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Mistletoe: a haunting festive horror perfect for Christmas 2020
by Alison Littlewood'Alison Littlewood has a real talent for building atmosphere, loaded with the promise of things to come - hints of dread with the possibility of hope' GuardianLeah thought Maitland Farm could give her a new life - but now old ghosts are dragging her into the past.Following the tragic deaths of her husband and son, Leah is looking for a new life. Determined to bury her grief in hard work and desperate to escape Christmas and the reminders of what she has lost, she rushes through the purchase of a run-down Yorkshire farmhouse, arriving just as the snow shrouds her new home.It might look like the loveliest Christmas card, but it's soon clear it's not just the house that needs renovation: the land is in bad heart, too. As Leah sets to work, she begins to see visions of the farm's former occupants - and of the dark secrets that lie at the heart of Maitland Farm.If Leah is to have a future, she must find a way to lay both her own past and theirs to rest - but the visions are becoming disturbingly real . . .'Alison Littlewood is one of the brightest stars in the horror genre' This is Horror
The Monster Hypothesis
by Romily BernardWelcome to Bohring-home to 453 people, 2,053 alligators, and one monster curse.Correction: home to 454 people, now that Kick Winter is living in the swamp Hollows with her Grandma Missouri, the town (fake) psychic. Bohring is anything but boring for Kick who has already blown a hole through the kitchen floor, befriended a chicken-eating gator, and discovered that the town's hundred-year curse is upon them.It's the Bohring curse and all the kids are about to become monsters-or so the legend goes. People are worried-except for Kick. She knows there's a scientific explanation for everything, especially curses and monsters. But Kick is the new kid in school and she's determined to make a name for herself . . . by pretending to be psychic.According to her calculations: one teeny-tiny life + (fake) psychic skills = popularity. But when kids start disappearing and glowing creatures start showing up, Kick's theory quickly evaporates in a puff of foul-smelling swamp gas. Can Kick use her (real) science smarts to prove the curse is a hoax? Or is it just-maybe-sort of-somehow possible the curse is here?Author Romily Bernard weaves a fast-paced middle-grade mystery filled with humor and scientific intrigue, set in a perfectly eerie Southern town.
The Monster Who Wasn't
by T C ShelleyA brilliantly rich and strange fantasy adventure that will make us all believe in monsters – be they good, bad or somewhere in between.It is a well-known fact that fairies are born from a baby's first laugh. What is not as well documented is how monsters come into being …This is the story of a creature who is both strange and unique. When he hatches down in the vast underground lair where monsters dwell, he looks just like a human boy – much to the disgust of everyone watching. Even the grumpy gargoyles who adopt him and nickname him 'Imp' only want him to steal chocolate for them from the nearby shops. He's a child with feet in both worlds, and he doesn't know where he fits.But little does Imp realise that Thunderguts, king of the ogres, has a great and dangerous destiny in mind for him, and he'll stop at nothing to see it come to pass …
Moonlight Mischief (Star Friends #7)
by Linda ChapmanDo you believe in magic? Sita and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. When the residents of Westcombe enter the Best Kept Village competition, they appear to have a helping hand – someone has tidied the village overnight! No one knows who has mowed the lawns and painted the fences but the town is looking neater than ever. Then pets and toys start to go missing. The villagers are upset and worried, and the Star Friends suspect that dark magic is involved. They're going to have to use all of their skills to solve this latest mystery... An exciting adventure series perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging read.
