CHILDRENS BOOKS

The Poisoned King: Return To The Magic Of The Archipelago.The dragons call out, and the ratatoskas tell of murder. Come with us now. There is justice to be done.Return to the magic of the Archipelago... The Poisoned King is the dazzling second book in Katherine Rundell's epic and bestselling Impossible Creatures series.'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' Michael MorpurgoWhen Christopher Forrester is unexpectedly woken by a miniature dragon chewing on his face, his heart leaps for joy. For months he's dreamed of returning to the Archipelago the secret islands where all the creatures of myth still live. But he did not know it would involve a rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, or a plan to enter a dragon's lair. Nor did he imagine it would involve a girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket and a ravenous hunger for justice...The unmissable sequel to Impossible Creatures, WINNER of the Waterstones Book of the Year, British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, Foyles Children's Book of the Year and the Books Are My Bag Readers Award'A book stuffed full of fantastical, magical delight' Cressida Cowell on Impossible Creatures'Readers will seize this with delight' Philip Pullman on Impossible Creatures'A masterpiece to rival Tolkien' Daily Telegraph on Impossible Creatures'Every sentence sparkles ... Magnificent' The Times on Impossible Creatures

The Season Of Flames From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling second book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series – a magical quest to the very edges of WhetherwhyAt the magical Circus Astra, Elio helps his father look after Tangles – miniature tigers, mice with butterfly wings and a peacock made of ice crystals. Always on the move, the circus puts on incredible performances across the land of Whetherwhy under the stern eye of their ringleader Stella. But after the arrival of mysterious visitors to one of their performances, Elio discovers that he has something the queen of Whetherwhy wants, something she will stop at nothing to get. Elio must leave the circus behind and team up with some unexpected friends, on a journey that will take him to the very edges of the map … and to discoveries that will change everything: for himself, and for all of Whetherwhy.

Escape From Firestone Fortress is an interactive adventure that puts the reader in control of their own destiny – and a dragon! Grand Wizard Dawlish has given you, his apprentice, the task of stealing the legendary firestone from a neighboring kingdom. Breaking into the fortress is one challenge, but escaping with the firestone is another. As the guards close in, will you hide in the garden, the blacksmith’s hut, or the well? Your choice will determine the first dragon to emerge in a thousand years!Escaping from Firestone Fortress just got a lot more complicated, especially as you must form an alliance with your dragon before it all ends in flames. You'll need to decipher lost dragonian texts, solve ancient riddles, and cast spells as you navigate the perilous world of dragons and hone your own magic skills. With thirty-eight unique escape routes and a variety of dragons to encounter, can you find every hidden dragon and become a master of dragons by escaping from Firestone Fortress?

Another First Chance explores all the different ways love can live on after tragedy in this speculative young adult novel by New York Times bestselling author Robbie Couch. It’s been one year since eighteen-year-old River Lang’s best friend died in a car accident. Every day, he passes by a depressing billboard that reduces Dylan to a cautionary tale, a texting and driving PSA. River knows Dylan was so much more than a statistic, but it seems like everyone in town has forgotten.When River is caught improving (a.k.a. vandalizing) Dylan’s billboard, he’s blackmailed into joining the Affinity Trials, a research study observing teens who are “struggling socially.” During the Trials, he’s forced to spend time with his ex-best friend and Dylan’s former girlfriend, Mavis. Mavis is the only one who knows the truth about the night Dylan died.River befriends a charming quarterback named Nash during the Trials, and romantic feelings start to surface. But strange developments within the study make River question the researchers’ true motives as they monitor his every move. When suspicions lead to a shocking discovery, River must decide how far he’s willing to go for another chance at first love.

When Vex and her friends are kidnapped and held to ransom, it sets off a terrifying chain of twists and turns as they struggle to survive and to work out how to escape.

