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Daisy and the Trouble with Kittens (Daisy Fiction #4)
by Nick Sharratt Garry Parsons Kes GrayDaisy is going on holiday! In an actual plane to actual Spain! It's so exciting! She's never seen a palm tree before, or eaten octopus, or played zombie mermaids, or made so many new friends! TROUBLE is, five of them are small and cute and furry kittens!!!! And guess who wants to be their new English Mum?!?
Daisy and the Trouble with Maggots (Daisy Fiction #6)
by Nick Sharratt Garry Parsons Kes GrayDaisy is incredibly excited when her uncle offers to take her on a fishing trip. There's so much new stuff to learn! Like how water witches turn fishermen into dog poos, why supermarkets don't stock picknicky things like lemonade and chicken wings on the same shelf, and why it's a really, really bad idea to use wriggly tiggly maggots as catapult amunition...
Dakota Fanning (EDGE: Teen Stars #4)
by Clare HibbertWelcome to Teen Stars! Whether you're already a fan, or just want to find out more, this series has something for everyone who's into the teen celebrity scene.
Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Matt Christopher Legends in Sports
by Matt ChristopherDale Earnhardt, Sr. first broke onto the racing scene in 1979, when he was named Rookie of the Year. In the more than 20 years that followed, his daring driving style earned him several top honors, including his proudest moment, a victory at Daytona. On February 18th, 2001, Earnhardt had been racing in the Daytona 500, when in the final lap, he had a fatal crash. While other drivers have come and gone, the face of Dale Earnhardt, Sr., with his handlebar moustache and wide grin, will always be the face of NACAR. Get to know a legend.
Dance Divas: Step It Up (Dance Divas)
by Sheryl BerkTrouble is brewing between the divas just before their big upcoming Dance Fusion competition. Liberty is stepping on Rochelle's toes (figuratively and literally!). Anya and Bria can't agree on costumes for their duet. And Scarlett and Gracie are bickering over what to name their new kitten (Scarlett wants "Baryshnikov" but Gracie likes "Mustard"). Miss Toni is mad, mad, mad-but she has an idea to fix the problem: a camping retreat, where these girls will have to learn the true meaning of teamwork or be left out in the dark.
Dance Divas: Let's Rock! (Dance Divas)
by Sheryl BerkThe Dance Divas have conquered the stage, and now they've set their sights on film! Liberty's mom (choreographer to the stars) lets all five girls appear in a pop star's new music video, but it's Bria who wins the lead. Liberty can't believe she wasn't chosen by her own mom!Meanwhile, with everyone's focus on Hollywood, Miss Toni decides to remind the girls what's going on in their own community by having everyone volunteer at a soup kitchen.
Dance Divas: On Pointe (Dance Divas)
by Sheryl BerkDances Minnelli, a famous professional dance troupe in New Jersey, is looking for a few girls to star in their annual holiday production of The Nutcracker. Anya, Liberty, and Scarlett all think they'll be a shoe-in for the lead role of Clara. But it's actually Gracie with her big smile and bubbly energy that catches Mr. Minnelli's eye at the auditions.With so much responsibility resting on her shoulders, will she be able to handle the pressure? Will Liberty learn to love playing a gingerbread man? Can Anya make the most of being a mouse? And can Scarlett handle the fact that her sister is growing into a beautiful dancer . . . and possibly leaving her in the dust?
Dance Divas: Two to Tango (Dance Divas)
by Sheryl BerkMiss Toni decides to shake things up for an upcoming round of dance competitions. She wants to see Liberty and Rochelle perform duets--with the same boy! The girls must dance with Hayden, one of the cutest twelve-year-old boys in town. But things take a dramatic leap when both girls develop their first crushes. Now they aren't just dancing for first place . . . but to win Hayden's heart.
Dance Divas: Showtime! (Dance Divas)
by Sheryl BerkCurtains up on the world of the Dance Divas, a team of 8-12 year-old girls who live to dance! Enter stage left: Scarlett, Rochelle, Liberty, Bria, and Gracie. They all dance together at the same studio, run by their choreographer (and former ballerina) Antoinette "Toni†? Moore. Toni is known for creating winning routines . . . and she doesn't like anything other than first place! These girls travel all around competing for titles-but every number drums up drama. Can Scarlett hold on to her national junior title? And will the other girls learn to work together in order to defeat their fiercest competition yet? This first book in a new dance series is sure to sweep young readers off their feet!
Dance Divas: Showstopper (Dance Divas)
by Sheryl BerkAnya is just getting used to being the newest member of the Dance Divas when her parents want her to move back home to L.A. to study dance "more seriously," which means she may have to say goodbye to Divas forever. The timing couldn't be worse. City Feet is back with a vengeance at the Smooth Moves Competition in Las Vegas. Without Anya, Miss Toni has to reshuffle the entire group number at the last minute (good thing it's called "Deck of Cards"!). Meanwhile, mean Justine has a few tricks up her sleeve: her group dance is a magic act that promises to make all the competition disappear! Who will win? And what will happen to Anya?The sixth book in this dance series has everyone on their feet!
Dance-off! (The Sleepover Club)
by Harriet CastorThe hugely popular Sleepover Club series is back with a gorgeous new look. Meet Frankie, Kenny, Fliss, Rosie and Lyndz – five best friends who just want to have fun!
Dancing Diva (Sugar Plum Ballerinas #6)
by Whoopi GoldbergEpatha knows she's the perfect pick for the lead in the new Sugar Plum ballet. But her dream role isn???t as fabulosa as she imagined. When she tries to spice up the choreography with her free-spirited style it???s up to the rest of the Sugar Plum Ballerinas to keep Epatha???s toes in line. Will Epatha listen to her friends or can she convince the other ballerinas that her way is the best? The sixth and final book in the Sugar Plum Ballerina series is as full of fun, mischief, and friendship as ever!
The Danger Gang and the Isle of Feral Beasts!
by Stephen Bramucci Arree ChungRonald Zupan and the rest of the Danger Gang are back for their second rip-roaring adventure, perfect for fans of Indiana Jones and Lemony Snicket, fully illustrated by Arree Chung."The ride of a lifetime." --Matt de la Peña, Newbery Award-winning author on The Danger Gang and the Pirates of Borneo!Ronald Zupan, his quick-witted fencing partner Julianne Sato, and his trusty butler Jeeves are off on another adventure. This time, they're trying to rescue the movie star Josh Brigand--who was kidnapped from his latest film premiere by the dreaded Liars' Club. As the Danger Gang races to save their friend, they face off with a poisoning poet, a band of Roman candle-wielding thugs, and thousands of feral foxes. When their skills of deduction are put to the ultimate test, will Ronald and his pals be able to stick together long enough to rescue Josh and defeat the Liar's Club once and for all? Fully illustrated by picture book talent Arree Chung, this hilarious, high-action series is a must-have for all adventurers.
The Danger Gang and the Pirates of Borneo!
by Stephen Bramucci Arree ChungRonald Zupan is a daring master adventurer! But he actually hasn't experienced any grand adventures . . . YET! When his world-traveling parents are kidnapped on his twelfth birthday, Ronald seizes the chance to prove himself with a dazzling, danger-defying rescue operation. Teaming up with his trusty butler Jeeves, his quick-witted fencing nemesis Julianne Sato, and his pet cobra Carter, Ronald sets course for the jungle of Borneo where his parents were last sighted. If they can crash-land a plane and outrun a hungry snow leopard, surely they can find the secret lair of Zeetan Z, the world's most ruthless pirate! But as their adventure becomes more and more dangerous, can Ronald and his companions muster enough courage to see this adventure through?