Mordew
by Alex PhebyGOD LIES DEFEATED, his corpse hidden in the catacombs beneath Mordew.On the surface, the streets of this the sea-battered city are slick with the Living Mud and the half-formed, short-lived creatures it spawns - creatures that die and are swept down from the Merchant Quarter by the brooms of the workers and relentless rains, where they rot in the slums.There, a young boy called Nathan Treeves lives with his parents, eking out a meagre existence by picking treasures from the Living Mud - until one day his mother, desperate and starving, sells him to the mysterious Master of Mordew.The Master derives his power from feeding on the corpse of God. But Nathan, despite his fear and lowly station, has his own strength – and it is greater than the Master has ever known. Great enough to destroy everything the Master has built. If only Nathan can discover how to use it.So it is that the Master begins to scheme against him - and Nathan has to fight his way through the betrayals, secrets, and vendettas of the city where God was murdered, and darkness reigns…WELCOME TO MORDEW – THE FIRST IN A FANTASTIC NEW TRILOGY FROM THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE-SHORTLISTED WRITER, ALEX PHEBY.
Morhelion: The Long Game Book 2 (The Long Game)
by Dominic Dulley'Big screen space opera at its most entertaining' Gavin Smith, author of The Bastard LegionAn alien exile. A lethal secret. The hunt is on . . .Orry Kent may not have stopped the war between the Ascendancy and the alien Kadiran, but at least she saved the Grand Fleet from immediate annihilation. Now she just wants to get on with her own life. The conflict feels a long way away - until a con turns sour and she finds herself drawn into the very heart of the war.When a dying agent of the emperor's shadowy Seventh Secretariat tells Orry there's a traitor at the highest levels of the Ascendancy, she has little choice but to take on the mission.Which is why she finds herself stranded among the floating bubble habitats of Morhelion, where pollution-spewing smokers ply their trade in the beautiful but toxic atmosphere.An epic space adventure, perfect for fans of Peter Hamilton, Alastair Reynolds and Charles Stross.'A riptide of excitement, it totally swept me away!' Daniel Godfrey, author of New Pompeii on Shattermoon
Mossbelly MacFearsome and the Dwarves of Doom (Mossbelly MacFearsome #1)
by Alex GardinerRoger is just an ordinary boy, in an ordinary world – or so he thinks, until a grumpy dwarf warrior, Mossbelly MacFearsome, appears out of thin air and saves him from the school bully. If that isn’t incredible enough, now Moss has decided that Roger is the perfect human companion for his daring quest to defeat the dwarves’ arch-enemy Leatherhead Barnstorm and his horrifying horde of monstrous (but very polite) gorefiends. If Roger doesn’t help Moss, the world as we know it will be destroyed by ogres and dragons and the race of humans will be annihilated. If he does help, he will be late for his tea and his mum will be going mad with worry. A Highland castle, a trainee witch who knows karate, and an ancient spell to be broken – by King Golmar’s braces, just what has Roger got himself into?A hilarious action-packed fish-out-of-water adventure, perfect for young fans of Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman and Cressida Cowell.
A Most Peculiar Toy Factory
by Alex BellBestselling author Alex Bell serves up mystery and dark humour aplenty in this Roald Dahl-esque middle-grade tale of toys brought to life.
Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire (Mr Gum #2)
by Andy StantonShabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world.
Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree: Performed And Read By Andy Stanton (7 Of 8 In The Mr Gum Series) (Mr Gum #7)
by Andy StantonShabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world.
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear (Mr Gum #5)
by Andy StantonShabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world. This is book five.
Mr. Gum and the Goblins (Mr Gum #3)
by Andy StantonShabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world. This is the third book!
Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (Mr Gum #8)
by Andy StantonShabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world.
Mummy Fairy and Me: Unicorn Wishes (Mummy Fairy)
by Sophie KinsellaThe third magical book in this wonderful series for 5-7 year olds, from global bestselling author Sophie Kinsella.My mummy looks normal, like any other mummy . . . but she's not. Because she can turn into a fairy. All she has to do is stamp her feet three times, clap her hands, wiggle her bottom and say 'Marshmallow' . . . and POOF! She's Mummy Fairy.Ella's family has a big secret - her mummy is a fairy! But sometimes Mummy Fairy's magic goes wrong, and it's up to Ella to help... In this third book of adventures about Mummy Fairy and Ella, you'll find flying cars, enchanted ballet shoes, a unicorn in the kitchen, and Ella's very own magical wardrobe.
