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Aquila: The Adventure Continues

It's a spaceship from the past - can it change the future?Aquila has been found by boys bunking off a geography field trip. They have no idea where it came from or what it does. But Geoff's discovered that when you sit in it these little coloured lights come on, and if you push one of the big blue ones . . . WHOOSH!

Aquila 2: The Adventure Continues

Aquila can you take you anywhere. It's getting back that can be tricky . . .Tom and Geoff still can't believe what they found on their school trip. Aquila is the lifepod from an alien starship that crashed to earth 6,000 years ago - but it still works, and it can fly them anywhere! After their trip to New York, the boys are eager for more fun, but with almost endless possibilities for excitement, will they be able to keep Aquila a secret for long? Or will a simple mistake reveal everything and ruin the fun forever?

Ar Binnau (Cyfres Swigod)

Dyw Mona ddim fel cŵn eraill. Mae ganddi gyfrinach nad oes modd iddi ei rannu gyda neb. A fydd modd i Gwenno, ei ffrind gorau yn y y byd, ei helpu? Stori drawiadol am berthynas hoffus merch fach a chi. [Mona is not like other dogs. She has a secret which she cannot share with anyone. Will her best friend Gwenno be able to help her overcome her biggest fear? A striking novel about an endearing relationship between a little girl and a dog.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

Ar Goll yn y Jyngl (Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 7 Tylluanod)

Rhan o Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 7 Tylluanod. [Part of Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 7 Tylluanod.]

Ar Lan y Môr (Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 3 Rhagor o Storiau Pecyn A)

Rhan o Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 3 Rhagor o Storiau Pecyn A. [Part of Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 3 Rhagor o Storiau Pecyn A]

Ar y Fferm (Cyfres Bechgyn am Byth! #4)

Wrth i Twm a Jac fynd am dro i fferm ffrind, mae troi llaw at odro a rhedeg oddi wrth y teirw yn dipyn o helynt! Addasiad o On the Farm (cyfres Boys Rule!), Rising Stars. [A Welsh adaptation of On the Farm (Boys Rule!), Rising Stars. The Boys Rule! series has been written with the less able or more reluctant reader in mind, with funny storylines aimed especially at boys in Years 3 to 6 with a reading age of between 7 and 8.]

Ar Y Fferm (Cyfres Wyt Ti'n Gwybod? #1)

Ar y tywod (Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 3 Storiau Boncyff)

Rhan o Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 3 Storiau Boncyff. [Part of Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 3 Storiau Boncyff.]

Arabel and Mortimer Stories (A Puffin Book)

Arabel and her notorious raven Mortimer make a welcome return to Puffin Books!When Arabel's father, Ebenezer Jones, drives his taxi home late one night he comes across 'a large black bird, with a hairy fringe around its beak.' He takes it home and from that moment on, life is never the same again for the Jones family. Arabel's raven is called Mortimer - and he's one in amillion. 'Nevermore!' he cries when astonished or upset, 'Down the hatch' he thinks before gobbling bowler hats, stairs, telephones. He dislikes flying except in emergencies, and with disaster-prone Mortimer around there are plenty of those. There are six hilarious escapades in this collection, brought to life by Quentin Blake's wonderfully animated illustrations.

Arabella's Web (Tadpoles)

Arabella the spider tries hard to spin the perfect web, but things keep going wrong! Will she ever catch anything for dinner?The Tadpoles series contains fun, original stories told in under 80 words and accompanied by bright illustrations, perfect for beginner readers.

Arachnid the King of Spiders: Series 2 Book 5 (Beast Quest)

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. The Evil Wizard Malvel has stolen the magical suit of golden armour and scattered it throughout Avantia. Tom vows to find the pieces - but they are guarded by six terrifying new Beasts! In the caves of Avantia lurks Arachnid the King of Spiders. Massive and terrifying, Arachnid preys on the local townspeople and guards a piece of the magical golden armour. Can Tom defeat the Beast and save the kingdom from destruction?There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Golden Armour series: Zepha the Monster Squid; Claw the Giant Monkey; Soltra the Stone Charmer; Vipero the Snake Man; Arachnid the King of Spiders; Trillion the Three-Headed Lion.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

Araminta Spook: Gargoyle Hall

When Araminta throws cold water over her best friend, Wanda, to disperse a crowd of panicked bats, it's decided Araminta has been 'helpful' one too many times, and she is packed off to boarding school. On arrival, Araminta is surprised to discover that Gargoyle Hall makes her home, Spook House, seems positively cosy. Strange moans and clanks echo down the corridors and the two head girls are equally creepy. Most of the other pupils have been scared away, but Araminta senses that something – or someone – is behind the menace.With the help of best friend Wanda and Uncle Drac's prize bat, she is going to do something about it!

Araminta Spook: Skeleton Island

When Araminta and her best friend Wanda go on a school trip to Skeleton Island, they don't expect to get stranded there overnight. And they certainly don't expect the island to be haunted by ghostly skeletons of pirates! It certainly makes for a spooky sleepover. Luckily these ghoulish pirates just want someone to help them find their lost treasure, then they'll happily set sail on their ghost ship once more. But someone else wants the treasure for themselves – can Araminta find what is lurking in the depths before it's too late?

Arax the Soul Stealer: Early Reader Arax The Soul Stealer (ebook) Beast Quest: Early Reader Arax The (Beast Quest Early Reader #3)

Arax the Soul Stealer has snatched away good Wizard Aduro's spirit, leaving the kingdom exposed to the evil of Wizard Malvel. To save Aduro, Tom tracks Arax to his cave - but the terrible Beast wants Tom's soul, too...Beast Quest Early Readers are perfect for children learning to read and for families to enjoy together, with text vetted by a literacy expert and bright new colour illustrations.Look out for Beast Quest Early Reader 4: Creta the Winged Terror in November!

