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The Snow Thief (CBB) - Alice Hemming

Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it s winter! But Squirrelhas never seen snow before. Will he like it?You bet he will!Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears!Is there a snow thief on the loose?

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The Leaf Thief (CBB) - Alice Hemming

Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaveson his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel isconvinced that someone has stolen them. there s a leaf thief onthe loose!

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The Flower Thief (CBB) - Alice Hemming

Join Squirrel and Bird as they discover and explore the wonderfulnature of spring. . . and learn a few things along the way.

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The Sun Thief (HB) - Alice Hemming

Squirrel is back, and he s enjoying the long, sunny summer days. But when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night,Squirrel is convinced there MUST be a sun thief about!Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some newnocturnal friends along the way. Luckily, the sun always comes out in the end!

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The Best Vest Quest - Alice Hemming

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1â “6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.King Chester has a problem â “ his vest has a rip and a food splash on it. What can he do? He can go on a quest for a better vest! This wonderfully humorous story is written by Alice Hemming.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural languageThis book focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Snow Thief - Alice Hemming

The next picture book from the mega-talented creative duo that brought us New York Times bestseller, The Leaf Thief! GASP! Where has all the grass gone, Bird? Why is it so white and cold? Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it s winter! But Squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? You bet he will! Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears! Is there a snow thief on the loose? Another personality-packed story by Alice Hemming, all about how the weather changes when winter comes Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour With a handy information spread at the back that tells children all about winter and the changing seasons Also available: The Leaf Thief (paperback and gift board book) That s My Flower (paperback) Squirrel and Bird Love Colours (lift-the-flap novelty board book) Squirrel and Bird Love Numbers (lift-the-flap novelty board book)

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The Sun Thief - Alice Hemming

Squirrel is back, and he s enjoying the long, sunny summer days. But when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night,Squirrel is convinced there MUST be a sun thief about!Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some newnocturnal friends along the way. Luckily, the sun always comes out in the end!

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The Leaf Thief - Alice Hemming

Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaveson his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel isconvinced that someone has stolen them. there s a leaf thief onthe loose!

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The Flower Thief - Alice Hemming

Join Squirrel and Bird as they discover and explore the wonderfulnature of spring . . . and learn a few things along the way.

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Tickets! - Alice Hemming

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Trish has lost her travel ticket, and she needs to show it to the ticket inspector. Will she ever find it among all the other items she threw into her bag? This funny story was written by Alice Hemming.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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The Bison and the Butterfly - Alice Hemming

A touching ecosystem story about friends in nature and the nature of friendship, by the bestselling author of The Leaf Thief.Produced in collaboration with Kent Wildlife Trust’s bison rewilding project, this is the heartwarming story of Bison and her forest friends. Bison feels very sad and lonely. She’s big and hairy, and sometimes a bit clumsy… and she doesn’t know why anybody would want to be her friend. But wise woodpecker knows that everybody likes different things, and that the other animals probably feel a lot differently than she imagines. Soon enough, as Bison eats her breakfast, has her bath and does her – ahem – business, she meets many different creatures who love her exactly because of her big, shaggy ways. As well as celebrating these differences, this enchantingly illustrated book explains to children, in terms that they can relate to, how the different animals within an ecosystem work in harmony and benefit one another, and the power of rewilding to shape these relationships. Behind this sweet rewilding tale is the Kent Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Blean Bison Project, which has re-introduced three bison into woodland in Canterbury. The book includes a section explaining the science behind rewilding, and shows that, no matter who we are and what we like, we are all worthy of friendship and have a part to play… whether that’s in our ecosystem or personal community!

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A Walk in the Dark - Alice Hemming

A dusk till dawn walk through nature through the eyes of the animals who hunt, scavenge, play, dig and build while most people are tucked up in bed. Beginning just as the human world is slowing down for the evening, A Walk in the Dark takes the reader into the woods and the moonlit countryside. As the sun sets, a family of rabbits hop out of their burrows . . . until they spot a hungry fox returning to the badger #39;s sett . . . and follow the badger through a field where wood mice hide from owls circling overhead . . . With fact boxes on every page and tips on how we can all help nocturnal animals, little ones will discover a whole world that #39;s taking place in the dark.

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The Stardust Thief - Chelsea Abdullah

The Stardust Thief will transport you, enchant you, and revive your belief in the magic of storytelling Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunInspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, The Stardust Thief weaves the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a magical lamp.Neither here nor there, but long ago . . . Loulie al-Nazari is the Midnight Merchant: a criminal who, with the help of her jinn bodyguard, hunts and sells illegal magic. When she saves the life of a cowardly prince, she draws the attention of his powerful father, the sultan, who blackmails her into finding an ancient lamp.With no choice but to obey or be executed, Loulie journeys with the sultan s oldest son to find the artefact. Aided by her bodyguard, who has secrets of his own, they must survive ghoul attacks, outwit a vengeful jinn queen and confront a malicious killer from Loulie s past. And, in a world where story is reality and illusion is truth, Loulie will discover that everything - her enemy, her magic, even her own past - is not what it seems, and she must decide who she will become in this new reality.Praise for The Stardust Thief: A thrilling adventure about found families, ancient magic and stories that linger Shannon Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass The Stardust Thief is a dream written upon a page - absorbing, lingering and poignantly told. Abdullah weaves a sweeping adventure of tales within tales, while laying bare the ways those we love can both uplift us and break our hearts Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard DaughterReader reviews: 5 Stars! And a new favourite! I LOVED this book. I mean LOVED IT! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite frankly, I am obsessed. In my more dramatic moods, I need the sequel almost as much as I need air ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Came for the Aladdin vibes and stayed for ALL OF IT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I m in love with this book and the author . . . I will be reading anything written by Chelsea Abdullah from now on ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ when I say I loved the characters I mean I LOVED them! . . . Abdullah twisted my heart out with this book and the fantasy was absolutely amazing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like The Daevabad Trilogy, I think you will adore The Stardust Thief! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most epic tales I ve ever read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan

