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  • Young Samurai: The Ring of Earth

    Chris Bradford

    eBook (Puffin, Aug. 5, 2010)
    Young Samurai: The Ring of Earth is the fourth book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford .JACK FLETCHER IS ON THE RUNWith no sensei to guide him, he has just his wits and his swords against many new and unknown enemies, as he journeys along the treacherous road to the port of Nagasaki and perhaps home...But the Shogun's samurai are hot on his trail. Barely escaping their clutches, Jack runs headlong into a trap. Kidnapped by ninja and led to their village deep in the mountains, Jack has no means of escape.The only question is who will kill him first - the ninja or samurai?'A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end' - Eoin Colfer
  • Meg and Mog

    Helen Nicoll, Jan Pienkowsky

    Paperback (Puffin, Aug. 28, 2012)
    A 40th anniversary edition of the children's classic picture book, Meg and Mog. Meg the witch and Mog her cat go off to a wild Hallowe'en party with all the other witches. The spell they cast goes off with a BANG! Meg and Mog is the perfect story for sharing or reading alone, and children love exploring the colours, sounds and shapes.
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  • Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune

    Rick Riordan

    eBook (Puffin, Oct. 4, 2011)
    The SECOND title in this number one, bestselling spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan.This crazy messed up world of gods and monsters is Percy Jackson's reality, which pretty much sucks for him.Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, God of the Sea, has woken from a very deep sleep and come face to face with two snake-haired ladies who refuse to die.But they're the least of his problems. Because Percy finds himself at a camp for half-bloods, which doesn't ring any bells for him. There's just one name he remembers from his past. Annabeth. Only one thing is certain - Percy's questing days aren't over. He and fellow demigods Frank and Hazel must face the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven.If they fail, it's not just their camp at risk. Percy's old life, the gods, and the entire world might be destroyed . . .
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  • Matilda

    Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

    eBook (Puffin, Sept. 13, 2016)
    Roald Dahl's much-loved Matilda, now with Quentin Blake's original illustrations in full colour. Matilda Wormwood's father thinks she's a little scab. Matilda's mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. And Matilda's headmistress Miss Trunchbull? Well, she's the worst of all. She is a big bully, who thinks all her pupils are rotten and locks them in the dreaded Chokey. As for Matilda, she's an extraordinary little girl with a magical mind - and now she's had enough. So all these grown-ups had better watch out, because Matilda is going to teach them a lesson they'll never forget.Matilda is also a phenomenally successful, award-winning London stage musical, adapted for the stage by Dennis Kelly with music by Tim Minchin. 'A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero' - David WalliamsLook out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.
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  • Untitled Murder Most Unladylike 7

    Robin Stevens

    Paperback (Puffin, Nov. 27, 2018)
    Someone will take their final bow . . . Fresh from their adventure in Hong Kong, Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge: acting. But danger has a nasty habit of catching up with the Detective Society, and it soon becomes clear that there is trouble afoot at the Rue. Jealousy, threats and horrible pranks quickly spiral out of control - and then a body is found. Now Hazel and Daisy must take centre stage and solve the crime . . . before the murderer strikes again.
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  • Tales of Ancient Egypt

    Roger Lancelyn Green, Roger Green, Michael Rosen

    eBook (Puffin, July 28, 2011)
    These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, seaching the waters for her dead husband Osiris; of the Bennu Bird and the Book of Thoth. But there are also tales told for pleasure about magic, treasure and adventure - even the first ever Cinderella story.With a witty introduction by award-winning author, poet and former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen.
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  • Mummy Fairy and Me: Unicorn Wishes

    Sophie Kinsella, Sophie Aldred, Puffin

    Audible Audiobook (Puffin, March 7, 2019)
    Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Mummy Fairy and Me: Unicorn Wishes, by Sophie Kinsella. My mummy looks normal, like any other mummy...but she's not. Because she can turn into a fairy. All she has to do is stamp her feet three times, clap her hands, wiggle her bottom and say, 'Marshmallow'...and poof! She's Mummy Fairy. Ella's family has a big secret - her mummy is a fairy! But sometimes Mummy Fairy's magic goes wrong, and it's up to Ella to help.... In this third book of spellbinding adventures about Mummy Fairy and Ella, you'll find flying cars, enchanted ballet shoes, a unicorn in the kitchen - and, of course, Ella's very own magical wardrobe.
  • The Silver Sword

    Ian Serraillier

    Paperback (PUFFIN, July 2, 2015)
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  • The Minpins

    Roald Dahl, Patrick Benson

    eBook (Puffin, Sept. 13, 2016)
    A classic Roald Dahl story with gorgeous full-colour illustrations by Patrick Benson.Little Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond.So, one day, that's exactgly what he does.There he meets the Minpins: miniature people who live int he hollow trees.They soon warn Little Billy of the fearsome, galloping Gruncher, who has grunched thousands of Minpins. And it will gobble up Little Billy too - uness he can find a way to defeat the hungry beast, once and for all...Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.Look out for the whole collection of wondercrump Roald Dahl books!The Enormous Crocodile; Fantastic Mr Fox; The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me; The Magic finger; The Twits; The BFP; Boy: Tales of Childhood; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator; The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka; Danny the Champion of the World; George's Marvellous Medicine; Going Solo; James and the Giant Peach; Matilda; The Witches; Dirty Beasts; The Minpins; Revolting RhymesFor Teens:The Great Automatic Grammatizator and Other Stories; Rhyme Stew; Skin and Other Stories; The Vicar of Nibbleswicke; The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More
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  • The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

    Arthur Conan Doyle

    eBook (Puffin, May 5, 2011)
    From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challening for the immortal detective's unique power of deduction.
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  • Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian

    Eoin Colfer

    eBook (Puffin, July 10, 2012)
    Movie available from June 12th only on Disney+ The final thrilling Artemis Fowl adventure in Eoin Colfer's globally bestselling series. Let the misadventure begin - for the last time.The thrilling climax to this globally bestselling series - but will it all end happily ever after?Praise for Eoin Colfer:'A master storyteller' - Julia Eccleshare'One of the best comic voices in contemporary children's fiction' - Guardian'Folklore, fantasy and high-tech wizardry... Hugely entertaining' - Observer
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  • Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

    Rick Riordan

    eBook (Puffin, May 1, 2008)
    Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters is the second exciting adventure in Rick Riordan's bestselling Percy Jackson series. Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.You can't tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea.It's not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball becomes a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants - and that was only the beginning.Now Camp Half-Blood is under attack, and unless I can get my hands on the Golden Fleece, the whole camp will be invaded by monsters. Big ones . . ._____'Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline' Telegraph'Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling' - Amanda Craig, The Times'Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats' New York Times'It's Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up' Sunday TimesBooks by Rick Riordan:The Percy Jackson series:Percy Jackson and the Lightning ThiefPercy Jackson and the Sea of MonstersPercy Jackson and the Titan's CursePercy Jackson and the Battle of the LabyrinthPercy Jackson and the Last OlympianPercy Jackson: The Demigod FilesThe Heroes of Olympus series:The Lost HeroThe Son Of NeptuneThe Mark of AthenaThe Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod FilesThe Kane Chronicles series:The Red PyramidThe Throne of FireThe Serpent's ShadowThe Magnus Chase series:Magnus Chase and the Sword of SummerMagnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Magnus Chase and the Ship of the DeadThe Trials of Apollo series:The Dark Prophecy The Hidden Oracle The Burning Maze
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