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Tales of the Peculiar (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children)
by Ransom Riggs*A new set of stories from the world of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children*In this collection of fairy tales, Ransom Riggs invites you to uncover hidden legends of the peculiar world. A fork-tongued princess, a girl who talks to ghosts, and wealthy cannibals who dine on the discarded limbs of peculiars are just a few of the characters whose stories will have you hooked.Featuring stunning illustrations from world-renowned artist Andrew Davidson, this compelling, rich and truly peculiar anthology is the perfect gift for fans - and for all lovers of great storytelling.See the movie! Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, directed by the visionary Tim Burton and starring Judi Dench, Eva Green and Samuel L Jackson, will be released Summer 2016.Praise for Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children:'A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.' John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars
Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict: Confessions Of A Jane Austen Addict; Rude Awakenings Of A Jane Austen Addict; Pride And Prejudice (Jane Austen Addict Ser.)
by Laurie Viera RiglerJane Mansfield, a gentleman's daughter in 1813 England, has long wished to escape a life in which career choices are limited to wife or maiden aunt. But awakening one morning in twenty-first-century Los Angeles - in the body of someone called Courtney Stone - is not exactly what she had in mind.Jane must quickly get to grips with a world in which everyone thinks she is Courtney Stone: a dizzying world of horseless metal carriages, unrestricted clothing, tiny apartments, all manner of flirting,and unheard-of liberties for womankind. The only thing Jane appears to have in common with Courtney is a love for the novels of Jane Austen. But are the wise words of her favourite novelist enough to guide her through this bewildering new world? And what is she to make of Courtney's attentive friend Wes, who is as attractive and confusing as the man who broke her heart back home?As Courtney's romantic entanglements become her own, Jane wonders: Would she actually be better off back in Regency England - and will she ever be able to return?
Action Dude: Book 1 (Action Dude #1)
by Andy RileyFirst name . . . Action. Second name . . . Dude. What would happen if you put Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and Die Hard-era Bruce Willis in a bucket and stirred them together with a big stick? You'd get something like Action Dude. That's his real name. He used to be Charlie Munderdrew, but he changed it.Action Dude lives for danger and excitement. He's always jumping out of helicopters, crashing ships, running along the tops of cranes and walking out of buildings just before they explode. He's nine years old and also the bravest action hero there ever was. Except that he's terrified of spiders. (But don't ever tell anyone that!)When a theme park full of robots goes haywire, it's up to Action Dude to come to the rescue. After all, no one else is crazy enough to just walk in there and save everyone.
Action Dude Holiday on the Moon: Book 2 (Action Dude #2)
by Andy RileyFirst name . . . Action. Second name . . . Dude. And he's back!A famous billionaire has made a moon hotel. You don't have to just pop into space and come straight back down. You can have a holiday there. In a hotel! On the moon! What could possibly go wrong?Moments before the rocket blasts off, there's a strange broadcast to every TV on earth. It's a warning: anyone who turns on the hotel power unit and extracts precious Element Z will face their doom.There's only one possible solution. Action Dude to the rescue...A lot of things are going to have to blow up. A lot of things.That's just how Action Dude likes it.Second in a full-colour graphic novel series about an incredible action hero who is also a nine-year-old boy.
King Flashypants and the Creature From Crong: Book 2 (King Flashypants #2)
by Andy Riley"Brilliantly original and hilarious. It's nearly as good as one of my books." DAVID WALLIAMS"Two words - such fun!" MIRANDA HART"Beautiful, inventive and laugh-out-loud funny." SUE PERKINSGreat to read aloud with children of 5+ and perfect for newly independent readers of 7+.When rumours of a huge and terrifying monster called the Voolith reach Edwinland, King Edwin Flashypants decides that, to be a proper king, he needs to go and fight it. Meanwhile, Emperor Nurbison has had a similar idea, but he has a much sneakier plan for what he can do with the Voolith. And it involves squishing Edwinland. Hold tight for another thrilling Flashypants adventure, with jousting, vegetables, fire-breathing toads and plenty of FOO-HOO-HOOing.
