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Small acts of bravery can have extraordinary consequences. . . The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an unforgettable WWII novel about an orphan who discovers unexpected courage when he becomes involved with the Resistance in France during Occupation. "A beautiful story of bravery and resistance. The Lions' Run reminds us that, more than size or strength, heroism begins with heart." RUTA SEPTYS, international bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray Petit éclair. That's what the other boys at the orphanage call Lucas. He's tired of his cowardly reputation, just as he's tired of the war and the Nazi occupation of his village. He longs to show how brave he can be. The chance arrives when he saves a litter of kittens from cruel boys and cares for them in an abandoned stable. There he meets Alice, the daughter of a horse trainer, who is hiding her beloved young horse from German soldiers. Soon Lucas begins to realise they are not the only ones in the village with secrets. The housekeeper at the German maternity home and a priest at the orphanage pass coded messages; a young mother at the home makes dangerous plans to keep her baby from forced adoption; and a neighbour in town may be harbouring a Jewish family. Emboldened by the unlikely heroes all around him, Lucas is forced to decide how much he is willing to risk to make the most courageous rescue of all. Perfect for fans of Ross Montgomery, Phil Earle and Michael Morpurgo, this incredible story told in short chapters, illuminates a little-known aspect of World War II history.

STREAMING NOW - STREAMING NOW - NETFLIX #1 IN 20 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE! SEASON 2 IS COMING! A must-read YA sports romance and Netflix global hit. Finding Her Edge has fake dating drama, reality show rumours and a love triangle that's heating up on and off the skating rink. Perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Lynn Painter, high-stakes rivalry and romance on the ice! Are you Team Brayden or Team Freddie? Adriana Russo's dream is to conquer the figure skating Junior World Championships. But with her family's ice-skating rink facing financial ruin, allowing cameras to film their every move is the only thing keeping that dream alive. Then her new dance partner, Brayden, sparks an idea that could turn them into stars: let the world believe their on-ice chemistry is real. But as Adriana begins to fall for Brayden, Freddie - her former partner and first crush - skates back into her life. Will Adriana claim her place on the podium or will she follow her heart?

Desperate to escape a family who will never accept him, a queer runaway in police custody borrows the identity of a boy who vanished years ago: Nate Beaumont. But when Nate's family come to take him home, he's trapped in a web of lies. Then he meets Miles - the cute, clever and true-crime obsessed boy next door - who knows more than it seems. Unexpectedly, Miles agrees to help, in exchange for uncovering the truth about what happened years ago to his childhood best friend. As their investigation turns dangerous, their feelings turn real. Time is running out. They don't know who to trust. And someone is watching who wants to keep this case cold. Will they find the missing boy . . . or will they find each other?

Second in a hilarious full-colour graphic novel series by the award-winning Tor Freeman, perfect for fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey. Come with Shirley as she falls down a hole into the Under-Underworld... Shirley follows her cockroach companion George into the Under-Underworld and finds herself immediately crowned as queen. With Peels, a banana-skin royalist, Shirley travels across the junkyard of this new world to rescue George and confront the Huge Beast who has been terrorising the land.

A high stakes elite sports drama following a talented gymnast caught between her head, her heart and the competition of a lifetime. For fans of Spiral and Lynn Painter, and by the sensational author of Finding Her Edge - coming soon on Netflix! Just a year ago, seventeen-year-old Audrey Lee was recovering from spine surgery; now she's made the national U.S. gymnastics squad. But as she heads off to the most important tournament of her life, horrifying news rips through the team, threatening to tear them apart. Audrey is intent on advocating for her teammate who has been hurt by the person they trusted most - but not all the gymnasts are on her side. The only bright spot is the sweet and charming Leo Adams, the one person she can't get close to until after the games. But when team dynamics and expectations throw Audrey deeper into his orbit, the magnetic pull between them is impossible to ignore. With the highest stakes at every turn, will Audrey's determination send her tumbling towards her podium dreams or into Leo's arms?

Kirrin Village is having a scavenger hunt for half term and the Famous Five are excited to take part! But someone is destroying the trail, and no one knows who . . . will the Five solve the mystery before the event is ruined? Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, Five to the Rescue!, Five and the Runaway Dog, Message in a Bottle, Timmy and the Treasure, The Mysterious Noise, Five and the Missing Prize and The Library Mystery, illustrated by Becka Moor, as well as The Painting Puzzle and Trouble at the Farm, illustrated by Jennifer Jamieson. Enid Blyton's eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all: A Lazy Afternoon, George's Hair Is Too Long, Well Done, Famous Five, Five and a Half-Term Adventure, When Timmy Chased the Cat, Five Have a Puzzling Time, Good Old Timmy and Happy Christmas, Five! *** The Famous Five®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

Dream vacation . . . or holiday from hell? The tense standalone follow up to How the Other Half Die. A steamy and suspenseful thriller, full of family scandal and murder. Perfect for fans of The Perfect Couple and The White Lotus. Revenge is a dish best served cold . . . Chalet girl Reilly is spending the winter looking after ultra-rich guests in the luxury alpine resort of Val D'Amer Doux. But she's not there for the stunning slopes or the excellent apres-ski - she's there to get justice for her best friend, Asma. Reilly will stop at nothing to expose beautiful socialite Minette as the ruthless bully who drove Asma to take her own life. The last thing Reilly needs is a distraction, but she can't deny her attraction to Jacob. Reilly feels like she could tell him anything. But revealing her true motivations would be even more dangerous than a black diamond run in a blizzard . . . When her plan snowballs out of control, will Reilly become the next victim?

FROM THE AUTHOR OF NETFLIX'S FINDING HER EDGE. Love means nothing in tennis. A steamy New Adult sports romance set at an elite tennis academy, perfect for fans of Challengers and Heated Rivalry. Penny Harrison is a tennis icon in-the-making, and, with the upcoming Grand Slam in Paris, there's no room for mistakes. But when she returns to train at the prestigious Outer Banks Tennis Club, she comes face to face with the biggest mistake she ever made: Alex Russell. To keep her head in the game, Penny leans on two other rising stars, Jasmine and Indiana, who are balancing tennis with their own off-the-court romances. As the days tick down to Paris, Penny knows she needs to focus to win . . . so why can't she stay away from the one guy who could ruin everything?

The Famous Five are back as a new group of kids head to Smuggler's Top to crack their second mystery. A brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters. Maddy, Fran, Tom and Gilbert can't wait for their holiday with Professor George at Kirrin Cottage. But when they arrive, they realise George is missing. They follow her to an old house called Smuggler's Top, full of secret tunnels and ancient hiding places, where they discover a master criminal who must be stopped at all costs.

Before the Coffee Gets Cold meets KPop Demon Hunters in this cosy YA timeslip romance with a gorgeous Korean setting, cute cheesecake dates and a rogue time traveller you can't help but fall for. Here's one thing I know for certain: if I never see you again, the world will end. Yang Mina was born with the power to travel through time and has spent her life training to be an agent for the Descendants, a secret organisation which protects our timeline. But when she discovers that the Descendants are corrupt - and erased her sister from existence - her whole world unravels. Her only hope is Yejun, an irritatingly handsome but illegal agent. Can she ignore his charms long enough to restore the timeline, save her sister and pass her Calculus class?

Gorgeously gothic horror and queer dark romance from the NYT bestselling author of Don't Let the Forest In Knives Out meets Belladonna in this gorgeously gothic queer YA horror and dark romance about an inherited estate, murderous relatives, and a garden with a taste for blood, from the New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let the Forest In and The Boy Who Steals Houses. Evander has lived like a ghost in the forgotten corners of the Hazelthorn estate ever since he was taken in by his reclusive billionaire guardian. He can never leave, he can never go in the gardens and he can never be alone with Laurie, the boy who tried to kill him seven years ago. But when his guardian is murdered and Evander inherits Hazelthorn, Laurie may be the only one who can help him find the killer. As dark secrets unravel, moss bleeds though the walls, poisonous mushrooms flourish beneath the floorboards, and Evander must discover what he's really inherited before Hazelthorn's garden demands to be fed.

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. The epic finale to the cut-throat dark fantasy romance, Inferno's Heir. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and These Violent Delights. Six months ago, Teia seized the throne against all odds, sacrificing everything; her morals, her friends, even love. Now, Teia must set sail across the Dark Sea to warn the Shaylani emperor of a threat that could doom the Five Kingdoms: Cornelius Lehm lives, and he's plotting to raise a legendary creature from the depths. But Teia knows she can't defeat him alone, even if it means working with the very rebels she betrayed to claim her crown. Can she earn their trust once again? Is the spark between Teia and Tobias still burning? Or will Teia be forced to face the consequences.

The breathtaking sequel to the No.1 New York Times bestseller, Immortal Dark. Like all ruinous things, he came from the abyss. Kidan Adane has finally embraced her darkness. She's killed without remorse, lied, and broken Uxlay University's most sacred law by inviting elusive rogue vampires into Uxlay. Trapped with a violently unstable vampire, and reeling from her sister's return, Kidan wields her anger like a weapon. She vows to master her house and protect the sacred artefact hidden inside, even if it means working with her enemies and betraying Susenyos. As devastating secrets resurface from the past, Kidan and her sister, June, must finally confront each other and take their rightful places in the looming war.

DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Six of Crows features new cover art, black stained edges and updated maps. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price-and no one knows that better than criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly job that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone... A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction-if they don't kill each other first.

A vibrant and stylish activity book filled with mazes and search-and-find challenges for kids aged 7+. Phantom thief Mr X has escaped Lockmaze Prison, announcing his intention to steal the precious Maze Pyramid from the Valley of the Mazes. Travel with Pierre and Carmen to the Kingdom of Caramelia and journey through an endless desert aboard an enormous mechanical camel. Marvel at the Maze Pyramid and puzzle your way out of a confusing Christmas market and a spectacular Ice Palace. This vibrant and stylish activity book features 15 brilliantly intricate mazes. Trace your way through each maze, search for hidden objects, spot clues and solve some extra mystery challenges along the way, as you become a key member of the maze detective team! The Pierre the Maze Detective books have sold 1 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages. Other books available: Pierre The Maze Detective: The Search for the Stolen Maze Stone Pierre the Maze Detective: The Mystery of the Empire Maze Tower Pierre The Maze Detective: The Curious Case of the Castle in the Sky

Snuggle into bed and read these delightful stories in the lead up to Christmas! From Santa's lost sleigh bell to the clever goose who made it snow, there's a festive adventure for everyone in these jolly short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller. The perfect gift for little readers this Christmas! 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 2025: Sleepytime Stories Animal Adventure Stories Five-Minute Magic Stories *** Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.