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  • Looking For Alaska: Read the multi-million bestselling smash-hit behind the TV series

    John Green

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, May 31, 2012)
    The unmissable first novel from bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN.“In the dark beside me, she smelled of sweat and sunshine and vanilla and on that thin-mooned night I could see little more than her silhouette, but even in the dark, I could see her eyes – fierce emeralds. And beautiful.”BEFORE. Miles Halter’s whole life has been one big non-event until he starts at anything-but-boring Culver Creek Boarding School and meets Alaska Young. Gorgeous, clever, funny and utterly fascinating she pulls Miles into her world, launches him into a new life, and steals his heart. But when tragedy strikes, and Miles comes face-to-face with death he discovers the value of living and loving unconditionally.AFTER: Nothing will ever be the same.Poignant, funny, heartbreaking and compelling, this novel will stay with you forever.
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  • Paddington’s Big Suitcase

    Michael Bond, R. W. Alley

    Paperback (HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, Nov. 5, 2015)
    Enjoy six hilarious picture books, all about Paddington – the nation’s favourite bear, now a major movie star – in this special gift edition suitcase with carry-along handle.Paddington Bear is a distinguished small bear of earnest good intentions who gets drawn into mishap and adventure at every turn. Thankfully his great sense of logic and determination manage to get him out of most scrapes, albeit in perhaps some rather unconventional ways.Find out what happens when Paddington gets all the wrong kind of attention at the zoo, how he finds his way out of a maze, and how he ‘helps out’ around the house…with messy results!The Paddington books contained in the suitcase are:Paddington and the Marmalade MazePaddington and the Tutti Frutti RainbowPaddington at the PalacePaddington at the ZooPaddington Minds the HousePaddington the Artist
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  • The Day The Crayons Quit

    Drew Daywalt

    Board book (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Feb. 25, 2016)
    The Number One New York Times Bestseller.Debut author Drew Daywalt and international bestseller Oliver Jeffers team up to create a colourful solution to a crayon-based crisis in this playful, imaginative story that will have children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way.Poor Duncan just wants to colour in. But when he opens his box of crayons, he only finds letters, all saying the same thing: We quit.Beige is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown, Blue needs a break from colouring in all that water, while Pink just wants to be used. Green has no complaints, but Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking to each other.The battle lines have been drawn. What is Duncan to do?
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  • Playing With Fire

    Derek Landy

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, May 1, 2018)
    She’s twelve. He’s dead. But together they’re going to save the world. Hopefully.The second book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series.You will kill her?" the Torment asked. Skulduggery sagged. "Yes." He hesitated, then took his gun from his jacket. "I'm sorry, Valkyrie," he said softly. "Don't talk to me," Valkyrie said. "Just do what you have to do." Valkyrie parted her tunic, and Skulduggery pointed the gun at the vest beneath. "Please forgive me," Skulduggery said, then aimed the gun at the girl and pulled the trigger.With Serpine dead, the world is safe once more. At least, that’s what Valkyrie and Skulduggery think, until the notorious Baron Vengeous makes a bloody escape from prison, and dead bodies and vampires start showing up all over Ireland. With Baron Vengeous after the deadly armour of Lord Vile, and pretty much everyone out to kill Valkyrie, the daring detective duo face their biggest challenge yet. But what if the greatest threat to Valkyrie is just a little closer to home…?
  • Kingdom of the Wicked

    Derek Landy

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, Jan. 8, 2019)
    The seventh instalment in the biggest, funniest, most thrilling comedy-horror-adventure series in the universe…Magic is a disease.Across the land, normal people are suddenly developing wild and unstable powers. Infected by a rare strain of magic, they are unwittingly endangering their own lives and the lives of the people around them. Terrified and confused, their only hope lies with the Sanctuary. Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are needed now more than ever.And then there's the small matter of Kitana. A normal teenage girl who, along with her normal teenage friends, becomes infected. Becomes powerful. Becomes corrupted. Wielding the magic of gods, they're set to tear the city apart unless someone stands up against them.Looks like it's going to be another one of those days…
  • Flame and the Rebel Riders

    Stacy Gregg

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Feb. 4, 2010)
    The ninth gripping adventure in this exciting pony club series. With showjumping contests to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save – these books are perfect for all readers who love ponies.Issie takes a summer job at Ginty McLintoch’s prestigious showjumping stables where she meets a talented chestnut pony called Flame. Issie must try to keep her head in the glamorous commercial world of showjumping and will face decisions that could change her life forever…Tempers will flare – may the best rider win!
  • The Silver Serpent: Agatha Oddly, Book 3