King Flashypants and the Toys of Terror: Book 3 (King Flashypants #3)
by Andy Riley"Brilliantly original and hilarious. It's nearly as good as one of my books." DAVID WALLIAMS"Two words - such fun!" MIRANDA HART"Beautiful, inventive and laugh-out-loud funny." SUE PERKINSGreat to read aloud with children of 5+ and perfect for newly independent readers of 7+.FOO HOO HOO! King Flashypants is back for his third rib-tickling adventure. Something weird is happening in Edwinland - Emperor Nurbison isn't evil any more! He's doing stuff like smiling and making toys of himself for the peasants. Is he up to something? Probably. But what can it be?
Haunted Hull (Haunted Ser.)
by Mark RileyThe bustling city of Hull has a long and distinguished history, but the area also harbours some disturbing secrets. Discover the darker side of Hull with this terrifying collection of spine-chilling tales from around the city. From poltergeists and phantoms to the mysterious stories of the floating vicar, Little Emily and Old Mother Riley, this book includes many pulse-raising narratives that are guaranteed to make you blood run cold. Illustrated with over sixty pictures Haunted Hull will delight everyone interested in the paranormal.
The Quickening: a brilliant, subversive and unexpected dystopia for fans of Vox and The Handmaid's Tale
by Talulah Riley'Does the world seem right, to you?'Years ago, Dana Mayer had a vision of a better world: one where women are in charge. Now her manifesto, The Quickening, has established the rules for a new order, designed to elevate and protect women. A genteel and peaceful society that prioritises nature, good manners and aesthetics. Of course, in order for women to maintain control, the freedoms of men have been necessarily limited. Arthur Alden loves Dana Mayer but hates the world she has created. But can he find a way to resist, without losing everything? And with Dana intent on making men pay reparations for their past crimes, can Arthur be allowed to live without punishment?
9 From the Nine Worlds: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
by Rick RiordanAn all-new collection of short stories from the world of Magnus Chase!Travel the Nine Worlds with your favourite characters from the world of Magnus Chase in a brand-new series of adventures.Find out why Amir Fadlan hates clothes shopping in Midgard, see how Mallory Keen learns in icy Niflheim that insulting a dragon can be a good idea, and join Alex Fierro as they play with fire (and a disco sword) in the home of the fire giants, Muspellheim.But watch out for Thor, who is jogging through all Nine Worlds so he can log his million steps - and is raising quite a stink . . .
The Battle of the Labyrinth: The Graphic Novel (percy Jackson Book 4) (Percy Jackson Book #4)
by Rick RiordanHalf Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wanted to do.As the son of a Greek God, I've had my share of near-death disaster - and now my arch enemy Luke wants to invade our camp via an ancient labyrinth. If he succeeds, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack. So it's goodbye sunshine, hello darkness as four of us descend into the terrifying underground and beyond . . .
The Blood of Olympus: Blood Of Olympus (Heroes of Olympus #5)
by Rick RiordanThe Blood of Olympus is the fifth book in the bestselling Heroes of Olympus series - set in the high-octane world of Percy Jackson.Though the Greek and Roman crew members of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen - all of them - and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood -the blood of Olympus - in order to wake. The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. The Roman legion from Camp Jupiter, led by Octavian, is almost within striking distance. Though it is tempting to take the Athena Parthenos to Athens to use as a secret weapon, the friends know that the huge statue belongs back on Long Island, where it might be able to stop a war between the two camps. The Athena Parthenos will go west; the Argo II will go east.The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere against Gaea's army of powerful giants? As dangerous as it is to head to Athens, they have no other option. They have sacrificed too much already. And if Gaea wakes, it is game over...Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide'A cracking read' - Sunday Express'Explosive' - Big Issue'Action-packed' - Telegraph
Camp Jupiter Classified: A Probatio's Journal (The Trials of Apollo)
by Rick Riordan*A brand-new official companion guide to The Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan!*Mysterious incidents are wreaking havoc throughout Camp Jupiter. And if the Romans don't find out who-or what-is behind the episodes soon, the Twelfth Legion could implode.So things are looking pretty serious. Suspicion falls on Claudia, the Fourth Cohort's newest probatio. After all, the mischief started shortly after she stumbled into camp. Plus, she's a daughter of Mercury, the god of thieves and tricksters.To find out the truth, see through Claudia's eyes the crime scenes, and watch as the bizarre events unfold. Be by her side when she discovers a secret so ancient not even the lares know about. A secret that holds the key to Camp Jupiter's safety...Don't miss The Tower of Nero the FINAL Trials of Apollo adventure. Coming in September 2020!
