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The Boy Who Fell into a Book - Alan Ayckbourn
Rockfist Slim s enemies have just plunged him into yet another desperate situation when Kevin has to close his detective book and go to sleep. But his own adventure is only just beginning. Fast-moving, fun and full of special effects, Ayckbourn s wonderfully inventive play for children brings alive several well-known children s books as Kevin and Rockfist Slim escape the baddies and plunge into many different worlds.The Boy Who Fell into a Book premiered at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, in December 1998.
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Who
The story of a boy who fell into a book . . . with a guest appearance from the Little Bad Wolf. From Children s Laureate Lauren Child.Now if you were going to fall into a book, a book of fairy tales would probably not be your first choice. Because in every story there is always a wicked this, an evil that or a hungry somebody. It could only happen to Herb, child star of that thrilling tale, Beware of the Storybook Wolves. Equally loved by children young and old, this brilliantly original picture book is perfect for sharing together. From the creator of the award-winning, bestselling Charlie and Lola series. Open it if you dare! A thrilling story to scare your socks off. The Bookseller Wonderfully imaginative... Absorbing and with fantastical, zany pictures. The Observer Very, very funny and definitely not to be missed! Books for Keeps
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The Boy Who Fell From the Sky - Benjamin Dean
Combining the warmth and heart of Ross Welford’s The 1,000 Year Old Boy with the epic adventure and inseparable friendship of Frank Cottrell Boyce’s Cosmic comes an otherworldly new middle grade adventure from the award-winning Benjamin Dean. Twelve-year-old Zed has always been fascinated by the Demons that fall from the sky. His whole life his dad has worked as a Hunter, tasked with eliminating Demons once and for all, and Zed hopes to one day follow in his footsteps. But then one night Spark appears and disrupts everything Zed thought he knew. Because this Demon is nothing like the myths – he’s a frightened boy, no older than Zed, who wants to go back home. Can Zed stand up for what’s right, even if it means going against his own family?Praise for Benjamin Dean: ‘Warm-hearted and cheering, with a dash of sparkle’ – Guardian #39;A life-affirming, must-read #39; – The Independent #39;The novel wears its heart on its sleeve, and it is a very big heart #39; – Financial Times #39;Funny, fresh and full of heart #39; – Katie Tsang, co-author of DRAGON MOUNTAIN ‘Vibrant, funny and wise – a book to savour’ – Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS #39;A joyful and thoughtful celebration of family, identity and inclusivity #39; – Anna James, author of the PAGES CO. series
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Charlie Morphs Into a Mammoth - Copeland Sam
The third hilarious adventure for Charlie McGuffin, the boy who changes into animals when he gets nervous.Charlie McGuffin is an actual superhero. He s gained control over his wacky ability to change into animals - he s even able to use it to turn the tables on school bully Dylan. But there are some things Charlie can t control, like the arguments his parents keep having (which are making him more worried than ever) or the mysterious animal disappearances spreading through town (which might be connected to Charlie himself).Can Charlie unravel the mystery of the pet-nappings before his biggest secret is revealed to the world...?Praise for Charlie Changes into a Chicken: My body couldn t help but shake with laughter Maren, age 10 Belly-busting hilarity The Guardian Cleverly daft storytelling at its very, very best Maz Evans, author of Who Let The Gods Out? The best kind of silly The ObserverCharlie Changes into a Chicken has been: Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children s Book Prize! Longlisted for the Brandford Boase Award! Longlisted for the Blue Peter Award! The Guardian and The Telegraph s Book of the Year!
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The Night Stalker - Philip Carlo
Decades after Richard Ramirez left thirteen dead and paralyzed the city of Los Angeles, his name is still synonymous with fear, torture, and sadistic murder. Philip Carlo s classic The Night Stalker, based on years of meticulous research and extensive interviews with Ramirez, revealed the killer and his horrifying crimes to be even more chilling than anyone could have imagined. From watching his cousin commit murder at age eleven to his nineteen death sentences to the juror who fell in love with him, the story of Ramirez is a bizarre and spellbinding descent into the very heart of human evil.
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Just the Two of Us - Polly Noakes
When Stella makes a new friend and doesn t need her imaginary friend, Arlo, anymore, can he find his own path? One night, Arlo comes for Stella. Soon, he becomes her very best friend and they do everything together, just the two of them. But when Stella meets Sid, the boy who moves in next door, everything changes. Poor Arlo feels forgotten. Perhaps Stella doesnâ ™t need him any more. Maybe itâ ™s time Arlo finds a friend of his own who will be with him always.
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Just the Two of Us - Polly Noakes
When Stella makes a new friend and doesn t need her imaginary friend Arlo anymore, can he find his own path?One night, Arlo comes for Stella. Soon, he becomes her very best friend and they do everything together, just the two of them. But when Stella meets Sid, the boy who moves in next door, everything changes. Poor Arlo feels forgotten. Perhaps Stella doesnâ ™t need him any more. Maybe itâ ™s time Arlo finds a friend of his own who will be with him always. An uplifting and heartwarming story about finding your way in life.
