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Dive in to this funny and debut heart-warming magical (and musical!) adventure from star of stage and screen, Matt Lucas - a festive modern classic for young readers of 8-12!CHILDREN'S FICTION DEBUT OF THE YEAR 2023'Nearly as good as one of my books' - David WalliamsLeo LOVES Christmas.And this Christmas needs to be absolutely perfect, because it's the first one without Mum. Only it all keeps going wrong!¿¿ The fairylights are in a tangle¿¿¿ The Christmas cards aren't finished¿ The tree isn't decorated¿ And the Christmas cakes have all been destroyed!Soon Leo decides he's had enough - he makes a heartfelt wish that it would all GO AWAY.Then Leo wakes up on what SHOULD be Christmas Day - and it's gone!! All of Christmas! But Leo isn't going to let it escape that easily . . .Join Leo as he sets out on a mission to undo his wish and get Christmas back in the brand-new festive classic by bestselling author Matt Lucas.Home Alone meets A Christmas Carol in a hilarious adventure with a big dollop of festive magic. Funny, sensitive and emotional in all the best ways, this warm and seasonal family story touches ever so gently on childhood grief but is wrapped up in a chaotic and heart-warming adventure.Listen to over 20 original songs, written and recorded by Matt to accompany the story, bringing the joy of a musical to book form!

Una noche, una joven estudiante oye un extraño sonido de tragar. Parece provenir de su diccionario de sinónimos. De repente, el diccionario despega y vuela por la ventana de su dormitorio. Mira hacia afuera y ve el diccionario abajo, en la hierba.Entonces, de repente, un monstruo colosal se despliega de las páginas del diccionario como una creación de origami que salió terriblemente mal. ¡Pronto, se eleva sobre la casa de la familia, cambiando constantemente su forma y brotando una nueva arma con cada transformación! ¿Quién podría derrotar a este monstruo hecho de sinónimos que cambia de forma sin cesar? One night, a young student's thesaurus disappears from her bedroom. A trail of slimy footprints leads to the bedroom window, so she looks outside and sees the thesaurus down below in the grass. Then, suddenly, a colossal monster unfolds itself from the pages of the thesaurus like an origami creation gone terribly wrong. Soon, it towers above the family's house, constantly changing its form and sprouting a new weapon with each transformation! Who could possibly defeat this shape-shifting monster made of synonyms? This reading experience is complete with non-fiction back matter, including discussion questions, writing prompts, and glossaries, these mysteries are as educational as they are enthralling.

Unlock a magic that could save the world ... or destroy it. From bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave comes an epic new fantasy: 'This tale of adventure and magic is as brave as it is exciting' Independent<BR><BR>'Destined to be a classic' Garth Nix<BR>'A stunning adventure' Cressida Cowell<BR>'Pure joy to read' Jasbinder Bilan<BR><BR>When her sister vanishes after a mysterious earthquake, Ysolda sets off on a rescue mission. But these are dangerous times, and soon she is forced to strike a deadly bargain with the wolf queen herself. <BR><BR>Join Ysolda and her loyal sea hawk as they embark on an epic quest to save her sister and unlock the earth's most powerful magic ... <BR><BR>From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old.<BR><BR>Kiran Millwood Hargrave is winner of the Wainwright Prize, the Waterstones Book Prize, and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year.<BR><BR>*Kiran Millwood Hargrave was a top 5 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 18 February 2025

Angelina Honey Bee and Libby's St. Patrick's Day Adventure is a delightful children's book about a curious little girl named Libby who learns about St. Patrick's Day with the help of a funny bumble bee named Angelina Honey Bee. The two go on an exciting adventure to find a leprechaun's pot of gold and learn about the traditions and magic of St. Patrick's Day along the way. The book teaches children about the history of St. Patrick's Day, the importance of wearing green, the fun of searching for leprechauns, looking for a pot of chocolate gold coins, and fighting dragons. With colorful illustrations and a fun storyline, this book is perfect for young readers who love learning and going on adventures.

