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School for Slayers
Packed full of atmosphere and gothic detail, the second instalment in a brand new adventure series: Dracula & Daughters are back! Can the infamous vampire healing company solve their latest case? Everyone LOVES Dracula & Daughters: 'Absolute brilliance . . . Extraordinary.' Hannah Gold'Compulsively readable.' Piers Torday'Original, ingenious.' Jonathan Stroud'I loved this from beginning to end.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave'Unputdownable.' M. G. LeonardAt last . . .Dracula & Daughters are open for business.Their mission: to heal vampires and keep the streets of Temstown safe.Trouble is, the new Guildmaster is insisting the city is now vampire-free, and wants Dracula & Daughters to close.But the undead are still lurking. After a string of strange events at the prestigious Poisonwood School for Boys, frightened pupils start holding vampire slaying lessons in secret.It's up to Mina, Buffy and Bella to convince them that slaying isn't the answer. But when vampires are appearing by the classful, is it already too late?The granddaughters of Dracula are about to have their healing skills firmly put to the test . . . And are reminded never to underestimate the undead.9+ readers will devour the atmospheric setting, the vampish powers and the gothic details - including a talking raven - perfect for fans of Murder Most Unladylike, The Swifts and TV show, Wednesday.
£7.99
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Portal Loo Panic
The Far-Out Five!A madcap team of adventurers, lost far from home without the magical wand that could change them back into a normal group of kids and one grumpy amateur magician...Spewnicorn, a punk unicorn who vomits rainbowsWally, a pompous and cowardly koalaTubbs, a walking bathtub Bloof, a blue-footed booby and Glossy Jeff, a really chilled-out seal Together they must sail the oceans and face bizarre creatures, weird islands and mysterious tasks on their quest to find Wally's missing wand and get back home.Now they face an island with a lot of Portal Loos - mobile toilets that are gateways to different interconnected dimensions - obviously! With a rampaging evil impala on the loose, they must hop from world to world with only the navigational whelks to help them find the way our of this multi-dimensional whirlwind. Will they ever escape? Will Wally ever manage to have a wee? The hilarious graphic novel series from stand-up comedian and artist Olaf Falafel. Read more about the Far-Out Five in SNOT JELLY ISLAND.
£9.99
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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2
LAUGH-OUT-LOUD, SILLY, SPOOKY-THEMED STORIES FROM THE HILARIOUS WORLD OF WIMPY KID!Fans of Greg Heffley and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney get a chance to dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious imagination of Rowley Jefferson - Wimpy Kid Greg Heffley's best friend.SCARE YOURSELF EVEN SILLIER!Rowley Jefferson - best friend to WIMPY KID, Greg Heffley - takes his spooky storytelling to the next level in this spine-tingling collection of HILARIOUSLY terrifying tales!You'll encounter MONSTROUS insects, the Grim Reaper as a boy, and a lost pinkie that's searching for its owner.But reader BEWARE - while these stories are sidesplittingly FUNNY, they'll still give you a delightful fright!What readers can expect from SPOOKY STORIES: 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious Bite-sized short stories, perfect for dipping in and out of Laughter guaranteed! See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley's best friend Rowley Jefferson:Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2
£14.99
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This Divine Revelry
The unmissable new YA Greek myth re-imagining from Bea Fitzgerald, TikTok superstar and triple-Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen, The End Crowns All, and A Beautiful Evil.When Ariadne, Princess of Crete, vows to help free the Athenian prince, Theseus, and his fellow tributes - sacrifices for the monster which allegedly lurks beneath her palace's floors - she hopes she will free herself from the savage rule of her father, too.Instead, she finds herself abandoned on an island the morning after Theseus has sworn love and marriage - watching his ship sail away without her.In return, Ariadne swears revenge. Which is all very well - except for the aforementioned being abandoned on an island thing. Luckily for her though, the island happens to belong to a god. Alright, currently a fairly minor one (though only if you think wine and partying are minor concerns) - but it quickly turns out Dionysus and Ariadne may be able to help each other.Dionysus needs followers to maintain his fragile, threatened power. Ariadne wants to stop Theseus from seizing any more of it. Together, they may be able to make a story so extraordinary, it will elevate them both to the status of legends.Ariadne isn't interested in real love any more - of course - which is a shame, as there's something irresistible about the pull between her and Dionysus - even if he is completely infuriating. But their union brings the one thing they've both been looking for: power.And Ariadne is going to unleash that power on every so-called hero. She's going to bring their labyrinth of lies crashing down, brick by brick. No story is safe… and even the gods should prepare to tremble . . .
