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The Boy Who Grew Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 1)
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE 2019LONGLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2019
‘Irresistible … a modern classic’ GUARDIAN
‘A warm-hearted debut … lovely, expressive, characterful’ SUNDAY TIMES
When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad’s garden, he doesn’t think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house – and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker …
Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very … unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker – and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens – more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons …
The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series.
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The Christmas Pig: The No.1 bestselling festive tale from J.K. Rowling
One boy and his toy are about to change everything…
Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens – DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life… even toys. And Jack’s newest toy – the Christmas Pig (DP’s annoying replacement) – has a daring plan: Together they’ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known…
A heart-warming, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world’s greatest storytellers.
A gorgeous gift, featuring 9 black and white spreads and decorative inside art from renowned illustrator, Jim Field.
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The Christmasaurus
The number-one-bestselling, magical first children’s novel from Tom Fletcher.
This is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur named the Christmasaurus.
It’s about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have a magical adventure. It’s about friendship and families, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves and flying reindeer.
It’s about discovering your heart’s true desire, and learning that the impossible might just be possible . . .
_____‘Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness’ – The Observer
‘Genius’ – The Sun
‘Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud’ – The Daily Express
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The Christmasaurus
The number-one-bestselling, magical first children’s novel from Tom Fletcher.
This is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur named the Christmasaurus.
It’s about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have a magical adventure. It’s about friendship and families, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves and flying reindeer.
It’s about discovering your heart’s true desire, and learning that the impossible might just be possible . . .
_____‘Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness’ – The Observer
‘Genius’ – The Sun
‘Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud’ – The Daily Express
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The Christmasaurus: Tom Fletcher’s timeless picture book adventure
Bestselling author Tom Fletcher has re-invented his beloved Christmas story The Christmasaurus as a rhyming picture-book adventure for younger readers to enjoy – now in paperback!
Santa and his reindeer live as north as you can go,
in a place that’s full of magic (and quite a lot of snow!).
But Santa and his reindeer do not live there on their own,
for there’s a special dinosaur that also calls it home . . .The Christmasaurus wants more than anything to be able to fly, and help pull Santa’s sleigh across the sky on Christmas Eve. But flying turns out to be much harder than he thought, even with Santa’s help! One special Christmas, however, he falls down a chimney and meets a dinosaur-obsessed little boy who teaches him the magic of believing . . .
With Shane Devries’ breathtaking illustrations, a pitch-perfect, read-aloud rhyming text and two magical surprise gate-fold pages, The Christmasaurus Picture Book is the perfect Christmas gift.
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The Colour Illustrated Hobbit: The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien is a timeless classic. The unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit who embarks on a strange and magical adventure, is brought to life by Jemima Catlin’s charming and lively colour illustrations in a way that will entice and entertain a new generation of readers.
Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services – as a burglar – on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo’s life is never to be the same again.
Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as J. R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale, ‘The Hobbit’. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, Bilbo Baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s book ‘The Fall of Númenor’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 07-11-2022.
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The Danger Gang: Tom Fletcher
The electrifying number one bestselling adventure from the author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!
Franky can’t wait to move to his new town – although he wishes he didn’t have to leave his best friend Dani behind.
But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky’s street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little… magical.Franky’s always wanted to be part of an amazing gang – just like his hero, super-spy Zack Danger! And soon, he realises that there’s real danger in store for himself and his new friends.
And so the Danger Gang is born…
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The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #4): Volume 4
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation!
In the shadows, trouble is brewing…
When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-held NightWing secrets – what magical powers they really have, who they’re allied with in the war, and where they’ve been living all this time.
But the truth about Starflight’s tribe is more terrible than he ever imagined: Not only do the NightWings live in a dark, miserable place, they’ve imprisoned several innocent RainWings there, too. Stranded and alone, Starflight only wants to get back to his friends. But the fate of two kingdoms now rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave … before it’s too late.
- An epic dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers
- With vibrant and captivating illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading experience
- The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times bestseller
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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1): The Graphic Novel Volume 1
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation.
Not every dragonet wants a destiny…
Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfil a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. He’s not so sure about the prophecy part, but Clay can’t imagine not living with the other dragonets; they’re his best friends.
So when one of the dragonets is threatened, all five spring into action. Together, they will choose freedom over fate, leave the mountain, and fulfil their destiny – on their own terms.
- An epic dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers
- With vibrant and captivating illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading experience
- The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times bestseller
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The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #3): Volume 3
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation.
Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being “a lazy RainWing.” Maybe she wasn’t meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly … even if that’s still a secret.
So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don’t realise – or care – that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest.
But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be – into the middle of the war.
- An epic dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers
- With vibrant and captivating illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading experience
- The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times bestseller
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The House in the Woods (The Ghost Hunter Chronicles)
Stranger Things meets Point Horror in the first of a brilliant new series for readers aged 11+ from Yvette Fielding, British television’s first lady of the paranormal and presenter of Most Haunted.
