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The Revenge Club: the wickedly witty new novel from a million copy bestselling author
by Kathy LetteWhen the odds are against you, it's time to get even.Matilda, Jo, Penny and Cressy are all women at the top of their game; so imagine their surprise when they start to be personally overlooked and professionally pushed aside by less-qualified men. Only they're not going down without a fight.Society might think the women have passed their amuse-by dates but the Revenge Club have other plans.After all, why go to bed angry when you could stay up and plot diabolical retribution? Let the games begin...PRAISE FOR KATHY LETTE:'Deliciously rude and darkly funny' Nicole Kidman'Unputdownable' Stephen Fry'The thinking lady's hornbag' Kath and Kim
Revolting Rhymes: A new picture book featuring Roald Dahl’s original rhyme
by Roald DahlI bet you think you know this story . . .Meet Red Riding Hood as you've never seen her before in this hilarious picture book twist on a classic fairy tale.After Wolfie gobbles Grandmamma in one big bite, he turns his attention to Miss Red Riding Hood. But little does he know, this small girl has a dastardly plan of her own.With brand-new and wickedly funny illustrations, this splendiferous rhyming picture book is perfect for chiddlers who like their fairy tales with a splash of daring and danger! The first in a brand-new picture book series adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes.Look out for these marvellous Roald Dahl books for little readers:Roald Dahl: My Dad is FantasticRoald Dahl: My Mum is MagnificentRoald Dahl: Revolting Things to Touch and FeelRoald Dahl: Disgusterous Noisy Sound BookRoald Dahl: On the First Day of ChristmasRoald Dahl: Easter EGGstravaganzaRoald Dahl: Trick or TreatRoald Dahl: Birthday BonanzaRoald Dahl: Fantastic FeelingsNever Grow Up
The Rule Book: The highly anticipated follow up to the TikTok sensation, THE CHEAT SHEET!
by Sarah AdamsCollege sweethearts meet again years later, in this highly anticipated sequel to the viral TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet!'Adams dazzles in her latest, a saucy second chance rom-com' Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ⭐'The Rule Book did not disappoint. . . Their banter, the quirkiness, the iou he keeps GAHHH. I could keep going on for how much I loved this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I knew I would be obsessed with this book, but truly this one blew me away. I swear, Sarah's writing just keeps getting better and better' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book was such a fun ride. I loved Derek and Nora's story. It was a joy to see them process through their individual challenges and insecurities, grow, and ultimately reconnect. It was so so sweet. Sarah Adams just keeps getting better!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This was by far one of the funniest and exciting sports romance books I've read. I literally loved everything about it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐.................................................Nora Mackenzie's entire career lies in the hands of famous NFL tight end Derek Pender who also happens to be her extremely hot college ex-boyfriend. Nora didn't end things as gracefully as she could have back then, and now it's come back to haunt her. Derek is her first client as an official full-time sports agent and he's holding a grudge. Derek has set his sights on a little friendly revenge. If Nora Mackenzie, the first girl to ever break his heart, wants to be his agent, oh he'll let her be his agent. The plan is simple: make Nora's life absolutely miserable. But if Derek knows anything about the woman he once loved-she won't quit easily. Instead of giving in, Nora starts a scheme of her own. But then a wild night in Vegas leads to Nora and Derek in bed the next morning married. With their rule book out the window, could this new relationship be the thing to save their careers?