The Lightning Thief: the first book in Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series. Look, I didn t want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek god.I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.That s when things started really going wrong. Now I spend my time fighting with swords, battling monsters with my friends and generally trying to stay alive. This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I ve stolen his lightning bolt - and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea .. . Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwidePraise for the Percy Jackson series: Witty and inspired.Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner - Amanda Craig, The Times Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline - Telegraph Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats - New York TimesRick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. For the past fifteen years he has taught at middle schools in the San Francisco Bay area and in Texas.Rick lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, the overall winner of the Red House Children s Book Award, was Rick s first novel featuring the heroic young demigod. The Percy Jackson series:The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Battle of the Labyrinth; The Titan s Curse; The Last Olympian Heroes of Olympus:The Lost Hero; The Son of Neptune; The Mark of AthenaThe Kane Chronicles:The Red Pyramid; The Throne of Fire; The Serpent s Shadow

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The Phantom Thief - Marcus Rashford

Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back and better than ever, just in time for a brand new investigation!The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Phantom Thief is the third book in an exciting mystery series by England International footballer, child food-poverty campaigner and bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE, inspired by Marcus s own experiences growing up! Written with Alex Falase-Koya and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, it is it the perfect book for children aged 8-11.A mysterious figure is stealing from clubs all over Rutherford High! The only clue is a strange calling card left at the scene of the crime . . .When the thief strikes just as Art Club is getting ready for a big show, everyone is worried the exhibition will be cancelled. As suspicion falls on one of the Breakfast Club Investigators, Marcus and friends must race against time to find the stolen painting and unmask the true thief before it s too late!

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan

Celebrating 85 years of Sparking Imaginations A beautiful clothbound edition of the much-loved modern classic Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Bound in real cloth with two coloured foils and sprayed coloured edges, this deluxe edition is a perfect gift or collectorâ ™s item. Part of an eight book set published to mark the 85th anniversary of Puffin Books. With a brand-new foreword from Nazneen Ahmed Pathak.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the song of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange. Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. . .What could possibly go wrong?Collect all eight titles in the Puffin Clothbound 85th Anniversary CollectionTHE STORY OF TRACY BEAKER by Jacqueline Wilson with a foreword by Beth LincolnDIARY OF A WIMPY KID by Jeff Kinney with a foreword by Dapo AdeolaCHARLOTTEâ ™S WEB by E.B. White with a foreword by Jordan LeesMATILDA by Roald Dahl with a foreword by Robin StevensTHE EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING LIFE OF LOTTIE BROOKS by Katie Kirby with a foreword by Nadia ShireenPERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan with a foreword by Nazneen Ahmed PathakPIG-HEART BOY by Malorie Blackman with a foreword by Adam KayWONDER by R.J. Palacio with a foreword by Tom Fletcher

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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief - A. F. Steadmanová

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn. Give the gift of adventure this Christmas!WATERSTONES CHILDREN #39;S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – The Daily Telegraph Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: #39;Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. #39; – The Times Children #39;s Book of the Week‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland ‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns‘The best book I’ve ever read.’ – Patrick, age 10 ‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series ‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey ‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman #39;s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn ‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun #39;Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast. #39; – The Sunday Times

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The Highland Falcon Thief - M. G. Leonardová, Sam Sedgman

Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from bestselling authors M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. First stop is The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. Harrison Beck is reluctantly joining his travel-writer Uncle Nat for the last journey of the royal train, The Highland Falcon. But as the train makes its way to Scotland, a priceless brooch goes missing, and things are suddenly a lot more interesting. As suspicions and accusations run high among the passengers, Harrison begins to investigate and uncovers a few surprises along the way. Can he solve the mystery of the jewel thief and catch the culprit before they reach the end of the line? Hear whispers in the dining car, find notes in the library, and unknown passengers among the luggage as you help Harrison to solve the mystery aboard one of the world s grandest trains. Fast-paced and packed with illustrations and clues, Adventures on Trains is a stop you won t want to miss!

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The Strawberry Thief - Joanne Harrisová

DISAPPEAR INTO THE WORLD OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING CHOCOLAT . . . So wise, so atmospheric, so beautifully written Marian Keyes The most magical, stunningly beautiful novel Joanna Cannon It will intrigue and charm readers every bit as much as Chocolat Monica Ali---------------------------Faith. Secret. Magic. Murder...?Vianne Rocher has settled down. Lansquenet-sous-Tannes, the place that once rejected her, has finally become her home. With Rosette, her youngest child, she runs her chocolate shop in the square, talks to her friends on the river, is part of the community. Even Reynaud, the priest, has become a friend. But when old Narcisse, the florist, dies, leaving a parcel of land to Rosette and a written confession to Reynaud, the life of the sleepy village is once more thrown into disarray. Then the opening of a mysterious new shop in the place of the florist s across the square - one that mirrors the chocolaterie, and has a strange appeal of its own - seems to herald a change: a confrontation, a turbulence - even, perhaps, a murder . . . What will the wind blow in today?---------------------------Return to the world of the multi-million-copy bestselling Chocolat.... A writer whose wit and sharp observation enhances her engaging story-telling Salley Vickers The most magical, stunningly beautiful novel . . . I sobbed at the end because I couldn t bear to leave. Joanne is truly one of the world s finest storytellers Joanna Cannon A place of magic and mysteries, and Harris excels in this delicate balance of realism and enchantment . . . It will intrigue and charm readers every bit as much as Chocolat Monica Ali Sheer pleasure from start to finish. The Strawberry Thief is a delight James Runcie I devoured it in one go Christopher Fowler Compelling, captivating, incredibly moving, The Strawberry Thief whirls you into a thrilling world you will never forget . . . A perfect novel that shimmers with brilliance and truth Kate Williams

