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A high octane, high drama romp, following the adventures of Victorian laundry maid Minnie O'Sullivan and her unforgettable band of friends.After a series of misfortunes, Minnie O¿Sullivan is whisked away to Haddington Hall: a nightmarish home for wayward girls. Bad becomes worse when the hall¿s ruthless founder, Mrs Haddington, takes an instant dislike to brave, determined Minnie, and she¿s in danger of losing everything¿ But Minnie has never backed down from a fight in her life, and she¿s not about to start now! Irresistible characters and a compulsive plot with twists aplenty; Vivian French conjures up the very spirit of Dickensian England in a wonderful new novel for middle-grade readers.¿Vivian French is a writer of tremendous charm.¿ Literary Review ¿Delightful ¿ with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause.¿ Sunday Times (Children's Book of the Week) on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company¿Storytelling at its best ¿ a classic in the making.¿ The Scotsman on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company

A chilling take on the opioid epidemic by the New York Times bestselling Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman.Above our world is a toxic wonderland where the party has raged for centuries.Humans know the partygoers simply as ¿narcotics¿, ¿opioids¿, ¿drugs¿. But here they are malevolent gods, toying with the fates of mortals. Roxy and Addison have made a wager to see who can be lethal the quickest. Isaac and Ivy Ramey are their targets. Ivy is understimulated and overmedicated. Isaac is desperate to recover from a sports injury that jeopardizes his chance of a scholarship. This is the start of a race to the bottom that will determine life and death. One Ramey will land on their feet. The other will be lost to the Party.The only question is... Which one?

After Luke Watson transforms into a werewolf for the third time, he and his parents are moved by the Government Housing of Unusual Lifeforms (G.H.O.U.L.) to Scream Street - a community of vampires, zombies, witches and more.

A funny and accessible guide to creative writing, packed with practical advice, exciting story prompts and a cast of creative monsters. In the pages of Unleash Your Creative Monster, budding writers will sink their teeth into story basics, essential writing tools and the hidden secrets of the wordsmith. Featuring top tips on finding inspiration, how to keep a story moving and beating writer¿s block, this essential guide has everything you need to unleash your creative monster.

Little red chicken and her papa are back in this third book in the bestselling and award-winning Interrupting Chicken picture book series.It¿s morning and Papa would like to sleep a bit longer, but his loving and exuberant little chicken wants breakfast ¿ cookies for breakfast! Papa tries to buy himself a bit more rest by offering to read some nursery rhymes, but soon Humpty Dumpty is falling ... for cookies! With so many pointed interruptions, Papa has no choice but to get out of bed and make his little one something sweet for breakfast. This is another funny, affectionate celebration of reading, parenthood, and creative license.

Follow the journey from the very beginning of our planet to the arrival of humans, in an energetic and engaging picture book.In the beginning there was nothing, and then ¿ BANG! ¿ the universe was born. Discover the incredible story of billions of years of life on Earth, from the first tiny cells, through the age of dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts, all the way to the first humans. With playful text and stylish illustrations, this awe-inspiring history is perfect for curious young minds.

From the creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes an incredibly stylish series of early-learning board books ¿ filled with monsters of all shapes and sizes!Eat like a monster! Eat like Simone. Simone has ONE TONGUE for licking tasty cones.Count from 1-10 with ten funny and flamboyant monsters! As little ones discover one tongue, two ears ¿ and a lively monster with three eyes! ¿ they'll be inspired to shake and move, and learn the names for their different body parts, too.With monstrously bright and bold illustrations, rhyming words, and a sturdy feel, this interactive board book is the perfect gift for a new arrival, and a stylish addition to a toddler¿s first library. A first counting book has never been wilder or such fun!