Same Time Next Year: The perfect heart-warming, hilarious and feel-good read
by Heidi Stephens'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This one blew me away''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Heidi's books never fail to pick me up''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Same Time Next Year will have you reaching for the tissues and laughing out loud in equal amounts! I flew through it, unable to put it down''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Absolutely brilliant from start to finish' TWO SISTERS. ONE CRUMBLING HOUSE. WHERE WILL THEY BE SAME TIME NEXT YEAR?Sisters Bel and Marie are poles apart. Whilst Marie is a free spirit who spurns alcohol, casual sex and material possessions, Bel needs all of those things just to make it through to lunchtime.When their mother dies suddenly, leaving them a rundown house on the Norfolk coast, they are unexpectedly thrown together. Because there's a condition: before they can inherit it, they have to live in it for one year - together.Marie invites some old friends to Orchard House to form a working party, and Bel is drawn to the devastatingly handsome, yet silent and brooding, Nick. The only problem is, they want entirely different things . . .If Bel can make it through the year unscathed, she'll consider it a success. But that means dealing with everything she's been sweeping under the rug for decades. Could it be time to leave the past behind and embrace the future? And in doing so, will the sisters finally find their way back to each other?Same Time Next Year is the hilarious, heart-warming and joyful new novel from award-winning author Heidi Stephens about love, life, hope, family and the importance of taking chances. Perfect for fans of Beth Moran, Milly Johnson, Lucy Diamond and Jill Mansell.Readers LOVE Heidi Stephens!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Witty with a real sense of warmth . . . If you want a great escapist book, this is perfect''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I ABSOLUTELY loved this book! It made me laugh and cry''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The perfect read!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Warm and real and honest . . . Genuinely could not recommend this book more''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I read it in one sitting''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A five-star read that will make you fall in love again''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Perfect comfort reading''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A delightful and addictive read that ventures beyond pure romance exploring the complexities of love, marriage, and self-discovery''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of my favourite reads!'
Sammy and the Extra-Hot Chilli Powder (Sammy #1)
by Charlie P. BrooksA warm and brilliantly funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog – perfect for younger readers aged 7 and up
Sand, Sequins and Silicone: A juicy summer romance that delivers an inside peak into the world of Hollywood
by Pia MiaIn her juicy debut novel, international recording artist Pia Mia gives an intimate, insider peek at love, the ups and downs of fame in the music industry and living life in the Hollywood spotlight----Sand in my toes, wind in my hair, and my friends by my side. . . What more could I ask for? Princess came to LA to make something of herself, to share her music and find real love…She's got an amazing squad of friends and a certain blue-eyed man who she can't get out of her head. With a new single just released, everyone wants a piece of her: party invitations, paparazzi and custom couture dresses abound. She's living her California dream. But Hollywood isn't exactly what she thought it would be. Behind closed doors, there's lies and loneliness disguised by smiles and laughter. It's hard to know who to trust, or what's fake and what's real. Princess just wants success – on her own terms – but needs to make sure she doesn't lose herself in the process.Tropes/themes: 1. Summer romance 2. Parties3. Beach setting4. Coming of age
Say Hello to My Little Friend
by Jennine Capó CrucetScarface meets Moby Dick in this groundbreaking, darkly comic novel about a young man's attempt to capitalize on his mother's murky legacy - a story steeped in Miami's marvelous and sinister magic.Failed Pitbull impersonator Ismael Reyes - you can call him Izzy - might not be the Scarface type, but why should that keep him from trying? Growing up in Miami has shaped him into someone who dreams of being the King of the 305, with the money, power, and respect he assumes comes with it. After finding himself at the mercy of a cease-and-desist letter from Pitbull's legal team and living in his aunt's garage-turned-efficiency, Izzy embarks on an absurd quest to turn himself into a modern-day Tony Montana.When Izzy's efforts lead him to the tank that houses Lolita, a captive orca at the Miami Seaquarium, she proves just how powerful she and the water surrounding her really are -permeating everything from Miami's sinking streets to Izzy's memories to the very heart of the novel itself. What begins as Izzy's story turns into a super-saturated fever dream as sprawling and surreal as the Magic City, one as sharp as an iguana's claws, and as menacing as a killer whale's teeth. As the truth surrounding Izzy's boyhood escape from Cuba surfaces, the novel reckons with the forces of nature, with the limits and absence of love, and with the dangers of pursuing a tragic inheritance. Wildly narrated and expertly rendered, Say Hello to My Little Friend is Jennine Capó Crucet's most daring, heart-breaking, and fearless book yet.Praise for Jennine Capó Crucet'This is definitely a young writer to watch for-sassy, smart, with an unerring ear for a community's voices, its losses, its over-the-top extravagances, and its poignant struggles to understand itself in a new land' JULIA ALVAREZ, author of In the Time of Butterflies'Jennine Capó Crucet is a wonderful writer... wise and honest... furious and funny' LAUREN GROFF, author of Fates and Furies and Matrix'Jennine Capó Crucet is an electrifying new talent-she's funny, she's smart, and she knows how to tell great stories' CURTIS SITTENFELD
Say You’ll Be My Jaan: The must read fake engagement romcom of the year – the perfect feel good pick me up!
