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The World's Worst Monsters - David Walliams

Dare you enter the world of MONSTERS?The beloved World’s Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You’ve met the world’s worst children, the world’s worst parents, the world’s worst teachers and the world’s worst pets – but are you ready for the world’s worst monsters?If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams, and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower.The World’s Worst Pets was the bestselling children’s book of 2022 (UK TCM Chart, 27 December 2022). David Walliams was most recently UK Children’s number one bestseller with Robodog (UK TCM Chart, 11 April 2023).

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The World's Worst Monsters - David Walliams

Dare you enter the world of MONSTERS?The beloved World’s Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You’ve met the world’s worst children, the world’s worst parents, the world’s worst teachers and the world’s worst pets – but are you ready for the world’s worst monsters?If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams, and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower.The World’s Worst Pets was the bestselling children’s book of 2022 (UK TCM Chart, 27 December 2022). David Walliams was most recently UK Children’s number one bestseller with Robodog (TCM Chart, 11 April 2023).

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The World’s Worst Pets - David Walliams

BE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDE…Millions of readers have loved The World’s Worst Children, The World’s Worst Teachers and The World’s Worst Parents – now they will delight in this ludicrously laugh-out-loud collection of pets, brought to you by the phenomenal Number One bestselling author David Walliams, with every story illustrated in vibrant colour by Adam Stower.These ten tales of the world’s craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You’ll never look at pets in the same way again!Marvel at Houdini, the magician’s rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It’s Furp, the monstrous goldfish!Good pets, bad pets, supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat you in one gulp – these are the most hilarious and horrendous animals around.David Walliams was most recently Children’s #1 bestseller for six weeks with Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (TCM chart: from 20 Nov 2021)

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The World’s Worst Teachers - David Walliams

A delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups – from the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and artistic genius Tony RossThink your teachers are bad? Wait until you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates.Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster! And watch out for the always furious Miss Seethe – she’s on a detention rampage!From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten delightfully dreadful tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.

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The World’s Worst Parents - David Walliams

Are you ready to meet the worst parents ever?Sure, some parents are embarrassing – but they’re NOTHING on this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter.Pinch your nose for Peter Pong, the man with the stinkiest feet in the world… jump out of the way of Harriet Hurry, the fastest mum on two wheels… watch out for Monty Monopolize, the dad who takes all his kids’ toys… and oh no, it’s Supermum! Brandishing a toilet brush, a mop and a very bad homemade outfit…

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World's Worst Superheroes - David Walliams

GET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN! When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN! KAPOW! Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it's THUNDERHOUND! BLAM! When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course! ROAR! Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible! Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it's duper and most importantly - it's wuper.

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The World's Worst Children 3 - David Walliams

From phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children!Look out! It's more badly behaved boys and ghoulish girls!Like Boastful Barnabas who is so big-headed he might just explode! And Tandy and her titanic tantrums and who will be crowned bully of the year!From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten more hilarious and horrendous tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.

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Little Monsters - David Walliams

Howl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously exciting new picture book from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower!Howler is a SMALL werewolf with a BIG problem.He is just not SCARY! And that makes him the odd one out at Monster School…But when Howler finds some new friends, he discovers that being the ODD one out might just make him the COOLEST one of all…With giggles on every page, this hilarious new picture book is perfect for ALL little monsters.* Perfect Halloween Picture Book – From Sunday Times bestselling author David Walliams* Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake – Perfect for adding to a Halloween basket!* Parent & Educator Approved Quality – The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

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The Beast of Buckingham Palace - David Walliams

Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world…Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross!It is 2120 and London is in ruins.The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace – but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters.And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself… and the entire city.In a future of myths and legends, join the bestselling David Walliams and venture forth into his most enthralling tale yet!

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The Worlds Worst Superheroes - David Walliams

GET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN!When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!KAPOW!Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!BLAM!When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!ROAR!Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper.

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The Bear Who Went Boo! - David Walliams

From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 and up.At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go…BOO!But this little bear cub doesn’t always know when to stop…Presenting a mischievous new picture book packed with snow and surprises, from two standout talents!

