Children’s Fiction

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for 9 fans of R.L.Stines Goosebumps and Stranger Things.

A warm and witty football tale. Baljit dreams of football stardom. When the chance of a lifetime comes along in the form of a national teams rep he is sure that his parents will disapprove and so a chain of lies begins. Will Baljits fibs mean the end of his dreams? Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12

A fact-filled football story about the importance of team-work bursting with friendship and fun. A must for football fans everywhere.

When Tito is tasked with looking after the new girl at school Neena introduces him to the magical and fun world of Dreamweaving! But when their classmates start acting strangely its up to the Dream Team to find out whats going on and stop it - if theyre not too late.

Moose loves peace and quiet relaxing living alone and spring! He cant wait for the arrival of sun flowers and - a new neighbour?! Duck just landed himself a new home. He loves parties karaoke and living with - and on - Mooses head. Moose tries everything he can to send Duck away but he soon finds that this persistent neighbour might just be the best thing spring could bring.

A gritty teen drama. Cassidy has always been a strange friend one you wouldnt ever want to get on the wrong side of but the day he decides to trap rats will change everything. Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12

Meet Dwayne The Rock Johnson the World Wrestling Entertainment phenomenon who turned his talents to movie acting and became a Hollywood megastar. Find out why fellow high school students thought he was an undercover cop; why his wrestler dad was dead against Dwayne following in his footsteps; and why he sneaked a fart machine onto the set of The Scorpion King.

Muriel Sparks classic novel of the power of loyalty and influence now available in a stunning package that is accessible for all readers.

Relaxing in the south of France with his friend Sabine and her family reluctant MI6 agent Alex Rider is able to be like any ordinary 14-year-old.

Are Bobbie and her Gran risking too much to save the Eagles from poachers? Gill Lewis takes to the picturesque Scottish Highlands for a stunning new wildlife adventure.

Ged is but a goatherd on the island of Gont when he comes by his strange powers over nature. Sent to the School of Wizards on Roke he learns the true way of magic and proves himself a powerful magician.

Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new technologies and online friendships in this gripping thriller.

Einstein the penguin is back in this future-classic and fantastically funny story for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to welcome the most extraordinary penguin back into your own home.

Eleanor & Park P/b (young Adul

Ella is the new girl at school.

A cautionary tale of brats cats and a little bit of magic from much loved and best-selling author Malorie Blackman.

The Starlight Stables Summer Show is over and Ellie will be starting at a new school very soon. Even though her best friends Summer and Jessie will be there too Ellie still cant help but worry a little - will she be able to make friends in her own year? Will she be able to fit in? But excitement is on the horizon - news of a half-term pony camp reach the gang and theyre all keen to attend! Along with new faces horses and activities theres a mystery to be solved. Will super-sleuth Ellie and the rest of the gang be able to get to the bottom of it before the end of camp?

My name is Ellie. Ellie Pillai. And I suppose I am a little bit weird but then arent we all just a little bit? Most days Ellie Pillai is somewhere between invisible and not very cool - and usually shes okay with that. But suddenly Ellie feels different. Maybe its the new boy at school who makes her brain explode into rainbows every time she sees him (and also happens to be going out with her best friend) or maybe its her new drama teacher the one who seems to have noticed she exists. Suddenly her misfit style her skin colour her songwriting and all that getting lost in the music in her head seem to be okay too. Because maybe standing out isnt a bad thing after all.

Since leaving the Foundling Hospital Hetty has seen her fair share of drama excitement tragedy and loss.

A modern-day gay Emma with the spikey social critique of Austen plus the lush over-the-top romance of Bridgerton suitable for those who loved Red White and Royal Blue .

Ellie Summer and Jasmine are the very best of friends.

From the best-selling author of Divergent and Carve the Mark comes a stunning collection of futuristic short stories. Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white illustrations.

When humanity is under threat from an alien race Ender Wiggin at the age of six leaves his family on Earth to journey to the Belt. There he enters Battle School where his life is strictly disciplined and he is prepared for war.

Endless King (Knights Of The Borrowed Dark Book 3) P/B

From temper tantrums and telling tales to bickering and boasting these bratty boys and ghastly girls are up to no good! Read on if you dare. Ranging from the light-hearted to the deliciously dark these cautionary tales will delight young readers as much today when they first appeared in the mid-twentieth century. This collection is inspired by Enid Blytons A Book of Naughty Children first published in 1944. Ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to enjoy independently each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.

When Enola Holmes sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes discovers her mother has disappeared she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits. Because when she arrives she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess fleeing murderous villains and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers - all while attempting to piece together clues to her mothers strange disappearance. Amid all the mayhem will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues and find her mother?

Enola Holmes is on the run from the worlds most famous detective - her brother Sherlock Holmes. As she roams the dark and dangerous streets of London disguised as a doctors secretary called Miss Ivy Meshle Enola is reminded more and more that her name backwards spells alone. But when she finds a concealed cache of dazzling charcoal drawings she feels drawn to the girl who drew them. Only that girl young Lady Cecily has mysteriously vanished. Its up to Enola to find her but false appearances can only last so long.

Enola Holmes - sister of the worlds most famous detective Sherlock Holmes - always has an eye for mystery-solving. Still on the run from her brothers Enola continues her investigative work in the busy streets of London disguised under a new alias and is now searching for the missing Lady Blanchefleur del Campo. She soon finds out that Sherlock is searching for Enola herself but not to return her home this time. He has a message from their long-lost mother a message only Enola can decipher. Armed with clues about her mothers whereabouts Enola walks a path of self-discovery and reconciliation. Will Enola finally be reunited with her mother? And can she solve the mystery of what has happened to Lady Blanchefleur del Campo before its too late?

When Miss Letitia Glover shows up on Sherlocks doorstep desperate to learn more about the fate of her twin sister it is Enola who steps up. Letitia Glover is convinced her sister is still alive and that her sisters husband is lying. Enola discovers that this is not the first time a wife of the Earl has met an untimely death. Could it be that the secret to the fate of the missing Felicity is tied to a mysterious black barouche that arrived at the Earls home in the middle of the night? To uncover the secrets held tightly within the Earls hall Enola is going to require help - from Sherlock from the twin sister of the missing woman and from an old friend the young Viscount Tewkesbury Marquess of Basilwether!

Enola Holmes discovers that her friend Lady Cecily Alastair is in need of help. Twice before Enola has rescued Lady Cecily from the sinister schemes of her father Sir Eustace Alastair. And when Enola is brusquely turned away at the door of the Alastair home it soon becomes apparent that something is awry. After a daring escape involving bows arrows and prickly bushes Enola quickly discovers she is not the only person trying to rescue Lady Cecily. Sherlock Holmes the world-famous detective is also on the case. Unfortunately the girl has already disappeared again and is now on the loose in the unforgiving city of London. Will Enola and Sherlock work together to save Cecily? And can they agree on what they are saving her from?