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Fifty Things to Do in the Snow - Richard Skrein

Icy inspiration for playing, exploring and surviving in the snow. Donâ ™t be put off by the cold â “ get out there and be dazzled by the wonder of winter. With fifty projects for having fun and staying safe in the snow, youâ ™ll never be short of ideas.Fifty Things to Do in the Snow is a playful and informative winter survival kit. Camp craft and forest school expert Richard Skrein teaches you not only to observe and admire the beauty and wonder of snow, but also how to survive in it. His projects range from practical tips on building igloos, making sledges and winter camping, to reflective, mindful ideas for observation of snowflakes, spotting winter trees and pine cones, and forest bathing adapted for winter. Filled with accompanying illustrations from artist Maria Nilsson, this latest title in the Fifty Things series will help you make the most of natureâ ™s bountiful gifts throughout the thrilling seasons of cold and dark.Chapters:Snow Play (Sledges, Snow Forts)Snow Craft (Frozen Bubbles, Snow Lanterns)Winter Wisdom (Winter Tree ID, Forest Bathing)Winter Survival (Snow Tracking, Making Snowshoes)Snow Fires (Swedish Fire Log, Ice Fires)

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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief - A. F. Steadmanová

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.WATERSTONES CHILDREN #39;S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! #39;Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. #39; – The Times Children #39;s Book of the Week‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland ‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns‘The best book I’ve ever read.’ – Patrick, age 10 Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . . PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: ‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series ‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey ‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman #39;s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn ‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun #39;Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast. #39; – The Sunday Times

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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief: Deluxe Collector

A gorgeous, foiled, clothbound edition of THE LIGHTNING THIEF with brand new interior art – a must-have for all Percy Jackson fans! The son of a sea god has never looked so good! Rick Riordan s classic first novel, THE LIGHTNING THIEF, has been dressed up in a deluxe, clothbound edition with a foiled cover, stained edges, a marker ribbon, ten pages of new interior illustrations, and notes from Rick. The perfect edition to beautify any book collector’s shelf. Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods – out now! And don t miss the trio s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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The Blacktongue Thief - Christopher Buehlman

Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting, wall-scaling, fall-breaking, lie-weaving, trap-making, plus a few small magics. His debt has driven him to lie in wait by the old forest road, planning to rob the next traveler that crosses his path.But today, Kinch Na Shannack has picked the wrong mark.Galva is a knight, a survivor of the brutal goblin wars, and handmaiden of the goddess of death. She is searching for her queen, missing since a distant northern city fell to giants.Unsuccessful in his robbery and lucky to escape with his life, Kinch now finds his fate entangled with Galva s. Common enemies and uncommon dangers force thief and knight on an epic journey where goblins hunger for human flesh, krakens hunt in dark waters, and honor is a luxury few can afford.

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The Nursery Alice - Lewis Carroll

I wrote to Macmillan to suggest a new idea: a Nursery Edition of Alice with pictures printed in. – Lewis Carroll s diary, 15th February 1881The Nursery Alice, originally published by Macmillan Co. in 1890, was the very first colour edition of Alice s Adventures in Wonderland. It was intended, wrote Carroll, to be read by Children aged from Nought to Five. To be read? Nay, not so! Say rather to be thumbed, to be cooed over, to be dogs -eared, to be rumpled, to be kissed . . . With this new, younger readership in mind, Carroll rewrote Alice himself, simplifying and abridging the original text, while Sir John Tenniel redrew, enlarged and coloured twenty of his iconic illustrations (with Alice in a yellow dress to reflect the 1890s craze for yellow!). The resulting book is a delightfully engaging experience; readers prompted to interact not only with the story but also with the images and even the physical book itself, in a way that is thoroughly modern.Gloriously reproduced by Macmillan, the original publishers of both Lewis Carroll s Alice books, this edition retains every word of the original The Nursery Alice and restores the exquisite delicacy of Tenniel s artwork - lost in reproductions across the decades - along with the delightful cover artwork by Emily Gertrude Thomson. This gem of a book is the perfect introduction to Alice, and a delight for child and adult readers alike.

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The Story Thief - Graham Carter

From Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted Graham Carter comes this story perfect for little bookworms, and those who haven t quite discovered the magic of books yet...Olive is a shy girl who prefers reading about adventures to having them herself. But when a mysterious figure steals all of the books in town, Olive is forced straight into an adventure of her own. The thief, meanwhile, doesnÂ’t quite know what to do with the stories heÂ’s stolen. Olive must track down the thief and teach him the joys of reading - and sharing - stories.

