Chapter Books

You are a brave, quick-thinking kid searching for a magical unicorn's horn. You set off with a talisman in hopes of solving the town riddle and saving your village. Will...

As a fearless explorer, you are hiking through the treacherous peaks of the Himalayas in pursuit of the Abominable Snowman. But then disaster strikes: your climbing companion, Carlos, has vanished...

You are staying at your friend Nada's dojo in Japan, which is being plagued with weird and spooky goings-on. Nada thinks a cursed samurai sword could be to blame, so...

Your best friend Tom has mysteriously disappeared while investigating the ancient Mayan civilization in Mexico. The only clue is a patch of fresh blood on an altar that Tom had...

One day Billie and Jack find a note hidden under a rock at school. It seems to be written in code! It's time the two friends put their code-breaking skills...

Dive into a kawaii manga chibi coloring adventure. With over 130 illustrations to color on high-quality perforated paper, Big Book of Kawaii Manga World Coloring will have your imagination soaring...

Nine-year-old Mattie is excited. Uncle Vez's brother and his wife have come to visit! With their Australian guests, life in the Butterfield household is even more chaotic than usual. Mattie...

Over 500 around the world general knowledge quiz questions A pocket-sized book of fun, fact-filled general knowledge quizzes about every corner of the world...and beyond. The quiz questions range from...

Dan Hope has a list of ten wishes. Number 1 is for a new sister. Number 6 is for a swimming pool full of Coco Pops. And number 10 is...

Mark Twain's classic tale of escape and adventure rivetingly retold for today's readers. Mark Twain's classic tale of escape and adventure rivetingly retold for young readers. To escape his violent,...

An orphan with no voice but an extraordinary musical gift. A man of music who discovers her gift. Heartsong is spell-binding tale about the healing power of music set against...

New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving yet witty story of an unforgettable summer friendship. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson, David Almond and...

One of the most iconic characters in children's books When Captain Haddock meets a palm reader, he dismisses a forewarning about a beautiful lady's stolen jewels. When the famous opera...

A Famous Lives addition to the Young Reading Series

The diary of Yoko, a 13-year-old Japanese girl who lived near Hiroshima during the war Ages: 8-12 1945 was a hard time to be a child in Japan. Many had...

Science is all about figuring out how things work. It means asking questions and conducting experiments to discover and test possible answers. Science affects every aspect of life, from what...

From Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-2024, Joseph Coelho, comes this gentle, poetic story about climate change, working together, building communities and living in tune with nature. On the hottest day of...

Will raw magic be their doom . . . or their saviour? Jude is living happily with Moorley, Uncle Runie and Spry. But then the Dark Rivers start failing and...

Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster...

'My name is Adam Meltzer and the last thing I remember was being stung by a bee while swinging at a robot-shaped pinata on my twelfth birthday. I was dead...

Maximus, Saviour of Worlds, Protector of Humankind and Chocolate Fanatic, has been give a mission by the President of the Earth: stop the planet from heating up, and do it...

Though the Greek and Roman crew members of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her...

The third in an action-packed new adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the...

Meet Luna Grace the girl from outer space! A delightful new series for young readers, about being yourself and dealing with your emotions. Luna Grace and her family arrive on...

Princess Minna is very good at taming unicorns, kissing frogs and fighting dragons. She always saves the day and is helped by lots of her friends. And now Princess Sky-Blue...

A brilliant new highly-illustrated chapter book series for 5+ readers. Destiny uses her creativity to overcomes her worries. Perfect for readers moving on from Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings picture...

For 5+ kids who love video games but aren't allowed to play as often as they'd like... Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart...

An action-packed cross between Adventures on Trains and My Brother is a Superhero. When Maisie travels with her Dad to the Himalayas to research his book, How to Find Buried...

A cross between Aventures on Trains and My Brother is a Superhero, this first book in a brilliant new series takes you on a non-stop adventure in Antarctica. Filled with...

At Unicorn Academy, Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a unicorn rider. First, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock her unicorn's magical powers. But evil Queen...

A bighearted tale of family, forgotten stories and the search for belonging, from award-winning author Maisie Chan. Perfect for fans of Benjamin Dean, Onjali Rauf and Helen Rutter. 'Truly captivating'...

Ten-year-old Lyla Wilde is ready for a fresh start. After a summer of moving between her mum and dad's houses, she's fed up with the tension between them. Her parents...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Johan Cruyff revolutionised football. Hailed as one of the greatest footballers in history and most forward-thinking managers of all time,...

Robert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in the world. Loved for his smart gameplay and relentless goalscoring, Lewandowski gathered a great following at Lech Poznan and Borussia Dortmund....

Perfect for students, these two reference books contain all the essential reference materials you'll need. Produced by Oxford University Press, these books are authoritative and reliable sources of information. Build...

When Dilly arrives on the island of Ollipest, she is unsure what to expect from her new life . . . She certainly doesn't expect to find magic! Until now,...

Mowgli, the man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series...

But disaster strikes when guitarist Jack breaks his wrist and can no longer play. On top of that, all their hard work fundraising has fallen short! When help comes from...

'Fun-to-read mystery with a surprising but satisfying ending.' Adele Broadbent, What Book Next? Best friend cousins Ana and Frog turn junior detectives in a determined search for Whaea McCready's missing...

'A gripping, magical book full of curiosity, intelligence and action and an absolute must-read.' Rebekah Lyell, NZ Booklovers 'Ideal for fans of fantasy and magic aged 8-12, and perfect for...

From a little girl with a love for storytelling to one of the most influential women in the world, this is the remarkable journey of Oprah Winfrey.Oprah's passion for words...

Learn about incredible story of Virginia Woolf! The modernist writer and feminist. Born into an artistic household, little Virginia loved writing. At nine years old, she started a newspaper about...

The year is 1160 BCE. Pharaoh Rameses is dead, his tomb and the treasures within safely hidden in the majestic Valley of the Kings. Or so you thought...The papyrus scroll...

Follow the incredible story of Rihanna, from a young girl in Barbados to an international superstar and successful businesswoman. Robyn Rihanna Fenty grew up on the Caribbean island of Barbados....

"The princess will fall into a deep, peaceful sleep for one hundred years." When a maleficent fairy curses Princess Aurora, only the power of a good fairy - and true...

Every country in the world has a national flag - one country even has two - and there's so much to be learned from these vibrant symbols about the people...

In the Land of Magic, four friends live a life filled with wonder. But there's one rule they must not break: never set foot on the Island of Darkness. So,...

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