Action & Adventure

The Christmasaurus is back and ready to soar into a new festive magical adventure!

Have you ever heard of Ebenezer Scrooge? The most miserly, miserable Christmas-hating miser from that very famous old book? The man who is more BAH HUMBUG than HO HO HO?

Well, what if I told you that he was about to step out of HIS story and into this one? And I’m afraid he’s got some grand plans . . . he wants to CANCEL CHRISTMAS!

But don’t panic – William Trundle and his very best friend, the Christmasaurus, are on the case. They’re determined to track down Scrooge and save Christmas from total Scrooge-ification! And they’re not alone; the whole Trundle family, William’s new friends Eddie and Lucy and, of course, Santa himself are here to help!

Can this Christmas crew stop Scrooge before it’s too late and Christmas is BAH HUMBUGGED for good?

Discover more Christmas adventures with William and the Christmasaurus:
The Christmasaurus
The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List
The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch
The Christmasaurus Cracker: A Festive Activity Book

Don’t miss these other Tom Fletcher adventures:
The Creakers
Danger Gang
Space Band

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Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:

An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery Series 4 Books Collection Set By Thomas Taylor:

Malamander:
Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners is not easy – especially when the lost thing is not a thing at all, but a girl. No one knows what happened to Violet Parma’s parents twelve years ago and when she engages Herbie to help her find them, the pair discover that their disappearance might have something to do with the legendary sea-monster, the Malamander.

Gargantis:
When an ancient bottle is found washed up on the beach after a ferocious electrical storm, all the residents of Eerie-on-Sea seem to want it … but should they in fact fear it? Legend has it that the bottle contains an extraordinary secret that spells doom for the whole of Eerie-on-Sea.

Shadowghast:
A mysterious stage magician has set up in the theatre at the end of the pier, with an act so hypnotic and strange that Herbie Lemon and his friend Violet Parma suspect dark forces are at work. Meanwhile, folk are disappearing from Eerie-on-Sea, and no one knows why.

Festergrimm:
When Herbie and Violet’s arch-enemy Sebastian Eels turns up in Eerie-on-Sea, seemingly back from the dead, it can only spell bad news. The town may welcome his entrepreneurial scheme to resurrect Festergrimm’s Waxworks, a dusty and defunct old gallery of spooky characters from Eerie legend, but Herbie and Violet are suspicious of his motives.

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*Soon to be a major film!*

Join the world of Artemis Fowl, the number one bestseller by Eoin Colfer.

AT JUST TWELVE YEARS OLD, ARTEMIS FOWL IS A CRIMINAL GENIUS.

No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too devious. And he’s just discovered that fairies are real.

Poor fairies.

But these are not the cuddly creatures of bedtime stories. They are armed. They are dangerous. And when Artemis captures Captain Holly Short for her fairy gold, he messes with the wrong elf.

Holly isn’t armed but she’s incredibly dangerous, and pretty annoyed with all the kidnapping.

Artemis Fowl is about to find out that fairies fight back . . .

Let the misadventure begin.

‘Fast-paced, tongue in cheek . . . laugh-out-loud’ – Sunday Times
‘A huge hit’ – The Guardian
‘Artemis is a brilliant creation’ – Anthony Horowitz

***Winner of the WHSmith Children’s Book of the Year Award and Children’s Book of the Year at the Children’s Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year Award.***

This graphic novel adaptation of the internationally best-selling novel offers an exciting look inside both Fowl Manor and Haven City as it follow Artemis Fowl’s battle against a cast of creatures beyond your wildest imagination.

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Gymnasts by day, spies by night… In this exciting, action-packed adventure, Barbie and her fellow gymnasts Renee and Teresa are recruited by a secret spy agency. Can they use their tech gadgets and martial-arts-like moves to defeat a mysterious cat burglar? Barbie fans can relive all the action from the hit movie in this action-packed storybook!

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Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.

Fairyland is in uproar! Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies magical pets. Without them, the Pet Fairies can’t ensure that pets in the human world find the right owners. And now the pets have escaped from Jack Frost’s ice castle and are roaming the human world! Rachel and Kirsty have to help get the pets back…before it’s too late.

‘These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!’ ReadingZone.com

Read all seven fairy adventures in the Pet Fairies set! Katie the Kitten Fairy; Bella the Bunny Fairy; Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy; Lauren the Puppy Fairy; Harriet the Hamster Fairy; Molly the Goldfish Fairy; Penny the Pony Fairy.

If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows’ other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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Three magical, classic and heartwarming adventure stories from number one bestselling author, actor and comedian Ben Miller.

How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
George has always wondered what it’s like to be a dog. One night, a magical mix-up with an enchanted fountain means he swaps places with Midnight, a huge and loveable hound! Becoming a dog is an amazing adventure, until George uncovers a plan that could threaten Midnight’s home. Can the two friends save the day before the clock strikes twelve and leaves them stuck in each other’s bodies forever?

The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
Lana loves stories. Especially the ones she and her brother, Harrison, share in their make-believe games. One Day, Lana discovers a portal to a fairytale world! But these fairytales are dark and dangerous, and the characters need Lana’s help to defeat an evil witch. Can Lana and Harrison journey to the world and save the day . . . before it’s too late?

The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
Harrison tries his best to be good but he has one BIG flaw . . . He can’t control his temper! So when he’s given a black hole, Harrison jumps at the chance to get rid of everything that makes him cross. But soon it’s not just things he hates that are disappearing into the black hole but things he loves, too, Harrison starts to realize that sometimes you should be careful what you wish for…

Turn the page, share the adventure!

Praise for Ben Miller:

‘Wonderful, funny, magical’ Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight

‘A magical adventure’ Sunday Express on The Day I Fell into a Fairytale

‘Great for reading aloud’ The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale

‘Fabulous’ Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
 

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One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . . . Jamie Oliver, bestselling author and internationally renowned chef, delivers the perfect recipe for a page-turning children’s fiction debut!

