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Mr and Mrs Li aren't quite sure what to make of the strange beings that crash into their house at midnight. Their eyes are very big, their skin is very blue, and their shape is very hard to describe. And even though they insist that they are DEFINITELY human, they're not like any human Mr and Mrs Li have ever seen. Fortunately the Lis are both very kind humans, so when the visitors ask for help, they don't think twice before giving it.

Leo and Ralph have been best friends ever since Ralph flew down from one of Jupiter's moons. But now Leo's older, and Mum and Dad think it's time to say goodbye to Ralph. When the family moves to a small country town, they hope that Leo might finally make a real friend. but someone like Ralph is hard to leave behind...

Norma and Belly have a new master plan, and this time it involves cookies - lots and lots of cookies. In fact, they've found THE cookie factory. Now all that's left is to get inside...

This book will blow your child's mind! Big Science explained simply, from the author of Atoms and Planets

It's King Winter's birthday, and he wants it to be really special. He wants all of his brothers and sisters to be there: King Summer, Queen Spring and Queen Autumn. But the leaves and the trees whisper a warning, and as the four play magical games, something strange begins to happen outside.

Joe Pidge, king of the neighborhood, and Pluto Rocket, an alien who's new in town, have become fast friends. But on Joe's tour of the neighbourhood (where he shows Pluto the best fire escape and the best garbage can in the world!), it becomes clear that Joe has never actually left his tiny slice of the planet... Is Joe Pidge afraid of leaving his safe little neighborhood? Thankfully, Pluto is here to help save the day

As the Winter solstice blankets the Pembrokeshire landscape in an otherworldly glow, sisters Kit and Libby are drawn to a mysterious white tower to test a prophecy they have heard talked about. But when the magic of the tower causes Libby to vanish, they find themselves caught in a mystery that takes them in to the deep past. Libby has been erased from the world - her laughter, her presence, even their mother's memories of her have all disappeared. The world has rewritten itself, leaving Kit to navigate a reality where her sister doesn't exist. Determined to unravel the enigma surrounding her sister's disappearance, Kit joins forces with a local boy named Story. Together, they journey through a world steeped in ancient folklore, on a quest fraught with danger beyond their wildest imagination. The race is on to find a sister, help heal a cosmic wound and put the world back on its proper course. This lyrical and beautiful novel explores themes of responsibility both personal and political and the importance of love and friendship to make good in the world.

This should be the best holiday ever. Fayson is turning 12 and the DI Island Crew are throwing her a party, even Tia is being nice! But this summer Fayson has a secret, one that she can't even tell her closest friends... When one of the crew go missing, the summer takes a turn for the worse. It's up to the rest of the gang to find their lost friend - before Fayson's secrets break up the crew for good.

Looking for the answers to absolutely everything - with extra hat advice?? You're in luck! And so is Pluto Rocket, when he lands from Outer Space and meets Joe Pidge, pigeon-shaped king of the neighbourhood and all-knowing master of style.? With tacos and top disguises, Joe leads Pluto through all the wonders of the town - until they both discover there might be something even better?than being the coolest pigeon the world ever saw...

The ghostly spirit of Jupiter has returned, more terrifying than before. Bent on revenge, he smothers the world in an eternal winter of snow and ice. The Deptford Mice are worried: the mystical bats have fled from the attic, and a new rat army is gathering strength. With food short and no sign of spring, the mice know there's a desperate struggle ahead. Who knows how many will survive and at what cost?

It's summer in the city, and this hot dog has had enough! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face. When he plops down in the middle of a crosswalk, his owner endeavors to get him the breath of fresh air he needs. She hails a taxi, hops a train, and ferries out to the beach. Here, a pup can run!With fluid art and lyrical text that have the soothing effect of waves on sand, Hot Dog shows us how to find calm and carry it back with us so we can appreciate the small joys in a day.

Maya's life is about to be upended. After her dad's fishing boat is ravaged by a relentless storm, Maya's parents make the decision to start over-by moving to a tropical island. But making a change doesn't always make a difference. Far from her friends and her quiet seaside home where she spent all her time surfing, Maya is swept away by a storm much larger than herself. As Maya begins to realise that paradise is not always what it seems, can she bring her family back home again?

Chrysantha Stathos has won. By hiding her intelligence and ambition behind the mask of a beautiful air-headed girl, she has become a wealthy duchess. And, once her elderly husband dies, she will have all the freedom, money, and safety she's ever wanted. Or so she thought. A man claiming to be the estranged grandson of Chrysantha's lecherous late husband has turned up to steal her inheritance. To make matters worse, her little sister is going to be queen and is rubbing it in her face. Chrysantha decides that the only thing to do is upstage Alessandra at her own wedding. And as for this grandson, he has to go. Never mind that he's extremely handsome and secretive with mysterious powers... No, Chrysantha wants Eryx Demos dead, and in the end, a Stathos girl always gets what she wants.

The adorable stars of Song's heartwarming Donut Feed the Squirrels and Apple of My Pie return in another hilarious caper!

An innocent young mouse lies murdered in a moonlit field as the screech of an owl echoes across the ripening corn... The Deptford Mice have escaped the horrors of Jupiter's lair and sought refuge in the countryside with a colony of fieldmice, busy preparing for the great summer festival. But soon they must face terrifying evil once more, as a series of mysterious crimes strike the peaceful fieldmouse community. At first the simple country rodents suspect Deptford newcomer Audrey - however, the truth turns out to be far more sinister.

What if wildlife wasn't something we saw on nature documentaries, but something that lived in our gardens?

PRAISE FOR THE HOW TO BE SERIES 'This twisty tale is truly marvellous' Independent, Children's Book of the Week 'Ridiculously loveable book alert...hilarious and completely endearing' Clémentine Beauvais, author of Piglettes 'How to be Brave is wonderful. It's a brilliantly funny and heartfelt middle-grade adventure that had me cheering, smiling, crying and craving a slice of victoria spong' Sarah Baker, author of Through the Mirror Door_________Some stories are about friendship. Some are about mysteries. Some are about cake. This one is about all three. It's the start of a new term at the School of the Good Sisters and Hanna, Edie and Calla are ready to enjoy everything their extraordinary school has to offer. But they soon realise that Something Is Most Definitely Up when their beloved Headmistress Good Sister June disappears - and nobody knows where she's gone. It's time for Hana and her friends to set out on an adventure to bring Good Sister June home. As they travel across the country following a trail of clues, they will learn about the power of family, friendship, and a well-timed slice of Victoria Sponge.

The cat doesn't feel like sleeping. Night is the best time of all - the time when he likes to go exploring. __________Join the farmer's cat on his mysterious nighttime journey through fields, farms, forest, and town to see what only he can see after the sun sets. Legendary artist Dahlov Ipcar alternates between dark night scenes and vivid colour in this beautifully illustrated chidren's classic___________PRAISE FOR THE CAT AT NIGHT'An underappreciated classic... This has some of the boldest pictures of any picture book... Kids feel close to animals - there's a natural kinship - so seeing the world through a cat's eyes has a certain primal appeal' - Dave Eggers

A prizewinning middle grade fantasy adventure about memories, loss and time travel On the day Cato came into the world, her mother left it. Cato's dad has been a mere shadow of a person ever since, and Cato has given up reaching out to him. When she finds a mysterious card from an abandoned movie theatre and discovers it has reopened, Cato decides to go take a look. There appears to be something strange about the cinema. The movies showing there are no ordinary movies and somehow the cinema seems to be in connection with the past...Looking for adventure and the truth about her mother, Cato is swept into a dangerous journey through time and memories, straight to a place deep within her heart. A place she had always managed to keep locked away. And then she faces a choice that will change her life, and that of her father, forever.

A new edition of the classic children's fantasy adventure set in a world of mice and rats inthe sewers of Deptford

The second book in the magical new middle-grade series about an anxious girl who investigates legendary monsters, by the award-winning author of Lenny's Book of Everything and Dragon Skin 'Full of humour, fantasy and magical realism...the ideal story for early readers' - Better Reading 'Another brilliant instalment in this fantastic middle grade series...so much fun and very addictive, pulling in readers all the way through' - Kids' Book ReviewThere are those who hunt monsters to harm them and there are those who hunt monsters to help them. Which one are you?Miss Mary-Kate Martin and her mother are off on an adventure to the enchanting Greek island of Galinios. An ancient mosaic has been unearthed and Professor Martin must investigate, leaving Mary-Kate to explore the island and bask in the sunshine. But soon her relaxing holiday turns into a monster-sized mystery, when a message arrives asking for help. Could the local legend of the Two-Headed Hydra be more than just a story? And what could have made this serene sea creature so angry? Miss Mary-Kate Martin might be anxious, but she's not scared of monsters! With the help of her new friend Nikos, she is determined to find answers.

The adorable stars of Song's heartwarming Donut Feed the Squirrels return in an apple orchard caper to rescue park spymaster Pops.

The first book in the delightful, warm and funny series about how tiny people called fidders lend a helping hand to humans-perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell, Andy Shepherd and Francesca SimonI'm Stevie Clipper. Me and my dad, we're fidders, and it's our job to help humans. Humans can't see fidders, and we can't let you know we exist. That's the rule, anyway. But me, I'm not so good with rules. Especially when a human I care about is in big, big trouble... The first book in a BRAND NEW WORLD and JAMPACKED WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by the author!

A gorgeously illustrated and brilliantly funny Eisner-nominated graphic novel for young readers.

This very charming Korean picture book tells the story of boy who gets left behind by his big brother and his friends while on a bike ride. At first the boy feels sad that he can't keep up, but then he explores, makes friends with a snail and finally learns to enjoy going at his own pace.