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The Boy Who Lived with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 2) - Shepherd Andy
The second book in a wonderfully funny and sparky series: THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children s Book Prize Irresistible ... a modern classic GUARDIAN on The Boy Who Grew Dragons A warm-hearted debut ... lovely, expressive, characterful SUNDAY TIMES on The Boy Who Grew DragonsTomas has a secret - a big secret. He has his own tiny dragon, Flicker! A dragon which grew on a very special tree at the bottom of his grandad s garden. And not only that - his friends Ted, Kai and Kat have dragons too, all grown on the same dragonfruit tree ...Having your own dragon is magical - but Tomas is also about to find out what living with a dragon is REALLY like. When the fire-breathing kicks in and you get singed every five seconds, it s like having an unpredictable volcano in your pocket. Learning to train the dragons and keep them out of trouble at school and home will take all Tomas s creativity and patience ... What is more, the dragonfruit tree is starting to look droopy and unwell. Tomas and his friends have got to do all they can restore it to health and uncover its deepest mysteries, as well as trying to work out what big secret local bully Liam, King of Trouble , has got up his sleeve ... One thing is for sure, life is never dull when you have a dragon in your pocket.
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea - Axie Oh
For generations, deadly storms have ravaged Mina s homeland. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curse them with death and despair. To appease him, each year a maiden is thrown into the sea, in the hopes that one day the true bride will be chosen and end the suffering.Many believe Shim Cheong - Mina s brother s beloved - to be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is sacrificed, Mina s brother follows her, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong s stead.Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina finds the Sea God, trapped in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man and a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits, Mina sets out to wake him and bring an end to the storms once and for all.But she doesn t have much time: a human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking . . .The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is a magical feminist retelling of a classic Korean legend, perfect for fans of Uprooted and Miyazaki s Spirited Away.
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The Boy Who Lost His Spark - Maggie O’Farrellová
â œAn autumnal balm for anyone in need of a little magic in their lives. â “ Alex O Connell, Children s Book of the Week, the Timesâ œA glorious book, perfect as a gift.â â “ LoveReading4Kidsâ œThis beautiful book will tug at the heart of any reader regardless of age. [â ¦] No one would be unhappy after seeing the stunning illustrations that accompany this extraordinary story.â â “ Sunday Times, â œThe 60 childrenâ ™s books you should buy this Christmas as chosen by the booksellers of Irelandâ â œA gentle, empowering tale with entrancing illustrations.â â “ Daily Mailâ œWonderfully magical â “ Mariella Frostrup, Times Radioâ œDramatic, incredibly evocative and full of atmosphere this is a stunning read. - Armadillo Magazineâ œThe Boy Who Lost His Spark, undeniably has a magical, timeless quality to it, reminiscent of those ancient Celtic legends. [â ¦] timeless â “ Irish Independentâ œExploring how we deal with pain, loneliness and tough emotions when we face changes and challenges, itâ ™s a beautiful book for everyone. â “ Pick Me Upâ ™s Book of the Weekâ œThe Boy Who Lost His Spark is a beautifully-crafted, old-fashioned folk story with a contemporary spin. [â ¦] A gorgeous, heartwarming tale. â “ RTE.ie, 10 best Irish children s books of 2022 An enchanting book. The stunning illustrations are such a treasure, creating an atmosphere and sense of wonder about the story. â “ The School Librarianâ œA really delightful story for 7-9 years. The story is beautifully told and the full colour illustrations are just gorgeous and really enhance the text. I loved it and it is an ideal book for an adult to read to a child or class or for a child to read alone.â â “ Read for Goodâ œThis tender tale s folkloric magic is heightened by Daniela Terrazzini s atmospheric illustrations.â â “ Best childrenâ ™s and YA books of 2022, Guardian- WINNER of the KPMG Children s Books Ireland Honour Award for Fiction- Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for IllustrationSomeone in this house was sad but pretending not to be. Someone â “ and this thought made a smile curl up on its face â “ needed some nouka-mischief. From Maggie O Farrell, the best-selling and award-winning author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait, comes a picture book about a boy who overcomes the unhappiness of moving house, and how â “ through the power of storytelling and connecting to his feelings â “ he regains his inner spark. When Jem and his family move to the countryside, he doesnâ ™t like his new home one bit. Itâ ™s an old cottage on the side of a hill, where strange things keep happening: shoes are filled up with conkers, the stairs become tangled in a woollen maze. Jemâ ™s sister Verity is certain it is the work of a â œnoukaâ , an ancient creature from local folklore that lives deep down inside the hill. Jem, however, is adamant that there is no such thing. But this small mythical creature, so attuned to the hearts and minds of others, does exist. And, whatâ ™s more, it is determined, through mischief and mayhem, to help Jem reignite the spark within himself once more. - The second book in a trilogy of modern fairy tales by Maggie O Farrell and Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini featuring children with real life problems and the mythical creatures that attend to them. - Look out for Where Snow Angels Go and When the Stammer Came to Stay. - An ideal Christmas gift and a truly enchanting read. - Perfect for children aged 5-8 with themes of family bonds, dyslexia, moving house, myth and folklore.
