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The heart-pounding fourth book in the action-packed Swift and Hawk spy series, with superhuman assassins, next-level tech and an unstoppable plot to take over the world.Evil organization Razor have triggered the final stages of their plan for world domination – and teen spies Swift and Hawk are the only people who can stop them. As Razor instructs their superhuman assassins the Shiver to take out their enemies, Swift and Hawk race to Berlin to track down the only tech capable of standing in their way. Time is running out fast – and if they fail, the world will never be the same again…

The second book in the absurdly funny Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series by multi-award-winning author Patrick Ness.When Daniel arrives at the school bus stop sporting a salmon-coloured hat, Zeke is shocked. Don’t only birds wear hats? As if this isn’t strange enough, the school suddenly has a new student – a fish of all things – and a mysterious new Guidance Counsellor. Meanwhile, Zeke’s friends seem to have ditched him, and even his old nemesis won''t give him the time of day. So when somebody melts his house with the Death Ray of Death – twice – Zeke has had enough. Just who is sabotaging his life – and why?

Find out about the positive ways we can all help solve the problem of climate change in this illustrated jobs book. Sometimes the news about climate change can sound scary. But did you know that people all over the world are inventing brilliant ways to solve the problem – and that you could help? From scientists to farmers and carpenters to fashion designers, discover the jobs you could do when you grow up to help our planet. Whether you like looking after nature, working with big machines, solving tricky puzzles or being creative, this book is packed with inspiration. Discover the cutting-edge science and technology that can make our planet a better place, in this engaging and inspiring book from an expert scientist and an award-winning author.

Romance, secrets and thrills await in a world of demon-hunting and forbidden love. A gorgeous collection of short stories from the queen of romantasy. Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world – or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don’t miss a chance to reunite with:Anna and AriEmma and JulianKieran, Mark, and CristinaJames and CordeliaThomas and AlastairSebastian and the Seelie QueenJocelyn and LukeA love letter to every Shadowhunter fan, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series.

MARGO AND MOON WERE ON TWO DIFFERENT TRAINS, IN TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS. THEY NEVER SHOULD HAVE MET – BUT THEY DID. AND NOW THEY ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME. A dazzlingly inventive sci-fi fantasy romance from the bestselling Irish author of The Rachel Incident and host of Sentimental Garbage, now available in paperback. “Caroline O’Donoghue is one of our very best writers; wildly inventive, shockingly smart, with characters so fresh and achingly human you’ll follow them anywhere.” – Laura Steven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates "Skipshock isn’t just a book. It is, literally, a new world to dive into, and one so exquisitely conjured that you feel you live there for a while. A suspenseful, romantic, charming and really unique tale." – Matt HaigWINNER of the Children's Books Ireland Judges' Special AwardShortlisted for the Books Are My Bag AwardsShortlisted for the Irish Book Awards---Margo is on a train when she slips into another dimension, passing from the height of Irish summer into the chill of an alien winter, from a 24-hour day to one that begins and ends in just six hours. From a stranger on the train – a travelling salesman by the name of Moon – she learns that New Davia is part of a world scarred by uprisings, travel bans and world sealings. Power is determined by time – who has it, who doesn’t, and who has the freedom to travel between time zones. Can Margo find a way to get back home – or will she choose to stay in a world where her youth is slipping away faster than ever before, but where she may have found the only person with whom she would choose to spend eternity?

Being a bit weird can be a lot wonderful! Hilarious fiction about family, friends and a foolproof plan. Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid. Children are like pancakes – the first one is always a bit weird. Well, the first pancake in my family is me. Ellie finds it hard to focus on boring stuff like homework and chores. She would much rather hang out with her BFFFL Arya or play improv games in drama class. Mum and Dad want Ellie to be more like her eight-year-old brother Stewart, or as Ellie likes to call him, Mr Perfect. But Ellie has a truly excellent, fool-proof plan to get out of doing homework, chores and school for good: she’s going to become a famous pop star!

