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It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera, and discovered who she really is... But war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera - a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera... or if she might be its greatest threat. THE MERCILESS ONES is the second, thrilling instalment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her.

The three little pigs are off to build houses - but a little wolf is watching them... A lively retelling of the much-loved traditional tale, with a gentle ending for young children. A button on each page allows readers to hear the story as they read.

Mother duck's five little ducklings just can't resist swimming off to explore. Find out what they get up to in this charming retelling of the well loved rhyme. Not only perfect for cosy bedtime reading, this little board book will also help build very young children's awareness of simple numeracy.

Little penguin is hiding! Children will love searching for the penguin by peeping through the holes in this endearingly illustrated book. Each time they turn the page, what they thought was the penguin turns out to be something else, until finally they find it at the end.

An exhilarating, awe-inspiring debut from a master storyteller writing for children for the first time, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell, Eva Ibbotson and His Dark Materials. "Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats." Ben Miller "A wonderful story. Gripping and magical." Anthony Horowitz When Rachel and Robert are passed a stolen book by their librarian father, they have to go on the run and protect it at all costs. With their father captured and everyone hunting for the Book, they must uncover its secrets and track down the final, missing page. But the cruel and calculating Charles Malstain is on their trail. When the children discover the astonishing, magical truth about the Book, they resolve to do everything in their power to stop it falling into his hands. For if it does, he could rule forever. Step inside the pages of an immortal adventure and discover a truly unforgettable journey of wonder, courage and magic...

Finding your voice. Speaking the truth. Falling in love. All the biggest drama happens in high school... Mean Girls meets To All The Boys I've Loved Before in this hugely relatable high-school takedown from the queen of UKYA. Paige is used to staying quiet in the face of lies. Like how popular girl Grace is a such an amazing person (lie). How Laura steals people's boyfriends (lie). How her own family are so perfect (lie). Now Grace and friends have picked their "best" high-school moments for Paige to put in the all-important Yearbook. And they're not just lies. They're poison. But Paige has finally had enough. And as she starts to find love through the pages of a book, she finds her voice too. Now she is going to rewrite her story - and the Yearbook is the perfect place to do it. Paige Vickers: Most likely to...bring down the mean girls

Meet five adorable bunnies in this charming addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

The must-read new bold and immersive West African-inspired fantasy series, as featured on Cosmo, Bustle, Book Riot and Refinery 29. In this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther. Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in Otera, a deeply patriarchal ancient kingdom, where a woman's worth is tied to her purity, and she must bleed to prove it. But when Deka bleeds gold - the colour of impurity, of a demon - she faces a consequence worse than death. She is saved by a mysterious woman who tells Deka of her true nature: she is an Alaki, a near-immortal with exceptional gifts. The stranger offers her a choice: fight for the Emperor, with others just like her, or be destroyed...

Little children can press the buttons on the pages of this book to hear the wonderful sounds of a jungle, a hungry tiger roaring, tropical birds singing and a noisy orang-utan who isn't yet ready for bed. The colourful pages show the jungle at night, the sun rising and more, with simple text, delightful illustrations and cut-out shapes to discover.

A lively retelling of the classic rags to riches tale with delightful artwork to match. A button on each page allows the reader to hear the story as they read.

Little bat is hiding! Children will love peeping through the holes in the pages of this charmingly illustrated book in search of the elusive bat. With fingertrails to touch and details to talk about, there are lots of surprises along the way.

The third title in the brand new Sticker Dollies stories, a fiction series for young readers, inspired by the Sticker Dolly Dressing books, starring the Magic Dolls. It's the night of the Undersea Gala on the Enchanted Isle, and Nerissa the mermaid can't find the grand prize - the Shining Pearls. Have they been stolen? Who would do such a thing? It's up to the Magic Dolls to find out!

With 36 colourful game cards and 4 bingo boards, this matching game is an ideal way for young children to have fun while developing recognition, memory and communication skills. The games are complemented by a beautifully-illustrated book that includes instructions and fascinating facts about each bug.

Bring sports day to life in this exciting sticker book. Themes include an egg and spoon race, an obstacle course, mini athletics, running races, a tug-of-war and an awards ceremony at the end of the day. Children will have fun poring over the bright illustrations, selecting where to put the stickers and choosing the winning teams.

Writing capital letters is made simple with this entertaining activity book. The letters are grouped by shape, and images are linked to each letter sound to reinforce the link between handwriting and phonics. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back too plus links to recommended websites with online activities.

This friendly wipe-clean book is filled with comprehension-based activities that allow children to practise understanding, analysing and interpreting different kinds of writing. Part of the Usborne Key Skills series that supports the English lessons children learn at school. The wipe-clean pages offer endless practice, and answers and secret notes for grown-ups are at the back.