Music and Malice in Hurricane Town
by Alex Bell“There are no angels in Baton Noir. Only devils.” Jude Lomax scrapes a living playing the trumpet on the neon streets of Baton Noir. Then she is invited to play at the funeral of the infamous cajou queen, Ivory Monette. Passing through the cemetery gates, Jude finds herself possessed by the murdered queen’s spirit. And Ivory won’t rest until she’s found the person responsible for her death. If Jude wants to be rid of the vengeful spirit, she must take a journey deep into the dangerous underbelly of the city, from the swampy depths of the Black Bayou to the velvet opulence of the vampires’ secret jazz clubs. But as Jude untangles Ivory’s web of secrets, she is confronted with a few dark truths from her own past… The first in an eagerly awaited series from the author of FROZEN CHARLOTTE, a WHS Zoella Book Club title in 2016, which is sure to enthral fans of Holly Black, Maggie Steifvater, Amanda Foody and Stephanie Garber.
My Babysitter Is a Robot (My Babysitter is a Robot #1)
by Dave CousinsWhen Grandma creates a robot babysitter for twins Jake and Jess, chaos ensues! Robin is embarrassing, clumsy and, worst of all, programmed to make them do their homework. They're also pretty sure he thinks their dog is a baby. The twins decide they have to do something before everyone realizes that Robin is a robot. But getting rid of their new babysitter will mean putting aside their sibling squabbles and working together, which might be an even bigger challenge... The first in a brilliantly funny series about a robot babysitter and the mayhem he causes, perfect for fans of David Solomons, THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL and KID NORMAL!
My Name Is Monster
by Katie Hale'Strikingly beautiful' Guardian 'Tough and tender' Joanne Harris After the Sickness has killed off her parents, and the bombs have fallen on the last safe cities, Monster emerges from the Arctic vault which has kept her alive. When she washes up on the coast of Scotland, everyone she knows is dead, and she believes she is alone in an empty world. Slowly, piece by piece, she begins to rebuild a life. Until, one day, she finds a girl: another survivor, feral, and ready to be taught all that Monster knows. But as the lonely days pass, the lessons the girl learns are not always the ones Monster means to teach . . .
My Secret World of Mermaids: lockable story and activity book (My Secret World)
by Ellie Wharton Tamara MacfarlaneThis journal is full of magical discoveries waiting to be explored. Meet the mermaids of the oceans, bake some of their favourite food and uncover the facts about these secret, mystical creatures. Read about their secret skills, their special pets and how to seek out a mermaid in the big wide ocean blue.Learn how to become a mermaid seeker, how to care for these creatures and join Ruby, Head Mermaid Seeker, as you promise to look after your mermaid companion and protect their secret and their home.With mermaid stories to read, secrets to learn and much more, this is the perfect book for mermaid believers everywhere.
My Secret World of Unicorns: lockable story and activity book (My Secret World)
by Ellie Wharton Tamara MacfarlaneThis story and activity book is full of magical discoveries, waiting to be explored. Meet the unicorns of the world, bake some of their favourite food and uncover the facts about these secret, magical creatures. Read about their secret skills, their favourite hairstyles and how to spot a unicorn in the big wide world.Join Celeste, Unicorn Seeker and head of the Secret Society of Mythical Creatures, and learn how to look after your unicorn companion and protect their secrets.With unicorn stories to read, secrets to learn and much more, this is the perfect book for unicorn believers everywhere.
Naked Mole Rat Saves the World
by Karen RiversCan Kit&’s super-weird superpower save her world? Twelve-year-old kit (with a small k) likes shopping at the flea market with her best friend, Clem, roller-skating, climbing to the roof to look at the stars, and volunteering at an animal shelter. Until suddenly she has a really big, really strange secret that makes life more complicated than she&’s prepared for: Sometimes, without warning, she turns into a tiny naked mole rat. It first happened as kit watched Clem fall and get hurt during a performance with her acrobatic-troupe family on TV. Since then, the transformations keep coming. Kit can&’t tell Clem, because Clem hasn&’t been herself after the accident. She&’s mad and gloomy and keeping a secret of her own: the real reason she fell. Months later, kit and Clem still haven&’t figured out how to deal with all the ways they have changed—both inside and out. Somehow, kit has to save the day. But she&’s no hero, and turning into a naked mole rat isn&’t a superpower. Or is it?
