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Before the time of the Cataclysm, there were cities teeming with towers of glass and metal. The Subterranean race did not yet exist, nor did the Avians. In those long-ago times, all humans were alike, and lived together above the ground....Thus begins the story of Icarus and Velvet.This is a love story, modelled on Romeo and Juliet but set in a landscape vastly different from any we have encountered. It is a story of war, hunger and beauty. Teenagers will love the fiesty Velvet and fall in love with Icarus and his world.Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Leigh Bardugo and Suzanne Collins.

Embark on a seafaring murder mystery from Greece to Constantinople with Matthew Fairchild, his loyal dog Oscar Wilde, and Sylvain Verlac, a captivating Parisian Shadowhunter.Most travellers are running fromor searching forsomething. But not Shadowhunter Matthew Fairchild and his loyal golden retriever, Oscar Wilde. No. Matthew is searching for himself aboard the Majestic, a grand 19th century ocean liner sailing from Greece to Constantinople.Matthew wants nothing more than to mourn the death of a friend and peacefully enjoy his travels before reuniting with his friends James Herondale and Cordelia Carstairs at the London Institute of Shadowhuntersa secret society of angel-blooded humans who protect the mundane world from demons and Downworlders. But thats interrupted when someone is murdered on the shipand a vampire Downworlder lurks in the darkness.Together with Sylvain Verlac, a mysterious and captivating Parisian Shadowhunter with a secret grief of his own, Matthew must find the murderer on the Majestic before death strikes again.

From number 1 bestselling, multi-award-winning author, David Solomons, comes a laugh-out-loud new series!When Adam and his friends accidentally reveal the secret location of ex-MI6 quartermaster, Professor Goodspeed, they dont expect supervillains to turn up on their doorstep, looking for his most dangerous invention. Drawn into a dastardly plot, the friends must rescue the Professor and take on evil Dr Toe and all his henchmen to boot.Its going to take buckets of bravery, a truckload of gadgets - including a flying bike, a robot-shark shield and, the deadliest of weapons, a glitter glue grenade - along with A LOT of luck to defeat the bad guys and stop them taking over the world.At least the summer holidays wont be boring . . .The first book in a fast-paced, funny adventure series, packed with illustrations. For readers 9 years and up.

Step into an illustrated Shadowhunters story, told through the letters, diary entries, and texts of beloved characters from the Mortal Instruments, Infernal Devices, Dark Artifices, and the Last Hours.Shadowhunters Emma Carstairs and Julian Blackthorn are travelling the globe when the Clave orders them to clean up Blackthorn Hall, a crumbling Gothic fairytale mansion hidden away in Chiswick, Londonor else the Clave will demolish it once and for all.Amidst the clutter and disrepair, Emma and Julian discover secrets Blackthorn Hall has kept buried for years. Something (or someone) else haunts the Blackthorn familys cursed home.With the help of their friends and family, Emma and Julian must restore the hall to its former glory and solve the mystery of the spectral presence which threatens any who interfere, while entertaining Shadowhunter visitors from both sides of the Atlantic.Join beloved characters and fan-favourites in this lovingly illustrated epistolary adventure that bridges the gap between The Dark Artifices and upcoming The Wicked Powers series.Originally serialized on Tumblr and funded through a hit Kickstarter campaign, Secrets of Blackthorn Hall is now in wide print distribution for the first time.

The fourth book in this action-packed adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Childrens Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!"A funny and exciting fantasy adventure story" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The TimesON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, BITE! Kit and his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, are heading to land of the vampires for their most fearsome test yet.In a dungeon that is deadlier than anything theyve faced before, theyll take on monsters, hunt for treasure and crack codes. But can they make it to the finish, or will this be game over?DANGER! CHAMPIONS ONLY! "Highly illustrated, humorous and immediately enthralling, this first volume in a new series will appeal to 7+ D&D fans in particular" - The GuardianFollow Triple Troubles other adventures in the Bottom Feeder League:Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial, The Week Junior Childrens Book of the Year, Younger Fiction 2025 Dungeon Runners: Sky BattlesDungeon Runners: Ocean Chase

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on her hilarious quest to be the best princess OF ALL! A cheerful, colourful story about a chocolate egg hunt with a difference! And the perfect present for the Easter bunny to deliver!Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out!Lorenzo the dragon has set up a brilliant egg hunt for the townspeople, with eggs of all shapes and sizes and colours and patterns. But hes accidentally hidden his mums special dragon egg too and hes going to be in big trouble! Can Princess Minna find the special egg before someone eats it? Of course she can...Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.Have you read these tutti-frutti Minna adventures?:Princess Minna: The Best PrincessPrincess Minna: The Giant BeanstalkPrincess Minna: The Unicorn Mix-Up and lots more!

