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Varjak Paw (Varjak Paw #1)

Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue kitten. He lives high up in an old house on a hill. He's never left home, but then his grandfather tells him about the Way - a secret martial art for cats.Now Varjak must use the Way to survive in a city full of dangerous dogs, cat gangs and, strangest of all the mysterious Vanishings.

Varmints: Striking, surreal illustrations and a haunting, evocative text tell a mysterious tale of a threatened natural world, and a hopeful new start.

Once, the only sounds to be heard were the buzzing of bees in the grass, the murmuring of moles in the earth, and the song of birds in the sky. These warmed the hearts of those who cared to listen - until the others came to fill the sky with a cacophony of noise. With dramatically lit artwork and a spare, intriguing text, Varmints tells of a pastoral world in need of protection and of the souls who love it enough to ensure its regeneration.

The Vedas and Upanishads for Children

Three thousand years ago, deep inside the forests of India, a great ‘thought revolution’ was brewing. In those forest labs, the brightest thinker–philosophers contemplated the universe, reflected on ancient texts called the Vedas and came up with startling insights into questions we still don’t have final answers to, like: • What is the universe made of? • How do I know I’m looking at a tree when I see one? • Who am I? My body, my mind, my intelligence, my emotions, or none of the above? And where did they put those explosive findings? In a sprawling body of goosebumpy and fascinating oral literature called the Upanishads! Intimidated? Don’t be! For this joyful, fun guide to some of India’s longest-lasting secular wisdoms, reinterpreted for first-time explorers by Roopa Pai, is guaranteed to keep you turning the pages. Why haven’t you read it yet?

The Vedas and Upanishads for Children

Three thousand years ago, deep inside the forests of India, a great ‘thought revolution’ was brewing. In those forest labs, the brightest thinker–philosophers contemplated the universe, reflected on ancient texts called the Vedas and came up with startling insights into questions we still don’t have final answers to, like: • What is the universe made of? • How do I know I’m looking at a tree when I see one? • Who am I? And where did they put those explosive findings? In a sprawling body of goosebumpy and fascinating oral literature called the Upanishads! Intimidated? Don’t be! For this joyful, fun guide to some of India’s longest-lasting secular wisdoms, reinterpreted for first-time explorers by Roopa Pai, is guaranteed to keep you turning the pages.

Vedra & Krimon Twin Beasts of Avantia: Special (Beast Quest #2)

New Beasts have been created in Avantia - twin dragons Vedra and Krimon. But the Wizard Malvel plans to capture them, so Tom must take the dragons into hiding. Can Tom save the twin Beasts from the wizard's evil spell?

Vedra & Krimon Twin Beasts of Avantia: Early Reader Vedra And Krimon (ebook) (Beast Quest Early Reader #1)

New Beasts have been created in Avantia - twin dragons Vedra and Krimon. But the Wizard Malvel plans to capture them, so Tom must take the dragons into hiding. Can Tom save the twin Beasts from the wizard's evil spell?Beast Quest Early Readers are perfect for children learning to read and for families to enjoy together, with text vetted by a literacy expert and bright new colour illustrations.Look out for another Beast Quest Early Reader soon: Kragos and Kildor the Two-headed Demon!

Veg Patch Party (Kitchen Disco)

Glastonbury with veg! From the bestselling picture book team behind Kitchen Disco.The vegetables start waking up They stretch and rise and shine - They set up lots of stages, Cos it's VEGGIE PARTY time! Mud, rain, vegetables. A winning combination!'A party season essential.' The Times (Kitchen Disco)'Absurdly catchy . . . complete with blaring, psychedelic illustrations.' Metro (Kitchen Disco)'Fantastic - totally captured my son's imagination.' Parent/Carer, Time to Read Campaign (Kitchen Disco)'Absolutely brilliant.' Librarian, Time to Read Campaign (Kitchen Disco)

Vega Jane and the End of Time (Vega Jane #4)

