Secondhand Chapter Book (Age 8-12) Bargain Book Box SP2239

Secondhand Chapter Book (Age 8-12) Bargain Book Box

Ignite a passion for reading with this unmissable value Secondhand Children's Fiction Bargain Book Box, a spectacular nineteen-book collection overflowing with imagination and adventure. This box is a feast for young readers, dominated by a comprehensive selection of Roald Dahl's funniest and most beloved stories, paired with contemporary hits from David Walliams and a modern mythology adventure from Rick Riordan. Dive into magic, mayhem, and myth, from the silly antics of The Twits to the thrilling world of Percy Jackson and engaging sports biographies. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams
   Dennis is an ordinary boy who loves football but feels a void since his mother left. He discovers a secret passion for wearing a dress, which challenges his conservative town and leads to hilarious school chaos. The heartwarming, funny story celebrates self-expression, tolerance, and the joy of finding out who you really are beneath the surface.

2. Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
   The fourth installment in the Percy Jackson series sees the demigod hero and his friends preparing for war against the Titan Lord Kronos by exploring the deadly Labyrinth. They must find Daedalus's workshop to prevent Kronos’s army from using the maze to invade Camp Half-Blood. It is a thrilling race against time, monsters, and destiny itself.

3. Now by Morris Gleitzman
   The second book in the series that began with Once, this story continues the powerful journey of Felix, a Jewish boy who survived the Holocaust, as he now lives in Australia, a grandfather struggling with his memories. When his granddaughter Zelda is lost, Felix must confront his past traumas to save her.

4. Van Dijk Rules: Football Superstars by Simon Mugford & Dan Green
   This accessible, engaging biography focuses on the life, career, and incredible achievements of Virgil van Dijk, the towering Dutch defender who became one of the world's best football players. It’s packed with fun facts, statistics, and stories designed to inspire young sports fans.

5. Mbappé Rules: Football Superstars by Simon Mugford & Dan Green
   A lively, fact-filled look at the rise of Kylian Mbappé, the French football phenomenon known for his blazing speed and incredible skill. The book chronicles his journey from childhood prodigy to World Cup winner, making it a motivational read for aspiring athletes.

6. Mischief and Mayhem by Roald Dahl
   A fun-filled activity book packed with puzzles, games, and creative challenges inspired by the mischievous and often anarchic world of Roald Dahl's most beloved characters and stories. It’s perfect for fueling young imaginations.

7. Marvellous Joke Book by Roald Dahl
   A giant collection of wickedly funny jokes, riddles, and gags compiled from the world of Roald Dahl, designed to delight and amuse children with his signature brand of silly, slightly subversive humor.

8. The Great Mouse Plot by Roald Dahl
   An excerpt from Dahl’s autobiography, Boy, this vividly recounts the time the young Roald and his friends played a prank on the vile sweet-shop owner Mrs. Pratchett, hiding a dead mouse in a gobstopper jar. It’s a hilarious, classic tale of childhood revenge.

9. Danny the Champion of the World - Part Two by Roald Dahl
   This edition continues the heartwarming adventure of Danny and his father, an exciting segment of the story focusing on the ambitious, daring plan to poach over a hundred pheasants from the greedy Victor Hazell’s woods. It highlights their clever teamwork.

10. James and the Giant Peach - Part Two by Roald Dahl
    The second half of the magical journey, where James and his giant insect friends face new dangers and challenges across the Atlantic, heading towards New York City inside the giant, airborne peach. It concludes their fantastic adventure.

11. Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl
    The quick-witted Mr. Fox devises brilliant schemes to steal food from the three foul, miserable farmers—Boggis, Bunce, and Bean—to feed his family and all the other hungry animals. It's a hilarious story of cunning triumphing over greed.

12. Magic Finger by Roald Dahl
    A young girl with a powerful "magic finger" uses its chaotic power to teach a cruel neighboring family, the Gregs, a much-needed lesson about hunting. When she points her magic finger at them, their lives are hilariously and magically turned upside down.

13. The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl
    Billy meets the three members of the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company—a Giraffe, a Pelican, and a Monkey—and joins them on an adventure that culminates in a dangerous, thrilling heist at the Duke of Hampshire's mansion.

14. James and the Giant Peach - Part One by Roald Dahl
    The first part of the classic fantasy story introduces poor young James Henry Trotter, who escapes his dreadful, cruel aunts by entering a massive, magical peach that grows unexpectedly in his backyard. His journey begins here.

15. The Twits by Roald Dahl
    A hilarious tale of the ugliest, filthiest, and most mischievous couple imaginable, Mr. and Mrs. Twit, who constantly play mean and disgusting practical jokes on each other, until the Muggle-Wump monkeys plot a brilliant, messy revenge.

16. Splendiferous Quiz Book by Roald Dahl
    A fantastic collection of quizzes and trivia questions all about the characters, stories, and the fantastical world created by Roald Dahl. It’s a great test for any Dahl fan.

17. The Dahlmanac: Fun Facts and Jokes by Roald Dahl
    A quirky collection of fun facts, silly anecdotes, and jokes curated from the many worlds of Roald Dahl, providing a wonderful, laugh-out-loud glimpse into his imaginative universe.

18. Esio Trot by Roald Dahl
    Mr. Hoppy is a shy, retired man who is desperately in love with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver, but can't quite confess his feelings. He devises a wonderfully inventive, charmingly ridiculous plan involving her pet tortoise, Esio Trot, to win her heart.

19. Danny the Champion of the World - Part One by Roald Dahl
    The first part introduces young Danny and his incredibly warm, adventurous relationship with his father, who runs a filling station. The story establishes their idyllic life and sets the stage for their legendary, secret nocturnal adventures.