In a world devastated by climate change and overconsumption, sixteen-year-old Joes survival hangs by a thread.Living in a shack beneath towering piles of waste with his father and grandfather, the towns revered storyteller, their community faces constant danger. After a deadly avalanche of rubbish, six-year-old Lily is left deathly ill, and Joe sets out on a quest for help.As Joe journeys towards the city of Madera, the lines between reality and the magical stories his grandfather passed down begin to blur. He confronts the Prince of Madera, whose tempting promises of salvation for Joes struggling community conceal a sinister plan for exploitation."Landfill Mountains" is an imaginative young adult novel about survival, hope, and the fight to reclaim a shattered planet. It powerfully reflects on climate change and highlights the enduring magic of stories that bind communities and inspire change.This dystopian debut novel invites readers aged 12 and up to join Joes journey and ponder: Can one voice rewrite the destiny of a broken world?

A classic Polish childrens bookThe Times, Childrens Book of the WeekAn irresistible collection of charming adventures featuring the classic duo, Detective Nosegoode and his talking dog, Cody.In the sleepy town of Lower Limeood lives famous detective Ambrosius Nosegoode. These days he enjoys a quiet retirement with his faithful companion Cody - a dog remarkable in many ways, not least because he can talk!But even cosy Lower Limewood has its secrets. When a series of puzzling crimes occur its up to Nosegoode and Cody to investigate!Join the beloved crime-solving duo in this charmingly illustrated collection, featuring three delightful mysteries: Detective Nosegoode and the Music Box Mystery, Detective Nosegoode and the Kidnappers, and Detective Nosegoode and the Museum Robbery. Part of the new Pushkin Childrens Classics series of thrilling, magical and inspiring stories from around the world, which young readers will return to time and again.Translated by Eliza Marciniak.Illustrated by Jerzy Flisak.Marian Orlon (1932-1990) worked as a teacher, and then a librarian while pursuing an extremely successful career as a childrens writer. His subtle sense of humour and exciting plots made the stories in his Detective Nosegoode series bestsellers in Poland. His books have now been translated into six languages. In 1981 he was given Polands highest literary honour, the Council of Ministers award, for his lifes work.Jerzy Flisak (1930-2008) was a well-known Polish illustrator and designer of film posters and stage sets. He illustrated more than 70 books over his long career.

Unleashing it was easy. Surviving it wont be Conan, Jack, Jerry and Yash barely escaped with their lives the last time they messed around with portals, demons and the powerful relic known as the summonstone. But when the chance to reunite with an old friend arises, they decide to use its ancient power one more time. Big mistake.What they summon is not an old friend, or even a new one. Its something mischievous, something monstrous and now its loose

It all ends with the Fae Queen.The fragile peace pact between humans and Fae has been shattered. Once again, magical forces terrorise the streets of Jacobean London under the command of their queen, Titania. To save her beloved city, seventeen-year-old Joan Sands must banish the Fae, just as her ancestors did two thousand years ago. As a child of the Orisha, Joan is armed with gifts from the gods. She will need her trusted magical sword and the power to manipulate metal in the war that is coming. But when Titania unleashes a spirit bent on annihilating all who worship the Orisha, Joan discovers the unsettling truth behind the original pact. Faced with the lies of the past and the formidable power of the Fae, Joan must decide if her world is worth saving or if it is time to forge something frighteningly new?Praise for the series:Perfect for anyone looking for a fresh take on faerie magic.Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow & BoneA groundbreaking addition to the fantasy genre.Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of PreyEvery sentence will thunder through your bones.Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded WolvesWildly imaginative and refreshingly diverse . . . taut with intrigue. J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony

A thrilling adventure set in the jungles of India from the Waterstones Childrens Book Prize shortlisted author of Secrets of the Snakestone.A lost monkey.A cursed jewel.A race through the jungleWhen Roma stumbles upon a rare golden monkey, she vows to return it to its hidden home in the Himalayas. But the path is riddled with peril: ruthless bandits, prowling beasts, and the sinister power of the Snakestone a jewel that stalks her dreams.To make matters worse, Roma is forced to travel with Max and Arabella, two pampered children who seem more trouble than help. Only a mysterious map offers a chance of success but with every step, pursuers of the Snakestone draw closer.Can Roma unlock the maps secret before the jungle swallows them whole?