An action-packed rhyming picture book comedy from Waterstones Children's Book of the Year winner and New York Times bestseller Ross Montgomery. Meet Pog and Pickle, a guinea pig couple who are never apart. Pickle loves life in their cosy hutch, but Pog dreams of exploring the world. Late one night, Pog seizes her chance to sneak into the family’s luggage for a holiday to Peru … leaving Pickle all alone! It’s time for Pickle to make an inventive escape plan of his own as he musters all his courage to embark on a hilariously chaotic and daring journey to reunite with his love. - A must-have for holidays and summer reading for kids aged 3-7. - Bouncy, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations. - Ideal for ALL kids: those excited about travel, and those who need encouragement. - Hilarious and relatable guinea-pig characters. - Perfect for fans of Toy Story, The Secret Life of Pets and Zootropolis. Discover more from Ross Montgomery and Sarah Warburton!Ten Delicious Teachers: "A huge hit at storytime." GuardianPenguin Huddle: "Hilarious. Perfect to snuggle up with." The HeraldAnt Party: "An adorable tale of friendship and daring to be yourself." Waterstones

Join Wally on a search-and-find Halloween adventure. With hundreds of spot-the-differences to discover among zombies, ghosts, vampires, monsters and more for girls and boys aged 6 and up!Mwah-ha-ha! Search for Wally and his friends on a hair-raising Halloween adventure. But beware, someone or something has cast a spooky spell - there’s now double the creepy fun, with hundreds of spooky differences to spot and mysterious things to find in the places they visit. Spook-tacular entertainment for all brave fans of Wally and search-and-find puzzles!

Based on the author's own childhood memories, The Night of the Hedgehog is as tender and sweet a father-daughter book as you can get and will hopefully inspire a whole new generation of keen hedgehog spotters. A little girl is woken up by her father and, together, they tip-toe bare foot outside, stepping into the cool night-time garden. They wait to see it – their snuffling, shuffling nocturnal visitor. And what a treat to behold not just ONE hedgehog, but a mummy and her three adorable little, prickly babies, coming for a little sip of water before they mosey onwards, down the hedgehog highway. Praise for Mum, Me and the Mulberry Tree:"A beautiful love letter to the way a day used to feel." Jon Klassen, author of I Want My Hat Back"A splendid, tender and heart-warming joy of a book." Joseph Coelho, Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-24"Evokes the sweet immediacy of small childhood rituals – and the loving memories they lay down for a lifetime." Guardian

Third in the friendship-led horse-riding series set at an exclusive equestrian boarding school. Ever since her parents sold her last horse, Tabitha has yearned for the chance to build that special bond with another. Now she finally has the chance to do this with Rusty, an ex-racehorse from her parents' training stables. Even though Rusty is a handful to ride, Tabitha isn't about to admit that she's in over her head – not if it means her parents might take Rusty away. When the Paddock Grove gang enter a competition where they must navigate a complex route across unfamiliar moorland, Tabitha is determined to not let her control over Rusty slip...

EMILY COXHEAD’S MISSION IS TO SPRINKLE A LITTLE BIT OF HAPPINESS ALL OVER THE PLANET!"I love Emily's positivity." MATT HAIGDiscover how to find calm in overwhelming moments and cope when life feels too much, in this gentle exploration of feelings from the much-loved creator of The Happy News. Every day there are new things to explore. All around us there is lots to see, hear, smell, touch and taste. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming – like everything is TOO MUCH. Everyone feels this way sometimes, but with a little help from Sloth and the people you love, there is always a way to FEEL YOUR HAPPY!Full of joyful illustrations and practical ideas, this is an accessible and friendly celebration of the senses - and how to manage sensory overload. "A stand-out book." ZOE SUGG"Incredible and inclusive." RACHEL HAMBLETON @parttimeworkingmummy***Share the happiness with your little ones with more from Emily Coxhead:FIND YOUR HAPPY – A picture book for 3-5-year-olds to help discussions about feelings:"Joyfully uplifting and beautiful." GIOVANNA FLETCHERHAPPY DAYS – A collection of 365 joyful facts to brighten every day of the yearWinner of the Children's Choice Award at The Week Junior Book Awards 2025COLOUR YOUR HAPPY – A cute and cosy colouring book to keep you calmHAPPY FRIENDS – A cosy, calming colouring book to make your day feel brighter. AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW:HAPPY CHRISTMAS - A cheerful collection of 100 festive facts to count down to Christmas. SO HAPPY YOU'RE MY MUM – A collection of 100 mummy focused facts and affirmations, the perfect gift for Mother's Day

A funny and uplifting story about never giving up, from award-winning comedian Olaf Falafel. Dave has got a tricky job to do. He needs to roll an ENORMOUS ball of dung up a very steep hill. Dave will need to summon all of his beetle strength to get the job done, but with many obstacles along the way, he must also find his inner strength. A hilarious and touching picture-book story about resilience and positive-thinking, perfect for sharing with young readers. From the award-winning creator of Blobfish, winner of the Queen's Knickers Award and the Children's Book Award for Younger Children.

