Children's Fiction

"Poignant, tender, and utterly absorbing, I defy you not to root for Jake and Maudie." Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal"A hug of a book that holds the reader tight and says sometimes the world is too much and it's ok not to be ok."...

Mia's two sisters are pretty much perfect, but Mia's life is a series of disasters. Fuelled by alcohol and insecurities, she betrays one of her best friends in the worst way imaginable. But will her little sister going missing finally make her realise...

Introducing Sherbert and the Partly Digested Amulet of Power, a thrilling tale of two unlikely heroes, Hatechi and Didi, who are determined to gain admission to the prestigious All-Artistry Temple school. But with slim chances of success in the annual...

Call me Ishmael. These three famous words begin one of the most epic novels ever written, a tale of one obsessed captain, his doomed crew and an elusive white whale named Moby-Dick. The massive original, however, can be very hard for young readers to...

It's exam season - but Five Mile is in shock. Ateenageboywasshotlastnight, with no clear motive and no clues. Garvie Smith - reprobate, genius and waster - was just getting down to a spot of revision. But he knows he's the only one who has any idea where...

Stunning reissue, in beautiful new cover-look, of this magical and award-winning novel - the first of the spellbinding Ingo Chronicles... Once there was a man who fell in love with a mermaid. He swam down into the sea to be with her, and was...

Three brothers run away from home to live like Robin Hood and his merry men, deep in the forest of Brendon Chase. They make their camp in an ancient oak tree and live like outlaws, loving the dangers and excitements of their wild surroundings.Their aim...

The Falklands War, which may prove to be the last 'colonial' war that Britain ever fights, took place in 1982. Fought 8,000 miles from home soil, it cost the lives of 255 British military personnel, with many more wounded, some seriously. The war also...

How do two dogs say hello? Which kind of dog can't bark? Why do some dogs bury their toys? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dogs.Reviews'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The...

Too old for wimpy kid? Meet Joe Cowley! Blog! You have NO IDEA how happy I am right now. I'm smiling so much, I look like The Joker in a wind tunnel. GET A LOAD OF THIS: - Harry, Ad, Greeny, and me are living in our own flat, right in the heart of the...

Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to...

A BRAND-NEW EDITION, ILLUSTRATED IN GLORIOUS FULL COLOUR BY QUENTIN BLAKE FOR THE FIRST TIME. Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does! There he meets the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781401283551Author Minh LeFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint DC ZoomPublisher DC Comics

Award-winning master of scary stories Chris Priestley returns with a spine-tingling collection of ghostly tales to chill you to the bone ... When Maya and her classmates are asked to write a creepy story with a winter theme, they come up with some...

Hares are fast, and tortoises are slow - everyone knows that! But sometimes, winning a race isn't just about being fastest, it's also about just getting on with the job. For thousands of years, children and adults have been telling and retelling this...

The #1 New York Times bestseller! Try to catch one of the world's most elusive mythical creatures-the unicorn-in this enchanting picture book for kids!From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a dazzling new adventure!...

Milly's class has won an All-Ireland Climate Action competition and are in with a chance of earning a coveted Green Flag award for their school. Best of all is the prize: a private tour of Fota Wildlife Park! Sure, what could possibly go wrong? But...

Join Kitty and her cat crew on the rooftops for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. Here, Kitty will discover that being a superhero is about more than using her special abilities-she must learn to outwit cunning villains too. Who...

A beautiful book all about Pepi Nana and her friends from the co-creator of Teletubbies and creator of In the Night Garden . . . Inspired by tales of toys that come to life when no one is looking, this charming...

"Once upon a time there was a village child who was so pretty - so pretty as never was seen . . ."So begins Beatrix Potter's retelling of Red Riding Hood. A darkly delicious adaptation of the classic tale, filled with trademark Potter wit and flourishes,...

A bold, bright and fascinating Nature Storybook about one of the world's most hated creatures - the snake!A bold, bright and fascinating Nature Storybook by award-winning writer and zoologist Nicola Davies, about one of the world's most hated creatures -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692848388Author Adir LevyFormat HardbackPage Count 68Imprint Elon BooksPublisher Elon BooksWeight(grams) 558gDimensions(mm) 282mm * 221mm * 13mm

One of the most iconic characters in children's books Join the world's most famous travelling reporter in three exciting adventures as he visits the highlands of Scotland in The Black Island, solves a mysterious theft...

Bursting with mazes, puzzles and colouring activities, join Woody, Mike, Elastigirl and others in this activity book you can use every day of the year!Book InformationISBN 9781801082631Author Walt DisneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Autumn...

The fifth book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! It's the big one! The World Cup Finals beckon for Jamie Johnson but first he must answer a huge question: Which country will...

Following on from Love Grows Everywhere, A Pinch of Love is Barry Timms and Tisha Lee's second book on the subject of love - this time celebrating the love that comes through baking, cooking and sharing food.In this beautiful story told in rhyming verse,...

Rich in language, humour and rhyme, this hilarious tale is perfectly complemented by Amanda Montgomery-Higham's witty illustrations. Lizzie and Dominic desperately want a kitten but they get much more than they bargain for!ReviewsA forlorn little kitten...

"For days after reading Brenna Thummler's Sheets I have been wandering my neighborhood, haunted, enchanted, and in need of freshly pressed clothing." -Lemony SnicketMarjorie Glatt feels like a ghost. A practical thirteen-year-old in charge of the...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has enchanted readers for generations and now will delight younger children as a picture book. Brought to life through Christian Birmingham's stunning illustrations, this is a...

Maya's pet rabbit Pooey is missing! She needs to find her quick, before anyone notices, and she's got some very special help from Mind... but when things start to go wrong, can Maya and her Mind work together to save the day? From debut...

A wonderful picture book all about everything toddlers like, from an award winner children's book creator.Whether it's painting a picture or riding a bike, building sandcastles or playing with friends - or even just watching TV - there's something in...

Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game. And now that they have their magical football they're playing against teams they never imagined! During a visit to a holiday park, Frankie and his friends discover a theme park...

Learn about opposites with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends in this fun first concept book from highly regarded, award-winning author/illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. Learning all about opposites is much...

A fabulous book filled with enormous animals, from the mighty elephant to the amazing colossal squid and the blue whale. Huge fold-out pages reveal some of the tallest, longest, fastest, heaviest and most dangerous animals in the world, with facts and...

This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of the classic story of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, making it perfect for introducing the story to younger children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone.Beautiful new illustrations...

Peppa and her Mandy Mouse are having a sleepover, and it's going to be the best one ever!Mummy and Daddy Pig help them build a den, put on a puppet show and eat a massive feast. Get ready for bed with this lovely, full-colour board book!About the...

Pamela Butchart meets Sam Copeland - like if Charlie changed into a chicken AND NEVER REALISES IT, in this hilarious, fantastic debut by Bethany Walker. 10-year-old Freddy Spicer writes letters to his parents - who ...

Celebrate Easter with Peter Rabbit and all his forest friends in this touch-and-feel board book.Peter Rabbit is so excited for Easter! He is such a good little bunny, he is giving all his friends Easter eggs.Hop along with Peter and meet all his friends...

An instant USA Today and New York Times bestseller! F. C. Yee's The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom-born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved world's history, Kyoshi established the brave and respected...

Face the fiendish and fantastical Wally challenge in this classic mini-edition with free magnifying glass.Join Wally on his quest through magical and bizarre fantasy lands. Hidden in every intricately-detailed scene are Wally and his friends - so let the...