The Misadventures of Max Crumbly
Rachel Renee Russell
Simon & Schuster
From the creator of "Dork diaries".
Locker hero. ... A bran - new series from #1 bestselling Dork diaries author Rachel Renee Russell!
Introducing the new Dork on the Block!
Max Crumbly is about to face the scariest place he's ever been: South Ridge Middle School. There's a lot that's great about his new school, but there's also one big problem - Doug aka Thug Thurston, the school bully whose new hobby is stuffing Max in his locker. If only Max could be like the heroes in all the comics he likes to read - or the ones he draw. Unfortunately, Max's uncanny, almost superhuman ability to smell pizza from a ... |
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Grandpa's Great Escape
David Walliams
Harper Collins Publishers
Up, up, and away!
Illustrated by Tony Ross. ... Many years ago Grandpa was a World War II flying ace. But when he is sent to old folk's home Twilight Tower - run by sinister Matron Swine - it's up to Grandpa and his grandson, Jack, to plot a daring escape. Little do the know, the wicked matron is on them...
"I absolutely love David Williams' books... they will become classics."
Sue Townsend, Guardian
"Dahl finally has a worthy successor."
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See You in the Cosmos
Jack Cheng
Puffin
All eleven-year old Alex wants is to launch his iPod into space. With a series of audio recordings, he will show other lifeforms out in the cosmos what life on Earth, his Earth, is really like.But for a boy with a long-dead dad, a troubled mum, and a mostly-not-around brother, Alex struggles with the big questions. Where do I come from? Who's out there? And, above all, how can I be brave?
Determined to find the answers, Alex sets out on a remarkable road trip that will turn his whole world upside down...
"I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder."
Jennifer Niven
"Moving and hopeful.. an ... |
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What Pet Should I Get?
Dr. Seuss
Harper Collins Publishers
New York Times № 1 Bestseller. ... Every pet looks like fun, so how in the world do you pick just one? It isn't easy, but it can be done - as Dr. Seuss shows us in this newly-discovered story about an age old problem! By combining the funniest stories, craziest creatures and zaniest pictures with his unique blend of rhyme, rhythm and repetition, Dr. Seuss helps children of all ages and abilities learn to read.
The book is ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. The rhyme, rhythm and repetition make them easier to read, helping to build confidence. ... |
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Love from Pooh
A. A. Milne
With decoration by E. H. Shepard. ... "Wherever I am there's always Pooh. There's always Pooh and me."
The perfect gift for Valentine's day. Wear your heart on your sleeve with this lovely gift book featuring words of love from Winnie-the-Pooh. When you are Pooh, honey is your first love, and your best friend loves you despite you being a Silly Old Bear. This book features original quotations from A. A. Milne's charming stories and poems, accompanied by E.H.Shepard's charming line illustrations. This little book is yours with love from Pooh. ... |
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George's Marvellous Medicine
Roald Dahl
Puffin
Illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Free wondercrump door hanger! ... Quick! Mischief makers, sign here so everyone knows this book belongs to you.
A brand new phizz - whizzing edition of Roald Dahl's "George's Marvellous Medicine".
George Krankys grandma is a miserable grouch. George really hates that horrid old witchy woman. One saturday morning, George is in charge of giving grandma her medicine. So - Ho! Ah - HA! Ho - Hum! George knows exactly what to do. A magic medicine it will be. One that will either cure her completely... or blow off the top of her head.
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The BFG
Roald Dahl
Puffin
Now a major motion picture. Exclusive fun activities, quiz and more inside!
Illustrated by Quentin Blake. ... |
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The Witches
Roald Dahl
Puffin
Illustrated by Quentin Blake. ... Real witches dress in ordinary clothes and look like ordinary women. But they are not ordinary. They are always plotting and scheming with murderous, bloodthirsty thoughts - and they hate children.
The Grand High Witch hates children most of all and plans to make every single one of you disappear. Only one boy and his grandmother can stop her, but if their plan fails the Grand High Witch will frizzle them like fritters, and then what...? ... |
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Demon Dentist
David Walliams
Harper Collins Publishers
The jaw-achingly funny number one bestseller by David Walliams. Illustrated by Tony Ross.
Winner of "The national book award". ... Darkness had come to the town. Strange things were happening in the dead of night. Children would put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, but in the morning they would wake up to find... a dead slug; a live spider; hundreds of earwigs creeping and crawling beneath their pillow.
Evil was at work. But who or what was behind it...?
"Walliams is a natural wit."
Evening Standard
"I absolutely love David Walliams' books... they will become classics."
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Mr Stink
David Walliams
Harper Collins Publishers
Illustrated by Quentin Blake. ... The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel for children from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country - beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake.
It all starts when Chloe makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Yes, he smells a bit. But when it looks like he might be driven out of town, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed. Now Chloe's got to make sure no one finds out her secret. And speaking of secrets, there just might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye... or the nose.
"Hilarious!"
The Times
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Gangsta Granny
David Walliams
Harper Collins Publishers
The hilarious number one bestseller by David Walliams. Illustrated by Tony Ross. ... David Walliams is the fastest growing children's author in the country. A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David's previous bestsellers.
Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma's house. She's the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup.
But there are two things Ben doesn't know about his grandma:
She was once an international jewel thief.
All her life, she has been plotting to ... |
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The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams
Harper Collins Publishers
The hilarious bestseller by David Walliams. Illustrated by Quentin Blake. ... 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' beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike.
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