Hachette Children's Books

Homer's The Odyssey like you've never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: The Odyssey has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Martin Bustamante. Readers join our hero, Odysseus, as his epic journey swirls across the page, dodging sea monsters, one-eyed giants and greedy humans before it's too late ... This series has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for all to enter and understand. With dyslexia-friendly design for readers aged 10+; inclusive art so anyone can relate to iconic roles; snappy simplified text; introductory material to set the scene; heaps of material at the back, looking at the work's themes, language, publication, a timeline of relevant history, and more! Classics available: Macbeth, The Tempest, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Merchant of Venice, Frankenstein, Dracula, A Christmas Carol, Hound of the Baskervilles, The Odyssey.

Get your hands on this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new board book edition in the award-winning, bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series! According to Frog, in dinosaur times sitting down hadn't been invented. So . . . Pterosaurs didn't sit on bendy straws? Velociraptors didn't sit on plug adaptors? And Triceratops didn't sit on lollipops? Join Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun packed with dinosaurs, mammoths and - of course - prehistoric frogs! With over 3 million copies sold across this beloved series, this hilarious new rhyming story from Kes Gray and Jim Field is the perfect picture book to share together. Guaranteed to get little dinosaurs-fans giggling. Can't get enough? Look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Aardvark! and Oi Puppies!

LOVE NETFLIX'S FINDING HER EDGE? Jennifer Iacopelli serves strawberries and steam in this spicy secret tennis sports romance and sizzling summer read for Wimbledon and Challengers fans. Their secret romance is about to take Centre Court . . . Indiana Gaffney's first love has always been tennis. This year her eyes are on a wildcard invitation to Wimbledon, but her heart is with hot-shot sports agent Jack Harrison. Keeping their steamy romance under wraps isn't easy - especially at the prestigious Outer Banks Tennis Club, where Indy's fellow tennis star happens to be Jack's sister, Penny. With Wimbledon and her relationship heating up, will Indy be forced to choose between love for Jack and love for the game? Steamy sports romance Secret love Best friend's brother Spice Elite tennis academy

An exciting new collection of tales and whiskers from the world's best-loved storyteller. From the dog who found a lost teddy to the missing basket filled with kittens, this collection of Enid Blyton tales has all your favourite pets, whether they have fur, scales, feathers or shells. Would you like to meet them? These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2026: Cosy Bedtime Stories Stories of Magical Spells Five-Minute Christmas Stories

Welcome to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL. Where Viking and Dragon Heroes are made! Join Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third and his dragons, Toothless and Windwalker, in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures at the Isle of Berk's Training School for Vikings and Dragons. Where they are BOTTOM in pretty much everything. Disastrous Lesson Number Two: Boarding-An-Enemy-Ship-At-Sea Hiccup and his fellow Vikings are SUPPOSED to be learning about enemy ships at sea. But when they come across a mysterious vessel, with a ripped sail and nobody driving it, Hiccup's heart sinks. There is something deeply spooky about this ship. They really, really shouldn't get onboard. But... like on so many occasions in Hiccup's life, they are going to do it anyway. Packed with illustrations, action and a Dragonese dictionary, this series is perfect for developing readers, and the millions of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON fans worldwide.

All the magic of the original story, brought to life in a colourful graphic novel! Amber the Orange Fairy has been trapped by mean Jack Frost somewhere on Rainspell Island! Can Rachel and Kirsty find Amber and return her to her sister before colour disappears from Fairyland for ever? With full-colour illustrations and action-packed panels, this graphic novel is perfect for visual learners and readers just starting to enjoy stories independently. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Collect all the books in the Rainbow Fairies series: Ruby the Red Fairy; Amber the Orange Fairy; Saffron the Yellow Fairy; Fern the Green Fairy; Sky the Blue Fairy; Izzy the Indigo Fairy and Heather the Violet Fairy.

All the magic of the original story, brought to life in a colourful graphic novel! Best friends Rachel and Kirsty can't believe it when they meet a magical fairy at the end of a rainbow. Ruby the Red Fairy flies them away to Fairyland, but the beautiful kingdom is in trouble. Can the girls help save it? With full-colour illustrations and action-packed panels, this graphic novel is perfect for visual learners and readers just starting to enjoy stories independently. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Collect all the books in the Rainbow Fairies series: Ruby the Red Fairy; Amber the Orange Fairy; Saffron the Yellow Fairy; Fern the Green Fairy; Sky the Blue Fairy; Izzy the Indigo Fairy and Heather the Violet Fairy.

Sweet and swoony fake-dating romance - because life's never perfect but pretending might be. A dreamy contemporary love story from the brilliantly talented author of We Used to be Magic. When her boy next-door first love breaks her heart, Dee is devastated. Wilf's been the boy of her dreams forever. . . till he moved to uni and made moves on his flatmate. But an unexpected offer from his awkward but hot uni neighbour, Arthur, brings a whole new spin with an invitation to a gorgeous week-long wedding celebration. Maybe Dee can get her sweet revenge and show Wilf exactly what he's missing? The fact that he loathes Arthur doesn't hurt either. The only catch is, she's not there just to fill the guestlist, Dee's been invited as Arthur's 'long-term girlfriend', and Arthur just happens to be the brother of the bride. This wedding party's about to get complicated . . . A romantic slow-burn love story as fake-dating gets a gorgeous wedding twist. Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood.

