The first book in the Anne Shirley Series 'Oh, it seems so wonderful that I'm going to live with you and belong to you. I've never belonged to anybody'When a scrawny, freckled girl with bright red hair arrives on Prince Edward Island, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are taken by surprise; they'd asked for a quiet boy to help with the farm work at Green Gables. But how can you return a friendless child to a grim orphanage when she tells you her life so far has been a 'perfect graveyard of buried hopes'? And so, the beguiling chatterbox stays. Full...

The second book in the Anne Shirley series. 'Having adventures comes natural to some people,' said Anne serenely. 'You just have a gift for them or you haven't.' Five years ago, Anne arrived at Avonlea a skinny orphan without a friend in the world; now it would be impossible to imagine Green Gables without her. Anne's high spirits and warm heart have won her a family and friends who love her. But when she starts a job as a teacher at her old school, the real test of her character begins: at 'half past sixteen', she's not much older than...

The third book in the Anne of Green Gables series‘All life lessons are not learned at college. Life teaches them everywhere.’At eighteen years old Anne is leaving Green Gables for university – her life’s dream. But her feelings are bittersweet: although excited to see the world, she is heartbroken to leave her home and everyone she loves. Anne spends her first days at college lonely and anxious that she doesn’t fit in, but before long she has made new friends – including dark, handsome Roy Gardner, who seems to have stepped from her dreams. When her childhood friend Gilbert Blythe...

Best friends Charlotte and Mia can't bear it when Charlotte's family moves far away. But when they become trainee Secret Princesses they begin an amazing adventure together - and they can see each other whenever they like! Once in a blue moon, a tiara shaped constellation forms high in the sky above Wishing Star Palace. The four girls that make a wish on these special stars get their wishes granted by the Secret Princesses ... but Princess Poison is determined that this year the wishes won't come true ...

Kari plunges into the world of espionage on a mission to save her parents while trying to impress the guy she’s been in love with forever.When sixteen-year-old Kari’s dad sends her an unexpected text, she and her brother immediately go into hiding. Because when your parents are super-spies and your dad declares a Code Black, it can only mean something bad. Very bad.Kari soon discovers that her parents have been disavowed and declared traitors, and she’s determined to clear their names. Breaking into the Agency seems like a reasonable plan, especially with the help of a team that includes her...

No one crosses the wall of light . . . except for one girl who doesn’t remember who she is, where she came from, or how she survived. A harrowing, powerful debut thriller about finding yourself and protecting your future—no matter how short and uncertain it may be. The Arclight is the last defence. The Fade can’t get in. Outside the Arclight’s border of high-powered beams is the Dark. And between the Light and the Dark is the Grey, a narrow, barren no-man’s-land. That’s where the rescue team finds Marina, a lone teenage girl with no memory of the horrors...

It's Alice's senior year in high school, and with this three-book compilation, you won't miss a moment of it. Senior year is a big deal, but is Alice ready for it? Big decisions (college). Big parties (senior prom!). Big heartache (Patrick is in college--halfway across the country!). Alice needs to step up in a big way--to weather unexpected storms of all sorts. Including the following books: Alice in Charge Incredibly Alice Alice on Board

Blistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future. The Patriot Army was shaped and strengthened by the desperate circumstances of the Valley Forge winter. This is where Curzon the boy becomes Curzon the young man. In addition to the hardships of soldiering, he lives with the fear of discovery, for he is an escaped slave passing for free. And then there is Isabel, who is also at Valley Forge—against her will. She and Curzon have to sort out the tangled threads of their friendship while figuring out what stands between the two of them and true freedom.

As the Revolutionary War rages on, Isabel and Curzon have narrowly escaped Valley Forge—but their relief is short-lived. Before long they are reported as runaways, and the awful Bellingham is determined to track them down. With purpose and faith, Isabel and Curzon march on, fiercely determined to find Isabel’s little sister Ruth, who is enslaved in a Southern state—where bounty hunters are thick as flies.Heroism and heartbreak pave their path, but Isabel and Curzon won’t stop until they reach Ruth, and then freedom, in this grand finale.

If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl?As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at...

In the fifth book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, teenage spy Alex travels to Venice to discover the truth about his past. But the truth lies with a criminal organization known as Scorpia, and Alex must make a choice … work for MI6 once more, or betray everything he believes in. A bold and stylish graphic adaptation of Alex Rider’s fifth mission.

Join Luna and Finn at the Art Gallery and step inside famous works of art by Van Gogh, Damien Hirst, Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol and many more! Finn doesn't recognize his own family in the art he sees... but maybe all he needs is a good friend. In this follow-up to Luna Loves Library Day, we meet Luna’s mom, celebrate great art, great friendships, and learn that not all families are the same. 