£16.99
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The Tempest Stone
Evenfall: The Golden Linnet was the number one bestselling children's debut fiction book in the UK!13-year-old Sam is now the Tempest - head of the secret, ancient Order of the Evening that protects the world from evil. But his work has just begun …Sam's nemesis - a madman with the terrifying power to slice through portals of time - is on a mission to destroy the world and Sam and his friends are the only ones can who stop him. This deadly game of cat-and-mouse will take them to the very ends of the earth. And not everyone will survive …The perfect next read for fans of Ross Montgomery and A.F.Steadman!Praise for the Evenfall series: 'A Da Vinci Code for kids'- Richard Osman, bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club'A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!' - Ben Miller, bestselling author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale'Fast-paced, filmic and folkloric … a thrilling epic of good against evil'Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of I Am Rebel, Waterstone's Children's Book of the Year'*Evenfall: The Golden Linnet reached number 5 in the TCM top 5000 Children's chart Week w/e 14-SEP-2024987 characters (Limit: 4000)
£8.99
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The Season of Flames
From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling second book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series - a magical quest to the very edges of WhetherwhyAt the magical Circus Astra, Elio helps his father look after Tangles - miniature tigers, mice with butterfly wings and a peacock made of ice crystals. Always on the move, the circus puts on incredible performances across the land of Whetherwhy under the stern eye of their ringleader Stella.But after the arrival of mysterious visitors to one of their performances, Elio discovers that he has something the queen of Whetherwhy wants, something she will stop at nothing to get. Elio must leave the circus behind and team up with some unexpected friends, on a journey that will take him to the very edges of the map … and to discoveries that will change everything: for himself, and for all of Whetherwhy.
£8.99
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The Trouble With Magic
The first in a rich and evocative magical fantasy series. Combining beautiful writing with a dark, sparkling adventure story, this book will stay with you long after you finish the last page! Perfect for fans of Anna James and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.When Fray's hidden magic is revealed, he is forced back to Hexton - the magical town from which his family were banished.With no one to trust and nowhere to turn, Fray must face people who see his very name as a curse, others who believe he might be the solution they've been searching for, and those desperate to get their hands on his mysterious Croxometer - one of the most powerful magical objects to ever exist.And with the very essence of Hexton in danger, can Fray live up to his magical legacy while also finding the place where he belongs?
£7.99
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Where Magic Grows
Discover seven unique fables, filled with humour, heart and hope, from Onjali Q. Raúf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class. Beautifully illustrated in black and white by Katarzyna Doszla, this is the perfect book to read and cherish together.Have you heard of the tiger with no tail? Or of the extra-specially-super-deliciously-fantastically naughty boy who got a frog stuck in his throat? No? Well, tuck yourself in, and let Onjali Raúf entertain you with her first collection of never-before-told fables of magic and mischief...From the sand-laden shores of Egypt where an axe married a tree, to the mountains of Japan where dragons and hungry mirrors roam, discover new tales of magic, wonder and imagination, inspired by old sayings, everyday objects and countries of the world.Written with Onjali's trademark heart and humour, and inspired by her travels, Where Magic Grows is a compilation of seven original fairy tales where friendship, kindness - and poetry - await.
£8.99
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Kidnap at Midnight
Malory Towers with a mystery twist! A brand-new series by Fleur Hitchcock, inspired by Enid Blyton.'Fierce friendships, exciting mysteries and the most wonderful boarding school setting' Lottie Saahko, author or Lumi and the Wolf'A mystery that is satisfying and perilous enough to entertain the reader' Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries New girl Emma can't wait to meet her classmates and explore the famous Malory Towers. Together with her new-found friends Sheila and Marie she quickly settles into school life, but soon there are big questions to be answered . . . Where does their classmate keep disappearing to? Why were the horses let out of the stable? And who are the strangers on the clifftop?Only the Malory Towers Mystery Club can solve this puzzle!A brand-new mystery series, full of friendship, intrigue and beloved characters old and new. Perfect for every generation of Blyton readers.
£7.99
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Shirley vs Seven Deadly Dangers
Third in a hilarious full-colour comic book series by the award-winning Tor Freeman, perfect for fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey. Come with Shirley as she falls down a hole into the Under-Under-Underworld...Shirley and her cockroach companion George must venture into the Under-Under-Underworld to track down George's missing cockroach sisters. Their quest takes them through seven deadly dangers, deeper and deeper into the Underworld. But will they ever come out the other side?Praise for Boss of the Underworld:'Genuinely laugh out loud funny' Louie Stowell'This is very funny - and more crucially, it's weird' Cariad Lloyd'Out of this underworld!' Steven Lenton'A tour de force of silliness' Gary Northfield
£8.99
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J. Algernon Pickle in the Mystery at Odd-Doings House
Imagine if Hercule Poirot was a beaver... A fast-paced crime caper for readers aged 7+ with black and white illustrations.Ten-year-old Jacob Oolong lives with his eccentric great aunt, Lady Petronella Oolong in the penthouse flat of Odd-Doings House. They arrive home one afternoon to find an enormous heart shaped box of delicious chocolates has arrived for Lady Oolong. And these aren't any old chocolates though. These are from Eclair's (Est. 1844) and are the most wonderful and the most expensive chocolates in the entire world.But the next morning - SHOCK HORROR! - they've vanished! Not just gone... STOLEN!With his great aunt prostrate in her nightie with shock, it's up to Jacob to find out who has taken them, but he'll need help. He calls in a private detective who, rather surprisingly, is a beaver living on the floor below them. Enter... J. Algernon Pickle.Together, J. Algernon Pickle and Jacob set about investigating this very confusing mystery. Things take an unexpected turn when it becomes clear that the chocolates could only have been stolen by someone who lives in Odd-Doings House. But WHO could it be?
£7.99
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The Ickabog
Once upon a time there was a terrible monster called the Ickabog. Or so the story goes . . .Prepare for a legendary adventure from one of the world's greatest storytellers J.K. Rowling, now featuring striking illustrations from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle.Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them.But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire, spits poison, and roars through the mist as it carries off wayward sheep and children alike. Some say it's just a myth...And when that myth takes on a life of its own, casting a shadow over the kingdom, two children - best friends Bert and Daisy - embark on a great adventure to untangle the truth and find out where the real monster lies, bringing hope and happiness to Cornucopia once more.
£8.99
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The Big Snappy Joke Book
Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Mango and Brash are back with a brand new joke book. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey.Join your favourite comic characters, Mango & Brash, for the funniest joke book ever published. Bursting with rib-tickling puns and hilarious black-and-white illustrations, to make you laugh out loud.What do you call Mango when he needs to question a suspect? An InterroGator. What do you call C-ORB* when he's undercover?A spy-ball.Why weren't Mango and Brash scared of the Crackerdile?They were bready for him.Collect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: InvestiGators, Take the Plunge, Off the Hook and tons more. Don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers.*Computerized Ocular Remote Butler
£6.99
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The Wildcat and the Gathering Storm
Join Puffin Lau and wildcat kitten Noma on an exciting adventure in the sequel to Waterstones Children's Book of the Month Land of the Last Wildcat.'An exciting magical mystery and adventure unfolds with twists and turns all the way' - Booktrust on Land of the Last WildcatBeautifully illustrated throughout in black and white, Lui Sit's The Wildcat and the Gathering Storm is perfect for animal lovers aged 7+!After successfully taking an endangered wildcat back home to Linger Island, Puffin discovers that she is now guardian of a new baby kuri wildcat! Kuri kitten, Noma, is wilful, excitable and just discovering her mythical powers. Just as Puffin gets a handle on her new responsibilities, her scientist mother gets into trouble during a research trip - and Puffin, her best friend Lance and Noma have to rush to rescue her.But all is not as it seems . . . Puffin will have to keep her wits about her to protect the ones she loves, and avoid environmental disaster!
£8.99
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Isadora Moon and Friends Story Collection
A special gift edition with shiny silver foil and sprayed edges, celebrating 10 years of everyone's favourite half fairy half vampire, Isadora Moon! This collection brings together brand-new stories from Isadora Moon, Mirabelle, and Emerald, each illustrated in their iconic two-colour style. Perfect for early readers who love chapter books filled with humour, friendship, and adventure. Join Isadora in Isadora Moon and the Vampire Festival-when Pink Rabbit goes missing at the annual vampire celebration, Isadora has to use special fairy magic to find him. In Mirabelle and the Bitten Catastrophe, Mirabelle turns her whole class into bat-kittens with a disastrous potion! And in Emerald the Rock Princess, Emerald plans a show-stopping performance for King Auster's jubilee party. Including a bonus activity section, packed with things for readers to make and do, making it a perfect birthday gift, holiday treat, or special keepsake for fans. Also from the world of Harriet Muncaster:
£14.99
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Spooky Jokes
Laugh your head off with Spooky Jokes! Filled with over 200 hilarious and wacky spooky jokes to get you ready for Halloween!What do mummies like listening to on Halloween?Wrap music.Which plant likes Halloween the most?Bam-BOO.What kind of pets do ghosts have?Scaredy-cats!The ultimate collection of spooky jokes, accompanied by hilarious illustrations. The perfect (trick or) treat to read every year.Laugh even more with the Rocket Fox Sidesplitters series: Football JokesThe Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes
£5.99
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10 Extraordinary Ideas That Shaped Our Universe
Dr Sheila Kanani is here to explain ten of the most EXTRAORDINARY ideas in science - and introduce the incredible brains that you never knew were behind them.Each chapter explores one important idea: how it works, why it's important, and the real story of how it was discovered. Did you know for example that Isaac Newton was influenced by scientists from the Islamic Golden Age? You'll also hear about the unbelievable accidents behind some of these amazing ideas, as well as the mysteries that scientists are still trying to solve.With stunning illustrations from Liz Kay, this beautiful treasury is perfect for curious kids to dip in and out of, and is packed with fascinating facts.The ideal gift for budding scientists aged 8-12 (and the adults in their lives, too!).