Moonlight And Dust is an intriguing, fast-paced debut YA fantasy novel. It features sixteen-year-old Torres Strait Islander Zillah, who is caught up in the world of exclusive high school parties after her sister has a mysterious accident. For fans of kick-arse girls, enigmatic boys, true friendships, dark secrets and illicit magic.

Hermione Granger Calling all fans of the Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world.What is Hermione's favourite subject? How did she make friends with Ron and Harry, and what does a mountain troll smell like?Find out all this and much more about Hermione Granger! Follow her through a day at Hogwarts, discover why she loves the library and learn all about her pet cat, Crookshanks. Get set for spectacular spells, charms and potions, and lots of Gryffindor house points -Joyfully illustrated, boisterously brilliant, the POCKET POTTERS are collectable, must-have mini-guides to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter stories. Whether you are just starting your magical reading journey, or you already know your Accio from your Alohomora, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading alone.There's magic and mischief waiting inside! Which of the POCKET POTTERS is your favourite?

Ron Weasley Calling all fans of the Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world.How many big brothers does Ron have? Where do the Weasley family live, and how exactly do you de-gnome a garden?Find out all this and much more about Ron Weasley! See Ron get sorted into his Hogwarts house, explore his bedroom at The Burrow and meet the rest of the Weasleys. Get set for a flying car, wizard sports, Hogwarts feasts and a houseful of unforgettable pets ...Joyfully illustrated, boisterously brilliant, the POCKET POTTERS are collectable, must-have mini-guides to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter stories. Whether you are just starting your magical reading journey, or you already know your Sneakoscope from your Snitch, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading alone.There's magic and mischief waiting inside! Which of the POCKET POTTERS is your favourite?

Calling all fans of the Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world.How old was Harry when he first started at Hogwarts? Who gave him the Marauder's Map, and how big is a Golden Snitch?Find out all this and much more about Harry Potter! Peek at Harry in his spidery cupboard under the stairs, find out what he buys in Diagon Alley and explore the Gryffindor dormitory. Get set for dragon encounters, Quidditch thrills, secret passwords and a wand from Ollivanders -Joyfully illustrated, boisterously brilliant, the POCKET POTTERS are collectable, must-have mini-guides to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter stories. Whether you are just starting your reading journey with Harry, or you already know your Nimbus Two Thousand from your Firebolt, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading alone.There's magic and mischief waiting inside! Which of the POCKET POTTERS is your favourite?

Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya... ​ ​ And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate – and the fate of those around her – forever. ​ ​ In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins?  Be swept away by the conclusion to the smash hit, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy.

Such Charming Liars The internationally bestselling YA thriller author Karen M. McManus is back with a brand-new mystery thriller - you won't be able to resist Such Charming Liars.The internationally bestselling YA thriller author Karen M. McManus is back with a brand-new mystery thriller - you won't be able to resist Such Charming Liars. Now containing an exclusive bonus short story!'The queen of mystery is back' - COSMOPOLITAN on Such Charming Liars'Hairpin twists and exploding bombshells catapult the tale to an electrifying close' - KIRKUS REVIEWS on Such Charming Liars'An unputdownable, deliciously twisty mystery' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on Such Charming LiarsWhen mother-daughter con artists set out on their final heist, the job gets dangerously personal and deadly . . .For all of Kat's life, it's been her and her mother, Jamie - except for 12 years ago, when Jamie was married for two days and Kat had a stepbrother, Liam. But all that ended in a swift divorce.Now Jamie is a jewel thief trying to go straight, but she has one last job, at a billionaire's 80th birthday party. Neither Kat nor her mother know about two surprise guests- Liam and his father, a serial scammer with his own sights set on Ross Sutherland's family.Kat and Liam are on a collision course to disaster, and when someone dies, the two teens realize they might be in the killer's crosshairs. They can't trust anyone except each other.Or can they? If there's one thing both of them know, it's how to be such charming liars . . .'An exciting single-sitting thrillerish treat' - GUARDIAN on One of Us Is Lying'Utterly irresistible' - HEAT on One of Us Is Lying'Easily the YA thriller of the year' - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY on One of Us Is LyingKaren M. McManus, Sunday Times Bestseller, August 2023.