by Naina Kumar'A warm, smart, sexy, and absolutely charming debut' COLLEEN HOOVER, It Ends With Us-----"Think of it like Tinder. Except your parents are the algorithm"Meghna has tried everything to find her jaan: blind dates, the dreaded apps, even attempting conversations with strangers. Everything except arranged marriage.Then Seth, her best friend and the-one-who-got-away, asks her to be his "best man" and suddenly her parent's taste doesn't seem so bad. Which is how she meets the cranky but handsome Karthik, who knows marriage is not for him.They’re the perfect match – if not the one their parents think they are making – and a deal is struck. They’ll announce their engagement: Karthik will be excused from his mother’s set-ups and Meghna will have a date for the wedding from her nightmares.But how can you fake it and get away with it, when you’re not faking it at all?For fans of WEDDING SEASON, SAY YOU'LL BE MY JAAN is brimming with characters you can't help but fall for, off-the-charts chemistry and all the joy of a 90s romcom as it takes a fresh look on that age old search for your other half.-----Everyone’s falling hard for Say You’ll Be My Jaan'The type of South Asian diaspora romance I’ve always wished for. Naina Kumar’s debut is spectacular' Nisha Sharma, Dating Dr. Dil'A fresh and charming story about finding love without losing yourself' Linda Holmes, Evvie Drake Starts Over'This debut about love, culture, family, and friendship is absolutely irresistible?I didn’t want to put it down' Sarah Adler, Mrs. Nash’s Ashes'An instant romance classic!' Farah Heron, Accidentally Engaged'Stuffed to the brim with emotion, chemistry, and all the best microtropes' Ava Wilder, Will They or Won’t They
Send in the Clowns: Humanitarian Clowning in Crisis Zones
by David Bridel Mike FuntSend in the Clowns presents interviews with twenty-four pioneering humanitarian and activist clowns and thought leaders working in hospitals, refugee camps, orphanages and war zones, and at the sites of street protests and locations of social unrest across the world.This book is built around interviews with some of the world’s leading practitioners of clowning for change, justice, and health outside of the entertainment mainstream, featuring artists and organizations including Patch Adams (US), the Dream Doctors Project (Israel), Clown Me In (Lebanon), and Doutores da Alegria (Brazil). Situating the topic in relation to indigenous and ritual clowning, investigating the various functions of the clown in early societies, and centering the discourse around interviews with key practitioners, the book explores a wide range of clown applications across the globe. This includes the special significance of the clown archetype in socially, politically, and culturally challenging situations, the successes and challenges of the art activists who are at the forefront of this movement, and the modern humanitarian clown’s relationship to original forms of clowning that can be traced back through history.This is a vital resource for anyone studying, teaching, or practicing clown work in applied contexts, from health care to conflict resolution.
