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Aidan Chambers / Breaktime

  When Ditto challenges Morgan to prove that literature is crap he triggers off a chain of events to alter his outlook of life forever. Ditto faces a series of charges from Morgan against literature: that all fiction is Done. Finished. Dead; a...

Patrick Ness / Release

 The most personal and tender novel yet from Patrick Ness, the twice Carnegie Medal-winning author of A Monster Calls.It's Saturday, it's summer and, although he doesn't know it yet, everything in Adam Thorn's life is going to fall apart. But maybe,...

Michaela Morgan / Spooky!

 Martin and Katie are on a school trip to an old mill in Spooky!. Their teacher tells them the story of the miller's wife, who long ago kept the mill bright and clean. But is there more to the old tale? The children decide to do some ghost-hunting.....

Linda Chapman / My Secret Unicorn: Twilight Magic

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Eva Ibbotson / The Great Ghost Rescue

 'Nobody knew what had gone wrong with Humphrey. Perhaps it was his ectoplasm . . .'Humphrey the Horrible sounds scary, but he's actually a very friendly skeleton, with twinkling eye sockets and jangling finger bones. Humphrey dreams of being...

Ellen Weiss / Trip to the North Pole Novelisation

  A mysterious train. An amazing journey. A night you'll never forget. Starring Tom Hanks, and using ground breaking CGI effects, 'The Polar Express' is THE family film for Winter 2004 / 2005. Believing in Father Christmas isn't easy when all of...

Brian Ogden / There's a Catch in it

  We all enjoy receiving letters and the children in Mr Green's class at Daisy Hill School are no exception. However, the letters they write and receive are a little different. The children correspond with some of the major Biblical figures, and,...

Thelma Page / Teaching Notes Stage 11

  These teaching notes provide support for teachers of children reading Levels 9-16 of Fiction TreeTops. They include reading, speaking and listening, and writing activities in line with the Renewed Primary Literacy Framework, references to...

Margaret Mahy / The Blood And Thunder Adventure On Hurricane Peak

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Martin Oliver / Spilling the Beans on Making it in the Movies

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Malcolm Yorke / Class Four's Wild Week

  What a class! Mr Player can't control them. Not because they are naughty kids but because they're so clever Mr Player can't keep up with them! He will have to think of something pretty quickly - something new. Something exciting, something they...

Richmal Crompton / White Elephant Meet Just William, 7

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Sally Prue / The Path of Finn McCool

  The giant, Finn McCool, discovers that the biggest head doesn't always hold the smartest brain in this hilarious retelling of the traditional Irish story, The Giant's Causeway. Even Finn's wife, Oona, has trouble making Finn behave himself. But...

Shoo Rayner / The Black Hole

  Finally revealed for the traitor she is, the devious Chancellor Brandling has fled from Planet Muss, but Onlee One has his team have not seen the last of her yet. for Brandling has a new and dangerous plan up her sleeve. But would Brandling...

Tony Bradman / Dilly Breaks the Rules

  These stories tell how Dilly goes to big school and is called "Dorla's little brother", to his annoyance. Dilly's father is so tired with Dilly's bad behaviour that he makes some tough rules. Then Dilly loses his beloved pet, Swampy. Lastly,...

Nigel Crowle / Freaky Football : Far-out Facts to Impress Your Friends!

  You thought you knew everything about football, didn't you? Well, you're wrong! You'll find oodles of flabbergasting facts to impress your family, your friends and your teachers. Jam-packed with lots of jaw-dropping and amusing trivia, this...

Jan Burchett / Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate: Skeleton Island: Book 1

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Amanda Mitchison / David Livingstone: Legendary African

  Linking to the National Curriculum history syllabus, this book for children focuses on David Livingstone, the legendary explorer. Amanda Mitchison portrays the lfe of this great Victorian hero - warts and all.       All of...

Philip Pullman / I Was a Rat!

