A thrilling illustrated tale complete with lions, gladiators, assassination plots and a dare-devil rescue.   Henry is back in the present day - but he isn't happy about it. His little sister is driving him mad and no one believes that he travelled through time. But all that is about to change when Henry finds himself travelling back to ancient Rome - where he soon realizes that sibling rivalry can take a darker turn... ‘A funny and easy look back at history and some of the key players from each time period, all alongside the brilliant illustrations’ - My Shelves are Full

Occupied Warsaw, Summer 1940: Witold Pilecki, a Polish underground operative, accepted a mission to uncover the fate of thousands interned at a new concentration camp, report on Nazi crimes, raise a secret army, and stage an uprising. The name of the camp - Auschwitz. Over the next two and half years, and under the cruelest of conditions, Pilecki's underground sabotaged facilities, assassinated Nazi officers, and gathered evidence of terrifying abuse and mass murder. But as he pieced together the horrifying Nazi plans to exterminate Europe's Jews, Pilecki realized he would have to risk his men, his life, and his family...

Many children think their step-parents are super-villains . . . but what if they really were? 10-year-old Billy's mum has just re-married, and his new step-dad Phil is smarmy and try-hard . . . Even if he is super rich. On top of that, Billy – and his best-friend Viv – are so unpopular at school, only the IT Club rank below them in the school food-chain. And, the school bully keeps throwing bins at Billy's head. So, when Billy discovers his step-dad is a super-villain with an evil plan to destroy the entire world, it is the perfect excuse to break Phil and his mum...

Someone is threatening to destroy Britain’s Biggest New Star, the country’s favourite TV talent show. The secret service decides to send in two young spies, twins Harry and Abby, to investigate. Their ticket backstage is their father, washed up comedian Gus, who believes the contest is his chance to revive his career. The list of suspects is long, and the twins don’t know whom to trust. But they better track down the culprit soon, before disaster strikes the show – and its royal guest! A hilarious whodunnit about two kids trying to save the UK’s top TV talent show from a mysterious saboteur!...

Alastair is a brilliant parrot who loves poetry and is fiercely protective of his big-hearted sister, Aggie. He yearns to break them out of the pet store they've always known. But when he is separated from Aggie, his wild dreams for the future lie in ruins. Will he ever see Aggie again? And will he ever learn to trust the people around him? A heart-felt, bird's-eye view of love and what it takes to break free from the cages we build for ourselves.

Out for a walk, Ralph the dog stumbles across an egg. Of course, he decides that the best thing for him to do is walk right on by. But, CRACK! the egg hatches, right then and there! What's inside? A very cute, very fluffy little duckling. And though Ralph isn't sure he wants a duckling, the duckling is definitely sure it wants Ralph! A laugh-out-loud picture book exploring what it means to be family. Gorgeously written and illustrated with heart and humour by Lorna Scobie.

Martin is so neat and clean that he has never ever farted... UNTIL NOW!A freak accident dooms Martin to a dreadful destiny of baked beans and bottom blowouts.With the help of his grand fart master, can Martin learn to harness the power of his new skill and use it to save the day? A hilarious illustrated young fiction series starring Martin Kennedy - the tidiest boy in the world's tidiest town - from witty duo Adam Wallace and James Hart.Fantastically fun illustrations throughout!For fans of Captain Underpants and The Bad Guys.Perfect for beginner readers (and those who love baked beans!)

From foul food to coping with legions of lice, readers will discover all the dire details of life in the blood and mud of the First World War trenches, including how your own wee could save your life, which animals wore gas masks and why Big Bertha terrified the Brits. Horrible Histories: Terrible Trenches Field Book gives children the facts—from both sides of the barbed wire—in an immersive and fascinating guide to the First World War. This commemorative guide to life on the Front Line marks 100 years since the end of the war—with full-colour illustrations along with ‘-ology’ style...

Ravens have been stolen from the Tower of London! Mac B.’s top-secret mission? Travel to Iceland and retrieve the ravens… or Britain is ruined! In Iceland, Mac discovers: hungry polar bears secret submarines mysterious blueprints… and his old archnemesis! Is the KGB man behind this birdnapping? Can Mac get the ravens to safety? It’s time for an epic, top secret smackdown between these two secret agents! historical facts masterfully woven throughout the plot full-colour illustrations on every page perfect for kids who love to laugh themselves silly. From the esteemed New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett comes a thrilling, hilarious fully-illustrated spy adventure series! 

The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his arch-nemesis, the KGB man … and the world headquarters of Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac’s video game skills good enough to face his enemy at the Video Game World Championships? historical facts masterfully woven throughout the plot full-colour illustrations on every page perfect for kids who love to laugh themselves silly.

From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader, Malcolm Mitchell, comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone!  Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favorite book to share with the class tomorrow. What's a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him?

The kids from Mrs Moo’s class are running wild – it’s bedtime, but none of them can sleep – one’s had too much sugar, another is afraid of the dark, one can’t put his game down, one read a far-too-scary bedtime story and another – a crocodile – actually just has too many teeth to clean! In each house on Sparrow Street, the grown-ups are repeating ‘now go to sleep’, but nothing is working. A funny and calming story that will help little ones make the most of their night-time routine. A brightly coloured, rhyming picture book to read together at bedtime, again and again. With a...

Secrets are always a gamble. Ten-year-old Anthony Joplin has made it to double digits! Which means he's finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin Man before him seems to have won. So while Ant's friends are stressing about fifth grade homework and girls, Ant only has one thing on his mind: how he'll measure up to his father's expectations at the card table. Then Ant's best friend gets grounded, and he's forced to find another spades partner. And Shirley, the new girl in his class, isn't exactly who he has in mind.  But she's smart and tough...

Fur-raising tales of real-life Rebel Cats! Discover secrets, stories and facts about history’s most fascinating felines! An engaging collection about cats who are the heroes of their own stories, Rebel Cats introduces us to fur-raising facts and adventures from around the world and across the centuries. With profiles of over 30 real-life felines, including WWII heroes, courageous adventurers, a Guinness World Record holder and even an astrocat that travelled in space (and made it back to Earth to tell the tale). Plus tons of information on cat activism, feline myths and more! Rebel Cats is the perfect gift for any cat lover, all year round!

When Candice finds a letter in an old attic in Lambert, South Carolina, she isn't sure she should read it. It's addressed to her grandmother, who left the town in shame. But the letter describes a young woman. An injustice that happened decades ago. A mystery enfolding its writer. And the fortune that awaits the person who solves the puzzle. So with the help of Brandon, the quiet boy across the street, she begins to decipher the clues. The challenge will lead them deep into Lambert's history, full of ugly deeds, forgotten heroes, and one great love; and deeper into...

Snorghs don’t have visitors. Snorghs don’t share soup. And Snorghs most definitely DO NOT like adventures. But then a bedraggled sailor arrives telling exciting stories of exotic lands – and the Snorgh finds himself going on an adventure after all. A poignant and witty story about an unlikely friendship; a surprising journey – and the discovery that we can all do the most amazing things, if we only dare to. 

In the kitchen this morning, I sat in my chair and pointed my little nose into the air. I gave a big frown as I had a good sniff. And said to my dad “Wowzers, what is that whiff?”  When a little boy smells something unusual at breakfast, he starts imagining who might have left it there. Was it … a dragon? A unicorn? A mermaid? A dinosaur?! With every idea more exciting than the next, he can’t wait to find the culprit. But who could it be? A hilarious book for all children who love to laugh. Includes loads of children’s favourite animals and magical creatures, from mermaids and crocodiles to the toothfairy, dragons and SHARKS !