Part travel guide, part party invitation, part drunken social commentary, 101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die goes where no travel book has dared to go before. Everyone knows about Carnival in
A terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of Gone Girl and Before I Go to Sleep.Clarissa is becoming more and more frightened of her colleague, Rafe. He won't lea
A tear-jerking, heart-breakingly beautiful novel from the award-winning Jenny Valentine, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Kathleen Glasgow and Laura Nowlin.There is one side of that moment, and the otherBeforeAfterI have dreamed about it ever sinceAt the start of a long, hot summer best friends Elk and Mab face the fallout of a sudden death, and the lifelong consequences of a single tragic act.An intensely emotional story that raises questions about love, ghosts, and the unshakeable bonds of friendship.Praise for Us in the Before and After:‘A masterpiece. A beautiful and breathtaking story of friendship, love and loss, that will shatter your heart into a thousand tiny pieces and then slowly put it back together again.’ – Danielle Jawando, author of When Our Worlds Collided‘An ode to life and love and loss and friendship – and the devastating beauty of it all. This is the kind of book that grips you by the heart and doesn’t let go.’ – Katherine Webber, author of Twin Cro
If you give a dog a donut, he?ll ask for some apple juice to go with it. When you give him the juice, he?ll drink it all up. Then, before you can say ?Woof? . . . Dog is off on a backyard adventur
If you have never fixed a roof tile or slate before but have wondered how to go about repairing or replacing them, then this is the book for you.Many of the technical books about roof tiling an
A stuck-up cat and a good-natured dog are pen pals from a distance, until a disastrous sleepover brings them together in this playful illustrated chapter book told in letters. Andy has two pets and two houses: a cat, Simon, at his mom's house and a dog, Baxter, at his dad's house. But when Andy's mom goes on a business trip, Simon must spend a few nights at Andy's dad's house. A sleepover with the beast? Simon says, "No, thank you." Baxter, on the other hand, is sooooo excited to play together. He and Simon can go on walks! Stay up late! Eat liver treats! He can't wait to finally meet his pen pal in person. What could go wrong? The big introduction does NOT go well for these wildly different pets. Simon is so desperate to get back home to his quiet, clean oasis that he escapes through a basement window. Can Baxter convince him to return before Andy notices his beloved cat is gone? This funny and heartwarming collaboration between Geisel Honor and Edgar Award-winning author Dori Hillest
A brand new 'Who's in Your Book?' story from bestselling children's book author Tom Fletcher. OH, LOOK! A bear has wandered into your book!And - what's that noise? He's yawning! He looks like he's ready for bed. Can you help him drift off to sleep?This warm, gentle adventure combines interactive fun with a night-time routine to help little ones wind down before they go to bed.Who's in Your Book?Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:There's a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and funThere's a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibilityThere's an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusionThere's an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviourThere's a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindnessThere's a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up funThere's a Unicorn in Your Book: explores soothing your worries through sharing them
Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. This is the perfect book to reassure any new school-starter. What will school be like? What will we do there? What if I miss Mummy? Do I have to go?Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explores everything they'll need to know before starting school.Marley, Maya, Theo, Akiko, Ella and Zakir are all getting ready to start school. Why not come along with them and see what it's like? Illustrated with charming characters by Carolina Rabei, this is the perfect introduction to joining a new class.
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day. Did you know that the pilgrims didn't go straight from England to Plymouth? No, they made a stop along the way--and almost stayed forever! Did you know there was a second ship, called the Speedwell, that was too leaky to make the trip? No joke. And just wait until you learn the truth about Plymouth Rock. Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving. "Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, a
She made her marks. She whispered her words. Then she said,"Go on.Be happy. Up you go."When Nanty Solo comes to town, she says she can turn children into birds. The parents are skeptical, but the children want to fly.And before very long, everyone does. A celebratory, lyrical story that will make your heart and imagination soar. Written by internationally acclaimed author David Almond and brought to life in glorious uplifting paintings by award-winning illustrator Laura Carlin.
