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From the moment she arrives, Alfred's baby sister Katherine is destined for greatness! She knows it deep down, and she's determined to make sure the whole family knows it too! But Alfred has a clever trick up his sleeve! Could it have something to do with Great Granny's secret recipe for irresistible chocolate mice treats?
When adventure calls – the Time Travellers answer! Suhana can't wait for the school holidays – she's been invited to join Mia and Ayaan on a trip to Edinburgh! But it soon becomes a trip to 1799 India when the friends find themselves spinning back in time. As they're trying to work out what their mission is, they meet Imran – a boy who works for the Sultan of Mysore and is preparing to join him in battle. With Imran's help, the children explore the impressive fort and the palaces, and discover that the Sultan is going to be betrayed… Will they be able to save the Sultan and his family? Join our time travellers as they visit amazing places across the world and throughout history, meeting historical legends and learning more about themselves.Mostra libro
Newly confident readers will love these three laugh-out-loud stories set in the classroom, with engaging two-colour illustrations. Written by the bestselling, Blue Peter award-winning author Pamela Butchart and illustrated by Becka Moor. Anything can happen at Wigglesbottom Primary and it always does! Can a guinea pig save a teacher? Yes! Has Joel Jack swallowed his own tooth? Yes! Is Jayden King stuck in the water slide? Yes! So what are Class 2R going to do about it all? Have a lot of fun! Have you read these other side-splittingly funny Wigglesbottom Primary books? - Wigglesbottom Primary: The Toilet Ghost - Wigglesbottom Primary: The Magic Hamster - Wigglesbottom Primary: The Shark in the Pool - Wigglesbottom Primary: Super Dog! - Wigglesbottom Primary: The Classroom Cat - and many, many more classroom capers!Mostra libro
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?Mostra libro
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?Mostra libro
Siblings Alexander and Lily did not have great expectations. Most of their friends were jetting off abroad for much-needed and much-missed holidays after the strain of the first Covid-19 lockdown. They had wanted to fly abroad too, perhaps to somewhere with a welcoming, warm climate, somewhere exciting and exotic. But the money set aside for this vacation had been swallowed up when their mum's old car had broken down. So, they were setting off instead for a 'staycation' in Brampton Sands, a location so remote that there weren't even any motorways leading to it! Of course, they were looking forward to a holiday with their mother, but could a 'staycation' in their own country really match up to a wonderful trip abroad? Ocean Times is an inspiring and heart-warming tale of friendship, fun and resilience, with a delightful measure of magic. Readers new to the main characters will be captivated by them, while old friends from Dragon Times will be enchanted once more.Mostra libro
Hidden away in a bustling old market town, Curio House and its mysterious collection of artefacts has been undisturbed for years. Until now… When her mum inherits the Curio House, Ava is nervous about moving into the creaky Victorian villa, especially when she discovers a room filled with unusual objects and a box of 'magic' crystals. Ava knows they can't really be magic, but when her mischievous Tibetan terrier Pepper tries to eat one of the artefacts, a series of strange and definitely magical events unfold – and soon the whole town is in trouble! Luckily her new friends Sarah and Lily are on hand to help, but can three ordinary girls (and Pepper) learn to control the crystals and protect the world around them? From the author of STAR FRIENDS comes the first in an exciting new series about the power of magic and friendship, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC and Holly Webb.Mostra libro