Join Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah as they meet the second ever boy fairy - Charles the Coronation Fairy!<BR><BR>Charles the Coronation Fairy helps all coronation ceremonies go smoothly with the help of his shiny, golden orb. He has a special role in the upcoming coronation of Prince Arthur and Princess Grace, but when Jack Frost finds out about Charles's magical object, not only does he steal the orb, but kidnaps Charles as well! Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah must find Charles before Jack Frost works out how to use the magical orb to crown himself Emperor of Fairyland! <BR><BR>These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com<BR><BR>If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

_______________<BR><BR>DON'T MISS! An extra jolly bonus story inside!<BR>_______________<BR><BR>"I absolutely ADORED it! A really funny, clever, brilliant play on all the Christmas tropes. It just has to be made into a movie!" - Emma Carroll<BR><BR>"Very sparkly storytelling and a lovely portrayal of friendship" - Hilary McKay<BR><BR>"Joyful and hilarious. I loved every moment of it" - Stephanie Burgis<BR>_______________<BR><BR>What if somewhere along the way we've all got the Santa story a bit wrong...? Join Blanche Claus as she aims to deliver a Christmas gift to every child on Earth. With help from her best friend Rinki and an aspiring chef called Santa, it's a funny festive sleigh ride you'll never forget!<BR><BR>From Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series, this tale of friendship and mince-pie feasts is the perfect book to curl up with this winter. Funny, feminist and with a huge heart, it's a gloriously Christmassy adventure that will delight even the biggest Grinch.

The final book in the epic and bestselling children's fantasy series that will make you believe in magic ... Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon, Michelle Harrison's A Pinch of Magic, as well as classic children's fantasy adventures, Narnia and Jumanji.Rose and Arthur are back in Roar, on a voyage that takes them further than they've ever been before: beyond The End.It's an amazing adventure - full of secrets, surprises and fairies with fangs - but then a mysterious storm changes everything.Shipwrecked on a strange island, they make a shocking discovery ... Could this be the end of Roar?Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing, Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and inspiring talks and workshops. The Land of Roar series is Jenny's debut for readers of 8-12.Ben Mantle began his illustration career early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in competition aged seven. Ben has illustrated a number of children's books and is the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! . Ben lives and works in Brighton.

Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain's best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke's Inkheart and Shane Hegarty's Darkmouth.An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A secret legacy.The first instalment of the international best-selling fantasy series from Jenny Nimmo starring Charlie Bone.Since his father died, Charlie Bone has lived with his mother and her mother, in the house of his other grandmother, Grandma Bone. Looking at a picture of a couple with a baby and a cat, he suddenly discovers he can hear their voices. Although he tries to hide his new gift, Grandma Bone and her scary sisters soon find out, and send him to Bloor's Academy. Charlie quickly finds life at Bloor's pretty tough, with its strict rules and the malevolent head boy, Manfred, set against him. When Charlie discovers that the child in the photograph is being held, hypnotised, against her will, he and his new friends with 'gifts' try to awaken her. But can they overcome Manfred's sinister hypnotic gifts?Have you collected all of the Charlie Bone books?Midnight for Charlie BoneCharlie Bone and the Time TwisterCharlie Bone and the Blue BoaCharlie Bone and the Castle of MirrorsCharlie Bone and the Hidden KingCharlie Bone and the Wilderness WolfCharlie Bone and the Shadow of BadlockCharlie Bone and the Red KnightAlso look out for The Snow Spider trilogy.'Dark, funny, crackling with magic' - author Artemis Cooper on Midnight for Charlie Bone'A fast moving, dialogue driven romp with plenty of cliff-hangers for those first hooked into reading by Harry Potter' - Bookseller on Midnight for Charlie BoneJenny Nimmo is the acclaimed author of the Charlie Bone books for children. She has won several significant awards for her children's books, including the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and the Tir na n-Og Welsh Arts Council award for The Snow Spider. She lives in Wales with her husband, David.

In the exciting second Warriors story arc, the wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons-but new prophecies from their warrior ancestors speak of a mysterious destiny and grave danger for the clans. The final title in this thrilling feline fantasy adventure.Soon after the cats reached their new home by the lake, ThunderClan's medicine cat Leafpool received an ominous warning from StarClan: Before there is peace, blood will spill blood, and the lake will run red. As the Clan slowly recovers from a devastating badger attack, Leafpool can't help but wonder... do her prophetic dreams mean there are even worse dangers still in store for the warrior cats?At the same time, shadows of the past continue to haunt the forest as some old friends struggle to find their place, others appear to be lost forever, and an old enemy finds a new way to resurface in a quest for dark revenge. A sinister path is unfolding, and the time is coming for certain warriors to make the choices that will determine their destiny . . . and the destiny of all the Clans.