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When siblings Ava and Luke discover a mysterious notebook in their dad’s attic they are instantly intrigued. And, as they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and notarised secret recordings, they realise that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder case is unfolding right in front of them . . . Determined to discover what really happened, Ava and Luke turn detective to try and crack the case. But soon they realise that the killer might still be out there - and might be closer than they think... YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?

A warm and endearing story about the quiet power of being yourself from Zadie Smith, Nick Laird and Magenta Fox. Maud - a judo-suit wearing guinea pig and proud weirdo - is off into the wild, as is Kit, her owner. Both are slightly nervous about what they'll find in the great outdoors, but with a pinch of bravery - and a few Signature Moves - they'll make new friends and explore new worlds.

A captivating Victorian adventure about family troubles and big dreams from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson. ‘I’m going to a place called Grand Theatre and I’m going to be a dancer in a pantomime!’ Tess loves to dance, even when everything seems grim. After mum dies and pa leaves, she and her brothers and sisters are all alone, with hardly any food or money. With empty stomachs and scrambling for pennies, they’ve got to fend for themselves. When Tess’s big brother and sister go out to look for work, she has to stay in class at The Ragged School and take care of their baby sister Ada. But Tess is determined that even though she is poor, she will still get to go to the ball…or at least to dance in the Cinderella pantomime at the Grand Theatre…

It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter’s always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) – will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world? (Spoiler alert: yes!) A laugh-out-loud new fiction series about the world's youngest doctor from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker.

The first in a hysterical graphic novel series for young readers. Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will eat this book up…and be hungry for more! Two friends, lots of toppings, and even more jokes! Best friends are the BEST! But Pizza and Taco can't BOTH be the best… Pizza has melty cheese and ALL THE TOPPINGS. But Taco has tasty beef and different fillings! They can't decide, so they get their friends Hot Dog and Hamburger to VOTE for who's the best! Can their friendship survive the race for top spot? CAST YOUR VOTE NOW! This graphic novel will tickle the funny bones of young readers aged 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. A must-have for kids! Follow Pizza and Taco's wacky adventures in the rest of the series: Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best? Pizza and Taco 2: Best Party Ever! (coming August 2025) Pizza and Taco 3: Super-Awesome Comic! (coming 2026) Pizza and Taco 4: Too Cool for School! (coming 2026) Pizza and Taco 5: Rock Out! (coming 2026)

From hilarious number one bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks diary. Lottie Brooks is BACK and she's as BRILLIANT as ever! At long last Lottie and Daniel are an official couple and everything seems to be going brilliantly (except for Amber being increasingly mean and jealous, but what's new there?). Meanwhile Toby's new year's resolution is to get a dog, and for once Lottie and him see eye to eye. Pot Noodle, the cockapoo, becomes the newest member of the Brooks family. He's VERY cute but also not toilet trained AT ALL. Lottie soon finds having a new boyfriend and a new dog means she has little time for anyone else, leaving her best friends pretty upset. How is Lottie meant to keep everybody happy and stop Pot Noodle from pooing on the carpet?! Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid.

A new pop-up edition of Eric Carle's classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this pop-up edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, fans will experience the classic story in a new and interactive way as our favourite caterpillar pops off the page, crawls along branches, munches through food and, finally, turns into an extraordinary butterfly. Eric Carle fans will love poring over each page of this new edition of the bestselling children's book with elaborate pop-ups and interactive flaps to lift. Discover more interactive stories with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Lift and Learn: Farm The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bug Hunt The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book The Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet Book The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring

What does the sea make you think of? Crashing waves, crumbling sandcastles . . . maybe a squawking seagull or two? Well, how about . . . Ghost ships! Mega sharks! The Bermuda triangle! Zombie starfish! Psychic sea serpents! And don't even get us started on something called the Hot Tub of Despair . . . You see, the sea is actually weird. Really weird. Not only is it full of amazing creatures and mini monsters, some of the world's most mind-blowing myths and legends revolve around the sea too. So what are you waiting for? Come with our wonderful narrator, Shrimpy, and dive into some of the incredible secrets of our weird, wonderful and totally wild oceans. Filled with brilliant facts and myths as well as hilarious illustrations in beautiful full colour, Weird Sea is the perfect gift for little explorers who can't wait to tell you DID YOU KNOW? and is the perfect antidote to boring kids non-fiction.

