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Venom: Book 2 (Isles of Storm and Sorrow)
by Bex HoganMarianne has never wanted to be a fighter, but with unrest and discord threatening the Twelve Islands, she will have to battle threats both inside and out in an attempt to attain peace for her homeland. The epic YA fantasy series The Isles of Storm and Sorrow continues in its second book, Venom, perfect for fans of Sara J Maas and Leigh Bardugo.Marianne is now the Viper, but her hopes for peace in the Eastern Isles are being frustrated. The corrupt King remains on the throne, bandits are proving hard to stop and Marianne is not sure who among her crew she can truly trust.For the islands to prosper, the invisible bond that once existed uniting land and sea must be reinstated. There's only one way that can happen - the return of magic. To do that Marianne must put aside all her fears: she must return to her roots, the Western Isles, and call on the power that runs in her blood. She must become a Mage. Only then, can she possibly command the army needed to finally take down the King.
The Venom of the Scorpion
by Jon MayhewA new and dangerous mission awaits in the fantastic Monster Odyssey series, in which our hero Dakkar must defeat a clan of evil brothers intent on ruling the world, while battling terrifying monsters. Inspired by Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Dakkar is a young Captain Nemo and these books are the most thrilling of adventures.After being framed for murder, Dakkar must escape from prison and follow the only clue he has – a scorpion-handled dagger – in order to clear his name. Knowing this must be work of an evil Oginski brother, Dakkar soon finds himself in Algiers facing the deadliest crawling monster ever! But even if Dakkar can defeat this beast, he will face the ultimate betrayal – his enemy has been closer than he thought, all along. Will there be anyone left who Dakkar can trust?A fast-paced adventure with underwater battles and dramatic desert action. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Indiana Jones and monsters! Readers ready to move on from Beast Quest will love this!
Venor the Sea Scorpion: Book 19 (Sea Quest)
by Adam BladeMax and Lia's battle to defeat the wicked pirate, Red Eye, continues. Deep beneath the waves, Red Eye's crew of robotic monsters is joined by a new threat - a giant sea scorpion! Our heroes face a deadly battle...The third thrilling adventure in Sea Quest Series 5: The Chaos Quadrant. Look out for Sythid the Spider Crab, Brux the Tusked Terror and Monoth the Spiked Destroyer!
Venus Angel (Quicksilver)
by Susan GatesAfter the events of Viridian, the world is returning to normal. Jay is determined to find Toni, who was turned into a winged plant-hybrid predator, a Venus Angel, and restore her humanity. But Toni doesn't want to be found. Rogue Cultivars are still on the loose. And Jay's old enemy, the lethal warlord Viridian, is not dead. Horribly mutated, more powerful than ever before, he lurks underground, waiting for his chance...waiting for Jay. Fantastic sci-fi / dystopia for 11+.
Venus Rocks: Book 3 (Kitty Slade #3)
by Fiona DunbarHey, Kitty Slade here. Just hanging out, doing ordinary things. You know, like seeing ghosts. It's been happening for a while now, but this time - this time is different...When Kitty sees a ghost ship, she knows her spooky powers are growing stronger. Plunged into a dark mystery from long a go, she soon encounters Beth, a lost soul who drowned on board. Kitty must uncover the secrets buried at the bottom of the sea - before it's too late...
Vera Jewel is Late for School
by Nicola KentWhen Vera Jewel's bike breaks one morning, she takes matters into her own hands and comes up with some ingenious - and very funny! - ways to get to school. From jumping on her space hopper to making her own catapult, Vera's ideas get more and more adventurous, but nothing seems to get her there on time. It's a good thing that she's one determined little girl who never gives up . . . Vera Jewel is Late for School is a warm, funny and very original story about determination and creativity, perfect for learning about standing on your own two feet - and being rewarded for hard work and inventiveness! Nicola Kent’s catchy rhyming text, bright, jewel-like colours and eye-catching illustrations make this a truly stunning picture book.
Verak the Storm King: Special 21 (Beast Quest)
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Don't miss this new bumper special edition of the bestselling series, in which our heroes return to the realm of Gwildor to battle an old enemy and a terrifying new sea Beast - Verak the Storm King!Have you read any other Beast Quest books? Grymon the Biting Horror is a great place to find more adventures!