Arax the Soul Stealer: Special (Beast Quest #3)

Arax the Soul Stealer has snatched away good Wizard Aduro's spirit, leaving the kingdom exposed to the evil of Wizard Malvel. To save Aduro, Tom tracks Arax to his cave - but the terrible Beast wants Tom's soul, too...Don't missNIXA THE DEATH-BRINGER - EQUINUS THE SPIRIT HORSE - RASHOUK THE CAVE TROLL - LUNA THE MOON WOLF - BLAZE THE ICE DRAGON - STEALTH THE GHOST PANTHER

Archer’s Goon

Fact: A Goon is a being who melts into the foreground and sticks there…

The Archers of Isca: Book 2 (The Roman Quests #2)

The second thrilling adventure in a new historical series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.Britannia AD 94. On the run from the Emperor Domitian, fifteen-year-old Fronto has joined the Roman army in order to find the security and structure he craves. But when his younger sister Ursula is captured by a terrifying Druid called Snakebeard, he must make an impossible decision. Can he leave the army, when desertion is punishable by death?His desire: To become a good soldierHis quest: To rescue his sister His destiny: To find his place in Roman BritainFrom the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2. Historical locations featured in this book are a British Iron Age Village, Bath Spa and the fortress at Caerleon.

Archie and Archie

A charming story of a cat and a dog who live on the same street for younger readers, from bestselling author Ruth Rendell.Archie the cat and Archie the dog live next door to each other on a street full of feline friends and foes. Read about their adventures - including Archie the cat spending a scary night trapped in a neighbour's attic - in this gentle, lyrical, completely charming book for younger readers. Perfect for all animal lovers.

Archie Greene and the Alchemist's Curse (Archie Greene #2)

Archie's cousin, Thistle, is about to start his apprenticeship at the Museum of Magical Miscellany. But when it comes to his initiation, the firemark that burns into Thistle's hand is a strange one, and Archie and Bramble are given it too. The Golden Circle is the mark of an ancient alchemist's club and when Archie and his cousins learn about a curse that threatens their beloved museum, they have no choice but to start their own alchemist's club, and face the darkest kind of magic.

Archie Greene and the Magician's Secret (Archie Greene #1)

Archie Green receives a mysterious present on his birthday. Deep within an ancient wooden box he finds an old book, written in a language he doesn't recognise. With the book comes a Special Instruction - Archie must travel to Oxford to return the book to the Museum of Magical Miscellany.Soon Archie will meet family that he never knew he had, and discover the world of the Flame Keepers - a community devoted to finding and preserving magical books. But the magical book under Archie's protection is dangerous, and dark spirits hunt it out. With the help of his cousins, Archie must do everything he can to uncover the book's hidden powers and save the Flame Keepers from evil.Welcome to a wonderful, magical world where bookshelves are enchanted, librarians are sorcerers and spells come to life.

Archie Greene and the Raven's Spell (Archie Greene #3)

Archie and the Alchemist's Club have been rewriting the magical spells contained within books, but someone is drawing on their power for evil purposes. The museum Elders confirm that their worst fears have come true - the Dark Flame is rising, and they can only stop it by uncovering Fabian Grey's prophecy. Archie vows to help - but is he more closer to the prophecy than he knows? And who is behind the mysterious notes for him, labelled F. G, and with the sign of a raven? With traitors at the museum, and dark magic on the rise, it will be up to Archie to uncover his destiny, protect his friends, and save magic as he knows it.

Archie & the Lawlor Cat Hotel

Congratulations! You have just found the best cat book ever written. I’m Archie and I am a ginger cat and the manager at the most incredible hotel just for cats. I’ve written this book so humans get to meet me and my guests as we get up to all sorts at night including cat rodeo, cat casino night, cat sailing and even skiing. I can’t wait for you to meet my guests and get to know their real personalities, not to mention my team, which includes Dan and Louis the horses and my three faithful hounds Buddy, Dougy and Alfie. Get ready for the read of your life.

Archie's Unbelievably Freaky Week

Archie is an accident waiting to happen. He can't help it. In just one week at school, he is accused of murder, gets trapped in the staff cloakroom without any clothes, and somehow manages to turn himself into a dog. Not to mention the poisonous spider and the Health and Safety Inspector who gets a toilet stuck on his head . . .Thank goodness Archie's best friend Cyd is always there to sort out the mess.

Archie's Unbelievably Freaky Week (PDF)

Archie is an accident waiting to happen. He can't help it. In just one week at school, he is accused of murder, gets trapped in the staff cloakroom without any clothes, and somehow manages to turn himself into a dog. Not to mention the poisonous spider and the Health and Safety Inspector who gets a toilet stuck on his head . . . Thank goodness Archie's best friend Cyd is always there to sort out the mess.

Archie's War

A servant boy, a dog and a war that shook the world. Margi's latest has all its cannons blazing. Archie's family work on an aristocrat's country estate. When the First World War breaks out, Archie is asked to look after the dog of Master Edward, who has been called up to fight. An unbreakable bond soon grows between Archie and Star, the scruffy white terrier. So when Archie's big brother runs away to join the army, Archie and Star set off to find him. Facing many dangers, can they bring him home? A wonderful animal story and a great read for Remembrance Day.