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The World's Worst Pets (9780008499778)

Kniha - autor David Walliams; Adam Stower, 312 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Millions of readers have loved The World's Worst Children, The World's Worst Teachers and The World's Worst Parents - now they will delight in this ludicrously laugh-out-loud collection of pets, brought to you by the phenomenal Number One bestselling author David Walliams, with every story illustrated in vibrant colour by Adam Stower. These ten tales of the world's craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You'll never look at pets in the same way again! Marvel at Houdini, the magician's rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It's Furp, the monstrous goldfish! Good pets, bad pets, supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat you in one gulp - these are the most hilarious and horrendous animals around.

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The World's Worst Children 3 (0008304599)

Kniha - anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá From the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children! Illustrated in glorious and gruesome colour by artist genius, Tony Ross, these stories will appal and delight young readers. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst children ever! From ten-year old Hank and his endless pranks on his poor, long-suffering family, to Tandy and her titanic tantrums – this brand new collection is the perfect companion to World's Worst Children books 1 and 2 and an ideal gift for the worst children in your life!

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Around the World in 80 Books - David Damrosch

''Restlessly curious, insightful, and quirky, David Damrosch is the perfect guide to a round-the-world adventure in reading'' Stephen GreenblattA transporting and illuminating voyage around the globe, told through eighty classic and modern books''It is always a pleasure to talk about books with David Damrosch, who has read all of them, and he is so eloquent and understanding about them all'' Orhan PamukInspired by Jules Verne''s hero Phileas Fogg, David Damrosch, chair of Harvard''s Department of Comparative Literature and founder of Harvard''s Institute for World Literature, set out to counter a pandemic''s restrictions on travel by exploring eighty exceptional books from around the globe. Following a literary itinerary from London to Venice, Tehran and points beyond, and via authors from Woolf and Dante to Nobel prizewinners Orhan Pamuk, Wole Soyinka, Mo Yan and Olga Tokarczuk, he explores how these works have shaped our idea of the world, and the ways the world bleeds into literature.To chart the expansive landscape of world literature today, Damrosch explores how writers live in two very different worlds: the world of their personal experience, and the world of books that have enabled great writers to give shape and meaning to their lives. In his literary cartography, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The World's Worst Children (0008197040)

Kniha - autor David Walliams, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná From the world's favourite author, David Walliams - ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters; all in a gorgeously gifty FULL COLOUR format!Are you ready to meet the World's Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls!* Like Sofia Sofa - a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa that she's turning into one!* Or Dribbling Drew - a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip!* And not forgetting Blubbering Bertha - a girl who bawls and tells terrible tales!Also featuring a special appearance from fan-favourite Raj!From Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes this collection of wickedly funny, deliciously mischievous tales, illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius Tony Ross.

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A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks - David Gibbins

AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2024''Masterful and entrancing - this is big history at its best.'' Professor Alice Roberts, author of Ancestors''A real-life Indiana Jones takes readers on a dive through these underwater museums, revealing the sunken secrets of the past'' The TimesFrom a Bronze Age ship built during the age of Queen Nefertiti and filled with ancient treasures, a Viking warship made for King Cnut himself, Henry VIII''s spectacular Mary Rose and the golden age of the Tudor court, to the exploration of the Arctic, the tragic story of HMS Terror and tales of bravery and endurance aboard HMS Gairsoppa in World War Two, these are the stories of some of the greatest underwater discoveries of all time. A rich and exciting narrative, this is not just the story of those ships and the people who sailed on them, the cargo and treasure they carried and their tragic fate. This is also the story of the spread of people, religion and ideas around the world, a story of colonialism and migration which continues today.Drawing on decades of experience excavating shipwrecks around the world, renowned maritime archaeologist David Gibbins reveals the riches beneath the waves and shows us how the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Engineers - Tim Collins

The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World’s Worst Engineers is an hilarious fictional diary putting us in the shoes of two young Algerian apprentice engineers in 19th century Paris as they help Gustave Eiffel to build the Statue of Liberty and Eiffel Tower.

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The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Viking - Tim Collins

The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World’s Worst Viking is an hilarious fictional diary putting us in the shoes of a young Viking in 1000 AD as he embarks on a series of disastrous adventures.