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Lonely Planet Epic Snow Adventures of the World - Lonely Planet

Shred the snow with this thrilling collection of 200 epic winter adventures around the world. Zip down the iconic Canadian Rockies or visit Sweden s original ice hotel for an arctic sleepover - with 50 first-person stories from travellers and famous figures like Arianna Tricomi and Bode Miller, you ll find inspiration for a lifetime of snowy trips.Scale majestic frozen waterfalls in Colorado; hike Australia s infamous snow-covered Mt Feathertop for wild views of the sunrise; experience husky sledding in the Chilean Lake District; or take the plunge in one of Finland s icy outdoor pools. Whether you re a seasoned winter explorer or a deep-freeze newbie, you ll find expert tips and practical information including when to go and where to stay, to help make planning your trip as smooth as the ski runs in Val d Isere.Inside Epic Snow Adventures of the World:- Discover 50 first-person stories, plus a further 150 inspirational ideas for out-of-this-world winter adventures- Expert toolkit with travel knowledge and advice to help you get there including the best time to go, gear required, nearest town, where to stay, opening hours, suggestions for similar trips, and more- Challenge level grading for each snow adventure - easy, harder, epic - to determine the winter experiences you wish to tackle- Breathtaking photography of each destination s vast and impressive landscape. Plus illustrated maps of the core trails- Beautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray- Features first-person accounts from legendary winter sports stars: Jonny Moseley (Olympic Gold Medalist Freestyle Skier); Sage Kotsenburg (Olympic Gold Medalist Snowboarder); Bode Miller (Olympic and World Championship Gold Medalist Alpine Ski Racer); Bryan Iguchi (Professional Snowboarder); Victor de le Rue (World Champion Freestyle Snowboarder); Arianna Tricomi (Three-time Freeride World Champion) Epic Snow Adventures of the World is the ultimate travel inspiration for anyone dreaming of their next active - and arctic - trip. This stunning book continues the collectible Lonely Planet Epic series and is a must-buy gift for the thrill-seeker in your life. See you on the slopes.About Lonely PlanetLonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the worldâ ™s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveller s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. â “ Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Christmas in the Snow - Karen Swan

With glamorous locations and heart-breaking twists, Christmas in the Snow by Karen Swan is all you need for a truly decadent Christmas holiday. The perfect gift â “ even if it s just to yourself.No secret stays buried forever . . .In London, the snow is falling and Christmas is just around the corner â “ but Allegra Fisher barely has time to notice. She s pitching for the biggest deal of her career and can t afford to fail. And when she meets attractive stranger, Sam Kemp, on the plane to the meeting, she can t afford to lose her focus either. She learned to shut off her emotions long ago and only her sister and best friend Isobel knows why. But when Allegra finds herself up against Sam for the bid, their passion quickly turns sour.In Zermatt in the Swiss Alps, a long-lost mountain hut is discovered in the snow after sixty years and the last person expecting to become involved is Allegra â “ she hasn t even heard of the woman they found inside. But it soon becomes clear the two women are linked and, as she and Iz travel out to make sense of the mystery, hearts thaw and dark secrets are uncovered, long buried by the snow. Hide indoors with a glass of wine and lose yourself in this. â “ HeatEscape with more of Karen Swan s captivating novels: Christmas at Tiffany s and Midnight in the Snow.

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The Snow Queen - Hans Christian Andersen, Neil Philip

The Snow Queen is the most magical and profound of all Hans Andersen’s fairy tales. It is a quest full of mystery, humour and adventure, and its uplifting theme is the power of innocence and enduring love. When Kay’s heart turns to ice and he falls under the spell of the beautiful Snow Queen, little Gerda leaves home to search for him. On her way she encounters many dangers, but she never forgets Kay. She makes friends with flowers and birds, and with the bold robber girl who lends her a reindeer to take her to the Snow Queen’s palace. The Snow Queen is a story to read again and again, and to remember for ever. The lively, vivid text has been illustrated by Sally Holmes with all the loving, detailed attention it deserves. This is a sparkling re-telling of the famous classic from the pen of Hans Christian Andersen. Originally the son of a poor shoemaker, the secret of Andersen’s success is that he wrote his stories as if he were telling them to a child. None of the original magic has been lost in this joyful new edition. Ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves.

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The Snow Goose - Gallico Paul

Philip Rhayader lives alone in an abandoned lighthouse on the desolate Great Marsh of Essex. One afternoon, a hauntingly beautiful child, Fritha, visits Rhayader, bringing with her an injured snow goose. At first Fritha is scared of Rhayader, with his sinister hump and crooked hand, but he is gentle and kind and Fritha begins to visit regularly. When the snow goose departs for home, Rhayader is left alone again. The following winter, the snow goose and Fritha return to the lighthouse. Time passes and one year Fritha is frightened to discover her feelings for Rhayader. But this is 1940 and Rhayader is setting sail for Dunkirk to help the soldiers trapped on the beaches. Fritha never sees Rhayader again. But the story of the saviour with the snow goose passes from soldier to soldier and into legend . . .

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The Christmas Snow Globe - Delacroix Sibylle

It was Christmas Eve. Noah and Lucy had been waiting all day for snowflakes to fall? Lucy and Noah open a present on Christmas Eve. It s a beautiful snow globe, with a house inside that even looks like theirs, except they don t have any snow.Lucy lies awake looking at the snow globe, disappointed that it won t be a white Christmas. Suddenly, she feels something soft and cold land on her cheek. It can t really be snowing inside the house, can it?Cosy and comforting, this charming picture book about festive excitement imagines a very special Christmas Eve where Lucy and Noah build a snowman in their bedroom, sledge down the stairs and fling snowballs over the sofa.The Christmas Snow Globe is a celebration of the power and magic of children s imaginations, lovingly illustrated in a distinctive style with warm colours.