Packed with thrilling dangers and terrifying monsters Vega Jane and the End of Time is the fourth and final title in the epic, fast-paced fantasy adventures series for children of 10+ by bestselling master storyteller David Baldacci. Illustrated in black and white throughout by Tomislav Tomic.When evil comes, heroes stand to meet it. Vega Jane has tried to outrun, outsmart, and outlast her enemy, but the showdown she has dreaded is finally here. Her ragtag crew of friends and fighters must take a stand against a fully trained army, knowing the odds are impossible. But when you face injustice, the only choice is to stand and fight.Vega Jane and the End of Time (previously published in the USA as the The Stars Below) is the fourth and final instalment of Vega's search for the truth about her past, which started with Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery, Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters and Vega Jane and the Rebels Revolt now all in revised and re-illustrated editions.

Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters (Vega Jane #2)

Full of thrills, mystery and danger, Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters (previously published as The Keeper) is the second title in the fast-paced fantasy adventure series for children of 10+ by bestselling master storyteller David Baldacci. Illustrated throughout by Tomislav Tomic.Everything Vega Jane has ever known is a lie. But if she and her best friend Delph are to find the truth about who they are and where they came from, they must first survive the Quag, a wild, enchanted place filled with monsters and dark sorcery. It will stretch their courage to the limit. The Quag will throw everything at Vega. It will try to break her. It will try to kill her. And survival might come at a price not even Vega is willing to pay.Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters (previously published as The Keeper) is the second installment in master storyteller David Baldacci's bestselling Vega Jane series for children, now in a revised and re-illustrated edition. Vega and Delph continue the story that began with Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery.

Vega Jane and the Rebels' Revolt (Vega Jane #3)

Packed with monsters, excitement and danger, Vega Jane and the Rebels' Revolt is the third thrilling title in the fast-paced fantasy adventure series for children of 10+ by bestselling master storyteller David Baldacci. Illustrated in black and white throughout by Tomislav Tomic.Lied to her whole life, Vega Jane broke away from the only home she'd ever known in search of the truth. She has battled monsters, with her best friend Delph alongside her, only to arrive in a place that's even more dangerous. The people there are enslaved and don't even know it. It's time for Vega and Delph to take up the fight against a cunning new enemy – and their success or failure will decide the fate of the whole world.Vega Jane and the Rebels' Revolt (previously published as the The Width of the World) is the third instalment of Vega's search for the truth about her past, which started with Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery and Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters, now all in revised and re-illustrated editions.

Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery (Vega Jane)

Full of monsters, magic, danger and mystery, Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery is the first title in the thrilling fantasy adventure series by bestselling master storyteller David Baldacci. Illustrated throughout by Tomislav Tomic.Vega Jane is fourteen when she is secretly given a map that reveals a mysterious world and dangerous creatures beyond the walls of Wormwood, a place no one has ever left – or wanted to. Until now. The map makes her question everything she has ever been told about the place she calls home. Her friend Delph and her dog, Harry Two, are the only ones Vega trusts. Trapped by secrets and lies, they want freedom and truth. But she will have to fight for freedom. And the truth may cost Vega her life.Continue the adventure series with Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters.Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery was previously published as The Finisher and has been edited for younger readers and re-illustrated throughout.

Vegesaurs: Based on the hit CBeebies series

Meet Ginger the Tricarrotops and the mighty Vegesaurs in this picture book adventure, based on the hit CBeebies animated TV seriesGinger the Tricarrotops is on the run from a herd of hungry Pea-Rexes – but what happens when three mischievous baby Peas decide they want to be her friend?Based on the preschool animated series, Vegesaurs: Ginger Meets the Pea-Rexes! is a funny picture book that captures all the adventure and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of friendship, play and healthy eating. Read the exciting story and then enjoy the extra content, including character facts and reading tips.Fans of this book will also enjoy Vegesaurs: Baby Bok's Flying Lesson, another picture book adventure based on the brilliant CBeebies TV series.