Verbal Reasoning, Age 8-10: For 11+, Pre-test And Independent School Exams Including Cem, Gl And Iseb (PDF)
by Alison HeadExam Board: ISEB Level: 11 Plus Subject: Verbal Reasoning First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: Spring 2017 Give pupils the best chance of success in pre-test and 11 plus independent school entrance exams with this write-in workbook. Covering the topics covered in the Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide, this workbook has been written to help develop skills in verbal reasoning. Pupils aged 8-10 will find the 220 varied and thorough question types will ... - increase confidence by practising questions for all major exams including CEM, GL and ISEB - improve skills with progressively stretching exam-style questions - enable them to confidently assess progress and identify areas to improve using the pull-out answers with clear explanations - develop new techniques to solve problems more easily - allow pupil's to practise English and Maths skills to improve Verbal Reasoning abilities - build speed in answering Verbal Reasoning questions towards the time expected in the 11 plus tests The brand new for 2016 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey .. Step 1) 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide Step 2) Practice Papers 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 1 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2 Step 3) Workbooks 11+ Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 11+ Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 11+ Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12
Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Alison PrimroseGive pupils the best chance of success in entrance exams with this write-in workbook for ages 10-12. Covering the topics covered in the Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide, this write-in workbook has been written to help develop skills in Verbal Reasoning. Over 260 varied questions are ideal for building confidence for 11 plus and all major exams including CEM, GL and ISEB.
Verdigris Deep
by Frances Hardinge'Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now.' Patrick NessVerdigris n. a blue-green rust that tarnishes ageing and forgotten copper coins, altering them entirely . . . One evening, Ryan and his friends steal some coins from a well. Soon after, strange things begin to happen. Peculiar marks burn on Ryan's knuckles and light bulbs mysteriously explode. Then the well witch appears, with her fountains for eyes and gargled demands. From now on the children must serve her - and the wishes rotting at the bottom of her well.In the tradition of truly fantastic story-telling, Verdigris Deep is a darkly witty, utterly creepy and clever novel by Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree.
Vermok the Spiteful Scavenger: Series 13 Book 5 (Beast Quest #77)
by Adam BladeDeep in the tunnels under the Warrior's Road lurks a hideous Beast... Tom must brave the darkness to rescue his best friend Elenna. Is he brave enough to win, or will he be trapped in the shadows forever?
The Very Best Hug
by Smriti HallsHave you ever wondered who gives the very BEST hug? The kind that feels just right?Get ready to join us on a mission to find the PERFECT hug. From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But sometimes, the very best hug is the one that comes from the people you love most.Full of chaotic animal cuddles, this irresistible story from award-winning author Smriti Halls is perfect for sharing and reading aloud. Warning: You may want to hug this book!
The Very Best Hug
by Smriti Prasadam-HallsA delightful picture book about the power of hugs, from the mega-bestselling creators of I Love You Night and Day, You Make Me Happy and I'll Never Let You Go.Have you ever wondered who gives the very BEST hug? The kind that's warm and cozy and snug? Extra squeezy, but never too tight,the kind that fits you COMPLETELY right? From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But the perfect hug may not be far-in fact, it might be right where you are! Who gives the best hugs? Have you guessed? It's the ones at home, who love you the best! Full of silly and snuggly animal cuddles, this irresistible story from the bestselling creators Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Alison Brown is perfect for sharing and reading aloud.
The Very Best Hug
by Smriti Prasadam-HallsA delightful picture book about the power of hugs, from the mega-bestselling creators of I Love You Night and Day, You Make Me Happy and I'll Never Let You Go.Have you ever wondered who gives the very BEST hug? The kind that's warm and cozy and snug? Extra squeezy, but never too tight,the kind that fits you COMPLETELY right? From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But the perfect hug may not be far-in fact, it might be right where you are! Who gives the best hugs? Have you guessed? It's the ones at home, who love you the best! Full of silly and snuggly animal cuddles, this irresistible story from the bestselling creators Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Alison Brown is perfect for sharing and reading aloud.
The Very Best of Paul Cookson: Let No One Steal Your Dreams and Other Poems
by Paul CooksonThe Very Best of Paul Cookson brings together twenty-five years of poetry. It includes his favourite poems and his most thoughtful, uplifting and memorable poems. Includes Let No One Steal Your Dreams, Father's Hands, May You Always, Invisible Magicians, This is Our School and many more.