The very first Unicorn Academy feature-length episode told in three parts, with full-colour stills from the hit TV show! Read all about Sophia, Wildstar and their friends in Sapphire dorm in this highly illustrated first storybook for newly-independent readers.With an easy-to-read font, pictures on every page and plenty of magic and sparkle, this is the perfect reading book for young fans of the show. Each chapter follows Sophia on her very first adventure at Unicorn Academy, from a surprise invitation on her doorstep and matching with her very own unicorn, to the return of the evil Queen of Grimoria, there is never a dull moment at Unicorn Academy!Ride towards your destiny and discover more magical adventures at Unicorn Academy:Unicorn Academy: Sophias Invitation (Book 1, Fiction 7+ Chapter Book) Unicorn Academy: The Hidden Temple and Other Stories (Book 2, Illustrated Fiction, 5+) Unicorn Academy: Sticker Activity BookUnicorn Academy: Colouring BookUnicorn Academy: Press Out and Decorate

From bestselling author Sonora Reyes comes a poignant and searingly honest companion novel to the multi-award-winning The Lesbianas Guide to Catholic School.Seventeen-year-old Cesar Flores is finally ready to win back his ex-boyfriend. Since breaking up with Jamal in an attempt to stay in the closet, hes come out to his mother and his sister Yami, as well as their friends. Hes been diligent in taking medication to help manage his bipolar. And after months of unpacking their relationship in their sessions, Cesar has his therapists blessing to reunite with Jamal.Everything would be perfect if it werent for The Thoughts, the ones that wont let all his Catholic guilt and internalised homophobia stay buried. The louder they become, the more Cesar is once again convinced that he doesnt deserve someone like Jamal, or anyone for that matter.Cesar might be able to conceal his shame behind lighthearted jokes and his gifted reputation, but when a manic episode makes his inner turmoil impossible to hide, hes faced with a stark choice. He can either burn every bridge he has left or, more frighteningly, ask for help.Is the vulnerability of being loved by the people hes hurt the most a risk hes willing to take?Praise:This is Sonora Reyes at their absolute best.Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery BoysThe Golden Boys Guide to Bipolar will make you shed a tear and tug at your heartstrings. Adiba Jaigirdar, award-winning author of The Henna WarsSometimes you come across a book that speaks to you in a way that truly, fully, and uniquely gets you. For me, this is that book.Jonny Garza Villa, Stonewall Award-winning author of Canto ContigoAn unapologetically real and necessary read.Julian Winters, award-winning author of Right Where I Left YouFilled with endless compassion, this book can, and will, save lives.Alechia Dow, author of The Sound of StarsA heartachingly raw journey of introspection that threads together humor and authenticity. A. M. Woody, author of They Hate Each Other

The Heavenly Palace is in uproar! Biao the tiger has gone missing and theres no Year of the Tiger without her. Ming and Miaow are sent to find her but bringing her back might just be their most difficult mission yet.Focused and stubborn, Biao hasnt got time for silly things like the lunar new year. The forest she calls home is dying and shes determined to save it. But she cant do it alone and her hot temper keeps getting in the way of finding friends. With time running out, can the Guardians help Biao save her home and the Year of the Tiger before its too late?Exciting, funny and jam-packed with action, GUARDIANS OF THE NEW MOON is perfect for fans of YOMI AND THE FURY OF NINKI NANKA, TIGER WARRIOR, Laura Ellen Anderson and SPELLCASTERS.

London, Summer 1951: Clem Fatale, the youngest crook in the city, and her best friend Gilbert are going to see their favourite musical double-act, the Wade Sisters, perform at the London Palladium! But then one half of the duo Betty Wade disappears.Her sister Judy hires Clem and Gilbert to find Betty.The pair are soon pulled into the dark side of the theatre scene, and into the orbit of a notorious criminal mastermind.Its a race against time and the gangsters of London to get Betty back to the theatre. Will Clem be able to stage the rescue of a lifetime?A rollicking middle grade series full of madcap escapades, fast-talking dames and unlikely heroes, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, ENOLA HOLMES, ADVENTURES ON TRAINS and Katherine Woodfine.