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Saga of the Swamp Thing Book One - Alan Moore
Before Watchmen, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book The Swamp Thing. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book history.With modern-day issues explored against a backdrop of horror, The Swamp Thing stories became commentaries on environmental, political and social issues, unflinching in their relevance. Saga of the Swamp Thing Book One collects issues #20-27 of this seminal series including the never-before-reprinted Saga of The Swamp Thing #20, where Moore takes over as writer and concludes the previous storyline.Book One begins with the story The Anatomy Lesson, a haunting origin story that reshapes Swamp Thing mythology with terrifying revelations that begin a journey of discovery and adventure that will take him across the stars and beyond.
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The One We Fell in Love With - Paige Toon
*** SELECTED FOR THE ZOELLA BOOK CLUB ***Escape to the summer and feel the warmth of Paige Toon #39;s storytellingPhoebe is caught between a rock and a hard place. Settle down and get married, or return to the French Alps to pursue her passion? Eliza is in love with someone who is no longer hers. In fact, he probably never was… And her dream of becoming a successful musician seems to be vanishing before her eyes.Rose is out of a job and out of a boyfriend. To make matters worse, she’s been forced to move back in with her mother… But these very different girls have one thing in common. Angus. The one they fell in love with…Praise for Paige Toon #39;s novels: #39;You #39;ll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted #39; MARIAN KEYES #39;I blubbed, I laughed and I fell in love... utterly heart-wrenching #39; GIOVANNA FLETCHER #39;Devoured this in one sitting #39; COSMOPOLITAN #39;An absorbing and emotional read #39; HEAT
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The Boy Who Dreamed of Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 4) - Shepherd Andy
A delicious series that is as unexpected, as hilarious and as more-ish as any you could wish for - or grow! A true must-read for anyone who believes that a little magic, coupled with the soils of a garden, can bring forth a brilliant adventure or three Onjali Rauf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class Shepherd has created a magical series that makes eyes shine with wonder, hearts swell with warmth, and rooms fill with giggles Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsEleven-year-old Tomas has a secret friend like no other: Flicker, a dragon with glittering eyes and scales that flicker from fiery orange to ruby red. But Tomas is also having to get used to Flicker being away, now that his dragon s home is back in the frosty North. Adventure is never far away for Tomas, though - as he finds out when another dragon hatches on the dragonfruit tree at the bottom of the garden, a dragon who quite quickly decides he is sticking firmly with Tomas! Zing is a tiny dragon with oversized wings, who causes havoc wherever he goes.When a new girl, Aura, starts at school, proclaiming herself to be a dragon expert, Tomas is thrown into confusion. He is the one with the dragons and the dragonfruit tree, after all! Before he knows it, Tomas has blurted out his secret to Aura, and sets in motion a chain of events which will lead to adventures and mayhem aplenty ...
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The Man Who Fell to Earth - Walter Tevis
Thomas Jerome Newton is an extraterrestrial from the planet Anthea, which has been devastated by a series of nuclear wars, and whose inhabitants are twice as intelligent as human beings. When he lands on Earth - in Kentucky, disguised as a human - it s with the intention of saving his own people from extinction. Newton patents some very advanced Anthean technology, which he uses to amass a fortune.He begins to build a spaceship to help the last 300 Antheans migrate to Earth. Meanwhile, Nathan Bryce, a chemistry professor in Iowa, is intrigued by some of the new products Newton s company brings to the market, and already suspects Newton of being an alien. As Bryce and the FBI close in, Newton finds his own clarity and sense of purpose diminishing.Inspiring adaptations starring David Bowie and Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Man Who Fell To Earth brought Walter Tevis wide recognition and critical acclaim. It was nominated for the Hugo award, and the 1976 film was nominated for the Nebula, Saturn and Hugo awards. Beautiful science fiction - New York Times This is one of the finest science fiction novels of its period - J.R.Dunn Tevis writes . . .with power and poetry and tension - Washington PostWelcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction
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The Girl Who Fell From The Sky - Simon Mawer
An utterly gripping tale of love and espionage in Occupied France by the Man Booker Prize shortlisted author of The Glass Room (Daily Mail)Marian Sutro is an outsider: the daughter of a diplomat, brought up on the shores of Lake Geneva and in England, half French, half British, naive yet too clever for her own good. But when she is recruited from her desk job by SOE, the Special Operations Executive, to go undercover in wartime France, it seems her hybrid status - and fluent French - will be of service to a greater, more dangerous cause.Trained in sabotage, dead-drops, how to perform under interrogation and how to kill, Marian parachutes into south-west France, her official mission to act as a Resistance courier. But her real destination is Paris, where she must seek out family friend Clément Pelletier, once the focus of her adolescent desires. A nuclear physicist engaged in the race for a new and terrifying weapon, he is of urgent significance to her superiors. As she struggles through the strange, lethal landscape of the Occupation towards this reunion, what completes her training is the understanding that war changes everything, and neither love nor fatherland may be trusted. There are many shades of Graham Greene here... [The Girl Who Fell From the Sky] delivers its story with the same delicate, stropped-razor deadliness that creeps up on you like Harry Lime in the shadows, nastily irresistible -Financial Times Mawer cranks up the tension; as spy stuff this is as good as Le Carré or Eric Ambler, no higher praise possible -The Scotsman
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The Boy Who Would Be King - Michael Morpurgo
A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation. There once was a boy who was going to be king one day... From the Nation s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our new monarch, King Charles III, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. There once was a little boy, born a prince. Encouraged by his parents, he grew up with a passion for the countryside, wanting to look after it. Then, as the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history, he dedicated decades of his life to raising awareness for conservation. Now our king, his devoted work will continue to inspire the protection of our planet for future generations. This allegorical story tells how - with the help of a tiny acorn - a wise old woman gives a lonely boy, who would be king, the courage and determination to change the world for the better, for everyone. An exquisite companion to There Once is a Queen, this commemoration of King Charles III s coronation is a gift book truly to be treasured.