Send in the Clowns: Humanitarian Clowning in Crisis Zones
by David Bridel Mike FuntSend in the Clowns presents interviews with twenty-four pioneering humanitarian and activist clowns and thought leaders working in hospitals, refugee camps, orphanages and war zones, and at the sites of street protests and locations of social unrest across the world.This book is built around interviews with some of the world’s leading practitioners of clowning for change, justice, and health outside of the entertainment mainstream, featuring artists and organizations including Patch Adams (US), the Dream Doctors Project (Israel), Clown Me In (Lebanon), and Doutores da Alegria (Brazil). Situating the topic in relation to indigenous and ritual clowning, investigating the various functions of the clown in early societies, and centering the discourse around interviews with key practitioners, the book explores a wide range of clown applications across the globe. This includes the special significance of the clown archetype in socially, politically, and culturally challenging situations, the successes and challenges of the art activists who are at the forefront of this movement, and the modern humanitarian clown’s relationship to original forms of clowning that can be traced back through history.This is a vital resource for anyone studying, teaching, or practicing clown work in applied contexts, from health care to conflict resolution.
Servo: Tales from the Graveyard Shift
by David GoodwinAn odyssey of drive-offs, spiked slurpees, stale sausage rolls and sleep-deprived madness.Most of us have done our time in the retail trenches, but service stations are undoubtedly the frontline, as Melburnian David Goodwin found out when he started working the weekend graveyard shift at his local servo.From his very first night shift, David absorbed a consistent level of mind-bending lunacy, encountering everything from giant shoplifting bees and balaclava-clad goons hurling cordial-filled water bombs from the sunroof of their BMW, to anarcho-goths high on MDMA releasing large rats into the store from their matching Harry Potter backpacks.Over the years, David grew to love his mad servo, handing out free pies and chocolate bars on the sly as he grew a backbone and became street smart. Amidst the unrelenting chaos, he eventually made it out of the servo circus - and lived to tell the tale.For anyone who's ever toiled under the unforgiving fluorescent lights of a customer service job, SERVO is a side-splitting and darkly mesmeric coming-of-age story from behind the anti-jump wire that will have you gritting your teeth, then cackling at the absurdity, idiocy and utterly beguiling strangeness of those who only come out at night.
Shaken Not Purred: Kitty-themed Cocktails for Cat Lovers
by Jay CatsbyFrom the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to the modern Grumpy Cat meme, 51% of the population have been obsessing over cats for centuries. And what better way to celebrate our feline overlords than with a fancy tipple in hand as they purr on your lap? Every cocktail here is infused with a love of moggies, from the timeless Old Furrshioned to the fruity Bengal Bramble and the refreshing Pawsco Sour. Each recipe has step-by-step instructions for mixing and garnishing, accompanied by adorable and amusing cat illustrations to gaze at as you prepare your drink.In this book you'll find over 60 delicious cocktails which range from variations on the classics to new and unusual recipes based on your favourite cat breeds. To enjoy alongside your beverage, there are ideas for moggy-themed games, famous kitty trivia, insights into different breeds, and more cat-centric information than you can shake a laser pointer at.Whether you're hosting your cat's birthday party or just want to enjoy a quiet meow-tini at home, this book is a must-have for any cat-loving cocktail enthusiast.
The Silver Bone: The Kyiv Mysteries (The Kyiv Mysteries #1)
by Andrey KurkovKyiv, 1919. The Soviets control the city, but White armies menace them from the West. No man trusts his neighbour and any spark of resistance may ignite into open rebellion.When Samson Kolechko's father is murdered, his last act is to save his son from a falling Cossack sabre. Deprived of his right ear instead of his head, Samson is left an orphan, with only his father's collection of abacuses for company.Until, that is, his flat is requisitioned by two Red Army soldiers, whose secret plans Samson is somehow able to overhear with uncanny clarity. Eager to thwart them, he stumbles into a world of murder and intrigue that will either be the making of him - or finish what the Cossack started.Inflected with Kurkov's signature humour and magical realism, The Silver Bone takes inspiration from the real life archives of crime enforcement agencies in Kyiv, crafting a propulsive narrative that bursts to life with rich historical detail.Translated from the Russian by Boris Dralyuk
Sip Me, Baby, One More Time: Cocktails Inspired by Pop Music's Iconic Women
by Ashley GibsonMy thirstiness is killing me . . . As gorgeous as your favorite album art and as irresistible as a catchy hook, a collection of stunning (and stunningly easy) cocktail recipes based on pop songs by iconic women. With a great drink in your hand and the perfect song playing, you can transform any place into your own personal party. Pop music is unmatched when it comes to capturing a feeling, and this book is inspired by the great songs and women who define this genre, as well as some lesser-known artists whose music is as exciting as stumbling upon a new favorite liqueur that adds just the flavor you&’ve been missing.Sip Me, Baby, One More Time combines the art of cocktail making with the power of these artists to create an experience curated by emotion. Each chapter of this book is a journey through a playlist dedicated to a specific feeling—from coping with soul-crushing heartbreak to feeling like you want to hop on a table and dance it out—and is filled with easy to make, beautiful cocktails dedicated to tracks from top female artists.Featuring drinks inspired by songs from Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, BLACKPINK, The Spice Girls, Doja Cat, and many more.