When Luna dances, she feels like the world's volume turns up, like all colors brighten, like sunlight sparkles behind every cloud. But when she takes her dance exam she ducks, dives, spins and... falls. Luna thinks she can't be a real dancer now. Can Luna's family convince her otherwise? Discover the joy of dancing and the importance of family, whatever your culture, ability or style with Luna!

What can you see on the farm today? Children will find out in this beautifully illustrated Shine-a-Light title, which looks at farming through the seasons. Full-colour artwork gives an insight into winter, spring, summer, and autumn on the farm, including how baby animals are cared for and how crops are grown and harvested. In addition, the unique design of the book allows children to discover  a “hidden” image by holding the page up to a bright light, much like a lift-the-flap mechanism. For children aged 3 and up, this is a wonderful introduction to life on a farm.

Watch a skyscraper spring up with this beautifully illustrated interactive book! By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a light behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how large buildings are constructed, who builds them, and all about the amazing machines they use in the process. The innovative see-through feature fulfils a similar function to lift-the-flaps books, but has the added interactive dimension of the child being able to see both the surface and the hidden picture at the same time.

What is hidden in the world around us?  Meet a family who live in the city and discover what they do and where they go! Spend a day in the city and follow the family as they travel to work and to school, shop, relax in the park, enjoy a play, and eat dinner in a restaurant. A wonderful first introduction to life in the big city with a unique design that adds a whole new dimension of enjoyment for children, this book is a fun and innovative non-fiction title that children will enjoy! For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light...

Discover the secrets of the human body with this beautiful new Shine-a-Light title. Children can see muscles flex as a football is kicked, watch food travel through the digestive system as an apple is eaten, and take a peek at the skeleton holding a small boy upright while his height is measured. Sleep, dreaming, growing, and illness are also included, along with many other secrets of the human body.  The unique design of the book allows children to discover a “hidden“ image by holding the page up to a bright light, or shining a torch behind the page.

Explore a world that existed millions of years before people lived on the Earth, when extraordinary animals roamed the land. From the fierce Tyrannosaurus rex to the birdlike Compsognathus, the hidden wonders of the dinosaur world are revealed.Shine a flashlight behind the page or hold it to the light to reveal what is hidden in and around different places and things. Discover a world of great surprises!

This big, beautiful and brilliantly creative story takes children on an adventure through the oceans. Memorable animal characters present intriguing information and the bright illustrations are crammed with inventive details. At the back of the book readers will find a checklist of animals to spot and a map to log their journey.

Dive beneath the waves with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the busy illustrated scenes to find more than 250 sea creatures. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Arctic Ocean, shallow rockpools to the deepest, darkest depths they are sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the creatures spotted. Did you know Great White sharks can have up to 300 teeth? That Narwhals get called the unicorns of the sea? Or that Beluga whales can swim backwards? With colourful photos and lots of fun activities that kids...

Go on a round-the-world adventure with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the illustrated scenes to find more than 250 landmarks, animals and cultural sights. From the beaches of Rio to the parks of Tokyo, the busy streets of Paris to the wonders of Cairo they are sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the things spotted. Did you know that Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain? That Ayer’s Rock appears to glow red in the sunset and sunrise? Or that Rio de Janeiro's carnival is one of...

Meet insects from around the world with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the busy illustrated scenes to find more than 250 insects and other minibeasts. From British Gardens to the Amazon Rainforest, Australian Wetlands to the dry deserts they are sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the creatures spotted. Did you know that a bee’s wings can beat over 200 times in a second? That there may be as many as 2.5 million species of insect in the rainforest? Or that forest bugs change colour with...

Travel back in time with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the busy illustrated scenes to find more than 250 objects, animals and people. From the Iron Age to Ancient Egypt, The Vikings to Victorian Britain they are sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the things spotted. Did you know that the Romans built around 8,000 kilometers of roads across the whole empire? That cats were very important in Ancient Egypt? Or that Queen Victoria came to the throne when she was just 18 years old? With...

Meet animals from around the world with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the busy illustrated scenes to find more than 250 animals. From the Serengeti to the Amazon rainforest, the wild Arctic to British woodland they are sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the animals spotted. Did you know a giraffe has three hearts? That woodpeckers have very long tongues? Or that scorpions can glow in the dark? With colourful photos and lots of fun activities that kids will love, it’s the perfect book for kids...

The Five are on a special mission to help create a little public garden to honour late Mr Tidyworth. But when Timmy digs up a shining silver necklace, they must find out who buried it and just how valuable it really is...Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. The most famous racehorse in England is being trained in Kirren, and the Famous Five are eager to watch. But when the horse bolts, the friends need to think quickly to make sure he isn't lost or injured. The whole of England is depending on them! In addition to the Famous Five novels, Enid Blyton wrote a clutch of short stories based on the characters. These were published in magazines and collected in the Famous Five Short Story Collection...