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The Boy Who Lived with the Dead - Kate Ellis
A child haunted by the past. A village troubled by secrets. A powerful story of loss, malice and deception Ann CleevesThe second historical thriller in the Albert Lincoln series by bestselling crime writer Kate Ellis. 1920. Scotland Yard detective DI Albert Lincoln is still reeling from the disturbing events of the previous year when he s called away from London to a new case in the North West of England. Before the War he led the unsuccessful investigation into the murder of little Jimmy Rudyard in the village of Mabley Ridge. Now a woman has been murdered there and another child is missing, the sole witness being a traumatised boy who lives in a cemetery lodge. Albert is determined that this time him he will find the truth . . . and the missing child.When Albert delves into the lives of the village residents he uncovers shocking secrets and obsessions. Then, as more bodies are discovered, he realises that his young witness from the cemetery lodge is in grave danger, from somebody he calls the Shadow Man .As Albert discovers more about the victims he finds information that might bring him a step closer not only to Jimmy s killer but to solving a mystery of his own: the whereabouts of his lost son.What readers are saying about The Boy Who Lived with the Dead: Outstanding Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars A fantastic read whichkept me guessing right until the last few pages Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Superb! Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Compulsivereading . . . very cleverly constructed withplenty of twists Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Hard to put the book down Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars [Kate Ellis] must be a genius Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Excellent Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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The Boy Who Painted The World - Tom McLaughlin
When a boy stumbles into a blank book, he thinks it looks very empty . . . until he meets a determined paintbrush. Although the boy is certain that he can t draw or paint, he s encouraged to try-and the results are surprising. An ordinary square can become a dumper truck, and a messy blob of paint can become a Messy-saurus (that s a scribbly sort of dinosaur). In fact, it soon becomes clear that anything can be turned into something. With a bit of imagination, the possibilities are endless! Written and illustrated by bestselling author Tom McLaughlin, The Boy Who Painted The World is a celebration of creativity and turning mistakes into magic.
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The Kid Who Fell Through Time - James Greg, Smith Chris
â ˜Angus had never been very interested in history until he visited it by accident one Tuesday night.â ™History has always seemed pretty boring to Angus. Who cares about things that happened thousands of years ago? Totally pointless! Thatâ ™s what Angus thinks until the day he accidentally falls into a shopping trolley and ends up travelling through time with Marge, the lady who runs the cheese counter at the local supermarket, and who is also FROM THE FUTURE.And so begins the most epic adventure of his life â “ exploring a market in Roman Britain, hanging out with Shakespeare, making new friends in Ancient Egypt. Oh, and trying to escape the Evil Emperor Kragg from the 99th Century who is determined to destroy the planet.Can Angus and his new friends make it out of the past unscathed and, more importantly, is camel cheese really as bad as you imagine? Only time will tell!This epic and hilarious time travel adventure takes you from Roman Britain to the Ancient Egyptians. An ideal read for Key Stage 2 learners.
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The Story of Tutankhamun: An Intimate Life of the Boy who Became King - Garry J. Shaw
A lively new biography of Tutankhamun horbar;published for the hundredth anniversary of his tomb’s modern discovery The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 sparked imaginations across the globe. While Howard Carter emptied its treasures, Tut-mania gripped the world horbar;and in many ways, never left. But who was the “boy king,” and what was his life really like? Garry J. Shaw tells the full story of Tutankhamun’s reign and his modern rediscovery. As pharaoh, Tutankhamun had to manage an empire, navigate influential courtiers, and suffer the pain of losing at least two children horbar;all before his nineteenth birthday. Shaw explores the boy king’s treasures and possessions, from a lock of his grandmother’s hair to a reed cut with his own hands. He looks too at Ankhesenamun, Tutankhamun’s wife, and the power queens held. This is a compelling new biography that weaves together intriguing details about ancient Egyptian culture, its beliefs, and its place in the wider world.