The Crown of Ptolemy (Demigods and Magicians #3)
by Rick RiordanThe third demigod-magician crossover story in the action-packed world of Percy JacksonTrouble is brewing on Governor's Island...An ancient Egyptian magician is back from the dead, experimenting with powerful magic and trying to become a god himself. It's more than Percy Jackson can handle alone - but when he teams up with Annabeth, Carter and Sadie, they find their usual weapons and spells aren't strong enough this time. Can they rise to the challenge and take down this wannabe god, before it's too late?Now includes an exclusive sneak preview from The Sword of Summer, the first in Rick Riordan's brand-new series, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.
The Crown of Ptolemy (Demigods and Magicians #3)
by Rick RiordanThe third demigod-magician crossover story in the action-packed world of Percy JacksonTrouble is brewing on Governor's Island...An ancient Egyptian magician is back from the dead, experimenting with powerful magic and trying to become a god himself. It's more than Percy Jackson can handle alone - but when he teams up with Annabeth, Carter and Sadie, they find their usual weapons and spells aren't strong enough this time. Can they rise to the challenge and take down this wannabe god, before it's too late?Now includes an exclusive audio recording by Rick Riordan and a sneak peak from The Sword of Summer, the first in Rick Riordan's brand-new series, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard!
Daughter of the Deep
by Rick RiordanFrom Rick Riordan, the bestselling author of PERCY JACKSON, comes a brand-new adventure, inspired by Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Ana Dakkar is a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world.Ana's parents died while on a scientific expedition two years ago, and the only family's she's got left is her older brother, Dev, also a student at HP.At the end of her freshman year, her class will be sent on a top secret weekend trial at sea. She only hopes she has what it'll take to succeed.All her worries are blown out of the water when, on the bus ride to the ship, Ana and her schoolmates witness a terrible tragedy that will change the trajectory of their lives... But wait, there's more! The professor accompanying them informs Ana that they and their rival school, Land Institute, have been fighting a cold war for a hundred and fifty years.But now the heat is on and the freshman are in danger of becoming fish food.In a race against deadly enemies, Ana will make amazing friends and astounding discoveries about her heritage as she puts her leadership skills to the test for the first time. Rick Riordan's trademark humour, fast-paced action, and wide cast of characters are on full display in this undersea adventure. Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 180 million copies of his books worldwide. 'This is the stuff of legends' - The Guardian on Percy Jackson
The Demigod Diaries: The Demigod Diaries (Heroes of Olympus #6)
by Rick RiordanRick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide
Demigods and Magicians: Three Stories from the World of Percy Jackson and the Kane Chronicles (Demigods and Magicians #4)
by Rick RiordanJoin Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Carter and Sadie Kane as they do battle with an ancient Egyptian magician determined to become a god. Against impossible odds, the four demigods and magicians team up to prevent the apocalypse.Contains the short stories The Son of Sobek, The Staff of Serapis and The Crown of Ptolemy, together in one volume for the first time.Plus, read an exciting extract from The Sword of Summer, the first book in Rick Riordan's latest series, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.
The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo #1)
by Rick RiordanHow do you punish an immortal?By making him human.After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disorientated, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favour.But Apollo has many enemies - gods, monsters and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.
