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A mesmerizing, lyrical tale of the bright and dark sides of love and desire. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology that "follows Ava Lavender's discovery of her one-of-a-kind self" (Teen Vogue).Shortlisted for the 2015 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, Leslye Walton's stunning debut novel is "rich with lyrical and whimsical writing" (Kiera Cass, New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series). Magical realism is woven through this generational saga, creating a narrative reminiscent of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, with a taste of Chocolat by Joanne Harris. Foolish love appears to be a Roux family birthright. And for Ava Lavender, a girl born with the wings of a bird, it is an ominous thing to inherit. In her quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to join her peers, Ava ventures into the wider world. But it is a dangerous world for a naive girl - a world which may view her as girl or angel. On the night of the summer solstice celebration, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air and Ava's journey and her family's saga reaches a devastating crescendo.

Harris is off to do some shopping. "Will you be good, George?" he asks. George hopes he can. He really wants to ...but chocolate cake is just so very delicious and he does love to chase cat...What will George do now? Chris Haughton's distinctive artwork perfectly accompanies the innocent charm of affable George, a dog trying to be good - with hilarious results!

A celebrated picture book is brought to life as a Mini Pop-Up Classic. Ever wanted to be different? Suzy Goose has - she squawks like a toucan, swims like a seal and jumps like a kangaroo. But when she tries to Rroarrr like a lion, she gets more than she bargained for! This timeless and well-loved classic is brought to life in a special Mini Pop-Up Classics edition, making it the perfect gift and a book to treasure time and time again.

A celebrated picture book is brought to life as a Mini Pop-Up Classic. Ever wanted to be different? Suzy Goose has - she squawks like a toucan, swims like a seal and jumps like a kangaroo. But when she tries to Rroarrr like a lion, she gets more than she bargained for! This timeless and well-loved classic is brought to life in a special Mini Pop-Up Classics edition, making it the perfect gift and a book to treasure time and time again.

This is a gripping, beautifully woven fantasy about a broken kingdom and a blossoming romance. Ten years after he pledges an oath in blood to protect Lumatere, Finnikin's cursed kingdom is at the mercy of a murderous imposter. He and his mentor must enlist the help of Evanjalin, an enigmatic young woman who claims the heir to the throne still lives. As Finnikin fights for the truth, he must also contend with the growing intensity of his own feelings for her. The first in the Lumatere Chronicles trilogy, this is a fast-paced, compelling read that will engross the most discerning of fantasy fans, along with newcomers to the genre. This is the first title in a stunning trilogy from universally acclaimed award-winner Melina Marchetta. It is epic, action-packed, and romantic with strong crossover appeal. This is the highest calibre character-driven fantasy, for fans of Game of Thrones, Lian Hearn, Kristin Cashore and Alison Croggon.

This is a new edition of this award-winning conclusion to the Chaos Walking trilogy, with a bonus short story, Snowscape. Three armies march on New Prentisstown, each one intent on destroying the others. Todd and Viola are caught in the middle, with no chance of escape. As the battles commence, how can they hope to stop the fighting? How can there ever be peace when they're so hopelessly outnumbered? And if war makes monsters of men, what terrible choices await? But then a third voice breaks into the battle, one bent on revenge...The electrifying finale to the award-winning Chaos Walking trilogy, Monsters of Men is a heart-stopping novel about power, survival and the devastating realities of war. This new edition contains a bonus short story, Snowscape. Set shortly after the events of Monsters of Men, this gripping story reveals sensational new truths about Todd and Viola's world and the future of the New World. The new edition has a brand new cover and includes a bonus short story, Snowscape. Set just after Monsters of Men, the story reintroduces us to old characters and includes a gripping twist in Todd and Viola's relationship...It is a Carnegie Medal-winning novel.

This is a new edition of the award-winning first novel in the Chaos Walking trilogy, with a bonus short story, The New World. Imagine you're the only boy in a town of men. And you can hear everything they think. And they can hear everything you think. Imagine you don't fit in with their plans...Todd Hewitt is just one month away from the birthday that will make him a man. But his town has been keeping secrets from him. Secrets that are going to force him to run...The new edition of this unflinching novel about fear, fight and the terrifying path of self-discovery features the short story, The New World. Set before the events of The Knife of Never Letting Go, it is the story of Viola's dramatic journey to the New World. This new edition has a brand new cover and features an additional short story, The New World. It is the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and the Booktrust Teenage Prize.

This is a new edition of the award-winning second novel in the Chaos Walking trilogy, with a bonus short story, The Wide, Wide Sea. Fleeing before a relentless army, Todd has carried a desperately wounded Viola right into the hands of their worst enemy, Mayor Prentiss, Immediately separated from Viola and imprisoned, Todd is forced to learn the ways of the Mayor's new order. But what secrets are hiding just outside of town? And where is Viola? Is she even still alive? And who are the mysterious Answer? And then, one day, the bombs begin to explode...The new edition of this tense, shocking and deeply moving novel features a bonus short story, The Wide, Wide Sea. Introducing new characters and set before the events of The Ask and the Answer, it is a story of love and loyalty in a divided world. The new edition has a brand new cover and includes a bonus short story, The Wide, Wide Sea, which introduces new characters to the trilogy and provides a different perspective on events. It is a Costa Award-winning novel.