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The Boy Who Followed Ripley - Patricia Highsmithová
The continuing adventures of Ripley, played by Matt Damon in The Talented Mr Ripley.When a troubled young runaway arrives on Tom Ripley s French estate, he is drawn into a world he thought he d left behind: the seedy underworld of Berlin, involving kidnapping plots, lies and deception. Ripley becomes the boy s protector as friendship develops between the young man with a guilty conscience and the older one with no conscience at all.The Boy Who Followed Ripley is followed by Ripley Under Water.
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The Boy Who Lived - David Holmes
THE INSPIRATIONAL MEMOIR FROM HARRY POTTER STUNTMAN DAVID HOLMES, WITH A FOREWORD BY DANIEL RADCLIFFE: PERFECT FOR HARRY POTTER FANS As stunt double to Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, stuntman David Holmes helped to move J.K. Rowling s era-defining story from the page to the big screen. His work as a real-life Fall Guy enabled him to create some of the most memorable action sequences in the Wizarding World, as he became the first person ever to play Quidditch. In living his own hero s journey, David was also one of only a handful of people to have worn the iconic wizard s cape, glasses and scar in front of the cameras.That is, until an accident changed his life forever.During the making of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, David broke his neck in a stunt rehearsal and was instantly paralysed. From talented junior gymnast and stunt prodigy to fully qualified Hollywood stuntman, his story is a brutally honest portrait of a man who lost everything but found different ways to reimagine new possibilities with love, friendship and optimism - and he later co-created a BAFTA-nominated documentary about his life. David s behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest film series of all time is both jaw-dropping and hilarious.Powerful and emotional, his is a story of hope and vulnerability and paints a picture of what it truly takes to rebuild a life and become The Boy Who Lived. -------------What readers think: Brutally honest, utterly engaging, deeply sad yet incredibly uplifting. A must-read. âââââ A million stars for this incredible book. âââââ A beautifully authentic story and I m a better person for having read it. âââââ I m not normally a reader, but I managed to finish this book in two days. A spectacular piece of writing! âââââ
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The Boy Who Lived - David Holmes
A story of resilience, pain and joy - inews As stunt double to Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, stuntman David Holmes helped to move J.K. Rowling s era-defining story from the page to the big screen. His work as a real-life Fall Guy enabled him to create some of the most memorable action sequences in the Wizarding World, as he became the first person ever to play Quidditch. In living his own hero s journey, David was also one of only a handful of people to have worn the iconic wizard s cape, glasses and scar in front of the cameras.That is, until an accident changed his life forever.During the making of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, David broke his neck in a stunt rehearsal and was instantly paralysed. From talented junior gymnast and stunt prodigy to fully qualified Hollywood stuntman, his story is a brutally honest portrait of a man who lost everything but found different ways to reimagine new possibilities with love, friendship and optimism - and he later co-created a BAFTA-nominated documentary about his life. David s behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest film series of all time is both jaw-dropping and hilarious. Powerful and emotional, his is a story of hope and vulnerability and paints a picture of what it truly takes to rebuild a life and become The Boy Who Lived.
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The Boy Who Saw True
The Boy Who Saw True is based on the diary entries of a young Victorian boy whose extraordinary supernatural talent reveals itself within these pages. By turns naïve, insightful, funny and moving, it is an extremely convincing account of a precocious paranormal talent, and all the more persuasive because the young diarist never sets out to win over his readers. Born with incredible clairvoyant powers, the anonymous author could see auras and spirits, yet failed to realise that other people were not similarly gifted. This remarkable book has become a paranormal classic.
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The Boy Who Lost Fairyland - Catherynne M. Valenteová
When a young troll named Hawthorn is stolen from Fairyland by the Golden Wind, he becomes a changeling - a human boy - in the strange city of Chicago, a place no less bizarre and magical than Fairyland when seen through trollish eyes.Left with a human family, Hawthorn struggles with his troll nature and his changeling fate. But when he turns twelve, he stumbles upon a way back home, to a Fairyland much changed from the one he remembers.Soon, Hawthorn finds himself at the centre of a changeling revolution - until he comes face to face with a beautiful young Scientiste with very big, very red assistant . . .With The Boy Who Lost Fairyland, Catherynne M. Valente s wisdom and wit will continue to charm readers of all ages.
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The Boy Who Grew Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 1) - Shepherd Andy
Irresistible ... a modern classic GUARDIAN A warm-hearted debut ... lovely, expressive, characterful SUNDAY TIMESWhen Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad s garden, he doesn t think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker ...Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very ... unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker - and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens - more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons ...The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series.