If you had one wish...Maggie hasn't told this story in years. More than two decades ago, she fell in love. She was sixteen and far from home, waiting to give her baby up for adoption.Bryce showed Maggie how to take photographs and he didn't judge her for the way her belly swelled under her jumper. They had the perfect first kiss. Theirs was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love.Now, as Maggie sits by the Christmas tree in her gallery telling her story, surrounded by the photographs that made her famous - the photographs Bryce never saw - her new gallery assistant asks her a question.If she had one wish, what would she wish for this Christmas?Maggie always thought she knew the answer to that question. But before she can say 'I'd go back to that winter with Bryce', she stops herself. It is all she has ever wanted but suddenly here, on this dark night under the twinkling stars, there is something else she wants.She wants to find her baby.... what would you wish for?A heart-wrenching story abo
A New York Times bestseller! Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as you've never seen them before in this "unexpected, suspenseful, and heartwarming" (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade debut perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Eragon series! Skandar Smith has always yearned to leave the Mainland and escape to the secretive Island, where wild unicorns roam free. He's spent years studying for his Hatchery exam, the annual test that selects a handful of Mainlander thirteen-year-olds to train to become unicorn riders. But on the day of Skandar's exam, things go horribly wrong, and his hopes are shattered...until a mysterious figure knocks on his door at midnight, bearing a message: the Island is in peril and Skandar must answer its call. Skandar is thrust into a world of epic sky battles, dangerous clashes with wild unicorns, and rumors of a shadowy villain amassing a unicorn army. And the closer Skandar grows to his newfound friends and community of riders, the harder i
The fifth magical adventure in the USA Today bestselling Pages & Co. series, starring Milo, the book smuggler. Perfect for fans of Inkheart, The Land of Stories, and Mr. Lemoncello's Library! Milo Bolt is ready to be the hero of his own story. With Uncle Horatio trapped in an enchanted sleep by the power-hungry Alchemist, he sets off with his new friend Alessia to find a cure. As they search for clues, the pair find themselves at the magical treehouse--home of the Botanist, the Alchemist's sworn enemy. In their hunt for the cure, Milo and Alessia must forage in the Secret Garden, challenge Robin Hood, and confront the mighty Jabberwock. Will they find the cure and help Uncle Horatio before it's too late? Praise for Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers A USA Today Bestseller!A Barnes & Noble Book of the Month!A Fall 2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick! "Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at Pages and Co. If you love books, you're going to LOVE this book!" --Chris Grabenstei
Discover the spellbinding magic of The Mountain King in this musical retelling of Peer Gynt – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Grieg’s score.This tale of a boy’s adventure through the valleys and mountains of the Norwegian countryside begins at a wedding feast far, far away. Peer Gynt is bored and he’s longing for adventure. After sneaking off from the party he finds himself at a peaceful lake where he meets some dairy people. When he lies about his escapades riding reindeers through the sky, they dare him to go to the lair of the Mountain King, the king of the trolls. The king’s halls are dark and spooky, and it isn’t long before Peer is captured. How will he escape? And will he learn the importance of humility and the value of friends?As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the score. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the compose
This YA romance all about friendship and adventure is the perfect summer read for fans of The Kissing Booth, To All The Boys I Loved Before and Sex Education.Ori Reynolds has just made the biggest mistake of her life. One that’s resulted in:losing all but one of her friends,feeling like the World’s Most Terrible Person, andhaving all her fun summer plans cancelled.And, as if things couldn’t get any worse, she now has no choice but to go on a road trip with her estranged grandad Claude to his home in the French countryside. Talk about life giving you lemons! However, while Ori scoffs at her mum’s suggestion to “make lemonade”, her sour situation is about to turn significantly sweeter than she could ever have imagined…
Turn your iPod into a TOEFL vocabulary review class for on-the-go learning. If you want to shore up your skills before the big test, "McGraw-Hill's PodClass: TOEFL Vocabulary" makes memorization, comp
How’d you like to be eleven years old, four and a half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history? (118 and counting…!) He’s Nate Wright, sixth-grade Renaissance man, prone to accidental antics. Equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he’s #1, Big Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality.Big Nate is in a class by himself! But things don’t always go your way just because you’re awesome. Nate barely survives his dad’s toxic oatmeal before rushing off to school—minus his lunch. He body slams the no-nonsense principal. He accidentally insults his least favorite teacher, the horrifying Mrs. Godfrey (aka Godzilla). And school has barely started!Nate Wright knows he’s meant for big things. REALLY big things. After all, he’s a self-described genius. Trouble always seems to find him, but Nate keeps his cool no matter what. He knows he’s destined for greatness. A fortu