Akari gasps, bewildered. "That cant be possible...""Why not?" Yong counters, his face unspeakably solemn. "Akari, do you know what it means?" His dark, crescent-moon eyes search her honey-colored, almond ones for an answer, but their blankness tells him shes unaware. "It means youre the future of Xylon."Since sixteen-year-old Akari discovered her gift of deflecting wounds, escaped the Great Harvest, and moved from the capital to the outskirts ten years ago, she has grown accustomed to her new, simple life. However, the unexpected appearance of an Andelovian boy in Cheyvelenia has Akari uncovering her buried past and identity. As secrets unfold, she finds herself entangled in power struggles, threatened by dangerous enemies, and divided by friendship and love. Can Akari possibly be the future of Xylon?

The Moons Forgotten BrideA Tale by Evelyne DLorienTales from the Silent Garden Book III (can be read as a standalone)On nights when the moon wanes too soon, she wakes beneath the willow by the lake a bride once loved by the heavens, and long forgotten by the world.When Lucien Vale, a quiet clockmaker, arrives in the valley, he begins to hear a womans voice calling through his dreams. Drawn to the lakes silver silence, he meets the Moon Bride not a spirit seeking rescue, but a soul waiting to be heard.In building a clock with no hands, Lucien discovers that love is not about keeping it is about releasing.A hauntingly poetic gothic fairytale about time, memory, and forgiveness.Written in lush, lyrical prose, this standalone tale (6,000 words / 2530 min read or listen) unfolds like a dream: soft, melancholic, and luminous rather than dark perfect for readers who cherish the emotional worlds of Neil Gaiman, Erin Morgenstern, Kelly Barnhill, or Isabel Greenberg.Themes & Motifs: Love and Time · Memory vs. Forgetting · The Moon, the Willow, and the Lake · The Clock Without Hands · Mercy through SilenceGenre: Gothic Fairytale · Dark Romance · Poetic Fantasy · Sleepcast / Short NovelKeywords: gothic fairytale, lyrical short story, poetic fantasy, dark romanticism, timeless love, forgiveness, moonlight, ghost bride, clockmaker, sleep story

Theyre late for class and right on time to save the world.Tyler already has enough on his plate, caring for his mum with chronic fatigue and his autistic little brother, Levi. But when a mysterious crash shatters Morfield Secondary, Tyler and three classmates, dubbed The Late Crew, stumble upon a stranded alien, a deadly creature called The Slime, and an unhatched egg holding more power than they could imagine.As their headteacher falls under alien control and Levi is kidnapped, The Late Crew must band together to rescue him, protect the alien egg, and stop an invasion that starts right in their school gym.Fast-paced, heartfelt, and full of humour and heroism, The Late Crew is a thrilling sci-fi adventure about courage, friendship, and the quiet strength of young carers who discover that true heroes can come from the unlikeliest places. Perfect for fans of UK adventure authors like Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Maz Evans, and Ross Welford.

Dexters world changes forever when his Grandpa shares an astonishing secret, and whisks him away on an epic adventure filled with double lives and amazing inventions. Suddenly, Dexter finds himself at the heart of the Resistance, battling against the wicked Evan Kostroff an evil man with a dastardly plan to wipe out humanity and create a new space world in which only the smartest people will live.Join Dexter on his thrilling, globe-trotting journey, during which he teams up with talking animals and a host of colourful friends. Packed with action, laughter and fascinating facts about many countries around the world, this is an adventure you wont want to miss!Dexter Olsson has become a smash hit in Sweden, with over 50,000 readers. Now, this much-loved series is available in a brand-new, updated English edition. Grandpas Secret is the first book in Michael Wianders laugh-out-loud, fact-filled adventure series thats perfect for fans of Jules Vernes, and other, thrilling tales.

Dexters world changes forever when his Grandpa shares an astonishing secret, and whisks him away on an epic adventure filled with double lives and amazing inventions. Suddenly, Dexter finds himself at the heart of the Resistance, battling against the wicked Evan Kostroff an evil man with a dastardly plan to wipe out humanity and create a new space world in which only the smartest people will live.Join Dexter on his thrilling, globe-trotting journey, during which he teams up with talking animals and a host of colourful friends. Packed with action, laughter and fascinating facts about many countries around the world, this is an adventure you wont want to miss!Dexter Olsson has become a smash hit in Sweden, with over 50,000 readers. Now, this much-loved series is available in a brand-new, updated English edition. Grandpas Secret is the first book in Michael Wianders laugh-out-loud, fact-filled adventure series thats perfect for fans of Jules Vernes, and other, thrilling tales.