 'I WAS A RAT!'So insists Roger. Maybe it's true. But what is he NOW?A terrifying monster rampaging in the sewers?The Daily Scourge is sure of it.A money-spinning fairground freak?He is to Mr Tapscrew.A champion wriggler and a downy card?That's what...

Caroline Lawrence / The The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina : Book 6

 Mystery and adventure for four young detectives in Ancient Roman times . . .Flavia is suspicious of the new woman in her father's life, Cartilia Poplica. She's certain that Cartilia has an ulterior motive, but to find out the truth Flavia must...

Michael Lawrence / Jiggy McCue: Maggot Pie

  There is a tradition in Jiggy's hometown by which the night before a boy's first day at school his father takes him to the Piddle Pool near the old quarry. Boys pee in the pool for a lucky school life. But Jiggy's dad never took him...and now...

Nicola Davies / Pont Readalone: Stories from Abergelli Street

  Abergelli Street is where Caradoc the cat lives with Mrs Rhossili and the pigeons. This collection of five stories is part of the Pont Readalone series.       All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the...

It's Your Move!

  It's Your Move! is made up of helpful information and advice for children moving schools. Also included are real-life stories of children who are about to make the move and those who have made it in the recent past. There is also advice from...

Chris Blake / Time Hunters 2 Knight Quest

 Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The second book in a new time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest.When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he...

Jenny Sullivan / Betsan the Brave

  A sequel to Gwydion and the Flying Wand and Magic Maldwyn. When Gwydion asked Maldwyn and Betsan to promise that they'd never, ever follow him into the magical Island of Summer, Maldwyn promised. But Betsan didn't. Betsan also had her fingers...

Mik Martin / Peter Meets a Dragon

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Margaret Simpson / Top Ten: Irish Legends

  This book contains such stories as "Etain and Midir", "The Man with the Silver Arm" and "The Ballad of the Little Fawn". It also includes top ten fact sections, including creepy Celtic beliefs.       All of our books are...

Jonathan Green / The Horror of Howling Hill: Decide Your Destiny No. 12

  Join the Doctor on his travels and influence his adventures with your decisions. Will you explore the alien planet or get back in the T.A.R.D.I.S and travel to somewhere new? Choose a direction and let the adventure begin...Each page has two...

Matt Haig / Father Christmas and Me

 Let the battle for Christmas begin . . .Amelia lives in the magical town of Elfhelm, newly adopted by Father Christmas and Mary Christmas. When the very jealous Easter Bunny launches an attack to ruin Christmas, it's up to Amelia, her family and...

Sarah Kennedy / Thomas's Joke Book

  This collection of children's jokes and real-life stories of troublesome toddlers from the presenter of Radio 2's Dawn Patrol contains hundreds of funny, silly, naughty and charming jokes and true stories about children sent in by their loyal...

Jen Calonita / The Real Z

 The first book in American Girl's Z doll series!And action!Z knows what she's doing when it comes to making movies.She's an expert at stop-motion video.In this first book about the aspiring filmmaker,Z has to make a whole new kind of movie - a...

Colin Brake / Lost Luggage: Decide Your Destiny Story 9

  Join the Doctor on his travels and influence his adventures with your decisions. Will you explore the alien planet or get back in the T.A.R.D.I.S and travel to somewhere new? Choose a direction and let the adventure begin...Each page has two...

Laurie Halse Anderson / Bite: Prom

  Ashley couldn't care less about the prom - but when disaster strikes and she finds herself drawn in to organising it, she discovers a little about getting things done and as well as rather a lot about herself. Everyone's excited about the prom...

Steve Cole / The Day of the Monster Pigeons

 It's time for Freekham High's end of term play but something FOWL is afoot . . . a weird gang of pigeons who seem to have a grudge against the school. If they're not dive-bombing the building, they're leaving a trail of disgustingly devastating...

Ali Sparkes / Dark Summer

  It's the summer holidays, and Eddie finds himself strangely drawn to the famous caves at Wookey Hole. He makes friends with the ticket seller there, and before long is allowed to roam wherever he wants. He loves it ...until the day he gets lost...

