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Awful Auntie
by David WalliamsFrom number one bestselling author David Walliams comes another heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure.
Awful Auntie (PDF)
by David WalliamsFrom number one bestselling author David Walliams comes another heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventureStella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall. But awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get it from her. Luckily Stella has a secret and slightly spooky weapon up her sleeve "
The Awful Orphan Elf: Book 4 (Monster Hospital #4)
by Gillian JohnsonAlfonse, a one-eyed orphan elf, has arrived at Monster Hospital by helicopter. He's a football star, but a troll sat on his head and now he's seeing double! Can four naughty children help him get better - and rescue him from his greedy leprechaun manager?This book follows the first three Monster Hospital adventures, THE BIG, FAT, SMELLY OGRE, THE DISASTROUS LITTLE DRAGON and THE YUCKY YODELLING YETI, and is written and illustrated by the acclaimed author-illustrator of the THORA books.
Awkward Autumn of Lily Mclean (Kelpies Ser.)
by Lindsay LittlesonLily's hoping to put all the madness of the previous summer behind her. Telling people you hear voices doesn't win you many friends. Especially when you're starting high school. Especially when everyone thinks you're just like your troublemaking big sister. At least Lily's best mates Rowan, David and Aisha will stand up for her. But when she finds nasty messages in her locker, Lily knows someone's out to steal her friends and leave her all alone. Lily hopes a fun trip to the Isle of Arran will bring her friends together, but soon those dramas seem like the least of her problems. Back home, her big sister's in big trouble: She might end up in jail -- or worse. The last thing Lily wants is to start up that weird psychic stuff again, but it might be her only hope... Spend the autumn with Lily in this beautifully written, laugh-out-loud sequel to Waterstones Children's Book Prize longlister The Mixed-Up Summer of Lily McLean by Kelpies Prize winner Lindsay Littleson.
Axel Storm: Cola Power (PDF)
by Shoo RaynerAxel Storm's parents are rock stars - and they just want Axel to be a normal boy! But when he goes to stay with his crazy uncles, Axel always ends up stealing the show... Axel Storm's uncle has invented an amazing new plane which could change the future of travel - but only if it wins the Power Cola Flying Competition! Axel must take to the skies in his toughest challenge yet...
Aya and the Star Chaser
by Radiya HafizaFor fans of Sophie Anderson and South Asian myths and legends comes a fairytale based on Bengali folklore that puts brown girls centre-stage, from the author of Rumaysa: A Fairytale. Filled with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kaley McKean.Aya has been fascinated by stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck by one and develop powers beyond her control.When the evil Abnus takes over the region of Alferra in search of power, Aya quickly learns there is a great darkness afoot. Can Aya learn to control her burgeoning magic and keep her friends and family safe before it's too late?Aya and the Star Chaser is a brilliant gothic fairytale from Radiya Hafiza.
Aye-Aye Captain! Pirates Can Be Polite: Pirates Can Be Polite (Pirates to the Rescue #4)
by Tom Easton (Author)Captain Cod is finding that his crew aren't being very polite to him. When he orders Peter to hoist the main sail, he just gets grunted at. When he helps Sam bake biscuits, Sam doesn't even say thank you. And when Davy Jones walks into the captain's cabin without knocking, it's the final straw. After all, he was in his bath!When the ship is attacked by a band of Rotten Pirates, the crew don't know what to do. They rush to the Captain's cabin to ask for advice, but his door is locked and he won't answer. Will the ship be overrun with Rotten Pirates or will they find a way to repel them?The books in the 'Pirates to the Rescue' series are designed to help children to recognise the virtues of generosity, honesty, politeness and kindness. Reading these books with children will help them to understand that their actions and behaviour have a real effect on people around them. The books will help young readers to recognise what is right and wrong and what to do when faced with difficult choices.Notes for parents, guardians and teachers are included at the end of the story to help give starting points for discussion and follow-up activities to help encourage positive behaviour.
