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Stitch Head 6 Book Collection Titles in Set: Stitch Head The Beast of Grubbers Nubbin The Ghost of Grotteskew The Pirates Eye The Spiders Lair The Monster Hunter Stitch Head In the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, the fightfully insane Professor Erasmus conducts bizarre experiments and creates a menagerie of freakish monsters. But his very first creation has long been forgotten – a small, almost-human creature, known only as Stitch Head. When a travelling circus ringmaster, Fulbert Freakfinder, promises to make him a star, Stitch Head wonders whether this could be his chance of freedom. But first he has to catch the professor’s latest creation – a monstrous three-armed creature that’s causing mayhem in the castle… The Beast of Grubbers Nubbin He’s back! Join Stitch Head, a mad professor’s forgotten creation, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime… The orphans at Castle Grotteskew are running riot ... and getting hungry. With no food in the castle, Stitch Head and Arabella head down to Grubbers Nubbin to see what they can pilfer, but there they encounter a terrifying, savage beast. Could one of Professor Erasmus’s creations be on the loose...? The Ghost of Grotteskew Join Stitch Head, a mad professor’s forgotten creation, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime… The ghost of a villainous ne’er-do-well is haunting the corridors of Castle Grotteskew, gunning for Stitch Head’s heart … and soul. Certain that his heart once belonged to the vicious rogue, Stitch Head’s world is torn apart. Will he surrender to the evil ghost and agree to do his bidding…? The Pirates Eye Join Stitch Head, a mad professor’s forgotten creation, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime… WhenStitch Head sees his ice-blue eye for the very first time, he’s convinced that it once belonged to the legendary pirate, Captain Flashpowder. Could it be that he is part-pirate? But as Stitch Head prepares for a life on the high seas, some fishy business closer to home puts a stop to his swashbuckling plans… The Spiders Lair Join Stitch Head, a mad professor’s forgotten creation, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime… The Spider's Lair is Book 4 in the Stitch Head series by award-winning author Guy Bass (Dinkin Dings and the Frightening Things). When Arabella lands up in the orphanage, Stitch Head leaves Grotteskew and its creatures behind and sets out on a daring rescue. But a far more gruesome monster awaits, and soon Stitch Head is trapped in its web with no chance of escape… The Monster Hunter Join a mad professor's forgotten creation as he risks it all to save his friends. When an unexpected visitor crash-lands on top of Castle Grotteskew, Stitch Head knows it can only mean trouble. Eccentric explorer, Dotty Dauntless, has bet her fortune on delivering a monster to the Venture Club – the problem is, all the castle’s monsters are as meek as...

Brand: Stripes (Little Tiger Press Group)

Title in this Collection The Best Birthday Bike The Great Cycle Challenge The Big Biscuit Bike Off The Championship Cheats The Winning Team The Cycle Search and Rescue The Wreck-It Race Trouble on the Track 1: The Best Birthday Bike Fergus Hamilton is a boy with a big imagination. Living with his mum and grandad and his dog, Chimp, he dreams of a state-of-the-art Sullivan Swift and becoming the most brilliant boy cyclist in the world. 2: The Great Cycle Challenge Fergus Hamilton lives and dreams bikes and is really excited about training for the Great Cycle Challenge with his friends. But he's also got a secret. If the pedals on his bike spin backwards, he's magically transported to to Nevermore, where cycling is banned and his dad is a prisoner. 3: The Big Biscuit Bike Off The third in Sir Chris Hoy's fantastically fun, magical cycling adventure series.The Hercules' Hopefuls are through to the next round of the cycling tournament, but there's a big problem. Bruce's Biscuits are expanding their factory - and building over the park where the team train! 4: The Championship Cheats The District Championships are coming up and the Hercules' Hopefuls are nervous. Their hard work and training are about to be put to the test. 5: The Winning Team The Hercules' Hopefuls are going to the Nationals, and not even Wallace's Winners competing too can wipe the smiles off their faces. But then disaster strikes in training. 6: The Cycle Search and Rescue After their amazing win at the National Championships, Fergus and the rest of the Hercules' Hopefuls are keen to get back to training as a team 7: The Wreck-It Race Fergus is sure their new coach is going to be his ultimate hero, cycle champ 'Spokes' Sullivan, so when Grandpa introduces Charlotte Campbell, the children are all less than impressed. 8: Trouble on the Track It's decision time for Fergus and the rest of the squad. Training together has been going well but the International Championships are nearly here, and it's time to name the four riders who will be in the starting line-up. Flying Fergus is the fantastic 8 book collection created by Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy. Fergus Hamilton is a boy with a big imagination. He dreams of becoming the most brilliant cyclist the world has ever seen, and when he gets a bike for his birthday, his cycling adventures begin. This collection is perfect for kids aged 7+.

