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World Eater by Emrys Ambrosius

World Eater

Emrys Ambrosius

Old scars never fade. And new enemies don't wait for you to heal. Ambrose Severen has built a sanctuary in the ruins of a broken world, but peace was never part of the System's design. As incursions rise and Avalon's enemies circle, Ambrose must walk the...

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The Quentin Blake collection by Quentin Blake

The Quentin Blake collection

Quentin Blake

A collection of gorgeous stories from Quentin Blake, one of the best-known and most highly regarded illustrators of our time, internationally celebrated for his partnership with Roald Dahl.

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Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden by Saadia Faruqi

Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden

Saadia Faruqi

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this charming new chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani-American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring Marya's...

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Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party by Saadia Faruqi

Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party

Saadia Faruqi

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this is the start of a charming new chapter book series about a third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring. Marya's eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all...

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Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival by Saadia Faruqi

Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival

Saadia Faruqi

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival is the third stand-alone adventure in Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry's illustrated chapter book series about a Pakistani American third grader whose ambition sometimes...

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The Jade Bones by Lani Forbes

The Jade Bones

Lani Forbes

Four young people risk their lives to save the world from a looming apocalypse in this captivating sequel to The Seventh Sun. Cast into the underworld after an act of shattering betrayal, Mayana and Ahkin must overcome unimaginable odds if they are to return...

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The Obsidian Butterfly by Lani Forbes

The Obsidian Butterfly

Lani Forbes

The Seventh Sun faces destruction as Mayana and Ahkin race to save their world in the finale to this "compulsively readable" series (Rachel A. Marks, author of Fire and Bone). To the Chicome people, an eclipse is a time of terror. When darkness falls, the...

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Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald

Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express

Megan McDonald

"Fans of Judy Moody and her brother, Stink, will find everything they love here — friendships, riddles, adventure, and animals." — Kirkus Reviews When three guinea pigs from the local pet shop make a great escape, Stink Moody and his friends Webster and Sophie...

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On Our Nature Walk by Jillian Roberts

On Our Nature Walk

Jillian Roberts

A gentle introduction to the important topic of the environment. Crafted around a conversation between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book using age-appropriate language and tone will help children shape their understanding of the...

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Under Our Clothes by Jillian Roberts

Under Our Clothes

Jillian Roberts

This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety and body image through a conversation-based story that begins with an observation at the community pool . Modesty,...

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Mortal Queens by Victoria McCombs

Mortal Queens

Victoria McCombs

"They vanish without a trace, disappear into the night . . . Each year on the center island, one girl is chosen to be the next Mortal Queen of the idolized fae. The mortals praise these lucky girls, but their daughters are never seen again. The fae realm is...

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Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire by Joan Holub

Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire

Joan Holub

The action heats up for Zeus and his fellow Olympians in this blazing Heroes in Training tale. Phew, it's hot! Under the titan Hyperion's rule, the sun is burning even brighter than normal and scorching everything in northern Greece-including the villagers!...

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Mindy Kim and the Big Pizza Challenge by Lyla Lee

Mindy Kim and the Big Pizza Challenge

Lyla Lee

Mindy and her dad can't wait to compete in her school's annual family trivia night! The big prize? A year of FREE PIZZA! And she gets to be on a team with her best friend, Sally, and her family. Her dad thinks they should just make sure they are doing two...

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Mindy Kim and the Birthday Puppy by Lyla Lee

Mindy Kim and the Birthday Puppy

Lyla Lee

Mindy Kim is having the BEST. DAY. EVER. IT'S HER BIRTHDAY! Not only is she having a fun party with her friends, but she's also getting the most perfect present from her dad: a puppy! Mindy has wanted a dog ever since she can remember. She knows that a dog...

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Mindy Kim and the Trip to Korea by Lyla Lee

Mindy Kim and the Trip to Korea

Lyla Lee

Mindy Kim is about to go on her first big trip to Korea! And she cannot wait to: 1. HUG HER GRANDPARENTS AND EAT HER HALMONI'S HOMEMADE COOKING! 2. HANG OUT WITH HER COUSINS. 3. SEE THE BIG SITES IN SEOUL WITH DAD AND HIS GIRLFRIEND, JULIE! When Mindy and...