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Raptors of the World: A Field Guide - David A. Christie, James Ferguson-Lees

Raptors of the World is the definitive handbook to this most popular group of birds. This new field guide uses all of the illustration plates from Raptors of the World, with a concise, revised text on facing pages, to create a conveniently-sized, lightweight field reference covering all 340 raptor species. Several of the plates have been reworked and repainted for this guide. The book also has an updated colour distribution map for each species. Much of the extensive introductory material has been retained in this guide, with the addition of a complete species list containing all subspecies and brief details of their ranges. Armed with this guide, birders will be able to identify with confidence any raptor encountered anywhere in the world.

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The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Samurai - Tim Collins

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Suki is a 14-year-old girl in 16th century Japan who wants to become a samurai warrior like her father and brother. Despite her disastrous training, when a party of bandits threaten her village whilst the men are away at war, Suki has to defeat them. Will she prove herself a legendary samurai, or will it all end in disaster?‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the endmatter.

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Behind the Lens: My Life - David Suchet

In the early days of my career, I didn't think I stood a hope in hell. Look at me: I'm short, stocky, slightly overweight, deep of voice, passionate, dark haired, olive skinned, hardly your typical Englishman. What chance did I have, going into the world of British theatre?David Suchet has been a stalwart of British stage and screen for fifty years. From Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde, Freud to Poirot, Edward Teller to Doctor Who, Harold Pinter to Terence Rattigan, Questions of Faith to Decline and Fall, right up to 2019's The Price, David has done it all. Throughout this spectacular career, David has never been without a camera, enabling him to vividly document his life in photographs. Seamlessly combining photo and memoir, Behind the Lens is the story of David's remarkable life, showcasing his wonderfully evocative photographs and accompanied by his insightful and engaging commentary.In Behind the Lens, David discusses his London upbringing and love of the city, his Jewish roots and how they have influenced his career, the importance of his faith, how he really feels about fame, his love of photography and music, and his processes as an actor. He looks back on his fifty-year career, including reflections ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The World's Worst Alien - Primmer Alice

Hilarious observational humour and witty social commentary combine in this debut comedy of an alien reluctantly coming to Earth to "fix" the mess that humans have made of her school project.When alien "Sky" creates planet Earth as part of a school project, she''s delighted by her success. Those dinosaurs roaming about the place are top-mark material! Then humans sweep in and it''s farewell dinosaurs, hello destruction. This disappointing evolutionary twist calls for drastic measures: Sky, the laziest student in class, is going to have make an effort, go down to Earth and fix humanity...

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Where Monsters Lie Volume 2: CULL-DE-SAC - Kyle Starks

Come join us, friends, for it''s time to visit another gated community for slashers and meet a new cast of horrible monsters as we return to the world of Where Monsters Lie. Connor Hayes, final girl turned apex monster hunter, has been brought to Site B and expected to be a good little killer, but will he cooperate? And what sort of bone-tingling secrets inhabit this new horror hamlet? Welcome to Site C! Home of hillbilly slashers, backwoods cannibals, and all the rural killers. I''m sure everything will be perfectly fine here. The monstrous terrors increase in the second arc of WHERE MONSTERS LIE! Collects Where Monsters Lie: CULL-DE-SAC #1-#4.

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Landing at the Top - Jackson David

From a young paperboy in Southern California to a visionary leader in education and business, David R. Jackson’s story is a testament to adventure, ambition, and perseverance. His passion for travel and world exploration began when he was a teenager and led to: Earning his private pilot license at 16 Skiing the Americas; he traveled down the Pan-American Highway to Chile, across the Andes to Argentina, and then to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil before heading back to California Competitive skiing at the collegiate level at Brigham Young University Spending a year road tripping and skiing through Europe, the Middle East, the Soviet Union, and Scandinavia His entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch multiple successful businesses before taking the helm at Fairmont Schools, where he transformed a small institution into a leading private school network. A dedicated philanthropist and faith-driven leader, he has spent decades shaping the educational landscape, serving in leadership roles, and giving back to communities around the world.Now semi-retired, David continues to travel, having visited over 130 countries, while devoting his time to philanthropy and family. This inspiring memoir chronicles a life of adventure, leadership, and unwavering determination—proving that with vision and courage, anything is possible.

