The Story Shop is packed full of plots, costumes and characters galore. And shopkeepers Wilbur and Fred are ready and waiting to find every customer their perfect adventure!

When scaredy Bear stumbles into the shop, he’s NOT ready for anything ? especially when Wilbur and Fred suggest a run-for-your-life dinosaur adventure!

Join Bear as he summons his courage to outplay Big T in a game of crazy golf, is given the run around by a trio of Tricera-tots and turns detective to hunt out the veggie thief and restore peas to the dino allotment.

From the acclaimed author of SHIFTY MCGIFTY comes a fresh, funny and highly illustrated new series of chapter books, celebrating the power of imagination. Designed for emerging readers with three linked stories in each book, THE STORY SHOP is perfect for fans of HOTEL FLAMINGO and KITTY.

When Tourmaline’s mother goes missing on a search for precious artefacts, Tourmaline sets off to find her with her best friend George, her new friend (former foe) Mai and her limitless determination. On their adventure, they encounter a band of female pirates, a maze of talking trees and a series of challenges that test the children and their friendship. But will it be enough to reunite Tourmaline with her mother?

The first book in a fun, feminist fantasy adventure series, with a protagonist that flies off the page and into readers’ imaginations. Perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell, Vashti Hardy and Abi Elphinstone.

PRAISE FOR TOURMALINE AND THE ISLAND OF ELSEWHERE

“I absolutely loved it, and couldn’t put it down – it’s extraordinary, and I hope readers will be delighted with it! This unforgettable adventure will bring you to places beyond your wildest imagination… All aboard!” – Sinéad O’Hart, author of THE TIME TIDER

“An exciting, magical adventure, written with wit and warmth and a wonderfully bold and bolshy heroine. It feels like an instant classic.” – Sophie Cameron, author of OUR SISTER, AGAIN

“A delightful romp of a tale as we follow the intrepid Tourmaline and her brilliant sidekicks on the adventure of a lifetime to find her mum. Sharply drawn, beautifully observed and with plenty of action and humour to make the reader gasp and shriek in equal measure.” – Lou Abercrombie, author of COMING UP FOR AIR

“A brilliantly written and spirited adventure filled with magic, mystery, peril, humour and some stunning twists and turns that completely captivated me. Can’t wait for next adventure with the indomitable Tourmaline – LOVED it.” – Kevin Cobane, educator

“There is something unexpected around every corner keeping them, and us, the reader, on our toes in this thrilling adventure story. The writing is brilliantly accomplished and you will soon lose yourself in the story.” – Armadillo Magazine

But before Mara can question her father he is taken by a dangerous group who want to use his power for evil. With the very fabric of time and space at stake, it’s down to Mara and her new friend Jan to find him before it’s too late…

A fast-paced, time bending adventure perfect for fans of A WRINKLE IN TIME, THE SECRET KEEPERS and SKY SONG.

Bea Black is determined to become the BEST witch she can be and learn EVERYTHING about magic. So when a school visit from some VERY important guests is announced, Bea is thrilled! It’s her chance to help Little Spellshire School for the Extraordinary Arts and show off what she’s learned so far.

But when the visitors arrive, they are NOT who the students and teachers were expecting. In fact, they’re the opposite! With the witch school at risk of being exposed, it’s up to Bea to use her ordinary special skills to save the day.

The perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES.

PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH:

“Great fun!” – iPaper

“Full of magical mayhem!” – BookTrust

“A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone.” – Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT

“A brilliant, hilarious story!” – Emma Carroll, author of THE WEEK AT WORLD’S END

The Star Friends are very excited to be going on a camping trip in the forest where they’ll learns all sorts of survival skills. But when they arrive, strange things start to happen – equipment is broken, the girls’ shoes are thrown into the lake and something seems to be following them in the bushes… Could someone be trying to sabotage the camp using magic? If so, the Star Friends are determined to stop it!

Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

Unfortunately, Milo’s owner is moving to Paris and can’t take him with her. Will the poor puppy have to go to a shelter, or could his new home be right under his nose?

A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children, and fans of ZOE’S RESCUE ZOO and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.

Woken by a growling noise, she finds herself in a stable wearing strange old-fashioned clothes. Then she comes face to face with a real-life bear cub! The cub has been locked in ready to be put on show at the local market. Can Hannah return the bear to the wild and find a way back to her own time?

A heart-warming and magical time-slip adventure from best-selling author Holly Webb. For fans of Michael Morpurgo and THE SNOW FOAL, this is the perfect book to curl up with and enjoy this winter.