A gripping mystery-adventure about a desperate search for identity by critically acclaimed author, Timothee de Fombelle. In a world between wars, Vango is on the cusp of taking priestly vows when he is suddenly made a fugitive. Fleeing from the police who blame him for murder, as well as more sinister forces with darker intentions, Vango attempts to trace the secrets of his shrouded past and prove his innocence before all is lost. This is a breathless and highly cinematic story that follows Vango from Scotland to the Soviet Union and from the rooftops of Paris to Nazi Germany. Centred on a mysterious, unforgettable, and romantic protagonist, Vango tells a thrilling story sure to captivate lovers of daring escapades and subversive literary heroes.

This beautifully illustrated three-dimensional pocket guide unfolds to a length of 1.5 metres and features 12 of the most important sites in Rio de Janeiro, including Christ the Redeemer, the Maracana Stadium, Parque Lage, Copacabana, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Botanical Gardens, the Sambodromo, San Sebastian Cathedral, Municipal Theatre, Imperial Palace, Sao Bento Monastery, the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum and the 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics. Presented in a slipcase, this is the perfect gift or souvenir for anyone wishing to remember a visit to Rio de Janeiro.

The dream team of David Almond and Dave McKean bring us a complete story set in an incomplete world. The gods have created a world - they've built mountains, a sea and a sky - and now their days are filled with long naps in the clouds (and tea and cake). That's until Harry, Sue and Little Ben begin to fill the gaps of the world: with a mousy thing, a chirpy thing and a twisty legless thing. As the children's ideas take shape, the power of their visions proves to be greater than they, or the gods, could ever have imagined. This is a genius retelling of creation from an award-winning duo, fully illustrated in colour.

This is the movie tie-in of book one in the international number-one bestselling series The Mortal Instruments. Clary Fray is seeing things: vampires in Brooklyn and werewolves in Manhattan. Irresistibly drawn towards a group of sexy demon hunters, Clary encounters the dark side of New York City - and the dangers of forbidden love. Movie release scheduled for August 2013. Cast members include: Lily Collins (Mirror Mirror) as Clary Fray, Jamie Campbell Bower (The Twilight Saga) as Jace Wayland, Robert Sheehan (Misfits) as Simon Lewis, Godfrey Gao as Magnus Bane, Jemima West as Isabelle Lightwood, Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) as Jocelyn Fray and Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows) as Hodge Starkweather. Tie-in to be supported by a nationwide marketing and publicity campaign. The Mortal Instruments series has over four million books in print.

Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking new novel by master storyteller Kate DiCamillo. It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw it coming - the vacuum cleaner, that is. As for self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, she has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You!, so she is just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight and misspelled poetry. And Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart. From No. 1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric endearing characters and featuring an exciting new format - a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences, plus full-page illustrations, all rendered in black-and-white by up-and-coming artist K. G. Campbell. Features: a major new novel from No. 1 New York Times Bestseller and Newbery Award Winner Kate DiCamillo; a departure for Kate, a mix of narrative and comic strip, bound up in a beautiful hardback edition with jacket; and humorous and heartfelt black-and-white artwork throughout by up-and-coming artist K.G. Campbell.

Part modern fairy tale, part science fiction myth, The Iron Man describes the unexpected arrival in England of a mysterious giant "metal man" who wreaks havoc on the countryside by attacking the neighbouring farms and eating all their machinery. A young boy called Hogarth befriends him and Hogarth and the extraordinary being end up defending and saving the earth when it is attacked by a fearsome "space-bat-angel-dragon" from outer space. This children's classic, with its message of peace and hope, is known and loved all over the UK and is part of an exciting collaboration between Walker Books and Faber and Faber.

Remember Prague for ever with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide. This cut-paper guide unfolds to a length of 1.5-metres and features the most important sites in Prague, including Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, Petrin Hill, Wallenstein Palace, Charles Bridge, Old-New Synagogue, Golden Lane, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Municipal House, Wenceslas Square, National Theatre and Dancing House. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this is the perfect gift or souvenir for anyone wishing to remember a trip to Prague. It can be sold in gift, novelty or travel sections. Great for counter displays as it makes the perfect impulse purchase. Presented in a stylish slipcase, it would make a great alternative to a postcard.

Learn how to make stop-motion videos like a professional. Using tips and tricks from the experts, discover 2-D and 3-D techniques with puppets, clay-modelling, morphing and pixilation. From storyboarding to the editing suite, you'll find everything you need to know inside this mini stage set box. Includes gadgets to make, double-sided fold-out stage set, press-out props and 32-page director's handbook.