Ayeisha McFerran: Great Irish Sports Stars (Great Irish Sports Stars #6)
by David CarenOLYMPIAN, HOCKEY WORLD CUP GOALKEEPER OF THE TOURNAMENT, WINNER OF FOUR ALL AMERICAN AWARDS 'It was down to Ayeisha now. If she saved the next penalty, Ireland, the tournament underdogs, would be in the final – for the first time ever.' Growing up in Larne in County Antrim, Ayeisha was fearless. If she wasn’t climbing trees, she was playing soccer, Irish dancing or throwing the javelin. When Ayeisha discovered hockey, she was hooked! The inspirational story of one of the best hockey goalkeepers in the world, who lost her mum at a young age, went into foster care, and found a home between the goal posts in the Senior Women’s Irish hockey team.
Aziza's Secret Fairy Door (Aziza's Secret Fairy Door #1)
by Lola MorayoAziza's Secret Fairy Door is the first title in an inclusive magical adventure series, perfect for readers of 6-8 from debut author Lola Morayo. It is inspired by world mythology and is gorgeously illustrated in black and white throughout by Cory Reid.Open the door to a world of magic and adventure . . .A mysterious gift arrives on Aziza's birthday. It is a secret fairy door that will whisk her away to Shimmerton, a magical world with princesses, naughty fairies, shapeshifters, unicorn shopkeepers and mischief around every corner. But when the precious jewelled doorknob is taken, Aziza is trapped. Will she ever see her home and family again? Maybe her new friends, Peri and Tiko, can help . . .Packed with mischief, friendship and magic, Aziza is perfect for fans of Isadora Moon.Look out for the second title in the series Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Ice Cat Mystery coming soon.
Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Birthday Present Disaster (Aziza's Secret Fairy Door #3)
by Lola MorayoAziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Birthday Present Disaster is the third title in a fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. Inspired by fairies and magical creatures from world mythology it is gorgeously illustrated in black and white throughout by Cory Reid.Aziza notices that the Secret Fairy Door in her bedroom is covered in a cute ribbon tied in a very messy bow. It's a sure sign that she's about to go on a new adventure. Aziza opens the door and finds herself in the Palace just in time for Princess Peri's birthday party. Tiko is organizing the party and wants everything to be just right for his friend. There are party games, delicious food and lots of friends ready to celebrate. It's very exciting! But Peri needs Aziza's help when some special presents go missing. . .Packed with mischief, friendship and magic, Aziza is perfect for fans of Isadora Moon.Look out for other titles in the series: Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Mermaid's Treasure, coming soon.
Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Ice Cat Mystery (Aziza's Secret Fairy Door #2)
by Lola MorayoAziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Ice Cat Mystery is the second title in a fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. This magical story is inspired by fairies and magical creatures from world mythology and is gorgeously illustrated in black and white throughout by Cory Reid.Aziza can't wait for the Holidays when the flat is filled with pretty tinsel and delicious smells. It's warm and cosy in Aziza's bedroom, so when she notices that her Secret Fairy Door is covered in ice and frost, it's a sure sign that she's about to go on a new adventure. Aziza crosses the threshold and finds Shimmerton covered in ice and snow, even though it is supposed to be high summer there. Everything is muddled up – even the Yule Lads have been spotted causing mischief! Ccoa the Ice Cat has gone missing and Aziza, her fairy friends and even the naughty Gigglers, must team up if they are to track him down and put everything right again.Packed with mischief, friendship and magic, Aziza is perfect for fans of Isadora Moon.
Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Magic Puppy (Aziza's Secret Fairy Door #5)
by Lola MorayoAziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Magic Puppy is the fifth title in this fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. Inspired by fairies and creatures from world mythology this is gorgeously illustrated in black-and-white throughout by Cory Reid.Aziza's brother Otis is pestering their parents for a dog. Again. Even though they're not allowed pets in the flat. Aziza is sympathetic, but soon forgets about all this when she enters her room to find the fairy door making a ticking noise - almost like a clock - and spring flowers all around it. Soon, she is stepping through the fairy door - but not before her brother, Otis, runs up to her and enters the fairy door too.Aziza and Otis arrive in time for the Spring fete, and they are about to unveil the town clock, marking the arrival of Spring and growth. But the clock is broken. Otis and the naughty fairies, the Gigglers, haven't noticed and are too busy playing fetch with their new and friendly dog.But it's up to Aziza, Otis, Peri and Tiko to find help fix the clock before it's too late.Enjoy more of Aziza's adventures with the rest of the series.
Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Mermaid's Treasure (Aziza's Secret Fairy Door #4)
by Lola MorayoAziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Mermaid's Treasure is the fourth title in this fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. Inspired by fairies and creatures from world mythology this is gorgeously illustrated in black-and-white throughout by Cory Reid.Aziza is excitedly packing her suitcase ready to go on holiday when she finds sand and seashells from the fairy door all over her room! Before long, she is stepping through the door and out onto Shimmerton’s beach, where naughty fairies, the Gigglers, are causing havoc by accidentally awakening an ancient shell-walker who has been asleep for many years under the sand. Everyone scatters as the shell-walker grows bigger and bigger. What can be done? Aziza's new mermaid friend might just know someone who could help.
Aztec Attack (Time Hunters #12)
by Chris BlakeJoin Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history’s mightiest warriors. The twelfth book in an action-packed, time-travelling series – perfect for fans of Beast Quest.
Aztec Chocolate Meltdown: Book 3 (Hotel of the Gods #3)
by Tom Easton (Author)Check in to Hotel of the Gods - where mythical guests cause magical mayhem! A hilarious choc-tastic adventure for readers aged 7+.When home-schooling becomes too much for Atlas's parents to handle, the gods and goddesses who live at hotel step in to educate Atlas and his sister. Suddenly, lessons are a lot more exciting, with Thor taking PE classes, Venus and Mars giving Latin lessons and Bastet, the Egyptian cat goddess, teaching Maths. But the strictest teacher of all is Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec God of Knowledge . . . and chocolate. If Atlas doesn't impress him with an amazing creation at the end of term science fair, there's going to be a MELTDOWN!
The Aztec Code
by Stephen ColeJonah Wish is in an elite team of teenage thieves lead by master criminal Nathaniel Coldhardt. Coldhardt plans every mission with absolute precision. So when Jonah and the rest of the team break into a highly secure compound to steal a precious sword, they can't quite beleive it when they discover that someone has beaten them to it. Is Coldhardt losing his touch?But there's worse to come. A member of the team is kidnapped - from their secret base, no less. Who has taken her and why? And is her abduction linked to the missing sword? There have been rumours in the underworld about a shadowy organisation called the Sixth Sun, who have shown interest in the sword, and now it's time for Jonah to do what he's best at: put the pieces together and decode the mystery. Literally. In a mission which takes him from Guatemala to the jungles of Mexico, Jonah must rely on his unusual talent for codebreaking to try and decipher the connection before it's too late.
The Aztecs: Aztecs (The Gruesome Truth About #14)
by Jillian PowellCovering different historical eras, this informative series details all the topics one would expect to find in a history series, such as family life, food, religion, entertainment and warfare. However, it focuses on the most gruesome parts of these topics.
Aztecs (PDF)
by Tony D. TriggsPrimary History: Aztecs encourages the study of archaeological evidence, artefacts, written sources and maps to understand how the Aztecs have influenced today’s society. Stimulating activities cover everyday life, architecture and buildings, communication, religion, and the Spanish conquerors.