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The Library Thief - Kuchenga Shenjé

An extraordinary historical debut for any reader who loves gothic mysteries like Rebecca and Fingersmith, and fiction which shines a light on untold stories. Intriguingly and superbly plotted . . . Shenjé weaves race, identity, feminism, sexuality and class into a beguiling mystery WOMAN HOMEThe library is under lock and key. But its secrets can t be contained.After he brought her home from Jamaica as a baby, Florence s father had her hair hot-combed to make her look like the other girls. But as a young woman, Florence is not so easy to tame - and when she brings scandal to his door, the bookbinder throws her onto the streets of Manchester. Intercepting her father s latest commission, Florence talks her way into the remote, forbidding Rose Hall to restore its collection of rare books. Lord Francis Belfield s library is old and full of secrets - but none so intriguing as the whispers about his late wife. Then one night, the library is broken into. Strangely, all the priceless tomes remain untouched. Florence is puzzled, until she discovers a half-burned book in the fireplace. She realises with horror that someone has found and set fire to the secret diary of Lord Belfield s wife - which may hold the clue to her fate . . . A tantalising read that swells with secrecy and intrigue. It s hard to believe that Kuchenga Shenjé writes of the past, and not of the present. A beautifully and skilfully written debut CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, author of Queenie This debut gut-wrenchingly conveys a unique historical perspective on race, gender, and sexuality . . . Fans of Sarah Waters and Bridget Collins might have in Shenjé a new author to add to their TBR lists LIBRARY JOURNAL Powerful, gorgeously absorbing and wholly original JOANNE BURN, author of The Hemlock Cure Threads in themes of identity, sexuality and a woman s impossible choices into an intricate web of mysteries that would not let me go CARI THOMAS, author of Threadneedle A love letter to the golden age of Du Maurier and Bronte, The Library Thief is lyrical, beguiling and powerfully relevant JUNO DAWSON, author of Her Majesty s Royal Coven I was swept up with the mystery. A beautifully crafted story full of nuanced characters, gothic undertones and plenty of heart STACEY THOMAS, author of The Revels Atmospheric and compelling. Victorian gothic with a fresh twist FREYA BERRY, author of The Birdcage Library

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The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart - Holly Ringland

Now an award-winning Amazon Original series starring Sigourney Weaver, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is the internationally bestselling novel by Holly Ringland. Perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and Kate Morton. A magical coming-of-age novel - Good HousekeepingOn the Australian coast, miles away from the nearest town, nine-year-old Alice Hart lives in fear of her father s dark moods. She is sheltered only by the love of her mother, Agnes, and Agnes s beautiful garden.When tragedy changes Alice s life irrevocably, she is sent to Thornfield, a native flower farm run by the grandmother she has never known. Thornfield gives refuge to women who, like Alice, are lost or broken, and it is there that Alice learns to use the language of flowers to say the things she cannot voice.But as she grows older, Alice realizes that there are things that even the flowers cannot help her say. Family secrets are buried deeper than the flowers roots and, if she is to have the freedom she craves, she must find the courage to unearth the most powerful story she knows: her own. Rich, vibrant and alive . . . Holly Ringland is a writer to watch out for - Jenn Ashworth, author of Ghosted

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The Killer in the Snow - Pine Alex

The first fall of snow can be fatal⠦A year has passed since DI James Walker cracked his biggest case yet, and he⠙s hoping for peace and quiet this festive season.But across the fells, a local farmer returns home on Christmas Eve to find footsteps in the fresh snow that lead down to his unused basement ⠓ and no footsteps leading away. Days later, his body is found, alongside those of his wife and daughter.Without a neighbour for miles, there are no witnesses and little evidence. And the crime scene has strange echoes of another terrible murder committed at the farmhouse, twenty years earlier⠦James knows that to catch this killer, he needs to solve a case that has long since gone cold⠦Perfect for fans of smash-hit TV series Whitehouse Farm, Simon McCleave⠙s The Snowdonia Killings and Catherine Cooper⠙s The Chalet. Readers love The Killer in the Snow:⠘I loved this book! It is dark, gritty and thrilling ⠦ It is fast-paced and has you hooked from the first few pages. I devoured this book in two sittings.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Dang! Now this was one heck of a story! If you want suspense, thrills and chills, then this is your book!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A chilling page turner⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘WOW! This book had me hooked from the first page, I didn⠙t want to put it down and this was one of the twistiest and most complicated murder cases I⠙ve ever read about.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Another fantastic book from Alex Pine!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I loved this book and enjoyed every minute of it. There were so many twists, turns and surprises on just about every page.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘DI James Walker is fast becoming a favourite of mine along with Alex Pine being one of my top authors.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Under the Snow

A cozy look at the amazing ways animals behave and interact with their environments on a snowy dayWhen snow falls, we go home where it is warm and safe. What about all those animals out there in the forests and fields? What do they do when snow blankets the ground?Award-winning science writer Melissa Stewart offers a lyrical tour of a variety of habitats, providing young readers with vivid glimpses of animals as they live out the winter beneath the snow and ice. Constance R. BergumÂ’s glowing watercolors perfectly capture the wonder and magic that can happen under the snow.

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The Snow Girl - Sophie Andersonová

Frozen meets Narnia in an enchanting children s novel. The Telegraph Destined to be a seasonal classic. M.G. LeonardFrom bestselling Sophie Anderson, comes a fairy-tale adventure of friendship, belonging and bravery in a winter wonderland. When Tasha builds a snow girl, all she wants is for her to come to life. If only wishes on snow could come true... Then Tasha meets Alyana, whose face glitters with starlight and whose eyes shine ice-blue. Soon, Tasha has a friend and together they spend nights in a winter wonderland filled with adventure and sleigh rides. But Tasha knows that the snow has stayed too long in her village. Only, how can you welcome Spring, when your best friend is made of Winter?A gorgeous wintry story to curl up with, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations from Melissa Castrillon throughout. The Snow Girl is spectacular. A truly special book of snow and winter magic with the warmest and most cheering beating heart. I can t stop thinking about it. Sibéal Pounder

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Sleigh Bells In The Snow - Sarah Morgan