£16.99
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A Day in the Life of the Periodic Table
A laugh-out-loud guide to the periodic table from comedian and chemist Freya McGhee.'Had me laughing and learning, all the way from Actinium to Zirconium' - Adam KayHi! I'm Hydrogen, but you can call me H. I am the smallest element in the universe, but don't underestimate me. I was here FIRST, before all the other elements. (Literally, I've been around since the very beginning - before the planets, the stars and even your great-great-great gran.). Follow me as we explore a day in the life of a periodic table...This laugh-out-loud guide to the periodic table is the perfect funny read to teach kids aged 9+ about science without them even noticing...Packed with fascinating facts about real-life chemistry - such as, did you know the potassium in bananas makes them radioactive? (Don't worry, you'd need to eat about 10 million of them to get the same radiation as an X-ray...)Written by comedian and chemist Freya McGhee, with hilarious comic strip illustrations by Aaron Blecha.
£8.99
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Kay's Gruesome Games
From the record-breaking, Number One bestselling author of KAY'S ANATOMY, Adam (Spoo-)Kay presents the funniest, goriest, and most terrifying activity book of all time: Kay's Gruesome Games. Inspired by the blood-spattered, gut-spilling, skull-drilling history of medicine, Kay's Gruesome Games is packed to the (cauldron's) brim with petrifying puzzles, bloodthirsty brainteasers, and eerie experiments. Featuring more than 350 creepy craft activities, revolting recipes and bone-crunching 'True or Poo' quiz questions, readers will need an eyeball for detail and a strong stomach as they: Pump blood out of homemade hearts Decode ancient cures for constipation Cook up maggot-infested cupcakes So, grab your leeches and prepare your potions, as we go back in time to a history that's as hilarious* as it was horrifying. It won't hurt a bit … unless your sides split. *Guaranteed to be significantly funnier than the Black Death Adam Kay's children's books have been translated into 32 languages and sold over 1 million copies, making him one of the UK's bestselling children's authors. Kay's Anatomy became the fastest-selling children's general non-fiction hardback of the decade and his first children's novel, Dexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor, was the No. 1 children's hardback fiction debut of 2025. Praise for Kay's Anatomy: 'An enjoyably gross look at the human body. Hours of gruesome fun guaranteed' i 'Like listening to a teacher who makes pupils fall about' Sunday Times 'Totally brilliant!' Jacqueline Wilson 'Fun and informative' Malorie Blackman 'Very funny - this exciting book is bound to inspire the next generation of medics' Sunday Express Praise for Kay's Marvellous Medicine: 'A ridiculously funny read that will delight, gross out and educate all at the same time' Independent 'Educational and entertaining. It should be on the national curriculum!' Harry Hill 'Completely marvellous and very funny' BookTrust
£10.99
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Skulkmoor
Wednesday meets The Secret Garden with a touch of Knives Out in this gorgeously gothic and mysterious adventure about family secrets, devilishly bad deeds, and a touch of murder . . . Once, the great house of Skulkmoor stood proudly on its hillside, commanding the attention of anyone who came by. Now, it is a curious puzzle of a place - not least thanks to the giant wall which cuts it straight in half, separating the two warring families that live inside it.For you see, many years ago, the Fox family was torn apart by a question of murder - and of inheritance. With no clear heir, the vast family fortune - and the house - has been literally divided in two. But now, two young cousins, one from rival sides of Skulkmoor, must race to solve the crime - or face losing their home forever.Can Ted and Iris put their differences aside and save their family fortune - or will they play their part in destroying everything?From the bestselling author of The Unadoptables and The Midnighters, and perfect for fans of The Swifts and Murder Most Unladylike.Praise for Hana Tooke'A high-speed, witty, absurd and joyful adventure' - Katherine Rundell on The Unadoptables 'A corker of a story' - Emma Carroll on The Unadoptables
£8.99
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Our Strange Duet
Christine Daaé. Her Voice. Her Story. As it's never been told before. Our Strange Duet is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, told through the eyes of Christine Daaé as she rises to fame while torn between love, ambition, and the haunting secrets of the opera house, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Erin A. Craig.She was never just the voice he shaped . . .A rising soprano with a gift she is only just learning to embrace, Christine Daaé has moved through the glittering world of the Opera Populaire longing to find her purpose. Instead, she finds herself caught between two men who refuse to let her slip quietly into the chorus.One is Raoul, her childhood friend turned devoted admirer, offering her a future filled with warmth, safety, and a love that feels like sunlight. The other is a mysterious masked figure who lurks beneath the opera house: The Phantom. His brilliance, obsession, and dangerous devotion to nurturing Christine's talents ignites a dark and complicated passion in her heart. As Christine's star ascends, so does the tension between Raoul and the Phantom. She must decide who she is when the curtain falls - and what she's willing to risk for the life she wants.Set against the haunting, romantic world of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, Our Strange Duet allows Christine Daaé to take centre stage to tell her own story.
