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

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 Busiest Beaver A heartwarming story about the power of thinking differently from the creators of award-winning The Littlest Yak.Nora is not like the other beavers. She thinks new thoughts. She asks lots of questions. She invents inventions and gives things a try. She’s different and – as her grandad tells her – that’s okay!So, when the rain pours and the river rises at the beaver lodge, it’s Nora’s know-how that could save the day – if only she could get all the other beavers to believe her!This dramatic and satisfying story is full of warmth and heart as Nora comes to see that her thinkings are different … but good!Perfect for encouraging positive conversations about thinking differently and for building empathy and understanding.A gorgeous rhyming text that's a delight to read aloud.Adorable illustrations, packed with fun details to spot and pore over.Also by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley:The Littlest Yak(WINNER of Oscar’s Book Prize 2021; WINNER Book of the Year and Best Picture Book at the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards 2021)The Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home Is Where The Herd Is

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.

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.

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.

Brave In Every Which WayWhat does bravery mean? Can it always be seen? I will give you a bit of a clue: It's not jumping from planes or surfing fast trains. A brave kid looks just like you do.Being brave isn't always about doing big, dramatic things. It's small, everyday acts that show your bravery! Whether it's saying sorry, trying something new, or asking for help - there are many ways to be brave.This is an uplifting reminder that you are braver than you think.

Arty Mouse Colouring This hands-on activity book introduces the fun of picture-making with colours, whilst at the same time developing important motor skills for learning to write. Packed with exciting colour-themed activities on every page, children age 3 and up will soon get lost in a world of shapes and colours! - Early learning through art for children aged 3-6. - Perfect titles for both independent and supported learning. - Includes notes for parents and practical learning milestones. - Watch children's confidence grow! 'Brilliant and highly recommended' - Creative Play Awards 'An excellent way to encourage children to experiment' - Parents in Touch 'Top 15 activity books for kids' - The Independent