Rosy and Rory are the unlikeliest of friends. They are as different as the sun and the rain. Rosy is a dainty delicate little bird and Rory is a big burly bear. They both love to explore together and between them they always find the most wonderful things. One day Rosy doesnt feel like leaving her nest and Rory cant understand why. They stop exploring together but Rory never stops looking for wonderful things to share with his friend - until he finds the perfect thing. This is a sensitive and timely book about the importance of friendship.
This title covers the wonder and mysteries of time and space the crackpot theories which held sway for far too long the discoveries which advanced whole areas of science when people were looking for something else and the fact that somehow the universe exists and against all odds life came to be on this planet we call home.
Jake McCormack is the villain of Clanfedden. Hes just killed a boy - deliberately run him over with his truck on the bridge in front of everyone. And he knows hell get away with it. Luca 14 is the new boy in town. Hes looking for a fresh start after a terrible thing that happened at his old school. Clanfedden is a small forgotten town but Luca and his mum are going to give it a go. Theyre opening an exciting restaurant and Allie Redmond is coming to work there. Allie is honest and kind and Luca knows theyre going to be friends. Allie has lived in Clanfedden all her life and these should be happy days - Luca is the best thing to have happened in years. But shes haunted by shadows of her own and more than anyone she knows the danger of Jake McCormack. She needs to warn Luca. She needs to prevent disaster. At least she needs to try.
Daisys getting into double the trouble in this fantastic collection! Whether shes making lots of furry friends on her summer holiday in Spain or trying to win a coconut at the fair one things for sure - theres always trouble when Daisys about.
Join the Widdershins sisters for another breathtaking adventure in A Tangle of Spells the eagerly anticipated follow-up to A Pinch of Magic and A Sprinkle of Sorcery by Michelle Harrison
This is a gorgeous book. Its tender and fierce beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. The prose is passionate and honest unsentimental and big-hearted. The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you and this is one of those. I truly loved it - Nicola Yoon bestselling author of Everything Everything
Grey has been revealed as the rightful prince of Emberfall. But the kingdom is crumbling fast torn between his claim and that of the reigning Prince Rhen and Princess Harper. Newly crowned as Queen of the enemy kingdom Syhl Shallow Lia Mara struggles to rule with a gentler hand than her mother. But as Grey moves closer to claiming the crown of Emberfall both Harper and Lia Mara are forced to question where they stand - and how far they can follow the dictates of their hearts. Brigid Kemmerers heart-pounding saga comes to a thrilling climax as two kingdoms come closer and closer to conflict - and an old enemy resurfaces who could destroy them all.
A collection of three adorable puppy stories to treasure from best-selling author Holly Webb: The Abandoned Puppy The Puppy Who Was Left Behind and The Scruffy Puppy .
Each page in this book depicts a Letterland character surrounded by objects that begin with its sound so theres always plenty of opportunity for young learners to practice their growing phonics skills.
In his first book for young adults Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior a budding cartoonist who leaves his school on the Spokane Indian reservation to attend an all-white high school.
When his dad disappears Arun Lal is amazed to discover that he was secretly working on a classified project and has been kidnapped by people intent on stealing it. Along with his geeky best friend Sam and tough-talking Donna Arun is plunged into a race to rescue his father and find his creation before the thieves can turn it into a destructive global weapon.
The second book in The Adventures of Onion OBrien from comedian Jason Byrne. Onion OBrien is in trouble again. This time he and the rest of the Five Os are trying to stop the destruction of the Valley the local wasteland where they hang out but theyll have to outwit pesky grownups The Ferg and Judge Mayor Ronald Bump and the new teacher.
There is a new girl at Billies school and Billie takes it upon herself to show her around teach her the Biscuit Laws and remind her that yes two women can get married (after all Billies mums wedding is the event of the year). But then suspicion sets in. The new girl seems very close to Billies best friend Layla. And doesnt she know a little too much about the latest big school heist - the theft of Mrs Robinsons purse?
Welcome to Niveus Private Academy where money paves the hallways and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Because anonymous texter Aces is bringing two students dark secrets to light. Talented musician Devon buries himself in rehearsals but he cant escape the spotlight when his private photos go public. Head girl Chiamaka isnt afraid to get what she wants but soon everyone will know the price she has paid for power. Someone is out to get them both. Someone who holds all the aces. And theyre planning much more than a high-school game.