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Mindy Kim, Class President by Lyla Lee

Mindy Kim, Class President

Lyla Lee

It's time to pick a class president, and Mindy's big campaign is all about: 1. FRIENDSHIP! 2. KINDNESS! 3. SNACKS! But there is one thing that Mindy is not sure she can do: make a speech to her class about why they should vote for her. Can Mindy face her fears...

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Stink and the Big Bad Badgers by Megan McDonald

Stink and the Big Bad Badgers

Megan McDonald

A-roo-ga-roo! Stink and his friends can't wait to learn wilderness survival skills. But first the pack of friends will have to survive scouting ... and one another! Brushing your teeth with a stick! Pooping in the woods! Stink and his friends are raring to...

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Painted Dogs & Doom Cakes by Tim Harris

Painted Dogs & Doom Cakes

Tim Harris

What are the 79 wackiest excuses for being late to school? How do you stop a maniac dentist from terrorising children? Why is the new smartphone so ridiculously dumb? And what does it take to get every single student at Milford Junior School put on detention?...

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Big Nate Goes for Broke by Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate Goes for Broke

Lincoln Peirce

'Big Nate is funny, big time.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidMeet beloved comic-strip character Big Nate – The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World – as he stars in his own super-funny series, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man...

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Big Nate on a Roll by Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate on a Roll

Lincoln Peirce

'Big Nate is funny, big time.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidMeet beloved comic-strip character Big Nate – The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World – as he stars in his own super-funny series, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man...

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Big Nate Strikes Again by Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate Strikes Again

Lincoln Peirce

'Big Nate is funny, big time.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Meet beloved comic-strip character Big Nate – The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World – as he stars in his own super-funny series, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man...

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A Curious Kind of Magic by Mara Rutherford

A Curious Kind of Magic

Mara Rutherford

"If anyone's looking for me, I live in this book now." - Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and Daughter of Smoke & Bone Howl's Moving Castle meets Little Thieves in this cozy fantasy about the teenage owner of a (mostly...

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I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935

Lauren Tarshis

The conditions of the Dust Bowl created over 2.5 million refugees who fled massive dust storms and barren landscapes. Lauren Tarshis's story of one boy's journey to escape this disaster will leave you breathless. The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was the worst...

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The Hollow Hills by Anna Kemp

The Hollow Hills

Anna Kemp

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn Thief Nobody knows what lies inside the Knoll nor what form the Fae have taken after all these...

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The Howling Mountain by Anna Kemp

The Howling Mountain

Anna Kemp

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn Thief Looming ahead of them, black against the darkening sky, was the rocky bulk of a mountain ....

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Chasing Shadows by Erin Hunter

Chasing Shadows

Erin Hunter

Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the third book in the Changing Skies arc. Two cats—an elder and an apprentice—believe that only they can save the Clans from certain destruction. Moonpaw finally confesses to her Clanmates that her...

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The last bard by Maz Evans

The last bard

Maz Evans

None of us knows where we are in our story. Today might be the start of a new tale, the end of one already told, or simply a chapter along its way. Will Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter. But in an unexpected twist, he inherits his grandfather's...

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The skeleton puzzle by Lisa Thompson

The skeleton puzzle

Lisa Thompson

When a skeleton is found buried in an elderly neighbour's garden, Matthew, Melody and Jake are determined to discover its identity and who was responsible for its death. At the same time, the long-lost son of the neighbour arrives, with his young son in tow....

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The rise of Nicholas the noble by Chanda A. Bell

The rise of Nicholas the noble

Chanda A. Bell

Shipwrecked in the Arctic Tundra, a young Nicholas and his loyal dog, Barry, stumble upon the enchanted and mysterious world of One True North - home to gnomes, fairies and, of course, magical elves. Nicholas discovers that these special creatures protect a...

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Five-minute magic stories by Enid Blyton

Five-minute magic stories

Enid Blyton

From magic spells that can't be stopped to fairy parties in the woods at midnight, there's a quick bit of magic for everyone in this collection of five-minute tales by Enid Blyton!