Vegesaurs: Based on the hit CBeebies series

Meet Ginger the Tricarrotops and the mighty Vegesaurs in this picture book adventure, based on the hit animated CBeebies series.It’s a quiet morning in Vegesaur Valley, until Ginger and the three baby Pea-Rexes hear something crying . . . it’s a baby Bokchoydactyl who’s got lost! The four friends work together to figure out a way to teach it to fly back to its mother.Based on the hit preschool CBeebies animated series, Vegesaurs: Baby Bok's Flying Lesson is a funny picture book that captures all the adventure and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of friendship, play and healthy eating. Read the exciting story and then enjoy the extra content, including character facts and reading tips.Fans of this book will also enjoy Vegesaurs: Ginger Meets the Pea-Rexes!, another picture book adventure based on the brilliant CBeebies TV series.

Vegesaurs: Based on the hit CBeebies series

It’s the Late Crunchiest Period, when the world was dominated by the juiciest and freshest creatures ever to rule the planet: the mighty . . . VEGESAURS!Ginger and the Pea-Rexes are on the hunt for some delicious Chillipede snacks. But when they attract the attention of two hungry Bananaraptors, the Vegesaurs are in trouble! With some quick-thinking and speedy teamwork, Ginger and her friends teach the Bananaraptors that some snacks are simply too hot to handle!Vegesaurs: Dinner Time! features your favourite characters from the hit show and laugh-out-loud text to read together, this board book story is perfect for young Vegesaurs fans.Also available: Pea-Rex Rollercoaster, Ginger Meets the Pea-Rexes, and Baby Bok's Flying Lesson

Vegetables: Vegetables (Popcorn: Good Food)

These books aim to develop children`s knowledge and understanding of nutrition and where their food comes from. Each title will help readers to develop communication and literacy skills and include a step-by-step recipe.

Vegetables: Vegetables (Photo Word Book #4)

Photo word books are simple, non-fiction reading books to help establish vocabulary, basic grammar and comprehension alongside current reading schemes. Designed to bridge the gap between nursery and the national curriculum, these books will introduce emergent readers to curriculum topics in a charming and visually stimulating way.

Vehicles Activity And Colouring Book

Velakro the Lightning Bird: Series 28 Book 4 (Beast Quest #1053)

Free the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!In the mysterious Netherworld, Tom and Elenna are following an enchanted map on their Quest to defeat their old enemy, the Evil Wizard Malvel. Four brave young adventurers have been kidnapped and now our heroes must face a giant two-headed bird-Beast as they battle to save the day!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Netherworld series - don't miss out! Ossiron the Fleshless Killer; Styx the Lurking Terror; Kaptiva the Shrieking Siren and Velakro the Lightning Bird.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest, Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

Velda the Awesomest Viking and the Ginormous Frost Giants (Velda the Awesomest Viking #2)

Oi, you snivelling pig-dogs! Are you ready for a Viking adventure?Velda is a small girl with a big axe, and she knows how to use it. Alongside her misfit crew, she's living her best Viking life, sailing the seas in her very own longship and teaching anyone who thinks she's 'just a little girl' a lesson.But when a raid on the vault of the treasure-obsessed Count Stollenberg goes wrong, Velda is forced into a deal to bring him the legendary Frost Hammer. The only teensy tiny issue is that it belongs to the Frost Giants, who are anything but teensy tiny. Velda and her crew must trek across snow and ice to break into the giants' mountain home, but it seems the Frost Giants are happier to see them than they expected. A bit too happy, in fact...Join Velda on her mission as she schemes her way out of scrapes and battles enormous enemies, all while proving she's the awesomest Viking around.