⠘I absolutely loved this book . . . It was a lovely story of snow, romance and Christmas⠙ Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️⠘A beautiful, tentative romance. Wonderful⠙ Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️⠘An absolute gem of a novel and one that I will be reading again and again!⠙ Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️⠘Sarah Morgan never fails to write the most magical and lovely stories that make you continue turning the pages long in to the night⠙ Reader review❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️* * *Once upon a time Kayla loved Christmas Now she⠙s more dedicated to her job than decking the halls, and can⠙t wait for the ⠘most wonderful time of the year⠙ to be over.Until she arrives at the enchanting Snow Crystal ski resort, determined to win gorgeous owner Jackson as a marketing client.But wooing Jackson professionally quickly turns personal as they spend flirty festive nights in this glittering winter wonderland.With snowflakes swirling and sleigh bells ringing⠦could Jackson be the one to make Kayla fall back under the Christmas spell?Tropes:🎄 Finding the magic of Christmas❤️ True love💼Work romanceSnow Crystal trilogyBook 1 ⠓ Sleigh Bells in the SnowBook 2 ⠓ Suddenly Last SummerBook 3 ⠓ Maybe This Christmas While the Snow Crystal novels can easily be read as standalone stories, you ll likely enjoy reading the earlier books in the series too!

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The Perfect Psychopath - Alice Hunter

**The gripping, new, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from the bestselling author of the smash-hit novel The Serial Killer s Wife, now a major TV series**⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓ Superbly written. Chillingly compulsive. Jane CorryThe mind is a dangerous place to hide⠦Dr Eleanor Spencer is a well-respected psychologist with a seemingly perfect life. But when a series of women start to vanish, it dredges up memories of her sister⠙s unsolved disappearance and she finds herself drawn into the investigation.Desperate, she turns to Lucas Hayne, a convicted serial murderer who revels in mind games. But when Lucas cryptically hints the answers lie buried in her past, Ellie⠙s carefully constructed world begins to splinter.Because now she faces a terrifying possibility: the real monster might just be closer than she ever imagined.Ellie has spent her career deciphering the minds of killers⠔but now, one of them is inside hers.A gripping psychological suspense about betrayal, courage, and the darkness that can hide behind a seemingly trustworthy façade. Perfect for fans of K.L. Slater and B.A. Paris.PRAISE FOR THE PERFECT PSYCHOPATH:⠘What an absorbing read. An enticing insight into the dark mindset of a serial killer. I couldn⠙t put it down.⠙ Amanda Robson⠘The Perfect Psychopath is Alice Hunter s best novel yet. Absolutely addictive, I was captivated from the first page to the last.⠘ J.M. Hewitt⠘I swear I had almost every single character down as the killer at one point, but I still didn⠙t get it right! So brilliantly twisty. Will keep you guessing until the very last page. Loved it.⠙ Lucy Roth⠘Deviously constructed and utterly compelling. Led me down a twisty path and then grabbed me by the throat with an ending I did not see coming.⠙ Anne Wyn ClarkPRAISE FOR ALICE HUNTER: I tore through this edge-of-your-seat, up-all-night thriller that will have you asking how well you really know those closest to you. Hunter has created a menacing villain in John, a monster hiding in plain sight. Timely and gripping, don t miss this one. Katy Brent⠘A stunning debut ⠦ It richly deserves to be a hit.⠙Daily Mail⠘The steadily unfurling plot ⠦ kept me hooked. The final double twist, too, is well worth waiting for.⠙My Weekly⠘This book hooks you in to the drama straight away and does not let you go, even on the last page. Brilliant.⠙ Sun⠘Wow, what a read! Alice Hunter is the queen of the serial killer thriller.⠙ J.M. Hewitt⠘Twisty and suspenseful.⠙ Jane Corry⠘Absolutely gripping and a brilliant premise ⠓ how well does anyone ever know anyone else? Fantastic.⠙ Catherine Cooper⠘A one-sitting read that absolutely gripped me from the first page.⠙ C S Green⠘Twisty, turny, tense and so very, very clever.⠙ Susi Holliday⠘Smart, assured and wickedly twisty.⠙ Jenny Blackhurst⠘A gripping story of secrets, manipulation and power in a quiet Cotswolds village. Terrific!⠙ Mick Finlay Scarily believable ⠓ what does go on behind closed doors? A twisty, addictive read, and brilliantly written ⠓ highly recommended. Elisabeth Carpenter⠘Another cracking read from Alice Hunter. Compelling intrigue from the queen of page turners.⠙ Amanda Robson⠘Compelling, twisty and completely consuming. The pace is electric, the story kept me guessing all the way. I literally couldn⠙t put it down.⠙ Darren O⠙Sullivan

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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1) - Rick Riordan

The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange. Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. . .What could possibly go wrong?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods â “ out now!And don t miss the trio s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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The Book Thief - Markus Zusak

Life affirming, triumphant and tragic . . . masterfully told. . . but also a wonderful page-turner Guardian Brilliant and hugely ambitious New York Times Extraordinary Telegraph___HERE IS A SMALL FACT - YOU ARE GOING TO DIE1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall.SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION - THIS NOVEL IS NARRATED BY DEATH___What readers are saying about The Book Thief:***** I loved every page of this book. So many great quotes, observations on humanity and images...I just didn t want it to end.***** I loved this book. It is not only one of the best I ve read this year, it is one of the best I ve ever read. ***** This is the sort of book the restores your faith in humanity and leaves you feeling uplifted, even when it makes you shed a tear.