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The Boy Who Flew with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 3) - Shepherd Andy
Tomas can t imagine life without his little dragon Flicker. He s become more than a pet - he s a friend like no other. And growing dragons on the dragonfruit tree in the garden with his friends Ted, Kat and Kai is the most amazing thing ever. But Tomas has promised Grandad something - that he and his friends will let their dragons go back to where they belong. The only problem is - that isn t such an easy thing to do. Not when they are still having so much fun with dragons Flicker, Sunny, Crystal and Dodger. Not when they still have to work out where the dragons home is, and how to get the dragons to leave. And not when Tomas is so close to uncovering the true story of the mysterious dragonfruit tree ...
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The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh - Helen Rutter
Billy loves telling jokes . . . but there s one thing he feels is standing in his way of being a comic: his stutter. In The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh, debut author Helen Rutter shows how Billy finds his own triumph . . . with lots of laughs along the way.Billy Plimpton has a big dream: to become a famous comedian when he grows up. He already knows a lot of jokes, but thinks he has one big problem standing in his way: his stutter.At first, Billy thinks the best way to deal with this is to . . . never say a word. That way, the kids in his new school won t hear him stammer. But soon he finds out this is NOT the best way to deal with things. (For one thing, it s very hard to tell a joke without getting a word out.)As Billy makes his way toward the spotlight, a lot of funny things (and some less funny things) happen to him. In the end, the whole school will know --If you think you can hold Billy Plimpton back, be warned: The joke will soon be on you.
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The Funniest Boy in the World - Helen Rutter
Billy Plimpton took to the stage and captivated the crowd at thetriumphant ending to THE BOY WHO MADE EVERYONE LAUGH, and in thesequel, he s going to go viral. Celebrity comedian Leo Leggetttakes Billy under his wing, as his new sidekick: when Leo tweetsa clip of his stand-up act, Billy suddenly becomes the mostfamous boy in the country. At first, this is GREAT - all the kidsat school think he s cool and he gets to appear on his favouritemorning TV show. But Leo s motives turn out to be shady and Billymust turn the tables in a very public way...The idea for this story came from Helen Rutter s son, who hasa stammer: she wanted to write the book that he would love to read,starring a child like him.
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The Woman Who Fell - Matthew Frank
The masterfully-crafted new crime thriller, featuring haunted army veteran and Detective Constable Joseph StarkEXTRAVAGANT WEALTH. HIGH ART. MURDER . . .â ˜The best book in the Joe Stark series by far. A truly brilliant mystery that builds to a thrilling climaxâ ™ - JAMES BENMOREâ ˜Stark is on top form in this twisty tale . . . a deeply satisfying readâ ™ - SARAH HILARY----Lucinda Drummond, art history expert, was beautiful, clever, successful and loved.When she is found at the bottom of her museum s Tulip Staircase during the pinnacle event of her career, people are as shocked as they are suspicious.Who could have wanted her dead?Detectives Joe Stark and Fran Millhaven are quick on the case, leading them into a world of high art and extravagant wealth that proves far more twisted than they could have imagined.As the bodies begin to mount, and the case grows ever more complex, Stark and Fran must race to discover the perpetrator â “ before the next victim falls . . .----â ˜A gripping thriller, packed with dark twists and unexpected turns which kept me guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Slow Horsesâ ™ - JESSICA BULLPRAISE FOR MATTHEW FRANK: Tense and twisty . . . completely gripping. I ignored children, a ringing phone, hunger, everything just to devour the last hundred pages Karen Perry, Sunday Times bestselling author of Your Closest Friend A clever compelling spiderweb of a plot Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband s Wife Seriously good . . . a tightly plotted thrilling page turner of a book James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean series
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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, 3rd Edition - Maia Szalavitz, Bruce D. Perry
In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery How does trauma affect a child #39;s mind—and how can that mind recover? Child psychiatrist Dr. Bruce D. Perry has helped children faced with unimaginable horror: genocide survivors, murder witnesses, kidnapped teenagers, and victims of family violence. In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry tells their stories of trauma and transformation and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope. Deftly combining unforgettable case histories with his own compassionate, insightful strategies for rehabilitation, Perry explains what happens to children’s brains when they are exposed to extreme stress—and reveals the unexpected measures that can be taken to ease such pain and help them grow into healthy adults. Only when we understand the science of the mind and the power of love and nurturing can we hope to heal the spirit of even the most wounded child.
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Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy Who Cried Fish - A.F. Harrold
â ˜Freewheeling frivolityâ ™ â “ Financial Timesâ ˜Once, and once only, there was a boy whose name was Fizzlebert.â ™ Fizzlebert Stump lives in a circus. His mum s a clown, his best friend is a bearded boy, and he sticks his head in a lion s mouth every night. Other than that, he s pretty normal. When Fish the sea lion goes missing Fizzlebert tracks down the runaway beast to an Aquarium, which has problems of its own. Fish (not Fish the sea lion, fish. Keep up.) are going missing, and the Admiral blames the circus. Can Fizzlebert solve the mystery, avoid an over-enthusiastic crocodile, and find his friend?The story of a boy, a lion, a sea lion, fish (but fewer than there used to be), a possible pirate, a temperamental cook and a very surprising octopus.
