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Praise for Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman:"Brilliantly spooky and funny." Jennifer Killick, author of Dread Wood"Spine-chilling terror and laughs on every page." S.J. Wills, author of Bite RiskRoll up, roll up to be terrified out of your wits at the Circus of Shadows! Run in horror from the phantom clown... Meet a man made of flies on a real ghost train... But scariest of all, hide from Hell Mary and her rings made of teeth. Because she has a deadly deal for you... Spooksmiths Indigo and Rusty can speak to the dead and know how to fight dangerous ghosts. But now powerful spirit Hell Mary has kidnapped their parents - and if they don't agree to track down her cursed crystal ball by sunrise, she'll trap them all in her haunted circus for ever. Will their Spooksmith skills be enough to beat he? oin the Spooksmith twins on their fast-paced and spine-tingling adventures, for fans of Goosebumps and Dread Wood.

Get ready for heart-pounding chases beneath the full moon, mysterious figures lurking in the woods and fun picture puzzles to solve in this spooky adventure where every choice you make leads to new twists and turns. Everything seems normal when you arrive at your Grandma's house deep in the woods... until night falls. The shadows start creeping closer, and eerie howls echo through the trees. Who - or what - is lurking in the woods? And why does Grandma's dog keep barkin? ith exciting picture puzzles to solve and a story packed with spine-chilling scares, this interactive adventure will keep you turning pages...if you dare!

When Joe, Polly and Sam stumble across an abandoned manor house, with strange, glowing lights, they decide to explore. Soon, they are on the trail of mysterious messages - and then a terrifying ghostly figure appears in a mirror. Could it be real? They'll need all the help you can give them to find out, solving brain-teasers, logic puzzles and curious codes along the way. There are extra clues and answers at the back of the book. Packed full of interactive puzzles and comic-strips, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

The little yellow digger has lots of jobs to do... can you help? There are four tracks in this book for the wind-up digger to drive around, as it shifts rubble from building sites, clears snowy roads, digs a hole for a pond and helps to fix a busy road. With charming scenes for the digger to trundle around and a sprinkling of facts about the different jobs it can do, this is a perfect present for little fans of big machines. Just wind it up and watch it go!- This large, chunky board book comes with a wind-up yellow digger and four embedded tracks. - Children can wind up the digger and place it on the tracks to see it moving rubble on a building site, clearing snow and helping fix roads. - With lots to talk about on every page and detailed illustrations to explore. - Hours of digger fun!

Filled with simple, black-and-white images including a pumpkin patch, mice carving pumpkins and some friendly Halloween jack-o-lanterns. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book. - Each book contains a quality, bamboo paintbrush- Ideal entertainment on-the-go - for road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- 16 pages of creative, mess-free fun for the very young- Cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's First Magic Painting series

Join families from all corners of the globe as they share their much-loved recipes for special occasions and festivals. Whether they're for Ramadan or Passover, for a national day, a birthday or just a big family get-together, all the recipes are simple, heartfelt and delicious. The families, and the simple, step-by-step instructions, are illustrated in a bold, graphic-novel style. From Nigerian party rice to U.S. Halloween cookies, each recipe brings authentic international cuisines, traditions and stories to your table. Also featuring fascinating facts about regional festive traditions and ingredients. All the recipes are vegetarian, and instructions are also included to make them vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free - or any combination of these. Celebrations featured include: St David's Day (Wales); Halloween (USA); birthday (Italy); Passover (Jewish diaspora); Twelfth Night (France); family time (Sudan); Girls' Day (Japan); Barbados Day (Barbados); Christmas Eve (Germany); Day of the Dead (Mexico); Palm Sunday (Spain); Lunar New Year (South Korea); ANZAC Day (New Zealand); pool party (Brazil); Rice Festival (Indonesia); Shrovetide (Finland); Thanksgiving (Canada); Ramadan (Bangladesh); wedding (Guyana); party (Nigeria); New Year (Bulgaria)

Izzy the Inventor has HAD ENOUGH. Bad Fairy Brenda has turned VERY BAD indeed, and Izzy wants to find a way to make her good. Unfortunately, this involves climbing up a beanstalk to the Land of the Giants, along with her sister and Henry the Unicorn. This journey will put Izzy's science skills to the test - she'll need catapults, light experiments and a pair of giant flying underpants... Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home. Collect all the books in the series!

Packed with dynamic action scenes of trains from around the world, from steam trains and diesels to high-speed trains and even super-speedy maglevs. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant hues magically appear! A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book. - All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Do you have what it takes to sail into the eye of the storm? Prepare for terrifying sea monsters, waves the size of mountains and a desperate race against time as you try to find the only thing in the world that can save the person you love the most. With an exciting dice-based combat system (complete with a link to an online dice-roller), beautifully illustrated puzzles to solve and a heartfelt story full of twists and turns, this interactive adventure will have you gripped from beginning to end.