So Fetch (And Why We’re Still So Obsessed With It): The Making Of Mean Girls (and Why We're Still So Obsessed With It)
by Jennifer Keishin ArmstrongThe inside story of the making of Mean Girls – and our enduring 20-year obsession with it
Some Damn Fool's Signed the Rubens Again
by Norman ThelwellThe artist Norman Thelwell (1923–2004) was famous for his horse and pony cartoons, but his work was far more wide ranging. He focused his exceptional talent and humour on many diverse subjects, with his witty and wry observations providing amusement and sharp social comment. Some Damn Fool's Signed the Rubens Again is Thelwell's look at life in Britain's stately homes, and what happens when they are opened to the public. Here are the castles, country estates, and the quirks of the British class system all depicted in the artist's inimitable style. When an ancestral home is crumbling, or an aristocratic family is debt-ridden, the solution calls for drastic action. It is time to welcome in the paying public. Thelwell's cartoons capture the comic situations that result when the noble residents come face to face with the curious visitors. See the duke in his tower preparing to repel the coachloads with boiling oil; a ghost train in the family vault; toddlers wrecking treasured heirlooms; and animals in the safari park watching the hilarious human spectacle unfold.
Somebody Told Me: One Man’s Unexpected Journey Down the Rabbit Hole of Lies, Trolls and Conspiracies
by Danny Wallace'Shocking, timely and - as you’d expect from Danny Wallace - very funny' - Adam Kay'Thrilling, thought-provoking, funny and wise. Danny has an incredible knack for taking the bizarre fringes and rabbit holes of humanity and making them compulsively laugh-out-loud readable.' - Danny Robins, journalist, presenter of Uncanny and writer of 2:22 A Ghost Story'Danny Wallace lightens this dark topic about lies and propaganda with his trademark humour and gets the balance just right' – BBC, Books to Read in 2024Have you been keeping your eye on your grandma lately? Have you been calling her enough? You sure she’s not spending too much time on YouTube? Is she talking fondly of dictators? Has she suddenly started quietly muttering in the Aldi queue about the “Jewish Space Lasers” she’s heard are setting wildfires around the world to make sure everyone believes in climate change? When was the moment the world began to believe anything?Danny Wallace, million-copy bestselling author of Yes Man and Join Me, has fallen down the modern rabbit hole of lies, conspiracies and disinformation. Along the way, he encounters families torn apart by accusations and fake news, journalists putting themselves on the frontline of the disinformation war, reformed conspiracy theorists, influencers who see profit in stoking paranoia, and the shadowy nameless, faceless trolls on the other side of our screens. He discovers how disinformation and well-told lies can ruin a year or a whole life, how they can affect our family, our street, our community. How they can spread across a country, a continent, even the world. How they take hold of our imaginations and make us feel both helpless and powerful.And Danny asks: can you do anything to stop it – even with the truth on your side?
