A stunning, hopeful and poignant middle-grade animal story, written and illustrated by debut author Holly Surplice.

The horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most, following the loss of her father. Sorrel is a dreamlike creature, seemingly made from the woods and the sea. Perhaps she wished him into existence.

He becomes her friend and confidant. Throughout the summer and autumn, they ride and play, but as Christmas approaches, it will require all of Merryn’s new-found strength to help her mum and her sisters heal too.

• A perfect Christmas gift for readers aged 9 and up; all the makings of a modern classic.
• A beautiful jacketed hardback with blue ink interior printing.
• Explores themes of grief, family and healing in an accessible way for young readers.
• Shades of Lauren St John and Marianne Dreams.

Sam loved Dog and Dog loved Sam.  

They spoke without words . . .  

. . . and dreamed big dreams side by side in the sunbeams.  

Sam thinks they will go on adventures together forever. Then the time comes for Dog to go over the Rainbow Bridge.  

By remembering their happy times together, Sam faces sadness but finds joy again – and understands that Dog’s love and friendship are gifts that last forever.  

A moving and beautiful picture book from Sunday Times bestselling Noel Fitzpatrick, paired with stunning illustrations by Alison Brown, perfect for fans of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse, Goodbye Mog and Rain Before Rainbows.  

One day, on a visit to central London with her family, a light in the world is suddenly extinguished, causing panic and chaos as people are plunged into pitch black. A pagan god of light, Lugh, has been released from his millennium-old-prison by a shadowy villain and, out for revenge on humans, has brought darkness down on the world. But Ella is the hero the world needs: she is used to living her life in darkness every day, and is able to keep calm and work out a plan to defeat Lugh and return light to the world.

• an edge-of-your-seat, wonderfully twisty adventure mystery for fans of Percy Jackson and Skandar.
• an empowering, empathetic story showing young people that disabilities do not have to hold them back.

Jurassic Park meets Wimpy Kid, packed with humour, supsense and adventure!

Finn, Milo and new junior agent, Tasi, have been sent to investigate reports of deep-sea disturbances.  

But soon after their arrival their mission ship is torpedoed . . . by a giant submersible shaped like a manta ray.  Action stations!

It’s time to paddle for their lives . . .

• The second in the all-action adventure series from Philip Kavvadias – with added environmental themes.
• Features brilliantly charming illustrations from Euan Cook throughout.

PRAISE FOR MISSION: MICRORAPTOR:

‘Fast, funny and fabulous.‘ MAZ EVANS

‘It’s funny and fast-paced with more twists and turns than a microraptor in flight.‘ MO O’HARA

This chilling anthology brimming with quotes from literary figures like Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, and Mary Shelley plunges you into Wednesday’s macabre world alongside her own darkly comedic commentary. This book makes for a horrifyingly delightful gift that is sure to ensnare fans of all ages!

Featuring unique line art and designed to feel timeless, Wednesday’s Library  is the perfect collector’s item to add to your bookshelf.

When The Addams Family  hit the big screens in 2019, fans across the world agreed: This is not your typical American family. Together, Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Mad Uncle Fester, and Grandma are a peculiar clan who delight in the macabre and celebrate their eccentricities.

Now available in a lower-priced hardcover edition!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY © 2019 MGM and BRON Creative MG1, LLC. THE ADDAMS FAMILY TM Tee & Charles Addams Foundation. © 2024 MGM.  ARR.

Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from mysterious evildoers.

When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mum and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school.

But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might actually be real – especially when the egg hatches overnight.

The dragon has immense powers that Grace has yet to understand. And that puts them both in danger from mysterious forces intent on abusing the dragon’s power. And now it’s up to Grace and her school friends to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!

• An epic dragon fantasy series for 8+ readers!
• Beautifully illustrated throughout
• Perfect for fans of Wings of Fire

Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of  The Gruffalo  and  Stick Man.

‘By a loobular lake on a far-off planet
There lived a young Smed, and her name was Janet.
Not far away, on a humplety hill,
There lived a young Smoo by the name of Bill.’

The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue).

So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove.

But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories.There’s even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate!

• Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
• With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this picture book from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator is literally out of this world!
• Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at the heart of this joyful story
• From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films
• The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
• Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

‘Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.’ The Sun

Collect the whole Scholastic picture book series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler:

• • Stick Man
  • Superworm
  • Tabby McTat
  • The Highway Rat
  • The Scarecrows’ Wedding
  • The Smeds and the Smoos
  • Tiddler
  • Ugly Five
  • Zog
  • Zog and the Flying Doctors

Also available in hardback, board book, book and CD and early reader formats.

Each title also has a sticker activity book with over 300 stickers and pages of activities for hours of extra fun.

The twelfth title in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon.

Mr Fullerman has a class assignment:

a family tree!

Tom’s ready to learn all about the Gates family, his friends and a furry creature (or two!).

But just what is that squeaking sound coming from Tom’s shoes?

ABOUT THE SERIES:

• Written in diary form
• Full of Tom’s doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour
• The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
• Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly
• The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!

• Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

Prepare to be swept up, up and away on this high-flying adventure from the queen of historical fiction, Emma Carroll!

Winner of the Teach Primary Book Award 2018
Shortlisted for the Young Quills Award 2019
Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award 2019

‘Carroll, an unstoppable, natural storyteller, lets her imagination take off.’ THE TIMES

‘Soaring flight and the power of friendship are to the fore in this gripping historical adventure.’ THE GUARDIAN

Orphan Magpie can’t believe her eyes when she sees a boy swept off his feet by a kite … or something that twists and dances in the wind.

Like her, the boy – Pierre – dreams of flying over the rooftops of Paris. His family, the Montgolfiers, are desperate to be first to discover the secret of flight.

The world looks so different up high and suddenly Magpie knows what she wants – to be the first to fly in a balloon above the King and Queen of France …

• From the bestselling historical fiction author of books including Secrets of a Sun King,  When We Were Warriors  and Letters from the Lighthouse
• Discovery meets imagination in this rich and inspirational tale based on the true story of the first hot air balloon flight over Paris in the eighteenth century
• An enchanting story of history, adventure, science and facing your fears