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The skeleton puzzle by Lisa (Lisa Anne) Thompson

The skeleton puzzle

Lisa (Lisa Anne) Thompson

"When a skeleton is found buried in an elderly neighbour's garden, Matthew, Melody and Jake are determined to discover its identity and who was responsible for its death. At the same time, the long-lost son of the neighbour arrives, with his young son in tow....

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Dracula & daughters by Emma Carroll

Dracula & daughters

Emma Carroll

"In the city of Temstown, for the first time in 20 years ... vampires are prowling the streets. The only way to make the city safe again is by culling the undead with a stake through the heart. But vampire slayers are in dangerously short supply. Then three...

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Funny kid seriously soccer by Matt (Illustrator) Stanton

Funny kid seriously soccer

Matt (Illustrator) Stanton

"Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. When Max discovers that everyone is more interested in watching soccer than his stand-up routine, he needs to come up with a plan fast. How can he compete with the world's favourite game?...

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Big words, small stories by Judith Henderson

Big words, small stories

Judith Henderson

"In this fifth collection of Big Words, Small Stories, meet Oleander and her anthropomorphic sidekick Sally and join them on 11 adventures that introduce them to some delightful new words, including: - Just Squidding: Sally is convinced her Alien Squid...

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The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys

The Bletchley Riddle

Ruta Sepetys

A thrilling middle grade historical adventure from bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin Remember, you are bound by the official secrets act... It is the summer of 1940. The world is at war. These days, you don't know who you can trust or who...

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The Fate of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood

The Fate of Podkin One-Ear

Kieran Larwood

An astonishing finale that brings this nine book series to a close. Podkin and his crew have brought all the gifts together - and the gifts melt and morph before their eyes, transforming into a suit of armour - that will only fit a rabbit with one ear! Podkin,...

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The Light Thieves and the Terrifying Dawn by Helena Duggan

The Light Thieves and the Terrifying Dawn

Helena Duggan

People know that the sun is being stolen by tech-billionaire Howard Hansom, who's been spinning everyone a massive lie. The only person who can stop him from plunging the world into darkness is the mysterious White Rose. She must keep her identity a secret, so...

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The Ghosts of the Manor by Lucy Strange

The Ghosts of the Manor

Lucy Strange

Matilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna on stage with her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, and theatrical uncle Barnabus – but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with a most dreadful haunting, she discovers she really...

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Podkin and the Singing Spear by Kieran Larwood

Podkin and the Singing Spear

Kieran Larwood

Podkin is now Keeper of the Gifts - which is a tremendously important job and just a tiny bit boring. It doesn't help that there are still three gifts missing - Podkin can't stop himself from thinking about that. So when the Godseye Mirror begins to shimmer...

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The World's Worst Alien by Alice Primmer

The World's Worst Alien

Alice Primmer

Hilarious observational humour and witty social commentary combine in this debut comedy of an alien reluctantly coming to Earth to "fix" the mess that humans have made of her school project. When alien "Sky" creates planet Earth as part of a school project,...

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Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis

Blood Moon

Britney S. Lewis

Mirabella Owens grew up with legends of wolves that traveled to her midwestern town to protect humans from vampires. Of a werewolf that fell in love with one of the undead, unraveling a blood-soaked history. But Mira stopped believing in those fairy tales...

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The Steps by Wendelin Van Draanen

The Steps

Wendelin Van Draanen

Riverdale meets The Queen's Gambit in this fun, twisty thriller by an Edgar Award-winning author, featuring a deliciously dysfunctional family with dark secrets and shifting alliances. Fourteen-year-old chess whiz Ruby Vossen tries to keep to herself. She...

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Forever Ripley by McCall Hoyle

Forever Ripley

McCall Hoyle

A deeply personal middle-grade novel by award-winning author McCall Hoyle affirms the powerful and enduring relationship between dogs and humans. Ripley, an aging German Shepherd Dog, spent her life guarding the wildlife refuge with Max, the best man she's...

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The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yan. Glaser

The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli

Karina Yan. Glaser

Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people—one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown—on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling...

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Everything About You by Robby Weber

Everything About You

Robby Weber

"You never know what's going to happen, Milo. No matter how hard you try to control things, this is our summer in Paris, and it might just be unpredictable. There might just be boys." Milo is determined to have the most magical summer in Paris after winning an...