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Piece by Piece - David Aguilar, Ferran Aguilar

The heartfelt and funny memoir of a boy who built himself a prosthetic arm out of the world-famous toy bricks.David Aguilar was born missing part of one arm, a small detail that seemed to define his life and limit people’s ideas of who he was and who he could be. But in this funny and heartfelt memoir, David proves that he can throw out the rulebook and people’s expectations and maybe even make a difference in the world—and all with a sense of humor. At only nine years old, David built his first prosthesis from LEGO bricks, and since then he hasn’t stopped creating and thinking about how his inventions, born from a passion for building things, could fuel change and help others.With a voice full of humor and heart, David tells his powerful story, of family and friendship, of heartbreak and loss, and ultimately of triumph and success, as he continues to dream big and build a life and a better world—piece by piece.

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Many Things Under a Rock - David Scheel

A fascinating exploration of the octopus from the world-leading marine biologist David Scheel: perfect summer reading for fans of ''My Octopus Teacher'' and Other Minds.''Scheel brings the world of the octopus vividly alive. The best nature books do not just describe animals: they give us a sense of what it might be like to shape-shift ourselves and live in their skins.'' Financial Times''Fascinating. The deepest of octopus books'' Peter Godfrey-Smith''Octopuses are deeply, gloriously weird... The book abounds with wonders.'' Kathleen Jamie, New Statesman''Mind-blowing and soul-expanding.'' Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus_________________The octopus is a highly intelligent and deeply mysterious creature. It can communicate in sophisticated ways, change colour and texture in a split second, and sense aspects of the world that we cannot, making it seem otherworldly.Marine biologist David Scheel''s lifelong preoccupation with these animals has led to a career of groundbreaking research. Here he shares his latest scientific understanding of octopuses and recounts his intrepid adventures with these charismatic creatures.Many Things Under a Rock celebrates octopuses as complex emotional beings and reveals what they can teach us about ourselves. ------------------WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:''Carefully and lovingly written . . . Many Things Under a Rock entertained and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Second World War Illustrated - Jack Holroyd

1,000 images of the third year of WW2 - September 1941 to September 1942, this is a quick, convenient visual history of the world's worst life-changing conflict.

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The Undercover Economist - Tim Harford

Who makes most money from the demand for cappuccinos early in the morning at Waterloo Station? Why is it impossible to get a foot on the property ladder? How does the Mafia make money from laundries when street gangs pushing drugs don''t? Who really benefits from immigration? How can China, in just fifty years, go from the world''s worst famine to one of the greatest economic revolutions of all time, lifting a million people out of poverty a month?Looking at familiar situations in unfamiliar ways, THE UNDERCOVER ECONOMIST is a fresh explanation of the fundamental principles of the modern economy, illuminated by examples from the streets of London to the booming skyscrapers of Shanghai to the sleepy canals of Bruges. Leaving behind textbook jargon and equations, Tim Harford will reveal the games of signals and negotiations, contests of strength and battles of wit that drive not only the economy at large but the everyday choices we make.

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The Colour Of Magic - Terry Pratchett

NAMED AS ONE OF THE BBC'S 100 MOST INSPIRING NOVELS'It was octarine, the colour of magic. It was alive and glowing and vibrant and it was the undisputed pigment of the imagination . . .'Somewhere between thought and reality exists the Discworld, a magical world not totally unlike our own. Except for the fact that it travels through space on the shoulders of four giant elephants who in turn stand on the shell of an astronomically huge star turtle, of course.Rincewind is the world's worst wizard who has just been handed a very important job: to look after the world's first tourist, upon whose survival rests the peace and prosperity of the land. Unfortunately, their journey across the Disc includes facing robbers, monsters, mercenaries, and Death himself.And the whole thing's just a game of the gods that might send them over the edge . . .'If you've never read a Discworld novel, what's the matter with you?' Guardian'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own' The TimesThe Colour of Magic is the first book in the Wizards series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.

