When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky - caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat.

On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island's four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie's magic, Cai's bravery and Arthur's talent for thievery to stop him.

Go on a wild adventure into the animal kingdom with naturalist, wildlife cameraman and winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Hamza Yassin.

Hamza's Wild World brings you everything you will ever need to know about the animal kingdom in this fun, fascinating guide packed with hundreds of funny, smelly, awesome, scary, revolting, weird, cute, clever and AMAZING facts! With black-and-white line illustrations, black-and-white photos and infographics throughout.

A dyslexic-friendly layout, made in consultation with Dyslexia Scotland, makes this perfect for every child.

Meet Nova! She’s a scientist. Some people say she’s a genius. Some people even call her Supa Nova – get it? Like a supernova. Basically she’s a huge star, exploding right at you with her adventures!

When Nova invents a plastic-eating monster, she thinks she’s solved the world’s pollution problem. But she doesn’t expect her monster to start rampaging through the city! Can Nova find a way to save the day?

It will take a genius to figure it out!

A brand new, bright and bold full colour graphic novel series – fizzing with fun and invention! Perfect for every graphic novel fan.

From Cat Weldon, author of the acclaimed How To Be A Hero trilogy, comes a hilarious and madcap comic-book form mystery series featuring an intrepid flying mouse detective and her spider sidekick, Webster. Illustrated by Eco de Literatura prize, Ignatz award and Le Blanc Literature prize nominated comic book illustrator Nene Lonergan, who also won the Irish Institue of Designer’s Graduate Award in 2023, Amelia Cheeseheart Investigates: Mummy Mayhem is the perfect big adventure for small readers!
 

From Bethan Woollvin, award-winning creator of New York Times ‘Best Illustrated’ book Little Red, comes the perfect picture book for any child who has started to form collections (whatever oddities these might be...). Stylish, funny and utterly engaging – this is a classic in the making that will delight readers young and old.
 

From inspirational speaker, novelist, amputee and Features Editor at Woman and Home Ella Dove, comes How To Roller-Skate with One Leg with illustrations from Jennifer Jamieson. A funny and uplifting story celebrating friendship, family and overcoming adversity, and described by Jacqueline Wilson as ‘a book to race through, heart thudding, cheering Maya's courage - a book to keep forever because it's so subtle, so surprising, so very special’.

Squirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret – they are the only two talking animals in the world. When bulldozers arrive to redevelop the abandoned theme park they call home, they flee with nothing but Mr Spikes, Duck's beloved 'pet' cactus. Overhearing a conversation between two nincompoop art thieves puts them on the trail of untold riches (according to Squirrel) or a great deed to help the nation (as far as Duck's concerned). Only some surprisingly unhelpful woodland creatures and a temporary lack of transport stand in their way! Young readers will love this zanily brilliant story, full of unlikely scenarios and laugh-out-loud moments.

From author and illustrator Jana Curll, comes an inspiring journey that will help little ones understand that anyone can defy the odds and find their own unique way forward. Follow one plucky little snail’s shimmering journey as they set off on an amazing adventure in this empowering celebration of choice and the unique paths we all tread.
 

From beloved former Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho and emerging illustrator extraordinaire Farah Shah comes a magical picture book and perfect present for children this Christmas. Every Christmas Eve, Christmas Tree mouse brushes away Santa's snowy footprints, nibbles up the mince pie crumbs, and - most importantly - checks on her Santa HQ tablet that all the correct presents are under the tree. But when Christmas Tree Mouse discovers that baby Ola has received the wrong present, it's a CATASTROPHE! Can she use all her special training and determination to save the day? And might Santa himself make a special appearance?
 

The River Thief follows the story of Adderley who discovers Ef – a being who seems part human and part fish – in the river by her home, she is drawn into an adventure that challenges everything she's learnt about the world.
 
