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Life: An Exploded Diagram (Paperback / softback)

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A brilliant coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Cold War and events leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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My Little Treasury of Bedtime Stories (Hardback)

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£6.57

A timeless collection of 145 delightful stories for younger children, with engaging illustrations.

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Skink No Surrender (Paperback / softback)

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A New York Times bestseller and laugh out loud thriller from Carl Hiaasen about a missing cousin, a half-crazy governor, giant gators and justice -- swamp justice, that is.

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Grk and the Phoney Macaroni (Paperback / softback)

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Grk is walking happily through the park, sniffing trees and chasing squirrels, when he's suddenly snatched by two men in black suits. Tim and Grk's eighth amazing adventure takes them to the home of pizza, pasta and the leaning tower of Pisa. There they...

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Magnus Fin and the Moonlight Mission (Paperback / softback)

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Magnus Fin is half selkie -- part human, part seal. When he discovers his initials scratched into the rocks by the shore, he knows his selkie family need his help and an exciting adventure begins.

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Children Who Stayed Behind (Paperback / softback)

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In the Backstory you can find out more about the Second World War and hear from Deborah Moggach, the author's daughter, what inspired this wartime tale!Vintage Children???s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the...

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Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches (Paperback / softback)

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History, magic, and adventure collide in this riveting middle-grade fantasy novel about an unusual boy who unlocks an ancient relic???and, with it, a forgotten world. Befriended by a band of young witches, Archibald Finch must quickly adapt to survive in...

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Dragonsitter's Party (Paperback / softback)

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It???s Eddie???s birthday and he???s looking forward to a birthday party filled with fun, games and . . . dragons? Ziggy and Arthur are the unexpected guests, but their idea of a good time involves eating everything in sight and ruining the party...

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Night Break (Paperback / softback)

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Crack the case with the world???s most famous detective! But before he became the great detective, who was young Sherlock Holmes? The eighth book in a series of mystery adventures featuring a teenage Sherlock and endorsed by the Conan Doyle Estate.

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Catherine, Called Birdy (Paperback / softback)

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Set in 13th Century England, Karen Cushman's fun and poignant novel is about a fourteen-year-old girl's longing for adventures beyond the usual role of women.

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Boys Don't Cry (Paperback / softback)

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In Boys Don't Cry, bestselling author Malorie Blackman explores the unchartered territory of teenage fatherhood. You're waiting for the postman - he's bringing your A level results.

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Volcano Adventure (Paperback / softback)

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'Fountains of fire, explosions . . . it's hell let loose.'Hal and Roger Hunt embark on an earth-shattering expedition when they join forces with world-famous volcanologist Dr Dan Adams. And as their ground-breaking research of the volatile Pacific...

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Peppa Pig: Peppa's Dragon Adventure (Paperback / softback)

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Daddy Pig reads Peppa and George a bedtime story about dragons, and now they want their own dragon!The next day Peppa and George see a dragon, but it can't be real, can it?Young readers will feel the magic of this lovely new picture book.

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Cannibal Adventure (Paperback / softback)

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'Just stay away from the island . . .'Hal and Roger Hunt are visiting New Guinea, one of the wildest islands in the world. But their adventure becomes deadly when the brothers discover that man-eating crocodiles and deadly snakes aren't the only things...

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United Here I Come! (Paperback / softback)

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A fun football story with a reading age of 6.5. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 10+

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Under Attack (Paperback / softback)

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Tense war adventure by accomplished author of The Malichea Quest series (Bloomsbury). When a small Afghan village comes under attack from the Taliban, British army medic Dr Sara Patel and Captain Joe MacBride must protect the villagers and save a young...

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Madame Pamplemousse and the Enchanted Sweet Shop (Paperback / softback)

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A charming, magical and sweet-filled adventure, continuing the story of Madeleine, Madame Pamplemousse and Camembert the cat

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Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds: The Super-Sonic Submarine (book 2) (Paperback / softback)

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Danny Dingle???s Fantastic Finds is a hilariously fun series filled with comic style illustration and witty invention. Perfect for reluctant readers and popular with both girls and boys alike.

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The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful! (Paperback / softback)

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OF COURSE you think Snow White was the most perfect girl in the world. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you ...

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Book 15 Secret Seven: Fun For The Secret Seven (Paperback / softback)

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The Secret Seven are always ready to solve a mystery in this much-loved series of 15 books by Enid Blyton, brilliantly illustrated by Tony Ross.

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Magical Children: The Strongest Girl In The World (Paperback / softback)

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What happens when a small girl finds she can lift a bus in one hand? A very funny story by award-winning author Sally Gardner, in her MAGICAL CHILDREN series.

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Magical Children: The Boy Who Could Fly (Paperback / softback)

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When Thomas's wish is magically granted, he can fly! But it's not a soaraway success . . . A brilliant story from award-winning author Sally Gardner, in her MAGICAL CHILDREN series.

