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The Magic Dolls have been invited to the Fairy Picnic, and the big day has finally arrived. But on the way they discover the Trolls have come down from the High Mountains and are on their way to the picnic too! The Trolls are incredibly clumsy and greedy, and are sure to destroy the picnic. Can the Magic Dolls stop them, before it’s too late? Age 5 BIC CBMC B3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474974714 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mm...

Betrayal. Sacrifice. Survival. Welcome to The Extinction Trials... In Stormchaser and Lincolns ruined world, the only way to survive is to risk everything. To face a contest more dangerous than anyone can imagine. And they will do anything to win. But in a land full of monsters – human and reptilian – they cant afford to trust anyone. Perhaps not even each other... Shortlisted for the 2019 Scottish Teenage Book Prize Age 12 Accelerated Reader level 4.8 MY Paperback ISBN: 978147492734...

Betrayal. Sacrifice. Survival. Welcome to The Extinction Trials. Storm and Lincolns city is burning. The people are starving. The only place left to run is Piloria, the continent of monsters. Its up to Storm and Lincoln to keep their people alive as they colonize this lethal paradise. But will the biggest threat to their survival be the monsters in the jungle...or the ones inside the encampment with them? The Hunger Games meets Jurassic Park in this wildly popular series filled with action, surv...

Amanda Hardy is the new girl at school. Like everyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is holding back. Even from Grant, the guy shes falling in love with. Amanda has a secret. At her old school, she used to be called Andrew. And secrets always have a way of getting out... A book about loving yourself and being loved for who you really are. Not available for purchase in the EU. Age 14 Key Stage KS3 E BIC CBMC E3N79 Accelerated Reader level 5.2 UYPaperback ISBN: 97814...

Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad. Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes, and together Max and Kevin become Freak The Mighty and walk high above the world. An inspiring, heartbreaking, multi-award winning international bestseller. Not available for purchase in the EU. Age 10 Key Stage KS2/3 E Lexile Measure 930L BIC C...

Meet Eric and Morgan. Born on the same day, at the same time, in the same place. They’ve always shared this one day together, but as they grow up they begin to grow apart. Everyone expects Eric to get a football scholarship, but no one knows he’s having second thoughts. Former quarterback Morgan feels utterly alone, as she wrestles with the difficult choice to live as her true self. Both of them are struggling to be the person they know they are. Who better to help than your best fri...

Three original high-seas stories for children just beginning to read. Find out if Charlie can get rid of his pesky parrot and Molly can escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike in these swashbuckling stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Me...

A sinister figure is haunting the gas-lit streets of Victorian London. Who is the mysterious Edward Hyde? And what powerful hold does he have over the respectable Henry Jekyll? Part of the Usborne Young Reading series, this spine-chilling retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure story is ideal for newly independent readers. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 880L Book Band Brown BIC CBMC C3N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474924986 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Edi...

A traditional tale from Indonesia told with elements of repetition to help beginner readers develop confidence and reading stamina. The jungle is a dangerous place, especially when there’s a hungry tiger on the prowl. But can Little Deer’s quick-thinking outwit him? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS Lexile Measure 480L Book Band Turquoise CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9781409535...

When Goldilocks stumbles on an empty cottage in the woods, she sits down to eat breakfast. But none of the three bowls of porridge on the table is quite right for her… A colourful, illustrated retelling of the classic children’s fairytale, specially written for children who are learning to read. Part of Level Four in the Usborne Reading Programmed, for children who are building reading stamina. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 530L Book Band Purple BIC CBMC A2L79 Accelerated Rea...

When Jane Eyre becomes a governess at the rambling mansion of Thornfield Hall, she falls in love with her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester. But he hides a terrible secret that threatens to drive them apart... Part of the Usborne Young Reading series, this retelling of Charlotte Bronte’s timeless love story is ideal for newly independent readers. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 550L Book Band Brown BIC CBMC C3N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474924955 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmA...

A farmer and his wife long for a son, “even if he’s no bigger than a thumb!” They certainly don’t expect their wish to come true... A classic English folk tale specially retold for young children and illustrated with bright, stylish pictures. Ideal for independent readers who are ready to move on to longer stories, this book can also be read aloud and enjoyed together. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 500L Book Band Turquoise BIC CBMC C3N79 CEFR Level A2 Hardback ISBN...

“I’ve got to destroy Sandy Lane, once and for all.” When Rosie overhears this, her worst suspicions are confirmed. Sandy Lane’s owners are away and the regular riders are in charge. Then, out of the blue, a mysterious couple arrives – supposedly to help. Only, Rosie is not convinced... Age 8 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC C3N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474917261 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Michelle Bates...

Mark Twains classic tale of escape and adventure rivetingly retold for young readers. To escape his violent, drunken father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death and lives wild in the woods. He meets Jim, a runaway slave, and the two outcasts set off on a dangerous journey down the mighty Mississippi River, in search of freedom. Age 7 Lexile Measure 480L CEFR Level C1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9781409564409 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Retold by Rob Lloyd JonesIl...

A delightful touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text. Bright, colourful illustrations with textures to touch and feel on every page.Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills.Series awarded Best Buy by readers of Prima magazine. A perfect gift for young children. Age BirthBoard book ISBN: 9780746085240 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 160 x 160mmIllustrator Rachel Wells

Meet five adorable zebras in this exciting addition to the much-loved That’s not my… series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet zebras with hairy tails, fuzzy noses and bumpy hooves. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness. BIC CBMC A2K79 Board book ISBN: 9781474950480 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 160 x 160mmIllustrator Rachel Wells...

Young children will love meeting the different ducks in this bright and cheery touchy-feely book. Little fingers can explore soft feathers, bumpy feet and smooth eggs as they hunt for their duck. A fun book sure to be shared together time and time again. Don’t forget to spot the little white mouse on every page! Age BirthBIC CBMC A2K79 Board book ISBN: 9781409565161 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 160 x 160mmIllustrator Rachel Wells...

Jonny has a faulty heart and his time is running out. Niamh has just lost her twin brother in a tragic accident. As their fates collide, soon Jonny is on the mend - but desperate to know more about his donor. When he tracks down Niamh, he only intends to find out about her brother, the first owner of his heart. He doesnt plan on falling in love... A stunning, tear-jerking novel about grief, guilt, and the unpredictability of love. Age 12 Key Stage KS4 E Lexile Measure 780L BIC CBMC D3N79 Acceler...

Taran dreams of fighting heroic battles instead of being an Assistant Pig-Keeper...until Hen Wen, the magical pig, disappears. With the land of Prydain under threat by the evil Horned King, and Taran searching for Hen Wen, he is drawn into a dangerous quest. Coming face-to-face with warriors and witches, a princess and a poet, creatures fierce and friendly, Taran is about to learn what it truly takes to be a hero. Age 10 Key Stage KS2/3 E Paperback ISBN: 9781474943444 Extent: 240 pages Dimension...

Winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018. Every summer Quill and his friends are put ashore on a remote sea stac to hunt birds. But this summer, no one arrives to take them home. Surely nothing but the end of the world can explain why theyve been abandoned – cold, starving and clinging to life, in the grip of a murderous ocean. How will they survive? Age 12 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 900L BIC CBMC D3N79 Accelerated Reader level 6.4 MY Paperback ISBN: 9781474943437 Extent: 336 pages Dime...