An adorable graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. This funny and heartwarming series is The Baby-Sitters Club for pets - and perfect for 8+ fans of Rollergirl and Lottie Brooks. Best friends Mindy, Gabby, and Priya are back in business! After a few ups and downs, their dog-walking business is booming and the girls are closer than ever. It's a dream come true! But for Mindy, things at home are beginning to feel like a bit of a nightmare. Her mom just started dating someone, which has Mindy feeling like the odd one out. Things only get worse when a new student named Hazel arrives in class and wants to join PAWS. Sharing her mom feels bad enough - there's no way Mindy's is going to share her best friends and her business, too! But when Mindy's stubbornness starts to hurt everyone around her, will she be able to overcome her fears and learn that change doesn't have to be a cat-tastrophe?

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a fun-filled day at the beach! What will he see? There is water to splash in, sand for building and seashells to collect! With 8 chunky tabs, this board book is perfect for getting little ones excited for a visit to the seaside! Share more first experiences with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A counting book The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Animals The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Words The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Lift-and-Learn Farm The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden: A push-and-pull adventure

From two bestselling and awardwinning creators comes a magical, lyrical celebration of babies' first experiences. From the comfort of home to the adventure of the great outdoors, from family to first encounters with nature, Welcome to the World revels in the joy that comes with sharing this new world with children, and seeing it through their eyes. A perfect read-aloud story for sharing from Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury.

An adorable graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. This funny and heartwarming series is The Baby-Sitters Club for pets - and perfect for 8+ fans of Rollergirl and Lottie Brooks. Meet best friends Gabby, Priya, and Mindy. They’re different in just about every way, but they have a few important things in common: they’re in the same class, they absolutely love animals, and for various super-sad and unfair reasons, none of them can own any pets. Sob! But, as luck would have it, it seems their neighborhood is in need of some afterschool dog-walkers. So, just like that, PAWS is born! However . . . it turns out running a business is harder than it looks, especially when their adorable pup clients all have such different needs - and the girls can't agree on how best to help them. When the girls' fighting leads to a doggo crisis, their friendship threatens to tear apart - can they get it together, and save the day?

A stunningly beautiful hardback edition of the most famous animal stories in the world. Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness to one of hard labour and cruelty. Bravely he works as hard as he can, suffering at the hands of men who treat animals badly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spirit and will, and is determined to survive...

Discover the magical world of Moomins in this chunky lift-the-flap book with a surprise pop-up ending! It's time for a very special picnic in Moominvalley. But where is Moomintroll? Join Little My, Moominmappa and more marvellous Moomin characters as they join in the hunt to find Moomin! Based on Tove Jansson's original characters and artwork, this interactive board book is perfect for little readers and the youngest Moomin fans! Discover more magical Moomin books: Moomin's First 100 Words Moomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap Book Moomin's Peekaboo Night Night: A Lift-and-Find Book My First Moomin: Best Friends My First Moomin: Goodnight Moomin My First Moomin: Be Brave, Moomin Moomin's Pancake Picnic Peep-Inside

“All creatures grim and evil, under the tired sun, are settling down - and so must you, my horrible little one…” It’s time to go to bed, and whether you are a phantom, a vampire, a Dark Lord or a yeti, you still must brush your teeth, put on your pyjamas, and settle down with a cosy story. Full of warmth and humour (and slime!) this rhyming bedtime book will disgust and delight sleepy little monsters everywhere.

Soon to be a major Netflix animated series! 'You're the last of the Werewolves, son. Don't fight it . . . conquer it.' Discover the epic fantasy adventure series as Drew Ferran learns he's the last of a long line of Werewolves - and rightful ruler of a land governed by Werelords. When the air is clear, Drew Ferran can pick up the scent of a predator. When the moon breaks through the clouds, a terrifying fever grips him. And when a vicious beast invades his home, his flesh tears, his fingers become claws, and Drew transforms . . . Can Drew battle the Werecreatures determined to destroy him and master the wolf within? Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Wolf King is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.