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Sunrise on the Reaping
'Sunrise on the Reaping is a propulsive, heart-wrenching addition to The Hunger Games, adding welcome texture to the cruel world of Panem ... This is the project of dystopian fiction: to shine a light in tyranny's greasiest corners and show how people - ordinary, determined human beings - might take it apart' - New York Times 'Collins is an excellent writer, and there are moments of surprising lyricism ... Sunrise on the Reaping contains enough both to snare new readers and to satisfy the most bloodthirsty fan' - Guardian “A brutal, tender tale that adds depth to the franchise, weaving pertinent themes of misinformation and propaganda around the thrills and action.” - The Observer When you've been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for? As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honour of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena. Four books, five films and one worldwide phenomenon, The Hunger Games original trilogy changed the face of global YA and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was an instant number one bestseller (Nielsen Bookscan, May 2020). All four of the Hunger Games novels have been made into major feature films, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth and Peter Dinklage. A feature film for Sunrise On the Reaping - featuring an all-star cast including Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin and Elle Fanning -is slated for November 2026 OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES The Hunger Games The Hunger Games illustrated edition released in October 2024 Catching Fire Mockingjay The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
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The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this thrilling edition of The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.Investigate thrilling mysteries with the world's most famous private detective, Sherlock Holmes!From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challenging for the relentless detective's unique powers of deduction.
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The Railway Children
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming new reillustrated edition of The Railway Children.When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance.One of the best-loved classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by Jacqueline Wilson.
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The Call of the Wild
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this new resized edition of The Call of the Wild, complete with a bold new cover.'To Buck it was boundless delight, this hunting, fishing, and indefinite wandering through strange places.'Pampered dog Buck lives a comfortable life in Santa Clara Valley, where he spends his days eating and sleeping in the golden sunshine. But one day a terrible act of betrayal leads to his kidnap, and he is forced into a life of work and danger. Dragged away to be a sledge dog in the harsh and freezing cold Yukon, Buck must fight for his place in the wilderness - and a place to call home.
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Make a Mess!
The bagels are lying low, and now the Donut Squad are enjoying making their own malarkey. They're off camping! And hiding from bears! Anxiety Donut is on an adventure where what happens next is up to YOU! And L'il Timmy learns the Meaning of Life - so you can too! But the bagels can't be held back for long - their plan is about to be unleashed to kick the Donut Squad out of their own book. Will the Donuts be able to stop them?The sweet vs savoury royal rumble is back on - and it's going to get messy! The only thing guaranteed is that it will be gleefully hilarious!
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Diary of a Number One Superfan
'AAHHHHH!!!! I am going to see TAYLOR SWIFT in concert. And, in case it wasn't obvious, I am Taylor's official biggest fan ever. I don't have a certificate or a badge or anything to prove it. But I know a lot about Taylor Swift. Like, a LOT. I'm pretty sure I know facts about Taylor Swift that even her BEST FRIENDS, her FAMILY and her CATS don't know. And I'm going to write them all down here as I prepare for the MOST IMPORTANT EVENT of my entire LIFE.'Gemma is a Taylor Swift superfan.As she journals the build-up to her first Taylor concert, she's also navigating school, friendships, a dad who refuses to accept why Taylor Swift is the most talented musician in the world AND trying to become a songwriter herself.Alongside record-breaking facts and stats about Taylor, her music, and of course her cats, this is a warm and funny tween diary narrative about owning who you are and following your dreams.The first book in a brand new series about the lives of pop stars through the eyes of a superfan, by bestselling and award-winning children's book author, Pamela Butchart.Not endorsed by, affiliated with, or approved by Taylor Swift
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Dogs and Bears
'A fresh delight. I love this book.' Katherine RundellThis third brawl just happened. Nobody knew why . . .The dogs and the bears have been brawling for a while. No one knows quite how it started. Was it the jackets, cloaks and bandanas the dogs were wearing? Or the smell of the sickly sweets that the dogs were making? But today is the day of the third deciding brawl. The stage is set. NO snack breaks and no biscuits.But halfway through the world is interrupted by an unexpected airborne event - raining squid! This will change the relationship of the dogs and bears forever . . .A funny and sublimely ridiculous story about playground squabbling and peace - and a first children's book from a bestselling author and world-renowned French illustrator.
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The Animal Awakens
'An exhilarating, action-filled adventure that never lets up - it's impossible not to feel your inner animal stirring!' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'Smart, action-packed and all round brilliant ... a story with real bite' - Jordan Lees, author of The WhisperwicksA brand-new, action-packed series from the author of Crookhaven, following a group of street-smart kids who have the extraordinary ability to shapeshift into powerful animals. For fans of X-Men and A. F. Steadman.A group of young, street-smart kids with a dark secret - the ability to transform into powerful animals - must navigate a dangerous world where their extraordinary abilities are both a blessing and a curse. As they unravel the mysteries of their past and how they came to be shapeshifters, they'll face life-threatening challenges, betrayals, and an organisation that seeks to harness their power for evil. It's time to unleash your inner animal...
