Ava isn’t happy when her mum drags her from America to Dublin after a messy divorce. But when she finds a sliver of emerald & a bundle of old letters in the attic, Ava is plunged into a historical mystery. How were the missing crown jewels of Tsarist Russia linked to Ireland’s bloody civil war in 1922? Who was young medical student Molly O Donovan, who wrote the letters? Why did her brother Jack the Cat smuggle the jewels from the United States? Did her football-mad cousin Dan survive running messages through the crossfire? Through Molly’s eyes, Ava learns about the death of Michael Collins, deadly ambushes in Kerry & the tragic fate of former comrades…. A thrilling fictional diary from a best-loved series Brings a key period in Irish history to vivid life Gripping first-person account full of twists & turns Essential Irish history made relevant & exciting ...

It’s 1920. As the Irish War of Independence rages, ace schoolboy footballer Dan becomes a trusted messenger for rebel leader Michael Collins. He’s promised his cousin Molly that he’ll never fire a gun. All the same, he’s pulled deep into the struggle. But when Dan attracts the attention of a sinister British spy, he & Molly are forced to flee Dublin. On the run, they meet Flying Columns & dice with death as Cork burns. Yet an enemy is on Dan’s tail – one who wants to ruin any chance for peace by tracking him down… A thrilling fictional diary from a best-loved series Brings a key period in Irish history to vivid life Gripping first-person account full of twists & turns Essential Irish history made relevant & exciting ...

Love the new CBBC series? Read the original books! TV tie-in edition of the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero ...

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A brilliantly atmospheric retelling of one of the world’s most popular & powerful fairy tales, created by a truly great picture book artist: Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne. “A book in a million.” Books for Keeps bookpacks-0816 reading-spine-year-3 reading 3for 2 pie 3for 2 rbmember summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie piecorbettreadingspine pm 19-offer ...

Join a wonderful cast of bunny characters as they enjoy all their favourite activities! This joyous picture book is brought to life by the incomparable Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo & Zog. ...

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Christmas is... sharing with others... giving gifts with love... enjoying the magic of the season Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of Christmas & all the ways to wish the ones you love a Very Merry Christmas. This delightful board book features Eric Carle’s bright & distinctive artwork from sparkling stars & snowy scenes – & you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar on every page. With it’s festive artwork & gentle rhyming text, this is the perfect gift for Christmas! ...

Original Blyton stories are paired with brand new colour illustrations by Jamie Littler in a new & exciting format. ...