Charlie has this little sister Lola. Sometimes he has to try and get her to go to bed. This is a hard job because Lola likes to stay up late. Lola says, "I am not slightly sleepy at 6 or 7 or 8. I am
The third story in the Bigg School series, stories about a class of Year Sevens starting out at the Henry Bigg Academy. Each book tells the story from a different character – and now it’s Astrid’s turn!Astrid likes being different. Who cares if most of her classmates think she’s a bit odd? She’s happy being exactly who she is.When new boy Teddy joins the school, Astrid discovers that they have loads in common – he loves reading the same fantasy books and joins the Scribble Society too. But on Valentine’s Day, when Astrid discovers that Teddy likes someone else more than her, being different doesn’t feel so great after all. It’s clearly time for Astrid to try fitting in – but things don’t quite go as planned…A sweet, touching story about first crushes and staying true to yourself.Children’s reviews of the BIGG SCHOOL series:‘Full of juicy drama!’ Arizona, 9‘I didn’t want to put it down. I can’t wait for the next book!’ Sienna, 10‘Awesome!’ Jake, 9‘I loved this book. I really recom
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The beloved Alice series continues and ends here, in this boxed set that follows Alice from the first day of high school through college, and beyond.Alice has been through it all. Friendships, breakup
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The Culture ClubFirst, Issa Mazumder's nerdy boyfriend dumps her for popular Latina princess Cat Morenaas if Cat even likes him. She just hates Issa. And for good reason: Issa finds out that he
Harper loves spending time with her gorgeous new kitten, Sammy. He likes sitting in the window, exploring their flat and playing in the garden. But then Harper and her family have to move in with her gran after she has a bad fall, and everything changes.Sammy doesn't feel at home at Gran's house. He misses the smells and sounds of the flat, his real home. So when he spots an opportunity to go back, he takes it.But Sammy soon discovers home is more than just a building, it's where your family are... A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children, and fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.
Mr. Birthday is very good at organizing birthday parties. He likes to make sure that everyone he knows has a party on his or her birthday. But there seems to be an important birthday coming up that Mr
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The big sea's littlest mischief-maker, Oona, is back in another delightful tale from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Raissa Figueroa.Oona loves to share her inventions with her friends. They're big and bold and LOUD--just like her! But there's one underwater creature who doesn't seem to enjoy Oona's company, or her creations.Stanley the shark! He doesn't care for her squeaky unicorn. And he's far too busy for the Sea Horse Carousel. And oh GOODNESS! Oona's latest hopping, chopping, and popping inventions just make him angry.Oona may not know what Stanley likes, but she does know what he doesn't. And maybe that's a good place to start. Because mermaids never stop trying...not when there's a friend out there to make.
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