‘Glows with warmth and wit’ Jenny McLachlan, author of Flirty Dancing‘A witty, feel-good romp of a book’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse‘So warm and funny with characters who feel like friends’ Keris Stainton, author of Starring KittyElektra James is back and her life is more hilariously chaotic than ever!Elektra is hoping for BIG things this year... She's finished her first feature film (even if her character was unexpectedly killed off ha...

Move over Henry VIII, it's the Queens' time to shine. Uncover the truth about these bold and brilliant Queens with this fresh, feminist guide to their lives.We all know Henry VIII had six wives. But these ladies are FAR too interesting to only be known as wives. Did you know that Catherine of Aragon rallied her troops in full armor while heavily pregnant? Or that it was Catherine Parr who persuaded the king to return his daughters Mary and Elizabeth - two of Britis...

Dork Diaries meets Greek myths in these fresh, funny retellings for tweens from passionate classicist Honor Cargill-Martin. Welcome to the Greek Goddess Diaries - where ancient myths get a modern, sassy twist. Meet Pandora, Medusa, Circe and more as they spill their secrets, confess their crushes and get the chance to tell their own story. Diaries include: PANDORA The first woman on Earth who opened a box - and gave the world hope MEDUSA Not a monster, but a 'monstered' woman accepting her...

This is the story of Messalina – third wife of Emperor Claudius and one of the most notorious women to have inhabited the Roman world.The scandalous image of the Empress Messalina as a ruthless and sexually insatiable schemer, derived from the work of Roman historians such as Tacitus and Suetonius, has taken deep root in the Western imagination. The stories they told about her included nightly visits to a brothel and a twenty-four-hour sex competition with a prostitute. Tales like ...

The ghost of witching legend Minerva Moon is in Bea's house! Can Bea find a way to convince the ghost to return to her own diary--and prevent total classroom chaos in the process?Witching legend Minerva Moon IS IN BEA'S HOUSE! Or at least her diary ghost is. Bea need to get her to go back into HER diary and stop reading BEA'S (which she is finding VERY funny and Bea is not)!Bea hoped Ms. Sparks might be able to help, but it turns out the non-witchy inspecto...

This boxed set for children ages 6-9 includes books 1-4 in the delightful and humorous chapter book series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout.Books 1-4 in the delightful and humorous chapter book series are part of this boxed set for children ages 6-9. Includes New Girl, Halloween Ball, Flying High, and Secret Spells.Told through Bea's diary entries, the Diary of an Accidental Witch series inv...

In this 9th book in the Diary of an Accidental Witch series, Bea and her classmates are tasked with putting on a play--and they are in charge of the entire process! But with differing opinions on just about everything, their teamwork is put to the test. Will the students find a way to work together as a dream team?In this 9th book in the Diary of an Accidental Witch series, something exciting (and slightly terrifying) is happening at the School of Extraordinary Art...

The sixth graders at Extraordinary are disappointed to learn that their school trip to a creepy castle is less of a vacation and more of a lesson in teamwork. And is the castle HAUNTED?Bea is SO excited to be on a field trip to Cadabra Castle—it’s the SPOOKIEST castle she's EVER seen! She can’t wait to explore somewhere new with her classmates. But the principal, Ms. Sparks, has other plans—apparently the trip isn’t a vacation, but rather a chance for the students ...

The sixth-grade trip to a spooky castle is Bea's first time away from home, and she's nervous. Can her friends help her overcome her fears and enjoy the trip?Living in Little Spellshire is the best, and Bea wouldn't want to be anywhere else! Even though she is VERY excited about her upcoming school trip, she’s also a little nervous—it’s her first witchy school trip and the farthest she’s been from home and from Dad. The sixth graders will be going to one of the spo...

The Winter Solstice Grand Tournament is fast approaching, and Bea Black is ready to shine! Determined to prove herself, she's spending more time practicing magic and less time with her best friend, Ash. He’s not happy about it and suspects something is up. Will she be able to continue to keep her magic a secret from him?Bea Black is all settled into her new life in Little Spellshire, a town with a magical secret. She’s made a bunch of friends at witch school, and s...

Everyone at the Extraordinary School is excited for the Winter Solstice Grand Tournament—especially Bea! But this year's tournament will be different: Extraordinary will compete against Spellshire Academy, and there's no magic allowed! Who will emerge victorious? And will Bea's friendship with her best non-witchy friend, Ash, survive the competition?Everyone at the Extraordinary Academy is excited for the Winter Solstice Grand Tournament, especially Bea! She’s been...

'Funny, heart-warming and just properly brilliant.' Maximum Pop‘Glows with warmth and wit’ Jenny McLachlan‘A witty, feel-good romp of a book. Waiting For Callback is my new favourite teen read!’ Emma CarrollWhen Elektra is discovered by an acting agent, she imagines Oscar glory can't be far away, but instead lurches from one cringe-worthy moment to the next! Just how many times can you be rejected for the part of 'Dead Girl Number Three' without losing hope? And who k...