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The Others by Cheryl Isaacs

The Others

Cheryl Isaacs

In this haunting sequel to her deliciously scary debut, Cheryl Isaacs (Mohawk) explores the sharp edges of lingering trauma and the bonds of love that heal us. Only weeks ago, Avery pulled her best friend, Key, from the deadly black water. The cycle from her...

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Hollow by Taylor Grothe

Hollow

Taylor Grothe

Sawkill Girls meets The Whispering Dark in a queer YA cult horror following a recently diagnosed Autistic teen who is rescued by a charming woodcarver and becomes enmeshed in his community of outcasts. After a meltdown in her school cafeteria prompts an...

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The House of Quiet by Kiersten White

The House of Quiet

Kiersten White

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide comes a dark fantasy about a girl who will risk everything—posing as a maid, confronting powerful enemies, and unraveling deadly secrets—all to save her missing sister from the enigmatic House of Quiet. “A...

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The Silenced by Diana Rodriguez. Wallach

The Silenced

Diana Rodriguez. Wallach

A thoughtful and gripping exposé of the troubled teen industry, this supernatural thriller explores how a haunted past collides with a traumatized presentto reveal truths that were meant to stay hidden. Welcome to The Farm. Hazel Perez thinks her school...

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Bad in the Blood by Matteo L. Cerilli

Bad in the Blood

Matteo L. Cerilli

In a world where magical beings, fey, are mistrusted and often institutionalized, a human brother and fey sister must team up to solve a bizarre murder in this 1920s-inspired queer teen fantasy novel. In the city of Puck's Port, where motorized vehicles fill...

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After We Burned by Marieke Nijkamp

After We Burned

Marieke Nijkamp

She deserved more. They all did. A gripping and emotional new suspense novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends . A terrible accident. A horrible loss. A regrettable tragedy. That's all anyone in Fenix can talk about when a...

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The Last Resort by Erin Entrada. Kelly

The Last Resort

Erin Entrada. Kelly

The next evolution in storytelling from New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal Winning author Erin Entrada Kelly! Twelve-year-old Lila has two goals for the summer: 1. Win back the friends who ditched her for being "too dramatic" 2. Stop being so dramatic...

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What Happened Then by Erin Soderberg. Downing

What Happened Then

Erin Soderberg. Downing

"Get ready for a smart, fun, sharply written, page-turning heart-clencher of a story. I would follow Avery and Jax anywhere. And I will read everything Erin Soderberg Downing writes." - Natalie Lloyd, bestselling author of Hummingbird and The Witching Wind In...

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Everything She Does Is Magic by Bridget Morrissey

Everything She Does Is Magic

Bridget Morrissey

A brooding witch and a bubbly mortal must team up during their town's fall festival in this cozy sapphic romance, perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Wicked ! "Swoony, witchy, and sweet."—Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls Do In the charming town of...

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Welcome to your period by Yumi Stynes

Welcome to your period

Yumi Stynes

Getting your period for the first time can be mortifying, weird and messy - and asking questions about it can feel even worse. But it doesn't have to be like that! This award-winning, beloved audiobook for pre-teens and teens is packed with honest advice on...

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Ultimate football heroes: Van Dijk by Matt Oldfield

Ultimate football heroes: Van Dijk

Matt Oldfield

Virgil van Dijk is Liverpool FC's superstar centre-back and he's going from strength to strength. From washing dishes to pay his way during his early career to becoming one of the best defenders in the world, this is the story of how Virgil became a true...

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My contrary Mary by Cynthia Hand

My contrary Mary

Cynthia Hand

Welcome to Renaissance France, a place of poison and plots, of beauties and beasts, of mice and ... queens? Mary is the queen of Scotland and the jewel of the French court. Except when she's a mouse. Yes, reader, Mary is an Eðian (shapeshifter) in a kingdom...

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Shadow of the wolf by T. K. Hall

Shadow of the wolf

T. K. Hall

Robin Hood is transformed. Blinded by the Sheriff, he takes refuge in the ancient heart of Sherwood Forest, where primal powers and forgotten magicks reach out to him. But the wildwood itself is under threat, and the old gods face extinction. Only the blind...