If you think monsters don't exist, just ask Theodora Hendrix. The second in a brilliantly funny new series, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang.After facing down an evil hag, a thieving skele-crow and an army of the undead, ten-year-old Theodora Hendrix is certain she can handle anything ¿ that is, until she meets the unpleasant Inspector Shelley and her even more unpleasant pet rat. Shelley and Ratsputin have come to spy on the MLM, and are determined to make trouble at every turn. Then Theodora makes a discovery of her own: a cursed beetle. She needs to destroy it without attracting the attention of the inspector ¿ and fast. The stakes couldn¿t be higher: if Theodora fails, her beloved monster family will rot in the dankest, darkest prisons of Transylvaniä

From the creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes an incredibly stylish series of early-learning board books ¿ filled with monsters of all shapes and sizes!Lift the sheets, if you dare.Who will be hiding under there?Will you say eek? Or will you say oooh?Eek-a-peek-a ... peek-a-boo!Hidden beneath seven flaps, seven silly monsters are waiting to be discovered! Arh-wooh! It's Winston the hairy werewolf. Clackety clack! That must be Mr Bones, the handsome skeleton. Little ones will love making the noises, lifting the flaps, and of course ¿ shouting PEEK-A-BOO! ¿ in this interactive board book full of surprises.With monstrously bright and bold illustrations, read-aloud sounds, and a sturdy feel, this is the perfect gift for a new arrival, and a stylish addition to a toddler¿s first library. A first game of peek-a-boo has never been wilder or such fun!

A hilarious modern fairy-tale mash-up set in a world in which witches are real, magic is real and fairy tales are not only real ... but recent history.Roxy Humperdinck is still reeling from the Great Fairy Tale Cover-up when Cinderella Jones returns with a new mission: to investigate The Missing ¿ the children who followed the Pied Piper into the mountain thirty years ago, never to be seen again. And so begins another crazy adventure that takes the girls up Jack¿s beanstalk, through Red Riding Hood¿s Woods ¿ and to the cottage of the most evil villain of all time, the Gingerbread Witch.

The second story in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho.Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Byrony¿s proud father boasts of her skill, who should come calling but the secretive King of all Mythica. Locking her away, he gives her three horrible tasks ¿ three impossible tasks! It¿s only then that a strange, sinister creature emerges from the shadows of the castle, offering Bryony a helping hand¿ But at what cost?Frankenstein meets Rumpelstiltkin in this expertly-stitched story about a powerful king, a girl unafraid to stand up for her beliefs, and a monstrous little creature with magic ¿ and greed ¿ in his bones.

Join Little Fish as he swims through the sea saying hello to all his fish friends. Includes a delightful mirror surprise so that you can say hello too! From the wonderful imagination of the award-winning Lucy Cousins comes another deep-sea delight in the world of Hooray for Fish! Swim along with Little Fish as he says hello to all his fish friends: greet spotty fish, stripy fish, fly fish, shy fish and more! Features a mini mirror at the end of the book, so that little ones can have lots of fishy fun and enjoy creative, interactive play.

A vibrant celebration of things that go, with a lively text from author Moira Butterfield and pictures from debut-talent Bryony Clarkson.Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size ¿ from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster-trucks to noisy fire engines. With bounce-along rhythms and fascinating facts from author Moira Butterfield, and bright, lively pictures by rising star Bryony Clarkson, any single reading of My Big Book of Transport is sure to result in a victory lap or two!

Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale rich with layers of meaning to be unearthed.One night, Franca has a dream about a marvellous queen. And now she feels intrigued¿ Eager to know more about this mystical figure, Franca shares her dream with her two younger sisters. Together, they set out on an enchanting adventure to discover the kingdom of the queen in the cave.This is a riveting and atmospheric picture book that will surprise and enthral young readers and dreamers.

A playful story exploring the hilarious complications of first friendships, from an exciting new voice in children's literature.Ramona is having her best friend Gracie to stay the night. It¿s their first ever sleepover and she wants to make a den, read stories, dance like a wild thing, stay up all night and have a midnight feast. It'll be the BEST SLEEPOVER IN HISTORY. But nothing quite goes to plan. Will Gracie, Ramona and her little sister Ruby be able to solve their problems and still be friends in the morning?

