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Books 1, 2 and 3 in the SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT series – known collectively as THE FACELESS ONES TRILOGY, Derek Landy's fantastically imaginative series about our favourite dead detective. SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT Stephanie's uncle, Gordon, is a writer of horror fiction. But when he dies and leaves...

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very ordinary boy, finding it hard to be a Hero...

POWER UP with the electrifying new videogame adventure from multi-million-copy-bestselling author, Tom Fletcher! Franky Brown can’t wait for tonight’s treehouse sleepover with his best friends, the Danger Gang. Eight ordinary kids, all with EXTRAORDINARY secret superpowers! But then Franky...

Books 4, 5 and 6 in the SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT series – known collectively as TTHE DEATH BRINGER TRILOGY, Derek Landy's fantastically imaginative series about our favourite dead detective. DARK DAYS Skulduggery Pleasant is lost on the other side of a portal, with only some evil gods for company...

Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Gold Ticket from Mr Willy Wonka! Tremendous things are in store for you! Charlie Bucket's life is about to change forever, thanks to one miraculous moment! Willy Wonka, chocolate maker extraordinaire, has hidden five golden tickets in five ordinary bars...

Brought to you by Penguin. However small the chance might be of striking lucky, the chance was there. This edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on...

Bloomsbury presents Holes by Louis Sachar, read by Kerry Beyer WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL AND NATIONAL BOOK AWARD ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME The iconic, multi-million bestselling novel. An unmissable modern classic. 'Joyous... Everyone should be reading it, including...

Brought to you by Puffin. *THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER* THE BRAND-NEW, HILARIOUS DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BOOK! In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. When...

The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand new cover design. “Even Paddington can’t come to much harm in half an hour,” said Mrs Brown optimistically. But who else other than Paddington could hang Mr Curry’s...

“Bears like Paddington are very rare,” says Mrs Bird, “and a good thing too, or it would cost us a small fortune in marmalade.” Stephen Fry returns to tell us the continuing saga of Paddington and the Browns. READ BY STEPHEN FRY. The Brown Family first met Paddington on a railway station...

Discover the magic of the Faraway Tree this Easter. Now a major movie! The second book in the enchanting Magic Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller - read by Kate Winslet. Joe, Beth and Frannie's cousin Rick comes to stay, reluctant at first to share in their...

The classic story of Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, who was found lost on Paddington Station. “A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly – there can’t be.” The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station – Paddington station, in...

At the end of Surfer Villager 25, Mieriale forced Jimmy to make an unthinkable choice: Save Emma, Claire, or Tina and let the other two perish. Find out now whether he made the right choice. This collection of the next five books in the Surfer Villager series take you to the dramatic finale of Season Two, and answers the question: Will Jimmy be able to defeat yet another powerful foe, or will Ciaran conquer and destroy Jimmy's dimension once and for all? Read this collection of unofficial Minecraft-inspired middle grade adventure books to find out!

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series. The Twins at St Clare's Pat and Isabel find life at St Clare's is not as easy as they thought. They have several surprises and arguments before they admit their...

Dave and his friends continue their quest to reach the End and slay the Ender Dragon, but the evil Herobrine is tracking them down. Five more exciting and funny adventures in the world of Minecraft. This bundle contains The Legend of Dave the Villager books 6-10.

CHERUB exists for the simplest of reasons: even a master criminal doesn't suspect that the kid next door is a spy. When CHERUB uncovers a link between eco-terrorist group Help Earth and a wealthy religious cult known as The Survivors, James Adams is sent to Australia on an infiltration mission...

Brought to you by Penguin. My father, without the slightest doubt, was the most marvellous and exciting father any boy ever had. This edition of Danny the Champion of the World, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and...

Brought to you by Penguin. Over 1 million Discworld audiobooks sold – discover the extraordinary universe of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld like never before. The audiobook of The Wee Free Men is narrated by Indira Varma (Game of Thrones; Luther; This Way Up). BAFTA and Golden Globe...

A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, read aloud by stars Josie Lawrence, Steven Pacey and Imelda Staunton – perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Travel the world with the little snail and the humpback...

Brought to you by Puffin. A brand-new adventure beyond your wildest dreams, from the bestselling authors of KID NORMAL. Unlike most 12 year-olds, Maya Clayton is desperate to go to bed early. Falling asleep is the only chance she has to save her dad - the brilliant but slightly odd Professor...