A thrilling, pacy adventure about friendship, bravery & real-life injustice from the award-winning author of High Rise Mystery ‘ For 9+ readers, this gripping, thoughtful update to the Blytonesque “secret society” genre engages squarely with racism & social injustice.’ Guardian ‘ Brilliant; a joy to the very end’ Katherine Rundell Josephine Williams is definitely a leader – & her teachers know it! What other eleven-year-old is desperate for MORE schoolwork? Looking for more challenging tasks, Josie enlists her friends Wesley & Margot into her very own Scout troop, the Copseys, named after the street they all live on. Together they start their quest for their camping badge by sleeping out near to the abandoned factory behind their houses. But that night they stumble across something strange. Someone seems to be living in the derelict building! The Copseys have to solve the mystery… & perhaps earn their bravery & activism badges along the way… Perfect for readers who love Robin Stevens & Katherine Woodfine, & full of fast-paced adventure, brilliant characters & snappy dialogue with themes of real-life activism & how to help others. ‘I love it!’ Elle Mc Nicoll ‘ An intriguing mystery adventure... bold & brilliant’ Sophie Anderson ‘A joy to read.’ Alex Wheatle ‘A funny, warm & thought-provoking celebration of community of all kinds’ Anna James ...

What if you got sucked into your favourite computer game? Maybe you’d love it. But what if things got scary? Max has just sneezed so hard that he’s shot inside his tablet game, World of Slime. Eeek – slimeballs everywhere! Gross! But wait up: these slimeballs are friendly. In fact, they’re even sort of cute. But they’re in danger! They are the Goozillas, & their world is being invaded by the evil Sicklies. Bleuggh! Now Max is trapped in a monstrous maze – on a mission to escape the Lumpy Labyrinth & avoid lots of spooky ghosts… A gloriously slimy caper in a full-colour graphic format Hugely entertaining fun for kids who love video games Experienced author who has written Angry Birds books Perfect bridge between picture books & chapter books ...

Pongo is a young & mischievous gorilla living in the mountains of Africa. He wants to grow up to be brave & clever like his dad, & perhaps even become leader of the pack one day. But it is not until his little sister, Whoopsie, is born that Pongo discovers that growing up isn’t just about having a big chest to thump! Can he prove that he isn’t as young & irresponsible as everyone thinks? ...

Godfrey the parrot is a dreadful gossip! There&8217;s nothing he likes better than passing on a rumour & stirring up some trouble! Most of the animals in the jungle aren&8217;t quite sure who the troublesome chatterbox in their midst is. But one day, Lion decides enough is enough, & decides to teach Godfrey a lesson! Illustrated by favourite artist Michael Terry, this is a hilarious & thought-provoking picture book tale of the dangers of gossip-mongering, with a rich & colourful jungle setting. ...

PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction & non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression & step-by-step support. ...

Melody Bird discovers an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, & a mysterious boy hiding out there… Hal says he’s a spy-in-training, conducting undercover surveillance of a known local criminal. Matthew & Jake don’t believe Hal & decide to spy on him, uncovering secrets & unravelling a mystery as they go. ...

What is a family? People used to think a family had to be a mum & dad plus a kid or two. But today there are nearly as many kinds of families as colours in the rainbow! Some have a mum & dad; others have a single parent. Some families even have two mums or two dads. There are mixed-race families, or you might have a step sister or a half brother. Some families have disabled members. But the main thing is that families love each other & have fun together. What’s the best kind of family? Hopefully you’ll say – yours! A warm & inclusive look at modern family life in all its richness By the award-winning author of Stravaganza & Amazing Grace Celebrates the diversity of families & the good times that they share Bright, witty colour artwork by Guardian cartoonist Ros Asquith “A charming book that helps children understand & recognise many different types of family units.” Book Nook ...

It’s the end of chocolate – for good! At least, that’s what they’re saying on TV. Eleven-year-old Jelly is horrified, but a trail of clues leads to a posh chocolate shop & its suspicious owner, the dastardly Garibaldi Chocolati. Is it really the chocopocalypse, or is there a chocoplot afoot? ...

The visitors from downriver had strange pale skin & blue eyes, but they left a deadly sickness of red spots & fever. Thirteen-year-old Millie & her younger sister Maura were the only survivors. As the first snowflakes fell, the dogs were turning wild, & it was clear that the two girls would have to leave & find a new home. They loaded up a raft to take them away, & so began an epic journey through the harsh snowy landscape&8230; Set in Alaska & based on the real experiences of the author&8217;s grandmother, this is an extraordinary story of courage, endurance & survival. &8220;A celebration of the human spirit.” The Daily Mail &8220; John Smelcer&8217;s The Great Death is an outstanding piece of writing & undoubtedly my favourite novel of the year.” The Bookseller &8220; This is quite an exceptional survival story. It is realistic & vividly detailed, but it also has the quality of myth.” The School Librarian &8220; Told in lyrical & elegant prose without a word wasted & the overwhelming beauty of the harsh but beautiful Alaskan landscape rises vividly from the page.” Bookbag.co.uk ...

Ordinary Kids. Extraordinary Adventures. Laughs for the Whole Family. Big Dreams, even BIGGER trouble... Radio 1 broadcasters & bestselling authors of KID NORMAL – Greg James & Chris Smith – are back with a mind-bending adventure you won’t want to wake up from... Have you ever had a really strange dream? Maya Clayton definitely has. Last night she dreamt that her dad, the brilliant but slightly odd Professor Dexter, had been trapped in a nightmare by his evil boss Lilith Delamere! But it’s not just a dream – it’s real & Maya & her new friends the Dream Bandits must rescue the Professor before it’s too late! All they need is a bit of courage & a LOT of imagination. Readers LOVE The Great Dream Robbery: ‘I wanna be a member of the Dream Bandits!’ ‘ Escapist & daft & just a whole lot of fun’ ‘ Thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to crazy end’ ‘ This madcap adventure could have only been dreamt up by the crazy minds of Greg James & Chris Smith – part science-fiction, part mission impossible, part mystery that needs solving & a whole lot of fun’ ...