    Lena Jones, Aspen Reiss, HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks

    Audiobook (HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, Sept. 5, 2019)
    A third mystery for 13-year-old Agatha Oddly - a bold, determined heroine and the star of this stylish new detective series. Agatha Oddlow is on the case with yet another adventure! An assistant at the National Gallery has gone missing, but when Agatha begins investigating, she uncovers a plot bigger than she could ever have imagined. Join Agatha as she travels throughout London and into the very heart of the mystery....
  • Fortune and the Golden Trophy

    Stacy Gregg

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Aug. 6, 2009)
    The seventh gripping adventure in this exciting pony-club series. With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save – these books are perfect for all readers who love ponies.Issie and friends are surprised when Natasha Tucker's dad is made pony club president and unveils the Tucker Trophy competition. Issie's facing her biggest training challenge yet – Fortune, a dozy piebald Blackthorn Pony she must work into winning form. That is if she can keep him awake!Meanwhile, someone is doing their best to wreck relations between the riders and a nearby golf course… Could Pony Club itself be under threat?
  • Autumn Story

    Jill Barklem

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, July 26, 2012)
    Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book.(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)Bad weather is on the way and the autumn stores are still not gathered in!Quickly, all the mice of Brambly Hedge set to work to finish the harvesting before the rain begins. Primrose, Lord Woodmouse's daughter, meant to help, but somehow she daydreamed her way over the cornfield and into the Chestnut Woods, and before she knew it, she was lost. The sun went down, the wind rose and it began to rain. Primrose was all alone in the dark and she was frightened.Poor Primrose, would she find her way home again?
  • Midnight

    Derek Landy

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, June 4, 2019)
    Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back in their most gripping story yet, as book 11, Midnight, picks up where Resurrection left off – and runs.For years, Valkyrie Cain has struggled to keep her loved ones safe from harm, plunging into battle – time and time again – by Skulduggery Pleasant’s side, and always emerging triumphant.But now the very thing that Valkyrie fights for is in danger, as a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in order to lure Valkyrie into a final confrontation. With Skulduggery racing to catch up and young sorcerer Omen scrambling along behind, Valkyrie only has twelve hours to find Alice before it’s too late. The clock is ticking…
  • Paddington bear collection with world book day 2018 14 books set

    Michael Bond

    Paperback (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, March 15, 2018)
    Paddington bear collection with world book day 2018 14 books set. Description:- Michael Bond's lovable, marmalade-loving bear has a huge fan base among young readers and their parents - and with the Paddington film having introduced the polite Peruvian bear to an entire new generation, there has never been a better time to relive the classic adventures of Paddington! Having travelled all the way from deepest, darkest Peru, Paddington is rescued by the kindly Brown family, who quickly discover that the charming little bear is a little bit of a trouble-magnet! Paddington's antics are guaranteed to get children aged 7 and over chuckling! Complete with Peggy Fortnum's original Paddington illustrations, this 13-book collection is essential reading for any little one who loved the film and wants to find out where the story came from - or for adults who wish to reacquaint themselves with Paddington's original adventures. Titles in Collection A Bear Called Paddington More About Paddington Paddington Marches On Paddington Hear and Now Paddington Helps Out Paddington Abroad Paddington at Large Paddington at Work Paddington Goes to Town Paddington Takes the Air Paddington on Top Paddington Takes the Test Paddington Races Ahead.Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories: World Book Day 2018:-Three classic Paddington Bear stories, by beloved author Michael Bond, are brought together for the first time in this special collection for World Book Day 2018.Nothing is ever straightforward when Paddington is involved. Whether he is attempting detective work, helping to sail a boat or performing magic, ordinary things have a habit of becoming quite extraordinary!Laugh out loud with everyone's favourite bear from Darkest Peru!
  • Playing With Fire Skulduggery Pleasant, Book

    Derek Landy

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Feb. 5, 2009)
    Meet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior.Oh yes. And dead.With Serpine dead, the world is safe once more.At least, that’s what Valkyrie and Skulduggery think, until the notorious Baron Vengeous makes a bloody escape from prison, and dead bodies and vampires start showing up all over Ireland.With Baron Vengeous after the deadly armour of Lord Vile, and pretty much everyone out to kill Valkyrie, the daring detective duo face their biggest challenge yet. But what if the greatest threat to Valkyrie is just a little closer to home…?