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Catching Fire (the Hunger Games #2: Deluxe Edition)
Dear Village Catching Fire (the Hunger Games #2: Deluxe Edition) $29.99
After winning the brutal Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta return to their district, hoping for a peaceful future. But their victory has caused rebellion to break out ... and the Capitol has decided that someone must pay. Then comes the cruellest twist: the contestants for the next Hunger Games are announced, and Katniss and Peeta are forced into the arena once more.
Champions: Wylah The Koorie Warrior 4
Dear Village Champions: Wylah The Koorie Warrior 4 $16.99
A heart-stopping adventure, starring a hero for the ages and her mega-funny megafauna friends - this best-selling series is a kid favourite.
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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
Dear Village Charlie And The Chocolate Factory $16.99
Phizzwhizzing new cover look for this iconic story by the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!Willy Wonka is the most extraordinary chocolate maker in the world and he's given five children golden tickets to visit his famous chocolate factory. Augustus Gloop - a great big greedy nincompoop. Veruca Salt - a spoiled brat. Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive little gum-chewer. Mike Teavee - a TV addict. And Charlie Bucket - the hero of the story! But what mysterious secrets will they discover inside?
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Charlie And The Christmas Factory
Dear Village Charlie And The Christmas Factory $27.99
Twelve amazing new Christmas stories from the worlds of Roald Dahl. Written by the very best and biggest children's authors.<p>A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers 8-12.</p><p>Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list?</p><p>What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George's granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion? And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory?</p><p>A magical and hilarious collection from 13 bestselling, much-loved storytellers. Perfect for Christmas Eve, this collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author's favourite Roald Dahl characters.</p><p>Discover George's Marvellous Medicine as told by bestseller, Adam Kay. Laugh yourself silly with Greg James and Chris Smith's take on The Twits. Dive into Hannah Gold's The Fantastic Mr Fox and celebrate Konnie Huq's Danny the Champion of the World.Plus discover stories from-</p> <ul><li>Nadia Shireen (The BFG)</li><li>Ben Bailey Smith (James and The Giant Peach)</li><li>Elle McNicoll (Matilda)</li><li>Nathan Bryon (The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me)</li><li>Pamela Butchart (The Witches)</li><li>Sally Rippin (The Magic Finger)</li><li>Sibeal Pounder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).</li></ul>
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Cheesy Weird! (weirdo 19)
Dear Village Cheesy Weird! (weirdo 19) $15.99
Say Cheese! Not only is it school photo day, but there are try-outs for an ice-cream ad! Can Weir and his friends score the starring roles? Or will their TV dreams melt away?! It won’t be easy ... but it will be funny!
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Chickenpox
Dear Village Chickenpox $19.99
A contagiously funny graphic novel from bestselling creator Remy Lai. Abby and her four younger siblings are itching to escape their house - literally. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.
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Circus Time! (hotdog! 3)
Dear Village Circus Time! (hotdog! 3) $14.99
Lizzie’s joining the circus! Her sister Emma is a high-flying trapeze star, but Lizzie’s TERRIFIED of heights! She’s going to be a clown–the funniest around! Hotdog and Kev can’t wait to see the show. Hopefully everything goes to plan!
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Class Party
Dear Village Class Party $24.99
Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!<p>Grab this book and take a peek at all the monsters you will meet! </p> Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading! This bumper bind-up contains TEN stories from the first year of the School of Monsters: <ol reversed><li>Mary Has the Best Pet</li><li>Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam</li><li>Deb and Dot and the Mix-Up Plot</li><li>Pete’s Big Feet</li><li>Jamie Lee’s Birthday Treat</li><li>Bat-Boy Tim says BOO!</li><li>William is a Star</li><li>Luna Boo Has Feelings Too</li><li>Frank is a Big Help</li><li>Jess Makes a Mess</li></ol>
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Claudia And Mean Janine: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-sitters Club #4)
Dear Village Claudia And Mean Janine: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-sitters Club #4) $17.99
Claudia and her sister, Janine, may as well be from two different planets. Claudia, who pays more attention to her artwork and The Baby-Sitters Club than her homework, feels like she can't compete with her perfect sister. Janine studies nonstop, gets straight As, and even takes college-level courses! But when something unexpected happens to the most beloved person in their family, will the sisters be able to put aside their differences?
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Claudia And The Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-sitters Club #15)
Dear Village Claudia And The Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-sitters Club #15) $17.99
Claudia isn’t worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a big practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do? Plenty! Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy’s jokes. Now Claudia is feeling like baby-sitting might be too dangerous and she’s talking about quitting the club. Kristy thinks Betsy needs to be taught a lesson, and that the baby-sitters are just the ones to do it. Watch out, Betsy Sobak. The joke war is on!
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Claudia And The New Girl: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-sitters Club #9)
Dear Village Claudia And The New Girl: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-sitters Club #9) $17.99
Claudia has always been the most creative kid in her class ... until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley says Claudia is a great artist, too, but thinks she’s wasting her artistic talent with the BSC. When Claudia starts spending more time with Ashley and missing BSC meetings, it becomes clear that Claudia has to make a decision ... one of them has to go!
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Code Name Bananas
Dear Village Code Name Bananas $14.99
Go back in time with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots – and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save the day… 1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany. Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there’s one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla. With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude. Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot… Join David Walliams on this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family!
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Collaborations (cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dear Village Collaborations (cat Kid Comic Club #4) $21.99
Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly and their siblings get back to making comics with originality and laughter. But wait—have they cleaned their rooms yet?! After their chores, the rambunctious group presents even more amazing mini-comics: a thrilling ride in 'Chubbs McSpiderbutt,' an action-packed romp in 'Frogzilla,' reflective haikus in 'In the Autumn Pond,' a candy-coated mystery in 'Mallo Cop' and much, much, more. By working together, the baby frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact. In this innovative graphic novel series, award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey employs a variety of techniques—including origami, acrylic paints, coloured pencils, photography, collage, gouache, watercolours and more—to capture the creative and joyful spirit of collaboration. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humour, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.
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Comes The Night
Dear Village Comes The Night $13.12
A superb YA fantasy set in the near future, full of secrets, high stakes, peril, deceptions and dreamwalkers, from the internationally acclaimed and bestselling author of the Obernewtyn Chronicles and The Gathering.
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Coraline - The Graphic Novel
Dear Village Coraline - The Graphic Novel $22.99
Coraline is not the kind of girl to be put off by a sign of danger read in some tea-leaves or indeed a message sent to her by some very talented mice! No, she is the kind of girl who faces a challenge with bravery, intelligence and a lot of determination. Which is just as well because she is going to need all those skills, and more, in this wonderful, spooky tale of a girl caught on the wrong side of a door, with counterfeit parents who have buttons for eyes and who clearly do not intend to set her free.'Rise to your feet and applaud- 'Coraline' is the real thing' - Philip Pullman