Every weekend, Beatrix visits her granny. And Granny always treats her to an afternoon of special things - like going to the doughnut drive-thru or popcorn-filled trips to the cinema. Bea always feels sad when she has to leave and worries that Granny will start to feel lonely without her . . . so Bea takes it upon herself to gift her Granny the ultimate companion pet: a cat! But when one miscommunication leads to another - and more and more cats - Bea and Granny find themselves wondering: how many cats is too many cats?! A hiss-terical graphic-novel style picture book which is the perfect gift for kids, adults and cat-lovers alike!

A heartwarming tale of adventure, bravery and one baby turtle who changes her world for good - from the bestselling and award-winning creators of The Lion Inside. On a midnight-black beach, it's time for a GRAND HATCHING. A rowdy crowd of animal onlookers have gathered to see which baby turtle will win the great race to safety in the sea. But when Tula's brother loses his way, this baby turtle faces a difficult choice: will she choose to win the race or will she turn back to rescue her brother? And will the other animals stay on the sidelines, or will Tula's brave decision inspire them to join the rescue mission? An inspiring and funny rhyming story of how we ALL have the power to change things for the better. Look out for more wonderful books from The World of Rachel Bright and Jim Field: The Lion Inside The Koala Who Could The Squirrels Who Squabbled The Way Home for Wolf The Whale Who Wanted More The Gecko and the Echo The Pandas Who Promised The Camel Who Had the Hump

Meet accidental time traveller Lily Tripp as she bounces throughout history navigating friendship dramas, first love and family. It's LOTTIE BROOKS meets BACK TO THE FUTURE!? Why is my life so last century? My name is Lily, I'm 13, and I have a big secret: every New Year's Eve when the clock strikes midnight, I time travel to a totally different era. Talk about inconvenient. Luckily my cat, my best friend, and my not-so-secret crush always turn up, too. But why is my archnemesis, Georgia, so good at ye olde insults? How does anyone survive in ancient times without chicken nuggets? And why on earth can't I stay in one century?!

A board book edition of this uplifting and empowering tale about finding new ways to navigate big feelings, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. As a shimmering sun lit the desert at dawn, A clumping of camels awoke with a yawn. "GOOD MORRRRNING!" sang one, "YOO-HOO! Rise and shine!" "I will!" called another. "Today is DIVINNNNNNE!" But not everyone has woken up in a good mood: Cuthbert the camel is having a bit of a bad morning. He's hot, he's tired and he certainly WON'T be walking to the oasis today! There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING that will get him out of his grump. Or is there? When Cuthbert makes a new friend, he discovers that even if things get off on the wrong hoof, we're all just one smile away from a happy rest-of-day. A laugh-out-loud tale of how choosing fun can turn a grumpy, humpy start into a happy ending. This spectacularly illustrated rhyming tale from the award-winning, bestselling creators of The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could is the perfect read for anyone who's ever had The Hump.

Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn't just a talented academy player - he's also a spy! A thrilling adventure set in the world of elite football by the multimillion bestseller and author of 2026 World Book Day title Unbelievable Football. The perfect World Cup gift! "Do you have what it takes when the time comes, agent? If you miss, there are no second chances..." When Ethan Fox gets scouted by an elite football academy, it's his last hope to make it as a pro. But all is not what it seems. Recruited by the mysterious Department Eleven, he's drawn deeper into the deadly world of spying - uncovering a scandal that could rock the sport he loves. And the truth might cost Ethan more than just his football career . . . This game is life or death. Includes illustrations such as game tactics, spy gadgets and big moments on the pitch! A page-turning series for football fans and readers who love the premier league - age 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and teenagers!

Enter the fantastically Wundrous world of Nevermoor - perfect for all adventurous young readers. Morrigan Crow has a dangerous choice to make in the fourth of this bestselling, award-winning series ... In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow's life is about to turn upside down. When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel. She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon and a red pool of blood. Embroiled in suspicion and danger, Morrigan leaps head first into a murder investigation, while also grappling with her ever-growing Wundersmith powers. And although her friends are there to help, she fears that could change if they learn she's keeping a terrible secret of her own. As shadowy forces awaken in Nevermoor, can Morrigan find a killer and solve the mystery in her own past ... before the clock strikes midnight? Jessica Townsend weaves a spellbinding tale of magic and mystery in this thrilling new installment of the Nevermoor series, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and with film rights sold to Fox.

Almost a century old, the FIFA World Cup has been the biggest stage for the game's greatest players and now we bring them together in this action-packed book, featuring 50 stars who have set records and created history along the way. Fully photographic and with a spread dedicated to each star, the book presents key facts and a comprehensive set of stats, allowing the reader to make comparisons between the best World Cup performers from different eras. In addition, contains a section that gives a lowdown on the players to watch in the upcoming World Cup in the summer of 2026.

The thrilling third Geomancer book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the bestselling, award-winning Kiran Millwood Hargrave, for readers of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell. Ysolda has unlocked the earth magic, and its powers are rising within her. Could she really find out what it is like to fly, or to control the creatures of the deep? With a rebel princess by her side, she is racing against the fearsome wolf queen. But they're in for a stormy journey across the sea, facing pirates and the elements, and with the future of the whole world at stake ... 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. Kiran Millwood Hargrave is winner of the Wainwright Prize (Sept 2023), the Waterstones Book Prize (2017), and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year (2017).