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan

The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the song of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid. . .until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange.Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea. Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. .. What could possibly go wrong?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods – out now!And don t miss the trio s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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Flow with the Snow - Robert Tregoning

High on the mountaintop, Snow is watching the clouds dance by. And then, something extraordinaryhappens-Snow begins to melt. She flows down the mountain, into the river, through the city, and out into the ocean.During her journey, Snow changes. She becomes fluid and can drift with the river currents and dances with the tides. But there s one more change in store-maybe she will be able to dance and twirl with the clouds through the beautiful open sky.

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The Book of Magic - Alice Hoffman

‘Full of Hoffman’s bewitching and lucid prose and vivid characters, The Book of Magic is ultimately about the very human magic of family and love and actions that echo through generations… it casts a spell’ —Matt HaigTHE STUNNING, UNFORGETTABLE CONCLUSION TO THE BELOVED PRACTICAL MAGIC SERIES For centuries, the Owens family has been cursed in matters of love. When beloved aunt Jet Owens hears the sound of the deathwatch beetle, she knows that it is a signal. She has finally discovered the secret to breaking the curse, but time is running out. She has only seven days to live. Unaware of the family’s witchcraft lineage and all it entails, one of the young sisters of the new Owens generation has fallen in love. As the curse strikes once again, her love’s fate hangs in the balance, spurring three generations of Owens to venture back to where it all began and use their gifts to break the spell that has marked all their lives. But doing so threatens to destroy everything the family has fought so hard to protect. How much will they give up for the greatest gift of all? #39;This page-turning Atlantic-crossing caper is, above all, a paean to family love... These fast fairytales for grown-ups are full of enchanting comfort – more escapist than curse #39; —Sunday Times #39;A satisfying tale springs from a slow beginning, packing in escapist fable, real-world savvy and incidents galore #39; —Mail on Sunday #39;Delightfully witchy... Alluring on its own, it #39;s also a satisfying end to a timeless saga #39; —New York Times Book ReviewPRAISE for ALICE HOFFMAN ‘Beautiful, harrowing, a major contribution to twenty-first century literature’Toni Morrison ‘I am still reeling from The Dovekeepers – from the history Alice Hoffman illuminates, from the language she uses to bring these women to life. This novel is a testament to the human spirit and to love rising from the ashes of war. But most of all, this novel is one that will never be forgotten by a reader.’Jodi Picoult ‘In her remarkable new novel, Alice Hoffman holds a mirror to our ancient past as she explores the contemporary themes of sexual desire, women’s solidarity in the face of strife, and the magic that’s quietly present in our day-to-day living. Put The Dovekeepers at the pinnacle of Hoffman’s extraordinary body of work. I was blown away.’Wally Lamb ‘Alice Hoffman takes seemingly ordinary lives and lets us see and feel extraordinary things.’Amy Tan ‘Miss Hoffman heals wounds with the gentle touch of an angel’Joseph Heller #39;Oh, what a book this is! Hoffman’s exploration of the world of good and evil, and the constant contest between them, is unflinching; and the humanity she brings to us – it is a glorious experience. #39;Elizabeth Strout

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The Time-Thief - Patience Agbabi

Elle is back! This time she s leaping almost three whole centuries back in time, to catch a thief, help her friend and save our futureIt’s midsummer’s day and thirteen-year-old Elle and her Leapling classmates are visiting the Museum of the Past, the Present and the Future. But on the day of the school trip, disaster strikes, and the most unique and valuable piece in the museum, the Infinity-Glass, is stolen! And worse still, Elle’s friend and fellow Infinite, MC², is arrested for the crime!To prove his innocence Elle must leap back centuries in time, to a London very different from today. Along the way she will meet new friends, face dangers unlike any she has ever known, and face an old enemy who is determined to destroy her. Can Elle find the missing Infinity-Glass and return it to its rightful home before it’s too late?

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The Book of Magic - Alice Hoffman

‘Full of Hoffman’s bewitching and lucid prose and vivid characters, The Book of Magic is ultimately about the very human magic of family and love and actions that echo through generations… it casts a spell’ —Matt HaigTHE STUNNING, UNFORGETTABLE CONCLUSION TO THE BELOVED PRACTICAL MAGIC SERIES For centuries, the Owens family has been cursed in matters of love. When beloved aunt Jet Owens hears the sound of the deathwatch beetle, she knows that it is a signal. She has finally discovered the secret to breaking the curse, but time is running out. She has only seven days to live. Unaware of the family’s witchcraft lineage and all it entails, one of the young sisters of the new Owens generation has fallen in love. As the curse strikes once again, her love’s fate hangs in the balance, spurring three generations of Owens to venture back to where it all began and use their gifts to break the spell that has marked all their lives. But doing so threatens to destroy everything the family has fought so hard to protect. How much will they give up for the greatest gift of all? #39;This page-turning Atlantic-crossing caper is, above all, a paean to family love... These fast fairytales for grown-ups are full of enchanting comfort – more escapist than curse #39; —Sunday Times #39;A satisfying tale springs from a slow beginning, packing in escapist fable, real-world savvy and incidents galore #39; —Mail on Sunday #39;Delightfully witchy... Alluring on its own, it #39;s also a satisfying end to a timeless saga #39; —New York Times Book ReviewPRAISE for ALICE HOFFMAN ‘Beautiful, harrowing, a major contribution to twenty-first century literature’Toni Morrison ‘I am still reeling from The Dovekeepers – from the history Alice Hoffman illuminates, from the language she uses to bring these women to life. This novel is a testament to the human spirit and to love rising from the ashes of war. But most of all, this novel is one that will never be forgotten by a reader.’Jodi Picoult ‘In her remarkable new novel, Alice Hoffman holds a mirror to our ancient past as she explores the contemporary themes of sexual desire, women’s solidarity in the face of strife, and the magic that’s quietly present in our day-to-day living. Put The Dovekeepers at the pinnacle of Hoffman’s extraordinary body of work. I was blown away.’Wally Lamb ‘Alice Hoffman takes seemingly ordinary lives and lets us see and feel extraordinary things.’Amy Tan ‘Miss Hoffman heals wounds with the gentle touch of an angel’Joseph Heller #39;Oh, what a book this is! Hoffman’s exploration of the world of good and evil, and the constant contest between them, is unflinching; and the humanity she brings to us – it is a glorious experience. #39;Elizabeth Strout