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Grimm's Fairy Tales
A collection of the best-known fairy and folktales set down by the Brothers Grimm is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. This edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales brings together the best-known fairy and folktales set down by the Brothers Grimm, including 'Sleeping Beauty,' 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' 'Little Red Riding Hood,' 'Hansel and Gretel,' 'The Frog-Prince,' and 'Rumpelstiltskin.'
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Elfie's Spellbook
Beautifully illustrated, and full of warmth, wit and joyful witchy magic - this utterly charming new graphic novel series is sure to bring you under its spell, and is perfect for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service, Witches of Brooklyn, and cosy, funny fantasy like The Hatmakers.Over 800,000 copies sold in France!Ever since their beloved maman died, free-spirit Elfie and her teen sister, Magda, have been stuck living with their extremely grumpy aunt in boring suburbia.That is until their older sister, Louette, arrives to rescue them in her London bus-come-travelling-bookshop, and whisks them away to freedom, and adventures travelling around France!Elfie is delighted to be reunited with all her sisters - especially when Louette reveals that their mother left them all special gifts. Elfie's is a notebook, which she fills with stories - just like her mum used to do.Only it turns out, the notebook isn't a notebook. It's a grimoire - a witch's spellbook! And when Elfie writes her stories in it, magic come to life . . .Now Elfie must work out how to use her magic for good - and help solve a mystery which has torn a small village in Northern France apart.In Elfie's second adventure, The Song of the Cicadas, Elfie, Louette and Magda arrive in their book-bus in Gonerbes, a sun-baked village in Provence. They've come to visit Alistair Kinloch, a writer who was friend's with their maman. But Elfie quickly finds a new mystery to solve: someone has been threatening Alistair, and his beloved vintage typewriter, a gift from Maman, has been stolen . . . Worst still, it seems that Alistair's inspiration was stolen with it - and now Alistair can no longer write!But who would want to harm Alistair, and why? It's up to Elfie - and some new magical friends - to find out . . .Full of joy, mischief, family and friendships - as well as magic, of course - Elfie's adventures are sure to cast a spell on all her readers!
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Albert Johnson and the Buns of Steel
A baking nightmare makes for slapstick comedy gold in this hilarious Little Gem from a bestselling author and illustrator team.Albert's dad needs help in the family bakery, but all his son can think about is sport. So he builds a machine like no other: the Doughmaster 5000. It seems to have solved all their problems, until one night, Dad's miracle solution turns into a rampaging disaster. It's up to Albert to fix the mess - but will his sporting skills save him now?
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Skulduggery
A swashbuckling adventure from TV star Tony Robinson. Ben arrives at pirate school ready and raring to go - but instead of lessons in walking the plank and cutlass-swinging, the school teaches business studies. Ben can't have that! An uprising is planned… High quality cream paper and easy to read special font ensure a smooth read for all.A fun, swashbuckling adventure. Ben arrives at pirate school ready and raring to learn all about how to be the best pirate he can be! But instead of lessons in walking the plank, cutlass-swinging and singing sea shanties, the Headmistress seems more focused on teaching business and economics. Ben can't have that! With the help of comrade-in-arms Short John Silver, an uprising is planned…High quality cream paper and easy to read special font ensure a smooth read for all.
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The Moonshine Dragon
Absolutely delightful Little Gem favourite, now with full-colour illustrations. A perfectly pitched story of moonshine magic for early readers, from a master of the market. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.When a tiny silver dragon is chased out of Patrick's storybook by an equally tiny knight, all sorts of mayhem breaks loose! Soon moonshine magic has shrunk Patrick too, and he is forced to hole up inside his toy castle as the knight attacks the 'fire worm'. Can Patrick defeat the knight and make it to morning? High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
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The Mole Who Went Undercover
A thrilling mystery story with mini chapters containing an innovative mix of narrative text and a puzzle (called a 'Detectogram¬') for the reader to solve and keep the mystery unravelling.When the detective agency is flummoxed by a spate of mysterious crimes, they enlist the help of a brilliant young detective (the reader) to crack the case. The agency asks them to infiltrate the inner circle of a criminal mastermind, Silas Ridley, who used to work as a police puzzle specialist. To help with their work as a mole, they give them an actual mole, who is an expert tracker! Can the reader help bring the criminal to justice, solving one Detectogram¬ at a time?Packed with a mix of 46 logic, visual and text-based puzzles. From clues to unravel, maps to navigate, suspects to examine and secret codes to crack, there's plenty of fun and perplexing puzzles to be solved in this brain-busting mystery for young super sleuths. Perfect for fans of detective-themed activity books, such as the bestselling Cluedle and Murdle Junior, and the crime-solving adventure series Sherlock Bones. This exciting and interactive mystery is perfect for kids aged 9-11.Also available in the series:9781837251308 Detectograms¬: The Parrot Who Knew Too Much
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Detective Thingy Majiggy
A funny, magical and hugely original new series from internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern.Mia is ten years old and has just moved to her new foster home with Detective Lucy. And Mia has a secret - she can speak to inanimate objects. That's not the weird part, though - the amazing thing is that the objects speak back! Hats, toasters, pens - Mia can understand them all.And with the help of these everyday objects, Mia can SOLVE MYSTERIES! Like for instance - how exactly did a fire start in her new classroom…?Warm, funny, highly original and illustrated throughout in black and white, this is the start of a brand-new series for 7+ readers by beloved, globally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern.
