CHILDRENS BOOKS

Skandar And The Spirit War ‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – TelegraphBLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY.Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ!Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust.With one of Skandar’s closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances – including an uneasy truce with Kenna. To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island, and harness the full power of their elemental magic.Can Skandar become the leader he needs to be to save the Mainland – and the heart of the Island itself?Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out!Praise for the SKANDAR series:‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.’ – The Times Children's Book of the Week‘Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting – it’s a joy to enter Skandar’s World.’ – Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series‘Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of Starfell‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Rainbow Grey‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –T?lá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun‘Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.’ – The Sunday TimesSkandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023.*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024

Too Small To Be A GiantIn this funny, delightfully warm-hearted story from the A Little Bit Lola series, Lola is on a mission to grow big enough for the water slides – even if it means eating broccoli.Lola’s big sister, Emma, and big brother, Max, are going to the water slides, but Dad says that Lola is too small to go. If Lola was a giant, Dad would have to take her. And how hard can it be to grow a bit taller? All Lola needs is some sunshine, a splash of water, a little love and maybe a sandwich or two …This laugh-out-loud early-reader series is perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Dory Fantasmagory! With decodable text, accessible design and gorgeous full-colour art on every page, A Little Bit Lola is fun for the whole family and sure to spark a love of reading.Youngest sibling Lola inspires and delights with her limitless imagination, inventive problem-solving and determination to prove she’s NOT as little as she looks. No matter the obstacle, Lola always finds a way to be whatever she dreams and to be herself.PERFECT FOR:- Kids aged 4 to 8, especially kids who love pink, sparkles, stomping in mud and dreaming BIG.- Parents, grandparents and carers looking for a funny, engaging series for emerging or newly independent readers- Teachers and librarians wanting decodable texts with entertaining storylines- Fans of Billie B Brown, Ella Diaries, Juliet the Vet and Willa and WoofMORE LOLA! The fun continues in these A Little Bit Lola stories:- Too Big to Be a Fairy- Too Messy to Be a Princess (coming soon!)- Too Scared to Be a Knight (coming soon!)

Too Big To Be a FairyIn the hilarious first story from the A Little Bit Lola series, Lola has a BIG plan to get rich quick – and to buy the most beautiful pair of roller skates she’s ever seen!Everyone in Lola’s family has wheels except Lola. So, when she spots the perfect pair of roller skates, she has to have them! There’s just one problem: Lola doesn’t have any money. But the tooth fairy does …Can Lola figure out how to shrink down to the size of a fairy so she can be rich too?This laugh-out-loud early-reader series is perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Dory Fantasmagory! With decodable text, accessible design and gorgeous full-colour art on every page, A Little Bit Lola is fun for the whole family and sure to spark a love of reading.Youngest sibling Lola inspires and delights with her limitless imagination, inventive problem-solving and determination to prove she’s NOT as little as she looks. No matter the obstacle, Lola always finds a way to be whatever she dreams and to be herself.PERFECT FOR:- Kids aged 4 to 8, especially kids who love pink, sparkles, stomping in mud and dreaming BIG- Parents, grandparents and carers looking for a funny, engaging series for emerging or newly independent readers- Teachers and librarians wanting decodable texts with entertaining storylines- Fans of Billie B Brown, Ella Diaries, Juliet the Vet and Willa and WoofMORE LOLA! The fun continues in these A Little Bit Lola stories:- Too Small to Be a Giant- Too Messy to Be a Princess (coming soon!)- Too Scared to Be a Knight (coming soon!)

Game, Set, Matched is a tennis-inspired YA romance perfect for fans of Challengers, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Carrie Soto is Back.Billie and her twin brother Tom have been playing tennis together since they were kids, dreaming of reaching the junior doubles final at Wimbledon. But when Tom collapses just before their local qualifier, he urges Billie to find a new doubles partner and continue playing.Enter Harley, her coach’s nephew and the neighbor she has always disliked. Despite their differences, Billie reluctantly teams up with Harley, who she views as a typical guy's guy. As they practice and compete together, tensions rise as Billie struggles with Harley's approach to the game and his carefree attitude. Meanwhile, Tom's health remains a mystery to the doctors.Can Billie and Harley overcome their differences and work together to succeed in their tennis aspirations? As they navigate their complex relationship on and off the court, they may discover there is more to their connection than they initially realized.

The Hallow Hunt Bly has nothing left to lose in her quest to save her sister in this thrilling sequel to The Revenant Games that’s perfect for fans of All of Us Villains meets Kingdom of the Wicked.Bly won the Revenant Games, but she lost everything else.In her desperation to resurrect her sister, Bly betrayed Kerrigan, the vampire who she’d planned to sacrifice to the witches before she fell in love with him—only to find out that Elise was never dead. With nothing left, Bly will do whatever it takes to locate her sister.Her only lead on Elise lies with Kerrigan’s brother, Donovan, who she turned over to the witches in place of Kerrigan. She spends her nights tracking down witch prisons to rescue him. Meanwhile, Kerrigan is also searching for Donovan, but after Bly’s treachery, he refuses her help.But when the vampire queens accuse the two of them of treason, they’re only offered one escape from execution: retrieving a mystical root that only grows on the banks of the Hallow Pool, where legend says that vampires and witches were created. Now Kerrigan and Bly must find a way to work together if they want to keep their lives and save their siblings.But they’re not the only ones hunting in the forest, and as their feelings for each other rekindle, they risk being torn apart once more.