Ef is searching for a special stone that they say has been stolen from their people. Could this be the key to the drought that is destroying Adderley's home? Together, Adderley and Ef resolve to recover the stone and return it to its true home, but the river waters are not always on their side and the journey is filled with danger.

Maisie vs Antarctica follows the story of Maisie who thinks her dad is the most boring person in the world. For fun, he does origami (but only triangles) or jigsaw puzzles of a cloudless sky (yep, every piece is blue). It's not until they go on a trip to Antarctica together that Maisie realises there is something weird going on with her dad, as he somehow manages to crash-land a plane and even save her from a leopard seal! Is he a superhero, an alien or something else entirely?
 
Maisie is determined to find out who her dad really is, but she also ends up discovering a whole lot about herself and what it means to be a hero along the way...

Troll is a funny story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself.  In this funny tale, inspired by both internet trolls and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, there is a terrifying troll that lives under a bridge. Unseen, he delights in shouting nasty things to passers-by. But when a d/Deaf bunny unwittingly faces up to him, he realises that it's not so fun to say nasty things to someone's face. Can Troll finally learn to love himself and others?

Nowhere Island is based on an island full of secrets. Four runaways – five, including Junk, the dog – are hiding out here, relying on the man-made world that speeds around them. Wild, silent Pez, who has escaped from a mysterious cult, criminal mastermind Riley, his gentle brother Grayson, and orphaned Gil with his lucky pebble and a head full of dreams. They’re searching for safety, but just when they think they’ve found it, they witness something that puts them in deadly danger. 

The Boy and the Octopus follows the story of Stanley who loves his octopus toy. He dreams of the magical way its skin changes colour; how it hides itself when something scary comes along. In fact, sometimes Stanley wants to be like his octopus and disappear. But Stanley learns how to share his feelings in more than words, and to face difficulties through the power of self-expression and creativity. Featuring stunning illustrations, a supportive parent who gently helps when Stanley encounters bullies, and a message with self-empowerment at its heart, this lyrical and emotional story is both helpful and satisfying. 

Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth follows the story of one mean goose called Gordon. There are plenty of mean geese in the world. You’ve probably met one. But Gordon is the worst. He stomps on sandcastles, punches sharks, and shouts at babies—he’s the worst, and he loves it. Until one day, when Gordon has been particularly mean, Anthony the piglet hands him a flower. And with this one act of kindness, Gordon’s world begins to crumble.

The Girl Who Couldn’t Lie follows the story of Priya Shah who lies. She pretends everything in her life is perfect, so she doesn’t disappoint anyone. But when she puts on a bangle left to her by her Ba – the one person she was always honest with – she finds herself unable to tell a lie.
 
She starts telling people the truth and once she starts, she can’t stop the truths pouring out of her. She hates her dads cooking, she tells Dan Zhang about her crush on him, she shares her best friends’ secrets. As more things go wrong, and her truth-telling spirals out of control, can Priya be honest with the people she loves?

There’s Nothing Cuter Than a Puppy is a hilarious story featuring a wildly competitive gang of alliterative animals taking part in a beauty pageant - from slugs in Santa suits to warthogs in wedding wear!
 
Donkeys in denim, walruses in woolly waistcoats, hyenas in hoop skirts... The Cutest Creature Contest is full of tough competition! But there can only be one winner and there's nothing cuter than a puppy! Or is there...? There’s Nothing Cuter than a Puppy promises glitz, glamour and goofiness galore in this humorous picture book with special cameos from familiar faces

The Secret of the Moonshard is a new magical adventure that follows the story of Domino, an eleven-year-old girl with a strange affliction. If she goes anywhere near magic, it will kill her. Stuck in a floating laboratory by the crueller Science Barons, she has never known a single day of freedom until a mysterious wizard arrives.
 
When Domino discovers that everything she's been told by the Barons is a lie, she escapes to Abzalaymon, a city filled with scientific marvels, hulking thunder lizards and hidden magic. But the Barons are soon on her trial. Domino must brave a hidden realm of magic if she is to uncover a secret that might save the world.

