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Bad Girls ((adaptation) Ser.)
by Jacqueline Wilson Nick SharrattShy, mild Mandy has been bullied at school for as long as she can remember. That's why she is delighted when cheeky, daring, full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend. Mum isn't happy - she thinks Tanya's a BAD GIRL and a bad influence on her daughter. But Mandy loves spending time with her brilliant new friend, and is sure Tanya can only get her out of trouble, not into it . . . or could she?
Secrets
by Jacqueline Wilson Nick SharrattIndia lives in a large, luxurious house with a mum she can't stand and a dad she adores, though he hasn't had much time for her recently. She seeks solace in her journal, which she keeps in sincere imitation of her heroine, Anne Frank. Treasure lives on the local council estate with her loving and capable grandmother. She is devoted to her nan but lives in fear of having to go back to live with her mother and violent stepfather. A chance meeting sparks a great friendship between the girls. And when Treasure has to run away to avoid her stepfather, India comes up with a hiding place inspired by her favourite writer. India hasn't got a real secret annexe like Anne Frank - but she has got a hidden attic . . .
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street (The Penderwicks #2)
by Jeanne BirdsallThe Penderwick sisters are at home on Gardam Street and ready for an adventure!But the adventure they get isn't quite what they had in mind. Mr Penderwick's sister has decided it's time for him to start dating - which can only mean one thing: disaster.Enter the Save Daddy Plan - a plot so brilliant, so bold, so funny, that only the Penderwick girls could have come up with it. But does Mr Penderwick really need saving, and can the sisters solve their own problems at the same time?
Johnny and the Dead (Johnny Maxwell #2)
by Terry PratchettSell the cemetery?Over their dead bodies . . . Not many people can see the dead (not many would want to). Twelve-year-old Johnny Maxwell can. And he's got bad news for them: the council want to sell the cemetery as a building site. But the dead have learnt a thing or two from Johnny. They're not going to take it lying down . . . especially since it's Halloween tomorrow. Besides, they're beginning to find that life is a lot more fun than it was when they were . . . well . . . alive. Particularly if they break a few rules . . .The second book in the Johnny Maxwell trilogy.
Only You Can Save Mankind (Johnny Maxwell #1)
by Terry PratchettIF NOT YOU, WHO ELSE?As the mighty alien fleet from the latest computer game thunders across the screen, Johnny prepares to blow them into the usual million pieces. And they send him a message: We surrender. They're not supposed to do that! They're supposed to die. And computer joysticks don't have 'Don't Fire' buttons . . .But it's only a game, isn't it. Isn't it?The first book in the Johnny Maxwell trilogy.
The Carpet People (Discworld Ser.)
by Terry PratchettIn the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Then came the Carpet . . .That's the old story everyone knows and loves. But now the Carpet is home to many different tribes and peoples and there's a new story in the making. The story of Fray, sweeping a trail of destruction across the Carpet. The story of power-hungry mouls - and of two Munrung brothers, who set out on an amazing adventure.It's a story that will come to a terrible end - if someone doesn't do something about it. If everyone doesn't do something about it . . .Co-written by Terry Pratchett, aged seventeen, and master storyteller, Terry Pratchett, aged forty-three.
The London Eye Mystery (Rollercoasters Ser. #1)
by Siobhan DowdWhen Ted and Kat watched their cousin Salim get on board the London Eye, he turned and waved before getting on. After half an hour it landed and everyone trooped off - but no Salim. Where could he have gone? How on earth could he have disappeared into thin air? Since the police are having no luck finding him, Ted and Kat become sleuthing partners. Despite their prickly relationship, they overcome their differences to follow a trail of clues across London in a desperate bid to find their cousin. And ultimately it comes down to Ted, whose brain works in its own very unique way, to find the key to the mystery. This is an unputdownable spine-tingling thriller!
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.
Doctor Who: A Doctor Who Story (Doctor Who Ser.)
by David SolomonsWritten by best-selling children's author David Solomons!A sinister school where graduation means death . . .A monstrous mystery lurking below a quiet London street . . .A desperate plea for help delivered by . . . hang on. A potted plant?The Doctor has been summoned. The galaxy is in terrible danger, and only a Time Lord can save it. But to do so, she must break in to an ancient vault on a remote and frozen world - from which nobody has ever returned alive . . .Can the Doctor and her friends Yaz, Ryan and Graham uncover the shocking secret in Vault 13?A thrilling, hilarious and scary adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, as portrayed by Jodie Whittaker.Perfect for younger readers, this will be a must-have for fans, and an ideal introduction to Doctor Who and the brilliant new series airing in autumn 2018.