Star Cat 3: Unicorns In Space! After destroying a highly advanced civilization by littering, Robot One is taken to meet his match - space unicorns, bursting with unbearable loveliness!What will Robot One's selfishness do to the galaxy's sweetest creatures? Will he see the error of his ways? Will either emerge unscathed? Will you ever stop laughing at what happens?!

Space has never EVER been so silly, so join Captain Spaceington and Co at the final frontier of laughter! From the space slugs wreaking havoc at the Space Prettiest Flower competition, to the flativerse where everything is two-dimensional (top tip: you can only enter the flativerse when flattened by a giant mallet), life onboard the SS Star Cat is never dull!

Gloam In a creaky old house on a small, damp island, someone - or something - is waiting.. Gwen doesn't want to admit that everything feels wrong since her mum died. There's no time for all these feelings now that she has her younger siblings to care for. Especially not since they've moved to their late grandmother's house on Gloam Island. And now there's an intruder. Esme Laverne may seem sweet and kind but Gwen isn't fooled by her new babysitter, even if everyone else is. It quickly becomes clear that if she wants Esme gone, she'll have to handle it herself. Determined to protect her family, Gwen will have to fight off terrifying creatures and nightmares come to life. But as Esme's power grows, Gwen must face everything she's been running from and embrace her fears before she can defeat the monster in her home... for good.

A Guide To Falling Off The Map Zanni L. Arnot has published over forty trade books for kids under the moniker Zanni Louise, including bestselling board books, picture books, chapter books, and middle grade. A Guide to Falling off the Map is her first young adult novel. Zanni tours the world, visiting kids in schools and running writing retreats for grownups. She's also a proud ambassador for Room to Read, an organisation that gives kids access to books. In her free time, you'll likely find Zanni trail running in forests. Zanni lives with her family of four on the east coast of Australia. To find out more, visit www.zanniarnot.com.

Making Of Martha MayfieldMartha Mayfield has always been the quiet kid. Martha is, after all, her mother's daughter. The shy child of an even shyer mum. And she likes it this way.That is, until Martha's mum loses her job. And Martha's teacher overlooks her at school. And soon, Martha realises something has to give. Can she really go through life being so quiet that nobody takes her seriously? Should she really keep all her good ideas to herself forever?Putting yourself out there is every quiet kid's worst nightmare, but Martha is determined to make the most of it. And perhaps to make something of herself along the way ... The Making of Martha Mayfield is an endearing yet funny story about coming out of your shell, finding out what you're capable of, and showing the world who you really are.

Kenneth And Queenie 2: Super Friends! A charming, funny graphic novel series about bee besties, in the spirit of Narwhal and Jelly.Kenneth is on a mission. Queenie is almost the queen of her hive. Together with their pollinating pals, they're going to save the world, one flower at a time ...Story 1: Fuzzy Bits! Queenie has found a fun new way to pollinate, but Kenneth is not impressed! Will they ever agree?Story 2: Fuzzy Friends! Kenneth is thrilled when Queenie makes an important discovery. Shall Kenneth try something new?Story 3: Fuzzy Feelings! After a big day, Queenie has some big feelings. Luckily, Kenneth, Barbara, Zippo and Dungaree are Super Friends!

Bunny Vs Monkey: The Whopping World Of Puzzles When Bunny, Monkey and the gang discover a secret theme park lost deep in their woods, with rides just waiting to be enjoyed, so begins a new competition, where you are at the heart of the adventure.Wordsearches, puzzles, mazes and, of course, laughs! This is the interactive book of the year!

Monster Blood (Goosebumps: The Graphic Novel)While staying with his great-aunt Kathryn, Evan Ross visits an eerie old toy store. Among the dusty shelves, he finds a can of something called 'Monster Blood'. The odd, sticky substance really does look like the blood of a creature. It has a greenish glow and sometimes feels warm to the touch.But the most alarming thing about the toy ooze is the way it keeps growing - overflowing its container, then a bathtub, then filling up a whole trash can. Evan worries that all that growing has given the Monster Blood a monstrous appetite ...

The Lost Heir (Wings Of Fire: Special Edition, Book Two)The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last. She can’t believe it’s finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom.Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral. But Tsunami’s triumphant return doesn’t go quite the way she’d imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target.The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal—and perhaps even death.

The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings Of Fire: Special Edition, Book One) Discover where it all began in this exclusive special edition of The Dragonet Prophecy! Five dragonets have been chosen to fulfill a prophecy and end a terrible war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. But not every dragonet wants a destiny—and when Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny decide to take fate into their own talons, the world will never be the same.