Pablo and Splash are polar opposites and besties for life. Sick to her flippers of the harsh, freezing weather, Splash persuades Pablo to go on a holiday with her, but the pair will end up in a time-travel machine that takes them back to the age of the dinosaurs!

Waiting for Froggo is a hilarious, minimalist story about patience and the ups and downs of waiting with brilliantly expressive characters and charming deadpan humour. Rabbit is waiting for Froggo, quietly and patiently. Mouse is also waiting for Froggo, but not so quietly or patiently... "What's a Froggo?" Mouse asks. "When will they get here? What do they look like?" Rabbit urges Mouse to wait but as more animals show up to join them, things start to get more busy and chaotic. Just as Rabbit is about to lose his temper, Mouse asks the biggest question: what if Froggo doesn't come? This is a wonderful book to help teach your children about friendships and the ability to be patient.

Winter Tales is a stunning treasury of stories celebrating the wonders of winter, and the qualities within that warm our hearts through the long cold. This brilliant book brings together a selection of wintery tales from all over the world – from North America to Siberia, Scotland, France, Russia and Norway. With classic tales like The Nutcracker and The Snow Queen as well as some lesser-known tales like The Mitten and The Silver Pinecones, there is a wintery tale for everyone. Winter Tales is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.

The Big Dreaming is a resonant tale from a master storyteller, exploring what it means to seek comfort in dreams – perfect bedtime reading for all little ones looking for reassurance before going to sleep.
 
The Cold is coming, and it’s time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep: for bears sleep all winter long and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep? And so, Little Bear sets out bravely to find enough dreams to see them through the long winter. On his journey, he discovers dreams of happiness; dreams of homecoming; and dreams of hope. But with the Cold approaching fast, will Little Bear make it back home in time for the Big Dreaming?
 

Joseph Coelho is on a mission: to make poetry accessible to everyone! In Poetry Prompts he shares a life's work of tips, tricks and guides on STARTING to write, perform and enjoy poetry. In this fantastically illustrated compendium, each prompt contains a poem and writing guide, with accompanying video resources created by Joseph Coelho and charity BookTrust. Fun, simple and accessible. The perfect introductory guide to creating poetry.

Tapper Watson is just an ordinary Erisean boy who loves adventure stories. But when one of his sixty-seven cousins sends him away on a smugglers’ submarine through the River Lethe to other worlds, he just wants to go home again. On an unscheduled visit to Earth he meets Fern Shakespeare and a talking plant called Morse, and their adventures begin. But chased through worlds by a pair of trigger-happy lobster mobsters in search of the mysterious Nemo Machine, Tapper begins to realise that he might not be so ordinary after all… A joyous and wildly imaginative mash-up of Greek myth and science-fiction, Tapper Watson and the Quest for the Nemo Machine is filled with extraordinary worlds and characters.

In this unique and magnificent compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us stories of underwater worlds, demon hamsters, bears in outer space, and portals to places unknown, all in just ten words each! Featuring a wealth of talented artists with heritage from all over the world, from the Netherlands to China, Mexico to Iran, each tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today.
 

Ten-Word Tiny Tales is a brilliant merging of pictures and words that will encourage readers to explore the endless possibilities of how a story might unfold. It’s the perfect gift for all those readers to unleash their imaginations.

One Chance Dance is a brand-new novel full of joy and wonder by the author of The House of Shells and Children of the Quicksands. A story which offers both emotional pull and a lot of fun, it is a contemporary adventure of destiny, friendship and dance set in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria.
 
