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From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Queen Victoria's Secret Diary. First! Terry Deary steps into the mind...

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Emerald Isle with history's most horrible headlines: Irish edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Ireland. From why wax models were...

When Tim finds an abandoned little dog outside his house, he can't just leave him there, even though his parents hate the idea of pets in their house. But it turns out that this is no mere homeless pooch - he's Grk, the missing pet of the ambassador of...

'Totally enchanting, warm and funny' Ciara Smyth, author of Not My Problem 'Neurodiversity has a voice, and it's witty and uplifting and enlightening all at once' Jasper Fforde, author of The Eyre Affair 'A lovely book' Graeme Simsion, author of The...

Poppy is watching the snow fall outside her window when she realises that the snowflakes are really Snow Children, dancing and whirling in the garden. The Snow Children whisk Poppy away to the Snow Queen's wintry kingdom, where the Princess is having a...

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY EMMA CARROLL'A touching, utterly convincing book' JACQUELINE WILSON 'What a deep, dark, deceptively simple, brilliant novel it is' EMMA CARROLL 'Poignant and realistic . . . Carrie's War captures the true reality of war for a...

'In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines...' It's Christmas Eve, and Miss Clavel and her charges are all in bed with colds. All except Madeline, who answers the door to a...

Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no-one cares about: wrong! In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits there's a gang ready to handle dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems: the Museum Mystery...

*Part of the six books for six decades collection*Midnight, 1984.In a sprawling, run-down housing estate in south London, a man returning from a night out in the West End finds himself pursued by a strange hooded figure.So naturally when the Doctor and...

"I would like to insist that you call me by my full title - Thunder, the Magnificent Stag Beetle, Lord of the Log Pile ..." Thunder loves his home in Dudley's log pile. He is the only stag beetle and he doesn't care if the other creatures think he...

The third and final book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy - magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of...

Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with this classic Katie picture book.When Katie and Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a loud sneeze, little do they realise that they are about to embark on the most amazing evening! Soon they are...

*Part of the six books for six decades collection*When the Doctor and Rose stumble across thirteen-year-old Lily, they both agree she needs their help.Lily thinks there are monsters in the closet, hiding under the bed. And that they've taken her mother...

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece.A wonderful introduction to Victor Hugo's epic tale of injustice, love and heroism in 19th century France. Marcia Williams retells one of the greatest novels of all time in her trademark...

A breathtaking novel set in the wilds of Ireland, from the bestselling author of Shiver, Linger and Forever. Stay alive, stay astride, stay out of the water... Every November, the Scorpio Races are run...

Take flight on this beautifully-written, epic and soaring new adventure, perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone, Aisling Fowler, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thompson. Astrid has lived in the rhubarb shed her whole life. The...

Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong! In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits there's a gang ready to handle dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems: the Museum Mystery...

Learn French with Monsieur Roscoe as he heads on an adventure through the city . . .Monsieur Roscoe is planning a birthday party for Fry the goldfish, but she's disappeared! Help Monsieur Roscoe and his friends search the city for Fry, learning lots of...

Share the spirit of Christmas with Dickens A Christmas Carol as an illustrated chapter storybook made for young readers! This timeless tale will have beginner readers drawn into the memorable story of Ebenezer Scrooge.Humbug! On a cobblestone street in...

Enjoy two more miraculous adventures with the super powered heroes of Paris, Ladybug and Cat Noir! In "Frightningale", Adrien and Marinette are picked to play Ladybug and Cat Noir in a music video. But the singer gets akumatized and uses her magic mike...

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The third 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...

Eloise has always loved Joan of Arc. Noble, honest and brave, she was everything Eloise wishes to be. And on a bright sunny day in Orleans, Eloise has a very special daydream... A superb re-imagining of Joan of Arc by master storyteller and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484780626Author Rick RiordanFormat PaperbackPage Count 1584Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 1106gDimensions(mm) 195mm * 136mm * 106mm

A beautiful new edition of retellings - including legends from Norse mythology and a selection of fairy tales from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from Scandinavia, ...

The old woman is happy living in her old vinegar bottle house by a loch, until one day she saves a charming fish prince who grants her wishes in return.At first the old woman's wishes are humble -- a hot dinner and a little cottage -- but as she asks for...

'One hat-loving lady,Two pipers with puff,Three grandads in pinnies,They've all had enough!She sprints to the field -- it's time for a play,But some cumbersome cabers get in the way.CRASH! SMASH! BANG!"Stop, ye WEE RASCAL!" the four strong folk cry...

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, brought together in one volume. Paddington is now a major movie star! This special edition brings together three favourite classic adventures - Paddington in...

A daring dog takes a whirlwind tour of Rome in search of freedom in new picture book from beloved storyteller Mac Barnett and masterful illustrator Claire Keane Paolo the dachshund is trapped. Though he lives in Rome, a city filled with history and...

One small girl - one BIG adventure. When Max is sent to Istanbul to stay with her boring Great Aunt-Elodie, little does she expect to be plunged into a thrilling night-time adventure across Europe. And when the mysterious Heartbreak...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781921966873Author Tania McCartneyFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint EK BooksPublisher Exisle Publishing

Barroux tackles ocean pollution in the stunning follow-up to the critically acclaimed Where's the Elephant? - recommended by The Guardian, Sunday Times and The Sun. Find the whale, the clownfish and the starfish on every page - until the piles...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992844394Author Julia EdwardsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Laverstock PublishingPublisher Laverstock PublishingWeight(grams) 245gDimensions(mm)...

"Listen up," Bastien said, ready to divulge the plan that he and his friends had finalized. "This is how we stop those bad brothers."Bastien Bonlivre is in trouble again. His sworn enemy, Olivier Odieux, has escaped jail and is out for revenge.....

The highly anticipated second novel from the author of the acclaimed The Secret Starling and The Accidental Stowaway - a spectacular adventure set through and under the streets of Paris.When Penelope Magnificent's awful parents tell her they're taking a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Carnegie Medal 1997.Book InformationISBN 9781782703471Author Theresa TomlinsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award...

We're gangin on a bear hunt.We're gaun tae catch a braw yin.Whit a bonnie day!We're no feart.Get ready for a big adventure, as a family of brave bear hunters trudges through muckle forests and skirlin snawstorms, claggie mud and a deep cauld river in...

We're gangin on a bear hunt.We're gaun tae catch a braw yin.Whit a bonnie day!We're no feart.Get ready for a big adventure, as a family of brave bear hunters trudges through muckle forests and skirlin snawstorms, claggie mud and a deep cauld river in...

THE BOOK BEHIND THE BBC SERIES 'HIS DARK MATERIALS' The third volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series starring...

"Long ago, when giants lived in Scotland and Ireland, they stood so tall they could see clearly across the wide water between the two lands."One day, Irish giant Finn McCool spots Scottish giant Benandonner across the sea and they immediately begin...

"Ridiculously funny." - Derek Landy, author of Skulduggery Pleasant "A book full of heart, warmth and humour" - Irish Independent Meet Frankie Finkleton. Age 11 and one-twelfth, Frankie has a BIG...