Stink: A Stink Adventure (Stink)
by Jenny McLachlanThe second book in the laugh-out-loud cartoon-filled adventure series for 7+ readers, featuring the world’s funniest fairy, from the bestselling author of The Land of Roar. Perfect for fans of Loki, Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid
Storm Christopher: A Frogmorton Farm short story (Frogmorton Farm Series)
by Jodi Taylor*** Pre-order a brand new Frogmorton Farm short story, from the bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's. ***With their children off on a school trip Russell and Jenny are contemplating their first peaceful weekend for many years.SPOILER ALERT: That doesn't happen.The telephone lines are down.The lights have gone out.The weather is closing in.And that's not the only thing . . . Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'It was just a glorious ride of wonderfully written words''Wish I could give it 10 stars''I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!!''I could put a star for every page and it still wouldn't be enough''Loved every sentence''READ THIS BOOK!!!!!''I read this twice in back to back readings''Magical, witty and life-affirming''This is a beautifully told tale full of love, drama and intrigue''Jodi never fails to impress''Such beautifully developed characters, great writing and a wonderful touch of humour. Absolutely loved this story, its one I wont forget''I lost a whole night's sleep due to not being able to put it down. Believe me, it's worth the loss of sleep!'Everybody should have a Thomas!''Totally amazing read'
Summer at the Santorini Bookshop
by null Rebecca RaisinDon’t miss the new novel from the Kindle bestselling author of The Little Venice Bookshop! *** ☀️A Greek island holiday. A fake-dating pact. A chance at true love?☀️ After losing her job as a book scout, hopeless romantic Evie needs a fresh start. So when she hears that her eccentric grandmother has just taken on a small bookshop in Santorini, Evie jumps at the chance to visit her. But life on the island is not as idyllic as it first seems. Gran has a tempestuous relationship with her landlord and he’s threatening to take the bookshop away from her. So when Gran asks Evie to fake date her landlord’s Greek God of a grandson, Georgios, to keep the family on side, she reluctantly agrees. As the sun sets on Evie’s Greek holiday, can she save the bookshop – and fake date her way to love? Praise for Summer at the Santorini Bookshop: 'Reading about Santorini was so vivid … Rebecca brings readers along with her to the places she describes so beautifully' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I would love to find a bookshop like this. I would never want to leave!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Reading a book by Rebecca Raisin is like being enveloped in a warm hug … what's not to like? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book will give you all of the feels and then some' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely fabulous read that I couldn't put down … I can't recommend it enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful story full of laughs and mischief' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A must have read for this summer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Summer at the Santorini Bookshop
by null Rebecca RaisinDon’t miss the new novel from the Kindle bestselling author of The Little Venice Bookshop! *** ☀️A Greek island holiday. A fake-dating pact. A chance at true love?☀️ After losing her job as a book scout, hopeless romantic Evie needs a fresh start. So when she hears that her eccentric grandmother has just taken on a small bookshop in Santorini, Evie jumps at the chance to visit her. But life on the island is not as idyllic as it first seems. Gran has a tempestuous relationship with her landlord and he’s threatening to take the bookshop away from her. So when Gran asks Evie to fake date her landlord’s Greek God of a grandson, Georgios, to keep the family on side, she reluctantly agrees. As the sun sets on Evie’s Greek holiday, can she save the bookshop – and fake date her way to love? Praise for Summer at the Santorini Bookshop: 'Reading about Santorini was so vivid … Rebecca brings readers along with her to the places she describes so beautifully' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I would love to find a bookshop like this. I would never want to leave!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Reading a book by Rebecca Raisin is like being enveloped in a warm hug … what's not to like? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book will give you all of the feels and then some' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely fabulous read that I couldn't put down … I can't recommend it enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful story full of laughs and mischief' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A must have read for this summer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Supersausage to the rescue! (Superpets! #1)
by Rachel MorrisroeThe first book in a hilarious series for 7+ readers from bestselling author Rachel Morrisroe, packed with laughs, heart and superhero pets! Nine-year-old Harry has always wanted a dog and when he sees Dottie at the local animal shelter he knows she's the perfect puppy for him. What he doesn't realise is that Dottie is a dog with a difference . . . she can talk and fly!And Harry's not the only one interested in Dottie, and soon they are both scooped up in their very first mission with the SuperPets, a secret league of very special pets who keep the world safe from harm.But the other SuperPets have been kidnapped by Sparkletta Crystal, can "Super Sausage" (aka Dottie) and Harry stop the evil supervillain in her tracks before it's too late?Full of friendship, fun and silly superhero antics, this is the perfect new series for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn, Wigglesbottom Primary and The Secret Life of Pets!
