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From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Hatmakers comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere, and reveals the origins of Maker magic. Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries. When her father takes her to join the royal court at Tintagel, Gwyn meets Merlin: a wild young boy with unique powers, in desperate need of her help. They flee Tintagel together, and before long, the young prince, Arthur, joins them. So begins an epic journey across ancient Britain, involving giants, mermaids, unicorns and witches - and their discovery of a truly monstrous plan. This band of unlikely friends must prevent the mythical Oakheart - the foundation of all magic in the land - from being stolen. Or magic will be lost forever . . . Discover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker's legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story.

Sunny waited until her mother was asleep before she went back for the monster . . . All her life, Sunny has known three truths about the creatures that prowl the seas off her tiny coastal town. They are dangerous. They are violent. They are monsters. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected connection, Sunny discovers just how wrong she has been. The monster she meets - Mo - is intelligent, gentle, and searching for his lost brother. Sunny desperately wants to help, and to keep her new friend a secret. But other people are keeping secrets too. And as hunger grips the town, new truths will emerge about the real monsters in Seawaren . . . An astonishing debut novel about friendship, trust and survival, perfect for fans of Skellig.

Packed with facts, stories, and secrets that tech leaders don’t want you to know, this book invites kids to step back from their screens and discover how capable, confident and adventurous they can be in the real world. The Anxious Generation started a world-changing conversation about the effects of smartphones and social media on young people. Now bestselling authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price have teamed up to talk directly to kids, showing them it’s possible to live a fulfilling smartphone-free life. Featuring a practical Tech Rebel Reset strategy, the book will show children how to: • Break free from their phones • Create more freedom in their day • Re-discover the joy of screen-free adventures. It can help them be amazing.

Being in love with your best friend is hard, but being a good friend is even harder. The second volume of the hit manga series about the complications of friendship, first loves and what it truly means to be an ally. Hime and Akira have been best friends since childhood, and Hime has always protected Akira. But since Akira began openly identifying as a girl, Hime's constant need to speak out on her behalf is becoming a problem. When Akira becomes a manager of the school's football team - and crushing on an older boy - Hime feels the rift with her friend growing wider. She's desperate to save her relationship with Akira, but whatever Hime tries just seems to make things worse. Akira's making so much progress, so why does Hime feel like she's only falling behind . . . ? A joyous celebration of acceptance in all its forms, this clean manga series is filled with funny, thoughtful friends tackling identity, relationships and friendships in secondary school. Perfect for readers aged 12+

ONE OF US IS LYING: THE #1 BESTSELLING TIK-TOK SENSATIONAL YA THRILLER SERIES THAT INSPIRED THE HIT NETFLIX SHOW, NOW IN ONE GORGEOUS BOXSET. • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY BUZZFEED • POPCRUSH • “Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club” (Entertainment Weekly) Step into the halls of Bayview High where secrets, lies and deadly games await. This thrilling box set includes the full trilogy from international #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus. Follow the Bayview Four as they confront betrayal, gossip apps, truth-or-dare schemes and a game that has deadly consequences. This Boxset Includes: Book #1 – One Of Us Is Lying: Five students walk into detention. Only four walk out alive. As investigators dig in, each student harbours a secret—and someone is lying. Book #2 – One Of Us Is Next: A year later at Bayview High, someone is playing a sinister game of Truth or Dare. Choose a truth and your deepest secret is exposed. Choose a dare and the stakes might be fatal. Book #3 – One Of Us Is Back: The final explosive instalment. The Bayview crew thought the nightmare was over. But when a mysterious “game” begins again and a student disappears, everyone becomes a target—and the rules are deadly. WHY READERS WILL LOVE THIS BOXSET: •Gripping YA Thriller Trilogy – Fast-paced mystery full of secrets, lies, and shocking twists. •Hit Netflix Adaptation – Inspired the popular One of Us Is Lying series on Netflix.•For Fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – Perfect for fans of teen suspense, crime fiction, and drama. •TikTok Trending Bestseller – Viral BookTok favourite and New York Times bestselling series. Lose yourself in a world of lies, drama, and deadly games with the YA thriller series everyone’s talking about.

This deluxe, foiled, clothbound edition of The Sea of Monsters is a must-have for all Percy Jackson fans! The son of a sea god has never looked so good! The second adventure in Rick Riordan's blockbuster Percy Jackson and the Olympians series has been given the ultimate makeover in this deluxe, clothbound edition with a foiled cover, stained edges, a marker ribbon, ten pages of new full-colour illustrations, and a note from Rick. The perfect addition to any book collector's shelf. Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess - out now! And don't miss the next book in the Nico Di Angelo Adventures, The Court of The Dead, out now!

The Heeler home is up for sale, but Bluey is not very happy about it. She's initially comforted by a story Calypso tells her about everything working out the way it's supposed to . . . but then quickly comes up with a plan to stop the sale of the house. "That sign means the house is for selling. So, if you get rid of it, then the house won't be for selling anymore." "Then everything will work out. That's it, Muffin, we just need to get rid of the sign." Meanwhile, Frisky and Uncle's Rad's wedding is supposed to be taking place at the house but when Frisky gets some unexpected news, nobody can find her! Will everything work out the way it's supposed to? We'll see . . . Based on the biggest Bluey episode, The Sign, this 112-page full colour illustrated chapter book is the perfect book for Bluey fans to enjoy a longer story. Don't miss these other awesome Bluey books: Bluey: Calypso Bluey: Cricket Bluey: Zoo Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It's currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

The second book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. I've almost made it a year without one of my teachers turning into a monster. Just one more day to go. Surely even I can get through that? Percy Jackson's life has been surprisingly quiet since he stopped all-out war on Mount Olympus. That is until an innocent game of dodgeball turns monstrously ugly. . . Now Camp Half-Blood - the only safe place on earth for demigods like Percy - is under attack, and unless he can find the magical Golden Fleece, everything he's come to love will be destroyed. Percy and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But as the son of the sea god - how hard can this quest be? Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess – out now in paperback! And don't miss the next adventure from the World of Percy Jackson, The Court of the Dead, out now!

