A story in the Arctic from the world of His Dark Materials & The Book of Dust by master storyteller, Philip Pullman. ‘ Lyra Silvertongue, you’re very welcome... Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about your exploits’ Lyra & her daemon Pantalaimon have left the events of His Dark Materials far behind. In this snapshot of their forever-changed lives they return to the North to visit an old friend, where we will learn that things are not exactly as they seem... Illustrated throughout by Tom Duxbury, the perfect re-entry for fans of His Dark Materials & a wonderful companion to The Book of Dust, Serpentine is a br&-new special read for Pullman fans old & new. ‘ It’s a stunning achievement, the universe Pullman has created & continues to build on’ New York Times ‘ Pullman is an easeful storyteller & an intricate & inventive world-builder, & everything he has to write is worth reading’ Telegraph ...

Seth is the oppressed kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel. But when a strange gathering of magicians arrives for dinner, their leader is poisoned. A locked-room murder investigation ensues – & Seth is the main suspect. Can he solve the mystery & clear his name, especially when magic’s afoot? ...

Throughout history, different peoples have invaded & settled in Britain. This book looks at the Celts, Picts, Scots & Romans. Who were they? Why did they invade Britain, why did they stay, & what did they bring with them? Find out about these different peoples, & how their long-ago lifestyles & beliefs still influence our culture today. A clear & engaging look at important invaders & settlers in Britain In-depth, substantial text for confident readers who want all the facts Fascinating history which brings the past to life in the world around us Explains how these long-ago people shaped ongoing aspects of British life ...

School should be a safe place for Jess, a refuge from her difficult home life – but thanks to Kez & her friends, it’s everything she dreads. Despite being beautiful & popular, Kez’s life isn’t any sweeter. She clings to the fact she is better off than Jess – or so she thinks... ...

At sixteen, Irishman Ernest Shackleton left school, joined the navy & became a legendary explorer. Written by the best-selling author on Polar exploration, this is the story of Shackleton, whose men called him ‘ The Boss’, involving four expeditions to the snow & ice of Antarctica over 20 years between 1901 & 1922. ...

Poppy, Marcus, Dash, Dylan, & Azumi are all trapped within Shadow House, a sinister estate where past & present intertwine. As they fight to find a way out, the kids think the ghosts of the house are the greatest danger they face. Little do they know it’s the secrets they’re hiding that will prove even more lethal. ...

The third installment in the exciting Shadow House series that invites you to step inside the ghost story! ...

Fancy spending the night in a haunted house? Step into Shadow House. It’s not just haunted: it’s hungry. What does it want? YOU. Some houses have ghosts. This house is the ghost. & if you go inside, chances are you’ll soon be one too. Trouble is, the kids in these books – Dash, Dylan, Poppy, Marcus & Azumi – don’t know this yet. They think they’re there for innocent reasons. How wrong can they be? Hallways move. Doors vanish. Spectres appear. Children vanish. & the way out? That’s disappeared too… Darkly terrifying ghost stories from a bestselling horror series By the author of The Stone Child & The Book of Bad Things Perfect for fans of Coraline & The Haunting of Sunshine Girl Imaginative, hugely addictive fiction to keep those pages turning“ Shadow House has everything I love – strange characters, magic & the supernatural, endless danger & adventure – & a mystery I dare any reader to try to solve.” RL Stine “ Poblocki’s meticulously crafted narrative is chilling.” Kirkus Reviews ...

When 13-year-old Lilith Shadow, ruler of House Shadow, is nearly poisoned by a ruthless, unknown assassin, she & Thorn, embark on a dangerous quest to save Gehenna, a wonderfully weird land of haunted castles, mysterious forests & an unforgettable giant bat. Together they must unravel a twisted plot of betrayals, pride & deadly ambition. ...

Lilith Shadow, princess of darkness, is struggling with her growing powers. Castle Gloom is filling with ghosts & zombies roam the country. Then Lily is attacked by a mysterious sorcerer known as Dreamweaver & his army of jewel-spiders. Can Thorn & his giant bat save Lily from the realm of sleep & help her overcome the evil Dreamweaver? ...