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Maisy Hayes is not for sale by Allayne L. Webster

Maisy Hayes is not for sale

Allayne L. Webster

Maisy Hayes is doing it tough. There's never enough money, even for the simple things like having a decent breakfast. Her friends have given up inviting her out. And then there's her sister's serious illness, her overwhelmed mum and her latchkey kid brother....

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Stories of rotten rascals by Enid Blyton

Stories of rotten rascals

Enid Blyton

From temper tantrums and telling tales to bickering and boasting, these bratty boys and ghastly girls are up to no good! Ranging from the light-hearted to the deliciously dark, these cautionary tales will delight young listeners as much today as when they...

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Secrets at red rocks by Rachael King

Secrets at red rocks

Rachael King

Jessie stared at him, hard. 'It is not a story. It is real. Jake, if you have stolen a sealskin, then whoever it belongs to will be stuck in human form.' Jake was surprised to see tears form in her eyes. 'You must put it back.' 'But that's the stupidest thing...

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Christmas wishes by Enid Blyton

Christmas wishes

Enid Blyton

Embrace the spirit of Christmas with tales of magic and wishes galore in this heartwarming collection. From a dog who discovers the joy of Christmas to Santa Claus who gets himself out of a muddle with a little help from his friends, these stories celebrate...

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Snow pony express by Nina Carberry

Snow pony express

Nina Carberry

In Snow Pony Express, Grace and Aaron are thrilled when an unexpected snowfall means schools are shut and they can spend all day working at the stables and helping the people of Greenfort get to the shops. But, while they are out, a blizzard strikes, forcing...

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The crazy dentist by Christopher Milne

The crazy dentist

Christopher Milne

Have you ever had a fight with a crazy dentist, or put dog poo on someone's bike seat, or ridden a wheelchair into the girls' toilets? Of course not. Because you're a GOOD kid, unlike the foul children in these shocking stories ... This collection contains the...

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Stories for eight-year-olds by Enid Blyton

Stories for eight-year-olds

Enid Blyton

Meet the wizard who can tell your future and find the princess's stolen crown in these short stories from Enid Blyton. Filled with excitement, adventure and much more, this collection is perfect for children aged eight and up!

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Stories of mischief makers by Enid Blyton

Stories of mischief makers

Enid Blyton

Are you ready for some delightfully dreadful tales? From cheeky pixies and naughty imps to hair-raisingly horrid children and tricks gone wrong, there is abundant mischief in these cautionary short stories by Enid Blyton.

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James and the rain by Karla Kuskin

James and the rain

Karla Kuskin

The sky is grey and the grass is covered in puddles. But it's a perfect day for rainy-day games. And as he strolls along, James finds some excellent friends to play with.

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Animal adventure stories by Enid Blyton

Animal adventure stories

Enid Blyton

Meet the cat who went to see the Queen, the bird who loves shiny things and the horse that turned into a pig. This collection of short stories by Enid Blyton is filled with exciting animals ready for adventure! Will you join them?

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The Scott Stuart collection by Scott Stuart

The Scott Stuart collection

Scott Stuart

Alone: Earth is an affectionate planet who is looking for a friend. She's delighted when she spots Sun, but Sun is quick to reject her offer of friendship. How to Be a Real Man: Men should be STRONG with helping hands. Men should FIGHT for what is right. Men...

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Tilda by Sue Whiting

Tilda

Sue Whiting

You have a big heart. And people blessed with a big heart have a choice to make. Do they fill that heart with light and love or do they fill it with darkness and hate? This is your choice to make, Matilda. Make it wisely. Tilda Moss refuses to believe her papa...

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Five-minute summer stories by Enid Blyton

Five-minute summer stories

Enid Blyton

Are you ready for the sunny season? From trips to the seaside and royal balls to fairy tea parties and yummy picnics, celebrate the summer with this short-story collection by Enid Blyton. These traditional tales are ideal for younger children. Each story...

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Rainy day stories by Enid Blyton

Rainy day stories

Enid Blyton

In this charming collection by Enid Blyton, children stumble upon secret rooms on rainy days and gnomes pretend they can forecast the weather. The rain may be pouring down in these stories, but there's plenty of mischief and adventure to be found.

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Stories for five-year-olds by Enid Blyton

Stories for five-year-olds

Enid Blyton

Listen to the story about the time the pixies moved into the playroom and when a cloak that could make you invisible vanished in this exciting collection of short stories from Enid Blyton.