When Clovis, Eve and Tom decide to play with a ouija board in an old abandoned house on Halloween, none of them foresees the horrors they’re about to unleash. What starts out as a bit of fun, soon transcends into something far more terrifying when a distressed and determined spirit follows them home. Before long the friends are caught up in a series of events beyond their wildest imaginings and their journey as ghost hunters begins . . .
‘When I grow up I wanna be a ghost hunter!’ Keith Lemon
‘If you’re reading this scary book in bed then it might be wise to leave the landing light on’ Paul O’Grady
‘I’m too scared to read this!’ Matt Lucas
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The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #2): Volume 2
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation.
The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.
She can’t believe it’s finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.
But Tsunami’s triumphant return doesn’t go quite the way she’d imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen’s heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal – and perhaps even death.
- An epic dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers
- With vibrant and captivating illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading experience
- The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times bestseller
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The Naughtiest Unicorn at Sports Day: Book 2 (The Naughtiest Unicorn series)
Join the naughtiest unicorn for magic and mayhem in this hilarious series for 6+ fans of Pamela Butchart, Rabbit and Bear, The Worst Witch and UNICORNS!
Mira and Dave are now UBFF (Unicorn Best Friends Forever) and they can’t wait to join in all of the sports day games and go on a magical rainbow Quest. But then all the games start to go wrong. The sacks for the sack race are sewn together, the eggs for the egg and spoon race are rotten and the PE kit is stolen! Can Mira and Dave find out who is causing trouble? Mira and her UBFF are facing their toughest (and sportiest) challenge yet!
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The Pet Keeper Fairies: Book 6 (Rainbow Magic Beginner Reader)
Learning to read is fun with the Rainbow Magic Fairies! Developed in conjunction with Early Years reading consultants and based on the most up-to-date educational research, the Rainbow Magic Beginner Readers are the perfect way to introduce your child to the magical world of reading.Read more
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The Royal Rabbits Series 4 Books Collection Set By Santa Montefiore, Simon Sebag Montefiore (The Royal Rabbits, Escape From the Tower, The Great Diamond Chase, The Hunt for the…
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:The Royal Rabbits Series 4 Books Collection Set By Santa Montefiore, Simon Sebag Montefiore:
The Royal Rabbits:
Shylo has always been the runt of the litter, the weakest and quietest of all of his family. His siblings spend their days making fun of him for not being like the rest of them. But when Shylo stumbles across a band of ratzis and overhears their evil plan to take a photo of the Queen in her nightie, it’s up to this unlikely hero to travel to London and inform the Royal Rabbits of London about the diabolical plot!Escape From the Tower:
Little Shylo Tawny-Tail is proud to call himself one of the Royal Rabbits of London, a secret order who live under Buckingham Palace and fight evil across the world. But high up in one of London’s famous skyscrapers, the horrible Ratzis are plotting to cause chaos during a visit from the President of the United States.The Great Diamond Chase:
The biggest, most beautiful diamond in the whole world has been stolen from Buckingham Palace! Nobody knows how a sneaky thief managed to take the Siberian Diamond from right under the Queen’s nose – but Shylo and the brave Royal Rabbits of London will do whatever it takes to solve the case and return the jewel to its rightful place.The Hunt for the Golden Carrot:
Now that Shylo is a Royal Rabbit, his life is full of adventure and new friends, but he still misses his mother and family. So he jumps at the chance to visit his home warren! As soon as Shylo arrives he finds something strange and dark going on. A mysterious bunny called Harlequin is on the farm, attracting many followers with his crazy singing and loopy dancing.Read more
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The Secret of the Blood-Red Key (The Stolen Dreams Adventures)
The dazzling follow-up to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman.
Step inside the pages of an immortal adventure…
Rachel and Robert have defeated the tyrant Malstain and become the heroes of Krasnia, but all is not how it should be. Robert is swept away with his new friends, leaving Rachel alone to take care of her ailing father, who’s lost without their beloved mother.
From nowhere, a boy appears knowing the secrets of the hidden blood-red key. For the key is a way into the Hinterland – and Rachel must promise that, as a new key keeper, she will answer when it calls. When a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is illegally smuggled into the Hinterland, Rachel has no choice but to use her key to save Elsa. But her fate is linked to Krasnia, and Rachel must battle to save her home as she knows it.
Praise for The Book of Stolen Dreams:
“A new and important voice for young people.” Michael Morpurgo“Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats.” Ben Miller
“A wonderful story. Gripping and magical.” Anthony Horowitz
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The Stonekeeper (Amulet): 1
Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot – and two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission in this first book in the NYT’s bestselling series.
After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous.
Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids’ mom through a door in the basement.
Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals.
Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves.
- Full-colour illustrated stories for readers at all ages and all abilities
- #1 New York Times bestselling series!