RunFor fans of Tristan Bancks and Katherine Rundell comes this electrifying middle-grade novel about a twelve-year-old called Cas, who runs away to avoid a reunion with his estranged father. Cas soon finds himself lost in the wilderness, completely alone and without help. Or is he?Cas thought running away from home would solve all his problems. But he didn’t count on getting hopelessly lost in the tangled Australian bush. Alone and afraid, Cas has given up all hope of rescue when he stumbles upon a strange family hiding out in the wilderness. He won’t survive without their help. But when he discovers they’re also on the run – from something so big, they won’t even talk about it – he realises his problems are just beginning …Hatchet meets Stand By Me in this brilliantly suspenseful novel from the acclaimed author of Big Magic and Magic Awry. With a spiky, memorable cast, gripping twists and turns and thorny moral dilemmas, RUN is perfect for fans of Bren MacDibble and Nat Amoore – and it will keep readers glued to the page all night.Perfect for:Readers aged 9–14 who love high-stakes adventure set in the real world.Suspense/thriller fans who want high-stakes/high intrigue plots without too much grit or violence.Fans of suspenseful novels such as Tristan Bancks's Scar Town and Bren Macdibble's The Dog Runner.Book clubs, teachers and educators wanting a page-turner that also has meaningful themes for discussionRead all of Sarah Armstrong's novels for young readers:Big MagicMagic AwryRun

Meet Me At MidnightEvery night at midnight, time stops and Aria wakes up somewhere impossible: a moonlit path between towering sequoias, a remote waterfall in Bali, under a canopy of sparkling lights in the Italian countryside. And every single time, a frustratingly arrogant but very cute boy called Strat is there too.Aria can’t shake the feeling that she knows Strat from somewhere. And as their midnights become a place of calm in a world that is breaking round her, flashes of an exhilarating, love-soaked year as a couple start to resurface. Stunned, Aria finds out that she had her memories of each other erased — but why? And why is this unknown force drawing them back together every midnight, in ever more exotic locations?

Inspired by true stories from the authors' grandparents' lives during one of the darkest periods in Korean history, The Last Tiger is a debut young adult fantasy novel about the power of love to give voice to a broken people.In a colonised land where tigers are being hunted to extinction and ancient magic stirs, two star-crossed teens - Lee Seung, a servant yearning for freedom, and Choi Eunji, a noble girl defying tradition - join forces to try and reshape their respective fates. But their relationship evolves from begrudging accomplices to bitter adversaries as they soon find themselves on opposite sides of the battle over the last tiger - a symbol of their people's lost freedom and key to the liberation of their country. As the ties between Seung and Eunji are complicated by their conflicting loyalties, tensions rise, especially when a charming princeling of the empire begins to rival for Eunji's affection. In this friends-to-enemies-to-lovers story of forbidden romance, antagonists turned allies, oppression and liberation, neither Seung or Eunji can abandon their mission ... or each other. And as they embark on separate quests to find the elusive creature, each must also find the power within themselves to make their own destiny.

The impossible puzzles, irresistible romance and shocking twists continue in the second instalment in the brand-new GRANDEST GAMES series, set in the world of the #1 bestselling THE INHERITANCE GAMES.<p>FIVE PLAYERS REMAIN.Seven Players arrived on Hawthorne Island to play a billionaire's game. Now only five remain, and the race to the finish line is on.EVERYONE IS A LIAR.The heat turns up on the competition - and between the players - and it becomes increasingly clear that no one will emerge from the Grandest Game unscathed.AND SOMEONE IS WATCHING.Millions are at stake, but so are hearts - and lives.THE GAME IS ON.The stakes get higher, the game gets twistier, and everything heats up in this newest instalment in the TikTok sensation Inheritance Games Saga - now over 6 MILLION COPIES sold.</p>