The Name of All Things (A Chorus of Dragons #2)
by Jenn LyonsProphesy and magic combine in this powerful epic of imperial politics, dragons, gods and demons. You can have everything you want. If you sacrifice everything you believe . . . Kihrin D’Mon is a wanted man after killing the Emperor of Quur – and not in a good way. So he heads for Jorat, to find the fourth person named in prophesy, who will either save or damn the world. He meets Janel Theranon, who claims she already knows him. And she wants Kihrin’s help in saving Jorat’s capital from a dragon, who can only be slain with his sword’s magic. Unwittingly, Kirin also finds himself at the centre of a rebellion. One which puts him in direct opposition to Relos Var, his old enemy. For too long, Janel’s battled the wizard alone – even betraying her ideals to bring him down. However, Var owns one of the world’s most powerful artefacts: the Name of All Things. It bestows knowledge, which Var uses to gain what he wants most. This is now Kihrin D’Mon – and the world may not survive the consequences.The Name of All Things is book two in Jenn Lyons' thrilling epic fantasy series, A Chorus of Dragons, which began with The Ruin of Kings.'What an extraordinary book . . . everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply deeply satisfying. I loved it'Lev Grossman on The Ruin of Kings (book one)'Lyons proves she is worthy of comparison to other masters of epic fantasy, such as Patrick Rothfuss, Stephen R. Donaldson . . . and Melanie Rawn'Booklist on The Name of All Things (starred review)
The Nano Flower (Greg Mandel #3)
by Peter F. HamiltonFollowing Mindstar Rising and A Quantum Murder, The Nano Flower is the final book in Peter F. Hamilton's Greg Mandel trilogy – a page-turning science-fictional detective story. Julia Evans, billionaire owner of Event Horizon, is in trouble. For fifteen years she’s been the power behind England's economic renaissance, but this won’t help her now. Her husband is missing and rival companies claim to have acquired an incredible new technology – something impossibly superior to what has come before. So she has no time to notice a single flower, delivered anonymously. But this flower possesses genes millions of years in advance of any terrestrial DNA. Is it a cryptic alien message, or a poignant farewell token from her husband? One man could discover its origins, but Greg Mandel won’t be alone in this desperate search. And as Greg and Julia discover, being first in the race won’t be enough – when the Nano Flower starts to bloom . . .
Nasteya: The Aryan Saga
by Kirandeep Singh Nirvan SinghEverything he had, everyone he loved is taken away from him. His enemy is mysterious with a hidden, ominous identity. His origin is a puzzle. His purpose is gigantic. The only thing keeping him alive is vengeance.A journey awaits Nasteya, and it's the one that will change everything for him - his identity, his motive. There are many unprecedented horrors at every step - troubles bigger than his own. Power shall either corrupt him or redeem him. What will he choose? Will he hold on to his heroic image? Will he be able to unearth the mystery of his origin and that of his enemy?As time goes by, at each step he discovers what fate has planned for him at every step and that he is just a part of a grand plan, a plan that will ensure he finds all the answers he is looking for.
Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune
by Roselle LimAn uplifting and magical debut about food, coming together and finding family in the most unexpected places.
The Naughtiest Unicorn (The Naughtiest Unicorn series #1)
by Pip BirdJoin the naughtiest unicorn for friendship, magic and mayhem in this hilarious series for 5 year-old, 6 year-old and 7 year-old and fans of Pamela Butchart, The Magic Unicorn Society, The Worst Witch and all things UNICORNS! The best unicorn book and funniest story you'll read this year!