9780241346211 Charlie Changes Into a ChickenThe first book in a hilarious new series perfect for fans of David Walliams, Kid Normal and Tom Gates.Charlie McGuffin tries to be an optimist, but in reality he's a bit of a worrier.Some of the things Charlie is worried about:· His brother (who is in hospital)· Their very panicked parents· Unwanted attention from the school bully· The fact that he's started turning into animals!Even though every kid wants a superhero power, Charlie isn't keen on turning into a pigeon in the middle of the school play.But what happens if he does? Will he get sent away for Science to deal with? Will his parents crack under the extra stress?With the help of his three best friends, Charlie needs to find a way of dealing with his crazy new power - and fast!9780241346228 Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex (Charlie Changes Into a Chicken)When dad's business takes a sudden turn for the worse, the McGuffin family face the terrible prospect of having to sell their ho
When a carrot-snatching crime wave hits the canals, Reggie's family vegetable stall is in danger of closing. Even worse, the famous Detective Fox won't take the case. Reggie needs to step in, and his best lead is the new parakeet at school, Pipsquark, who has heard rumours of foul play. Can this tiny, fluffy detective crack the case?
Thirteen-year-old Eli Papadopoulos is worried. Even though he’s a member of the most powerful family in the world. Even though his grandfather founded InfiniCorp, the massive corporation that runs eve
Crack open this tale of family and fright, as cute as it is creepy. All the animals in the zoo have friends and family to play with and love. All of them, that is, except Quackenstein. Lonely and bitt
Thirteen-year-old Eli Papadapoulous is worried. Even though he's part of in the most powerful family in the world. Even though his grandfather founded InfiniCorp, the massive corporation that runs eve
Reminiscent of the classic Random Family and The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, but told by the man who lived it, THE COOK UP is a riveting look inside the Baltimore drug trade portrayed in Th
Perfect for Easter and spring, this innovative board book has a satisfying handle to pull. Who will hatch from each egg? Pull on the handle to find out! Each adorable baby animal is revealed, accompanied by an enjoyable crack-crack-crack sound. ‧ Bright, adorable illustrations help engage young readers ‧ Pull up the built-in handle to reveal what's inside each egg ‧ Durable board book is just the right size for little hands The fun pull-out handle and delightful sounds make Crack-Crack! Who Is That? an irresistible board book that children will want to read again and again! ‧ Fun family read-aloud books ‧ Books for baby to 3 years old ‧ Easter gift for babies and toddlers
Each book in the Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8-13 takes the Parker family to a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as interesting facts about park activities, na
Edward is four years old when he is locked away with his mother by her abusive, alcoholic partner, Harris. By the time an elderly neighbour spots his pale face peering through a crack in the boarded-u
In the Goolrick home there was a law: Never talk about the family in the outside world, never reveal the slightest crack in the facade. To all appearances, they lived an almost idyllic life. Two resp
A superstitious killer targeting young women in every borough of New York City has Detective Michael Bennett facing his most terrifying case since Step on a Crack. A killer is obsessed... with Detective Michael Bennett's oldest daughter. Michael Bennett is obsessed... with keeping his family safe. New York City is obsessed... with cracking the killer's code. You will be obsessed... with this startling psychological thriller. Obsessed.
“Part ‘Alex Rider,’ part ‘Artemis Fowl,’ part The Da Vinci Code” (School Library Journal), this award-winning novel tells the tale of a puzzle-solving genius who is forced to use his skills to face a danger that has been lurking in the background for years.Twelve-year-old William Wenton is a puzzle-solving genius. He lives with his family in a quiet Norwegian town. They used to live in England, but eight years ago his family suddenly packed up, moved away, and even changed their last name! Neither of his parents will offer an explanation or tell William why he has to keep his talent for solving codes and puzzles a secret. But then a special exhibit comes to the local museum: the Impossible Puzzle. The experts say it is unsolvable, but William’s sure that he can crack it if he gets a chance.However, when he does, everything begins to go wrong. Suddenly William is whisked off to a strange school filled with robots and kids whose skills are almost as good as his own. But what’s really goi
"A beautiful, moving, and thoughtful story about how far we're willing to go for family."- Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces Ava's disappearance was the crack in th
The Thea Sisters are just about to head off on their separate family vacations when they receive a call from Will Mystery. Once again, there is trouble in one of the imaginary kingdoms! A crack has be
One dog . . . SO many ducklings! In this laugh-out-loud picture book that explores the meaning of family, Ralph the dog unexpectedly becomes the new dad to a flock of ducklings, and soon realizes he's bitten off more than he can chew! Ralph the dog enjoyed a quiet life . . . until the day he stumbles across an egg. Surely the best thing for him to do is ignore it and walk right on by. But, CRACK! The egg hatches, then and there. What's inside? A cute and fluffy little duckling searching for a parent. And though Ralph isn't sure he wants a duckling, the duckling is definitely sure it wants Ralph! As does the very excitable, very loud, and very large flock of ducklings in the nearby field. . . Filled with heart, hilarity, and adorably raucous ducklings, Lorna Scobie's Duck, Duck, Dad is a celebration of love and community that is perfect for all families, big and small--and fans of Mother Bruce, Harry the Dirty Dog, and Gaston.
Set in the slums of New Orleans, among clusters of crack houses and abandoned buildings, Dirty Little Angels is the story of sixteen year old Hailey Trosclair. When the Trosclair family suffers a stri
“Your next favorite horror-comedy.”―Syfy FangrrlsTeen Wolf meets Emergency Contact in this sharply observed, hilarious, and heartwarming debut young adult novel about friendship, chronic illness, and…werewolves.Priya worked hard to pursue her premed dreams at Stanford, but the fallout from undiagnosed Lyme disease sends her back to her childhood home in New Jersey during her sophomore year―and leaves her wondering if she’ll ever be able to return to the way things were.Thankfully she has her online pen pal, Brigid, and the rest of the members of “oof ouch my bones,” a virtual support group that meets on Discord to crack jokes and vent about their own chronic illnesses.When Brigid suddenly goes offline, Priya does something out of character: she steals the family car and drives to Pennsylvania to check on Brigid. Priya isn’t sure what to expect, but it isn’t the horrifying creature that’s shut in the basement.With Brigid nowhere to be found, Priya begins to puzzle together an impossible
YOU HEAR THE CRACK OF SNIPER FIRE. A KNIFE-WIELDING ATTACKER THREATENS YOUR FAMILY. TERRORISTS DETONATE A CHEMICAL WEAPON IN YOUR OFFICE BUILDING. WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO? READ THIS BOOK-AND YOU WIL
