Amelie loved Reese. And she thought he loved her. But she´s starting to realise love isn´t supposed to hurt like this. So now she´s retracing their story and untangling what happened by revisiting all the places he made her cry. Because if she works out what went wrong, perhaps she can finally learn to get over him.
The thrilling conclusion to the epic adventure that began with New York Times bestselling The Reader, ´´a series fantasy lovers will want to sink their teeth into.´´ - Booklist, starred reviewSefia is determined to keep Archer out of the Guard´s clutches and their plans for war between the Five Kingdoms. The Book, the ancient, infinite codex of the past, present and future, tells of a prophecy that will plunge Kelanna in that bloody war, but it requires a boy--Archer--and Sefia will stop at nothing to ensure his safety. The Guard has already stolen her mother, her father, and her Aunt Nin. Sefia would sooner die than let them take anymore from her--especially the boy she loves.But escaping the Guard and the Book´s prophecy is no easy task. After all, what is written always comes to pass. As Sefia and Archer watch Kelanna start to crumble to the Guard´s will, they will have to choose between their love and joining a war that just might tear them apart. Full of magic, suspense, and mystery, Traci Chee brings he
The eagerly anticipated follow-up to Carry On by the number 1 New York Times bestselling author of Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell.Wayward Son, the sequel to Carry On, is the stunning new YA novel by the bestselling author of Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell. With all of her signature wit and heart, this is Rainbow at her absolute best.The story is supposed to be over.Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after...So why can´t Simon Snow get off the couch?What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light...That´s how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place...With Wayward Son, Rainbow
Share your love with this huggable finger puppet book! The sweetly reassuring stories in this brand-new series celebrate all the things a parent´s arms can do for their child, from playing games to sharing a treat and-best of all-showing their love with a hug. Adorable illustrations and two plush finger puppet arms make for a cozy, interactive reading experience for babies and their loved ones.´´Little bunnies will be squealing with delight as this finger-puppet book will provide hours of cuddlesome entertainment. A really comforting and fun read for the very young.´´ Baby
Elmer´s first story, with special foiled and embossed cover and free audiobook to celebrate his 30th birthday!Happy 30th Birthday, Elmer!Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork.The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them...Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime.Collect this special 30th birthday edition of David McKee´s first book about Elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. With this special edition comes a free audiobook and a beautiful foiled cover.Deservedly a modern classic, with over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide, Elmer´s subtle message, that it is OK to be different, resonates with children across the world. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. ´A deserved favourite with the 2-5s´ SUNDAY TIMES´´Unquestionably the life and soul of the party. I loved this book
Who will be crowned the most beautiful of all at the Jungle Jamboree? Lion, Leopard, Hippo, Zebra?The jungle creatures all try to change themselves in this beautiful book, bursting with wild splashes of colour and hilarious animal antics. But Fly has a surprise in store - soon the animals learn that they are lovely just the way they are, and that kindness is the most beautiful thing of all.Empson, JoJo Empson graduated from Cambridge School of Art with a Masters in Children´s Book Illustration. Jo is never happier than when she is swept away in storytelling, whether writing, illustrating or just reading a favourite picture book (which she still does every night!).Her first author/illustrator picture book Rabbityness was nominated for 8 awards and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children´s Book Prize 2013.
A glimpse of three women dressed as mermaids leaves one boy filled with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.´´Every choice Jessica Love makes imbues the story with charm, tenderness and humor´´ New York Times Book Review While riding the subway home with his nana one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train carriage. When Julian gets home, daydreaming of the magic he´s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies and making his own fabulous mermaid costume. But what will Nana think about the mess he makes - and even more importantly - what will she think about how Julian sees himself?
Elli the elephant loves to have fun in the bath, but she´s not the only one. Her fun is interrupted when a crocodile decides to join her, followed by a flamingo, then a mouse and even a tiger! Poor Elli´s bath is ruined. What can she do? She sucks all the water into her trunk, of course! Then she waits until all the uninvited animals have left before squirting it back. Finally she can enjoy her bath in peace!A beautifully designed, boldly illustrated picture book for the very young in which readers are encouraged to get involved in the story through tilting and shaking the book.
A bighearted, madcap heist story from a bestselling and much-loved Irish novelist´Funny and sad and wonderful ... I adored every last word´ Derek Landy, author of SKULLDUGGERY PLEASANTWe didn´t know what we were doing. We had no idea what we were up against. And we made a really big mess... And it was the saddest, scariest, weirdest, time in my life but it was also the best fun I ever had.And it started here...Jeremy, Johnny J, Walker, Sumo and Charlie are about to have the summer of their lives. They´ve all just finished primary school and are looking forward to weeks of holiday freedom before they head off to their new schools. But they soon realise it´s not all going to be riding their bikes, making rope swings in the woods and climbing trees. Johnny´s mum is ill, really ill - and Jeremy decides there is only one way to save her. A way that might just involve a robbery ... And by the end of it all - or perhaps somewhere in the middle - they will be The Fearless Five. And this will be a summer they will nev
An evocative and heartbreaking novel of family and friendship in wartime from Hilary McKay, award-winning author of the Casson Family Chronicles.Winner of the Costa Children´s Book Award 2018.The Skylarks´ War is a beautiful story following the loves and losses of a family growing up against the harsh backdrop of World War One, from the award-winning Hilary McKay.Clarry and her older brother Peter live for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and running free with their charismatic cousin, Rupert. But normal life resumes each September - boarding school for Peter and Rupert, and a boring life for Clarry at home with her absent father, as the shadow of a terrible war looms ever closer.When Rupert goes off to fight at the front, Clarry feels their skylark summers are finally slipping away from them. Can their family survive this fearful war?Hilary McKay´s novel is about love as much as war: the effect on children of being deprived of it and the beneficial results on adults of its persisten