Emily of New Moon: A Virago Modern Classic (Emily Trilogy #1)
by L. M. MontgomeryEmily Starr has never known what it is to be unloved. But when her father dies, she is left in the care of her mother's family. Emily is a stranger to the proud Murrays, none of whom think they can cope with such a heartbroken, headstrong girl. They decide to draw lots for her, and Emily is sent to live at New Moon with stern Aunt Elizabeth, the head of the clan. Kind Aunt Laura and friendly, eccentric Cousin Jimmy also live at New Moon, though, so she is not without hope.Emily is enchanted by New Moon, but cannot believe she will ever belong there. With her lively imagination and dreams of being a famous writer, she seems to have a talent for scandalising her family. Before long, though, she has made firm friends: Ilse, a tomboy with a blazing temper, Teddy, an aspiring artist, and Perry, the ambitious houseboy. She brings so much life to New Moon, perhaps one day even Aunt Elizabeth will consider herself lucky to have 'won' Emily.
Zombie Baseball Beatdown
by Paolo BacigalupiThe apocalypse begins on the day Rabi, Miguel and Joe are practicing baseball near their town's local meatpacking plant and nearly get knocked out by a really big stink. Little do they know the plant's toxic cattle feed is turning cows into flesh-craving monsters... ZOMBIES!!!The boys decide to launch a stealth investigation into the plant's dangerous practices, unknowingly discovering a greedy corporation's plot to look the other way as tainted meat is sold to thousands all over the country. With no grown-ups left they can trust, Rabi and his friends will have to grab their bats to protect themselves (and a few of their enemies) if they want to stay alive...and maybe even save the world.In this inventive, fast-paced novel that strikes a pitch-perfect tone for reluctant readers, National Book Award finalist and Printz Award-winning author Paolo Bacigalupi effectively uses humour and high-intensity action to take on hard-hitting themes - from food safety to racism and immigration - and creates a zany, grand-slam adventure that will get kids thinking about where their food comes from.
The Rain Dragon Rescue: Book 3 (Imaginary Veterinary #3)
by Suzanne SelforsBen and Pearl are back at Dr Woo's, eager to spend another day working with imaginary creatures!When Mr Tabby directs them to the roof, they finally have a chance to meet the reclusive dragon that's been hiding out at the hospital - and that Ben and Pearl had spotted flying over Buttonville on Ben's first day in town. But all too soon, they're summoned to the basement, to the hospital's portal into the Imaginary World. A call for help has come in, and with Dr Woo away, Ben and Pearl are the only ones who can respond.Their mission: to rescue the rain dragon and uncover the identity of a poacher who's found a way to enter the Imaginary World. What does this mean for Dr Woo and her mythical creatures? Only time will tell. Luckily, Ben and Pearl are up for the challenge!
The Lonely Lake Monster: Book 2 (Imaginary Veterinary #2)
by Suzanne SelforsPearl Petal and Ben Silverstein can't wait for their first official day as apprentices to Dr Woo, veterinarian for imaginary creatures. That is, until they are tasked with clipping the bigfoot's big toenails. Gross!Then Pearl spots a lake monster in the water behind the hospital. Even though they've been told not to leave the building for any reason, Pearl and Ben set off for a closer look. But when Ben is captured by the creature and held hostage in the middle of the lake, it's up to Pearl to hatch a rescue mission. Will she save the day, or cement her reputation as town troublemaker?
The Enchantress Returns: Book 2 (The Land of Stories #Bk. 2)
by Chris ColferAlex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother. Against the will of their grandmother (the one and only Fairy Godmother), the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it's ever faced.
The Wishing Spell: Book 1 (The Land of Stories #1)
by Chris ColferAlex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change.When the twins' grandmother gives them a treasured fairy-tale book, they have no idea they're about to enter a land beyond all imagining: the Land of Stories, where fairy tales are real.But as Alex and Conner soon discover, the stories they know so well haven't ended in this magical land - Goldilocks is now a wanted fugitive, Red Riding Hood has her own kingdom, and Queen Cinderella is about to become a mother!The twins know they must get back home somehow. But with the legendary Evil Queen hot on their trail, will they ever find the way?The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell brings readers on a thrilling quest filled with magic spells, laugh-out-loud humour and page-turning adventure.
