A thrilling short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by an award-winning, bestselling authorIreland, 1955: Charley’s used to being lookout for Mammy – or ‘Sal Capone’, as she’s known in the local papers. He doesn’t want to be...
More tall tales about tiny people from the bestselling author of THE DANGEROUS BOOK FOR BOYS – now in paperback with all new black and white illustrations… But whatever you do, DON’T call them fairies!We return to Chorleywood, home of the...
It's Peter Pan with attitude as Conn Iggulden, creator of the phenomenal bestseller The Dangerous Book for Boys, presents three big adventures about very little people…“Tollins are also a lot less fragile than fairies. In fact, the word...
A collection of fourteen original teen paranormal short stories from some of today’s bestselling YA talent, united with the common theme of road trips, and edited by bestselling authors Melissa Marr and Kelley Armstrong.Contributors...
A humorous, poignant and heartwarming story of four girls and their exasperating parents, from the Queen of Tween, Jean Ure.“People always fall out after they’re married. I’m going to stay single.”Jasmine, Laurel, Rose and Daisy. Four very...
Danny loves dancing, but not the funky, popular variety that would have his friends green with envy; no, Danny loves Ballet. A ‘Billy Elliot’ for younger readers by this renowned ballet-loving author.Danny loves ballet, but he daren’t admit it...
Jack Higgins, master of the modern thriller, teams up with Justin Richards, bestselling author of Dr Who, to deliver a pulse-pounding new instalment in the adventures of the teenage Chance twins…This third gripping novel about the adventures of...
The phenomenally successful Jack Higgins teams up with Justin Richards for another sure fire bestseller for children.A mafia banker wants to defect and give evidence against his former bosses, and John Chance's boss Ardman is handling the...
From the author of THE PARENT AGENCY comes a thrilling, funny and touching new adventure.Fred and Ellie are twins. But not identical (because that's impossible for a boy and a girl). They do like all the same things, though. Especially video...
A brilliantly funny, gripping novel – andThe bestselling hardback children’s debut of 2014 – from a born storyteller, The Parent Agency is an epic wish-fulfilment adventure for every child – and for the child in everyone.Barry said, a third...
From David Baddiel, the brightest new star of children’s books and winner of the LOLLIES award, comes a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal…Malcolm doesn’t like animals.Which...
The second book about the Littlest Dragon who has the biggest and best ideas. Familiar family stories for beginner readers.Two more stories about the Littlest Dragon who is the tenth child in the Dragon family. With nine older brothers, No 10...
The youngest of ten dragon brothers, the Littlest Dragon always has the best and brightest ideas for getting his own way. First book about this successful character. A Collins Roaring Good Read for new readers.The Littlest Dragon is known as...
A third title about the little dragon with the big ideas! Although he’s the littlest, he has the biggest and funniest ideas for getting his own way.Two more stories about the Littlest Dragon who is the tenth child in the Dragon family. With nine...
The much-loved children’s classic from the author of Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, available in eBook for the very first time!Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't...
A woolly dog and a fluffy cat live together in perfect harmony – until the arrival of a tiny kitten. Heartwarming story from a renowned author.Woffles is a dog. Very big and woolly.Stretch is a cat. Very smooth and slinky.But one day, this...
This stunning collection includes four of the best and favourite Bottersnikes and Gumbles stories chosen from the original beloved classics…Deep in the Australian bush live some very strange creatures.Bottersnikes make their homes in rubbish...
This book offers Irish learners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to Irish verbs to help in their exam revision.Designed for all those learning Irish at school, work or home. The main section of the book consists of 115 fully conjugated...
ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTIAN BIRMINGHAM.A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.“All my life I’ll think of you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.”Bertie rescues an...
A captivating short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children’s fiction todayOn the day of the Winter Solstice, all the birds of Ireland assemble before the wise old Barn...
The third and final magical adventure starring three brave and heroic familiars – a thrilling blend of edge-of-your-seat action, laugh-out-loud humour and unforgettable characters. No wonder Sony snapped up film rights, to be directed by Pixar...
The first magical adventure in a major new trilogy, Animal Wizardry, is a thrilling blend of edge-of-your-seat action, laugh-out-loud humour and unforgettable characters.Running to save his life, Aldwyn, a streetwise orphan cat, ducks into a...
A dramatic short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by a number-one bestselling authorWhen Fleece, one of the foot soldiers of the valiant Hibernian Army, is sent to battle the demons of the Fomorian Empire, he becomes...
Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storytellerBest-selling author Michael Morpurgo turns his storytelling skills to the drama and tragedy of the Spanish Civil War, illustrated by...
A moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox, and their epic journey to be reunited. Beautifully illustrated by multi-award winner, Jon Klassen.Pax was only a kit when his family was killed and he was rescued by ‘his...