Velda the Awesomest Viking and the Voyage of Deadly Doom

Oi, you snivelling pig-dogs! Are you ready for a Viking adventure?Velda is a small girl with a big axe. The only problem is, everyone thinks she can't be a proper Viking because she's "just a little girl". PURLEASE! She sets sail with Freya, captain of the dragonship Valkyrie, and her notoriously ferocious crew for a life of awesome adventure (and very loud belching).But when the Valkyrie and her crew are captured by the Queen of the Saxons, Velda is the only one who can free her friends. The small and mighty Viking must travel to the mysterious Islands of Deadly Doom, but there's just one problem, er, well more than one, actually -- she doesn't have a ship, a crew, or a clue how to get there...Join Velda on her quest as she makes some unlikely new friends and takes on terrifying tasks, all while proving she's the awesomest Viking around.

Velociraptor (Ultimate Dinosaurs)

Did you know Velociraptor was about as tall as a turkey? But could it fly? And how did it use its deadly claws? Test you dino knowledge, Ask the Experts and find out more about Velociraptor and 7 other dinosaurs in the Ultimate Dinosaur seriesPop a dinosaur in your pocket! Introductions from Chris Packham, Steve Backshall and Dr Jane Goodall. These are the most up-to-date dino books in 66 million years, also available in audio download!TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes top level science and humour to prove that science is for everyone. Looking at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs. Additional sections include: Ask an Expert, New Science and Fossil Finder as well as quizzes to test your dinosaur knowledge.'A celebration of everything that science is really about.' NatSCA'A perfect primer for kids to learn more about the amazing "terrible lizards".' BBC Wildlife Magazine'He's the man! The genius is his knowledge; the genius is the man himself!' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show'Shines a fresh, contemporary light on this ever-popular topic.' The Bookseller'Collectable and eye-catching, with plenty of diagrams and illustrations.' Books for Keeps

Veloth the Vampire Squid: Book 25 (Sea Quest #25)

Can Max and Lia defeat Veloth the Vampire Squid, and return the four elements that power Aquora before the whole city dies of thirst? The first thrilling book in Sea Quest Series 7: The Lost Starship. Don't miss the rest of the series:Glendor the Stealthy Shadow, Mirroc the Goblin Shark and Blistra the Sea Dragon!

Velvet

Velvet is a laundress in a Victorian steam laundry. With both her mother and father dead, she is an orphan and has to rely upon her own wits to make a living. The laundry's work is back-breaking and Velvet is desperate to create a better life for herself. Then Velvet is noticed by Madame Savoya, a famed medium, who asks Velvet to come to work for her. Velvet is dazzled at first by the young yet beautifully dressed and bejewelled Madame. But soon Velvet realises that Madame Savoya is not all that she says she is, and Velvet's very life is in danger . . . A romantic and thrillingly exciting new novel from an acclaimed and much loved historical writer for teens.

Velvet

Velvet is a laundress in a Victorian steam laundry. With both her mother and father dead, she has to rely upon her own wits to make a living. The laundry is scalding, back-breaking work and Velvet is desperate to create a better life for herself. Then Velvet is noticed by Madame Savoya, a famed medium, who asks Velvet to come work for her. Velvet is dazzled at first by the young yet beautifully dressed and bejewelled Madame. But Velvet soon realizes that Madame Savoya is not all that she says she is, and Velvet's very life is in danger . . . A romantic and thrillingly exciting new novel from an acclaimed and much loved historical writer for teens

Velvet: A Swoon Novel (Swoon Novels #4)

Temple West's steamy vampire romance, Velvet, is part of the Swoon Reads YA imprint.After losing both her parents before the age of seventeen, aspiring designer Caitlin feels like her whole world has been turned upside down, and that was before the terrifying encounter with a supernatural force. Then she learns that her hot bad-boy neighbour, Adrian - who might have just saved her life - is actually a half-demon vampire. Suddenly Caitlin is stuck with a vampire bodyguard who feels that the best way to protect her is to become her pretend boyfriend. Trouble is, Caitlin is starting to fall in love for real, while Adrian can never love a human. Caitlin trusts Adrian to keep her safe from his demon father, but will he be able to protect her heart?