The House of Hades: Book One: The Lost Hero; Book Two: The Son Of Neptune; Book Three: The Mark Of Athena; Book Four: The House Of Hades (Heroes of Olympus #4)
by Rick RiordanThe House of Hades is the fourth book in the bestselling Heroes of Olympus series, set in the action-packed world of Percy Jackson.The stakes have never been higher. If Percy Jackson and Annabeth fail in their quest, there'll be hell on Earth. Literally.Wandering the deadly realm of Tartarus, every step leads them further into danger. And, if by some miracle they do make it to the Doors of Death, there's a legion of bloodthirsty monsters waiting for them.Meanwhile, Hazel and the crew of the Argo II have a choice: to stop a war or save their friends. Whichever road they take one thing is certain - in the Underworld, evil is inescapable.Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide.'A cracking read' - Sunday Express'Explosive' - Big Issue'Action-packed' - Telegraph
The Kane Chronicles: Survival Guide (The Kane Chronicles #5)
by Rick RiordanFans of Rick Riordan will love this on the people, places, gods, and creatures found in the chart-topping Kane Chronicles series.Packed with brand new material - including an easy-to-assemble trading card pyramid and full-color diagrams and maps - this deluxe, lavishly illustrated guide teaches readers how to compile secret messages, read hieroglyphics, and recite ancient magic spells.Featuring enough information and extras to satisfy current fans and budding Egyptologists alike, this guide will cast a spell on readers of all ages.
The Kane Chronicles: The Complete Series (The Kane Chronicles #4)
by Rick RiordanDon't miss any of the explosive action in the thrilling Kane Chronicles Trilogy, collected in one digital edition for the first time.The Kane Chronicles: The Complete Series includes all three novels in the bestselling, electrifying adventure series: The Red Pyramid, The Throne of Fire, and The Serpent's Shadow.'I guess it started the night our dad blew up The British Museum...'Carter and Sadie's dad is a brilliant Egyptologist with a secret plan that goes horribly wrong. They must embark on a terrifying quest from Cairo and Paris to the American South-west, and discover their family's connection to the House of Life.The pharaohs of Ancient Egypt are far from dead and buried. And so, unfortunately, are their gods . . .Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide With all the action, humour and excitement you'd expect from Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling Percy Jackson series.
The Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson Ser. #5)
by Rick RiordanPercy Jackson and the Last Olympian is the fifth awesome adventure in Rick Riordan's top-ten bestselling series. Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. I get a prophecy that could save or destroy the world.It happens when you're the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea.According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. But no pressure.Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New York City. And the dreaded monster Typhon is also heading our way. So it's me and forty of my demi-god friends versus untold evil . . .________'Riordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them' Eoin Colfer'Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical' The Times'Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline' Telegraph'Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats' New York Times'It's Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up' Sunday Times'Funny . . . very exciting . . . but it's the storytelling that will get readers hooked. After all, this is the stuff of legends' Guardian__________The Percy Jackson series:Percy Jackson and the Lightning ThiefPercy Jackson and the Sea of MonstersPercy Jackson and the Titan's CursePercy Jackson and the Battle of the LabyrinthPercy Jackson and the Last OlympianPercy Jackson: The Demigod FilesThe Heroes of Olympus series:The Lost HeroThe Son Of NeptuneThe Mark of AthenaThe Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod FilesThe Kane Chronicles series:The Red PyramidThe Throne of FireThe Serpent's ShadowThe Magnus Chase series:Magnus Chase and the Sword of SummerMagnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Magnus Chase and the Ship of the DeadThe Trials of Apollo series:The Dark Prophecy The Hidden Oracle The Burning Maze
The Lost Hero: The Graphic Novel (Heroes of Olympus Graphic Novels #1)
by Rick RiordanThe number one, bestselling title in the spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan - now in a stunning graphic novel form!OLD ENEMIES AWAKEN AS CAMP HALF-BLOOD'S NEW ARRIVALS PREPARE FOR WAR When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods - despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives. But rumours of a terrible curse - and a missing hero - are flying around camp. It seems Jason, Piper and Leo are the chosen ones to embark on a terrifying new quest, which they must complete by the winter solstice. In just four days time. Can the trio succeed on this deadly mission - and what must they sacrifice in order to survive?
The Lost Hero: Book One: The Lost Hero; Book Two: The Son Of Neptune; Book Three: The Mark Of Athena; Book Four: The House Of Hades (Heroes of Olympus #1)
by Rick RiordanRick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide