When thirteen-year-old George finds a parcel in a disused lift he is mystified by the contents – a lift timetable, tablets to induce sickness and an invisible torch (that is clearly visible). Equipped with these three seemingly useless items, George is imprisoned and transported by the lift to Leesome Shrouds, a place where wishes really do come true. But wishing is not without consequence here in this weird land, for the more you wish the sicker you become. . .Until death comes up...

Book 1 in the fantastic four-book series about taking risks and flying high. A unique collaboration from children's book legend Paul Jennings and brilliant cartoonist Andrew Weldon.The other kids don't see things the same way as me. I spend a lot of time imagining things. I just don't get it. Inside my head I am not the same as other kids.Ricky is an ordinary boy, who dreams of being famous. And he has a secret that might just help him realise his ...

The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand new cover design.Paddington has a knack for ‘smelling out things’, and his sharp nose, supported by marmalade sandwiches, leads him into many adventures. Whether it’s lending a paw to a famous Russian ballet dancer, or serving baked elastic instead of ‘Baked Alaska’ this unforgettable bear is as trouble-prone and funny as ever!Stories of Paddington Bear have d...

The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with an updated cover design.Paddington doesn’t intentionally turn his friend’s wedding into an uproar by getting the wedding ring stuck on his paw. Nor does he mean Mr Curry to slip on his marmalade sandwich in the middle of an important gold shot. But these sort of things just happen to a bear like Paddington!Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over th...

Ben is staying with Grandad. Grandad may be a senior citizen and drive everywhere very, very slowly, but that doesn't mean he's dull. Far from it! There's great excitement when he has a go on on Ben's scooter before he finds out where the brake is, with dramatic results. He takes Ben to the seaside where they get soaking wet and nearly get into trouble at the amusement arcade. But Grandad comes to the rescue of the Firework Night party for the Cub Scouts and Brownies after vandals seem to ...

Join the Sleepover Club: Frankie, Kenny, Felicity, Rosie and Lyndsey, five girls who just want to have fun – but who always end up in mischief!The next sleepover is set for a Friday… Friday 13th! Fliss is terrified at the very idea, especially as some scary things seem to have been happening recently. Kenny plans some spooky surprises but, suddenly, everything starts to get out-of-control…Join the Sleepover girls for their scariest night yet!

Tizzie is lonely when she and her mum move to Roven Mere, a mysterious, rambling mansion deep in the countryside. She's eager to meet Lord Rupert and his daughter, Greta, but no one knows when they will come home. The house seems like a museum, and as Tizzie explores the rooms and passageways, she makes a startling discovery about why she's been brought to Roven Mere...

Due to his obsession with hedgehogs, Mr Mac was lead walked in the garden first thing in the morning before the sun was quite up and as soon as it was dusk when hedgehogs are likely to be around searching for food. Thus, you can imagine how mad I was when I arrived home from work on Friday, drove toward my gate and saw this half flat, brown, spiky lump in the middle of the road. “Arrrgggghhhh!” I shouted at it, “you stupid, stupid hedgehog!” I parked my car in the drive and stomped back up...

Zinny's life is falling apart. Shadowy figures are following him. His parents are keeping secrets but he can't figure out why. Then his mum ends up in hospital, his dad disappears, and Zinny has to do whatever he can to save his family. Even if it means helping the very men he's been running from . . . As the clock ticks, Zinny knows it's only a matter of time before someone ends up dead - and it could be him.

If it's fun and adventure you're looking for, then this ... is the book for you!Sam's life seemed to be heading down the toilet since his little sister, Miss 'I'm sooo good' Smelly Melly Prissy Pants was born.But in the 'sticks' of Agnath he found a best friend, Jared, a tall skinny red-head with a gazillion freckles.And when underground tunnels are discovered right below them, it's Sam that encounters the deadly inhabitants.These adventures are like no othe...

A stirring, moving story about a boy and the horse he rescues from the sea -- Kate DiCamillio meets War Horse.With his mother missing and his father dead, twelve-year-old Flip's new home is a remote Dutch island. Menaced by the local bullies and followed everywhere by a mysterious girl, he wonders how he'll ever adapt to life on his uncle's farm.But everything changes the day a sinking ship leaves a horse drowning in the waves. Risking his life to rescue i...

Set in a future where the effects of climate change begin to take hold, the story follows Jack and Michael as they try to cope with a new existence.After a dramatic escape from the approaching floods, Jack and his family relocate to the country, where they meet Michael, ill and cared for by his sister. United by their love for horses, Jack and Michael hatch a plan to save a wild young horse from destruction. But they're in for a rough ride ...Warm and full of heart, this is...