The new heart-warming and hilariously brilliant story from number one bestselling author David Walliams. Beautifully illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.Dads come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.There are fat ones and thin ones, tall ones...
The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel for children from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country – beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake."Mr Stink stank. He...
The Browns are going abroad, and Paddington considers a holiday in France is not to be taken lightly, So he packs a disguise outfit, his magic set and a map of France printed on a tea towel.Paddington is in charge of the “EYETINNERY” and, as Mrs...
The phenomenally successful Jack Higgins teams up with Justin Richards to launch a sure fire best seller for children.The mother of fourteen-year-old twins Rich and Jade dies in a car crash and they are told they must go and live with their...
Jack Higgins, master of the modern thriller, teams up with Justin Richards, bestselling author of Dr Who, to deliver a pulse-pounding new instalment in the adventures of the teenage Chance twins…Barely have Rich and Jade Chance walked away from...
A hilarious rollercoaster ride of pure entertainment for 9+ readers everywhere, Birthday Boy is the new Baddiel Blockbuster: featuring David’s inimitable and award-winning combination of wish-fulfilment, heart and hilarity, all brought to life...
E.B. White's classic novel about a small mouse on a very big adventure, available in eBook for the very first time!Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother...
From No. 1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure yet! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross.This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth…Read all about it! Read...
Sure, love is hell. But it’s totally worth it.In these supernatural stories by five of today’s hottest writers including Melissa Marr and Scott Westerfeld, love may be twisted and turned around, but it’s more potent than ever on its quest to...
Humour for younger readers from a first-time children’s author. They looked like ordinary, innocent pants, but those pants had just hypnotised the headteacher!Tony Trebelli has a little trouble telling the truth. He tells the most enormous lies...
“I’ve never known such a bear for smelling things out,” said Mrs Bird.Paddington’s sharp nose and his talent for getting into difficulties lead him to an orange marmalade tasting party. His enthusiasm lands him in a barrel of marmalade, causing...
“Oh dear,” said Paddington, as everyone turned to look at him accusingly. “I’m in trouble again.” Somehow trouble comes naturally to Paddington.What other bear could upset the whole cinema by standing on his seat to boo the ‘bad guy’ in the...
“Even Paddington can’t come to much harm in half an hour,” said Mrs Brown optimistically. But he can manage a lot of other things in even less time – like hanging Mr Curry’s lawnmower from a tree-top, or coming up through the bandstand floor...
“Bears like Paddington are very rare,” says Mrs Bird, “and a good thing too, or it would cost us a small fortune in marmalade.”The Brown Family first met Paddington on a railway station – Paddington station, in fact – and now he is just another...
Discover the beautiful stories Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller.Billy was a champion soccer star, playing for Chelsea in the 1930s. But that was before war broke out…Billy the Kid is told through the...
An enchanting tale of courage and sacrifice for young readers and adults by the wildly popular George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the series that inspired HBO's Emmy Award-winning GAME OF THRONES. Lavish illustrations by...
The classic novel of love and family in the nineteenth century has grown some fangs! An uproarious retelling of Little Women that will leave readers craving the bloodthirsty drama on every page.Readers will be agog and aghast at the hilarity of...
The much-loved children’s classic by E.B. White, available in eBook for the very first time!‘Some Pig’. ‘Humble’. ‘Radiant’. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a...
Truly, madly, deadly…Kristin Cast and Alyson Noel head up this collection of 5 thrilling paranormal storiesThis irresistible collection features stories of love amidst vampires by five of today's hottest authors-Kristin Cast (Tempted), Richelle...
Everything about Ginny will change this summer, and it’s all because of 13 little blue envelopes…Perfect summer read from Queen of Teen 2012Ginny, aged 17, is left 13 little blue envelopes by her free-spirited young Aunt Peg. Little does she...
The sparkling debut children’s novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country.Illustrated by Quentin Blake and brilliantly written by David Walliams, The Boy in the Dress is full of the...
A magical collection of twenty classic Irish fairy tales by one of Ireland’s greatest writers, the Nobel Prize-winning W. B. Yeats – with intricate, traditional illustrations throughout by P. J. Lynch.These short, carefully selected stories are...
This book is pretty much our official story so far. It really does only seem like last week we played our first gig in at the Annandale hotel in Sydney. Since then we’ve been given the opportunity to turn into the people and musicians we wanted...
Ten prize-winning authors each with a brand new story based on their own schooldays. Bernard Ashley, Malorie Blackman, Berlie Doherty, Paul Jennings, Margaret Mahy, Michael Morpurgo, Jenny Nimmo, Michael Rosen, Jeremy Strong and Robert...
This coming-of-age memoir, set during the Iranian Revolution, tells the story of a young girl who moves to Tehran from the U.S. and has to adjust to living in a new country, learning a new language, and starting a new school during one of the...