Billy and his friends know that Waterfall Woods is out of bounds; strange things are rumoured to have happened there and no one in their village has ventured past its walls for decades…

But when they discover a secret way in, Billy and his best friends, Anna, Jimmy and Andy, can’t resist the temptation to explore! Only to quickly discover that the woods are brimming with magic and inhabited by all sorts of unusual creatures, including a whole community of sprites who need the children’s help!

• Fantastical fun – jam-packed with magical creatures, epic feasts and brilliant inventions
• Page-turning adventure – short chapters bursting with action to keep readers hooked
• Amazing illustrations – bursting with illustrations from Mónica Armiño to bring the story to life
• Accessible and engaging – designed with dyslexia-friendly font and clear spacing

With magical battles, a long-lost mythical city, fantastical flying machines, epic feasts and one GIANT rescue, get ready for an adventure you’ll never forget!

See what readers are saying about Billy and the GIANT Adventure:

‘I couldn’t put it down – I would definitely recommend it!’ – Abigail C
‘I loved reading this book’ – Holly B
‘I really enjoyed reading Billy and the Giant Adventure. It was a funny and magical story with beautiful illustrations’ – Chloe
‘I love the different chapters and especially the recipes at the end of the book as well’ – Paul
‘A thrilling, gripping book’ – Neeva P

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Featuring an exclusive Fourteenth Doctor story!

You’ve never seen a Doctor Who Annual quite like this . . .

In November 2023, Doctor Who returns to our screens with an almighty TARDIS-crashing bang. David Tennant is back as the Doctor, Catherine Tate is back as the incredible Donna Noble.

And the Doctor Who 2024 Annual is THE place to start an incredible journey. With everything you wanted to know about the Doctor – plus costumes, games, behind-the-scenes info – it even includes a never-seen-before Fourteenth Doctor story, and a sneak peek at the long-awaited Fifteenth Doctor . . .

So get your sonic screwdrivers at the ready, and plunge into a Whole New Who World.

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When Herbie and Violet’s arch-enemy Sebastian Eels turns up in Eerie-on-Sea, seemingly back from the dead, it can only spell bad news. The town may welcome his entrepreneurial scheme to resurrect Festergrimm’s Waxworks, a dusty and defunct old gallery of spooky characters from Eerie legend, but Herbie and Violet are suspicious of his motives. And when they learn the legend of Ludo Festergrimm the clockmaker, creator of a vast mechanical robot that wrought havoc in the wrong hands, they KNOW they’re on the right track. But how can they get the residents of Eerie-on-Sea to believe them?

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First Learning: First Words from Roger Priddy is an early-learning play set with a board book featuring bright photographs of familiar things and chunky press-out pieces in a plastic pocket.

Help your child develop their vocabulary with this engaging early-learning play set. Little ones will enjoy matching the puzzles pieces to the images on the page, while learning core vocabulary and developing fine motor skills.The plastic pocket makes it easy to pack-up and put back on the bookshelf at the end of the day.

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There’s a storm raging in Eerie-on-Sea. Has the mighty Gargantis come back from the deep…?

When an ancient bottle is found washed up on the beach after a ferocious electrical storm, all the residents of Eerie-on-Sea seem to want it … but should they in fact fear it? Legend has it that the bottle contains an extraordinary secret that spells doom for the whole of Eerie-on-Sea. Could it be true that the vast sea creature Gargantis has awoken from her slumbers, and is causing the large cracks that are appearing all across the town? Finding themselves entrusted with the bottle, Herbie and Violet discover they will need to ride the terrible storm and pacify the creature if they want to save Eerie-on-Sea from sliding into the ocean and being lost for ever.

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The third book in the Harry Potter series, illustrated in brilliant colour by the iconic design house MinaLima and featuring interactive paper-engineered elements, including the Marauder’s Map!

Return to Hogwarts in this stunning edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. J.K. Rowling’s complete and unabridged text is accompanied by full-colour illustrations on nearly every page and eight paper-engineered interactive elements. Readers are invited to explore the Knight Bus, reveal the Grim in a teacup, spin the Time-Turner and more!

Designed and illustrated by MinaLima – the award-winning studio behind the graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films – this keepsake edition is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages, a beautiful addition to any collector’s bookshelf and an enchanting way to share this beloved series with a new generation of readers.

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A collection of terrifying tales from the thrilling world of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things!

Prepare to visit the darkest and most chilling corners of Hawkins. Dustin, Lucas, Max, and their friends want to rent videos one night. But when a blackout changes their plans, they swap seven twisted tales based on their hometown. What secrets lurk in an old asylum? Does a mutant creature live at the bottom of Lovers’ Lake? Is a harmless teddy bear actually controlled by a supernatural force? These are just a few of the monstrous mysteries in this creepy collection that is sure to thrill fans of Stranger Things ages 8 to 12.

Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins.

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The start of an epic new fantasy trilogy from bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave.

‘Destined to be a classic’ Garth Nix
‘A stunning adventure’ Cressida Cowell
‘Fierce, lyrical … an earth-shattering fantasy’ Piers Torday

The earth is stirring . . .

Ysolda has lived her life in the shadow of the wolf queen’s tyrannical rule but, safe in her forest haven, she has never truly felt its threat.

Until one day when a mysterious earthquake shakes the land and her older sister Hari vanishes in its wake.

Accompanied by her loyal sea hawk, Nara, Ysolda embarks on a desperate rescue mission. But when she is forced to strike a bargain with the wolf queen herself, she soon finds herself embroiled in a quest for a magic more powerful – and more dangerous – than she could ever have imagined …

From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old.

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