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The Diamond Brothers in The Falcon's Malteser - Anthony Horowitz

A hilarious story about the world''s worst detectives by the bestselling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz.Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world''s most defective detectives, by the author of the number one bestselling Alex Rider series. When a dwarf comes into the office and leaves a package, Tim Diamond, the world''s worst private-detective, is faced with his toughest case yet. The office is ransacked and the package is found to contain simply a box of Maltesers. Who was the dwarf … and why was he murdered shortly after his visit?

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The Diamond Brothers in Public Enemy Number Two - Anthony Horowitz

A hilarious story about the world''s worst detectives by the bestelling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz.Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world''s most defective detectives, by the author of the number one bestselling Alex Rider series. Wisecracking young Nick Diamond finds himself sharing a prison cell with Johnny Powers, Public Enemy No.1. His only chance of rescuing the situation is to nail master criminal the Fence. But first, Nick has to get out of jail…

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The Diamond Brothers in The Blurred Man & I Know What You Did Last Wednesday - Anthony Horowitz

Two Diamond Brothers cases in one sparkling volume by the author of the number one bestselling Alex Rider series.Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world''s worst private-detective agency, in this Chandler-esque spoof by Anthony Horowitz, creator of the bestselling Alex Rider series. Tim Diamond is the world''s worst private detective, but unfortunately for his younger brother Nick, the cases keep coming in. First a man runover by a steamroller, and then a remote Scottish island where the guests are dying. Can Nick and Tim find the murderers before it''s too late?

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The Diamond Brothers in The French Confection & The Greek Who Stole Christmas - Anthony Horowitz

Two hilarious Diamond Brothers investigations in one volume by the number one bestselling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz.Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world''s worst private-detective agency, in this Chandler-esque spoof from the creator of the bestselling Alex Rider series. Life as the younger brother of the world''s most defective detective can be tough – and these two adventures will test Nick to the full. What connects them? Murder! And if the Diamond Brothers don''t play their cards right, they could be next…

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The Phantom of the Open - Simon Farnaby, Scott Murray

The hilarious, heartwarming and - unbelievably - true story of Maurice Flitcroft, the World''s Worst Golfer''The story of its greatest anti-hero is just what the game needs'' SpectatorWhen 46-year-old crane driver Maurice Flitcroft chanced his way into the Open - having never before played a round of golf in his life - he ran up a record-worst score of 121. The sport''s ruling classes banned him for life.Maurice didn''t take it lying down. In a hilarious game of cat-and-mouse with The Man, he entered tournaments again - and again, and again - using increasingly ludicrous pseudonyms such as Gene Pacecki, Arnold Palmtree and Count Manfred von Hoffmanstel (more often than not disguised by a fake moustache).In doing so, he sent the authorities into apoplexy, and won the hearts of fans from Muirfield to Michigan, becoming arguably the most popular - and certainly the bravest - sporting underdog the world has ever known''Hilarious'' Esquire

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The Adventurers Guild - Nick Eliopulos

In one of the last cities standing after the world fell to monsters, best friends Zed Kagari and Brock Dunderfel have high hopes for the future. Zed desperately wishes to join the ranks of the Mages Guild, where his status as Freestone''s only half elf might finally be an asset. Brock, the roguishly handsome son of merchants, is confident he''ll be welcomed into the ranks of the Merchants Guild. But just as it seems the boys'' dreams have come true, their lives take a startling turn . . . and they find themselves members of the perilous Adventurers Guild. And when the boys uncover a conspiracy that threatens all of Freestone, Zed, Brock, and their new allies-Liza, a fierce noble, and Jett, a brave dwarf-must prove their worth once and for all. "The perfect mix of suspense, Princess Bride humor, and engaging characters...A dazzling adventure sure to become a classic." -- Kirkus, starred review Also available in the series: Twilight of the ElvesNight of Dangers

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The Storm Child - Gabriela Houston