Danger in the Dust
by Sally GrindleyTwo children accompany their parents as they travel the world helping animals on the verge of extinction. As their parents work alongside international agencies, the children have their own thrilling adventures.In Danger in the Dust, Joe, his sister, Aesha, and their parents go on a trip to Kenya, where they hope to see the Big Five in the wild. It's the experience of a lifetime, and it's all leading up to an exhilarating mission to release a magnificent black rhino back into the wild – until their safari van gets stuck and they find themselves in desperate need of rescue . . .This exciting story is written with the assistance and guidance of London Zoo's conservation team. All information is accurate.Sally Grindley is the author of bestselling and award-winning fiction for young readers. Here she brings to life a story of how humans and wildlife can live side by side, set in Kenya.
Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook For Avoiding Danger (Danger Is Everywhere #1)
by David O'Doherty Chris JudgeDiary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Dangerous Book for Boys, DANGER IS EVERYWHERE is a brilliantly funny handbook for avoiding danger of all kinds that will have everyone from reluctant readers to bookworms laughing out loud (very safely) from start to finish.DOES IT WARN YOU ABOUT WHAT TO DO IF A SHARK COMES UP OUT OF THE LOO WHILE YOU ARE SITTING ON IT? Yes it does.AND HOW TO FIND OUT IF YOUR GRANNY IS A ROBOT? That too.AND WHAT TO DO IF A VOLCANO ERUPTS UNDERNEATH YOUR HOUSE? After you've made sure it's not a neighbour's barbecue, this book will let you know exactly how to deal with it.'I dislocated my jaw laughing' Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis FowlWritten by Docter Noel Zone, the world's greatest (and only) Dangerologist, with the help of his neighbours:David O'Doherty (words) is a stand-up comedian, writer and regular guest on television shows such as QI, Have I Got News For You and Would I Lie To You? He has written two theatre shows for children, including one where he fixed their bicycles live on stage.Chris Judge (pictures) is the award winning author/illustrator of The Lonely Beast and a number of other picture books for children. His work has appeared in high-profile advertising campaigns, newspapers, magazines, exhibitions and other media in Ireland and the UK. His most recent work includes cover artwork for Roddy Doyle's Brilliant.www.DangerIsEverywhere.co.uk'A brilliantly silly survival guide' Sunday Express'A Joyful riposte to over-cautious parents . . . well-paced and funny throughout.' Time Out London'A surreal, daft and funny book . . . A bracing satirical sideswipe at today's health-and-safety culture, aimed at kids who'll get the irony and relish the silliness.' Financial Times'Brilliantly funny' Gransnet'A brilliantly mapcap guide' ni4Kids.com'Laugh-out-loud' TheSchoolRun.com
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
by James PattersonFifteen-year-old alien hunter Daniel X is on a mission to finish the job that killed his parents - to wipe out the world's most bloodthirsty aliens on The List. At the number-one spot, The Prayer is Daniel's ultimate target. With mind-blowing skills like telepathy and the ability to transform and create, Daniel's got more than a few tricks up his sleeve. Along with his friends Willy, Joe-Joe, Emma and Dana, Daniel hunts down the aliens on The List one by one. But as he battles towards his top target he can't forget one thing: he's got a host of aliens to fight, but on their lists there's only one name at the top . . . and that's his.
Daniel X: Watch the Skies (Daniel X #2)
by James PattersonAll's quiet in the small town of Holliswood - television sets, computers, and portable devices aglow in every home, classroom, and store. But everything is not as perfect as it may seem. An evil is lurking, just out of sight, behind the screen.From the darkest depths of imagination flickers the most terrifying enemy Daniel X is yet to face. A villain with more ambition than the world can withstand, dead set on throwing the sleepy neighbourhood into chaos and documenting the destruction of every person in it, including Daniel, his friends, and his family.Daniel X is the only person who can stop this devilish director. But, as the super-villain assembles an all-star team of his own creation, not even Daniel can imagine the enormity of his plans. Can Daniel X stop this deranged outlaw before he stages the most spectacular finale the world has ever seen? Or will Daniel find himself on the cutting room floor?
