Action & Adventure

'Immensely, cheerily silly' Guardian 'A thunderously good read, so funny and action packed. Children are going to love it!' Serena Patel, author of ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE Grown an extra head and don't know why? You need the Space Detectives! ...

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The first magical book in Matt Haig's festive series - now a major new film!BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLEYou are about to read the TRUE STORY of Father Christmas. If you believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736435383Author Geof SmithFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

There once was a boy called Jeremy GraceWho had a remarkable interest in space.He was quiet and shy, very often alone,Just him and his dog, spending time on their own.Jeremy dreams of journeying through space, but nobody believes in him . . . Nobody,...

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The wicked pirate Ria has taken control of another terrifying Beast. Tom and Elenna must tackle Larnak the giant locust and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426339141Author National Geographic KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Under the StarsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

A prehistoric survival adventure about a boy and a horse who rescue one another, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Apache and Buffalo Soldier."A boy without a clan was nothing. No one. A boy without a clan was easy prey."Oak, son of the Deer clan...

A captivating World War II story with a high-stakes ending that explores the moral dilemma of helping the enemy. 'This is an intense, thought-provoking, and deeply satisfying read.' TEACH SECONDARY 'This book...

John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake for another summer camping on their island with their old allies, Nancy and Peggy, otherwise known as the Amazon pirates. But immediately disaster strikes when the Swallows find themselves marooned ashore...

Fairy tales are just the beginning.The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him . . . except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger.With only the...

A full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic!Beth, Joe, Frannie and Rick thought they had had quite enough of adventures, but soon go up the Faraway Tree again and find themselves...

A bold and stylish reissue of the groundbreaking and hugely popular graphic adaptation of Alex Rider's fourth mission.Relaxing in the south of France, reluctant MI6 agent Alex Rider is finally able to feel like any ordinary fourteen-year-old - until a...

When Captain Firebeard and the crew of the Horrible Haddock kidnap young Molly Rogers they get more than they bargained for ... A swashbuckling adventure from global bestseller Cornelia Funke, now in a hi-lo, dyslexia-friendly format for the struggling...

From Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted Graham Carter comes this story perfect for little bookworms, and those who haven't quite discovered the magic of books yet... Olive is a shy girl who prefers reading about adventures to having them herself. But...

Stick Dog is back in his second hilarious and hugely illustrated adventure. This time he and his pals are hungry for hot dogs but they need a plan... a must-have for fans of WIMPY KID, BIG NATE and DOG MAN. Everyone's favourite canine cartoon...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528901529Author Anna DuffFormat HardbackPage Count 54Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

Tim can't wait to go on holiday - especially as he gets to bring his friend Biscuits along. But their trip unexpectedly becomes truly, terribly adventurous when an encounter with two local bully-boys threatens to disrupt the fun. Narrated by Tim and...

Young Bond: By Royal Command is the fifth heart-stopping instalment in the phenomenal Young Bond series by Charlie Higson.Life for James Bond will never be the same again.Following a treacherous rescue mission high in the freezing Alps, James Bond is...

Discover a stunning new children's tale from the bestselling, Pulitzer-nominated author of Heroes of the Frontier and What Is the What. When things fall down, who lifts them up? What if the ground beneath your feet was not...

Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change. When the twins' grandmother gives them a treasured fairy-tale book, they have no idea they're about to enter a land beyond all imagining: the Land of Stories, where fairy tales are real. But as...

Podkin is now Keeper of the Gifts - which is a tremendously important job and just a tiny bit boring. It doesn't help that there are still three gifts missing - Podkin can't stop himself from thinking about that. So when the Godseye Mirror begins to...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. The most famous racehorse in England is being trained in Kirren, and the Famous Five are eager to watch. But when the horse...

From the bestselling author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, A.M. Howell, comes a gripping new adventure filled with buried secrets and dark lies, set against the evocative backdrop of the Edwardian era. MAY, 1910As the...

The second book in the monstrously funny and action-packed new series: Darkmouth. It's going to be legendary. The adventures of the most unfortunate Legend Hunter ever to don fighting armour and pick up a Dessicator continue... On a...

Book Two in the bestselling Uncle Albert science/adventure series.Uncle Albert and his intrepid niece Gedanken make some astonishing discoveries when they set out on their next mission: to investigate the universe . . .Discover black holes that swallow...

Read this 19th-century childhood adventure story that confronts the reality of racism in America. ...

Get ready for building and fun with the pups of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol: Rubble & Crew in this exciting storybook!Can Rubble and his family of construction pups create a new car wash in time for the Builder Cove Vroom-Vroom Car Race? Fans of PAW Patrol...

2-in-1 edition of the first two stories in the BLUE PETER AWARD-winning mystery adventure series about11-year-old ace detective, Laura Marlin. BLUE PETER AWARD-winning DEAD MAN'S COVE is the first in a new detective adventure series from the author of...

Illustrated in vibrant full-colour, a story of dance, celebration, carnival and slavery, about a family understanding their past to change the future. Set in contemporary Notting Hill, Man-man and his friends are swept up in the exuberant preparations...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553510270Author Random HousePage Count 12Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 187gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 203mm * 7mm

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The fifth book in a new time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he...

For fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hobbit the sizzling, magical fantasy adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons continues...Brave friends Patch, Wren and Barver are no strangers to danger. They take peril in their stride as they seek...

Third in a series of brilliantly addictive, tightly plotted murder mysteries featuring the irrepressible Poppy Fields.Poppy Fields and best friend Graham are astonished to be given parts in a musical production of The Wizard of Oz. Even more astonishing...

The brilliant new book from Megan Rix, telling the story of Florence Nightingale through the eyes of her young ward. Florence loved cats, and had many during her lifetime. This is the perfect introduction to the Lady with the Lamp for young children,...

Mission: SurvivalLocation : The Sahara DesertDangers : Diamond smugglers; heatstroke; scorpionsAfter being forced to parachute out of a smugglers' plane, teenage adventurer Beck Granger is about to face his toughest survival challenge yet - the Sahara...

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Tom and Elenna's pirate enemy, Ria, is back - and she has a deadly new plan to take over the kingdom of Makai. Join our heroes...

Book 4 in the New York Times bestselling series - perfect for curious readers! 'This book reminded me of some of the children's books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom...

Environment Award for Children's Literature Winner 'Engaging, entertaining, vocabulary-enhancing and empowering.' Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. 'A charming and funny book, but also an important one.' Anthony McGowan, author...

Who will solve the riddle of the quantum? Could it be you? Join Uncle Albert's niece Gedanken as she drinks from the magic bottle and shrinks down into the tiny world of jumping quarks and electrons. Help her and the White Rabbit explore a wonderland of...