Brand: Piccadilly Press

Titles in this set: 1. The Children of Castle Rock 2. Voyage of the Sparrowhawk 3. The Rescue of Ravenwood Description: The Children of Castle Rock When Alice Mistlethwaite is shipped off to boarding school in Scotland it’s nothing like she imagines. Run by the mysterious Major, there are no punishments and the students are more likely to be taught about body painting or extreme survival than maths or English! Then Alice’s dad goes missing and she must run away to find him. Can she persuade her new friends to help? So begins an epic quest across wild Scottish highlands and islands, where friendships will be made and broken, lies will be untangled and the children will face danger and excitement at every turn . . . Both hilarious and heartfelt, this is the classic adventure story brought bang up to date, and told in Natasha’s inimitable voice. Voyage of the Sparrowhawk In the aftermath of World War One, everyone is trying to rebuild their lives. If Ben is to avoid being sent back to the orphanage, he needs to find his brother Sam, wounded in action and is now missing. Lotti’s horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away to boarding-school (when she has just so successfully managed to get expelled from her last one!). And Clara, their young teacher, is waiting for news of her missing fiancé . . . Just as they think they’ve found their feet in the new order, disaster strikes, and Lotti and Ben must get away. And so they hatch a plan – to cross the Channel on Ben’s narrowboat and find Sam. And there’s something in France that Lotti is looking for, too . . . Buffeted by storms, chased by the police, Lotti, Ben, Clara and a growing number of dogs set out on an epic journey, on the search for lost loved ones and a place to call home. The Rescue of Ravenwood On the top of the hill, overlooking the sea, that’s where you’ll find a magical place . . . To Bea and Raffy, Ravenwood is home. In its own way, the house rescued them, even if it did have a fallen-down tree taking up most of the kitchen. So the idea that it could be sold. Demolished even. Well, that’s unthinkable. Then again, it’s not like the children get a choice. But the truth is, we can all make our own choices, especially if we care enough . . . A beautiful, soulful, exciting story about holding onto what’s precious, and guarding the extraordinary nature that surrounds us.

Brand: Faber

The Renegades Trilogy is an action-packed young adult science fiction series written by bestselling author Marissa Meyer. The series follows the story of a group of superheroes known as the Renegades and their battles against the Anarchists, a group of villains who seek to overthrow their rule and take over the city. The first book in the series, Renegades, was published in 2017 and introduces readers to the world of the Renegades. The story is set in Gatlon City, a place where the Renegades have established a new order after years of chaos and destruction caused by the Anarchists. The Renegades have become the protectors of the city, enforcing the law and keeping the peace. The main character, Nova, is a member of the Anarchists who infiltrates the Renegades in order to get revenge on them for what they did to her family. But as she spends more time with the Renegades, she begins to question whether they are truly the heroes she thought they were. The second book in the series, Archenemies, was published in 2018 and picks up where Renegades left off. Nova is now a double agent, working with both the Anarchists and the Renegades. As tensions rise between the two groups, Nova must decide where her loyalties lie and whether she can continue to keep her secrets from both sides. The final book in the series, Supernova, was published in 2019 and brings the epic story to a thrilling conclusion. Nova's loyalties are tested as she is forced to make difficult choices that will determine the fate of both the Renegades and the Anarchists. The final battle between the two groups is epic and will leave readers on the edge of their seats. The Renegades trilogy is a perfect blend of action, adventure, and romance. The world that Marissa Meyer has created is rich and detailed, with vivid descriptions of the city, its inhabitants, and the technology that powers the Renegades. The characters are well-developed, with their own unique personalities and backstories that make them relatable and engaging. One of the strengths of the series is the exploration of the grey areas between good and evil. The Renegades are not always perfect, and the Anarchists are not always completely evil. The characters in the series are complex and have their own motivations and reasons for their actions, which makes the story all the more compelling. The romance in the series is also well-done, with a slow-burn love story between Nova and Adrian, the leader of the Renegades. The romance is not the main focus of the story, but it adds a layer of depth to the characters and their relationships. The writing in the Renegades trilogy is engaging and fast-paced, with action-packed scenes that will keep readers hooked. The dialogue is also well-written, with witty banter between the characters that adds a touch of humor to the story. The Renegades trilogy has garnered a large following over the years, with fans eagerly anticipating each new installment. The popularity of the series has led to...

