CHILDRENS BOOKS

The bestselling Rebel of the Sands author is back with a glittering fantasy thriller duology, featuring a family obsessed with money, power, fame - and magic.

The highly anticipated sequel to My Life with the Walter Boys, the internationally bestselling novel that inspired the Netflix series! Jackie Howard returns to the boy who has her heart, the family she loves, and the choice she must make. The highly anticipated sequel to My Life with the Walter Boys, the internationally bestselling novel that inspired the Netflix series!  Jackie Howard returns to the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed space-and got it. But she doesn't know where things stand with her and Cole Walter after that goodbye kiss. Over the summer, she stopped texting him. She never stopped thinking about him.  Still, with Cole living off in town to work at Tony's garage before he heads off to college, Jackie thinks it'll be easy to avoid him-only to find that when she sees him face to face at last, it's, well... impossible to resist him. Things are getting complicated- he's the boy she can't get off her mind, and the Walters have become the family she loves and needs. How can Jackie move forward when she's afraid of taking the next step?

An epic new fantasy from the internationally bestselling author of ERAGON Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle.  The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror.  Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air - and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaesia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untravelled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini's blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return.

A hilarious middle-grade HEIST series that's out of this world.  Meet the Heist squad. AKA a motley crew of hot-headed misfits who HATE each other but LOVE chocolate. But then they discover a sinister chocolatey plot, right in the bowels of their high school, that will threaten the entire human race with utter annihilation. Can they put aside their differences to achieve the most audacious chocolate heist EVER and save the world?

Ming And Maria Explore The Universe (The Girls Who Changed the World, #5) In this fifth and final book in The Girls Who Changed the World series, Ming Qong discovers who she is, and that she, too, will change the world.Ming has travelled through history to meet girls who have changed the world. However, this time is different as Herstory, History's sister, promises to reveal to Ming something of her own past: her long-lost mother.When Ming washes up on the icy shores of Nantucket Island in 1836 she is saved by the elderly Mrs Sloe and the wealthy Miss Reynolds, but there is no sign of a woman who might be her mother.The island is home to Maria Mitchell, who at seventeen has already published her first papers on astronomy and will go on to inspire scientists around the world for generations to come.Maria's future holds extraordinary promise and fame. But what about Ming? And who is her mother?In this final book in the Girls Who Changed the World series, Ming Qong discovers who she is, and how she, too, will change the world.

Lilo And Stitch: Movie Novel (Disney) When a lonely little Hawaiian girl named Lilo makes a wish on a falling star, she doesn’t realise the falling star is actually a spaceship being piloted by an out-of-this-world alien named Stitch! Experience the classic Disney film in a new way as you follow Stitch, Lilo, Nani and more on this out-of-this-world adventure.

Cucumber Madness! (Cat On the Run: Episode 2)  Vanished! The World’s #1 Cat Video Star has disappeared! Or has she?  As a diabolical mystery unravels around her, Princess Beautiful is plunged into a terrible world where ‘trending’ isn’t a thing, danger lurks around every corner, and cucumbers are no laughing matter.  She’s jumped out of the frying pan and into ... Cat on the Run: Episode 2, Cucumber Madness!

Cat Of Death! (Cat On The Run: Episode 1) What happens when the World's #1 Cat Video Star gets accused of a crime she didn’t commit? She becomes a Cat on the Run, that’s what. But how do you avoid capture and prove your innocence when you are the most famous feline on the planet?! Well, it ain’t easy ...

Hidden Layers!(Cat On The Run: Episode 3)Brains washed!Internet wiped!Villains unmasked!Who knew being the World’s #1 Cat Video Star could be so dangerous?!This is it!Princess Beautiful has had enough!It’s time to clean out the litter tray.It’s time for—Cat On The Run—Episode Three!

