Sent to stay with unknown relatives while her parents are abroad, Polly is delighted to discover that 'The Shrubbery' turns out to be the most wonderful house, with an even more wonderful garden.
It's no surprise to Polly that such an enormous garden, full of rare and beautiful plants, needs a full-time gardener to look after it. But Miss Gargoyle doesn't look - or act - like a real gardener at all. And what on earth can have happened to Polly's two uncles, who have been missing for days? With the help of her cousin Harry, Polly sets out to keep a close eye on Miss Gargoyle and soon discovers that something very sinister indeed is going on in the Shrubbery garden!
Rubina Ali doesn't know when her birthday is and she's never eaten chips or pizza. She lives in a rat-infested slum in Mumbai. But after being picked from hundreds of children to star in the multi-Oscar winning film, Slumdog Millionaire, nine-year-old Rubina's life will never be the same again.
This is the true story of how her dreams of being a world-famous actress actually came true. But once her fairy-tale of film sets, parties and Oscars is over, what comes next for Rubina? Can she return to life as normal?
Royalties from this book will be shared with the author and Medecins du Monde in India.
A playground sensation, based on a game played with real bits of bone 2, 000 years ago, is selling out as soon as it hits toy store shelves! With 80 characters currently available, the toy range is selling millions each week. And now here comes the Official Handbook! This is the ultimate read for any fan of Gogo's Crazy Bones. With amazing facts and top stats on all of the Gogo's, loads of brilliant different games to play and a chance to design your own Gogo, this is pure Crazy Bones fun!
A treasure trove is discovered deep beneath Camelot but when the spirit of an evil sorcerer is unwittingly unleashed, Merlin quickly discovers that all that glitters is not gold.
Meanwhile, a deadly assassin has arrived in Camelot. His aim? To kill Arthur. Will Merlin be able to save the prince from the killer
A treasure trove is discovered deep beneath Camelot but when the spirit of an evil sorcerer is unwittingly unleashed, Merlin quickly discovers that all that glitters is not gold.
Meanwhile, a deadly assassin has arrived in Camelot. His aim? To kill Arthur. Will Merlin be able to save the prince from the killer
When Arthur kills a unicorn, Merlin knows that terrible consequences lie in store for Camelot and its people.
And things are set to get worse. After a hunting trip in the forest, Arthur is fatally attacked by a savage beast. As the Crown Prince lies dying, Gauis knows that dark magic is at work and Merlin is the only one who can save him
A mysterious new knight arrives in Camelot for the sword tournament. His fighting skills are impressive but Merlin suspects that dark magic is involved. With Prince Arthur next in line to fight, time is running out for Merlin to prove that evil is afoot...
A playground sensation, based on a game played with real bits of bone 2, 000 years ago, is selling out as soon as it hits toy store shelves! With 240 characters currently available, the toy range is selling millions each week. And now here comes the next Official Handbook! This is the ultimate read for any fan of Gogo's Crazy Bones. With amazing facts and top stats on all of the Gogo's series 4, loads of brilliant different games to play and a chance to design your own Gogo, this is pure Crazy Bones fun!
When Arthur kills a unicorn, Merlin knows that terrible consequences lie in store for Camelot and its people.
And things are set to get worse. After a hunting trip in the forest, Arthur is fatally attacked by a savage beast. As the Crown Prince lies dying, Gauis knows that dark magic is at work and Merlin is the only one who can save him
Merlin arrives in bustling Camelot eager to make his way in the world and with a sense that some greater destiny is calling to him.
But he soon finds that amidst the excitement there is a darker side to Camelot. Magic is outlawed here, so Merlin must keep his unique magical talents a closely guarded secret...
Christopher Paolini's internationally bestselling Inheritance series is an undisputed fantasy phenomenon, which has sold millions of copies in dozens of languages around the world, and has sparked the imaginations of countless children and adults. The Inheritance Almanac is a fascinating companion to the series: an A-Z guide to the exciting world of Eragon and Saphira, for both loyal fans and those who are new to these epic adventures.
Where did the Dragon Riders, the Ra'Zac and the Dwarves all originally come from? What is the secret of the magic behind Brom's tomb? What is the history behind Roran, Elva, Selena, Angela - and many more? Packed with the intricate details that make this world so real and yet so magical, with hundreds of entries arranged alphabetically, this is the definitive guide to one of the most popular fantasy series of recent years.
A playground sensation, based on a game played with real bits of bone 2, 000 years ago, is selling out as soon as it hits toy store shelves! With 240 characters currently available, the toy range is selling millions each week. And now here comes the Official Annual! This is the ultimate read for any fan of Gogo's Crazy Bones. With amazing facts and top stats on all of the Gogo's (series 1-3, as well as a sneak preview at season 4), loads of brilliant different games to play and a chance to design your own Gogo, this is pure Crazy Bones fun!
Inside Life takes ten children behind the scenes of the epic BBC series LIFE. Each child is given a mission and an animal to study. They are introduced to their mission in the UK and then flown to where the LIFE team are filming. From Komodo dragons in Indonesia, ring tailed lemurs in Madagascar, marine life in Patagonia, gibbons in Thailand, frigate birds in Tobago, tigers in India, garter snakes in Canada, waterfall climbing gobies in Hawaii, making an artificial reef in the Bahamas to polar bears in Alaska. The insight offered into the making of a natural history programme as well as the amazing opportunity offered to the child is awe-inspiring.
Set in a scrapbook style to mirror the child's memories with stunning photography this is an unmissable companion to the programme.
A playground sensation, based on a game played with real bits of bone 2, 000 years ago, is selling out as soon as it hits toy store shelves! With 80 characters available in the original red range and now another 80 characters in the Evolution range, the toys are selling millions each week. And now here comes the next Official Handbook! This is the ultimate read for any fan of Gogo's Crazy Bones. With amazing facts and top stats on all of the Evolution Gogo's, loads of brilliant different games to play and a chance to design your own Evolution Gogo, this is pure Crazy Bones fun!