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Late summer, 1940. Hitler has conquered France. Now he intends to cross the Channel and defeat Britain before winter arrives. A group of young refugees led by British spy Charles Henderson faces a stark choice: to head south into the safety of neutral Spain or go north on a risky mission to sabotage the German invasion plans. For official purposes, these children do not exist.

Aidan is living in the court of King Darrow. He has become best friends with Darrow's son Steren, and he enjoys great favor among the courtiers. But King Darrow's suspicion is growing, and his insecurity causes him to hate the young man who saved his kingdom. Concerned about his king's spiral into ever-darker moods, Aidan asks what he can do to help. Darrow sends him on an impossible adventure to the recesses of Feechiefen Swamp, thinking he is sending Aidan to his death. After all, no Corenwalder has ever returned from Feechiefen alive.

In the final book of the Wizard for Hire trilogy, Ozzy and his friend (and Rin’s daughter), Sigi, are in danger. They are still being hunted by Ray, the power-mad villain who will stop at nothing to find the formula to the mind-controlling discipline serum - one that Ozzy’s parents created and injected into him. Knowing the dangers that lie ahead, Rin introduces Ozzy to four more friends who also claim magical, wizard-like abilities. Again, Ozzy has no reason to believe that magic exists or that Rin’s eccentric friends can help.

Robin is having fun sabotaging former Sheriff of Nottingham Marjorie Kovacevic's election campaign for President from the safety of his IT centre at Sherwood Castle. Meanwhile his best friend Marion Maid is spending time in Pelican Island, the country's most notorious prison. Then Marion's father, biker-gang leader Cutthroat Maid, offers Robin a chance to help protect Marion from other prisoners. But can they break her free? More high-octane, outrageous action from everyone's favourite teen rebel.

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Help your child unwind and fall asleep with this soothing collection of bedtime stories, inspired by the popular podcast Zeepy Sleep. Zeepy Sleep Bedtime Stories: Relaxing Tales to Help Children Fall Asleep is designed to support healthy sleep routines using gentle storytelling, mindfulness cues, and meditative breathing techniques. Written by brothers Rob Law and Dave Law, each of the ten original stories follows Kip the Cat and Slumber the Sloth as they journey through magical forests, twilight towns, and cosy cafés.

The Little Red King is lost! As day quickly turns to night, and with tired eyes, the children ready themselves for their beds. As they settle down and each says their goodnights, they realise one is missing...The youngest of the group, The Little Red King! To find him they must overcome woods, streams, big old trees, and everything in between. Join the children and their animal friends on an adventure of a lifetime, as they journey further and higher than they've ever been before. Only the bravest will triumph, will you join them?

Grandma has come to stay for the royal visit by Princess Lucy to launch her new badger charity, 'Badges for Badgers'. Which would be fine, if she hadn't knitted Roman the crummiest jumper (AKA 'crumper') on earth that he's forced to wear to school. His whole class is in a fundraising frenzy, led by fame-crazy Rosie Taylor who is convinced that organising a charity fashion show is bound to win her favour with the princess.

Hear the best stories ever written with Puffin Classics Audiobooks Walk amongst the gods and men with this abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Roger Lancelyn Green's Tales of the Greek Gods, read by Alex Jennings , Rula Lenska and David Rintoul. The beautiful land of Greece is haunted by...

Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she's about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious story about anxiety, friends and family, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda. Praise for Scarlett Fife: 'A laugh-out-loud story full of warmth, Big...

Imogen should be nice to her little sister Marie. She should be nice to her mum’s boyfriend, too. And she certainly shouldn’t follow a strange silver moth through a door in a tree. But then...who does what they’re told. Followed by Marie, Imogen finds herself falling into a magical kingdom where the two sisters are swept up in a thrilling race against time - helped by the spoiled prince of the kingdom, a dancing bear, a very grumpy hunter...and even the stars above them.

At the edge of a bright yellow pond, little butterfly Luma just wants to be noticed. Surrounded by frogs, dragonflies, and sparkling wings, she feels too ordinary to shine. But as Luma flutters through small adventures and funny mix-ups, she learns that being herself may be the most special thing of all.

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if everyone looked the same? Bullied by a group of kids at school, 11-year-old Ethan thinks the world would be a better place if everyone looked the same. Maybe then, he could finally fit in with the cool kids. See what the world is like when Mr. Tree sends Ethan on a journey through the forces of nature into the Land of WELTS, where everyone looks the same! Empowering with fun activities.

Alea und die Alpha Crew segeln weiter Richtung Schottland. Ein gemeinsamer Tauchgang im Ärmelkanal, eine Begegnung mit geheimnisvollen Tauchern und die rätselhafte Verbindung zwischen Alea und Lennox werfen immer neue Fragen auf. Was hält das Schicksal noch für sie bereit?

Lily is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary obsession: collecting the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful facts in the universe. Her bedroom is a fortress of sticky notes, timelines, and encyclopedias, but nothing prepares her for the day her imagination whisks her away to Factlandia, a world built from everything she’s ever learned. Joined by a nervous Count Dracula (who’s more confused than scary), a mischievous Fact Wizard with a beard made of question marks, and a parade of talking animals, Lily must navigate rivers of knowledge, dinosaur debates, and storms of misinformation.

Max is...a shark? He doesn't know how he became one, but that strange older boy with the amulet must have something to do with it. Now, Max is swimming around in the body of an apex predator. Danger is everywhere. Even a great white shark must watch out for other animals-and humans with bad intentions. Max needs to find a way to survive as he explores a mysterious shipwreck and the deep sea beyond. Can he stay alive long enough to figure out how to turn back into a boy?

Experience the action, adventure and fantasy of the Tales of Averon books, brought together for the first time in one complete volume! The forest of Averon befalls a great evil when Streak, a lone fox from the Great Vast Open stumbles upon it during an escape from the Dark Army. Streak finds sanctuary, but soon realises the consequence of leading such a ruthless pack of hunters to the peaceful forest.

The Enchanted Supply Closet is an enthralling tale perfect for listeners who crave excitement, mystery, and a dash of magic. Designed for fans of adventure mystery books, this captivating story offers young listeners an unforgettable journey filled with twists, surprises, and friendship. Tailored for kids aged 9 • 12, it’s the perfect addition to any young adventurer's bookshelf. When a group of unlikely friends—Jake, Mia, and Lily—discover a seemingly ordinary supply closet at school, their lives take an extraordinary turn.

Il semble qu'Elysio, le mystérieux ami des cinq héros retombés en enfance, soit en fait... le grand sorcier Darkhell ! Ce dernier affirme toutefois avoir perdu la mémoire et refuse de s'identifier à ce monstre de cruauté. Les Zar-ikos - des hommes-plantes démoniaques - en ont décidé autrement et entendent bien lui rafraîchir la mémoire. Les Légendaires réussiront-ils à les en empêcher ?

Discover the magic! When Fran's mum loses her job, her family has to move to a ramshackle barn on the edge of a wood. It's bad enough that they've had to downsize, but now their phones have no signal and they actually have to interact with nature! But then they stumble across the Faraway Tree...