An epic collection of true survival stories from real-life explorer Benedict Allen. Perfect for curious readers age 8+, and fans of Bear Grylls, Andy McNab and Anthony Horowitz. "Gripping! Read this book … if you DARE!" BEN FOGLEBenedict Allen decided he wanted to be an explorer aged 10. Since then he has visited parts of the planet that very few others have been to, learning about remote environments and communities - and facing danger at every turn. In these real-life stories of his expeditions, travel with him as:- he capsizes his canoe, fleeing through the Amazon rainforest- he gets separated from his huskies and is lost in an Arctic blizzard- he is shipwrecked on a shark-infested island without food or waterDiscover how the nine life-or-death situations that he found himself in called for him to use all his survival skills, friendships and courage to survive. Plus read Benedict's tips and life lessons for exploring the world around you. "Nail-biting stories that will inspire your own adventures." ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS, adventurer and bestselling author"Benedict Allen should not be alive to write such exciting books. But I'm very glad he is." TEDDY KEEN, bestselling author of The Lost Book of Adventure

From drag sensation and star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Kim Chi and the acclaimed author of the K-Pop Confidential books comes a contemporary superhero series about a community coming together to save their local library. For twelve-year-old Korean immigrant Jae Han, the library is more than a place to check out books. It’s a safe space to work on his comic book featuring drag superhero Donutella Hamachi, play video games to improve his English, and befriend other outcast kids sheltering among the stacks. When the mayor announces plans to demolish the building and pave a mall parking lot, Jae Han pleads with his friend the librarian to intervene. But even if the mayor doesn’t shutter the library, Ms Henny reveals, a funding deficit will. Called to action, Jae Han rallies his ragtag group of friends to halt the destruction of their haven. Can they – with help from the sparkling Donutella Hamachi – unite long enough to defeat the slime-shooting blobfish enveloping screaming citizens in goo (i.e., ace a fundraising campaign)? Filled with diabolical plots and empowerment aplenty, this lively foray into the heart of a town’s darkness, sprinkled through with hilarious graphic panels, will delight superhero fans, comic book creators, and anyone who has felt outside the mainstream – and perfectly at home in a library.

Perfect first-step Where’s Wally? search-and-find activity for car journeys, for boys and girls age 5+ years. The ultimate road trip – spot, search and stay busy!Keep kids entertained in the car with this fun-packed spotting challenge! Designed for eagle-eyed adventurers aged 5+, this book is bursting with hundreds of real-world items to find on car journeys. From road signs to sports cars, young explorers can tick off must-spot objects on the go, score extra Wow! points for special finds and take on fun challenges!With engaging on-page scene searches, interactive checklists and fun activities, long drives and traffic jams will whizz by. This is the ultimate travel companion for young explorers.

Praise for Riverskin: "Shaped by Teesside dialect and filled with punchy, poetic coinages, this atmospheric debut brings local legend into the everyday." Guardian"Bold, daring and memorable." Phil Earle"The atmosphere lingers long after the last page." The Times Children's Book of the Week"The Little Mermaid meets Skellig but with discarded shopping trolleys and techno." The Times“I am the works. I’ve been there an age. I wus there when they burnt strong. I made it so.”Jack wishes life could be how it used to be when his dad was around, working at the old steelworks. Now Dad is gone and the works are closed, towering silent and forbidding over the rundown estate. Then Jack stumbles upon Sal: a spindly old man with candles in his hair ... who asks Jack to set him alight. Sal claims to be a spirit of the old works, who needs Jack’s help to bring it back to its former glory. Jack is drawn to the man’s promises and the hope it holds for his whole family. But at what price?