‘ Do you feel safe?’ A powerful novel exploring how teenagers can be swept up into county lines. For fans of PUNCHING THE AIR & SPLINTERS OF SUNSHINE. ...

Juicy. Romantic. Bewitching. Tempting. Scary. Powerful. Even a little bit funny. Dystopian fiction with all those things rolled into one. Must be magic, right? ...

Ironhold is an island where ‘industry brings prosperity’. But when Orin Crowfall, a servant boy, learns that his home is in danger, he becomes a target of powerful forces. He escapes with his robot friend, but they face a fight for survival in the stormy ocean, pursued by a sea monster. Will Orin find a way back to save his family? ...

After learning a terrible secret about his island’s future, young Orin Crowfall finds himself adrift on a boat in the middle of the ocean with his robot friend, Cody. Plagued by perilous seas & with a terrifying sea monster on his tail, they eventually wash up on island of Natura, which he discovers is a living organism that can communicate with its people. ...

After learning a terrible secret about his island’s future, young Orin Crowfall finds himself adrift on a boat in the middle of the ocean with his robot friend, Cody. Plagued by perilous seas & with a terrifying sea monster on his tail, they eventually wash up on island of Natura, which he discovers is a living organism that can communicate with its people. ...

The dark & compelling tale of an abusive teen relationship, told from the perspective of the victim, fourteen-year-old Anna. ...

Oh so dreamy. Want a beach break? Try summer camp with gorgeous Harry. We’re melting faster than snow in July. ...

From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals & gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones. Children will be mesmerised by the many uses of rocks like quartz & understanding crystals – from dazzling jewellery to diamond cutting tools & the silicon chip in their phone. This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what exactly crystals & gems are, how they’re formed, how to identify them, & how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewellery making. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on precious stones, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, & a new “eyewitness” feature.
- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, & timelines.
- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field. Eyewitness Crystal & Gem features striking full-colour photographs of beautiful stones, including pearl & shell, jet & amber, quartz crystals, precious metals gemstones & much more! In this guide, curious children can find the answers to questions like, how can a rough diamond become a show-stopping centrepiece? Where does labradorite get its colours? Why are there quartz crystals in clocks & watches? How can crystals be grown in a laboratory? So, what’s new? Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers & stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography & updated diagrams, updated information, & a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, discover the incredible world of creepy-crawlies in Eyewitness Insect, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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Part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelled non-fiction books are engaging & perfectly match the new Letters & Sounds guidance used in schools across the UK. ...

A touching story about a boy struggling to follow his dreams, by the bestselling author of Goodnight Mister Tom. Ralph loves the theatre. He loves everything about it: the glamorous actors & actresses, the cheering crowds, the dazzling lights. It’s the only bright light in the rubble & squalor of post-war Britain. Ralph dreams of acting himself, but his bullying dad thinks the theatre is for wimps. Will Ralph find a way to defy his father & train for the stage? Or must he abandon the world he loves forever? Moving tale of family & theatre by the author of Goodnight Mister Tom Atmospheric look at British life just after the Second World War Michelle has won the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize & the Costa Book Award gr-10-11 ...