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Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There - Lewis Carroll

Chris Riddell s brilliant full-colour illustrated Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There is a gorgeous edition of this much-loved and favourite classic, a perfect gift for families, children and all fans. First published by Macmillan more than 150 years ago, Lewis Carroll s iconic stories about Alice have been loved and enjoyed by generations of children the world over. Curious Alice s second story takes her through the looking-glass to a place even stranger than the Wonderland of her first adventure. Caught up in the great looking-glass chess game she sets off across the chequerboard landscape to become a queen on the final square. It isn t as easy as she expects: at every step she is hindered by unusual, funny and nonsense characters who crop up, such as Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and Humpty Dumpty. Some of them insist on reciting poems to her and these poems, such as The Walrus and The Carpenter and Jabberwocky, are now as famous as the Alice stories themselves. This edition presents Lewis Carroll s complete text, with illustrations from Costa Award- and Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Chris Riddell. Published 200 years after the birth of Alice s first illustrator, Sir John Tenniel, also an eminent political cartoonist of his time, Chris Riddell s illustrations set a new bar in terms of excellence, with his unique, rich and evocative interpretation of Carroll s world.

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The Quantum Thief - Hannu Rajaniemi

The Quantum Thief is a dazzling hard SF novel set in the solar system of the far future - a heist novel peopled by bizarre post-humans but powered by very human motives of betrayal, revenge and jealousy. It is a stunning debut.Jean le Flambeur is a post-human criminal, mind burglar, confidence artist and trickster. His origins are shrouded in mystery, but his exploits are known throughout the Heterarchy - from breaking into the vast Zeusbrains of the Inner System to steal their thoughts, to stealing rare Earth antiques from the aristocrats of the Moving Cities of Mars. Except that Jean made one mistake. Now he is condemned to play endless variations of a game-theoretic riddle in the vast virtual jail of the Axelrod Archons - the Dilemma Prison - against countless copies of himself. Jean s routine of death, defection and cooperation is upset by the arrival of Mieli and her spidership, Perhonen. She offers him a chance to win back his freedom and the powers of his old self - in exchange for finishing the one heist he never quite managed...

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The Mist Thief - L.J. Andrews

She tried to kill him, so he made her his wife. From million copy bestseller L. J. Andrews, The Mist Thief returns to the world of The Ever Seas, bursting with pirates, fae and sizzling romance.Skadi first met her husband-to-be with blades in hand on the opposite side of a battle. She lost, and he claimed his prize.To her horror, the king of the shadow elven agrees to marry her off to Jonas, a prince in the fae realms, as a way to unite their kingdoms against a shared enemy—the light elves. Skadi knows the marriage is nothing but a political game. Feelings won t come into play.Except her new husband makes not falling in love... challenging.When new threats arise, Skadi must decide either to love her enemy or keep him alive by betraying him to another

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The Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Thief - Maurice Leblanc

The inspiration for the hit Netflix show, Lupin, Arsene Lupin is charming, clever and bold. A master of disguise, he steals from the rich, he outsmarts the police and he s generous to those in need. And above all, he never takes himself too seriously.This French Robin Hood has charmed readers for generations and the stories about his dazzling escapades have been adapted countless times for television, stage and film, including the hit manga series Lupin III. Part of the Macmillan Collector s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful hardbacks make perfect gifts for book lovers, or wonderful additions to your own collection.This edition is translated from the French by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos and features an introduction by Emma Bielecki. In the opening stories, Lupin is arrested, only to engineer his own incredible escape. What follows are wonderfully entertaining and action packed stories that finish with a brief encounter with none other than Sherlock Holmes.Originally published together in 1907, this collection of the gentleman thief s very first adventures is the perfect place to start exploring his world of daring escapes, cunning disguises and ambitious heists.

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Brown Girl in the Snow - Yolanda T. Marshall

Perfect for kids aged 4-8 comes a stunning picture book about persistence, being creative in the garden, and adapting to a new place.When Amina moves from the Caribbean to a new snowy home, she misses growing her favorite foods. There are no coconut trees to climb, no gardens full of sweet potatoes and callaloo—only ice and snow. As Amina looks out her frosted window, she sings a traditional children’s song from back home, adding her own twist: “There’s a brown girl in the snow, tra la la la la, where none of her plants will grow.”Determined to find a way to make her favorite plants grow in a new climate, she comes across a possible solution after discovering a library book about gardening and greenhouses. Perhaps there is a way to grow sweet potatoes, after all!This stunning picture book written by a Guyanese-born author features:An introduction to gardening and greenhousesA note from the author about the inspiration behind the storyWith gorgeous images by Marianne Ferrer, and moving text by Yolanda T. Marshall, Brown Girl in the Snow is inspired by a traditional Caribbean children’s song and captures a child’s unwavering persistence and passion, as she grows into her new home.

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The Mystery in the Snow - Gertrude Chandler Warner

The winter carnival is underway at Snow Haven Lodge! The Boxcar Children are competing in several events, like skiing and snow sculpture building. But when skis go missing and snow sculptures are smashed, it seems someone might be trying to ruin the competition. Will the Aldens find the culprit?

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