Nobody visits Eerie-on-Sea in winter. Especially not after darkness falls, & the night wind howls around Maw Rocks & the wreck of the battleship Leviathan. Eerie-on-Sea has always been a mysteriously chilling place, where strange stories seem to wash up. & it’s about to get even stranger. Herbert Lemon, Lost-&-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners isn’t always easy. Especially when the lost thing isn’t a thing at all, but a girl’s missing parents. No one knows what happened to violet Parma’s parents twelve years ago. But when she asks Herbie to help her find them, it appears that their strange disappearance might have something to do with a legendary sea-monster, the terrifying Malamander… A thrilling sea-splashed adventure full of eerie atmosphere Perfect for older fans of Sylvia Bishop & Lemony Snicket Thomas Taylor illustrated the original Harry Potter covers He is now winning widespread acclaim as a children’s author“A wonderfully imaginative & atmospheric adventure, rich in myth & legend & with a delicious gothic edge… Taylor is best known as an illustrator – he famously created the original jacket for Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone – but Malamander confirms him as a ferociously talented writer… this really is one that deserves all the buzz.” Fiona Noble, The Bookseller “ Full of unforgettable characters & brimming with maritime mystery, Malamander is a masterclass in original story-telling. Taylor’s magical touch makes you believe in the impossible.” Catherine Doyle Supplied as a pack of six copies. ...

A board book edition of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards winner 2020 Mabel may be a small fly but she has Big Plans… 1. Climb a mountain 2. Host a dinner party 3. Make friends with a shark Mabel’s friends aren’t being very helpful, but Mabel knows the truth about Big Plans: Don’t listen to those who say you cannot. Listen to those who say you can! So, even though a mountain is very, very high & Mabel is very, very small she knows she shouldn’t give up. & even though it might have been easier to fly up a tree, Mabel knows that she needs to keep going & climb! Mabel is the best little fly to show readers big & small that there is nothing more important than the power of confidence, & believing in yourself! Other picture books available from Kim Hillyard: Ned & the Great Garden Hamster Race: a story about kindness Gretel the Wonder Mammoth: a story about overcoming anxiety Flora & Nora Hunt for Treasure: a story about the power of friendship ...

Before Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid. & while he was a kid, he was a spy. The precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, & there’s only one person who can help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure…but will he find it in time? ...

Mac B. & his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable secret code… can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett! ...

The classic Shakespeare play has been reimagined as the story of Macbeth, a promising 12-year-old striker on the Shotfield football team, & his burning desire to become team captain. Macbeth’s mum pushes him to do whatever it takes to get ahead & get noticed by academy scouts. So when it comes to the big game, fair is foul & fouls are fair. ...

Step-by-step essay plans to help achieve higher grades in the closed book AQA English Literature examination. With hints & tips to plan & structure ‘great answers’ this title will help students to see how a great answer meets the required Assessment Objectives & to perfect their own technique. ...

This annotation-friendly edition of Shakespeare’s well-known tragedy is perfect for students & Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. Extra wide margins & double spacing leaves lots of room for notes. Contains top tips on effectively annotation & different techniques. ...

This annotation-friendly edition of Shakespeare’s well-known tragedy is perfect for students & Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. Extra wide margins & double spacing leaves lots of room for notes. Contains top tips on effectively annotation & different techniques. ...

Macca is an alpaca. Harmer is a llama. When a friendly alpaca comes face-to-face with a meanie llama, he soon realises that LLAMA DRAMA lies ahead. But, who knows, perhaps the differences that separate the two will be exactly what brings them together in the end. A heartwarming story of friendship, acceptance & the value of being yourself. ...

It’s Christmas time, & Macca has a long list of presents that he would love to buy his friends. But when he checks his piggy bank, he realises that he’s spent all of his savings. Oh no! This heartfelt celebration of friendship & kindness is the perfect Christmas story. ...