Boys & Men

A thrilling Viking adventure from the bestselling Tony Bradman. Harald Hardnut was a Viking outlaw, but he became an emperor's bodyguard, a princess's husband and, at last, a king. Based on the life of a real historical figure. Particularly suitable for...

A classic of Victorian literature, and one of the earliest books written specifically for boys, Tom Brown's Schooldays has long had an influence well beyond the middle-class, public school world that it describes. An active social reformer, Hughes wrote...

A new edition of the second novel about much-loved character Little Wolf, as he sets up his Adventure Academy with his cousin Yeller and little brother Smellybreff. From the author of the MEERKAT MADNESS books and HARRY AND THE BUCKETFUL OF DINOSAURS. ...

New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. This time, it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes center stage in another...

The second book in this madcap must-read series for 6+ boys You know when someone's horrible to you in a dream and you wake up really annoyed with them? That's what happened to me with my best friend Bunky. Barry has a new problem:...

A tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable ball of mischief, William Brown has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning,...

From award-winning illustrator David Roberts comes Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits! With comic chaos and madcap schemes, these highly illustrated stories are perfect for new readers. Join Bertie as he has a brush with some...

Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient...Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2020 "A heartbreaking and original novel." - Guardian A powerful coming-of-age story about grief, guilt and the risks a Filipino-American teenager takes to uncover the truth about his cousin's murder. ...

Beautiful hardback edition of The Three Railway Engines In The Three Railway Engines, we are introduced to Edward, Gordon and Henry, and find out how they came to be good friends. Thomas the Tank Engine...

A thrilling ghost story from the author of the popular Football Academy series. Lucas, Irfan and Jack want to mark the beginning of their summer holidays in style! Tricking their parents with a camping cover story, the boys sneak into the old abandoned...

A spellbinding children's story from from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo - now with a brand new cover look. Toby Jenkins doesn't like boarding school. He gets called Jinks and thinks...

The twelfth - AND FINAL - hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he woke up and found himself about to pee...

Explosive second installment in the Ninja trilogy. Taka has proven his worth as a ninja warrior, but now he must prepare for an attack by the samurai leader Lord Oda. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 9+Lord Oda has...

The Tales of Beedle the Bard has been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481420006Author John ChristopherFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm)...

The fifth hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Norm is back! And he knows that it's just going to be one of those days... Before long a dog-related injury...

It's the summer holidays - AT LAST. Now Danny Dingle can be a full-time super-inventor without boring, pointless school getting in the way. HURRAH!!! With a sci-fi convention and a flying machine competition on the horizon, Danny and Percy are desperate...

Calling all Dirty Bertie fans! Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back for another helping of comic chaos! With ever-increasing madcap schemes and crazy capers, Bertie continues to delight his legions of fans who revel in...

Danny Dingle, our favourite AMAZING super-inventor, is back and this time he's joining the SCOUTS! (Everyone knows that stands for Spy Club Only for Ultra-Terrific Spies, don't they?) Faced with the perilous prospect of a camping trip to 'Sunny'...

The brilliant follow-up to David Walliams' bestseller The World's Worst Children! Ten more stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids from everyone's favourite children's author, illustrated in glorious full colour by Tony Ross. ...

A gritty teen drama. Cassidy has always been a strange friend, one you wouldn't ever want to get on the wrong side of, but the day he decides to trap rats will change everything... Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged...

A joyful and fun-filled celebration of creativity, imagination and daring to be different - from the bestselling author of Star in the Jar Finn's father makes and mends stars. Finn is not allowed to help. His father...

Dad always said if things get desperate, it's okay to drink the water in the toilet. I never thought it would come to that. I thought I'd sooner die than let one drop of toilet water touch my lips. Yet here I am, kneeling before a porcelain throne,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062422514Author Paris RosenthalFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 224mm *...

The Tales of Beedle the Bard have been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle...

A heart-racing tale of courage, loss, friendship and family. From the nation's favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. Escaping from China as the Japanese invade, Ashley and Uncle Sung embark on a perilous journey...

A tale of fun and friendship from former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo. Harry heard the key turn in the lock. He had already made up his mind to run. Harry is in trouble at...

Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010 - The first book in the hilarious series from the original Queen of Teen. You'll laugh your tights off . . . Picture the scene: Dother Hall Performing Arts College ,somewhere Up North, surrounded by...

The eleventh hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he woke up and nothing happened ...Home alone and the...

Book 1 of the laugh-out-loud invention series where science meets superheroes! Printed with fun coloured sprayed edges and a must-read for fans of Wimpy Kid! Meet Danny Dingle: genius inventor, secret spy and future assistant to the greatest...

Dolls and trucks are for everyone, as are fabric and wood, flutes and drums, hockey and figure skating, and many more in this follow up to Running Press Kids's successful picture book Pink Is for Boys. Continuing to defy gender stereotypes while speaking...

Nothing is going right for Sulaiman. He just wants to have fun but something always stops him. First it's the prayer, then it's the rain and then the car breaks down just as he is leaving to watch the quad bike races. He eventually gets to the stadium...

The dystopian classic, introduced by Stephen King. When a group of schoolboys are stranded on a desert island, what could go wrong?ONE OF THE BBC'S '100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD''The first book with hands - strong ones that reached out of the pages...

Calling all Dirty Bertie fans! Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back for another helping of comic chaos! More disgusting than ever, with crazier plans and increasingly madcap schemes, Bertie continues to delight his...

Rajiv has feelings for everything. He can feel confident. He can feel happy. He can feel silly. But today, he feels angry and he doesn't know why. With the help of his father, he sets out on a journey to make sense of his feelings. It is a journey that...

When Jiggy and co get a little stressed about their upcoming exams, Jiggy's mum reckons she has the perfect solution: a murder mystery weekend! Unfortunately for Jiggy, it's not entirely relaxing. Can he stop the murderous madness before it's too...

At first, he's right. Stuck with the same girls from his middle school who love to make fun of him, Dan doesn't know why his teacher insisted he come on this trip. But as he travels through France, Germany, Switzerland, and England, a series of first...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book...

A Dirty Bertie collection to delight everyone who revels in his revolting ways! Enjoy the comic capers of Dirty Bertie - the world's grubbiest trouble magnet - in this bumper book of nine revolting stories from BURP!, MONSTER! and DISCO! DIRTY...