The Final Exam: Book 3 (School of Fear #3)
by Gitty DaneshvariIs school out for ever at the School of Fear? A nosy reporter is planning a scandalous expose on eccentric Mrs. Wellington and her unorthodox teaching methods, and the news is sure to put an end to the school. Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, Garrison, and the new student Hyacinth must convince Sylvie that their teacher and the school are perfectly normal. But how can they accomplish this when Mrs Wellington is just so . . . odd? With the fate of their beloved school in their hands, the children now share a new fear - failure.
Class is Not Dismissed!: Book 2 (School of Fear #2)
by Gitty DaneshvariHave no fear! The frightened foursome are back in this this wickedly funny and phobia-inducing sequel to School of Fear!Everyone is (still) afraid of something... Madeleine Masterson is deathly afraid of bugs, especially spiders;Theodore Bartholomew is petrified of dying;Lulu Punchalower is terrified of confined spaces;Garrison Feldman is frightened by deep water. . . After discovering that each of her former students has secretly regressed, headmistress Mrs. Wellington brings Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, and Garrison back for a mandatory summer of retraining. Facing their fears is terrifying enough, but when they are joined by a fifth student things start to get even scarier.
School of Fear: Book 1 (School of Fear #1)
by Gitty DaneshvariMadeleine Masterson is deathly afraid of bugs, especially spiders.Theodore Bartholomew is petrified of dying.Lulu Punchalower is scared of confined spaces.Garrison Feldman is terrified of deep water.Which is why this may be the scariest summer of their lives. Worse than detention or summer school. Worse even than the dentist. The foursome must face their phobias head-on at the exclusive and elusive School of Fear. The school is unusual, to say the least. But 'terrifying' would be a more accurate description. The curriculum is simple: Conquer your fears in six weeks or find out just how frightening failing can be.
Aphrodite the Beauty: Book 3 (Goddess Girls #3)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsAphrodite delights in helping mortals in love, but she's pretty annoyed at the constant attention she gets from the godboys at Mount Olympus Academy. When she decides to give Athena a makeover, she's a bit unprepared for the result. She didn't count on all the interest Athena's new look would get. And she certainly never thought she'd find herself jealous of one of her best friends! Will she be able to put her jealousy behind her?Authors Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams put a modern spin on classic myths with the Goddess Girls series. Follow the ins and outs of divine social life at Mount Olympus Academy, where the most privileged godboys and goddessgirls in the Greek pantheon hone their mythical skills.
Minecraft: Deep Dive (A\stepping Stone Book(tm) Ser.)
by Nick EliopulosThe gang from Woodsword Middle School have re-entered the world of Minecraft, and this time they’re taking the plunge to discover the secrets of the ocean biome. When the friends follow a treasure map, they find their underwater quest ties in perfectly with their new school science project.
Minecraft: Night of the Bats (A\stepping Stone Book(tm) Ser.)
by Nick EliopulosThe Second book in the OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+ Morgan, Ash and friends are back for another adventure. Woodsword Middle has been infested by bats, bringing chaos and disorder into Ms Minerva's classroom.
Amari and the Night Brothers (Supernatural Investigations Ser. #1)
by BB AlstonAn epic middle grade supernatural adventure series, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Percy Jackson, Nevermoor and Men in Black.
Don't Tell Him I'm a Mermaid (And Then I Turned Into A Mermaid Ser. #2)
by Laura StevenJoin Molly and her sisters on their second adventure in the funniest (and fishiest) middle-grade mermaid series for readers aged 9 and up. Perfect for fans of Louise Rennison and Bad Mermaids.
Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt (Narwhal And Jelly Ser. #2)
by Ben Clanton'Hilarious and charming. The most loveable duo since Frog and Toad' – Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain Underpants Narwhal and Jelly are back in action for a SUPER adventure – join Super Narwhal and sidekick Jelly Jolt in three awesome underwater adventures!
And Then I Turned Into a Mermaid (And Then I Turned Into A Mermaid Ser. #1)
by Laura KirkpatrickLouise Rennison meets Bad Mermaids in a hilarious new series for 9+ readers