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Pet stories by Enid Blyton

Pet stories

Enid Blyton

Enjoy 30 charming tales about cats, dogs, budgies, rabbits and other adored family pets in this fantastic new bumper collection. Enid Blyton, author of The Famous Five, loved dogs and other animals. Her perfectly crafted short stories about children and their...

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Mirabelle and the party tricks by Harriet Muncaster

Mirabelle and the party tricks

Harriet Muncaster

Mirabelle's best friend Carlotta is having a birthday party. Mirabelle is so excited and wants to help make it extra-special but somehow, when the day of the party arrives, everything starts going a little bit ... wrong. Maybe a bit of fairy magic will help?...

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Weird star! by Anh Do

Weird star!

Anh Do

Weir's joining a band for the School Talent Quest. Bella's on guitar, Henry's on drums and Wendy's on flute. Problem is, Weir can't play anything! What will he do?! It won't be easy ... but it will be funny!

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Stories for bedtime by Enid Blyton

Stories for bedtime

Enid Blyton

From adventures with sleepy giants to bedtime stories about how Bobs the dog got a cold nose, drift into dreamland with these short stories by Enid Blyton. Look out for midnight parties and falling stars!

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Big words, small stories: Abigail and Davey's adventures collection 2 by author ABC Audio

Big words, small stories: Abigail and Davey's adventures collection 2

author ABC Audio

In this fourth collection of Big Words, Small Stories, join Davey and his anthropomorphic sidekick Abigail on eight more adventures that introduce them to some delightful new words - from eccentric artists, to tantalising toys, to inseparable friends!...

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The uninvited by Ross Mackenzie

The uninvited

Ross Mackenzie

When the Faerae folk flee their world and come to ours, running from the nightmare of war, nobody in the everyday knows what to do. So they are locked away. Thirteen-year-old Samm Wolfback lives in Glass Forest, a sprawling Faerae refugee camp in England. Life...

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Nature stories by Enid Blyton

Nature stories

Enid Blyton

Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors, the beauty of the countryside and the charm of all creatures, great and small, in this bumper short-story collection. Enid Blyton loved the countryside, animals and birds, and she wrote many wonderful stories to teach...

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Ministry of Mischief by Alex Foulkes

Ministry of Mischief

Alex Foulkes

Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. A hilarious journey filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween!...

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The Mystery of the Snow Puppy by Fran Manushkin

The Mystery of the Snow Puppy

Fran Manushkin

Katie's new puppy, Koko, has run away, and now the white doggie is lost! Pedro and Katie pair up to investigate. They are hot on Koko's trail, but some clues lead nowhere. Still the detectives won't give up. After all, solving this mystery is the only way to...

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Our Solar System! by Stacy McAnulty

Our Solar System!

Stacy McAnulty

From writer Stacy McAnulty, Our Solar System! A Stellar Neighborhood is a light-hearted nonfiction audiobook about the members of our solar system from the eyes of Comet, who's been traveling through the Solar System for eons. Our Solar System! A Stellar...

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Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer

Defend the Dawn

Brigid Kemmerer

_______________ The heart-stopping second book in the thrilling Defy the Night series: a blockbuster fantasy saga about a star-crossed romance and a girl who will do anything for justice. _______________ The embers of revolution continue to simmer in Kandala....

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Guardian of the Dead by Karen Healey

Guardian of the Dead

Karen Healey

Debut novelist Karen Healey taps Maori mythology for this fresh spin on the fantasy genre. Seventeen-year old Ellie Spencer has a crush on the cute and mysterious Mark. That's the normal part of her life. But something terrifying also haunts Ellie and her...

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The Shattering by Karen Healey

The Shattering

Karen Healey

Praised as "a breath of fresh air" (Booklist), Karen Healey's debut novel Guardian of the Dead received a starred review from School Library Journal and was a finalist for the William C. Morris Award. Healey's second novel The Shattering stars Keri, a...

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You Owe Me One, Universe by Chad Lucas

You Owe Me One, Universe

Chad Lucas

"You and Brian seem really close. Just wondering if you're, like, together." "Like a couple? No. But he's my best friend. I care about him a lot." "I know." Brian knows that anxiety and depression aren't magically fixed overnight, but he still doesn't...