The epic conclusion in The Wind Child duology.Who would you become to save someone you love?Mara, the granddaughter of the God of Winter Winds, had her human soul ripped out for defying the laws of gods and men… A year on, she and her shape-shifting friend Torniv are on the run from Koschei the Deathless, who will stop at nothing to destroy them.The two friends will have to face their past and decide how far they’re willing to go to keep each other safe. And in the world of Slavic monsters and gods, there is always a price to pay...Cover illustration by Alexis Snell.“The Wind Child will delight dedicated readers who like their fiction infused with timeless magic.” – Love Reading 4 Kids“Packed with a colourful Slavic cast of tempestuous gods and frightening monsters, The Wind Child is above all a story about friendship, and how far you would go and what you would sacrifice to avoid saying goodbye to someone you love.” – Toppsta“A fast paced and enthralling adventure story, with a huge amount of action and some strong and likeable characters”. – Books for Keeps

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Big Nate: Release the Hounds! - Lincoln Peirce

The newest collection of comics featuring Big Nate and friends!Nate Wright''s life kind of stinks. His dad''s habit of handing out healthy snacks ruins another Halloween. His frenemy Artur proves to be the world''s worst football teammate. And how does Todd Dunfy have a girlfriend while Nate''s still shockingly single? It isn''t fair...but Nate doesn''t sweat it. Sidelined by a soccer injury, he tries his hand at coaching. After Chad gets stuck with a cheeky nickname, Nate decides to butt in. And when Gina takes over the student lounge, Nate puts his best foot forward. Sweet! This brand-new collection of Big Nate comics is a breath of fresh air. So relax, kick your shoes off...and RELEASE THE HOUNDS!

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The World’s Worst Children 1 - David Walliams

Ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters from number one bestselling author David Walliams! Are you ready to meet the world's worst children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls! Like Sofia Sofa, a TV superfan so stuck to the sofa that she's turning into one! And Blubbering Bertha, a bawling big sister with a horrid habit of telling tales! From number one bestselling author David Walliams comes this collection of deliciously mischievous tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.

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The World’s Worst Children 2 - David Walliams, Tony Ross

The brilliant follow-up to the bestselling The WorldÂ’s Worst Children! Ten more stories about hilariously horrible kids!Do you dare to meet the worst children in the world? Be warned! Inside are five ghastly girls and five badder-than-bad boys!Like Humbert the hungry baby, who literally eats his parents out of house and home. And Gruesome Griselda who likes to play tricks on everyone with her vast collection of creepy-crawlies.From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten more wonderfully wicked tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.

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Little Monsters Rule! - David Walliams

Get your claws into this fiendishly funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower – the sequel to Little Monsters!Furball is a loveable little yeti on his first day at Monster School. He can’t wait to learn how to be scary, but it’s hard when you look like a cuddly toy.When the big monsters at the school make fun of Furball, Howler the little werewolf comes to the rescue. Together, can they prove that little monsters RULE?A feel-good, funny story, packed full of monsters – BIG and SMALL!* Perfect Halloween Picture Book – From Sunday Times bestselling author David Walliams* Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake – Perfect for adding to a Halloween basket!* Parent & Educator Approved Quality – The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

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The Boy in the Dress - David Walliams

The sparkling debut children's novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country, with sparkling new cover look to tie in with later books. Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book... Charming, surprising and hilarious - The Boy in the Dress is everything you would expect from the co-creator of Little Britain. David Walliams's beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike.

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Camp David - David Walliams

Britain''s Got Talent is BACK . . . so it''s time to get serious with Britain''s favourite funny man.Famous comedian and actor, funniest judge on Britain''s Got Talent, high-achieving sportsman and BESTSELLING AUTHOR of The World''s Worst Children series, David Walliams is a man of many talents . . . Launched to fame with the record-breaking Little Britain, his characters - Lou, Florence, Emily, amongst others - became embedded in our shared popular culture. You couldn''t enter a playground for a long while without hearing "eh, eh, eh" or "computer says no".And Walliams is a mystery. Often described as a bundle of contradictions, he is disarming and enigmatic, playing up his campness one minute and hinting about his depression the next.To read Camp David is to be truly shocked, as well as tickled pink: David Walliams bares his soul like never before and reveals a fascinating and complex mind. This searingly honest autobiography is a true roller-coaster ride of emotions, as this nation''s sweetheart unlocks closely guarded secrets that until now have remained hidden in his past.''Will surprise, entertain, and allow fans and newcomers to enter the comic''s uniquely brilliant world'' GQ Magazine''Raucously funny and superbly written'' Heat ''Hilarious'' Telegraph''A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! - David Walliams, Stewart Ross

‘Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message’ Daily Mail‘Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart’ GuardianFrom No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved Gangsta Granny.Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner… and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on. Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But that’s impossible…?Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat.This first ever sequel from David Walliams will delight new fans, as well as the millions of readers that have loved Gangsta Granny.

