Chapter Books

Zoom in to discover what life was like for Ancient Romans in this innovative and interactive illustrated title that takes you right into their fascinating world! Learn how the Romans...

The book titled Heard it in the Playground by the author Allan Ahlberg. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

Highly original story about children overcoming adult snobbery, told in four voices and illustrated by Browne's unique, surreal artwork. Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk...

The book titled Wolf the Mechanical Dog by the author Fay Weldon. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

A LOOK AT DINOSAURS AND DINOSAUR LIFE! Triassic? Jurassic? Cretaceous? When exactly did the dinosaurs live, what did they eat and what colour were they? And what's NOT a dinosaur?...

Hans Christian Andersen Medalist Lisbeth Zwerger cunningly illustrates 11 folktales about Till Eulenspiegel, the famous sixteenth-century German folk hero, popular in legend as a shrewd trickster. In this handsome reissue,...

Now in paperback. How did turtle get his shell? Why do young koalas cling to their mothers' backs? How was the mighty Murray River created? Ten witty retellings of legends,...

Everyone has heard of a polar bear and a cheetah, but what about a Malaysian tapir or a Kerry slug? In this spirited, evocative book, Simon Barnes, wildlife journalist and...

Intrepid travellers from past and present air their views on the joys and horrors of travel. Their tiny figures dot the pages of this enchanting book, in which exquisitely witty...

The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue and The Kindest Red, a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES which explores sisterhood and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Bravery...

Fully updated edition of Britannica's landmark children's encyclopedia, with up-to-the-minute facts, figures and images, featuring everything from supernovas to Taylor Swift, and from ancient Egypt to artificial intelligence. Earth, Space,...

A brand new instalment in the Princess Betony series by award-winning author Pamela Freeman. The hobgoblin is not happy! The kitchen staff have stopped leaving milk out for him. And...

"Riotous diary-format mystery." - The Guardian Jump on board with Silver, the Cruise Ship Kid, in the hilarious new detective adventure series from debut author and West-End actress, Emma Swan....

From traders to raiders, embark on an incredible voyage through Viking life and history in the first in an exciting new series from bestselling non-fiction writer David Long. The Vikings...

The remarkable story of footballing star and war hero Walter Tull is brought to life in this inspiring illustrated retelling. Tully and his brother don't have much. But they do...

It's every street kid's dream: a job testing Virtual Kombat. Until it turns into a nightmare ... The first adventure in Chris Bradford's action-packed dystopian trilogy. Street kid Scott jumps...

Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan were once ordinary kids. Then they discovered that they had spirit animals - wise and powerful partners who granted them with amazing gifts ... and...

On New Year's Eve, Callum Ormond is chased down the street by a crazy man with a deadly warning: They killed your father. They'll kill you. You must survive the...

CONQUER THE WILDERNESS Calling adventurers of all ages! Navigate the challenges and wonders of nature with confidence with this handy guide to braving the great outdoors. Experienced survivalist, global adventurer,...

The equally brilliant follow-up to Emil and Detectives. Emil and his friends are on holiday, until they hit upon an intriguing crime at the seaside... 'Password Emil!' Emil and the...

The World of David Walliams: The Fantastically Funny Box Set, from Children's author David Walliams Spaceboy Go back to the Space Race for a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery,...

Become the most amazing, awe-inspiring genius in the world in just one year*! (*No refunds given) This book will take you from a clever (but rather ordinary) kid to an...

Ready for over 30 new challenges to test you like never before? Grab your sword and let's go! The Overworld can be a dangerous place for players, mobs and villagers...

Meg and Merlin brave a "Fun Day" at the stables and learn some exciting new tricks in this high-spirited new instalment of Tanya Landman's popular horse-riding series. Meg and her...

Megamonster, from Children's author David Walliams. On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are appalling, the school dinners are revolting and...

The World's Worst Children 3, from Children's author David Walliams. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the...

Sealed with a sticky paw! Hilarious first class correspondence from everyone's favourite bear, Paddington - now a major movie star! Dear Aunt Lucy, I expect this will come as a...

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream? With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is...

Something is terribly wrong in Amy Lee's Land of Love. A strange purple cloud has appeared on the horizon, and Amy discovers that the trees are all dying in the...

A death threat made to a famous racehorse, S ilver Dancer, alarms Jake the stablehand, who decides to tak e her and run. Rosie from Sandy Lane Stables stumbles across...

Great Catesby Village School have their first ever football team - the Greats. In GREAT SAVE every goal is sponsored - and will help save their school from being closed...

Set seventy years before The Various, the second book in the trilogy follows the adventures of young Celandine at the onset of the First World War. Having run away from...

It's a Roald Dahl extravaganza! Interesting diseases, the most heroic animals, beards, disguises, quizzes and pirates - yes, it's a second fun-filled collection of facts, activities and jokes to celebrate...

'Two of the greatest children's books ever written' - The Times on Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk . 'You ought to know about the treasure, Kay ... for...

At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on Earth - Antarctica. This is...

BETRAYAL WAITS IN THE DESERTIf Alex and Ren are going to stop the Death Walkers, they know they have to find the powerful Lost Spells. So they head to the...

Explanations of key STEM (engineering) topics in an original, highly entertaining way through comical trial and error scenarios In this book, find out how a skyscraper stays up, why it...

This crafty guide gives the low-down on how the experts crack crime. Readers will uncover the correct way to dust for dabs, and how to work out if someone's disguising...

In this second title about the double-rare, way-cool Judy Moody, she's in the mood for fame and fortune! But could her efforts end up making her more infamous then ever?...

The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages! The chance to be...

Over 80 secret code puzzles to crack, including cryptic treasure maps, ancient hieroglyphs and coded crosswords. From breaking enemy agents' ciphers to translating long lost languages, help solve all kinds...

A family is stranded in the wilderness when their kayak goes adrift. A lively comic strip about what they do to survive. Gigi, Moyo and their Uncle Dee have come...

A fresh, relatable story with a sprinkling of magic, about a girl who just wants to fit in but her magic powers make her stand out, from award-winning journalist and...