Sylvia's Second Act: The hilarious, heartwarming and utterly feel-good read for 2024!
by Hillary Yablon'Hilarious, heartwarming and delightfully refreshing' CAROL KIRKWOOD'Will put a twinkle in your eye and a spring in your step. Fabulous fun!' VERONICA HENRY'Wickedly funny and utterly engaging. Sylvia is our queen!' ALEX BROWN'Joyful, feel-good fun with a feisty heroine you can't help but love!' FANNY BLAKEGrowing older doesn't just mean growing wiser.But it does mean a lot of fun...When 63-year-old Sylvia finds her husband in bed with another woman, she's shocked and furious . . . at first. But by the time her head stops spinning, Sylvia realises she hates the retirement community she's living in - it's for old people. And she certainly doesn't feel old!So, she enlists the help of her best friend, glamorous 70-year-old widow Evie, and the pair flee to Manhattan to start a new life in the city that never sleeps. Sylvia's husband may have lost her life savings, but they're scrappy and determined - and they weren't born yesterday...Before long, Sylvia is reviving her wedding planning business and even finds herself back in the dating game! And no matter what her meddling daughter thinks, it's her time now - and she's determined that in this glorious second act, the best is yet to come!Hilarious, heartwarming and utterly feel-good, Sylvia's Second Act is perfect for fans of Heartburn by Nora Ephron, Grace & Frankie, and Sex and the City. ***Praise for Sylvia's Second Act:'A feel-good read, we love Sylvia' HEAT'A first-rate novel of second chances that will have you laughing right from the start. Sylvia will show you that it's never too late to reinvent yourself, especially if you have a good friend by' STEVEN ROWLEY'Novelist Hillary Yablon gives readers hungry for a midlife romance a fizzy, delicious story we didn't know we needed. Take a bow, Sylvia, cause readers are gonna give this laugh-out-loud female buddy story made in Manhattan a standing ovation' MARY KAY ANDREWS'Sylvia's story hit all of my favorite notes - laugh out loud funny, action packed and ultimately redemptive. It's a love song to women of a certain age, and I'll be humming it for years to come' ANNABEL MONAGHAN'A gem! Every page of this book is a delight' KJ DELL'ANTONIA'I'm ready to audition real-life candidates for the Sylvia to my Evie (or the Evie to my Sylvia)... These two are living the dream and getting up to exactly the level of post-retirement fun I want to have one day. Pure delight!' MARY LAURA PHILPOTT'I'm ready to audition real-life candidates for the Sylvia to my Evie (or the Evie to my Sylvia)... These two are living the dream and getting up to exactly the level of post-retirement fun I want to have one day. Pure delight!' JESSE Q. SUTANTO
Ten Green Bottoms: A laugh-out-loud rhyming counting book
by Barry TimmsCount down from ten with the cheeky aliens and do your 'sums with bums' in Ten Green Bottoms – a hilarious storybook for preschoolers, which is a twist on the classic nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles. Join the green-bottomed aliens and their ‘wind-powered' rocket as they cause all kinds of mischief on Earth. Packed full of silly humour and with lots to spot in busy scenes, this riotous rhyming story by Barry Timms and Mike Byrne is perfect for reading aloud and sharing.With a surprise gatefold ending, a number line to count up to ten and back down again plus a page of simple adding up, first maths skills have never been so much fun!
Test Trouble
by Serena PatelTry as he might, Arun simply cannot wriggle his way out of taking the maths test at school. Instead, he must learn to face his fears in this encouraging and relatable school story from Serena Patel.