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Jed Greenleaf and the Stolen Queen
The second book in an action packed new series, loved by readers, this is fantasy at its finest for fans of Percy Jackson. Jed Greenleaf is looking forward to his second Arthanfest tournament, but then disaster strikes, throwing the whole kingdom into utter turmoil - the Queen is kidnapped!The army appears to have been bewitched in some way, and it is not long before a strange new magick is discovered. Soon a hidden guild emerges from the shadows, putting the very future of Albion under threat. Luckily Jed Greenleaf can harness the power of the forest, with superhuman strength and body armour as tough as bark. But is his strength a match for . . . Guy Fawkes?Praise for the series:'This thrilling adventure has it all! A huge heart, a fantastic plot and an irresistible superhero. I adored it!' Jasbinder Bilan'A thoroughly original tale, full of charm and magic.' Alex Bell'Bursting with magic, intrigue and excitement.' LoveReading4Kids'Parents will adore the blend of adventure and heart, while children will be drawn to Jed's transformation and the beautiful illustrations.' Preneur World'Yet another page-turner. Kieran Larwood never disappoints and his fans will be queuing up the street to get their hands on this epic adventure.' David Long
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The Rose Field
'Powerful, profound and utterly unforgettable: The Rose Field gives us a stunning trilogy conclusion' - The TelegraphThe spell-bounding conclusion to Philip Pullman's bestselling The Book of Dust sequence . . .'Lyra: what will you do when you find this place in the desert, the opening to the world of the roses?''Defend it,' Lyra said. 'Die defending it.'When readers left Lyra in The Secret Commonwealth she was alone, in the ruins of a deserted city. Pantalaimon had run from her - part of himself - in search of her imagination, which he believed she had lost. Lyra travelled across the world from her Oxford home in search of her dæmon. And Malcolm, loyal Malcolm, too journeyed far from home, towards the Silk Roads in search of Lyra . . .In The Rose Field, their quests converge in the most dangerous, breathtaking and world-changing ways. They must take help from spies and thieves, gryphons and witches, old friends and new, learning all the while the depth and surprising truths of the alethiometer. All around them, the world is aflame - made terrifying by fear, power and greed.As they move East, towards the red building that will reunite them and give them answers - on Dust, on the special roses, on imagination - so too does the Magisterium, at war against all that Lyra holds dear.'Ablaze with light and life . . . To read Pullman is to experience the world refreshed, aglow, in technicolour' - Independent
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Atlas and Skye
A beautiful new middle-grade novel from Waterstones Prize shortlisted Emma Smith-Barton about the eternal power of friendship, memory and love. Atlas's Grandpa is beginning to forget things. The end of stories, where he put things - and Atlas is worried that soon Grandpa will forget him, too. Mum says that will never happen, not really - but Atlas is determined to fix him.Skye is forgetting things, too. Like how it feels to have her big sister around now she's left for uni, and the smell of her Grandma's perfume. She's never felt more lonely - until she meets Atlas, a new boy at school who needs her help.Together Atlas and Skye set out to piece together the missing memories of Grandpa's past - and learn how to live with a future that feels uncertain.Told in alternating verse and prose chapters between Atlas and Skye, this is a beautiful story about love, memory, and the power of learning to let go.
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Trash
'A SLUMDOG, FEEL-GOOD TREASURE FIND' Daily MailNow adapted into a Bafta-nominated film directed by Steven Daldry and written by Richard Curtis.Raphael lives on a dumpsite, eking out a living sifting through rubbish. One unlucky-lucky day, he makes an extraordinary and deadly discovery. Now he and his two friends, Gardo and Rat, are wanted by the corrupt forces that run the city and will stop at nothing to get back what they've lost. From the slums to the mansions of the elite, it's going to take all of their quick-thinking and fast-talking to stay ahead. And to stay alive.