- Amulet #1 was an ALA Best Book and shortlisted for the CBC’s Children’s Choice Book Awards
- Kazu illustrated the 15th anniversary Harry Potter covers in the US
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The Tractor Actor
Anthony is a little red tractor who dreams of becoming an actor. Despite what his farm friends say, he works hard to perfect his acting skills. But when a dangerous pack of wolves shows up on the farm, Anthony’s abilities are put to the test! Can he use his talent to save the day?Read more
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The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers
A time-twisting adventure from Lioness Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning women’s England team, written with debut author Jordan Glover, including illustrations by Robin Boyden, perfect for children aged 8 – 12!
It’s time to kick off a new adventure!
Loosely based on one of Leah Williamson’s big inspirations, the Dick Kerr Ladies and their brave protest against the ban on women’s football, The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers is a fun adventure that comes from the heart.
When Leah discovers a mysterious time capsule with her two best friends, she opens up a whole new world of adventure! Transported a hundred years back in time, Leah, George and Mimi make an unexpected discovery – women’s football has been banned!
Along with their new friend Dot, Leah and the team must work together to make sure the all-important Championship Cup final still goes ahead. But with a mysterious figure working hard to ruin the team’s chances, Leah is in a race against time to put the clues together and catch the culprit before it’s too late!
Don’t miss Leah’s next adventure – The Wonder Team and the Pharaoh’s Fortune!
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Tiggy and the Smugglers’ Secret (Tiggy The Salty Seadog)
The second story book in the Tiggy the Salty Seadog series.Climb aboard the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway and join Tiggy the Cockapoo and her best friend Jake as they explore the historic seaside town of Dymchurch.
It’s time for a treasure hunt, follow the trail, spot the secret symbols and watch out for smugglers hiding their loot!
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Time Travelling with a Tortoise: New for 2024, a thrilling time-travel adventure perfect for children aged 9+. The sequel to the bestselling book Time Travelling with a Hamster
Exciting, funny, heartwarming, and mind-bendingly clever, Time Travelling with a Tortoise is the extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to Ross Welford’s beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster.
Al Chaudhury travelled back in time to save his father’s life.
And it worked – Al’s dad is alive again and life is back to the way it should be. At least, that’s what Al thinks.
But when an accident robs Al’s beloved Grandpa Byron of his world-beating memory, Al is forced back in time again, this time leaving someone behind, trapped in a prehistoric dimension.
Al is forced into a rescue mission to recover his friend from the past… and to make sure that there will be a future waiting for them all.
It turns out time travel is far more complicated than Al thought.
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Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail
Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in this thrilling prequel to Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series—now beautifully repackaged with striking new cover art!
The first book in the Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the warrior code. Long before Firestar left his kittypet home to join ThunderClan, a band of cats from the mountains set off on a dangerous journey in search of a new home. . . .
Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail delivers all the epic adventure and thrilling fantasy that Warriors fans have come to expect. This prequel arc is the perfect introduction for new Warriors readers—and a long-awaited tale of the origins of the Clans that will thrill dedicated Erin Hunter fans!
Also contains an exclusive bonus scene!
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Warriors: The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition: A Collectible Gift for Warriors Fans (Warriors Field Guide)
1 code. 5 Clans. Countless destinies.
Step inside the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series with the ULTIMATE guide to the cats and Clans.
In this updated and expanded edition celebrating 20 years of Warriors, discover all-new interior art and never-before-seen bonus content. This gorgeous full-color guide includes:
– Profiles of more than 85 of the most important warrior cats
– An insider look at each of the Clans
– The stories of how Bramblestar and Tigerstar received their nine lives
– An exclusive, never-before-seen glimpse at Firestar and Graystripe’s view from StarClan
– And more!
No Warriors collection is complete without this ultimate gift for the ultimate fan!
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Wrinkle in Time, A: The Graphic Novel
The world already knows Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, Calvin O’Keefe, and the three Mrs-Who, Whatsit, and Which-the memorable and wonderful characters who fight off a dark force and save our universe in the Newbery Award – winning classic A Wrinkle in Time. But in fifty years of publication, the book has never been illustrated. Now, Hope Larson takes the classic story to a new level with her vividly imagined interpretations of tessering and favourite characters like the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast. Perfect for old fans and winning over new ones, this graphic novel adaptation is a must-read.Read more
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You Choose Christmas: A new story every time – what will YOU choose? (You Choose, 11)
Make up your own Christmas adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens. Which Christmas jumper would you like to wear? Which job would you choose to do in Santa’s workshop? Where would you like to sleep on Christmas Eve?
The possibilities are infinite in this magical storytelling toolkit which will inspire children age 3 and upwards to make their own stories again and again – a brilliantly festive sequel to YOU CHOOSE, YOU CHOOSE YOUR DREAMS and YOU CHOOSE IN SPACE.
Readers love the YOU CHOOSE series!
‘My 3 year old daughter loves this book, it’s a good book to share when you have a bit of time to go through it as there can be so many little sub stories to create and talk about!’ – 5* Amazon review
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