Brand: Pan Macmillan

Titles in this set: Small Island The Long Song Fruit of the Lemon Every Light in the House Burnin' Never Far From Nowhere Six Stories and an Essay Description: Small Island It is 1948, and England is recovering from a war. But at 21 Nevern Street, London, the conflict has only just begun. Queenie Bligh’s neighbours don’t approve when she agrees to take in Jamaican lodgers, but with her husband, Bernard, not back from the war, she has little choice in the matter. Gilbert Joseph was one of the many Jamaican men who joined the RAF to fight Hitler. But when he returns to England as a civilian he doesn’t receive the welcome he was expecting, and it’s desperation that drives him to knock at Queenie’s door. Gilbert’s wife Hortense, who for years has longer for a better life in England, soon joins him. But London is far from the golden city of her dreams, and even Gilbert is not the man she thought he was. Small Island explores a point in England’s past when the country began to change. In this delicately wrought and profoundly moving novel, Andrea Levy handles the weighty themes of empire, prejudice, war and love, with a superb lightness of touch and generosity of spirit. The Long Song this tale is set in Jamaica during the last turbulent years of slavery and the early years of freedom that followed. July is a slave girl who lives upon a sugar plantation named Amity and it is her life that is the subject of this tale. She was there when the Baptist War raged in 1831, and she was present when slavery was declared no more. My son says I must convey how the story tells also of July’s mama Kitty, of the negroes that worked the plantation land, of Caroline Mortimer the white woman who owned the plantation and many more persons besides – far too many for me to list here. But what befalls them all is carefully chronicled upon these pages for you to peruse. Fruit of the Lemon Faith Jackson fixes herself up with a great job in TV and the perfect flatshare. But neither is that perfect – and nor are her relations with her overbearing, though always loving family. Furious and perplexed when her parents announce their intention to retire back home to Jamaica, Faith makes her own journey there, where she is immediately welcomed by her Aunt Coral, keeper of a rich cargo of family history. Through the weave of her aunt’s storytelling a cast of characters unfolds stretching back to Cuba and Panama, Harlem and Scotland, a story that passes through London and sweeps through continents. Every Light in the House Burnin' ‘Better opportunity’ – that’s why Angela’s dad sailed to England from America in 1948 on the Empire Windrush. Six months later her mum joined him in his one room in Earl’s Court… …Twenty years and four children later, Mr Jacob has become seriously ill and starts to move unsteadily through the care of the National Health Service. As Angela, his youngest, tries to help her mother through this ordeal, she finds herself reliving her childhood years, spent on a...

Brand: Hachette

Titles in this set: Shapes 1. Best Friends 2. Hide and Seek 3. The Picnic Sorting 4. The Mix Up 5. Fix it 6. The Parade Patterns 7. Block Town 8. Three in a Row 9. Snow Sequencing 10. Get Ready 11. The Guessing Machine 12. The Beach Plus Parent Guide Description: Expanding on the foundation sets that have made Bob Books such a success, My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills is a introducing Bob Books' proven teaching tools to children who aren't quite ready for Bob Books Set 1 . My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills offer children and their parents simple and satisfying tools that build an important foundation for reading readiness. Sally the Circle and her friends introduce important skills that prepare your child for reading. Your youngsters will never know that they're learning as they follow the adventures of Sally, Seth and Tanner - but you will. My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills introduces these important pre-literacy skills in a story format: Identifying basic shapes in preparation for letter recognition Sorting, classifying and symbol identification to build important problem-solving skills Recognizing simple patterns to create awareness of letter groups and sight words Sequencing to strengthen the ability to predict how stories flow Inside the box you'll find: 12 books for you to read to your child, 12 pages each Four pre-reading skills Literacy games and teaching hints on the inside of each book cover About Bob Books Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to make helping children learn to read simple and straightforward. The clean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to read a fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet. Companion workbooks extend children's reading journey by allowing them to practice the skills learned in the books. Bob Books is designed to give young children the tools to cross from learning letters to reading words. The award-winning beginning reader book sets start slowly and progress from books with three letter words, to books with more than one sentence per page. By meeting children at the right level, parents are often amazed at how quickly their child is able to sound out words when reading their first Bob Book . Bob Books covers four reading stages... Reading Readiness (Pre-Readings): Skills Recognize shapes, patterns, and other pre-reading skills Stage 1: Starting to Read From learning the alphabet to sounding out your first words Stage 2: Emerging Readers Sentences become longer and sight words are introduced Stage 3: Developing Readers Words and sentences become longer, and new rules are introduced

Brand: Scholastic

Titles in this set: The Throne of Fire The Serpent's Shadow Description: The Throne of Fire In this exciting second installment of the three-book series, Carter and Sadie, offspring of the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane, embark on a worldwide search for the Book of Ra, but the House of Life and the gods of chaos are determined to stop them. The Serpent's Shadow He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. Unfortunately, the magicians of the House of Life are on the brink of civil war, the gods are divided, and the young initiates of Brooklyn House stand almost alone against the forces of chaos.