Escape From Marigold Manor You are the greatest detective in the land and you’re facing your biggest mystery yet. After receiving an anonymous invitation, you discover that—along with all the other guests—you are locked inside the iron gates of an opulent mansion. Who has trapped you there, and why? You’ll need to solve the mystery in order to receive the key to the gates and escape from Marigold Manor. There are whispers from the dining hall, and you overhear a furtive conversation between Miss Marigold and one of the other guests. Just at that moment, there’s a crash and a bang as the maid drops a stack of plates. She stares at you and gasps, then flees the room. Will you follow, or will you stay and interview Miss Marigold? Every decision you make will lead you through the twisty corridors of Marigold Manor to your mystery. You might be called upon to crack the case of the stolen tiara, or enlisted to find Captain Marigold who has disappeared. Then there are thieves afoot – but they don’t stand a chance with a detective like you on the case! There will be a scream – the butler has met with an unfortunate demise! Could one of your companions really be to blame? Along another path, a message written in invisible ink warns you that Miss Marigold is an imposter… And in a dusty room, down a forgotten hallway, a lost journal holds a secret about the bewitching truth of Marigold Manor. If you can solve it, you’ll be free of Marigold Manor once and for all. But beware the cats that roam the grounds … They have their own agenda and if you don’t take care, you might find yourself turned into a cat or—even worse—a mouse! But even when you’re deep undercover there are mysteries to be found, and solved. It turns out there is more than one way to leave Marigold Manor… You’ll find thirty-two unique endings in Escape from Marigold Manor. Each mystery requires you to complete a series of interviews and brainteasers in order to identify the culprit. The challenges include puzzles that you must crack in order to unlock safes, read secret messages and locate hidden clues. The casefiles at the back of the book will help you keep track of which cases you’ve sold, and which cases still await you in the mansion. Can you solve them all? Your reputation as the greatest detective in the land depends on it!

Neptune The Heroic Horse  Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? Tilly is on holiday in Cornwall and living the dream riding on the beach. But not everyone is as horse-mad as she is. It takes not only Tilly's skills, but a brave and gentle horse called Neptune to save the day. Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting and heartwarming pony adventures. Printed in a dyslexia-friendly font and packed with up-to-date tips from three times Olympic Medallist, Pippa Funnell, as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations on every spread.

Frog Squad #3 Sink Or SwimStep into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD!Frog Squad dives into the treacherous waters of the Bermuda Triangle to find Captain Froggy Longbottom's shipwreck. It's filled with stolen treasure, including the world's largest pearl! But The Organisation of Amphibious Devious Scoundrels (TOADS) is hunting for the treasure, too. Will the brave rescue frogs reach it first, or will they be swallowed by quicksand?Streaming now on Frogflix!

Kip Of The Karoo The sequel to Kip of the Mountain, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun!Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch and a magical creature called Buffel is her loyal companion. Life is good.But when her roof falls in, and her dad can't afford to fix it, Kip vows to save the day. Luckily her friends have found an ancient map in a cookie jar. There's treasure in the Karoo desert! But are the dangers of the Karoo worth the risk? There are killer leopards and forbidden caves, and a film set full of dodgy Hollywood people. Plus, hot on their trail, is greedy King Double. He's desperate for a horse. So when Kip rescues three horses, she's not the only one in danger.PRAISE FOR KIP OF THE MOUNTAIN'Gourlay ... tackles the universal themes of confronting your fears and learning to accept help from unlikely allies. The more earnest portions of Kip of the Mountain will appeal to fans of The Travelling Bookshop series, while the humorous escapades bring to mind The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffatt.' - Books + Publishing'Kip of the Mountain is an action-packed fantasy adventure full of astonishing magic. It's a debut that's perfect for children aged 8+, while inciting thought-provoking conversations.' - Better Reading'Full of charm, and Kip herself has just the right balance of wit, wildness and wisdom. I laughed in every chapter. It's the perfect book for big kids with even bigger imaginations.' Jack Heath, bestselling author of 300 Minutes of Danger'Wildly imaginative and anchored by delightful characters, warmth, humour and powerful truths.' - Jaclyn Moriarty, award-winning author of The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst (a Kingdoms and Empires book)'Kip of the Mountain is a compelling and heartfelt adventure. Even before I had finished reading the first chapter, I cared so much about Kip; she's such a quirky and awesome character.' - Jade Goodwin, bestselling illustrator of the Little Ash series'Kip of the Mountain is a hero for the ages. Her story is an action-adventure story with a whole lot of heart and a touch of magic. Kip's story will stay with me for a long time.' - Yvette Poshoglian, bestselling author of Dear Greta'Kip of the Mountain is magical and fun with memorable characters' - Readings

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