Daniel X: (Daniel X 5) (Daniel X #5)
by James PattersonDaniel X has never lost a battle against the disgusting, dangerous extraterrestrials on his List of Alien Outlaws. But he must now face a foe whose origins appear nearer to the depths of Hell than to the outer reaches of the galaxy! Number 2 is an unstoppable criminal who’s slowly been amassing an underground army of alien henchmen to enslave Earth’s population - all in preparation for the arrival of Number 1, the most powerful alien in the universe, and Daniel’s arch-nemesis.To Daniel’s horror, thousands of humans defect to Number 2’s side without a fight. But for the first time in his life, Daniel doesn’t have to take a stand on his own. He’s connected with powerful military and intelligence groups that are prepared to follow his lead in the ultimate showdown against the evil that has plagued planet Earth for so long.Readers beware - and be prepared for a truly epic battle that evokes the ancient prophesies of the end of the world!
Daniel X: (Daniel X 4) (Daniel X #4)
by James PattersonTHE BEST VIDEO GAME YOU EVER PLAYED . . .Daniel X is one of the greatest superheroes ever to walk planet Earth. He has defeated a host of evil-doers on The List of Alien Outlaws, and now he's ready to raise the stakes on his next impossible mission - by eliminating two criminals at once.. . . IS THE WORST THING THAT HAPPENED TO PLANET EARTH.Tokyo is the stomping ground of a pair of sadistic shape-shifters at the helm of a massive video-game enterprise. And their next addictive game release is about to control the minds of kids all over the world. But this deadly duo also has an appetite for endangered extraterrestrial species, and they plan to make Daniel the main course of their next feast. Can he escape their skewers - or will it be game over for the Alien Hunter?LET THE COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION BEGIN.
Daniel X: (Daniel X 3) (Daniel X #3)
by James PattersonThe Alien Hunter is playing with fire...Daniel X is on an impossible mission: to eliminate every intergalactic criminal on the face of the Earth. Using his incredible superpower to create objects out of thin air, he's taken on some of the most fearsome and fiendish aliens in the universe. Now Daniel has travelled to England in search of his next target: the explosive demon of fire Phosphorius Beta and his army of flame-weaving henchmen.But it's going to take a whole new level of mojo to destroy this villain. Beta's strength has been growing since he arrived on Earth more than a millennium ago, and he's finally ready to turn the blue planet into his own fiery wasteland. The only way to stop him is by jumping back in time to the Dark Ages to end Beta's blistering reign before it has a chance to begin. But can Daniel X take the heat? Or will the Alien Hunter finally get burned?
Daniel X: (Daniel X 6) (Daniel X #6)
by James PattersonJames Patterson's high-octane sci-fi adventure series comes to a white-knuckle conclusion in the final battle that Daniel X has been waiting for. Daniel X has been hunting aliens most of his life. Aided by his power to create anything he can think of, he's fought his way up the list of the galaxy's most wanted aliens, demons and scumbags. There's only one name left.The Prayer. Evil incarnate. The one who robbed Daniel of a normal, happy life the day he gunned down Daniel's entire family. They say The Prayer is basically a god, hell-bent on bringing death to every corner of the universe. And only Daniel X can stop him.But Daniel's amazing power seems to have abandoned him, and he's grasping at answers he can't quite reach. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, can Daniel find a way to win a fight that has him hopelessly outmatched?
Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds: The Mighty Iron Foot
by Angie LakeDanny Dingle: menace to his neighbours and threat to their pets is back! When a routine freeze ray demo leads to the death of Mr Nesbit’s prize-winning chameleon, Danny and Percy are sent to jiu-jitsu lessons to ‘learn some discipline’ – YAWN! Instead their friendship is tested as never before. Can building the world’s greatest killer robot bring them – and the whole class (EVEN twit-faced Gareth Trumpshaw) – together?
Darcy Dolphin is a Little Bit Magic! (Darcy Dolphin #2)
by Sam WatkinsClarice Bean meets Finding Dory in this laugh-out-loud diary set under the sea!
Dare to Dream (100% official): Life As One Direction
by One DirectionJoin the UK’s hottest new boyband on their rollercoaster ride to superstardom, with the follow-up to the Number 1 bestselling book One Direction: Forever Young: Our Official X Factor Story