You’ve heard of a babysitter. But what about a dragonsitter? It sounds like Eddie’s perfect job. He’ll get to look after the world’s coolest pet while his uncle goes on holiday. Who wouldn’t swap boring old babysitting for that? Except… soon the curtains are on fire, the dragon is hiding in the linen cupboard & the fridge is empty. (Dragons like eating things. Including people, sometimes.) Plus, Eddie’s special birthday party looks set to go with a real BANG. Is this the worst job in the world – or the BEST? You decide! Hilarious young fiction full of magic, mayhem & imagination The Dragonsitter was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize Stellar team of Grk author Josh Lacey & top illustrator Garry Parsons “ Inventive, clever & hugely satisfying” – Lovereading 4 Kids ...

THE MAJESTIC CONCLUSION TO MAGGIE STIEFVATER’S DREAMER TRILOGY The war between dreams & reality intensifies… with Ronan at its center. The first two books in the trilogy, CALL DOWN THE HAWK & MISTER IMPOSSIBLE, debuted high on the New York Times bestseller list. Legions of fans are eager to see how this trilogy will end. ...

The third book in a gorgeously evocative series full of magic, mystery & adventure from a brilliant new writing talent. ...

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. ...

The Dudgeon is coming – & he’s coming tonight! The Bombazine Bear says he’s shy & polite. So why are the other creatures becoming more & more alarmed as the time of his arrival approaches? A deliciously funny rhyming picture book from Lynley Dodd. ...

The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of northern Britain – & were never seen again. Four thousand men disappeared & their eagle standard was lost. It’s a mystery that’s never been solved – until now. Marcus is determined to find out what happened to his father, the commander who led the legion. So he sets out into the unknown on a wild & dangerous quest. Will he ever return? Find out in The Eagle of the Ninth. Hailed as of the most outstanding children’s books of the 20th century, it has sold over a million copies worldwide. Rosemary Sutcliff’s classic story of Roman Britain Brings history to startling life in an unforgettable tale Captures both the facts & the great unknowns of history Pulse-racing adventure – mystery, danger & atmosphere Will inspire every reader to learn more about the Romans ...

Crackling with tension, THE EDGE is a novel about a mother & son desperate to start a new life. ...

K.M. Peyton’s stirring Carnegie Medal winner is a book that will unleash all your emotions. First love & high society against the backdrop of war: if you’re into Downton Abbey, you’ll be hooked. The First World War is looming. But young sweethearts Christina & Will are heading to London with their heads full of dreams. Will has just one ambition – to design & pilot flying machines. As he chases his dream on the airfields, Christina embraces her new-found independence. But nothing can overcome her terror of the aeroplanes Will loves so much. When war breaks out, she fears the worst: that she may lose the man she loves… ...

A stunningly imagined, page-turning, inclusive upper middle grade fantasy adventure, for fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere & Mortal Engines, from bestselling & critically acclaimed author Patrice Lawrence. ...

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