The summer holidays are OVER! Billy is going back to school and he wishes he wasn’t. There’s so much to worry about – his ENORMOUS uniform, his terrible pencil case, the not-very-friendly-new-boy… But along come the Mini Monsters to show Billy that even when things go wrong, he has the power to make them right again.

The perfect series for beginner and reluctant readers.

A high-energy, brilliantly silly, fully illustrated festive adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan.

“Nine- to 12-year-olds will love this funny, fast-paced story”  Good Housekeeping Christmas Gift Guide

It’s Christmas Eve and one of Santa’s reindeers, Dave, is FED UP. He’s stuck behind boastful Rudolph again and a fart-in-the-face is the LAST STRAW.

In the commotion, Santa crash lands on the roof of nine-year-old Holly’s home causing an almighty Christmas lights explosion that blasts the reindeers to far-flung corners of the Earth. It’s up to Dave and Holly to fly round the world to rescue all the reindeers.

Can Holly and Dave get all the reindeers back to Santa to SAVE CHRISTMAS?  

• This funniest festive adventure is a must-read spin on The Night Before Christmas
• From the bestselling creators of The Fart That Changed the World and The Day I Fell Down the Toilet
• A laugh out loud celebration of the magic of Christmas  

Praise for The Great Christmas Reindeer:

“Filled with humour […] genuinely funny situations which younger readers will delight in as they root for the story’s hero and heroine as they battle to save Christmas ? Wonderfully illustrated by [Stephen’s] sister, Anita, making this a very appealing choice for readers in KS2 ? this would also make a wonderful shared bedtime read, with adults enjoying much of the humour too”  Jacqui Sydney, book blogger

“From the very first page, readers will laugh out loud at this off-the-wall tale of Santa’s newest reindeer, Dave, and the trouble he (unintentionally) causes when Rudolph is boastful one too many times … The Great Reindeer Rescue is one hilarious event after another – just the thing for middle grade readers this December!” Kate Heap, book blogger

“Great addition to the family Christmas library. Will be cheerfully read again and again by all three generations” Parent review

“A perfect book for the run to Christmas and my 8 year old is very much enjoying the story so far. Plenty of humour and some lovely illustrations too!” Parent review

“Fun, engaging and full of Christmas spirit” Parent review

More Praise for Stephen & Anita’s books:

“Brilliant, clever, kind of genius” Graham Norton

 “Manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time” Good Housekeeping

 “A beautiful and exciting adventure that ignites the imagination” Edith Bowman

Stephen Mangan is a bestselling author, actor and presenter. His comic gift is seen in shows such as Green Wing, I’m Alan Partridge and Episodes.

Stephen appears in drama such as BBC One’s The Split and regularly performs on stage in roles such as a much-praised Scrooge in The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol. Stephen presents Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year and new gameshows Password and The Fortune Hotel. He is a guest presenter on Pointless and Have I Got News for You.

Anita Mangan is a successful illustrator and designer whose remarkable artwork sparks with wit and style. She worked for Comic Relief before becoming a designer and illustrator. Since then, she has worked on award-winning books and the bestselling “Be a Unicorn, Sloth, Flamingo…” series – as well as illustrating Stephen’s children’s novels.

Stephen and Anita have appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories!

It’s time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of William the Conqueror’s Secret Diary.

Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history’s most annihilating kings, bringing you William the Conqueror’s thoughts on:

• the Normans!
• England!
• Matilda!
• the French!
• military!
• the Church!
• battles!
• Hastings!

Horrible Histories’ Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind.

Horrible Histories’ Secret Diaries are the perfect introduction to important figures from history.

Fully illustrated throughout and told from the character’s (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during the events that shaped their lives.

Covering key moments in William’s life and the history of the Middle Ages, the Secret Diary of William the Conqueror reveals his:

• ascension to the Duke of Normandy
• relations with the Church
• battles with the French
• meeting of Matilda
• feuding family
• battle of Hastings

? right up to the end of his life in 1087.

Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in British History, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination!

Named Children’s Book of the Week by The Times!

Shortlisted for the Historical Association’s Young Quills 2023 Award

Inspired by a true family story, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing account of perseverance, love and hope in wartime.

Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters with his teenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland.

While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to life in the English countryside, Bernie’s parents know that as Jews they’re not safe staying in Warsaw, so they send Bernie to the Russian-occupied side of the country in the hope that he’ll be safer there.

Soon, though, he is arrested and sent off to a forced labour camp in Russia.

As the cousins exchange sporadic letters, they try to keep their spirits up, trading jokes and observations about the world changing all around them.

Then Bernie seizes the opportunity to join the “Anders Army” and fight the Axis powers, and tells Solly all about his experiences in Iraq and eventually Italy, where he fights alongside the British at the famous Battle of Monte Cassino.

Does Bernie survive and find a safe place to call home?

• With breathtaking illustrations by beloved illustrator Michael Foreman, this is an unforgettable story of courage and love, perfect for the whole family to share.
• Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children’s book world, known for his work as poet and author of classic books such as WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT.
• This book is a perfect companion to POPPY FIELD by Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman. Together, the books are a wonderful introduction to the history of the great wars of the 20th century and the importance of Remembrance.

PART STORY, PART GAME – PURE ADVENTURE!

“A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids – it’s great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated” bestselling author Charlie Higson

Deep within the Crystal Caves of the Icefinger Mountains, the dreaded Snow Witch is plotting to bring on a new ice age and take over the world.

Will YOU be able to stop her?

ABOUT THE SERIES

The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children.

• All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes
• Be careful – the main character can die at any point!
• 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages
• Perfect for kids who love gaming
• A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!