Return to the magic of THE RAILWAY CHILDREN in this heartwarming sequel by Lou Kuenzler. In the depths of WWII, 12-year-old Edie is nervous at the prospect of being sent to live with an unknown aunt whilst her mother flies planes for the ATA. Aunt Roberta welcomes Edie with open arms, but does a dark secret lurk at the heart of the village? ...

From award-winning creator of PIG THE PUG comes a laugh-out-loud picture book about learning to love who you are… even if you don’t have sparkles! The world misses its favourite unicorn, but Thelma is reluctant to don her horn again. However, with the support of her best friend Otis, she realizes the importance of spreading love & joy. ...

A story of best friends, bad luck & the consequences of breaking the rules in a town built on secrets & superstitions. Growing up in Ember Grove, Bitsy Clark knows better than to break the rules around the Revelry, the mysterious end-of-year party in the woods. So when her best friend, Amy, persuades her to sneak in, Bitsy is full of misgivings. Misgivings that she should have listened to, because it’s after the Revelry that Bitsy’s luck turns & her life starts to unravel. For Amy it’s the opposite, as if she’s been blessed with good fortune. Soon Bitsy is convinced that the Revelry has tied the two friends together in a curse that only she can break… ...

Finally free from devious bogles, Barnaby Figg & his parents are working happily at Granny Hogsflesh’s Pickle Factory. But when Barnaby’s mum goes missing, it can only mean one thing: the bogles want revenge for the death of Belchetta, & they’re determined to bring down Granny Hogsflesh once & for all. ...

The Loriens are rising – & they’re ready to fight. This new episode turns the thrills up to fever pitch. ...

There’s adventure in every title of this series – & boy, that’s just what you get here. Love the Famous Five or Secret Seven? Time to meet another mega-awesome Blyton sleuthing team. A river cruise through ancient desert lands turns into an epic mission when Bill disappears. While Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack & Kiki the parrot desperately search for him, a second disaster strikes. They get trapped beneath a forgotten temple where no one has set foot for 7000 years. This is looking bad. What dangers lurk within it? ...

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A trip to the bank turns into a nightmare when Peter gets caught up in an armed robbery! A gripping thriller from popular author Josh Lacey, which forms part of the award-winning Barrington Stoke series. Specially written to give extra support to dyslexic & reluctant readers, it combines accessible language with a heart-stopping crime theme! &8220; This is a story of how an ordinary day can suddenly rocket into a heart-thumping chase. A thrilling read.” Irish Examiner ...

One day, in the middle of the summer holidays & in the middle of a manic episode, Todd & Laurie’s dad takes them to stay in the hotel he spent most of his childhood holidays in. The hotel is a rundown dump & the disappointment means Dad takes to his bed. Todd & Laurie have the run of the place & they soon start to uncover a few secrets… ...

This much-loved classic series whisks you into a thrilling lost world of gladiators & assassins, creepy rituals, savage wars & fiery volcanoes! It all starts in the Ancient Roman city of Ostia, when the dogs on Flavia’s street start dying. Who is killing them – & why? Her investigation leads her to three extraordinary people; slave-girl Nubia, Jonathan, a Jewish boy, & Lupus, a mute beggar-child. But their adventures won’t only take them to the graveyards, marketplaces & courtyards of Ostia. Before long, they find themselves in Pompeii as Mount Vesuvius erupts… Vivid & fast-paced fiction that brings Ancient Rome to life Follows four children as they turn detective & solve crimes Describes people & places with superb historical detail Depicts major events such as the destruction of Pompeii Was turned into a hugely popular BBC TV series in 2007“ Immensely readable.” Times Educational Supplement “ An interesting & exciting read that is extremely well researched. It is packed with accurate detail of everyday Roman life. The story is so well paced & involving that you don’t realise just how much information you are absorbing.” School Librarian ...