Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Will Scaredy Cat ever be brave enough to venture outside? Can she find the courage, with the help of her friend Bogdan, to walk through that door and face the great unknown with all its unknowns? This book opens up a story of friendship and bravery.
Spencer faces a simple dilemma: how can he find the perfect birthday present for his friend Anna when he has no idea what she wants? For years, Anna has always managed to surprise Spencer with fun and exciting gifts, and this year, he's determined to return the favour. But Anna is a tough person to read, and to make matters worse, a school trip to New York – a trip Spencer had almost forgotten about – is just around the corner. How will he ever find the right gift in time? And will his friends, Charlie and Brock, be any help at all? Time is running out, and Spencer is desperate to get it right.Show book
All Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on Earth to compete in a Great Race, the reserved cat finds himself reluctantly entering - and worse, socialising! Spirited and fiery, shapeshifter Ming is Miaow's polar opposite, and she's determined to make him her new best friend. But she hadn't counted on Miaow making other friends too. As the race heats up, things start to unravel... Can the pair (and their friendship) make it to the finish line? The first in a light-hearted, action-packed new series, MING AND MIAOW'S GREAT RACE is perfect for fans of YOMI AND THE FURY OF NINKI NANKA, TIGER WARRIOR, Laura Ellen Anderson and SPELLCASTERS.Show book
Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Musical Amelia and her bubbly dolphin, Breeze, are really excited to be in the school concert. But rehearsals get in the way of Emerald Wave's plan to visit the Sphinx. How can Amelia choose between the concert and her friends? Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! - Isla and Bubble - Cora and Sparkle - Maya and Rainbow - Amber and Flash - and many more swishy stories!Show book
The first in a rich and evocative magical fantasy series. Combining beautiful writing with a dark, sparkling adventure story, this book will stay with you long after you finish the last page! Perfect for fans of Anna James and Kiran Millwood Hargrave. When Fray's hidden magic is revealed, he is forced back to Hexton – the magical town from which his family were banished. With no one to trust and nowhere to turn, Fray must face people who see his very name as a curse, others who believe he might be the solution they've been searching for, and those desperate to get their hands on his mysterious Croxometer – one of the most powerful magical objects to ever exist. And with the very essence of Hexton in danger, can Fray live up to his magical legacy while also finding the place where he belongs?Show book
The Kingdom of Greendania is the last slice of green land on our planet and under threat from Emerelda, a greedy unlikeable woman, desperate to be Queen. Alex is the named protector of Greendania and lives in the ancient bluebell wood with her Grandad and their dog Bromley. Emerelda, frustrated by nature spoiling her manmade kingdom, enlists the help of her trusted servant, Fradswell, and uses the Dark Way to become Queen of all kingdoms. Alex must stop Emerelda's mass destruction and save the plants and animals from disappearing forever. Alex leads nature's army in a fight for survival before it is too late. Can Alex find it within herself to save Greendania and the last remaining snufflehog from extinction?Show book
Ten-year-old Lucy loves cats. She understands them, and they her. When the circus arrives in town, she tickles a lion and cuddles a chimpanzee. This left her wanting to know more about animal behaviour. In her Saturday morning job at a veterinary clinic, she meets a variety of animals. The vet is astounded when he discovers Lucy's ability to calm animals and communicate with them, something very rare. Lucy and her mother have the opportunity to visit London, where her uncle is a vet at the London Zoo. As Lucy tours the zoo, she learns details about the zoo's inhabitants, including a Silverback Gorilla and a spitting chimp. Then, a catastrophic event occurs.Show book
