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Molly Moon and the Morphing Mystery (Molly Moon #5)
by Georgia ByngMolly Moon is unstoppable! She's a master hypnotist, a time-traveller and a mind-reader, and in this sizzling story she harnesses a new power - morphing. Soon she and her twin brother Micky are swapping bodies with ladybirds, rats, even the Queen of England herself! But the fun can't last forever . . . and unless they can get their hands on the 'The Advanced Arts' hypnotism book, they will never get back to their own bodies. Sabotaged by a gaggle of wicked women who want to destroy them, Molly and Micky must find a way to return to themselves in spite of all the dangerous surprises thrown in their way.
Bloomability
by Sharon CreechThe second life of Dinnie Doone began when she was thirteen. In Dinnie's first life she moved home a dozen times. In each new town her family landed in deeper trouble. Then, without warning, she was snatched by total strangers and taken far away to the other side of the world. Dinnie arrives in Switzerland and becomes a pupil at an international boarding school high in the mountains. Separated from her family, she starts a new life that's strange and frightening . . . beautiful and full of adventure.
Billy Bones: a tale from the secrets closet (Billy Bones Ser.)
by Christopher LincolnThe Bones Family lives in a dark closet, guarding the secrets and lies (little white ones and big whoppers) that belong to the hideous Biglums. But Little Billy Bones craves the excitement of the big wide world outside. Then Millicent, a new friendly Biglum, arrives at the mansion. And when a skeleton-boy with a hidden history meets a no-nonsense orphan girl with a nose for mysery, the truth is bound to burst out of the Secrets Closet. . .
The Science of Survival: Extreme Feats of Human Endurance (The\science Of... Ser.)
by Georgina PhillipsSnakes alive, people get up to some weird stuff! This fast-paced, entertaining and informative book is packed with stories of extreme human endurance throughout history. Read about amazing escapologist Harry Houdini, arctic explorer Ernest Shackleton, the crew of Apollo 13, the scientists who experimented on themselves for the sake of research and the people who survived getting lost in the wilderness. This book also contains lots of bizarre information about people who'll do anything to get into the record books - having the longest fingernails ever has its drawbacks!
Cosmo and the Great Witch Escape (Cosmo Ser. #2)
by Gwyneth ReesCosmo, a witch-cat, is delighted that evil Sybil – the most terrible of witches – is safely in prison. In fact, she’s even fitted with a special tag, which means that if she and her cronies try to escape they will be turned into frogs. But then mysterious goings-on are reported in Witch News. Baby witches are being visited by a strange new health visitor – and having their long, curly toenails clipped and stolen! Something sinister is afoot. Could it be that Sybil and her criminal cauldron are at work again?
Molly Moon's Hypnotic Time-Travel Adventure (Molly Moon #3)
by Georgia ByngMolly Moon has just found herself in the wrong place at the wrong time! A conniving, super-rich maharaja has abducted Molly and Petula the pug and whisked them back to nineteenth-century India. Using the art of Time-Travel Hypnosis he has also kidnapped four younger versions of Molly, as part of a plan to stop Molly ever learning her hypnotic skills. With not only her past but the future of the world at stake, can Molly outwit the cunning maharaja before it's too late?
Molly Moon, Micky Minus and the Mind Machine (Molly Moon #4)
by Georgia ByngMolly Moon is on a mission – to bring her long-lost twin brother, Micky, home. But before she can rescue him she has to FIND him, and he could be anywhere! Luckily Molly’s time-travel talents and world-stopping skills help her in her search . . . until a baby-faced villain with a precocious plan to have the world’s biggest brain gets in her way. Can Molly, Petula the pug and their best friend, Rocky, use Molly’s new secret weapon – MIND READING – to defeat the brainy babe and her monstrous mind machine?
Something Secret
by Gwyneth ReesLaura thinks she knows her mum, especially as it’s been just the two of them since Dad left. But then Mum brings home a boyfriend and, even worse, starts acting very strangely – she’s obviously keeping something from Laura. But what? As Laura digs deeper, she begins to suspect the secret might be even more terrible than she first thought . . .
Stuff That Scares Your Pants Off!: The Science Museum Book of Scary Things (and ways to avoid them)
by Glenn MurphyIn STUFF THAT SCARES YOUR PANTS OFF! Glenn Murphy shows us that it is OK to be scared and that there are very good reasons why we are able to feel fear. He looks closely at our most common fears, including natural disasters, predators, spiders, disease, needles, dentists, crashes, darkness, speaking in public, heights, ghosts and monsters, to show us how much of that fear is perhaps unnecessary. The result is a fun, carefully pitched, popular-science title that mixes great true-life stories with the psychology of fear, the statistical probabilities of things happening and a lot of reassurance.