£9.99
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Witchy Boo Casts Her First Spell
The start of a spellbinding, new illustrated young fiction series featuring Witchy Boo, a little ghost with a BIG magical secret! Perfect for fans of Isadora Moon and Kitty's Superhero Adventures.Even though she's a ghost, Boo has never liked being scary - not like her brothers Shock and Shriek.But when a witch's hat finds its way onto her head, Boo learns that not all ghosts have to be scary. Some ghosts can be . . . witchy!Follow Witchy Boo on her magical journey, as she learns to accept herself-with the help of some very cute friends.Perfect for 5-7 year-olds, reading independently or with assistance.
£7.99
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The Terrible Miss Trunchbull and Other Tales of Tricks & Villainy
A star-studded cast of authors including Sara Pascoe, Kevin and Katie Tsang and Sharna Jackson deliver ten brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this villainous collection that will thrill readers aged 8+What could be worse than having Miss Trunchbull as your headteacher? How about having her as your summer holiday camp leader! Who knows what terrible tortures she'll have in store for another class of LOATHSOME LEECHES?Boggis, Bunce and Bean are meaner than ever after their dealings with a rather famous (and fantastic) fox . . . so what will they make of a new set of OUTRAGEOUS intruders to their farm?Everyone knows Slugworth can't stand Mr Willy Wonka's delicious success - but this time, can he find a way to be TRULY ROTTEN and finally steal the secrets of the world's most famous chocolate factory?And - watch out! - there's a BIG HORRIBLE GIANT on the loose! And he's very hungry for some TASTY children...In this collection of ten FIENDISHLY FUNNY short stories, some of today's best-loved storytellers have imagined what these infamous ROALD DAHL characters might be plotting.Dive in - but hold tight! These are definitely NOT cosy little bedtime stories. Expect schemes, tricks and villainy from some of the BIGGEST BADDIES around . . .Discover stories from: Jenny Pearson (Matilda) Humza Arshad and Henry White (The BFG) Kevin and Katie Tsang (Danny the Champion of the World) Sara Pascoe (Fantastic Mr Fox) Sharna Jackson (The Witches) Alex T Smith (James and the Giant Peach) Sam Copeland (The Twits) Rosie Jones (The Enormous Crocodile) Sam Hay (George's Marvellous Medicine) Swapna Haddow (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) All illustrated by Rikin Parekh
£14.99
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You and Me and the Gigantic Knucklehead
Dive into a laugh-out-loud adventure with You and Me and the Gigantic Knucklehead - the third book in the action packed, hilarious, highly-illustrated You and Me series.From the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths, this book puts YOU the reader right into the middle of the adventure!This book is highly illustrated by Bill Hope in a comic book style, perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey. What are you waiting for? Come on in!Hey, you - yes, you!Remember that time we went to Johnny's house to borrow a cup of sugar and we accidentally stepped in a puddle of Super-grow-big Formula that he'd invented and we became giants? And how we were banished to the Land of the Giants but when we got there we discovered we were tiny by comparison because they were GIGANTIC giants, and the most gigantic of them all was their king, who was NOT pleased to see us?!What? You don't remember?Well, have I got a hilarious story for you!Let me remind you how it all went down . . . and down . . . and down . . . and down . . .Don't miss You and Me in the action-packed, bonkers adventure, The Land of Lost Things! and The Peanut Butter Beast!
£12.99
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