Brand: Disney

Titles in This Set : 1. Love from the Crayons (Hardback) 2. The Day The Crayons Came Home (Paperback) 3. The Day The Crayons Quit (Paperback) Description: Love from the Crayons (Hardback) Love is yellow and orange. Because love is sunny and warm. Discover all the bright colours and subtle shades of love with this charming new book, featuring everyone’s favourite colouring crew. The Day The Crayons Came Home (Paperback) The hilarious sequel to the prize-winning, international bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit! Watch out – the crayons are back and they’re crosser than ever! One day Duncan receives a set of postcards from his crayons who have been lost, forgotten, broken – even melted in a clothes dryer and stuck to a sock! The Day The Crayons Quit (Paperback) Debut author Drew Daywalt and international bestseller Oliver Jeffers team up to create a colourful solution to a crayon-based crisis in this playful, imaginative story that will have children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way. Poor Duncan just wants to colour in. But when he opens his box of crayons, he only finds letters, all saying the same thing: We quit.

Brand: HarperCollins Publishers

Titles in this set: 1. The Day the Screens Went Blank 2. The Boss of Everyone 3. The Luckiest Kid in the World Description: The Day the Screens Went Blank When ten-year-old Stella wakes up to discover a world full of BLANK screens, her family, town, and in fact the whole world seems to have been thrown into chaos. And what about poor Grandma who is stranded at the other end of the country? Cue a rollicking madcap road trip, full of driving disasters and family fallouts, as they set off on a rescue mission. The Boss of Everyone Ten-year-old Joss’s greatest ambition is to be Class Monitor at school. But she’s about to go one step further. It’s Take Your Kid to Work Day, and Joss’s dad takes her to the games company he works for. When the boss calls a meeting and tells them he’s giving his job away to the person with the best idea for a company game-changer . . . Joss sticks her hand up. And the next thing she knows, Joss is the boss. Joss is thrilled. Dad is horrified: he’s going to have to be on his best behavior all the time! As Joss whips everyone into shape, maybe they can all learn a lesson or two . . . even Joss herself. The Luckiest Kid in the World Joe Smith is average in every way. He is average height. He lives in an average town, on an average street, in an average house, with a very average family. But when a survey identifies him as the most average kid in the country – well that makes him very special indeed. Suddenly, everyone wants Joe to test out their latest products. Overnight he is sent mountains of gifts ­– the best trainers, the coolest bike, the most exciting new tech, the latest flavors of ice cream – and so much more. He gets special cinema screenings and the entire water park all to himself.

Brand: Simon & Schuster

Titles in this set: Asterix the Gaul Asterix and The Golden Sickle Asterix and The Goths Asterix The Gladiator Asterix and The Banquet Asterix and Cleopatra Asterix and the Big Fight Asterix in Britain Asterix and The Normans Asterix The Legionary Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield Asterix at the Olympic Games Asterix and the Cauldron Asterix in Spain Asterix and The Roman Agent Asterix in Switzerland The Mansions of The Gods Asterix and the Laurel Wreath Asterix and The Soothsayer Asterix in Corsica Asterix and Caesar's Gift Asterix and The Great Crossing Obelix and Co. Asterix in Belgium Asterix and The Great Divide Asterix and The Black Gold Asterix and Son Asterix and The Magic Carpet Asterix and The Secret Weapon Asterix and Obelix All At Sea Asterix and the Actress Asterix and The Class Act Asterix and The Falling Sky Asterix and Obelix's Birthday: The Golden Book Asterix and The Picts Asterix and The Missing Scroll Asterix and The Chariot Race Asterix And The Chieftain's Daughter Asterix and the Griffin Description: Asterix the Gaul The year is 50BC, and all Gaul is occupied. Only one small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders. But how much longer can Asterix, Obelix and their friends resist the mighty Roman legions of Julius Caesar? Anything is possible, with a little cunning plus the druid Getafix's magic potions! Their effects can be truly hair-raising... Asterix and The Golden Sickle It's a disaster - the druid Getafix has broken his golden sickle. Asterix and Obelix go to Lutetia (now Paris) to buy him a new one. Soon they are tangling with the criminal underworld of the big city - can they outwit Navishtrix, Clovogarlix and the sickle-trafficking gang? Will Getafix ever be able to brew magic potion again? Asterix and The Goths Asterix and Obelix escort Getafix to the druids' annual conference in the Forest of the Carnutes. Little do they know that the Goths are lying in ambush, ready to kidnap the Druid of the Year - who of course is Getafix! But what with Gauls, Goths and Romans all at odds, it's hard to tell friend from foe... until Goths begin fighting Goths in the Asterixian Wars. Asterix The Gladiator When Cacofonix the bard is taken to Rome as a present for Julius Caesar, Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue him, sailing with master salesman Ekonomikrisis, the Phoenician merchant. How do our Gaulish friends come to end up training as gladiators? The next Games in the Circus Maximus are not quite what Caesar and the Roman public expect... Asterix and The Banquet Gaul, now France, has always been famous for its food and drink - so when, for a bet with the Romans, Asterix and Obelix travel round collecting local delicacies they start on the journey home with all sorts of goodies. First, however, they must outwit the thieves Villanus and Unscrupulus. And who's that little dog who has been following them all the way? Asterix and Cleopatra How can lovely Queen Cleopatra show Julius Caesar that ancient...