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Moral and cautionary tales of a boy who learns the consequences of his actions, and of a donkey who discovers the value of being himself, and not pretending to be something he s not. Specially written and packed with colourful illustrations to engage the reader, this book has been specifically designed with large text in a simple font, to build reading confidence and ability.
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The Boy Who Loved Maps - Kari Allen, G. Brian Karas
This enchanting picture book about a map-making boy who is stumped when a girl asks him for a map of the perfect place helps readers appreciate the charms of their own neighborhood--and even shows them how to make a map of it! The Mapmaker loves maps. He loves to collect them, to study them, and most of all, he loves to make them. But when a girl asks for a map of a perfect place, the Mapmaker is perplexed. She wants a map to a toes-in-the-sand-warm, X-marks-the-spot-place filled with treasures, where it smells like her birthday and she can zip around like a dragonfly. Surely, a place that is all of these things can t exist...can it? Well, after a fun-filled day of exploring the neighborhood, the Mapmaker will discover that the perfect place--home--has been right in front of him all along. Here is a picture book, as creative as it is charming, that celebrates home, and is a gentle reminder to look around and appreciate what surrounds you.
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The Boy who Cried Wolf - Saffy Jenkins
A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins.A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins.Pink A/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.Children can recap the journey of the boy as he plays tricks using the story map on pages 14â “15.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development
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The Boy Who Belonged to the Sea - Denis Theriault
An award-winning story of friendship and the power of imagination, from the celebrated author of The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman The loss of a parent brought them together. Two boys united by grief. Set on the rugged north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada, where the wind merges with the forest and the waves, where albatross whirl overhead and snow lies deep on the land, two lonely boys form a powerful friendship. Together they take refuge in a magical undersea world of their own creation, searching for a sense of belonging. But for one of them the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur, and the loyalty of his friend is put to the test in a journey that threatens to end in tragedy. Infused with his characteristic charm, Denis Thériault’s novel The Boy Who Belonged to the Sea is a powerful fable about the pain of losing someone you love and the longing for security, which has touched readers’ hearts all over the world.
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The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale - Ben Miller
Turn the page, share the adventure in the enchanting family fairytale from million-copy selling author Ben Miller. #39;A magical adventure #39; Sunday Express #39;Great for reading aloud #39; The Week Junior Lana loves stories. Especially the ones she and her brother, Harrison, share in their make-believe games. But when Harrison decides he’s too grown-up to play with Lana she finds herself feeling lonely. Until something magical happens . . . Hidden in the strange new supermarket in town, Lana discovers a portal to a fairytale world! But these aren’t the happy-ever-after fairytales that Lana knows, they are darker and more dangerous, and the characters need Lana’s help to defeat an evil witch. But she can’t do it alone. Can she convince Harrison to believe in stories again and journey to the world with her . . . before it’s too late? Fall into this bestselling classic adventure about the power of stories, with beautiful illustrations throughout from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini.*Have you ever wondered what your favourite fairytale characters are thinking? Once upon was only the start in the hilarious Diary of a Puss in Boots. OUT NOW!*
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The Boy with Flowers in His Hair - Jarvis
WINNER OF THE OSCAR S BOOK PRIZE 2023 WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023WINNER OF AN ACADEMY OF BRITISH COVER DESIGN AWARD 2023NOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDALSHORLISTED FOR THE BISHOP S STORTFORD COLLEGE PICTURE BOOK AWARD A sweet and inclusive tale of kindness and creativity The Sunday TimesHis name is David. Heâ ™s the boy with flowers in his hair and heâ ™s my best friend... David is the boy with flowers in his hair. Heâ ™s sweet and gentle, just like his petals. But when Davidâ ™s flowers begin to fall â “ a single petal at first, then every last blossom â “ his best friend never leaves his side. And through kindness and creativity, he even finds a way to give David his colour backâ ¦Beautifully illustrated and sensitively told, this story is about being there for someone when they are at their most vulnerable, and brings to life a pure and poignant friendship that children will never forget. This is a deceptively simple story that will pull at your heartstrings and fill you with warmth all at the same time. The Scotsman
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The Boy Who Saved a Bear - Nizrana Farook
A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear!
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The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous - David Baddiel
From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud story for readers of 8 and up that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of fame and friendshipâ ¦Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to Billy Smith. In fact, every single thing about him is ordinary, including his name. But when a documentary crew turns up at Billyâ ™s school to film the new TV series School Daze, everything changes.Billy shouldnâ ™t stand out: all the other kids are much more interesting than him. But when remixes of his boring class presentation go viral, Billy finds himself accidentally an overnight star. With his friends Bo and Rinor by his side, his life turns into a whirlwind of red carpets, TV shows, albums and even the possibility of meeting Sunshine De Marto â “ the coolest girl on the planet. But as everyone knows, fame comes with a priceâ ¦The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous is an epically entertaining tale, brought to life with illustrations by the brilliant Steven Lenton, which asks the question â “ what if everyone suddenly knew your nameâ ¦?
