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A gripping and moving novel by one of the world's best-loved writers for children.From much-loved author Shirley Hughes comes a thrilling World War II novel for children aged 10 and up. It is 1944 and Florence, Italy, is occupied by Nazi German forces...

_______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes another story about Little Owl... and this time he does NOT want to make new friends! Little Owl doesn't want to play with Small Squirrel. No, no, NO! He wants to play with...

A perfect introduction to manners and playing nice, by David Ezra Stein-author of Caldecott Honor winner Interrupting Chicken, Pouch! (a Charlotte Zolotow Honor book) and Leaves (recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award). From cuddling koalas to...

The Matrix meets Oliver Twist, WARP: The Reluctant Assassin is the first of a major new series by Eoin Colfer, the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl.It all began with the FBI and WARP (Witness Anonymous Relocation Programme). Hiding witnesses in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534431140Author Joan HolubFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm) 193mm * 127mm *...

Jaya and her friends are desperate for a puppy of their own. They've even created Puppy Club to find out all they need to know. When the time comes they'll be the perfect owners! Jaya, Willow, Harper and Elsa all dream of having a dog. So when Jaya's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060562250Author Lemony SnicketFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollinsWeight(grams) 363g

A magical new series where best friends become Secret Princesses!Charlotte and Mia are delighted to meet the mermaids who live in the lagoon in the grounds of Wishing Star Palace. But in the middle of all the fun, the lagoon suddenly turns a murky, toxic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140503449Author Astrid LindgrenFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 96gDimensions(mm) 179mm * 226mm * 4mm

The hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star! Paddington's fondness for marmalade earns him an invitation to an "important ceremony". It also leads him into a lot of very sticky trouble, but as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913556037Author Isla WynterFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Peryton PressPublisher Peryton Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142427330Author John FlanaganFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 261gDimensions(mm)...

Perfect for fans of Liz Pichon's Tom Gates series! 'Fast and bonkers and very funny with very lovable characters' PERDITA CARGILL on The Cartoons That Came to Life When best friends and comic strip creators...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780380709144Author Beverly ClearyFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint HarperCollins Children's BooksPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 140g

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. In book fourteen, Scamper the spaniel discovers an unwanted visitor, then he...

From W. Bruce Cameron, author of The New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose, which is now a major motion picture!Bailey's Story is a heart-warming novel adapted for young readers from the beloved New York Times bestselling A Dog's...

Little Santa loves, loves, loves the North Pole. The rest of his family? Not so much. So, when they decide to move to Florida, Santa is miserable. Lucky for him, a blizzard foils their plans. The only way out of the house is up the chimney. Up goes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399553547Author Golden BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

The internationally bestselling love story from Nicola Yoon, author of Everything, Everything - coming as a major film starring Yara Shahidi in 2019. The internationally bestselling love story from Nicola Yoon, author of Everything, Everything. Now a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061978616Author Rob ScottonFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

A mother's love leads to a mother's dream -- every mother's dream -- for her child to live life to its fullest. A deceptively simple, powerful ode to the potential of love and the potential in life, Someday is the book you'll want to share with someone...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593204634Author Renee Felice SmithFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Flamingo BooksPublisher Penguin Young ReadersWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm) 260mm...

A stirring and unputdownable read about what it means to be a woman today. Perfect for fans of Moxie and The Hate U Give. 'This stunning book is the story I've been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power...

When Pea Llewellyn's dizzy but dazzling single mum becomes Marina Cove, author of the bestselling Mermaid Girls books, everything changes. It's time to leave their tiny flat in Tenby for a proper house in London, and a whole new life.Pea likes the red...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780620773423Author Jo RobinsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Weaverback PressPublisher Weaverback PressWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590179369Author Jean MerrillFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint The New York Review of Books, IncPublisher The New York Review of Books,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338685015Author Ann M MartinFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm) 193mm * 137mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsNominated for ALA Best Books for Young Adults and Anthony Award 2009.Book InformationISBN 9780385734882Author Lauren HendersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Random...

When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.Susie helps make sure the magical bond between all sisters is strong and true. But when her three special objects go missing, big and little sisters...

This story of a young boy who encounters a polar bear while climbing a snow-covered mountain teaches children relaxation techniques to reduce stress, prepare for sleep, and improve self-confidence.Book InformationISBN 9781886941076Author Lori LiteFormat...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781665901758Author Patty MichaelsFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint Simon SpotlightPublisher Simon SpotlightWeight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 196mm...

From the author of Not Quite Snow White comes a story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid in this jubilant and playful picture book perfect for fans of Mommy's Khimar and Abdul's Story. Friday is...

Mean Girls meets Black Beauty in Horse Girl by celebrated author Carrie Seim--a funny and tender middle-grade novel about finding your forever herd."This book is funny and exciting. Beautifully portrays both the pleasures and risks of riding horses and...

Meet Marvin, a lovable monster with a twelve-stringed baby fang guitar, a rambunctious case of ADHD, and a diary to record it all. His teachers scold him, his parents don't know what to do with him, and his sister is convinced he was raised by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781524769550Author KerascoetFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House USA Children's BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780887081682Author Eric CarleFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Simon & Schuster EducationPublisher Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company)

Abbie Wu is even more FRAZZLED as she embarks on an outdoor school trip and encounters new hazards of middle school.This is the third book in a New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that NPR's All Things Considered called "hilarious"!Abbie Wu...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for R. Ross Annett Award for Children's Literature 2023. Nominated for Ezra Jack Keats New Writer/Illustrator Award 2023.Book InformationISBN...

This profoundly moving tale about a grieving boy and an imaginary gorilla makes real the power of talking about loss.On the day of his mother's funeral, a young boy conjures the very visitor he needs to see - a gorilla. Wise and gentle, the gorilla stays...