Jomi’s mum left him to find their destiny in Lagos, the city of dreams. Now, Jomi and his friendly bush baby follow her to the city, where their only starting place is a TV dance competition his mum used to love. Lagos is no place for a boy and a bush baby – but things start to look up when Jomi meets a crew of street kids. Together, they come up with a plan: a one-chance dance. If they can get on that TV show, then maybe Jomi’s mum will see him, and they can find their destiny together…

With thoroughly researched historical detail, Call of the Titanic reimagines the sinking of the Titanic and the terrible aftermath in a way that makes it a comfortable read for children to understand and relate to. Lindsay Galvin also includes her trademark story ingredient of myth and legend, linked to reported historical sightings of sea serpents… There is no doubt that this book will be as popular to read in the classroom and as it will be during summer holidays.
 
Young cabin steward, Sid, is proud to be working on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built. Clara dreams of adventure too, but she’s a stowaway in the hold of a much smaller boat, Carpathia. Here she meets the biggest, best dog she’s ever known: Rigel, who is on his way to be reunited with his owner. None of them could have imagined how they would need each other one ice-cold terrible night. Or that an even more extraordinary creature might also answer their call…

Finn Jones Was Here by Simon James Green, illustrated by Jennifer Jamieson is a funny, punch-to-the-gut story about life and death, embracing every opportunity, and making every second count. Award-winning author Simon James Green tackles the theme of bereavement with his natural wit.
 
Eric's best friend, Finn Jones, was the world's biggest prankster. Now Eric can't believe Finn's not here anymore... Or is he? Eric seems to be getting messages from beyond the grave, and as he follows Finn's wild, cryptic instructions, his hope grows that he'll find Finn laughing at the end. The journey also brings memories - and a truth that seems impossible to accept.

Molly, Olive and Dexter by Catherine Rayner is the start of an irresistible new picture book series, which sweetly celebrates friendship and play, all while delivering a reassuring message that loved ones are never too far away.
Molly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox, are three friends who live near the oak tree at the edge of the meadow. Hide-and-seek is Molly’s favourite game, but things aren’t going her way. For starters, Olive and Dexter don't seem to know the rules. And when Molly shows her friends how to play properly, they hide a little too well. Set in a delicately rendered pastoral world of soft colour and shimmering line, this is a picture book that tackles outsize toddler emotions with sensitivity and whimsy

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories by Jarvis is about the day-to-day adventures of two best friends, Bear and Bird. And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear forgets to pack for a picnic (but pretends otherwise), Bird doesn’t let on that she knew all along. And when Bird discovers that Bear has more of a certain talent than she does, well, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel… Full of funny mix-ups, genuine warmth and sweet messages about being a good friend, these classic stories with a retro feel will be treasured by families for years to come.

Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum by Alasdair Beckett-King, illustrated by Claire Powell, is a murder mystery about protagonist Bonnie Montgomery – the world’s best detective. Many people go their whole lives without noticing anything that is afoot, without every experiencing that toe-tingling, stomach-twisting sensation that a mystery is about to unfold. No one has heard of Bonnie except her Grampa Banks... but they might have heard of the great Montgomery Bonbon, the well-dressed gentleman detective who (apart from the hat and moustache) looks suspiciously like a 10-year-old girl. In this case, they must solve the mystery surrounding a highly suspicious death at the Hornville Museum of Natural History and Suchlike. Together they’ll interview some dodgy witnesses, scour the scene for clues and – above all – hope no one notices that Bonnie and Montgomery are never in the same room, at the same time.

All Four Quarters of the Moon by Shirley Marr is a big-hearted, magical story about sisterhood and a family finding their way in a new place. The night of the Mid-Autumn festival, making mooncakes with Ah-Ma, was the last time Peijing remembers her life being the same. Now facing a new home, a new school and a new language, everything is different. Peijing thinks everything is going to turn out okay as long as they all have each other. But cracks are starting to appear in the family. Biju, lovable but annoying, needs Peijing to be the dependable big sister. Ah-Ma keeps forgetting who she is; Ma Ma and Ba Ba are no longer themselves. Peijing has no idea how she’s supposed to cope with the uncertainties of her own world while shouldering the burden of everyone else. If her family are the four-quarters of the mooncake, where does she even fit in?

