Ajays wish has come true hes a news reporter for the paper he and his friends set up, The Mumbai Sun. But money is tight, so when he learns of a cash prize for the first person to find a crashed meteor, the race is on
When Bella Beetroot is asked to do anything she doesn't want to, she holds her breath and goes until she goes bright red in the face - as red as a beetroot! And then one day, right in the middle of a tantrum, a mighty eagle comes and swoops her away, on an incredible adventure. She defeats dragons, doesn't marry a prince, and is still home in time for tea!
A story of survival - and of enduring hope in the face of unspeakable hardship - on an extraordinary journey, made by Peter, a boy of five, through war-torn Europe in 1944 and 45. Peter soon realises that this new adventure is really a nightmare, watching bombs falling from the blue sky outside Vienna, and learning maths from his mother in Belsen.
Billy Plimpton took to the stage and captivated the crowd at the triumphant ending to THE BOY WHO MADE EVERYONE LAUGH, and in the sequel, he's going to go viral. Celebrity comedian Leo Leggett takes Billy under his wing, as his new sidekick: when Leo tweets a clip of his stand-up act, Billy suddenly becomes the most famous boy in the country. At first, this is GREAT - all the kids at school think he's cool and he gets to appear on his favourite morning TV show. But Leo's motives turn out to be shady and Billy must turn the tables in a very public way...
It's 1994 and thanks to Section 28, there can be no mention of gay relationships in schools. When a school librarian leads Jamie to a disguised novel in the library that reflects his own confused feelings towards boys, he sees he's not the only one who has checked the book out. In the margins of the pages, Jamie learns that he's not alone.
This action-packed novel tackles topics both timely and timeless:<br />courage, survival, and the quest for home. Three kids go on harrowing<br />journeys in search of refuge. And although Josef, Isabel, and<br />Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections<br />will tie their stories together in the end.
Celebrate the 25th and a half anniversary of THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS with a special edition featuring a BRAND NEW 32-page DOG MAN comic!George and Harold are best friends who enjoy making their own comic books. Together they've created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school: Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret, even HE doesn't know who he is! Tra-la-laaaaa! It's can't-miss fun!After the Captain Underpants adventure, join George and Harold as they share their never-before-seen 32-page bonus comics: Captain Underpants Meets Dog Man and Dog Man and the League of Misfits.The Adventures of Captain Underpants is the first book in the worldwide bestselling Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of the Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club graphic novel series.
Hiya! I'm Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome as a demi-goddess. Yeah, that took me by surprise too. But seriously, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what's happening now: Medusa the gorgon wants her head back - and she's chosen me to find it!
When homeless schoolgirl, Jenny, meets demon, Luc, they make a dangerous pact. Both have been scarred by the same childhood event - the day Jenny's soul was stolen by Luc's father. Now Luc has promised to return it, but can a demon be trusted?
There's a ghost in Richard's wardrobe. Every day he carries out a series of rituals that he believes will keep the ghost trapped inside. He tries to tell his friends and family, but they dismiss his worries and concerns as being part of his OCD. But then one day, the wardrobe door is opened... And that's when the hauntings begin. An own-voices novel about mental health, family, friendship, confronting fear and accepting change.
In this second book in the funny, contemporary diary-style series, Hercules hits Greece in search of his demigod superskill! Inspired by Greek mythology and highly illustrated by David O'Connell - perfect for readers of 8+ and fans of Louie Stowell's Loki
Can a wolf really be a superhero? Luna is a little wolf with a big ambition: she's determined to be a superhero! There's just one problem. All the other animals are terrified of wolves. Whenever Luna swoops in to help, everyone runs away. Luna's about to abandon her superhero dreams . . . but then she tries one final super-daring rescue!