Narrated against the backdrop of a ruthless regime determined to beat its enemies in the race to the moon, Maggot Moon is the stunning new novel from award-winning author Sally Gardner. When his best friend, Hector, is suddenly taken away, Standish Treadwell realises that it is up to him, his grandfather and a small band of rebels to confront and defeat the ever-present oppressive forces of the Motherland. Utterly original and stunning, it is impossible not to be moved by Maggot Moon's powerful story and the unforgettable heroism of Standish.
George Lester says:
"Lacking"
This astonishing tale of a young boy's bravery is set against the backdrop of a ruthless regime determined to win the race to the moon. When his best friend Hector is suddenly taken away, Standish Treadwell realises that it is up to him, his grandfather and a small band of rebels to confront and defeat the ever-present oppressive forces. 'Dazzling, chilling, breathtaking. A perfect book.' --Meg Rosoff, award-winning author
A special audio edition for children age 11 and above. "We are all given second chances every day of our lives, but we don't usually take them. Then I met Bob." James Bowen was a homeless musician, busking on the streets of London to survive. But the moment he met an injured stray cat with ginger fur and big green eyes, his life began to change. Together James and Bob the cat faced the world - and won. A purrfectly true "tail" of love and friendship to make you smile!
Meena says:
"Very ordinary book"
James Bowen's bestselling true story is now available in a special audio edition for young people age 11 and above. A homeless musician, James was busking on the streets of London to survive. But the moment he met an injured stray cat, his life began to change. Together James and Bob the cat faced the world - and won. 'A love story that will make your heart purr.' --Daily Mail
Northern Lights: His Dark Materials Trilogy, Book 1
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By Philip Pullman
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This is the first book in the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Award-winning trilogy His Dark Materials, from Philip Pullman. Set in a parallel world very similar to our own, Northern Lights tells the compelling story of 12-year-old Lyra's quest to rescue her friend and find her father, aided by her daemon, an armoured bear, and a witch-queen.
Hiccup was a truly extraordinary Viking Hero, Warrior chieftain,awesome sword-fighter and amateur naturalist. He was known throughout Vikingdom as 'the Dragon Whisperer' on account of his power over these terrifying beasts. But it wasn't always like that.
Narrated By Gary Bond, Michael Hordern, Rosemary Leach, and others
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The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter are now available as a downloadable, digital audiobook, complete and unabridged! The 23 tales in this set have never lost their popularity, and sell in their millions all over the world. Meet again the famous characters that children love and adore: Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, The Flopsy Bunnies, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten, Jeremy Fisher, Jemma Puddle-Duck and many more. These stories are beautifully brought to life by a talented cast of readers.
Theodore Boone, young lawyer, has had a lot to deal with in his 13 years, everything from kidnapping to murder. But he's come through it all and, with the law on his side, justice has always prevailed. Sometimes, though, the law doesn't seem so just. His friend Hardie Quinn is about to have his family home bulldozed to make way for a bypass. Hardie is not the only one affected: other homes, businesses, and schools lie in the path of the road. Theo has to tell his friend the bad news: For once, the law isn't on his side, and there's very little anyone can do to end the destruction.
Hot on the heels of best-selling Gangsta Granny comes another hilarious, action-packed and touching novel - the story of a little girl called Zoe. Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for her. The school bully Tina Trotts makes her life a misery - mainly by flobbing on her head. And now the evil Burt from Burt's Burgers is after her pet rat! And guess what he wants to do with it? The clue is in the title....
Swallows and Amazons: Swallows and Amazons Series, Book 1
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By Arthur Ransome
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For anyone who loves sailing and adventure, Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons series stands alone. Originally published over a half-century ago, the twelve books are still eagerly read by children and adults alike - by all those captivated by the world of adventure and imagination. Such longevity is not only due to Ransome's unparalleled gift of storytelling, but also his championing of qualities such as independence and initiative; virtues that appeal to every generation, whether young or old.
Is this Armageddon for the Artemis Fowl? Opal Koboi, power-crazed pixie, is plotting to exterminate mankind and become fairy queen. If she succeeds, the spirits of long-dead fairy warriors will rise from the earth, inhabit the nearest available bodies and wreak mass destruction. But what happens if those nearest bodies include crows, or deer, or badgers - or two curious little boys by the names of Myles and Beckett Fowl? Yes, it's true. Criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl's four-year-old brothers could be involved in destroying the human race.
Have you ever wondered how and why the animals came to be as they are? In these magical tales, drawn from stories he heard as a child in India as well as on folk traditions he later collected all over the world, Rudyard Kipling gives some wonderfully imaginative explanations.
There are plenty of adventures to be had in Darrell's first term at boarding school. Life at Malory Towers is full of excitement - if only she can keep her terrible temper under control! Darrell's back at boarding school and her classmates are full of surprises. Just who does new girl Daphne think she is? And is there really a thief at Malory Towers? Two new girls have arrived at Malory Towers - and they couldn't be more different!
A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David's previous bestsellers. Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma's house. She's the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn't know about his grandma. 1) She was once an international jewel thief. 2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the crown jewels, and now she needs Ben's help....