The Grumpus and his Dastardly, Dreadful Christmas Plan by Alex T. Smith is a heart-warming story that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas, a modern day Grinch. It is a fantastically festive Christmas adventure about a very grumpy character. Do you know about The Grumpus? And his Dastardly, Dreadful Christmas Plan? And about the Awful Thing that happened at the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

The Midnight Panther is a stunning fable about courage and finding your place in the world. Panther is not like the other cats. Leopard has beautiful spots; Tiger has impressive strips and Lion has a magnificent mane. Panther is small, shy, and dark. One night he decides to go and find out where in the jungle he really belongs. Finally summoning the courage to scale the treetops, he answers the call of moonlight and ink-black night. Perhaps up among the stars, he will find out something about his own strength and beauty.

The Spectaculars by Jodie Garnish is a wonderful and enchanting new middle-grade adventure series that combines magic, theatre and danger with a large pinch of starstuff. The Greatest Showman meets The Night Circus. When three figures arrive at Harper’s window in a flying canoe, informing her that she is due to start her apprenticeship, Harper discovers she is a Spectacular – a magical performer, gifted special powers from the stars. Harper is thrilled to be part of the Spectacular’s travelling theatre and boarding school until everything is plunged into great danger. With her new friends Trick and Thief, Harper sets out to save her school... But while dreams come true at the Wondria, nightmares might just be lurking in the wings.

The Lucky Bottle by Chris Wormell is a wonderful adventure story which invites readers to believe in magic, the transformative power of friendship, and hope against all odds. Ten-year-old Jack is stranded on a desert island with no way to escape, but he's been very lucky - he's survived a terrible storm and the mysterious island he’s found himself on has a kindly (if unusual) inhabitant, fresh water and plenty of food. But Jack needs to find his way home, and as he uncovers incredible hidden treasures on the little island, he starts to formulate a plan, one  that will involve witchcraft, terrifying sea monsters and pirates! If Jack's going to succeed, he will need to be very, very lucky.

Our Tower by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Richard Johnson, follows three children living in a tower block as they embark on a magical adventure that will make them see their home in a new light. Drawing on Coelho’s own childhood experiences growing up in a tower block, this modern fable sees the children visiting a strange world inside a tree, only to learn that the real magic they were searching for was in their home all along.

Scientists are Saving the World by Saskia Gwinn and Ana Albero is a celebration of science today, shining a light on some of its best-loved, and lesser known, heroes. Featuring 20 inspiring scientists, the book explores the latest questions being asked about everything from space to the environment, from the oceans to time travel

Fight Back by A.M. Dassu follows thirteen-year-old Midlands teenager Aaliyah as she faces racial tension following a terrorist attack at a local concert. Aaliyah decides to speak up and wear a hijab to show that she is proud of her identity, but when her right to do this at school is questioned, she discovers that she is not alone and must make a stand for all her peers who feel discriminated against for who they are

Wilder than Midnight by Cerrie Burnell is an evocative adventure set deep in an enchanted forest, following three very different girls – one tired of being good and staying to the path, one dreaming of escaping her prison, and another, raised by wolves and full of spells. Inspired by Burnell’s own experience of limb difference, the book celebrates individuality and found family

We Sang Across the Sea: The Empire Windrush and Me provides a powerful and moving account of the voyage of HMT Empire Windrush in the form of a brand-new poem by national treasure Benjamin Zephaniah. The hopes, dreams and bravery of the Windrush generation are expressed through the real-life experiences of Trinidadian musician, Mona Baptiste, accompanied by vivid illustrations

It’s a Wonderful World: How to Protect the Planet and Change the Future written by Jess French and illustrated by Aleesha Nandhra provides an introduction to nature conservation and protection, teaching children about the importance of diversity of plants, animals, and environments, and how to protect these wonderful and crucial elements of our world. Vibrant illustrations bring vet, author, and TV presenter French’s facts about the natural world to life, showing kids that they can find wonder in the most unusual places.

Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good written and illustrated by Louie Stowell, follows Norse god Loki who, after one prank too many, is banished to live as a ‘normal’ eleven-year-old boy, only allowed to return to Asgard if he can improve himself within one month. To track his progress, Loki has to keep a magic diary which forces him to confess the truth – and anyone reading Loki’s diary is about to learn that this god hasn’t a clue how to tell good from bad, trust from tricks or friends from enemies

Jummy at the River School is the debut novel by Sabine Adeyinka, following Jummy, who is excited to have won a place at the River School, the finest girls’ boarding school in Nigeria, even though her best friend Caro can’t join her. School is everything she dreamt of, but when Caro arrives to work, rather than learn, Jummy has to bring her friends together to help.

When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle transports readers to London in 1941 where young Joseph is sent to live with Mrs F, a gruff woman who only cares for the rundown zoo she runs and gorilla, Adonis. As boy and gorilla grow close and secrets are revealed, what will happen if the bombs falling on the city set Adonis rampaging free?

When the Sky Falls won the Children's Fiction Award at this year's Books Are My Bag Readers Awards. 
 

The Night The Moon Went Missing tells the story of Moon, who becomes upset that people on Earth seem happy to see Sun but go to sleep when he comes out. Little does he know that little girl Lucy loves to look up at him, so when Moon disappears one night, it falls to her to find out where he has gone and show him how much he is loved

The Story of Afro Hair: 5,000 Years of History, Fashion and Styles by K.N. Chimbiri, illustrated by Joelle Avelino, is the ultimate guide to Afros, diving into the history, fashion and styles of Afro hair over the last 5,000 years, from the Kingdom of Benin to Henry VIII’s court, the Harlem Renaissance to 1980s Britain.

Julia and The Shark, written by The Girl of Ink & Stars author Kiran Millwood Hargreaves and illustrated by Tom De Freston, follows Julia who is living on a remote Scottish island for the summer while her dad works and her mum tries to find the elusive Greenland shark. When her mother’s obsessions threaten to submerge them all, Julia embarks on an adventure with dark depths and a lighthouse full of hope.

Maddy Yip is perfectly happy in life, until she realises that everyone she knows has a talent – except for her! Maddy is determined to change that, with the help of her brothers, bewildered grandad and her best friend Dev. There are disastrous attempts at breakdancing and playing the recorder, revolting cakes, and a magic disappearing trick that ends up with an escaped guinea pig. Will Maddy ever find her true calling?

Wild Child: A Journey Through Nature by award-winning conservationist Dara McNulty is a family friendly guide to the natural world, teaching children fascinating facts about native birds, animals and plants, and much more. With illustrations by Barry Falls, the book combines explanations of how the natural world works with activities for readers to do at home and advice for young conservationists.

Being kind is super important, but it isn't always easy. Using a goodhearted, enthusiastic little boy's perspective, a lot of sensitivity and a little gentle humour, this story explores the potential pitfalls of trying to be kind, and what being kind really means. To be truly kind, it turns out, you have to try to look at things from other people's points of view. 

Three tiny, ancient beings – Moss, Burnet and Cumulus, once revered as Guardians and caretakers of the Wild World – wake from winter hibernation in their beloved ash tree home. But when it is destroyed, they set off on an adventure to find more of their kind, a journey which takes them first into the deep countryside and then the heart of a city. Helped along the way by birds and animals, the trio search for a way to survive and thrive in a precious yet disappearing world ...

Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit - and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality. Weirdo is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by two veteran writers, and introduces an exciting debut illustrator. Together they have created a picture book that adults and children alike will treasure.

If you met a dragon, could you keep it secret? One day in the forest, Winnie discovers the last dragon in the whole world. His fabulous friends, the gryphon, the winged lion and the tree-man, are the last of their kind, too. They’ll be in danger if grown-ups discover them. But can Winnie really keep them secret?