Brand: Hachette Children's Group

Titles In This Set : 1. My Animal Friends 2. Clever Lollipop 3. Lady Lollipop 4. Aristotle 5. The Twin Giants 6. The Finger-Eater 7. Sophie's Snail 8. Sophie's Tom 9. Sophie Hits Six 10. Sophie's Lucky 11. Sophie Is Seven 12. Sophie in the Saddle Description : My Animal Friends With an autobiographical foreword from the author, this collection traces Dick King-Smith’s journey from boy to farmer, from soldier to favourite children’s author – always in the company of his irrepressible animal friends. From Dodo the film-star Daschund to a cabbage-eating shark; from a night of badger-biffing to a tortie cat with one hundred and four kittens; from the cat who thinks he’s one of the dogs to a dog who fosters orphaned kittens … wherever Dick King-Smith goes, curious animals are sure to follow. So find a cosy spot, curl up by the fireside and feel the glow of that old Dick King-Smith animal magic – purrrrrrrrrr. Clever Lollipop Lady Lollipop is no ordinary pig. She lives in the royal palace with Princess Penelope and the King and Queen - and she's very clever. She's very good at solving other people's problems too. But when she needs a little magical help herself, it's time to call in the amazing Collie Cob, the Conjuror! Lady Lollipop Lollipop is no ordinary pig. According to her young owner Johnny Skinner, she's the cleverest pig in the whole kingdom. When people stare into Lollipop's bright, intelligent eyes, it seems to change them for the better. But will Lollipop win over spoilt Princess Penelope - and the King and Queen? Aristotle From the beloved author of Babe comes this enchanting illustrated chapter book. Aristotle, the witch’s kitten, is so adventurous that it’s just as well cats have nine lives! Luckily the good witch Bella Donna is always on hand to help him out. Follow his fur-raising adventures in this delightful tale, beautifully illustrated by Bob Graham. The Twin Giants Lottavim and Normus do everything together: waking up, going to sleep, even sneezing. So when they reach the age of twenty and the height of twelve feet, it's not surprising that they each think the same thought at exactly the same time: "It's about time I found a wife!" But is it possible to find not one but two of the giantesses of your dreams? The Finger-Eater Long ago, in the cold lands of the North, there lived a troll named Ulf who had a very bad habit – he liked to eat fingers! Many, many men, women and children had found their hands a finger short thanks to the razor-sharp teeth of the Finger-eater. And who knows how many more might have suffered the same fate if it hadn't been for the actions of a resolute girl called Gudrun! Sophie's Snail From the beloved author of Babe comes the first of six stories about Dick King-Smith's most adored (human!) character, the inimitable Sophie, re-imagined twenty years later by the witty, perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. Sophie loves animals of all kinds, but how will she grow up to be a farmer if she...

