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This story is about a little boy who misses out on spending Christmas with his best friends. Until one year he writes Santa Claus a letter asking him for the best wish ever! Come along with Andrew and his friends Stephen, Leila, and Dragyn as they take you on a journey and experience the magic of their holidays!
"Fast-paced, immersive and full of adventure – this new book in the fantastic Land of Roar series is the perfect fuel for young imaginations.” – A.F. STEADMAN, author of the bestselling Skandar series DRAGONS, MERMAIDS, WIZARDS AND NINJAS. BELIEVING IS JUST THE BEGINNING … Twins Rose and Arthur love visiting their imaginary world of Roar which is hidden inside a folding camp bed in their grandad’s attic. When they can’t get to Roar, Rose writes about it instead, inventing the Dragonlands, a realm where the dragons are ferocious and a clan of witches are rumoured to be rising. She makes up a school for young Dragon Riders and, of course, writes herself as the star pupil. When Arthur reads Rose’s story he can’t believe he’s been left out. They argue and the story gets shoved deep inside the folding camp bed…where it bursts into life. Now Rose, Arthur and Win must race to the Dragonlands, enrol at Dragon Rider Academy and try to stop to the disaster they have set in motion. But do they have what it takes to become Dragon Riders? And can Arthur survive a term in a school invented by his sister? If only Rose had written an ending to her story… Praise for The Land of Roar series: 'This funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination' Guardian "Fast-paced, immersive and full of adventure – this new book in the fantastic Land of Roar series is the perfect fuel for young imaginations.” A.F. STEADMAN, author of the bestselling Skandar series ‘A stunning adventure from the ever-brilliant Jenny McLachlan.She’s my favourite creator of dragons!’ EMMA CARROLL, author of Secrets of a Sun King ‘This welcome return to the Land of Roar will delight existing fans of the series but can also be enjoyed by readers coming to Roar for the first time.’ BOOKTRUST ‘Roar adventures are the BEST adventures – I wish I could stay in Roar forever!’ MEL TAYLOR-BESSENT, author of The Christmas Carrolls series ‘Jenny McLachlan’s imagination knows no bounds. Saddle up your dragon and ride away with this absolute gem of a book,’ JENNY PEARSON, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates 'Jenny is without doubt one of the UK’s most gifted and versatile of storytellers and a writer of immense heart and skill,’ PHIL EARLE, author of When the Sky Falls 'Once again, it’s wonderful, gripping roar-some fun. So exciting being back in the Land of Roar,’ SAM COPELAND ‘Another absolutely fantastic rip-ROARING adventure from the genius Jenny McLachlan,’ SOPHY HENN ‘The most exciting instalment so far in this warm, thrilling and completely brilliantly written series. I devoured every page!’ SARAH CROSSAN, author of One 'A vividly imagined adventure, […] full of heart, humour and a terrifying villain’ FINOA NOBLE, The Bookseller ‘Roar is an exhilarating, hilarious, vividly drawn tribute to the power of the childhood imagination, the love of family and the magic we risk losing as we grow up. If you plan to visit one new place in 2019, make it Roar’ SARAH DRIVER, author of The Huntress trilogy These siblings thought Roar was just play, but in this sequel their stories unleash mythical creatures—mermen, unicorns, and more—forcing even the most reluctant hero to face what comes last and what comes final. A Sunday Times bestselling book and a major bestseller, it’s gripping fiction for kids reading juvenile childrens stories. For fans of Peter Brown (The Wild Robot), Cressida Cowell (How to Train Your Dragon), Jake Burt (The Right Hook of Devin Velma), Alan Gratz (Refugee), and Nick Lake (The House With a Dragon in It). HarperCollins 2025Zum Buch
Maybe she hadn’t always done everything she could to help her brother in the past, but Isla wasn’t going to let that stop her now.Isla finds her younger brother Ethan frustrating, he finds her overbearing. When a traumatic event puts Ethan in a coma, Isla grapples with feelings of guilt. Isla soon becomes concerned that her brother might be in real danger.Their lives turn upside down when Isla learns of a family secret that her father has worked hard to keep hidden. Why don’t they ever see their grandmother? And what happened to their mother on the day she died? What secrets did she know?Ethan and Isla's destinies become entwined as they begin a journey neither could have imagined. The children will have to mend their broken relationship and work together as a team in order to escape the nightmarish grip holding them beyond the darkness.Zum Buch
Join Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny on a daring mission to rescue seven baby rabbits from a grumpy badger named Tommy Brock. The adventure gets even crazier when the badger and a fox named Mr. Tod start a giant, messy fight!Zum Buch
Do You Remember Your First Love? The butterflies in your stomach, the sleepless nights, and that all-consuming feeling that takes over your entire being. Join Stig as he journeys back to the summer of 1986 and steps into the heart of Malta – and the heart of life itself. A holiday where the bonds between the boys are as strong as the scorching Mediterranean sun, and where love appears like an unexpected wave, washing everything else away. This moving tale, based on a true story, invites you into a time and place where everything seemed possible. A time when the golden walls of Mdina held secret whispers, and a young boy’s first encounter with love left an everlasting mark. Woven with humor, friendship, and blossoming emotions, this story reminds us that the most important moments in life never fade – they live on within us. A book about the magic of youth, the first great love, and a summer never to be forgotten. Get ready to relive your own first crush as you’re swept away by the beauty of Malta and the memories that never fade. "Do you remember those holiday crushes? Those moments when you wished time would stand still. Meeting a girl or boy who might have come from a completely different part of the country – or maybe even from abroad. Something that left a lasting impression. These very feelings are at the heart of Stig Ulrichsen’s charming and entertaining new book. It’s the perfect read for a relaxing afternoon at the beach – whether you’re in Malta, Mallorca, or at a campsite in Southern Jutland. A story that leaves the reader in a cheerful mood, perhaps sending you back in time to your own youth." - Jacob Krogsoe "A great book – I’m especially impressed by the way you capture the era and the atmosphere so vividly that I can not only feel it, but also reflect parts of my own life in it. It’s quite sensory. And above all, it’s a deeply moving story." – Jan EriksenZum Buch
A selection of gentle lullabies and classic children's stories to listen to at bedtime.Zum Buch
It's here: Volume One of the official Guys Read Library. Jon Scieszka's Guys Read initiative was founded on a simple premise: that young guys enjoy reading most when they have reading they can enjoy. And out of this comes a series that aims to give them just that. Ten books, arranged by theme, featuring the best of the best where writing for kids is concerned. Each book is a collection of original short stories, but these aren't your typical anthologies—each book is edgy, inventive, visual, and one-of-a-kind, featuring a different theme for guys to get excited about. Funny Business is based around the theme of—what else—humor, and if you're familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what you're in store for: ten hilarious stories from some of the funniest writers around. Before you're through, you'll meet a teenage mummy; a kid desperate to take a dip in the world's largest pool of chocolate milk; a homicidal turkey; parents who hand over their son's room to a biker; the only kid in his middle school who hasn't turned into a vampire, wizard, or superhero; and more. And the contributor list includes bestselling author, award winners, and fresh new talent alike: Mac Barnett, Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paul Curtis, Kate DiCamillo (writing with Jon Scieszka), Paul Feig, Jack Gantos, Jeff Kinney, David Lubar, Adam Rex, and David Yoo. Guys Read is all about turning young readers into lifelong ones—and with this book, and each subsequent installment in the series, we aim to leave no guy unturned.Zum Buch