Divorce is tough for any kid. But when - like Vi's parents - your mum is ex-secret service and your dad is a retired bad guy, 'till death do us part' takes on a whole new meaning. And with her parents' focus on each other, the real super-villains are having a field day. To save her family - and the world - from evil domination, Vi must turn spy ...

Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side… Inside is Zheng, who’s escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too. And so begins an exhilarating adventure in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all…

Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are enjoying the final journey of the Highland Falcon, Britain's most famous steam train. But when a precious jewel goes missing, Harrison and his new friend Lenny find themselves at the centre of the investigation. Can they solve the mystery and catch the culprit before they reach the end of the line?
Hear whispers in the dining car, find notes in the library, and unknown passengers among the luggage as you help Harrison to solve the mystery aboard one of the world's grandest trains.

Sylvie wakes one night, suddenly, without knowing why. Then she sees the most spectacular sight – a pair of wings, enormous in size, made of the softest snow-white feathers imaginable. An angel in her bedroom … a snow angel. He tells her that he is here to look after her, for Sylvie is not as well as she seems... Many months later, as Sylvie recovers from her illness, she longs to see her snow angel again. He saved her life, after all. There is so much she wants to tell him, so much she wants to know. Will he ever come back to her? And how can Sylvie make sure that everyone she loves has their own snow angel, to keep them safe, too?

Told from the perspective of a bully, this book explores themes of bullying and homelessness, while celebrating kindness, friendship and the potential everyone has to change for the good. 

Tamarind never knew her Indian mum, Chinty, who died soon after she was born. So when she arrives at her ancestral home, a huge mansion in the Himalayas surrounded by luxuriant gardens, she’s full of questions for her extended family. But instead of answers, she finds an ominous silence – and a trickle of intriguing clues: an abandoned hut, a friendly monkey, a glowing star ring, and a strange girl in the garden who calls herself Ishta. Slowly, Tamarind unravels a mystery at the heart of who she is …

The story of best friends Bear and Squirrel who find that although it’s good to have someone to see you through good times and bad, friends can sometimes be overbearing. When Bear breaks Squirrel’s favourite teacup, Squirrel decides he needs some time alone

Flinty Bo Diddle is writing a tune for his fiddle. All his diddles have lined up nicely – except for one who keeps going DUM, right in the middle! No matter what he tries he just can’t get this diddle to diddle like it’s supposed to! A story about standing out from the crowd that will have you in fits of giggles!

Nine-year-old Alfie Blackstack’s parents have met a very unfortunate end. Now he’s living in the super creepy Switherbroom Hall with his mad-haired Aunt Gertie and warty Aunt Zita. The thing is, Alfie’s aunts aren’t just weird – they’re witches! When the circus arrives in town Alfie makes his first ever friend, the fearless Calypso Fagan. But when Calypso’s little sister Nova disappears, they must face the terrifying Head Witch in a race to find Nova and stop the next Witch War.

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of DNA for younger readers. All living things grow – every plant and every animal, including human beings. Some things grow fast and others grow slowly; some things grow by tiny degrees, while others grow to be enormous. Yet there's something about the way we grow that links us all together. Ever since you were the size of a dot, your body has been following a set of instructions: a code, which connects you with every creature on the planet...

When a mysterious boy washes in with the tide, the citizens believe he's the Enemy - the god who drowned the world - come again to cause untold chaos. Only Ellie, a fearless young inventor living in a workshop crammed with curiosities, believes he's innocent. But the Enemy can take possession of any human body and the ruthless Inquisition are determined to destroy it forever. To save the boy, Ellie must prove who he really is - even if that means revealing her own dangerous secret . . .

Tackle the plastic problem with Isatou Ceesay by recycling waste into beautiful objects. Marvel at the intelligence of chimpanzees with Jane Goodall. Learn why it's important to shop fair trade and cruelty-free with Anita Roddick and The Body Shop. Resist devastating deforestation and plant seeds of change with Wangari Maathai. Written with hope and encouragement, this book shows that all actions, big and small, can be powerful in the fight against climate breakdown.