A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers 8-12. Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list? What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George's granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion? And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory? Perfect for Christmas Eve, this magical and hilarious collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author's favourite Roald Dahl characters. Discover stories from: Adam Kay (George's Marvellous Medicine) Greg James and Chris Smith (The Twits) Hannah Gold (Fantastic Mr Fox) Nadia Shireen (The BFG) Ben Bailey Smith (James and The Giant Peach) Elle McNicoll (Matilda) Konnie Huq (Danny Champion of the World) Nathan Bryon (The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me) Pamela Butchart (The Witches) Sally Rippin (The Magic Finger) Sibéal Pounder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Partypooper, the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. You’re Invited – RSVP for Fun!Over the years, Greg Heffley has chronicled his mishaps and misadventures in a series of diaries – make that journals – but book 20 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Partypooper, really takes the cake! Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans. Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) | Rodrick Rules (#2) | The Last Straw (#3) | Dog Days (#4) | The Ugly Truth (#5) | Cabin Fever (#6) | The Third Wheel (#7) | Hard Luck (#8) | The Long Haul (#9) | Old School (#10) | Double Down (#11) | The Getaway (#12) | The Meltdown (#13) | Wrecking Ball (#14) | The Deep End (#15) | Big Shot (#16) | Diper Överlöde (#17) | No Brainer (#18) | Hot Mess (#19) | Partypooper (#20) See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley’s best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

A brand-new story, based on the global Netflix movie and inspired by the characters of Roald Dahl's The Twits! The Twits are the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world. They spend their days plotting dirty tricks on each other - and the whole town of Triperot where they live - oh, and they also own the most revolting amusement park in the world, Twitlandia. When one day, the Twits go too far, two BRAVE children and a family of marvellous creatures decide to stand up to them. But they will need to become as tricky as the Twits themselves to get justice... Can our pair save their town from a plan more dastardly than anything the Twits have attempted before?

Susie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find 100 words and phrases that bring people together. There are times when the world feels more divided than ever. But it is important to remember the things that unite rather than divide us. Susie has searched far and wide to unearth words and phrases - old, new, and long-forgotten - that celebrate harmony, unity, and the universal languages that connect people across the world. Whether you want to conjobble (chat with a friend over some food), to be goodwilly (kind, generous, and cheerful), to atone for a mistake (become 'at' 'one' with someone again) or simply head off on a coddiwomple (a journey with no destination), this joyous collection of words celebrates the things in life that bind us together, from friendship, love and peace, to community, music and even the stars. These are the roots we share.

A new picture-book Christmasaurus story from beloved children's author Tom Fletcher, with breathtaking illustrations from Shane Devries - now in paperback! Meet the Christmasaurus, a very special dinosaur who’s determined to make Christmas perfect . . . 'Twas the night before Christmas and at the North Pole, The festive excitement was out of control! The elves were all wrapping the last of the toys That Santa would soon give to good girls and boys . . . All Christmasaurus wants to do is help Santa and the elves get ready for the big day. But everything he does goes disastrously wrong. Then, someone special shows him that things don't need to be perfect to wonderful. Because the true spirit of Christmas comes from the unique sparkle in each and every one of us. With brilliant read-aloud rhyme by Tom Fletcher, magical illustrations from Shane Devries and two stunning pull-out gatefold spreads, this gorgeous book is the perfect Christmas gift. More Christmas magic from Tom Fletcher: The Christmasaurus – Tom Fletcher's timeless picture-book adventure

The chaos-causing Cat returns in a brand-new graphic novel for kids aged 5–8! The Cat in the Hat is back and he's ready to have some fun! But Sally and Conrad just have so many things to do. There's SO MUCH maths, SO MUCH science, SO MUCH history – how does anyone get through all that homework? Sally and Conrad could really use some help ... Luckily, they know a certain someone who knows a thing or two (or three, or four!) about Things, and he has a plan: it's time for a Thing-filled homework party!! With dynamic illustrations, fun-filled stories and easy-to-follow panelled storytelling, the Dr. Seuss graphic novels are perfect for newly independent readers aged 5+.

A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS From #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico's half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter. Hazel needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about in The Sun and the Star, where the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they don't have to be evil. Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site, assisting Hazel when one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan is to punish all monsters for their past crimes. Things only get worse when Nico, Will, and Hazel learn that they're all connected to it...

Rediscover this classic, much-loved story by E. B. White, beautifully illustrated by Garth Williams and reissued as a gorgeous full-colour hardback. A perfect gift to read aloud and share with all the family. One spring morning a little girl called Fern rescues a runt and names him Wilbur. But then Wilbur is sent to live on a farm where he meets Charlotte, a very clever and very beautiful large grey spider. They become best friends and, when Wilbur is faced with a dreadful fate, Charlotte must find an ingenious way to save him.