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Bad Dad - David Walliams

Read David Walliams’ latest bestselling children’s book, Bad Dad, a fast and furious adventure for boys and girls aged 7–12. Beautifully illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross. David Walliams’ riches-to-rags story will have you on the edge of your seat and howling with laughter! Bad Dad is a fast and furious, heart-warming new children’s book about a father and son on an adventure – and a thrilling mission to break an innocent man into prison . . . It’s a high-speed cops-and-robbers adventure with heart and soul about a father and son taking on the villainous Mr Big – and winning! Dads come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. There are fat ones and thin ones, tall ones and short ones.There are young ones and old ones, clever ones and stupid ones.There are silly ones and serious ones, loud ones and quiet ones.Of course, there are good dads, and bad dads . . . Bestselling author David Walliams raced to the top of the book charts once again with Bad Dad, his tenth children’s novel. Now available in paperback!

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The Ice Monster - David Walliams

When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster - a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole - she's determined to discover more... A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime - from London to the heart of the Arctic! Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes in David Walliams' biggest and most epic adventure yet!

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Fabulous Stories For The Very Young - David Walliams

Three fabulously funny picture books in one box set! Cuddle up for giggles before bedtime with these three favourite picture books from NUMBER ONE bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross. With fun and laughter on every page, this is the perfect to gift to share with young children. Includes:The Slightly Annoying ElephantThe First Hippo on the MoonThe Bear Who Went Boo!

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The Blunders - David Walliams

Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric.An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people. This family of upper-class twits lives in a crumbling country house named Blunder Hall. When their home comes under threat, they must embark on a series of comic misadventures to save it.Absurd and hilarious, The Blunders is David Walliams’ funniest book yet. A laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history.

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The Creature Choir - David Walliams

The Creature Choir, from Children's author David Walliams.

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Fing - David Walliams

The jaw-achingly funny children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a deliciously daft Tall Story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.Meet the Meeks!Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn’t enough. She wants more, more, MORE! When Myrtle declares she wants a FING, there’s only one problem… What is a FING?Mr and Mrs Meek will do anything to keep their darling daughter happy, even visit the spooky library vaults to delve into the dusty pages of the mysterious Monsterpedia. Their desperate quest leads to the depths of the jungliest jungle where the rarest creatures can be found. But will they ever find a FING?An explosively funny, totally surreal Tall Story about two perfectly nice parents and their unbelievably monstrous daughter from the phenomenal bestselling author David Walliams.

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Operace Banány - David Walliams

Píše se rok 1940. Bitva o Británii vrcholí. Německá Luftwaffe se snaží zničit britské Královské letectvo a získat vzdušnou převahu nad Lamanšským průlivem. Pokud se to nacistům podaří, dobytí Británie pro ně už bude hračka. Jedenáctiletý Erik tráví každou volnou chvíli v londýnské zoo. Je to jediné místo, kde se cítí šťastný. A jedno ze zvířat mu obzvlášť přirostlo k srdci: gorila Gertruda. Jenže každodenní bombardování města znamená velké ohrožení pro lidi i zvířata. Erik se proto rozhodne milovanou Gertrudu zachránit. Naštěstí má skvělého pomocníka - strýčka Sida, který v zoo pracuje jako chovatel. Podaří se jim ukrýt na mořském pobřeží. Jejich pocit bezpečí ale vezme za své, když odhalí supertajný plán nacistů… David Walliams, autor veleúspěšné Babičky drsňačky, napsal akční, bondovsky laděný příběh z druhé světové války, v němž však není nouze ani o humor. David Walliams je úkaz: děti jeho knihy milují, z každé se stane okamžitě bestseller.

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