Holly Webb / The Hideaway Deer

 When Lola moves house she can't help feeling sad to leave her old friends and life behind. She's always been shy and worries it'll be hard to make friends at her new school. It's not all scary, though. Lola loves her new home with its rambling...

Valerie Wilding / Dead Famous: Boudica and Her Barmy Army

  You've probably heard of Boudica...She is dead famous for: - galloping to battle in a rattling chariot - being big and kinda scary - getting very, very angry with her Roman rulers But have you heard that Boudica: - learned to use weapons when...

Katherine Applegate / The One and Only Bob

 The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture available on Disney+!Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan's friend...

Fiona Waters / The Kingfisher Treasury of Magical Stories

  Fairies and wizards, spells and surprises! This treasury of troublesome baby dragons, charmed cities and a boy whose magic fiddle makes people dance is sure to entrance all aspiring spell makers and breakers. Thirteen stories from all around...

Georgie Adams / Bramble and the Easter Egg : Book 4

 Meet the Railway Rabbits! Join this irrepressible rabbit family as they get in and out of scrapes, meet new friends, perform daring rescues, and explore the ancient castle on the hill... But watch out for the wily buzzard, always on the lookout for...

Margaret Ryan / Roodica the Rude and the Famous Flea Trick

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Maureen Wheeler / Travel with Children

  Travel with children may sound like a recipe for disaster, but Maureen Wheeler manages to convey the fun she and her family have had on the road and the importance travel has played in their family life. Their experiences, and those of other...

Tony Bradman / Dilly and the Gold Medal

  Dilly the dinosaur has a really sore throat and can't scream his supersonic scream. Dilly then takes telling the truth too far, when he tells Grandpa he's too fat. Then Dilly is fascinated by the Dinolympics, and all is well until his friend...

Dahl: Michael / Guardian of Earth

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Rose Impey / Welcome Home Barney: The Loneliest Bat in the World

  Designed for building reader confidence, this is one of several stories based on real animal records. Barney in the only mouse-eared bat in the country, and the loneliest. His friends try to find him a mate, but to no avail. So Barney hires a...

Jamie Rix / Grizzly Tales: Nasty Little Beasts

  Grizzliness is out there. Every child has the makings of mischievousness, and can be lured into committing dastardly deeds. The six stories in each of the Grizzly Tales books show the rise and hard fall of vile and villainous children. In this...

Enid Blyton / Run-abouts Holiday

 A series of adventures begins when Robin and Betty discover Run-About, the messenger brownie, in their garden. He comes to stay with them for a well-earned rest and suddenly they are swept up into a world of magic. AUTHOR: Enid Blyton is one of the...

Richard Dungworth / Second Skin: Decide Your Destiny Story 2

  Join the Doctor on his travels and influence his adventures with your decisions. Will you explore the alien planet or get back in the T.A.R.D.I.S and travel to somewhere new? Choose a direction and let the adventure begin...Each page has two...

Joyce Lankester Brisley / Further Doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy

 Milly-Molly-Mandy lives in a tiny village in the heart of the countryside.She is always busy doing things, and whether she is camping-out with Billy Blunt and little-friend-Susan, or looking after an orphaned hedgehog, you're sure to have fun when...

Pokemon: Pokemon Peril : Book 2

 Gotta Catch 'Em All! Join Ash and friends as they continue their journey through the strange and exotic Orange Islands!Ash and Misty have found the GS Poke Ball and finally reached the Orange Islands. But they quickly discover that things are very...

Adele Geras / Louisa On Screen Book 5

  Louisa and her sister are off to florida to enjoy some fun in the sun with their dad. But for Louisa that means missing her school's end-of-year display and the thought of Phoebe dancing the lead role instead of her is just unbearable. Until,...

Mary-Kate Olsen / One Twin Too Many

 Meet Mary-Kate and Ashley, the Tween Queen Twins! Your new best friends have just arrived...Oh no! Mary-Kate and Ashley have to do history projects. But Ashley's found a way to make her project fun - she's partners with Pokey Valentine, the boy of...