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The Boy Who Ruled the Monsters, Vol. 1 - Eight Nakamura, Ketsuyuki Tamon, Guilty Sin
The manga adaptation of The Boy Who Ruled the Monsters, a fantasy light novel series with a dark horse protagonist and LitRPG aesthetics!
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The Boy Who Flew - Fleur Hitchcock
What will Athan choose - flight or family? From the acclaimed author of Murder In Midwinter, Fleur Hitchcock s The Boy Who Flew is a thrilling, murderous tale set among the steep rooftops and slippery characters of Athan s intricately imagined world.
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The Boy Who Fooled the World - Lisa Thompson
Telling a little white lie now and then is harmless, right? But whatif it leads to you being a household name and international celebrity?Cole is the boy who fooled the world and finds himselftrapped in a huge web of lies... can he break free?
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The Boy Who Sang with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 5) - Shepherd Andy
Shepherd has created a magical series that makes eyes shine with wonder, hearts swell with warmth, and rooms fill with giggles Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsTomas is a fully-fledged expert dragon grower and protector of the dragonfruit tree.
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The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery - Shepherd Andy
The eagerly-anticipated picture book from Andy Shepherd, author of the best-selling The Boy Who Grew Dragons series.
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The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery - Shepherd Andy
The eagerly-anticipated picture book from Andy Shepherd, author of the best-selling The Boy Who Grew Dragons series.
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The Cow Who Fell to Earth - Nadia Shireen
One night a star CRASH-LANDS right on top of a flock of bumbling sheep.But the star is not a star... It s a little lost cow.And all she can say is WOOOOOO . How will she find her way home when nobody can understand a word she s saying?Packed with bold illustrations and hilarious text, this heartwarming story is the perfect bedtime read. I haven t met a child who didn t LOVE these books. Sweet, funny, odd in a life-affirming way. - Caitlin MoranDiscover more titles from the award-winning author: Barbara Throws a Wobbler Good Little Wolf Geoffrey Gets the Jitters
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The Boy Who Would Not Be Sultan - Cath Rathbone Cheker
Prince Bashir Baha Al-Din - aka Bonbon - is about to turn fourteen. In the kingdom of Mirazhar, that means it s time to become a man: a warrior, a leader, a conqueror. But Bonbon is different. He loves animals, studies architecture, and dreams of building, not destroying. When betrayal strikes and danger coils in the shadows, Bonbon rides out - away from power, away from expectation, away from the snakes: both the ones that slither, and the ones that smile -- into the vast, shimmering desert. Alone and afraid, he begins a journey not just to survive, but to understand who he is, and who he might become.
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The Woman Who Walked into the Sea - Mark Douglas-Home
The daughter who nobody wanted learns the truth about the mother she never knew. A page-turning, heart-breaking mystery full of surprises ... this is a classic whodunit (Scotsman).Cal McGill is a unique investigator and oceanographer who uses his expertise to locate things - and sometimes people - lost or missing at sea.His expertise could unravel the haunting mystery of why, twenty-six years ago on a remote Scottish beach, Megan Bates strode out into the cold ocean and let the waves wash her away.Megan s daughter, Violet Wells, was abandoned as a baby on the steps of a local hospital just hours before the mother she never knew took her own life.As McGill is drawn into Violet s search for the truth, he encounters a coastal community divided by obsession and grief, and united only by a conviction that its secrets should stay buried...Praise for The Woman Who Walked into the Sea: An always entertaining and gripping mystery ... Infinitely better written than the majority of its competitors Herald A classic whodunit. A mystery from the school of Ruth Rendell, and I can t imagine anyone who likes those not delighting in this Scotsman Cal McGill is a triumph ... a wonderfully unique creation crimefictionlover.com Simply intoxicating Library JournalPraise for The Sea Detective: Raises the bar for Scottish crime fiction ... elegantly written and compelling Scotsman Promises to be a fine series of detective novels Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month Excellent Literary Review - top five crime books of the year A compelling protagonist The Times Literary Supplement
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold - John le Carré
From the master of spy thrillers, John le Carré s The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a gripping story of love and betrayal at the height of the Cold War, published as a beautiful Penguin Clothbound Classics edition for the first timeAlec Leamas is tired. It s the 1960s, he s been out in the cold for years, spying in the shadow of the Berlin Wall for his British masters. He has seen too many good agents murdered for their troubles. Now Control wants to bring him in at last - but only after one final assignment. He must travel deep into the heart of Communist Germany and betray his country, a job that he will do with his usual cynical professionalism. But when George Smiley tries to help a young woman Leamas has befriended, Leamas s mission may prove to be the worst thing he could ever have done. In le Carré s breakthrough work of 1963, the spy story is reborn as a gritty and terrible tale of men who are caught up in politics beyond their imagining. A portrait of a man who has lived by lies and subterfuge for so long, he s forgotten how to tell the truth TIME He can communicate emotion, from sweating fear to despairing love, with terse and compassionate conviction. Above all, he can tell a tale Sunday Times
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