Brand: Walker Books Ltd

Titles in this set : 1. Farm Boy 2. Born to Run 3. Shadow 4. An Elephant in the Garden 5. The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips 6. A Medal for Leroy 7. Running Wild 8. Private Peaceful 9. Alone on a Wide Wide Sea 10. Listen to the Moon 11. Little Manfred 12. The Butterfly Lion Description : Farm boy The magical sequel to ‘War Horse’, soon to be a major motion picture. Joey was the last working horse on the farm, and the apple of Grandpa’s eye. In War Horse, Joey was sent away from the farm to be a warhorse in WWI. Grandpa had joined the cavalry in order to find, and fight, with Joey. Farm Boy brings us forward fifty years with Grandpa not only telling his grandson, Joey’s story but also a ‘shameful secret’ which he has held for years… Born to Run Joy and heartbreak combine in this bittersweet tale of a champion greyhound’s journey through life – and from owner to owner…“The sack wasn't just drifting gently along like everything else, it was turning of its own accord. There was definitely something inside it, struggling against the side of the plastic bag, kicking at it, squeaking and squealing in terror. Shadow A powerful novel from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller…Never have Aman and his mother needed a friend more than when a Springer Spaniel appears – thin and war-ravaged – in the mouth of their Afghan cave. An Elephant in the Garden A thrilling and moving novel about an extraordinary animal caught up in a very human war, for anyone who loved The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips or The Butterfly Lion…By the award-winning former Children’s Laureate and author of War Horse. Dresden, 1945. The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips A heart-warming tale of courage and warmth, set against the backdrop of the second world war, about an abandoned village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat! ‘Classic Morpurgo brilliance’ – Publishing News “Something’s up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. A Medal for Leroy Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army. A novel about families, identity and loss by bestselling award-winning author of WAR HORSE. Michael doesn’t remember his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn’t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history. A story of love and loss. A story that will change everything – and reveal to Michael who he really is… Running Wild The epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from the nation’s favourite storyteller, now available in paperback. For Will and his mother, going to Indonesia isn't just a holiday. It's an escape, a new start, a chance to put things behind them - things like the death of Will's father. Private Peaceful A stunning edition of this modern classic of World...

Brand: HarperCollins Publishers

Titles In The Set: 1. The House in the Cerulean Sea 2. Under the Whispering Door Description: The House in the Cerulean Sea He expected nothing. But they gave him everything . . . Linus Baker leads a quiet life. At forty, he has a tiny house with a devious cat and his beloved records for company. And at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, he’s spent many dull years monitoring their orphanages. Then one day, Linus is summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment. He must travel to an orphanage where six dangerous children reside – including the Antichrist. At the orphanage, Linus must somehow determine if they could bring about the end of days. But their guardian, the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, will do anything to protect his wards. And, as Arthur and Linus grow ever closer, Linus must choose: his duty, or his dreams . . . Under the Whispering Door Welcome to Charon’s Crossing. The tea is hot, the scones are fresh and the dead are just passing through. When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own sparsely-attended funeral, Wallace is outraged. But he begins to suspect she’s right, and he is in fact dead. Then when Hugo, owner of a most peculiar tea shop, promises to help him cross over, Wallace reluctantly accepts the truth. Yet even in death, he refuses to abandon his life – even though Wallace spent all of it working, correcting colleagues and hectoring employees. He’d had no time for frivolities like fun and friends. But as Wallace drinks tea with Hugo and talks to his customers, he wonders if he was missing something. The feeling grows as he shares jokes with the resident ghost, manifests embarrassing footwear and notices the stars. So when he’s given one week to pass through the door to the other side, Wallace sets about living a lifetime in just seven days.

Brand: Tor Books

Titles in this set: 1. Beartown (Beartown Series) 2. Us Against You (Beartown Series) 3. Anxious People 4. Britt-Marie Was Here 5. My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises 6. A Man Called Ove Description: Beartown In a large Swedish forest, Beartown hides a dark secret . . . Cut-off from everywhere else, it experiences the kind of isolation that tears people apart. And each year, more and more of the town is swallowed by the forest. Then the town is offered a bright new future. But it is all put in jeopardy by a single, brutal act. It divides the town into those who think it should be hushed up and forgotten, and those who'll risk the future to see justice done. Who will speak up? Could you stand by and stay silent? Or would you risk everything for justice? Which side would you be on? Us Against You Can a broken town survive a second tragedy? By the time the last goal is scored, someone in Beartown will be dead . . . Us Against You is the story of two towns, two teams and what it means to believe in something bigger than yourself. It's about how people come together - sometimes in anger, often in sorrow, but also through love. And how, when we stand together, we can bring a town back to life. Anxious People It's New Year's Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage. For Anna-Lena and Roger, busy buying-up apartments to fill the hole in their marriage, it's something else to talk about. For Julia and Ro, panicky parents-to-be, it's yet another worry. Lonely bank manager Zara only came here for the view. While 87-year-old grandmother Estelle seems rather pleased by the company . . . As the police gather outside, the anxious strangers huddled within try to make the best of a very sticky situation - but could it be that they have a whole lot more in common than meets the eye? Britt-Marie Was Here The number 1 European bestseller by the author of New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon A Man Called Ove, Britt-Marie was Here is a funny, poignant and uplifting tale of love, community, and second chances. For as long as anyone can remember, Britt-Marie has been an acquired taste. It's not that she's judgemental, or fussy, or difficult - she just expects things to be done in a certain way. A cutlery drawer should be arranged in the right order, for example (forks, knives, then spoons). We're not animals, are we? But behind the passive-aggressive, socially awkward, absurdly pedantic busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams and a warmer heart than anyone around her realizes. So when Britt-Marie finds herself unemployed, separated from her husband of 20 years, left to fend for herself in the miserable provincial backwater that is Borg - of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it - and somehow tasked with running the local football team, she is a little...

