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. ...

A beautiful story of loss & belonging, all told through the eyes of a wild, affectionate, prickly fox who has a love of collecting shoes & not a small amount of magic. ...

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? ...

Exit, light! Enter, night! Come over to the dark side in this sumptuous gothic fantasy, where a princess of night fights for the world she loves. ...