhan to like her back.She wants a break from worrying-about money, snide remarks from white classmates, pitying looks from church ladies . . . all of it.Then inspiration strikes: It's too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if she had a coming-out party? A singing, dancing, rainbow-cake-eating celebration of queerness on her own terms.The idea lights a fire beneath her, and soon Mahalia is scrimping and saving, taking on extra hours at her afterschool job, trying on dresses, and awkwardly flirting with Siobhan, all in preparation for the coming out of her dreams. But it's not long before she's buried in a mountain of bills, unfinished schoolwork, and enough drama to make her English lit teacher blush. With all the responsibility on her shoulders, will Mahalia's party be over before it's even begun?A novel about finding yourself, falling in love, and celebrating what makes you you.---"Camryn Garrett writes with wholehearted sincerity-sharp edged truth braided with irrepressible joy. Mahalia's story lives, breathes and glows. I'm in love with it every day of the week!" -Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda "A perfect ode to romantic comedies, wrapped in a dazzling rainbow dress." -Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl

A funny, rhyming picture book to celebrate Mother's Day!Ssshhhh! Don't wake Mum!Mum needs some well-earned rest before her first day at her new job as a firefighter! While she's snoozing peacefully, her little bunnies decide to make her a breakfast of champions - a huge stack of pancakes!But as the sweet smell of syrup spreads through the forest, other uninvited woodland creatures begin to stir! Can the bunnies fend off their breakfast-craving neighbours or will the chaos wake up mum?This rhyming, riotous picture book is perfect for sharing together and ends with a heart-warming celebration of mums and all the amazing things they do!

When I'm Gone is a captivating novel penned by the talented Marguerite McLaren. Published recently in 2023 by Penguin Random House Children's UK, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey. The genre of the book, while hard to pin down to just one, is a mesmerizing blend that keeps readers on their toes. Marguerite McLaren has a gift for weaving tales that are as profound as they are engaging. When I'm Gone is no exception. This book, like all of McLaren's works, is a testament to her skill as a storyteller. It's a must-read for anyone who appreciates good literature. So, pick up a copy of When I'm Gone today and lose yourself in the world that Marguerite McLaren has so masterfully created. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK, this book is sure to be a treasure in any collection.

A heartrending novel about two gay teens coming of age in New York - perfect for fans of It's a Sin and Adam Silvera.It's 1990 in New York City.Adam is falling in love for the first time. Ben is leaving home for the last.Drawn by the city's irresistible energy, the boys are swept up into the queer scene, where the potential for life and love seems limitless.But as the shadows of prejudice gather, Ben and Adam discover how their newfound community is facing the looming threat of AIDS, which will touch their lives more closely than they ever could have imagined. Heartbreaking yet hopeful, When You Call My Name tells the story of the moments that break our hearts and the people who make us whole - and shows how together we burn brightest in times of darkness.

The gorgeous new feelgood LGBTQ+ romantic comedy from the author of Date Me, Bryson Keller!Two boys. Two bands. Two worlds colliding.Nate Hargraves - stage-shy singer-songwriter - is totally stoked for his cousin's wedding in South Africa, an all-expenses-paid trip of a lifetime. Until he finds out his sleazeball ex-boyfriend is also on the guest list.Jai Patel - hot-as-hell high school rock-god - has troubles too. His band's lead singer has quit, just weeks before the gig that was meant to be their big break.When Nate saves the day by agreeing to sing with Jai's band, Jai volunteers to be Nate's plus-one to the wedding, and the stage is set for a summer of music, self-discovery, and simmering romantic tension. What could possibly go wrong . . . ?'One of the most adorable, big-hearted, charming books in existence' - Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, on Date Me, Bryson Keller!