Brand: Penguin Books Ltd

Titles In The Set: 1. Prayers of the Pious 2. Allah Loves 3. Meeting Muhammad Description: Prayers of the Pious This inspirational collection of prayers and reminders is the perfect companion for anyone who wishes to connect to the Divine. Shaykh Omar Suleiman provides us with thirty short prayers taken from the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad is and the early generations, each with a short reminder to deepen the impact of the prayer in our lives. Prayers of the Pious provides spiritual gems that serve as valuable wisdom and practical advice for the soul. By reading this short work with an attentive heart, the reader can cultivate love for God and His Messenger and live life with gratitude and contentment. Allah Loves Omar Suleiman explores who and what Allah loves, so that we may become one of those who are beloved to Him. Looking at our actions, characteristics and beliefs, this book will help us become better people, citizens and believers that are deserving of Allah's endless, infinite and everlasting love. Made up of 30 short and spiritually enriching chapters, this book is a reminder that throughout our lives, the Creator's love is always there, increasing through everyday actions such as showing generosity or remaining consistent with unnoticeable good deeds. Meeting Muhammad As stunning as the Prophet Muhammad's appearance was, his character was even more strikingly beautiful. As Ali said, "I've never seen anything like him, before him or after him". This beautifully presented book provides 30 reflections from the life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad to try to understand and emulate him.

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Titles in this set 1. The Colour of Hope Evernight Series: 2. Evernight 3. Feast of the Evernight Description Evernight Thousands of years ago, the Evernight came to the Silver Kingdom and turned everything to darkness and chaos. It was only defeated thanks to the skill and bravery of the Witches. But now the Evernight is about to return, released by the evil Mrs Hester, and the only spell that might stop it is lost, deep below the great city of King’s Haven. Then orphan Larabelle Fox stumbles across a mysterious wooden box while treasure-hunting in the city’s sewers. Little does she realise she is about to be catapulted into an adventure, facing wild magic and mortal danger – and a man who casts no shadow . . . Feast of the Evernight The Evernight has been defeated and the sun has returned, thanks to Larabelle Fox and her friends Joe and Double Eight. White Witches have their souls back and Mrs Hester is no more. It should be a time of celebration and relief. But a new threat is emerging from the mists of the Veil, the dangerous forest that surrounds the Silver Kingdom’s southern lands. Mysterious killings are taking place, and Double Eight is the suspect. Lara and Joe journey to Lake End to discover what’s really happening, all the while trying to stay one step ahead of the secret police . . . The Colour of Hope Years ago, the Emperor used dark magic to steal all the colour from the world. Now he keeps it for himself, enjoying its life-giving power while everyone else must exist in cold shades of grey. That is, until a miracle baby is born – everything she touches turns to colour. But the child’s life is in danger from her very first breath. Soon the Emperor’s murderous Ripper Dogs and Black Coats come hunting. Can the girl and her adopted father survive in the forest – and what will it take to return colour and hope to the world?

Brand: Andersen Press Ltd

Title in This Set: 1. Bluey: The Beach 2. Bluey: Goodnight Fruit Bat 3. Bluey: Mum School 4. Bluey: Daddy Putdown 5. Bluey: Camping Description: Bluey: The Beach Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are at the beach. While Mum is off for a walk, Bluey discovers a beautiful shell and runs to catch up with her. What will she discover along the way in her first solo adventure? Bluey: Goodnight Fruit Bat "You mean fruit bats don't need to go to bed now?" It's bedtime, but Bluey doesn't want to go to sleep. She dreams that she's a fruit bat so that she can stay awake ALL NIGHT! Join Bluey on her bedtime dream-time adventure as she flies through the sky. Bluey: Mum School Bluey wants to play Mum School instead of having a bath. But will she be able to rise to the challenge? Join Bluey and Chilli for a pre-bedtime game, where Bluey plays mum to some bouncy balloons. A funny get-ready-for-bed story, this is the perfect Mother's Day present for any Bluey fan! Bluey: Daddy Putdown Get ready for bed with Bluey, Bingo and Bandit! While Mum's away at a baby shower, Dad pulls out all the stops to keep Bluey and Bingo entertained before bed. But will the daddy putdown go to plan? Bluey: Camping Bluey is on a family camping trip, where she makes a new friend, Jean-Luc. Even though Bluey and Jean-Luc don't speak the same language, they teach each other how to camp, plant trees and hunt a "wild pig".

