One of Rory’s favourite things to do is fix things, mending bikes is his speciality. When he and Flora fly high into the sky one day, they see a mountain of rusting bikes rising into the clouds that wasn’t there before. The lovely bike he’s just fixed is sitting right on the top too! There’s…
The sequel to Dinosaur Pie, Dino Mode Activated is a brilliant blend of dinosaurs and technology! Oleg’s parents give him a new camera, is it to make up for the impending birth of his sibling or the fact he’s not allowed a phone? Either way, Oleg knows this is a fabulous opportunity to create content…
My Favourite Spreads by Lu Fraser! Lu Fraser’s top illustration picks from her latest book with Kate Hindley Picking a favourite spread is almost impossible when you are fortunate enough to have great illustrating partners so, for me, my favourite illustrations are usually the ones where the illustrator has developed the world of the book…
Silver, yes, as she has to explain many times; her name is actually the same as the colour. Anyway, she lives on a cruise ship with her Mum who is the Deputy Cruise Director. This may sound amazing, and she does get to visit loads of different countries but, and there is a but, she…
The Hushlings of Hushville live a very quiet life. They are all happy with that, except one. Maeve longs to let her BIG FEELINGS out but she knows that is not the Hushlings way. Until one day, a large blue egg appears and out hatches a Kerfuffle Bird and he’s looking for a party! He…
Never having even heard of its existence before, Dilly Kyteler must move to the island of Ollipest to live with her Aunt Florence. A summer of very strange happenings ensues after an umbrella from The Museum of Lost Umbrellas attaches itself to her. Even more mysteriously, it can help her to fly! When she meets…
Set on the Greek island of Crete, steeped in ancient myths and legends, Netta and her family are all set to enjoy their family holiday. The only thing is, Netta doesn’t understand her younger brother, Remy’s obsession with Ancient Greece. Her parents have decided that this holiday is all about his interests for a change…
Noah used to have a best friend, Jim. He used to have parents who enjoyed spending time together. They would go to the playpark on Waterford Avenue. Dad would climb the ancient oak tree and lie back, pretending to be asleep on its broad branches to make Noah and his mum laugh. Everything has changed.…
It’s Andy the ant’s birthday and he decides to have a party with dancing and dips! The only problem is, his house is quite small but that’s alright, he will only invite the neighbours. Which is fine, until the neighbours invite the farmer ants, who invite the worker ants, who invite … This is not…
Daring to follow her Nana-Marie’s stories of magical wishes, Emma is convinced her life WILL change for the better. After all, it is changing for the better for her two best friends, Kennedy, with her amazing success at YouTube gaming videos and Allie going all in for cheerleading. Only being at home with Mum eating…
Mo (full name Monday the 16th) is about to take on his biggest ever challenge! How can he be the one to protect his village when he is terrified of monsters? After failing on his very first day, Mo comes up with a radical plan. He will enter the forbidden forest, catch a monster and…
Bird is a ruby-throated hummingbird who builds her nest with sticks, leaves, grass, mud and … spider webs. Yes, spider webs! Find out why in this super non-fiction book about nests of every kind. ‘A nest is the BEST!’ says bird, but is it? Join bird as she explores other homes in the natural world.…
Rex and his best friend, Sandra, are on the hunt to solve a mystery! Who is clattering around in the museum cafe at night, why are all the stuffed animals moved and what has happened in the gift shop; it looks as if a wild animal has been let loose in it! As the security…
All the bees from the hive have flown off to find the flower field. All except one. Izzy is too worried. What if she can’t fly? Perhaps it would be much safer to walk. And so that is what she does and along the way she sees so many interesting things that she might miss if…
Breonna Boyd, her friends call her Bree, is training hard to compete in the Spelling Bee Nationals. After all, aren’t all the Boyds super-talented, hard working and successful? Her two older sisters, Christian and Lex, set an amazing example not only academically but also taking care of Bree when their mother leaves the family home…
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