This inspiring picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie.This is a story of music.Of obstacles.Of strength and hard work.Of all you can accomplish when you dream.As a child, Evelyn Glennie's ears began to hurt. Voices became distant whispers. Ringing phones sounded like muffled crunches in her ears. But when she was told that she would need to wear hearing aids for the rest of her life, Evelyn was determined that this this would never stop her from playing music. Instead of giving up on her dreams, Evelyn found new ways to listen...With stunning illustrations from Devon Holzwarth, and a special note from Evelyn Glennie herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to never give up on their dreams.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises.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.The Talented Mr Ripley, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of illustrations support the text.In the 1950s, Tom Ripley travels from the United States of America to Italy, to find Dickie Greenleaf and bring him home to his father. But when Tom sees Dickie's money and relaxed way of life, he becomes jealous and begins to make other plans.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteRegister to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises.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.Artificial Intelligence, a Level 7 Reader, is B2 in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future perfect simple, mixed conditionals, past perfect continuous, mixed conditionals, more complex passive forms and modals for deduction in the past.This book aims to explain what AI is and what it is not. It turns to different subjects to understand AI, and what it means for the world. It also examines important AI developments in the past, present and future.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteRegister to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises.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.Dubliners, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of illustrations support the text.In these stories, Joyce describes the lives of ordinary Dubliners. Their lives are not always easy, and they have problems with their families. They were the people who Joyce grew up with and he knew them very well.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteRegister to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises.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.The Three Musketeers, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.When the young d'Artagnan leaves his home in Gascony with the hope of becoming one of the king's musketeers, it is the start of a wonderful adventure. D'Artagnan soon meets the three musketeers, Athos, Porthos and Aramis. Together they cry, "e;All for one and one for all!"e; Visit the Penguin Readers websiteRegister to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises.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.Wild Cities, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteRegister to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).There are cities everywhere on Earth. More and more people live in cities around the world. But more and more animals make their homes in cities, too. In this book you will visit 13 cities. What animals can you see?

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises.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.Tess of the D'Urbervilles, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of illustrations support the text.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteRegister to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).When Jack and Joan Durbeyfield learn that their ancestors were the d'Urbervilles - a rich and well-known family - they hope it will make their lives better. They send their eldest daughter, Tess, to introduce herself to some "e;relatives"e;. There, Tess meets Alec d'Urberville, who immediately notices her beauty. The terrible event that follows changes her life forever.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises.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.The Puffin Keeper, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteRegister to access online resources including tests, worksheets and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook).Five-year-old Allen Williams arrives on Puffin Island and meets an old man, Benjamin Postlewaite. Ben is the lighthouse keeper, and Allen is soon friends with him. Allen travels back to the island many years later and finds Ben is keeping a puffin. Allen helps Ben to change from lighthouse keeper to puffin keeper.

The brand new series for young readers from bestselling author Lucy Hawking.'The more we find out about the world around us, the more we can work out other, more complicated things, such as how the universe began or how life got started on Earth . . .'Olivia Alez is delighted about finally living a life away from the royal palace in the mountains that used to be her home, after the Kingdom of Alez decides it doesn't want a royal family any more. Now she can finally give up boring princess lessons and learn about real things, like volcanoes and the ocean and space!But Olivia is completely unprepared for the world that awaits her. Thick, dark clouds hang low over the city, and the rivers that she so longed to see are choked with rubbish. And on top of it all, the weather just feels wrong. With scorching hot sun one day and torrential rainfall the next, it seems nearly impossible for the people and animals in Alez to adapt to their extreme climate.Olivia, horrified by what she sees, becomes determined to get to the bottom of Alez's dangerous weather patterns. With the help of some new friends and armed with a scientific lab coat that would make Albert Einstein jealous, Olivia sets out to solve the mystery and save Alez from climate destruction before it's too late . . .

"e;An absolutely enchanting tale . . . I adored it."e; Tamzin Merchant, author of The HatmakersA bold and evocative new adventure novel from Cerrie Burnell, celebrating difference and found family. Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson, Katherine Rundell and Catherine Doyle. Silverthorne is a place of secrets. A forest of twisting paths and tangled thorns. A castle with locked towers and whispers of tragedy. A village trapped between terrors known and unknown. But something is stirring in the leaves . . .Saffy is a good girl, tired of being told to stick to the forest paths, and always follow the rules.Aurelia is a hidden girl, locked in a castle tower, dreaming of escaping the fate she's told awaits her.Wild Rose is a fierce girl, raised by wolves, full of spells and fearlessness and cunning.Together, they will change life in Silverthorne forever."e;Wildly exciting and wickedly whimsical . . . a story as warming and delicious as stolen porridge."e; Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables"e;One of the most delightful stories I've read in years. Burnell's writing sparkles like starlight, guiding you through a wild fairy tale brimming with friendship, magic and hope."e; Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows series"e;A story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance."e; Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

The Great Gatsby meets The Inheritance Games in this gloriously twisty thriller, perfect for fans of #DarkAcademia and Leigh Bardugo's Ninth HouseOnce I had four brothers. Three of them are dead. I am next.Felix Ashe is sure of only one thing. In thirty days, on his eighteenth birthday, he will die. He might be the only one convinced of this, but the gruesome deaths of his three brothers before him seem to point to only one thing: a curse, one doomed to stop anyone inheriting his family's incredible fortune.Felix doesn't care about money, or himself, particularly. It's hard to have a stake in the future when you know you haven't got one. But he does care about his little brother Nick, very much. And when an opportunity to break the curse appears to present itself, it's impossible not to heed its dark call.Soon long-buried secrets will take Felix to the darkest underbelly of Jazz-Age New York, to the far-flung wilds of the Yorkshire moors and back again. And bound to everything is a deadly secret society who will either be Felix's downfall . . . or his one chance at redemption.