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Identikill by K. R. Alexander

Identikill

K. R. Alexander

One twin died. One twin lived. But did the dead twin ever let go? From K.R. Alexander, a bestselling master of such middle-grade frights as The Collector and The Fear Zone , comes the story of a girl whose live is inextricably linked to that of her dead...

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Herobrine's Message by Sean Fay Wolfe

Herobrine's Message

Sean Fay Wolfe

The final instalment of the Elementia Chronicles: an unofficial MINECRAFT-fan adventure series, inspired by the bestselling game. It's the Republic's darkest hour. The Noctem Alliance, under the command of the ruthless Lord Tenebris, has finally conquered the...

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Further doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy by Joyce Lankester Brisley

Further doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy

Joyce Lankester Brisley

Milly-Molly-Mandy lives in a tiny village in the heart of the countryside, where life is full of everyday adventures! Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as she has a tea-party, looks after a baby and helps to thatch a roof - whatever...

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Adventures in Lylaland by Louise Pentland

Adventures in Lylaland

Louise Pentland

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF IMAGINARY WORLDS AND THE POWER OF CREATIVITY IN THIS BEAUTIFUL DEBUT CHILDREN'S NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR LOUISE PENTLAND. Ten-year-old Lyla Wilde is ready for a fresh start. After a summer of moving between her mum and dad's houses,...

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Mega rich guinea pigs by Kate Temple

Mega rich guinea pigs

Kate Temple

The world's richest man, Magnus McAloon, has tragically died in a rocket experiment gone wrong. The sole heirs to his estate are his four beloved pet guinea pigs: Hot Head, Lunk, G-Chip and Big Pig (who is actually a capybara, but don't tell him that). Not...

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The executioners three by Susan Dennard

The executioners three

Susan Dennard

Freddie Gellar didn't mean to get half the rival high school arrested. She'd simply heard shrieks coming from the woods, so she'd called the cops like any good human would do. How was she supposed to know it was just kids partying? Except the next day, a...

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The wood where magic grows by Andy Shepherd

The wood where magic grows

Andy Shepherd

Have you ever looked at a tree and seen a face staring back? Maybe you spotted a knobbly brow or a knotty pair of eyes, or even a mossy beard? Well, next time you do, stop staring and say hello! When Iggy discovers overgrown Wildtop Wood at the end of his new...

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Cream Buns and Crime by Robin Stevens

Cream Buns and Crime

Robin Stevens

Brought to you by Puffin. Daisy and Hazel invite you to discover their untold stories . . . Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are famous for solving murder mysteries. But there are many other intrigues in the pages of Hazel's casebook, from the macabre Case of the...

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The Great White Man-Eating Shark by Margaret Mahy

The Great White Man-Eating Shark

Margaret Mahy

Norvin is a very good actor, but rather plain. Norvin looks very like a shark, and more than anything, he loves to shoot through the water like a silver arrow. But his cunning plan to clear the water at Caramel Cove badly misfires.

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Soul of the Stone by Sharina Harris

Soul of the Stone

Sharina Harris

Sharina Harris presents Book 2 in the Soul of the Slayer series.

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Destined for Doon by Carey Corp

Destined for Doon

Carey Corp

In this sequel to Doon, Mackenna Reid realizes she made a horrible mistake in choosing to follow her dreams of Broadway instead of staying in the enchanted land of Doon. To make everything worse, she's received her Calling—proof she and Duncan are each other's...

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Time Lions and the Chrono-Loop by Krystal Sutherland

Time Lions and the Chrono-Loop

Krystal Sutherland

Twins Pearl and Patrick are no ordinary twelve-year-olds. They're geniuses hiding in plain sight, who pull heists all over the world to further their scientific and historical research. Their criminal activity, including grand theft auto, B&E and even...

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Stories for the Kid Next Door by Emma Holland

Stories for the Kid Next Door

Emma Holland

A collection of short stories, rhymes and jokes from by Emma Holland, one of Australia's leading comedians. Easy to read and impossible to put down! Think a blanket knitted out of body hair; balls held hostage by a disgruntled neighbour; an awful lot of broken...

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