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Magical Children: The Smallest Girl Ever (Paperback / softback)

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The story of a little girl so tiny that she fits into a handbag - by award-winning author Sally Gardner, part of her MAGICAL CHILDREN series.

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Lilliput (Paperback / softback)

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Inspired by Gulliver???s Travels, Lilliput is an exhilarating adventure filled with cunning escape plans, evil clockmakers and very talkative parrots. Join Lily as she travels over rooftops, down chimneys and into chocolate shops on a journey to find the...

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Magical Children: The Invisible Boy (Paperback / softback)

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As the little alien explains to Sam, being invisible can be a big help. A very funny adventure story by award-winning author Sally Gardner, in her MAGICAL CHILDREN series.

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Alice to the Rescue (Paperback / softback)

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Everyone in first year is really excited about the big prize in the English essay competition - but it causes huge problems for Alice and Megan's friendship. The seventh book in Judi Curtin's bestselling series.

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Many Worlds of Albie Bright (Paperback / softback)

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When Albie's mum dies, it's natural he should wonder where she's gone. His parents are both scientists and they usually have all the answers. Dad mutters something about Albie's mum being alive and with them in a parallel universe. So Albie finds a box,...

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Alice & Megan Forever (Paperback / softback)

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Megan and Alice are starting secondary school; with new subjects, new teachers and new friends, it?s going to take a bit of getting used to. The sixth book in Judi Curtin's bestselling series.

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Bonjour Alice (Paperback / softback)

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Megan?s really looking forward to the summer holidays ? her whole family is going to France, and best of all Alice is coming too!The fifth book about Alice and Megan

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Only Eva (Paperback / softback)

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Eva Gordon doesn't like mysteries ? so when new girl Aretta hurries away after school every day Eva's determined to find out why. And Aretta's not the only person Eva's interested in ? her friend's granny has been parted from her beloved dog, so Eva...

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A Light-Up Book The Night Before Christmas (Hardback)

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Share the magic of Christmas with Clement C. Moore's classic poem and dazzling twinkle lights in this new board book for the whole family.

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A City Besieged Behind the Walls (Paperback / softback)

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Derry. 1689. The city?s inhabitants resist all attempts by the King James?s men to storm their gates. Outside, the soldiers reckon the only effective weapon they have left is to starve them out...

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Rebecca Rocks (Paperback / softback)

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Holidays mean no school for THREE months! Rebecca's band Hey Dollface are going to a summer camp to become total rock stars. But there's another band, the Crack Parrots, and they're going to be trouble. As for romance, Cass's love life is complicated,...

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My First Reading Book Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (floor Book) (Paperback / softback)

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£3.28

A freshly and lively retelling of a timeless fairy tale in a large fun format, featuring bright and imaginative drawings throughout and interactive learning pages at the end.

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Learning Not to Drown (Paperback / softback)

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Learning Not to Drown (Paperback / softback)

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My First Reading Book Gingerbread Man (floor Book) (Paperback / softback)

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A freshly and lively retelling of a timeless fairy tale in a large fun format, featuring bright and imaginative drawings throughout and interactive learning pages at the end.

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The Story of the Intrepid Italian Explorer Christopher Columbus (Paperback / softback)

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Christopher Columbus' astonishing life is a story of inspiration, bravery, incredible achievement and terrible hardship. His heroic determination to cross the Atlantic opened up a new continent, but his greed for gold brought tragedy on its people. His...

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Star of Kazan (Paperback / softback)

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An enthralling adventure set in turn-of-the-century Vienna. From the author of the bestselling Journey to the River Sea.

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Googly Eyes: Goodnight, Benjy Bunny! (Board book)

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It's bedtime for the llittle animals in the forest, but Benji Bunny does not feel sleepy at all! Kids will enjoy watching the big googly eyes move around in this fun boardbook!

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Nessie the Mannerless Monster (Paperback / softback)

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Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, is tired of being told that she doesn't exist. In this crackling, lolloping story in verse, Ted Hughes describes how she sets out on the road to London for an audience with the Queen...

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Book 2 Adventure Island: The Mystery of the Midnight Ghost (Paperback / softback)

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An exciting action movie is being filmed in Castle Key, but then the glamorous star of the film vanishes! Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift the dog try to solve the mystery.

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and Other Stories How the Whale Became (Paperback / softback)

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This collection of eleven evocative, accessible and funny stories for children of 5+ tells how a particular animal came to be as it is now. the Bee must sip honey all day long to sweeten the bitter demon that runs through his veins .

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Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Paperback / softback)

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Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

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Tin Snail (Paperback / softback)

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It???s 1938. In order to save his dad???s job, Angelo needs to invent a brand-new car that can carry:a farmerhis wifetwo chickensa flagon of wineand a dozen eggsacross a bumpy field without breaking a single egg .