How Loud Can You Burp?: and other extremely important questions (and answers) from the Science Museum
by Glenn MurphyHow loud can you burp? Could we use animal poo to make electricity? Why is water wet, and is anything wetter than water? What's the deadliest disease in the world? What are clouds for? What's the difference between a brain and a computer? This is a wonderfully funny and informative book which helps us take a fresh look at the world (and universe) we live in, with no boring bits and an abundance of fascinating facts!A doodle-filled book of questions and answers from the author of the bestselling Why Is Snot Green?, Glenn Murphy
A Riley Bloom Novel: Radiance (A\riley Bloom Book Ser. #1)
by Alyson NoelRiley Bloom died, aged twelve, in a car crash with her parents and her beloved dog Buttercup. Her sister Ever survived – but that’s another story. Riley must let go of Ever and all the things that tied her to life – and discover what she’s meant to be in the afterlife. Riley is a soul catcher. That means helping the unhappy lost souls who stick around in the human realm to move on – and find their own place, over the bridge, in the great hereafter. With her spirit guide, Bodhi, and Buttercup by her side, Riley embarks on an adventure that will take her around the world – sending ghosts back where they belong, until she can finally make it there herself.
Puppy Party (Top of the Pups #4)
by Anna WilsonMum has given Summer two weeks to plan a surprise party for her glamorous older sister April. Summer realizes that it is also her dog Honey's birthday that week - and therefore decides to plan a joint party. She decides not to mention the whole 'puppy' part of the Plan to anyone except her most bestest friend, Molly Cook.Cut to party day and Utter Mayhem is slowly unfolding. Someone tries a dog biscuit thinking it's a trendy new kind of crisp; Honey and her doggy guests are tugging on the tablecloth, tearing open presents and trashing the house. Meanwhile April - who has been told to keep away until the last minute - is becoming more and more Over Dramatical and Suspicious. How will she react to the canine takeover of her special day?
A Tangle of Traitors: A Tangle Of Traitors (The Phenomenals #1)
by F. E. HigginsA twisted adventure of intrigue, magic and superstition from the bestselling F. E. Higgins Don’t go down to the tar pits, children – for their shores are lined with the wretched wraiths of all the traitors and murderers who have drowned in its bubbling depths. In the shadows of this putrid place, an unlikely new alliance is being formed: they call them The Phenomenals, and only they can save us from a hideous fate that will befall the town if the wraiths escape their tarry shackles . . . Meet The Phenomenals: Citrine Capodel - heiress to a corrupt empire and framed for a murder she did not commit; Folly Harpelaine - a merciless destroyer of Lurids, who dabbles in the dark arts; Jonah Scrimshander - a deadly harpoonist, who has already cheated death, and Vincent Verdigris - light-fingered and even lighter on his feet.
Molly Moon and the Monster Music (Molly Moon #6)
by Georgia ByngEleven-year-old Molly Moon is known and loved for her incredible powers - hypnotism, time travelling, mind reading . . . But now something seems to have power over her. Not only has it made her a brilliant musician, it's given her thousands of new fans, all of whom are mesmerized by her. Literally. Only Petula, her pet pug, senses an off-note. Molly-the-Maker-of-Magical-Music is one thing, but Molly-the-Big-Old-Meanie is another - and every day Petula sees her kind owner become more and more horrible. What is going on? And can one determined dog sort it out . . . before Molly becomes truly monstrous?
A Horse Called Hero
by Sam AngusIt is 1940. As the Second World War escalates and London becomes a target for German bombs, Dodo and her horse-mad little brother Wolfie are evacuated to the country, away from everything they know. After weeks of homesick loneliness, they come across an orphaned foal. They name the horse Hero for surviving against the odds and together they raise him, train him, and learn to ride. Their days are suddenly full of life and excitement again, but the shadow of war looms over their peaceful existence, and soon Hero must live up to his name . . .
Supergeek: Dinosaurs, Brains And Supertrains (Supergeek! Ser.)
by Glenn MurphyHow much do you REALLY know about the science that matters? This book features over 300 fun science questions and answers chosen by Glenn Murphy to test your knowledge. Find out all about dinosaurs and prehistoric life, blood and guts, brains, senses and feelings, weather and climate change, natural disasters, trains, planes and transport, and lots more! There are instructions at the back of the book that allow you to 'play' the book too, on your own or in a group.