Brand: Ladybird

Titles in this set: Winter Garden The Nightingale The Four Winds Home Front The Great Alone Description: Winter Garden Kristin Hannah's Winter Garden is a haunting and compelling novel illuminating the intricacy of mother-daughter bonds and the enduring links between past and present. Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her family and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and travelled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But these two estranged women come together at their father’s deathbed standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, to hear the one last promise he extracts from the women in his life. It begins with a story like no other. A captivating, mysterious love story that spans sixty-five years and moves from war torn Leningrad in the 1940s to modern-day Alaska. The three women are brought together by a story so unexpected and extraordinary that when Meredith and Nina finally learn the secret of their mother’s past and uncover a truth so terrible, it will shake the very foundation of the family and who they think they are. The Nightingale This story is about what it was like to be a woman during World War II when women’s stories were all too often forgotten or overlooked . . . Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac are two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals and passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival, love and freedom in war-torn France. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime. The Four Winds She will discover the best of herself in the worst of times . . . Texas, 1934. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she’d yearned for. A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa’s world is shattered to the winds. Fearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life. Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess? From the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again – against all odds – Elsa’s incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we love. Home Front An intimate look at the inner landscape of a disintegrating marriage and a dramatic exploration of the price of war. From a distance, Michael and Jolen Zarkades seem to have it all: a solid dependable marriage, exciting careers and children they adore. But after twelve blissful years together, the couple has lost their way. They are unhappy and edging towards divorce. Then an unexpected deployment tears their already fragile family apart, sending one of them deep into harm's way and leaving the...

Brand: Pan Macmillan

Titles in This Set: 1. The Girl Who Stole an Elephant 2. The Boy Who Met a Whale 3. The Girl Who Lost a Leopard 4. The Boy Who Saved a Bear Description: The Girl Who Stole an Elephant Thief. Rebel. Bandit. Hero? Chaya can talk her way out of anything - except stealing the Queen's jewels. Even if she had the best of reasons... So she escapes on the back of a stolen elephant and leads her friends on a jungle adventure, where leeches lurk and revolution is stirring. And this gives Chaya an idea. Maybe she can leave her village a thief but return a hero? The Boy Who Met a Whale Fisherboy. Runaway. Adventure! The mysterious stranger, Zheng, tells a good story about missing treasure, sea monsters and evil villains. Is it true though? To find out, Razi and his sister, Shifa, must run away to sea... But after meeting the biggest sea monster of all, will anyone live to tell the tale? The Girl Who Lost a Leopard WILD CHILD. ANIMAL LOVER. RESCUER! Selvi loves to run free in the mountains of her Serendib home. So does Lokka, a wild and beautiful leopard. But danger stalks the mountains too. Can Selvi keep Lokka safe and fight for their freedom? Or will she lose both for ever? The Boy Who Saved a Bear A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear! Nuwan works at the library, delivering books. One day, he accidentally takes away a very valuable key that’s been hidden inside one of the books, and in the process thwarts the plans of some very dangerous thieves. On the run, he hides in a cave, only to discover in the middle of the night that he is sharing it with a big, hairy, terrifying bear! After some hair-raising moments, he and the bear reach an understanding and they travel on together, evading the bad guys and hoping the key will unlock the answers to the mystery so that they can stop running and return home…

Brand: Nosy Crow Ltd

Titles in This Set: 1. When Things Fall Apart 2. Start Where You Are 3. The Places That Scare You Description : When Things Fall Apart: Pema Chodron reveals the vast potential for happiness, wisdom and courage even in the most painful circumstances. Pema Chodron teaches that there is a fundamental opportunity for happiness right within our reach, yet we usually miss it -- ironically, while we are caught up in attempt to escape pain and suffering. This accessible guide to compassionate living shows us how we can use painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion and courage, ways of communication that lead to openness and true intimacy with others, practices for reversing our negative habitual patterns, methods for working with chaotic situations. Start Where You Are: Start Where You Are is an indispensable handbook for cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart, from bestselling author Pema Chödrön. With insight and humour, she presents down-to-earth guidance on how to make friends with ourselves and develop genuine compassion towards others. This book shows how we can 'start where we are' by embracing rather than denying the painful aspects of our lives. The Places That Scare You: One of the most inspiring spiritual teachers of our time offers simple, practical advice for living with less fear, less anxiety and a more open heart. Bought in a hotly contested auction, The Places That Scare You is now available in massmarket, taking Pema Chödrön ’s spiritual teachings to a wider audience. We always have a choice, Pema Chödrön teaches: we can either let the circumstances of our lives harden us and make us increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and make us kind.

Brand: HarperCollins Publishers