Action & Adventure

What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late? In the latest book from the hugely-popular Twisted Tales series, eighteen-year-old Alice returns to the place of nonsense from her childhoodAbout the AuthorLiz Braswell spent her childhood...

A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut author Varsha Shah, featuring charming illustrations from Sonia Albert and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023. 'Full of colour and...

From the bestselling, award-winning David Almond comes a book of hope and joy: under a boundless starry sky, the unforgettable Sylvia Carr finds out what it means to be brave. For readers of Michael Morpurgo and Katherine Rundell, from the author of the...

My Story: Princess Sophia Duleep Singh - the thrilling story of the princess and suffragette. Born in Britain to Indian and Egyptian parents, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh was a prominent suffragette and campaigned for...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material...

The third and final adventure in Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder's magical Midnight Hour series! 'A fantastic magical adventure featuring a cast of Ghibli-esque characters, a feisty heroine and a hedgehog. I loved it.' ...

Introducing the YA fiction debut from bestselling author and journalist Bryony Gordon in a modern twist on Rapunzel and one girl's quest to find a different sort of happy ever after. Barb may have zero friends IRL, but online, she is popular. Like,...

Gallagher Academy might claim to be a school for geniuses - but it's really a school for spies. Cammie Morgan is fluent in fourteen languages and capable of killing a man in seven different ways (three of which involve a piece of uncooked spaghetti). But...

She turns to the future in a world that's falling apart. The No. 1 New York Times bestseller DIVERGENT - also a major motion picture. For sixteen-year-old Tris, the world changes in a heartbeat when she is forced to make a terrible...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250891907Author Tricia LevensellerFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Feiwel & FriendsPublisher Feiwel & FriendsWeight(grams) 472gDimensions(mm) 213mm *...

Twelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. How she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading.Based on a true story...

ABRIDGED EDITIONIf I die, the truth will be lost for ever . . . I must pass on the secret. History professor Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call while on business in France: the curator of the Louvre in Paris has been brutally...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award 1995. Nominated for Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award 1994 and Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250864970Author Tricia LevensellerFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 490gDimensions(mm) 213mm...

'A SLUMDOG, FEEL-GOOD TREASURE FIND' Daily MailNow adapted into a Bafta-nominated film directed by Steven Daldry and written by Richard Curtis.Raphael lives on a dumpsite, eking out a living sifting through rubbish. One unlucky-lucky day, he makes an...

One of Us is Lying meets This Lie Will Kill You but with a chilling supernatural twist that will keep you guessing until the very end . . . 'Chilling, funny and gripping' Emily Barr, author of The Truth and Lies of Ella...

A fin-tastic tale of friendship and adventure, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Edward Scissorhands! 'Charming and delightful ... a whimsical adventure story stuffed to the flippers with fish puns and fun' SAM...

From acclaimed writer and comedian, Jenny Eclair, comes a hilarious and heart-breaking story about a friendship against all odds. Summer 1975: Helena is bored out of her mind - there's absolutely nothing to do and her supposed "best friends" Gwen and...

New allies rise.The Blood Moon nears.Zelie faces her final enemy.The king who hunts her heart.When Zelie seized the royal palace that fateful night, she thought her battles had come to an end. The monarchy had finally fallen. The maji had risen again...

An all-new collection of short stories from the world of Magnus Chase!Travel the Nine Worlds with your favourite characters from the world of Magnus Chase in a brand-new series of adventures.Find out why Amir Fadlan hates clothes shopping in Midgard, see...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250891921Author Tricia LevensellerFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Feiwel & FriendsPublisher Feiwel & FriendsWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 218mm *...

Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all the land.It's almost time for the Flower Festival and Kitty Lacey's salon is bursting with people who would like a special floral hairstyle. This is the Flower People's favourite time of year but they have all...

The nail-biting sequel to HAPPYHEAD. FRIENDS. WELCOME TO ELMHALLOW. Seb finds himself on a remote island, along with an elite group of HappyHead participants. Far from home, under the guidance of a mysterious couple, he reluctantly pairs up once...

Return to the extraordinary world of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children . . .A fragile peace.An apocryphal warning.Chaos waiting in the heart of the storm.With his dying words, H - Jacob's final connection to his grandfather Abe's secret life - entrusts...

A special anniversary edition, with a striking new cover design, to celebrate 10 years of the Chaos Walking trilogy.Fleeing before a relentless army, Todd and Viola once again face their worst enemy, Mayor Prentiss. Immediately imprisoned and separated...

An epic and exhilarating story of deception, love and revenge, from the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and Shelby Mahurin. ...

Fin is devastated by guilt when his sister, Ella, is kidnapped. She is snatched away from the house in the middle of a storm. As the kidnappers make their demands, Fin's guilt is replaced by a fierce determination to find his sister by whatever means he...

A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both.Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth, has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There she is using an...

Traction Man and Scrubbing Brush are at the beach! Traction Man even has his special Squid-Proof Scuba Suit, perfect for exploring the secret crevices of the Rockpool. But there are adventures in store for our intrepid hero as he faces the thrills of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947607484Author Bella ForrestFormat PaperbackPage Count 406Imprint Nightlight PressPublisher Hot Pancakes LtdWeight(grams) 595gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

The VR link Kieron and Bex rely on goes down, which means that all over England, all over the world, undercover agents are now working without support.Bex flies out to an island off Tokyo to the secret satellite control centre, but discovers that it is...

Robin and Marion are back! Second in the brand-new, action-packed series from international bestseller Robert Muchamore. 'Strikes the bullseye.' - The TimesRobin Hood lives...When Clare Gisborne and Little John return to school after the Locksley Riot,...

PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910903049Author Colin R. ParsonsFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie PublishersPublisher Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063338272Author Erik J BrownFormat HardbackPage Count 416Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 454g

#1 New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley takes us back into the world of Firekeeper's Daughter in this high-stakes mystery about the power of discovering your stolen history A Waterstones Best YA Books of 2023 A Financial Times Best YA...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781606998687Author Floyd GottfredsonFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Fantagraphics BooksPublisher Fantagraphics BooksWeight(grams) 1089gDimensions(mm)...

In the high-octane sequel to Boy Soldier, seventeen-year-old Danny and his grandfather, ex-SAS explosives expert Fergus, are on the run again, with their cover in southern Spain blown. Encouraged by the mysterious Deveraux, they return to London to...

Immerse yourself in the world of the spellbinding genius Leonardo da Vinci, master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. From his futuristic inventions to the breadth of his artistic skill, discover the fascinating life and legacy of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947607477Author Bella ForrestFormat PaperbackPage Count 406Imprint Nightlight PressPublisher Hot Pancakes LtdWeight(grams) 595gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...