Good Night, Zombie (Scary Tales Ser. #3)
by James PrellerMeet Carter, Esme and Arnold, three students locked together inside a deserted school. Deep in the basement a mysterious night caretaker waits, while outside, moving in the mist, dark shapes creep ever closer . . . Scary Tales are books packed with spine-tingling illustrations and stories that will chill your blood. Come on in . . . if you dare!
Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales Ser. #1)
by James PrellerWhen Liam’s family moves into a creepy old house in a strange new town, he immediately feels like something is wrong. It’s as if the house is trying to tell him something, and whatever it is it’s something really bad. Dad thinks Liam’s just missing his dead mother, but when Liam and his sister summon a terrifying spirit through the bathroom mirror, the battle with the house becomes a life-or-death situation. Can the kids persuade Dad to listen to them before it’s too late? Scary Tales are books packed with spine-tingling illustrations and stories that will chill your blood. Come on in . . . if you dare
I Scream, You Scream (Scary Tales Ser. #2)
by James PrellerEnter the world of Samantha Carver, an ordinary kid who loves amusement parks, the smell of popcorn and the joyful terror of a heart-pounding ride. Sam’s got a ticket in her pocket for a very special ride. Soon Sam, along with a boy named Andy, will be screaming for their lives. Scary Tales are books packed with spine-tingling illustrations and stories that will chill your blood. Come on in . . . if you dare
Nightmareland (Scary Tales Ser. #4)
by James PrellerMeet Aaron Wheeler, who just got a strange and new video game. One that sucks him right in. All alone, caught in a snowstorm, a howl comes from the nearby woods. This time, Aaron is playing for his life . . . This is the fourth book in the series. The other titles are: Home Sweet Horror, I Scream,You Scream and Good Night, Zombie. Scary Tales are books packed with spine-tingling stories and illustrations that will chill your blood. Come on in . . . if you dare!
Supergeek 2: Robots, Space And Furry Animals (Supergeek! Ser.)
by Glenn MurphyHow much do you REALLY know about the science that matters? This book features over 300 fun science questions and answers chosen by Glenn Murphy to test your knowledge. Find out all about blood and guts, senses and feelings, robots, furry animals and space. There are instructions at the back of the book that allow you to 'play' the book too, on your own or in a group.
Poo! What IS That Smell?: Everything You Need to Know About the Five Senses (Science Sorted #2)
by Lorna Murphy Glenn MurphyGlenn Murphy, author of the best-selling Why is Snot Green? tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about the five senses. Find out which animal has the biggest eyes, what's inside your ear-holes, why sweaty socks smell so stinky, why sprouts and ice cream taste so different, why we can touch and feel things, and lots more!
A Game of Ghouls: A Game Of Ghouls (The Phenomenals #2)
by F. E. HigginsAn earthquake has rumbled through the twisted city of Degringolade, stopping the town Kronometer and the infamous Phenomenals in their tracks. Legend has it that if the ancient clock stops ticking a terrible fate will befall the people of Degringolade, and there's no denying that the super-mundane entities of the tar-pits are behaving strangely. They know something that the townspeople don't: deep below the city, something has woken up. And it's hungry . . .
Spy Dog: The Gunpowder Plot (Spy Dog Ser.)
by Andrew CopeThe FINAL adventure for Lara the Spy Dog!Mr Big is on the loose. He's planning a final crime that will make him the most famous criminal alive: blowing up every prison in the country!Lara and her spy team have their noses to the ground and know something evil is coming. Lara follows the clues to London and Big Ben's clock tower, where the explosives are set.With help from the spy pups and spy cat, can she stop Mr Big once and for all...before the clock strikes midnight?
The Guggenheim Mystery
by Siobhan Dowd N A Robin StevensMy name is Ted Spark. I am 12 years and 281 days old. I have seven friends.Three months ago, I solved the mystery of how my cousin Salim disappeared from a pod on the London Eye. This is the story of my second mystery. This summer, I went on holiday to New York, to visit Aunt Gloria and Salim. While I was there, a painting was stolen from the Guggenheim Museum, where Aunt Gloria works.Everyone was very worried and upset. I did not see what the problem was. I do not see the point of paintings, even if they are worth £9.8 million. Perhaps that's because of my very unusual brain, which works on a different operating system to everyone else's.But then Aunt Gloria was blamed for the theft - and Aunt Gloria is family. And I realised just how important it was to find the painting, and discover who really had taken it.