Titch Darwin and his Battle Champion team, Martha and Finn, have graduated from the Mech Academy and are finally on the Champion Trail! Their first battle round is to be held in a canyon. They overcome their rookie nerves and manage to reach the final round where they must face one of the most deadly mechs of all - Scorpion! Meanwhile, Titch must gather any clues he can find to discover the truth about his father - a Battle Champion who went missing on the trail a long time ago.
After spending the last few months wandering around London - a city filled with the dead - B Smith has given up hope for any sign of normal human existence. But then B finds strange signs all over the city - a "Z" plus red arrows. Following them, B finds The Angels - a group gathered in the hopes of combating the evil dead and the forces that introduced them. But all is not as it seems and it's up to B to find out: what battle are they truly waging?
Tommy 'Titch' Darwin enrols at Marshall Johnson's Battle Academy. Training is tough, but Titch is determined to become a battle champion and follow in his father's footsteps. As battle lessons commence, Titch and his fellow students are unaware that baddie Wyatt Thorne is watching. He has two grudges - against Marshall Johnson and Titch (whose father defeated Wyatt on his first attempt to become a mech champion). Can Titch save the Academy from Wyatt and make the grade? Or will he fail at his first attempt to become a mech fighter on the championship trail?
Hur du nästan korsar Atlanten [How To Almost Cross the Atlantic]
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By Cressida Cowell
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I den Barbariska Övärlden är det åter dags för Vikingasimmet där de olika vikingastammarna får tillfälle att visa vad de verkligen går för. Det är nämligen den deltagare som tar sig i land sist som vinner. Hicke, de Håriga Huliganernas arvinge, ser inte fram emot att tillbringa dagar, ja kanske veckor ute på havet, och bästa kompisen Fiskfot kan inte ens simma! Som om de inte har nog med problem blir vännerna tillfångatagna av Råbert Rådbråke som är ute på en expedition till Amerika.
The King of the Trees is an imaginative and inspirational tale that blends the allegorical richness of C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia with the creative depth and realism of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. What do an old wooden box, a jeweled pendant and some mysterious, green-garbed strangers share in common? Solving this riddle takes Rolin son of Gannon worlds beyond the walls of his little log cabin.
Astrid Lindgren
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Kina Bodenhoff (translator)
3 historier med Pippi Langstrømpe [3 stories with Pippi Longstocking]
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By Astrid Lindgren, Erik Stig Andersen (translator), Kina Bodenhoff (translator)
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Tommy og Annika vil så gerne have en legekammerat. En dag, da de kigger over plankeværket ind til Villa Villekulla, ser de noget meget mærkeligt. En lille pige kommer bærende med en stor levende hest! Pippi Langstrømpe hedder hun, og hun er vældig stærk. I hele verden findes der ikke nogen, der er ligeså stærk som hun.
Gunilla Bergström
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Dagmar Holdensen (translator)
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Nils Hartmann (translator)
Hurra for Alfons Åberg [Hooray for Alfons Åberg]
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By Gunilla Bergström, Dagmar Holdensen (translator), Nils Hartmann (translator)
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Alfons Åberg er en helt almindelig dreng, som bor sammen med sin far. Stor er han ikke, heller ikke særlig stærk, og slås vil han helst ikke. Hør fire historier om Alfons Åberg læst af Jonatan Spang: "Bind sløjfer, Alfons Åberg!", "Hurra for Alfons Åbergs far!", "Lykkelige Alfons Åberg" and "Usynligt med Alfons Åberg."
The LIEography of Babe Ruth: The Absolutely Untrue, Totally Made Up, 100% Fake Life Story of the World's Greatest Slugger
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By Alan Katz
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What "didn't" happen that day when Babe Ruth stepped up to the plate during his fateful game? Here's what: Ruth stepped up to the plate and boldly pointed to the hot dog stand beyond the fence in centerfield. As he studied the stand, he said to himself, "After the game, I'm going to enjoy their all-you-can-eat hot dog special...." Then Ruth picked up the bat and rubbed it under his left armpit for good luck.
"Ljusets låga fladdrade till, som om en vind letat sig in i rummet, trots att dörren var stängd. Skuggorna av Agnes och Sara dansade på väggarna bakom dem. Men... det var något som inte stämde med skuggorna. Karl flämtade till när han insåg..." Besökarens skugga är femte delen i serien om Krabbsjögrund.
After leaving England to lead his army through the Crusades, the great King Richard leaves his throne to his brother, the evil Prince John. Now Robin and his band of Merry Men must fight the injustices and crippling taxation of Prince John and his close ally, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Along the way many adventures ensue and Robin finds himself in a forbidden love with the beautiful Lady Marian
The LIEography of Harry Houdini: The Absolutely Untrue, Totally Made Up, 100% Fake Life Story of the World's Greatest Escape Artist
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By Alan Katz
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Magic is magical. And humor is humorous. Put them together and what have you got? Nothing... unless you read The LIEography of Harry Houdini. And when you do, you'll be giggling and laughing faster than you can say, "Presto Chango!"
Patches, a talented Border Collie, teams up with his young owner John to outwit a cattle rustler in the old west. John is left in charge of his younger sister when his parents are called away on an emergency. When he finds a desperate outlaw in the kitchen, his only defense is a good story - and Patches.