The Very Bloody History Of Britain: The First Bit! (Red Fox Humour Ser.)
by John FarmanWarning: This book could change your ideas about history for ever!!Do you know why the Celts got the best girls? Or who had his portrait painted after he was dead? And have you any idea who planned the first Channel Tunnel? From the dawn of civilization to the end of the Second World War, it's all here in the factually accurate and hilariously funny Very Bloody History of Britain.Bizarre, barmy and almost beyond belief, you've never had a history lesson like it!
The Very Bloody History Of Britain, 2: The Last Bit!
by John FarmanJohn Farman makes history hysterical in this must-have companion volume to the best-selling THE VERY BLOODY HISTORY OF BRITAIN: THE FIRST BIT!It's the wittiest and wackiest chronicle of modern British history you'll find - ranging from post-war rationing, through the glut of the Thatcher yuppy years to the new millenium.
The Very Bloody History Of London
by John FarmanWhen a man is tired of London, he is tired of life... - Samuel JohnsonLet John Farman, author of the mega-bestselling title The Very Bloody History of Britain, guide you round one of the world's most famous cities, London. Packed with multitudes of facts to entertain and amaze you, The Very Bloody History of London will take you on a tour you will never forget. Sometime's grisley, but always fascinating, this is history as it should be - loads of fun!
A Very Bothersome Bear: Book 3 (Knight in Training)
by Vivian FrenchA funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he's been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his aunt, uncle and cousin Prune while his parents are away. But Sam's discovered a magical scroll listing the six quests to be completed to become a knight, and with his True Companion Prune's help, he's already managed two! Now Sam must find a goodly sword, but he keeps getting distracted by noble deeds that need doing. Helping a grumpy dwarf, a dunderheaded bear and an island of tiny elves might mean he'll never find his sword, but isn't that what a Very Noble Knight would do ...?
The Very Clever Aliens (Rhymes to Read)
by Joan StimsonThe Very Clever Aliens are on their way to Earth - what do they want? Find out in this fun rhyming adventure!
A Very Curious Christmas: Festive fun and seasonal science from around the world
by Maddie MoateDid you know that reindeer knees make a snapping sound? Or that astronauts aren’t allowed to eat Brussel sprouts? Or that the world’s biggest gingerbread house was about the size of a tennis court?Join Maddie Moate as she uncovers the most incredible facts about the festive season – from upside-down Christmas trees to presents delivered by a goat!You'll explore winter science – including how fairy lights work, why holly leaves are spiky and where snowflakes come from. And you'll discover how different people around the world celebrate the Christmas period, and the fascinating history behind festive traditions.Plus, every chapter includes seasonal activities and craft ideas to get you in the holiday spirit, from recyclable decorations to a magical recipe for Santa’s milk and even a mini ice-rink!This curious collection of festive facts and activities will keep children aged 6+ and their families entertained through the dark winter months, and is perfect for fans of Maddie’s Do You Know?
A Very Good Chance
by Sarah Moore FitzgeraldThe third novel from bestselling Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author Sarah Moore Fitzgerald. Set in Dublin and Siena, with its dizzying, dare-devil Palio horse race, this is a story about taking chances, being brave and learning the best way to see the world. Some people step through a wardrobe to find adventure, but Minty follows the twisty-turny trees into Nettlebog. There she finds Ned Buckley - the moody, mysterious boy who never talks at school. As Minty's world disintegrates around her she searches for refuge in Nettlebog, and she discovers more about Ned: he's able to ride wild horses. And he knows things about the human race that will save her. Or there's a very good chance at least.This book follows Sarah Moore Fitzgerald's debut novel BACK TO BLACKBRICK and Waterstones Prize shortlist THE APPLE TART OF HOPE.
A Very Good Day (Little Friends: Garden Adventures Series #3)
by Ann BradyWinter is over and the garden is coming to life once more. The Little Friends are starting to visit and Big Fish is feeling very hungry. Kitty Cat calls to say hello, telling Big Fish how sorry she is he can’t go with her to visit the Little Friends in the farmyard. Not long after, Bella Bee calls to say hello to Big Fish. Bella tells Big Fish about collecting nectar and how she makes honey from it. She also tells him what happens to the honey once it is ready and about the lady from the big house collecting the honeycomb. Big Fish thinks Bella Bee is very clever.
A Very Large Expanse of Sea
by Tahereh MafiFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary YA novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudice