Ellen is a spirited – & occasionally misbehaving – young horseback-riding student. Ellen is only allowed to go to riding lessons when she behaves at school & at home. Ellen has a knack for speaking out of turn in class, & with a new sibling on the way, she can’t resist taking advantage of her parents’ distraction… ...

Rigatoni is a pasta cat. He loves pasta, any kind of pasta: spaghetti, penne, fusilli, with pesto, in soup, in lasagne, any whichever way his owners, Ruth & Tina, will serve it. Then one day Ruth & Tina go away & leave George in charge. & the pasta is replaced with yucky cat food. Can Rigatoni find someone who understands what he really wants to eat? ...

When Sirin becomes the first child to “lock” with a dragon in centuries – forming a deep friendship unlike anything she’s ever imagined – she learns that not all dragons have good intentions. & soon she finds herself at the centre of a terrifying battle… ...

Ever since the battle in Hong Kong, Grace & her friends have been trying to find a way to get to Paris. When Nate suddenly appears & whisks Grace away to the Dragon King’s lair, she learns that Daijiang & his underlings are searching for an ancient relic that will let them subjugate the dragons, & Grace needs to find it first! ...

Set over the course of four days at a music festival, the novel features strangers Toni & Olivia, who meet & realise that the music is more than just a way out; it’s a way through… if they are brave enough to face it together. ...

What do you think poetry is? Dusty old verses read only by scholars? Nope: in this storming new collection from Britain’s top young poets, it’s about being young, being loud, being different, being proud. Finger-on-the-pulse, in-your-face verse about what it means to grow up today & have something important to say. They’re talking – & they mean to be heard. So listen up! Five super-talented young poets from diverse backgrounds have each written eight poems that will echo in your ears & grab at your heart. Hear what they’re saying – & maybe respond by writing your own poem. After all, if they can do it, why not you? Exciting poems by five gifted young poets from diverse backgrounds Each poet presents eight poems with a range of themes & moods Dynamic writing plus vibrant artwork, ideal for 10-14 year olds Inspires kids from all walks of life that they too can create poetrynpd 2018 ...

Every day Rita & Ralph go down the hill, & up the hill, & down the hill, & up the hill to meet beneath their favourite apple tree to play all kinds of games! But one day they play a new game – sticks & stones – & it doesn’t end well… Will Rita & Ralph learn to say sorry so they can meet back at the apple tree to play again? ...

What would you see if you took a cruise along the world’s greatest rivers? Now you needn’t just watch in envy from the riverbank: you can sail along. Looking for wildlife, landmarks, scenery – & of course, the tumult of human life that makes any trip so interesting. Each book in this series takes you on a grand river journey of discovery. On the way, you’ll explore landscapes, history, trade, buildings, culture & daily life. Now let’s set off down the Ganges – the great river sacred to Hindus, which sweeps down from the Himalayan mountains through India’s great cities & dusty plains… Geography turned into a fascinating cruise tour Incredible colour photos of Indian life & landscapes Stop-off points along the river show different aspects of life Explores physical, human & environmental geography ...

What would you see if you took a cruise along the world’s greatest rivers? Now you needn’t just watch in envy from the riverbank: you can sail along. Looking for wildlife, landmarks, scenery – & of course, the tumult of human life that makes any trip so interesting. Each book in this series takes you on a grand river journey of discovery. On the way, you’ll explore landscapes, history, trade, buildings, culture & daily life. Now let’s set off down the Thames – London’s mighty lifeline. This grand waterway has carried kings & slaves, pirates & tourists, treasure, floods & even whales… Geography turned into a fascinating cruise tour Incredible colour photos of British life & landscapes Stop-off points along the river show different aspects of life Explores physical, human & environmental geography britain ...

Tim Bowler’s award-winning & breathtaking book River Boy is now available in this stunning new edition with cover artwork by ...