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Flann O'Brien's innovative metafictional work, whose unruly characters strike out their own paths in life to the frustration of their author, At Swim-Two-Birds is a brilliant impressionistic jumble of ideas, mythology and nonsense published in Penguin...

'Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message' Daily Mail 'Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart' Guardian The new children's book from No. 1...

A plucky little robin sets out on an epic journey. Through dark forests, driving rain, clapping thunder and flashing lightning. Across frozen wastes, huge mountains and stormy seas he flies. And all the while he's dreaming of home. Of her. But will he...

When the day is done and sleep draws near, When the moon's aglow and stars appear. I'll whisper something crystal clear - Words meant just for you to hear. As nighttime falls and the moon starts to shine, parents and children across the world...

This bright, friendly activity book is both entertaining and educational. Young children will have lots of fun joining the dots and finding the hidden pictures - and developing their number skills and pencil control at the same time.Book InformationISBN...

The World of Pokemon turns 25 in 2021Ash Ketchum is heading out on a quest to search for new Pokemon across the regions. Join him and Pikachu in every region, from the metropolis of Kanto's Saffron City to the murky wild lands of Galar. Ash is on the...

Contains: The Umbrella Man; Dip in the Pool; The Butler; The Hitchhiker; Mr Botibol; My Lady Love, My Dove; The Way Up to Heaven; Parson's Pleasure; The Sound Machine; The Wish.About the AuthorRoald Dahl, the best-loved of children's writers, was born in...

"Destroying other people isn't going to make you feel any better.""That suggests you've never destroyed an enemy before. It's actually quite fulfilling."EMMYElliott Springs has small-town values, cobblestone streets, perfect scenery. These are things I...

Book of Longing is Leonard Cohen's astonishing new collection of poems, the first since Book of Mercy was published nearly three decades ago.Leonard Cohen made his name as a poet before he came to worldwide attention as a singer and songwriter. Book of...

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Michael Morpurgo tells a new story about this milestone moment in British history. Aunty Iris always treasured her small painting of a boat, painted by her close friend Alfie many...

An unforgettable portrait of London and one of the most talked about debuts of all time!'The almost preposterous talent was clear from the first pages' GuardianOn New Years Day 1975, the day of his almost-suicide, life said yes to Archie Jones. Not OK or...

Do you like exploring, animals and adventure? Then join The Adventure Club this summer!A brand new illustrated series for younger readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author Jess Butterworth - writer of classic adventure stories in...

Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once Harlan Coben brings us his most shocking-and deeply personal-thriller yet. And it all begins when Myron Bolitar's ex tells him he's a father . . . of a dying thirteen-year-old boy. Myron...

A pocket-sized book full of puzzles, doodles and drawings to help time fly on any plane journey. Children can find the names of aeroplane stunts in a word search, draw and colour piles of luggage and find the route through an airport maze to the terminal...

An interactive pop up unicorn book that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes...

The first book in Philip Pullman's classic Sally Lockhart quartet in a beautiful new edition. Soon after Sally Lockhart's father drowns at sea, she receives an anonymous letter. The dire warning it contains makes a man die of fear ...

Meet Starwhal, the narwhal with sparkle-tastic powers! In this magical mermaid adventure.Millie the mermaid has come to the Magic Pet Shop. And she's in luck. There's a brand-new, super-special pet for sale ... Starwhal! A narwhal with the power to make...

Fall in love with Jilly Cooper, one of Britain's most popular authors, in this wonderful collection of upbeat and hilarious short stories. Fans of Jojo Moyes, Marian Keyes, Dolly Alderton and Jane Fallon will love this perfect dose of escapism -...

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' Set before and during the French Revolution in the cities of Paris and London, A Tale of Two...

This book is not a how-to-guide. It won't tell you how to get your baby to sleep, how to deal with toddler tantrums, how to be a good parent, a cool parent or even a renegade parent. It is a book about parenting that contains absolutely no useful advice...

The stage is set, and the witch-hunt is about to begin . . . *** A spellbinding debut novel perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Laura Purcell and Bridget Collins. *** ...

Meet five adorable piglets in this delightful addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to...

This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Croatia. It covers top attractions like Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rab Town, as well as hidden gems,...

**Shortlisted for 'best novel' in the 2021 Ngaio Marsh Awards!**A regular weekday morning veers drastically off-course for a group of strangers whose paths cross in a London cafe - their lives never to be the same again when an apparently crazed gunman...

AS SEEN ON ITVXOVER HALF A MILLION COPIES OF APPLE TREE YARD SOLD'The perfect thriller.' Stylist'Scarily plausible . . . desperately moving.' Guardian'Gripping.' Good HousekeepingThe novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Platform Seven at 4am:...

Reissued for the Originals series of powerful teen fiction. Nobody wants Tulip in their gang. She skives off school, cheeks the teachers and makes herself unpopular with her classmates by telling awful lies.None of this matters to Natalie who finds Tulip...

Duggee and the Squirrels are off on a camping adventure!Will they be able to find the perfect place to pitch their tents and who will they meet along the way? Lift the flaps to find out.Join Duggee and the Squirrels on this fun adventure outside the...

The PERFECT GIFT for Mum would be to let her take the day off while you do everything for her. Why not get her this book instead?----------------This is mum.A mum has two very important jobs to do. One is to look after her children.The other is to do...

The fate of Rome, and thousands of lives, rests on the shoulders of one man.After murdering his brother, and taking the position of Emperor for himself, Caracalla orders a brutal purge of the supporters of Geta.Meanwhile, Caracalla's ally Marcellus has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906462024Author Winifred WatsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Persephone Books LtdPublisher Persephone Books LtdWeight(grams) 304gDimensions(mm)...

Sail away to beautiful Croatia for summer sun, sparkling turquoise seas and a will-they-won't-they romance you won't be able to put down! When no-nonsense, down-to-earth Maddie Wilcox is...

Pre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan's new novel Beach House Summer now - coming May 2022! Praise for Sarah Morgan: 'Joyful, uplifting and overflowing with love. Sarah's writing speaks straight to my heart'...

Artists who work from photographic source material need to learn how to adapt and improve in order to create a successful painting. Geoff Kersey is a master of this way of working, and here he shows how it is done. Reference photographs, colour charts...

This "mini" sized version of the New York Times bestseller showcases astounding natural phenomena, far-flung landscapes, and uncommon animal species, shot by star National Geographic photographers. Volcanic lightning cuts through the night sky. A lone...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!WHOOSH! Inside the Great Glass Elevator, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and his family are cruising a thousand feet above the chocolate factory.They can see the whole world...

A heartbreaking, enduring and masterfully told story set in the battlefields of the First World War from the international number one bestselling author Lesley PearseWar threatens to take all she has loved and lived for . . .On the outbreak of war, Belle...

Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn't know how to talk about it - but then along comes the Boo ... A charming new Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff. Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn't know how to talk about it - but...

From multi-award-winning Neil Gaiman comes a spectacularly silly, mind-bendingly clever, brilliantly bonkers adventure - with lip-smackingly gorgeous illustrations by Chris Riddell. 'A self-referential gem ... Both author and illustrator are craftsmen...

JoJo and Gran Gran are taking a trip to the beach to build a sandcastle. But when JoJo's sandcastle gets trodden on, she feels sad. Can Gran Gran show JoJo that even if their sandcastle doesn't last forever, making memories together is what matters...

Join in the festive fun with this funny, rhyming Christmas adventure for preschoolers. With tabs to push, pull and slide on every page!When Father Christmas sets off to deliver the presents, poor Bear is left behind in the workshop. How will he make it...