Featuring interactive flaps on every spread, join Princess Peppa as she prepares for the most magical party ever.Princess Peppa is dreaming she lives in a magical castle in the clouds. She wants to throw the best party ever. With invitations to send out, food to prepare and entertainment to organise, join Peppa on this lift-flap-adventure through the magic castle.Also Available:Peppa Pig: Where's George's Dinosaur?: A Lift The Flap BookPeppa Pig: Where's Peppa?: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Mermaid Friends: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: At the Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Join Bluey and her friends for a game of Shadowlands! On a picnic in the park, Bluey, Coco and Snickers play a game of Shadowlands. But when Coco keeps on taking shortcuts, Bluey shows her that following the rules can make the game even more fun.Can't get enough of Bluey? Also available: Bluey: The BeachBluey: Goodnight Fruit BatBluey: Little Library

A bumper colouring book that will keep little artists busy for hours!Get creative with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this wonderful colouring and doodle book, filled with amazing animals, brilliant bugs, fantastic food and marvellous nature.Packed with big shapes to colour-in that are ideal for tiny hands.Discover other activity books from The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bugs Sticker and Colouring BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book

Join Danny and Dino for a POOPTASTIC Halloween - the first story in a brand new series! With rip-roaring rhyme and laugh-out-loud silliness, the Dinosaur that Pooped series has sold over 1.5 million copies around the world!Danny and Dino had been trick-or-treating,and now they were full of the sweets they'd been eating.They'd eaten a lot, but they still wanted more..."Come on!" said Danny, "Let's try one last door!"On a quest for more halloween sweets, Danny and Dino accidentally stumble into a haunted house. Soon, they're surrounded by all kinds of spooks - witches, ghosts, and vampires galore! Can Dino's quick thinking and rumbly tummy save the day?This new series is the perfect introduction to the world of Danny and Dino. The poop-filled adventure is written by bestselling author duo Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter!More POOPTASTIC adventures:The Dinosaur that Pooped Christmas!The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet!The Dinosaur that Pooped the Past!The Dinosaur that Pooped the Bed!The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess!The Dinosaur that Pooped a Pirate!For younger readers:The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rainbow! (A Colours Book)The Dinosaur that Pooped Daddy! (A Numbers Book)

On the run up to Christmas, join Duggee and the Squirrels with this collection of 24 badge-worthy stories!Join your favourite Hey Duggee Characters in the countdown to Christmas! Find a mini storybook behind each door, including a special Christmas story for Christmas Eve.Stories include: The Snowman Badge, The Paddling Pool Badge, The Jam Badge, The Bubble Badge, The Mystery Badge and The Tinsel Badge.Don't forget to put the books back in each window so you can reuse your Advent Calendar Book Collection every year!One more thing... Duggee Hug!Also available:Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Christmas BadgeHey Duggee: Duggee's ChristmasHey Duggee: Countdown To Christmas lift-the-flapHey Duggee: Happy Christmas Sticker Colouring BookHey Duggee: Duggee's Night Before Christmas

Find exciting things to do around the home in this wonderfully creative sticker book!Jam-packed with activities in every corner of the house from the kitchen to the garden, there is plenty to stick, draw and doodle!With more than 60 stickers and 16 colourful pages of fun activities to complete, this is the ideal book to spark creativity for 3-5 year olds. Perfect for on-the-go entertainment. Also look out for:Fun With Ladybird: Stick-And-Play: CastlesFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: PiratesFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Unicorns

On an icy Christmas Eve, beneath a setting sun,a group of penguins huddle . . .. . . goodnight, little one! It's Christmas Eve and The Very Hungry Caterpillar is exploring a magical snowy landscape. Join him as he says goodnight to some baby animal friends before the magic can begin . . .With chunky flaps to lift on every page and gentle rhyming text, this is the perfect festive bedtime read for babies and toddlers.

A new term spells disaster for Mildred! After a disastrous first year, Mildred is determined to lose her embarrassing reputation as the worst witch the Academy has ever seen - but things rapidly get out of hand when her arch-enemy Ethel turns her into a frog ...

Summer term at Miss Cackles Academy for Witches has just begun and disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in deep trouble again - all because of the new girl, Enid Nightshade, who isnt nearly as placid as she looks . . .