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Of Venom and Vengeance
Mikayla Bridge returns with Of Venom and Vengeance, a deliciously dark standalone companion novel to her YA fantasy tour de force, Of Flame and Fury, with a criminal underworld, dazzling magic and an enemies-to-lovers romance at its heart. Perfect for fans of Chloe Gong and Leigh Bardugo.Inna is the perfect heiress to the Pallo crime family: poised, cunning, untouchable. Behind this glamorous facade, she hunts for her sister's killers, convinced her family are shielding her from the truth.Rylan has sculpted himself into a talented thief for one reason: retribution for his family, who were murdered by Inna's mother. Armed with illusion magic, he plans to steal an ancient riddle from the Pallo vault, one that leads to a sleeping god. Whoever wakes the Serpent King will be granted any wish they desire. Rylan means to claim this power, and with it, Inna's ruin.But when Inna catches Rylan sneaking past her family's security, they enter into a perilous alliance that neither intends to keep - even as bitter attraction ignites into something more . . .
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The Forest of a Thousand Eyes
Costa Award-winning Frances Hardinge's gripping story of a young girl's daring mission through a natural world intent on her destruction.With stunning two-colour illustrations by superstar illustrator Emily Gravett on every page, this richly atmospheric book is perfect for fans of David Almond and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.The hungry Forest is moving forward like an army, a green and constant threat to the humans living in and on an increasingly crumbling Wall. Feather, accompanied only by her scaled ferret, Sleek, must avoid the Forest's tentacles, and the many dangerous creatures it shelters, to return the community's precious spyglass to its rightful place. Along the way, she develops her resilience, and meets other people living on the Wall, whose stories and experiences open her mind, and those of her community, to new horizons.From the creators of Island of Whispers, chosen as one of the Top Five YA books of 2023 by The Guardian.A compelling story filled with adventure, emotional intensity and the rawness of nature.
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I Know What You Did Last Summer
It was only an accident but it would change their lives forever.Last summer, four terrified friends made a desperate pact to conceal a devastating secret.This summer, four friends are going to learn that some secrets just won't stay buried.But now, someone has learned the truth, and the horror is starting again. There is an unknown killer out there who is stalking them in a deadly game. Will he stop at terror - or is he out for revenge?With twists and turns at every corner, they'll have to fight to stay steps ahead of a menace determined to make them pay.'Lois Duncan is the patron saint of all things awesome' Jenny Han, bestselling author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before'Lois Duncan has always been one of my biggest inspirations . . . She's a master of suspense, so prepare to be dazzled and spooked!' Sara Shepard, bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars
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Zeke Zero vs the Galaxy
Indiana Jones meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this fast-paced new graphic novel series for kids age 9-13, a comic sci-fi adventure about a crew of treasure-hungry Star Breakers on an accidental quest to save the universe. 'Star Breakers is INCREDIBLE! With epic, beautiful artwork, thrilling action and a story that pulls you bouncing and crashing from one exciting calamity to the next…Young readers are going to go crazy for this series!' - Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny Vs Monkey --- ZEKE ZERO has been living his worst life ever since his dad traded him for a spare battery when he was a baby ... Still, 13-year-old Zeke gets by. Or he did, until he 'borrowed' the wrong priceless star map and was forced to join a crackpot crew of STAR BREAKERS - brave (foolish) souls who dare to search dying worlds for (sometimes) incredible treasures. Their first job? Finding an ancient GOD'S EYEBALL hidden on a monster-infested planet somewhere in the depths of space. Preferably before the evil, undead Princess Grizelda does, or the galaxy is pretty much doomed. Chances of success? Virtually ZERO ...An action-packed space adventure with fast-paced storytelling and heart-warming crew dynamics, Star Breakers is the epic new sci-fi graphic novel series for fans of Amulet, Frostheart and Percy Jackson.
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Peter Pan
Rediscover this beloved children's classic, reissued in a brand new edition, re-illustrated throughout by Hoang Giang (Flower Block)'All children, except one, grow up.'It was an ordinary Friday night. Until Peter Pan flew in through the Darling children's window, looking for his shadow. You see, there's nothing ordinary about Peter Pan.Soon, Wendy, Michael and John Darling are flying too, soaring over a sleeping London, led across the twinkling stars by Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. They're on their way to Neverland! A wondrous world of pirates, mermaids and fairies, where the Lost Boys play all day and never grow up.With magic in the air, it all seems too good to be true until the Darling children meet Captain Hook and his terrible crew, and hear the tick tick tick of the hungry crocodile ...A portion of the proceeds of every copy sold is donated to Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London.
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