B.A.S.E. Camp (Black Cats)
by Rob ChildsGerry dreams of becoming a marathon champion, so is thrilled to get aplace at B.A.S.E. camp - the British Acadamy of Sporting Excellence,where he will train alongside talented young athletes from all over thecountry. But who is the mysteryrunner that appears out of nowhere? Is there really a ghost in theupstairs rooms? And what lies at the end of the tunnel, which isdiscovered underneath the statue of the legendary Taffy Jones? In theirhunt for answers, Gerry and his friends soon find themselves in moredanger than they could've imagined. A pacy sports story involving mysterious goings-on and secret cloningexperiments that will keep readers gripped to the thrilling end.
Babe Ruth: Legends in Sports (Matt Christopher)
by Matt ChristopherIn a career that spanned over thirty years, George Herman "Babe" Ruth changed the way the sport of baseball was played. He was the first true power hitter, a strong pitcher, and in the outfield made some amazing game-saving catches. His love of the sport shined through in the way he laughed while jogging around the bases, in how he kidded and horsed around with teammates, and in his overall determination to win. But there was a darker side to Babe, one that nearly ruined his career - and his life. In the end, however, Ruth managed to overcome his personal demons, recapture his health, and go on to lead his beloved Yankees to championship status. Simply put, there has never been another player like the Babe. This comprehensive biography of one of baseball's most memorable legends also comes with photos.
Babi Gwyrdd (Cyfres Blodyn Haf #3)
by Emily Huws Dafydd MorrisStori ddwys am ferch i eco-ryfelwraig yn gorfod wynebu newidiadau anodd yn ei hamgylchiadau teuluol. Stori sydd wedi ei dylanwadu'n rhannol gan chwedl Sinderela. Dilyniant i 'Eco' a 'Carreg Ateb'. [A story about an eco-warrior's daughter having to face difficult changes to her family's circumstances. A story partly influenced by the tale of Cinderela. A sequel to ' Eco' and 'Carreg Ateb'.] *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.
Babies Are Noisy: A book for big brothers and sisters including those on the autism spectrum (PDF)
by Anne-Marie HarrisonWhen Andre starts to notice Mummy's tummy getting bigger, it's the start of lots of changes for his family. My Baby is on his way and he's bringing lots of noise with him! This engaging illustrated children's book is ideal for preparing young children age 3+ on and off the autism spectrum for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Covering everything from trips to the hospital, what to expect when the baby arrives and the fun, family times to look forward to, 'Babies are Noisy' is mindful of how children with autism think, learn and experience the world and is full of strategies for coping with the sensory issues and routine changes that a new baby brings. Reflecting the real life situations that families with a child with autism find themselves faced with, this book can be read with parents and professionals to prepare the child for the arrival of their new sibling.
The Baboons Who Went This Way And That: Folktales From Africa
by Alexander McCall SmithA man with a tree growing out of his head? A woman with children made of wax? A bird that can be milked? With more stories from his original celebration of African folktales, The Girl Who Married A Lion, let Alexander McCall Smith once again take you to a land where the bizarre is everyday and magic is real.
Baby Aliens Got My Teacher (Baby Aliens)
by Pamela ButchartOne day Izzy and her friends are surprised to find that their teacher, Miss Jones, is actually being nice to them. This is the woman who was caught secretly smiling when Maisie Miller fell off her chair. There can only be one conclusion: she's been taken over by aliens, and now she wants to make them all aliens too!From the book: One time I found a crisp shaped EXACTLY like Mrs Cunningham who lives upstairs and when I showed Mum she just said, 'No thanks, you eat it.' I obviously did NOT eat it, I put it in an envelope and carefully posted it through Mrs Cunningham's letter box. Because that's what I would want someone to do if they found a crisp shaped exactly like me (also called a crisp twin).'Enjoyable for its childlike sense of adventure, humour and imagination.' - The Sunday Times'…full of fun. The bold, bright package is particularly enticing, making this a book that children will want to pick up. With quirky characters, laugh-out-loud humour and a reassuringly familiar primary school setting, it will particularly appeal to young readers with lively imaginations.' - BookTrust