A rollicking rhyming story about two bears, a jar of honey and the consequences of not sharing. When one bear with a very rumbly tummy steals a jar of honey from the other, it sparks a hilarious trail of events that lead to an epic and calamitous conclusion.

Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award

Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya’s father – separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria. With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet detail, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling – filled with warmth, hope and humanity.

In Griselda Bone's gloomy orphanage, daydreaming is banned, skipping is forbidden and Christmas is well and truly cancelled. But for Phoebe and her sausage dog Herb, is it possible that, just when things seem at their bleakest, magic awaits in the swirling, snow-filled air? 

The Somerset Tsunami follows Fortune Sharpe, a young girl sent away from home to find work dressed as a boy. She is soon employed at a manor house, but Barrow Hill's inhabitants harbour dangerous secrets of their own, the suspicious owner is hunting for witches, and the house itself is a little too close to the sea.
 

Starbird is a magical story about love, freedom, and the wisdom of children. Starbird's songs weave the richest dreams and delight all who hear him, but when the Moon King traps him in a cage as gift for his daughter, the colour and life in his voice begin to drip away. While the Moon King is blinded by greed and selfishness, his young daughter can clearly see the injustice and cruelty of his actions. A heartfelt, lyrical story that shows the importance of standing up for what is right.
 

Have you got 2 minutes? That's all the time it takes to become a #2minutesuperhero. Plastic is everywhere. It is in the rivers and it is in the sea. We need superheroes to fight plastic and help save our oceans. Read this essential book and find out how you can become a #2minutesuperhero by completing 50 missions to fight plastic at home, school and on your days out. Informative, practical and positive, this guide for children is written by Martin Dorey, anti-plastic campaigner and author of the bestselling No. More. Plastic.

As life for German Jews becomes increasingly perilous, Anna’s parents put her on a train leaving for England. But the war follows her to Kent, and soon Anna finds herself caught up in a web of betrayal and secrecy. How can she prove whose side she’s on when she can’t tell anyone the truth? But actions speak louder than words, and Anna has a dangerous plan…

Fresh off the boat from England, Vita Marlowe has a job to do. Her beloved grandfather Jack has been cheated out of his home and possessions by a notorious conman with Mafia connections. Seeing Jack's spirit is broken, Vita is desperate to make him happy again, so she devises a plan to outwit his enemies and recover his home. She finds a young pickpocket, working the streets of the city. And, nearby, two boys with highly unusual skills and secrets of their own are about to be pulled into her lawless, death-defying plan.

Swift lives with his pack in the mountains, until one day his home and family are lost. Alone and starving, Swift must make a choice: stay and try to eke out a desperate life on the borders of his old hunting grounds, or strike out and find a new place to call home. The journey Swift must go on is long and full of peril for a lone wolf, and he'll need to take every chance he can. Will he find the courage to survive all by himself?

David and Penny arrive in a strange new home in a forest. Other creatures live here – magical creatures – like Pog. He’s one of the First Folk, tasked with protecting the boundary between the worlds. But David is drawn into the forest, lured by a darker entity, who tells him there’s a way he can bring his dead mother back …

Little Bear has just woken up from his long winter sleep. But when he pokes his head out of the den, the world around him is vast, white and silent. The only thing he sees is a smooth little stone, just as alone in the snowy wilderness as he is. He nestles it in tight to his fur and off they go in search of friends.

 

The international bestseller that celebrates the myriad talents that each child brings to the world.

Smart is not just ticks and crosses,
smart is building boats from boxes.
Painting patterns, wheeling wagons,
being mermaids, riding dragons...

England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, Pet’s world has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the clifftops are a terrifying battleground, and her family is torn apart. This is the story of a girl who is small, afraid and unnoticed. A girl who freezes with fear at the enemy planes ripping through the skies overhead. A girl who is somehow destined to become part of the strange, ancient legend of the Daughters of Stone …