Gigi, Moyo and their Uncle Dee have come from the city to explore the Great Bear Rainforest. But, when their kayak goes adrift, carrying most of their things with it, they find themselves stranded in one of Earth's deepest tracts of wilderness. What will they do for food and shelter? What if they encounter a bear? And how will they get help in this remote place without roads and without phones or radio? ee shows them all the tricks they need to survive, telling them all about life in this ancient forest - and why the wilderness needs to be preserved. - Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from wilderness survival experts and conservationists - Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Finding camp- Firecraft- Navigating with stars- Predators- Building a shelter- Bedtime bearproofing- Forest foraging- How to speak wolf- Forest fungi- Reading rivers- Trout tickling- Spirit bears- A bear den- Raft building 101- Sending an emergency signal- The world's wild places- Wilderness essentials

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2026"A gripping, vivid magical action adventure." Louie Stowell, author of Loki"Phenomenal!" Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken LegsAncient magic and all-new heroes in a battle between the living and the dead - an epic story of chaos, myth and adventure for fans of Percy Jackson, from the author of The Boy to Beat the Gods. When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky - caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat. On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island's four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie's magic, Cai's bravery and Arthur's talent for thievery to stop him.

A fresh, relatable story with a sprinkling of magic, about a girl who just wants to fit in but her magic powers make her stand out, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries. Sabina Patel just wants to fit in. But in her new school, in a new town where she doesn't know anyone, Sabina feels more out of place than ever. Then she accidentally unlocks magic powers and starts to see the future, and she quickly stands out as oneof the most popular girls at school. But when Sabina starts seeing futures she'd rather not know about, she's not sure if she's unlocked a gift or a curse... A book about learning to be happy in the present, rather than letting the future take over your life. Praise for Radhika Sanghani:"The Girl Who Couldn't Lie is sweet and funny and full of heart." The i"A gem of a book!" Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. "I can't lie! I loved it!" Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths"Full of heart, totally relatable." Sarah Hagger-Holt, author of The Fights That Make Us"This is such a gorgeous book! It's full of so many funny moments that young people will relate to." Kimberly Whittam, author of Quiet Storm"Fresh, funny and original." The Bookseller

"Riotous diary-format mystery." - The GuardianJump on board with Silver, the Cruise Ship Kid, in the hilarious new detective adventure series from debut author and West-End actress, Emma Swan. There are 4 things you should know about me:1. I live on a cruise ship2. My name is Silver. Yes, really3. I've never had a best friend my own age :( 4. I'm definitely not a detectiveSomehow, though, I'm now investigating the CASE OF THE MISSING MEGA-EXPENSIVE WATCHES. But, I've got a plan. If I can solve the crime, then surely the kids on board will want to be friends with me. Right? I've had lots of help (interference) from the Gang, but I won't tell you about them because they are all over 80 and prefer playing bingo to solving crimes. So, do you want to be definitely-not-a-detective too and help me catch the thief at se? HIS BOOK IS:- 50% crime-solving + 50% friendship = 100% FUN! - Written in diary form- Inspired by the author's childhood growing up on an actual cruise ship! - Filled with doodles, activities and lots of space to scribble! - Pamela Butchart meets Tom Gates, set at sea.

Artificial Intelligence is all about humans asking computers and other machines to think and even behave like humans, and to take on jobs that people find too difficult or too boring. But how do you actually define the term? What exactly can machines with AI already do, and what might they be able to do in the futur? I For Beginners answers all the questions - where answers exist - and raises debating points at every turn about what it all means. Should we be asking machines to do creative tasks, such as writing and illustrating books? Do we need to worry if intelligent machines need to be treated like people? Is there a chance that machines might take over the world, either by accident or on purpose? Is there any point going to school and doing homework if computers can do it all for us, and bette? hapters in this book include:- What is artificial intelligence?- How far has AI come?- How will the world chang? ow does AI wor? I only exists thanks to computeres. Find out the basics about what computers are and how they work - before diving into the coding secrets that explain how people can teach computers... too teach themselves. AI in actionFind out how AI is being used in everything from searching the internet to solving crimes, looking after people and even waging war. Perhaps most interesting of all, AI tools have given computers the power to talk to people and even create art in ways that feel more and more human. Find out how these tools work, how smart they can be and their limits, too. How AI is changing our worldAs AI-powered machines take on more and more tasks, the way people live is changing. It's not just about what jobs people do - or don't do - anymore. It's about how we make friends and share ideas, and learn about the world. AI might even have the power to solve the climate crisis - or, perhaps, make it worse. Into the futureSome experts are trying to create machines that are just like people. But how similar to a human can a computer program actually be? How much closer might AI ever comt to being.. a 'living' thin? hat next?

A wonderful interactive insight into castle life. Visit a stunning stone castle and be transported back in time in this carefully curated flap book. With highly detailed illustrations, entertaining, informative text and over 50 flaps to lift, readers can lower the drawbridge, explore the keep, indulge in a feast, compete in a joust and witness a castle siege. Chapters in this book include:- The first castles- Stone castles- In the bailey- Keeping safe- Big banquets- Jolly jousts- Attack!- Castles today- Who's who

The utterly addictive new YA thriller with a twist you'll NEVER guess... A nail-biting summer mystery, for fans of WE WERE LIARS and ONE OF US IS LYING. Seven liars in the circle. Only one can survive... Seven teens arrive for a school retreat - only to find an abandoned motel and a sinister text message waiting for them: I know what you did a year ago. Each of the seven buried a guilty secret about their tragic school fire. And now someone is out for revenge. Every hour they must choose the guiltiest one among them to cross over the white line that circles the motel and be killed. Otherwise, they all die. But who deserves to live, and who to die? Because only one of them can survive... DO YOU DARE ENTER THE CIRCLE OF LIARS? "Incredibly tense and beyond gripping." Ravena Guron, bestselling author of THIS BOOK KILLS"Fast paced, gripping and very, very twisty... This book is guaranteed to give you sleepless nights until you finish it." Sarah Wishart, author of FOUR GOOD LIARS