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Monsterbook: Pongdollop and the School Stink (Monsterbook)
By Michael Broad. 2009
Pongdollop wants his fellow monsters to join him in an uprising – and his secret weapon is a real stinker!…
Urk and Will have sniffed him out, but can they stop this smelly scoundrel from taking over the world?Monsterbook: Lumpydump And The Terror Teacher (Monsterbook)
By Michael Broad. 2009
Will's new teacher, Mrs Dumpy, is really, really mean! And his monster friend, Urk, thinks she's hiding a MONSTROUS secret.…
Can a trip to the Horror Hills uncover the terror teacher's putrid plan?Join Will and Urk for another laugh-out-loud adventure!The Monster Story-Teller
By Jacqueline Wilson. 1995
One morning at school, Natalie is very bored. Then she has a big surprise - there is a tiny monster…
at the window, waving at her! Suddenly Natalie's day is much more exciting . . .They whizz off together for some monster fun, and soon Natalie has lots of special stories to tell!The Monster Story-Teller
By Jacqueline Wilson. 1997
"Monster Planet, here we come!"One morning at school, Natalie is feeling bored - until a tiny monster waves at her…
from a plant on the classroom window sill. The monster whizzes her off in his mini flying saurcer for some MONSTER FUN. Now Natalie really has some monster stories to tell.An exciting and funny adventure from the award-winning author of THE DINOSAUR'S PACKED LUNCH.Monster Republic: Omnibus Edition (Monster Republic Ser. #1)
By Ben Horton. 2012
An explosion in a nuclear power plant. Kids patched up with scavaged body parts and bionic implants.A growing army of…
superhuman soldiers programmed for destruction. Shunned by his family and friends, Cameron joins forces with the Monster Republic to seek revenge on the psycho scientist who did this to them.The Monster Crisp-Guzzler
By Malorie Blackman. 2012
At her new school, Mira discovers she has a very unusual teacher - a teacher who turns into a real-life…
dragon when she eats crisps! This comes in very handy when the class run into trouble on a school trip to the seaside...The Monster Crisp-Guzzler
By Malorie Blackman. 2012
At her new school, Mira discovers she has a very unusual teacher - a teacher who turns into a real-life…
dragon when she eats crisps! This comes in very handy when the class run into trouble on a school trip to the seaside...The Miracle on Ebenezer Street
By Catherine Doyle. 2020
'An absolute Christmas cracker!' Ross MontgomeryWhen George stumbles across Marley's Curiosity Shop, he finds a mysterious and magical snow globe.…
George and his Scrooge of a dad are soon swept on an incredible adventure to Christmases past, present and future. With help from an enthusiastic elf, a rather grumpy purple reindeer and a very mischievous Nan, can George find a way to bring the joy of Christmas home once again?A fabulously festive story about Christmas, family, and magic!An enchanting tale of Christmas magic from multi-award-winning and bestselling writer Catherine Doyle. A treat for the whole family, perfect for fans of The Christmasaurus and A Boy Called Christmas.'Fizzes with festive fun!' Abi Elphinstone'Vividly exciting . . . Destined to become a Christmas classic' Louise O'NeillMermaid Curse: The Silver Dolphin (Mermaid Curse)
By Louise Cooper. 2008
Lizzy Baxter is thrilled when her family moves to Cornwall – she's always loved the beach. Lizzy doesn't realise, but…
she has a special connection with the sea – and the mysterical mermaids and silver dolphins who swim there. But there's much more to the beautiful blue-green world than magic. The evil sea queen is plotting to steal something precious – something that belongs to Lizzy. The Mermaid Curse quartet is a perfect blend of fantasy and reality for readers aged 8–10.Mermaid Curse: The Rainbow Pool (Mermaid Curse #Vol. 3)
By Louise Cooper. 2008
Since her family moved to Cornwall, Lizzy's world has been turned upside down by the discovery that she has a…
long-lost brother, Kes, and even more amazingly that their mother is a mermaid. Now Kes is blackmailed by the evil mermaid queen into parting with the precious silver pearl which makes her even more powerful.Mermaid Curse: The Golden Circlet (Mermaid Curse)
By Louise Cooper. 2008
Lizzy Baxter's life is turned upside down when she moves to Cornwall and discovers that she has a long-lost brother…
and that their mother is a mermaid. Lizzy soon learns that the tranquil underwater world is ruled by an evil mermaid queen, Taran, who will stop at nothing to complete her power. After a terrifying battle, Taran is one step nearer to her goal. But then she disappears. Lizzy is suspicious. She knows Taran needs the black pearl – the key to ultimate power – but how is she planning to get it?A thrilling final episode by Louise Cooper, the renowned fantasy writer.Mermaid Curse: The Black Pearl (Mermaid Curse)
By Louise Cooper. 2008
Since her family moved to Cornwall, Lizzy's world has been turned upside down by the discovery that she has a…
long-lost brother, Kes, and even more amazingly that their mother is a mermaid. Now Lizzy and her new family must bravely battle the evil sea queen and her terrfying servant, for Lizzy has a powerful treasure and the sea queen will stop at nothing to get it.Exciting and full of dark mystery and suspense, ideal for girls of 8–10 who love stories with an edge.The Lost Barkscrolls: The Edge Chronicles (The edge Chronicles Ser.)
By Chris Riddell, Paul Stewart. 2010
These exciting tales are ideal for those new to the Edge or as an addition to the collection of any…
fan. They feature stories from each of the Edge trilogies: one from the time of Twig, one from the time of Quint, Twig's father, and one from the time of Rook, Twig's grandson. Meet well-known characters from the Edgeworld and get a tantalising glimpse into the last Edge novel ever - released in 2009.The collection also includes a beautiful fold-out timeline of the Edgeworld and CLOUD WOLF and THE STONE PILOT, World Book Day stories that fans have repeatedly asked to see again.Lord Brocktree (Redwall #13)
By Brian Jacques. 2000
The thirteenth book in the beloved, bestselling Redwall saga - soon to be a major Netflix movie!Salamandastron, under the guardianship…
of old Lord Stonepaw, is under threat from an enemy of immense and terrifying power. Ungatt Trunn, the wildcat who can make the stars fall from the sky, has attacked with his Blue Hordes and is determined that the fortress should be his. The mountain's defences are weak and it seems that nothing can stand in his way. Nothing, that is, but the badger Lord Brocktree, who is drawn to Salamandastron by an undeniable sense of duty. But if he is to rescue the mountain from Trunn and his verminous hordes, he must gather about him an army capable of defeating them in battle. Together with the irrepressible haremaid, Dotti, and a host of brave creatures, Brocktree journeys to Salamandastron to fulfil his destiny.The Little Town of Marrowville (Little Town of Marrowville)
By John Robertson. 2019
*A hilarious, dark adventure for kids and adults!*'A book aimed at kids that captures youthful humour perfectly. By which we…
mean it's energetic, weird, and delightfully disgusting - 10/10' Starbust Magazine'The bloodthirsty, heartfelt romp your brutal inner child craves' BlizzardComedyIn a town surrounded by deadly mist, and filled with oddities, two young siblings become orphans.And that's the best thing that's happened to them all day.Howard Howard was a Wrecker (a brute and bully by profession) who was brutal and bullish to his children - Aubrey and Aubrey's Sister. Howard Howard deserved to be turned into mince, and thanks to a mysterious duo called The Grinders, that's exactly what happened to Howard Howard. Hunted by the police and their father's gang of Wreckers, the siblings find some new friends to help keep them safe: a talented burglar named Charlie (who has no bones, but a great moustache) and a sword-wielding assassin named Calo (who has a sword, duh.) In a town already revelling in its own chaos and with new dangers around every corner, Aubrey's Sister and Aubrey stumble into a world of secrets, myths and monsters.The Little Mermaid: A Magic Beans Story
By Linda Newbery. 2001
The moving tale of a little mermaid, who was prepared to sacrifice everything for the love of a prince. This…
mesmerizing classic is one of the greatest love stories of all time. This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.Keeper of the Realms: The Dark Army (Keeper of the Realms)
By Marcus Alexander. 2013
'Your abilities as a Keeper allow you to open doors that others can not.'Imprisoned in the mythical world of Bellania,…
CHARLIE KEEPER is at the mercy of Lord Bane's guards while her loyal friends have been sold into slavery. When the TERRIFYING Edge Darkmount breaks into her cell, he promises to decipher the meaning of her mysterious pendant - and unlock the secrets of Bellania - if she will help him get revenge on Bane. But can she TRUST him? The future of the realm relies on Charlie's special powers. Even if she escapes it may take more than she can summon to overthrow the evil lord - it may take an entire army . . .** A contemporary fantasy adventure for 10+ with elements of The Wizard of Oz, Lemony Snicket and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Perfect for fans of Tolkien's The Hobbit and Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell's The Edge Chronicles. ** 'I would rather read Crow's Revenge than Harry Potter!' - Michael B, Year 7Keeper of the Realms: Crow's Revenge (Keeper of the Realms)
By Marcus Alexander. 2012
Book one in this new fantasy adventure series, Keeper of the Realms.'I've just had a flesh-eating giant tearing around my…
house and now I'm in this strange land I don't know anything about!'CHARLIE KEEPER has been forced from her home by a bloodthirsty and terrifying stranger. But in escaping she discovers her house holds the gateway to the REALM OF BELLANIA - a place of myth, magic . . . and an evil Lord with a very bad attitude.NOW its fate rests squarely upon Charlie's shoulders. But before she can untangle the mystery that will save Bellania, she needs the answer to a life-changing secret her guardian, the dastardly Mr Crow, has been keeping from her . . . Just who is Charlie Keeper? A contemporary fantasy adventure for 10+ with elements of The Wizard of Oz and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.Discover more at www.keeperoftherealms.com+ Previously published as Who is Charlie Keeper?Keeper of the Realms: Blood and Fire (Keeper of the Realms)
By Marcus Alexander. 2014
The final book in this fun fantasy adventure series, Keeper of the Realms - Lemony Snicket meets The Wizard of…
Oz!'Keepers have and forever will be charged with the most dangerous tasks'Charlie Keeper went to sleep thinking the battle was over. She should have known better.The mighty dragons, known as the Winged Ones, are trapped outside Bellania. Guarded by the barbaric Stomen they cannot return - leaving the ruthless Lord Bane free to rampage across the mystical realm. Only a lost pendant can free them and only Charlie Keeper can find it. But time is running out and Bane's army of monstrous creations grows more deadly by the day . . . The odds are stacked against Bellania's youngest keeper. Could the next battle be her last?** A contemporary fantasy adventure for 10+ with elements of The Wizard of Oz, Lemony Snicket and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. ** Perfect for fans of Tolkien's The Hobbit and Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell's The Edge Chronicles. ** 'I would rather read Crow's Revenge than Harry Potter!' - Michael B, Year 7About the author:After several incident-filled years of travelling the world Marcus Alexander decided to pack in all serious attempts at reaching maturity and instead embraced the much more suitable world of parchment scribbling for a living. Marcus has a fondness for causing mischief, knows how to run really, really fast when he's in trouble and knows how to duck out of sight when someone points the long, bony finger of blame. Find out more about him and Charlie's adventures at www.keeperoftherealms.comAlso Available:Keeper of the Realms: Crow's Revenge (book 1)Keeper of the Realms: The Dark Army (book 2)Crown of Crystal Flame (Tairen Soul #5)
By C. L. Wilson. 2010
“[Wilson] will dazzle readers.”—Chicago Tribune First time in print! The incomparable USA Today and New York Times bestseller C.L. Wilson continues…
her phenomenal Tairen Soul series with Crown of Crystal Flame, an epic romantic adventure that combines sweeping fantasy with breathtaking paranormal romance. Popular author Christine Feehan is an enthusiastic fan of Wilson’s magnificent saga, and anyone who adores the dark, epic fantasy of Terry Goodkind will be captivated by the further adventures of the woodcutter’s daughter Ellysetta and her lover, the Fey King Rain, as they prepare for the ultimate battle to save their world, the mystical Fading Lands, from the all devouring Darkness.