A boy. A beetle. A heroic mission. Think 101 Dalmations with bugs. (But not 101 bugs. More like zillions of them.) Darkus is having a rubbish time. His dad has disappeared, leaving him stuck next door to some really gross neighbours. He needs a friend, & he’s not fussy. Giant bugs are welcome. Then Baxter the talking beetle comes into Darkus’s life. Who needs dogs? This beetle is totally man’s best friend! Can they solve the mystery of what happened to Darkus’s dad? Is it linked to the cruel Lucretia Cutter & her sinister beetle jewellery? Rollicking adventure filled with amazing science Great if you like Roald Dahl or The Last Wild Brilliant five-star reviews from excited fans“I loved it. SO good” – The Bookseller Supplied as a pack of six copies. page-turners-year-5 reading 3for 2 pie 3for 2 summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie piecorbettpageturners pm 19-offer ...

“ Jaw-droppingly gorgeous” – The Bookseller Beetle mania is spreading, thanks to M.G. Leonard’s bestselling BEETLE BOY trilogy. In the books, Darkus Cuttle learns all about beetles from an old guide. Now that treasured book is available for readers everywhere to discover amazing beetle facts for themselves! Hilariously narrated by eccentric entomologist “ Monty G Leonard”, this lavishly illustrated beetle guide is the perfect starting point for young collectors everywhere. From scary to weird, the 60+ species featured in this book are certain to inspire a lifelong love of Coleoptera. ...

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Finally, the film’s here: the perfect excuse to relive this YA classic as many times as you like! ‘ Live every day like it’s your last.’ Easy to say. Not so easily done. So Sam doesn’t. After all, how was she to know this was her last day? But now she’s living it again…. over & over. Is this Sam’s chance to put all her dumb mistakes right? ...

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Have you ever told a fib? Hippo knows he shouldn’t. But he’s having a really bad day. It all started when he missed his breakfast. His tummy won’t stop rumbling, & his brain won’t work in class. Then he sees Mrs Croc’s special chocolate cake. Yummy! He can’t resist gobbling it up. But now someone else is getting the blame. Will Hippo be brave enough to own up? This sweet & funny story shows you that honesty matters, especially when it comes to saying sorry. (We all make mistakes, after all.) A gentle & funny story about telling the truth & learning to apologise Colourful picture book with activity ideas & discussion suggestions Lively animal story conveys a key message in a simple, charming way Helps children identify types of dishonesty & modify their behaviour ...

Derry, 1689. A small walled city up north. A small city that’s about to become the crux of a war between three mighty kings. The nightmare begins on the day an anonymous letter is read out: a terrifying letter that says every last Protestant man, woman & child is to be murdered. Panic takes hold. The Catholic army is galloping in. Daniel & Robert, two teenage brothers, rush to close the city gates – in the nick of time. Now the siege has begun. Bombs rain down. Behind the walls, people are trapped; injured, dying, starving. Soon they’re also fighting each other. But there’s no going back… A superbly gripping & vivid fictional tale of the Derry siege By the acclaimed author of City of Fate & Kings of the Boyne Effortlessly blends historical facts with raw human emotions Ideal for fans of My Story, Siobhan Dowd & Theresa Breslin“A very strong story … a deeply thought provoking book that works at many levels, not least as a well-researched & written historical novel … not a light read but it is a very memorable one.” School Librarian “ Highlights how far humanity can fall &, ultimately, how far it can soar in the face of adversity.” Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reading Guide ...

Eight years in a care home have left Billy angry – with the system, the social workers, & the mother that gave him away. It’s not that he means to make trouble. He’s just being Billy. He can’t be anything else. Can he? ...

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