Alfie Bloom was just an ordinary boy, until he inherited a castle & became the caretaker of a centuries-old magic. But Alfie’s new life comes with dangers he never could have imagined. & when the danger comes inside the castle itself, Alfie will have to decide who to trust & figure out how to protect his most valuable possession. ...

Alfie Bloom was just an ordinary boy, until he inherited a castle & became the caretaker of a centuries-old magic. But Alfie’s new life comes with dangers he never could have imagined. & when the danger comes inside the castle itself, Alfie will have to decide who to trust & figure out how to protect his most valuable possession. ...

Alfie’s going back to school! But not in a typical classroom. Nope: he’s going back in time to the 1400s to learn some cool druid skills. But as he trains under Orin Hopcraft, the last of the great druids, Alfie starts to understand the true power & dark lure of the magic he guards. Then the people close to him start falling victim to a monstrous creature made from shadows. There’s only one person who can help Alfie & his friends: the less than friendly-sounding Witch of Demon Rock… Storming fantasy by a top computer games designer Perfect for fans of J.K. Rowling & Charlie Bone Thrilling fun where ancient magic meets modern life“ Fantasy adventure at its very best” – The Book Zone ...

Top of your ‘what to read next’ list if you love Charlie Bone & Harry Potter. A boy, an eerie castle & a world of magical secrets! Alfie Bloom is just an ordinary kid like you. (Rather like Harry Potter once believed he was.) Until he’s summoned by Caspian Bone: a raven-like lawyer. It seems that Alfie has inherited a castle. Not just any cool spooky castle. One full of ancient magic! Problem: evil forces want to steal its power. Can Alfie save the whole of England from a terrible fate? & will he really get to ride on a flying, talking bearskin rug? Storming fantasy by a top computer games designer Perfect for fans of J.K. Rowling & Charlie Bone Thrilling fun where ancient magic meets modern life “ Fantasy adventure at its very best” – The Book Zone ...

A heartwarming classic. When Alfie rushes into the house & slams the door, he locks himself in – & Mum out. Oops! A rescue is needed! ...

Ali’s a bright spark! Not only did she grab the Blue Peter Award for Frozen in Time; she also thrilled us with animal magic in the Shapeshifter series. But what’s she done since? Find out in these high-octane thrillers: just the job if you’re into Boy X or The Unicorne Files. An alien hurtling towards Earth, disguised as a human teenager. A strange glowing object with bizarre powers. Two ghosts in the school grounds: friendly or frightening? A boy genius caught up in a carjacking. That’s how these stories begin. Want to know how they end? Then read on… Brilliantly exciting reads from an established talent Totally immersive fun – perfect for keen bookworms Ali’s Frozen in Time has won two Blue Peter Awards A modern take on the grand tradition of high adventure “ You have to like Ali Sparkes books. They’re unashamedly good-hearted, energetic, & vivid.” Bookbag ...

He’s great at shooting up aliens in games – but can he do it for real? You Tube hero Ali fights a digital threat that’s escaped into real life! In this storming graphic novel, it’s launch time for the hotly anticipated video game Alien Liberator 2. So who better to invite than top gamer Ali-A? Ali is promised the biggest game launch ever – but what he doesn’t count on is just how real the action will get! When a merciless band of aliens turns up to spoil the party, Ali must transform from gaming icon to real-life hero. Can he take down the aliens, win the boss battle & save the day? A thrilling full-colour graphic novel by top gamer Ali-AWritten with help from bestselling author Cavan Scott Ali’s You Tube channels have over 13 million subscribers His gaming posts have won two Guinness World Recordsgift-guide-xd-film-tv gift-guide-xd-magic-adventure gift-guide-teen-tv-film gift-guide-teen-fantasy-adventure film-tv-november-17 ...

Sam is nonbinary, & when Sam’s home borough of Staten Island opens up a contest for a new statue, Sam finds the perfect subject: photographer Alice Austen, who lived with a female partner for decades. Soon, Sam’s project isn’t just about winning the contest. It’s about discovering a rich history that Sam’s a part of. ...

Achoo! Don’t panic: it’s just a pesky cold. But do normal colds make you giggle like crazy, or make scary people kidnap you? Yikes! ...

A six book collection of the acclaimed novels from Alice Oseman, author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winner & New York Times Bestseller Loveless. Solitaire features the characters that inspired the beloved webcomic & graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. ...