A magnificent anthology of poems themed around different moods, collected by the bestselling creator of The Poetry Pharmacy and illustrated by Emily Sutton.This exquisite gift-book contains over a hundred poems, chosen by creator of the bestselling The Poetry Pharmacy, William Sieghart, and illustrated in sensational style by picture-book star Emily Sutton. Divided into four thoughtfully-curated sections, including Poems to Make You Smile, Poems to Move You, Poems to Give You Hope and Poems to Calm and Connect You, the poems originate from an extraordinary and diverse range of sources, from Maya Angelou to Roger McGough, Lemn Sissay, Jackie Kay, Carol Ann Duffy, Joseph Coelho, Kae Tempest, W.B. Yeats, Christina Rossetti and Emily Dickinson, among many others. Combining traditional favourites with recent gems, here are poems to delight, inspire, entertain, intrigue, console and uplift readers of all ages.

Joyful and utterly unique, this vibrant picture book celebrates the best birthday gift of all: a whole day that is yours to unwrap.What makes birthdays special? Whether you are turning three or one hundred and three, whether you are feted by others or sing yourself happy, the anticipation and surprise of the day you were born never fail to deliver ¿that shivery feeling that belongs only to a birthday.¿ An ideal gift for new and expectant parents, for children marking a birthday or attending their first party ¿ for everyone who was ever born! This exuberant celebration in words and pictures will leave you feeling a warm connection to the cycle of life and growth.

Think that being a witch is all about pointy hats, waving wands and gathering around the cauldron singing spooky songs? Well, think again.Betty's potion-making starts tonight! And potions need ingredients ¿ ingredients that can only be found in the WILD. And that is pretty treacherous. So, brave Betty, with her mum by her side, is about to come face-to-face with werewolves, trolls, sea monsters and more... A funny, edge-of-your-broomstick adventure from the spellbinding team behind Tooth Fairy in Training.

Get ready to move! Everyone is invited as Bear, Moose, and a medley of forest animals join in an impromptu dance ¿ each in their own way.¿I like your moves. But I¿m not like you. So I¿ll just do what I can do.¿ Some like to kick their feet and bend their knees to the music. Others prefer to slip and slide ... or swoop down ... or skip high and low! Whatever their style, children will be captured by David Martin¿s buoyant rhymes and Raissa Figueroäs vibrant illustrations as Bear, Moose, Snake, and other forest animals dance to their own groove in a rhythmic celebration of individuality.

Get inspired to reach the top of your game with 50 incredible true stories of sporting legends.Award-winning journalist Rick Broadbent has interviewed some of the greatest sporting legends of our time. In this gripping collection of 50 true stories, he shares the most exciting and jaw-dropping accounts of success, failure, injury and bravery in sport, which will in turn inspire kids to find the confidence and resilience they need to reach the top of their game. An ideal book for any young sports fan who enjoys reading about their favourite heroes, such as Lionel Messi, Usain Bolt and Serena Williams.

From Matt Oldfield, the author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and former professional footballer, Seth Burkett, comes an exciting new book for young football stars in the making. In bite-size chapters, learn the secrets of 20 footballing legends, including how to dribble like Messi, overcome adversity like Harry Kane and set and score goals like Vivianne Miedema. With top tips on how to train, play, think and live smart, as well as challenges for the reader, this inspiring and interactive guide will inspire football-mad kids to play just like their heroes.

Everyone knows that Stink is bonkers about most scientific things. But there¿s one exception: dangle a spider in front of him and he goes berserk! Stink is so freaked out by spiders that he can¿t read about them. He can¿t look at them. He can¿t think about them. But when a hairy backyard emergency arises, Stink is forced to face his fear ¿ and eight beady eyes ¿ head-on.