The hazy days of Wimbledon are the unlikely first link in a terrifying chain of events. Alex Rider, reluctant teenage spy, is forced into hiding after his recce mission as a ballboy makes him a target for a murderous Chinese gang. Sent to the island Skeleton Key, Alex is thrown into further danger as from there, General Sarov – an insane Russian – has plans to destroy the world. Alone, with just a handful of gadgets, Alex must outwit Sarov as the seconds tick away…

Relaxing in the south of France, reluctant MI6 agent Alex Rider is finally able to feel like any ordinary fourteen-year-old, until a sudden, ruthless attack on his hosts plunges him back into a world of violence and mystery. And this time, MI6 don’t want to know. Alex is determined to track down his friends’ attackers, even if he must do it alone. But it’s a path that leads to a long-buried secret – and a discovery more terrible than anything he could have imagined. Alex Rider has 90 minutes to save the world. A bold and stylish reissue of the groundbreaking and hugely popular...

Bob is an independent dog. He knows he could still make it on his own if he had to, even though he now has a home with his human friend Julia, regular meals, belly rubs, and a bed to call his own. But even though he has everything he could ask for, something is still missing. Someone is missing. Someone who Bob thought was gone forever. Until the day he realizes she's not. Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane...

Join Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special, newly-created adventure with full-colour illustrations throughout.When the Famous Five are enjoying a picnic on Kirrin Island they spot a lamb in trouble. With no one else on hand to help, it's up to the Five to launch a rescue mission. Will they make it in time?Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into six short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series.When George is kept awake at night by a toothache, she notices a light on the supposedly empty Kirrin Island. While George is at the dentist the others decide to investigate and strange things start happening...Can the Famous Five solve this mystery?

Like her classmates, builder Iggy and inventor Rosie, scientist Ada, has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things stuck to a rose? Why are there hairs growing inside your nose? When her house fills with a horrific, toe-curling smell, Ada knows it’s up to her to find the source. Not afraid of failure, she embarks on a fact-finding mission and conducts scientific experiments, all in the name of discovery. But, this time, her experiments lead to even more stink and get her into trouble! Inspired by real-life makers such as Ada Lovelace and Marie...

Rosie Revere dreamed of becoming a great engineer! Where some people see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie’s gizmos would astound—if she ever let anyone see them. Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose (AKA Rosie the Riveter!), who shows her that the first flop isn’t something to fear—it’s something to celebrate! And you can only truly fail, if you quit. The beloved New York Times bestselling...

Some kids sculpt sandcastles. Some make mud pies. Some construct great block towers. But none are better at building than Iggy Peck, who once erected a life-size replica of the Great Sphinx on his front lawn! It’s too bad that few people appreciate Iggy’s talent—certainly not his second-grade teacher, Miss Lila Greer. It looks as if Iggy will have to trade in his T-square for a box of crayons . . . until a fateful field trip proves just how useful a master builder can be. Both parents and children will love Iggy Peck, Architect, a fun-filled, inspiring, colorful New York Times bestselling picture...

Sofia Valdez did as much as she could for her family and friends and her whole neighborhood. A dreamer. A doer. A real-life go-getter. Most people like good, but Sofia liked better. In the newest picture book in the mega-bestselling Questioneers series, Sofia Valdez fights for change and finds her voice as a community leader! Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day, when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can no longer do so. Sofia misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. Then...

Journey across our world to explore natural and man-made marvels. Peer inside ancient buildings, climb mighty mountains, dive under the surface of the sea, and much more when you shine a light behind the page and see...A world of surprises awaits! What incredible sights can you find within these pages? Cross the continents to marvel at beautiful temples and ancient cities, and explore the mountains, canyons and waterfalls that are some of the most impressive places on our planet. Children will love exploring the world through this beautifully illustrated Shine-a-Light title, packed with amazing surprises.

Meet dinosaurs from long ago with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the busy illustrated scenes to find more than 250 dinosaurs and prehistoric objects. From T.rex to Spinosaurus, Iguanodon to Triceratops it is sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the dinosaurs spotted. Did you know that the earliest known dinosaur is Nyasasaurus, which lived 240 million years ago and that the T. rex was as long as a bus from its snout to it's tail? Or that some dinosaurs may have laid more than 20 eggs...

Alex Rider is in the hospital and determined to put his spying days behind him. But he is forced back into action when the vicious terrorist group Force Three takes him prisoner. Alex makes his escape – yet his most perilous adventure is only just beginning. Alex must stop Force Three in their attempt to destroy Russian billionaire Nikolei Drevin and his revolutionary space hotel Ark Angel; but this time, the teenage superspy will have to push himself to the limits – and beyond. A bold and stylish graphic novel adaptation of the sixth novel in Anthony Horowitz’s acclaimed Alex...

Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when he was young, he was so small that his friends called him 'Little Leo' and coaches worried he wasn't big enough. Yet through bravery, talent and hard work, he proved them wrong. Messi tells the magical story of how the tiniest boy in South America grew up to become the greatest player on earth.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in...

Cristiano Ronaldo overcame poverty and childhood illness to become one of the best football players ever. Escaping the hot streets of Madeira, Ronaldo first proved himself as a wonder-kid at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson's guidance, before becoming a legend for Real Madrid and Portugal. Discover how he won the Euros with Portugal, and returned to Manchester to try to cement his status as the greatest player of all time. This is the story of how the gifted boy became a man, a team-player and a legend.  Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of...

Archie is a rhino with a LOT of questions. He wants to know EVERYTHING: “Why glue is so sticky? Why do dropped things go SMASH?” If only finding out was a little less messy…  Everybody’s much-loved rhino returns in this brand-new sequel to No!   Brimming with gorgeous illustrations, this warm, funny book is guaranteed to become a firm favourite. A must for all families with curious toddlers who just love to ask “WHY?”

Best friends Charlotte and Mia can't bear it when Charlotte's family moves far away. But when they become trainee Secret Princesses they begin an amazing adventure together - and they can see each other whenever they like! Once in a blue moon, a tiara shaped constellation forms high in the sky above Wishing Star Palace. The four girls that make a wish on these special stars get their wishes granted by the Secret Princesses ... but Princess Poison is determined that this year the wishes won't come true ...

An undercover mission. A deadly game of spies.When a secretive robotics company is hacked, teen spies Swift and Hawk discover out-of-control weaponized robots battling to escape into the city.As they race to shut down the virus, they quickly realize this is only the beginning. A ruthless organization is plotting something far more deadly. Swift and Hawk must go undercover in their most dangerous mission yet. The unputdownable second book in the action-packed spy thriller series, where cutting-edge tech meets explosive adventure. Fans of Alex Rider and Young Bond will be hooked on this fast-paced spy series, perfect for gadget-lovers, gamers and...

An addictive new spy series for Alex Rider fans who love action-packed stories, cutting-edge tech and edge-of-your-seat adventure.When their families mysteriously disappear, Swift and Hawk, teen experts in AI and robotics, are recruited by the secretive Möbius Programme to crack an unbreakable code. They are immediately plunged into a life-and-death rescue mission, that takes them from hidden tunnels beneath the British Museum, to the dangerous docklands of Amsterdam in search of the mysterious ship The Nightfall. Caught in a treacherous world of spies and saboteurs, Swift and Hawk will be pushed to the limit as they follow a trail that leads...

The Kidd siblings have grown up diving down to shipwrecks and travelling the world, helping their famous parents recover everything from swords to gold doubloons from the bottom of the ocean. But after their parents disappear on the job, the kids are suddenly thrust into the biggest treasure hunt of their lives.They'll have to work together to defeat dangerous pirates and dodge the hot pursuit of an evil treasure-hunting rival, all while following cryptic clues to unravel the mystery of what really happened to their parents – and find out if they're still alive. From the top ten bestselling author...

Gear up for an exciting new adventure with the thrill-seeking Kidds as they search for a missing city in South America made entirely of gold!   When Bick and Beck Kidd find a hidden trove of pirate treasure, it includes a map with clues to an even bigger score: the lost Incan city of Paititi. But treasure hunting is never easy – and when the map is stolen, the Kidds must rely on Storm's picture-perfect memory to navigate the dangerous Amazon jungle. Watch out for that nest of poisonous snakes!   To save the Amazon rainforest and stop a Peruvian...

The Kidds – treasure hunting family extraordinaire – are heading to China, on a journey that will lead them beyond the Great Wall and into the underbelly of Berlin.    Bick and Beck Kidd are desperately trying to secure the ancient Chinese artefact that will buy their mother's freedom from renegade pirates. But when the kidnappers force them to locate an even greater treasure – priceless paintings stolen by Nazis, the Kidds must rely on their own cunning and experience to outwit the criminals, all while their mom's life is on the line.

THE KIDD FAMILY HAS NEVER BACKED DOWN FROM A TREASURE HUNT! In their newest adventure, the Kidd family searches for lost treasure in the frosty Arctic! When the biggest heist in history takes place in Moscow, the Kidds rush in to save the day – but instead, they're accused of being the thieves themselves. Time is running out to find the stolen treasure, and they're this close to being thrown into a Russian prison for a crime they didn't commit! Will the Kidd family find the golden goods in the middle of the frigid Arctic? And even more important –...