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The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. \"A stodgy parent is no fun at all....

A funny and moving story about letting go (and not drowning). 'What I need,' said Pearl, as she started to slide off the roof, 'is a grandmother.' But where do...

Another hilarious tale from Australia's funniest children's author . 'Hilarious, but with a lot of heart' Better Reading Winner - Dymock's Children's Choice Awards 2000 Winner - YABBA Children's Choice...

Get ready for a journey of self-discovery and truth-seeking with Gift of the Gab by Morris Gleitzman that will leave you speechless! 'Readers can't get enough of him.' The Independent...

Pizza Cake is a new collection of 10 funny short stories for kids from one of our bestselling authors, Morris Gleitzman. STORIES WITH THE LOT! Save ten lives with a...

Puffin Modern Classics - everyone's favourite stories. Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class, but when a girl named Leslie Burke moves into the neighbouring farm...

Enter the world of the Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - the sisters who have inspired and enchanted readers for generations Discover this beautiful and charming classic book behind the...

The phizzwhizzing inspiration behind a new major motion picture coming 2020, starring Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci and Chris Rock. BEWARE. Real witches dress in ordinary clothes and look...

Here's theDiary of A Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself book like you've never seen it before. Now with dozens of pages of hysterically funny new content AND a brand new cover, everyWimpy...

Book 10 of the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, by author-illustrator Jeff Kinney, brings the series back to its roots as Greg starts a new school year...

The Diary of Wimpy Kid series of books, by best-selling author Jeff Kinney, charts the highs and lows of our middle school hero, Greg, as he stumbles and fumbles from...

Exciting, action-packed adventures in Australian history for boys aged 8 to 12. Do you dare . . . Join a rebellion? Stand up to a bully? Risk your life for...

Jeff Kinney's 8th book of this hilarious and highly successful series, and Greg Heffley and his friends now have a whole new set of adventures. Greg Heffley's on a losing...

Book 6 in the phenomenally successful series Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the...

Book 5 in the phenomenally successful Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older...

An enchanting story of friendship, acceptance and trust from one of Australia's favourite storytellers. Bill and Matty are neighbours. And best friends. Together they share their deepest, darkest secrets and...

This Scholastic Classics edition of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel is perfect for students and Orwell enthusiasts alike. Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls...

A beautiful new edition of retellings of classic folktales, myths and legends from China, Korea, Japan and beyond. Follow the journey of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, explore...

The seventh title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! James uncovers corruption where he least suspects it ...     When an MI5 operation goes disastrously wrong, James Adams...

A new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.There are so many things in life you can't explain. Like why...

Return to the happiest haunt on earth for more terrifying tales from beyond the grave. But take caution, for when the clock strikes twelve, ghastly ghosts will materialize... beware midnight...

Nick Brooks, award-winning filmmaker and author ofPromise Boys, mixesout-of-this-world sci-fi with contemporary themes of friendship, community, and social justice in this hit middle-grade series. Ferrous City is suddenly a lot...

Winner of the Blue Peter Award 2020. A mind-bending adventure from the author of Brightstorm! A year after the death of her older brother, Prue Haywood's family is still shattered...

After discovering her father has multiple sclerosis, Payton Gritta's life crumbles. Aiming to save Payton from denial, the school counsellor gets Payton to write Focus Exercises. But all Payton can...

Imagine that a few years from now England is covered by water, and Norwich is an island. Zoe, left behind in the confusion when her parents escaped, survives there as...

How far would you go to find yourself? The lyrical, life-affirming novel from the bestselling author of Private Peaceful and War Horse. There were dozens of us on the ship,...

Bestselling author Laura Wood brings the adventures of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy to even more readers in this beautiful retelling of Louisa May Alcott's coming-of-age classic. Little Women, the...

A poignant coming-of-age tale about a mountain-village girl and a bear - a tale of love, sacrifice and the challenge of making the right choices 'Incredibly poignant . . ....

A young boy's relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer...

Tia and her mum start an adventurous new life on Gull Haven Island, finding lots of animals who need their help along the way. Tia's mum has a new job...

The epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from a master storyteller 'One of those novels that you know from the start is going to break your heart' The TimesAfter his father...

A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. The fifth and final adventure...

Join the one and only Clarice Bean and 'Think Like an Elf' in this irresistible and spectacularly sparkling Christmas story from the inimitable Lauren Child. Clarice Bean usually looks forward...

A duo of heartwarming tales bringing to life the goings-on at Willow Farm from animal-story maestro, Helen Peters. There are two cute new arrivals down on Willow Farm, but they're...

A young boy's relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer...

The epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from a master storyteller 'One of those novels that you know from the start is going to break your heart' The TimesAfter his father...

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown is making an amazing school project! In The Best Project, Billie loves her little brother but she has...

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown becomes a hairdresser! In The Beautiful Haircut, Billie is the best hairdresser in the world! She can make...

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown's family gets a little bigger! In The Big Sister, Billie can't wait for the new baby to arrive....

On a poor Kentish farm, six sisters-Grace, Willa, Freya, and triplets Deedee, Darcy, and Dolly - live in fear of their violent father. Their beloved grandmother tries to protect them,...

Two gorgeous books in one! Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Ally Love, age 13. Think your family are fruitcakes? Meet the Love children! There's oh-so-perfect Linn (aged...

'I will have the colourful parrot soup,' the lady said, 'with extra beaky bits.''And I,' said her husband, 'will have mouse noses on toast.'Hiding on the restaurant table, Paul Mouse's...

'I will have the colourful parrot soup,' the lady said, 'with extra beaky bits.''And I,' said her husband, 'will have mouse noses on toast.'Hiding on the restaurant table, Paul Mouse's...

This is a powerful story of a girl who comes of age and fights to survive during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1969). Nine-year-old Ling leads a happy life with her parents,...

This insightful collection is the perfect gift for Michael Morpurgo fans who want to understand how writing works and where stories begin. Revealing essays from Michael about more than twenty...

Learn the real story behind Mother Gothel and Rapunzel in the fifth title in the Villains Tales seriesSerena Valentino has been weaving tales that combine mythos and guile for the...

A tale of fun and friendship from former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.Harry heard the key turn in the lock. He had already made up his...

The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole. Gayla is trapped when floodwater pours...