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
Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back in their most gripping story yet. For years Valkyrie has struggled to keep her loved ones safe, plunging into battle by Skulduggery Pleasants side and always emerging triumphant. But a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in order to lure Valkyrie into a final confrontation. Valkyrie only has twelve hours to find Alice before its too late.
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
Meet Llama, a true hero for the ages, who has most definitely driven a bus and who loves cake way more than you.On Monday, Llama discovers a pile of cake, which he promptly eats.On Tuesday, Llama squeezes into his dancing trousers, which he promptly rips.The force of the rip creates a black hole (naturally).By Friday, Llama will (indirectly) destroy the world.In their debut picture book, author/illustrator team Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox introduce young readers to the hilarious, the oblivious, the apocalyptically adorable Llama. So grab some cake and prepare to dance . . . because the time for Llama is nigh!Married co-creators Stutzman and Fox open this outrageous story of planetary annihilation with a prediction: ´´On Friday, Llama will destroy the world.´´ The seriously silly tale then details a single week´s events, beginning on Monday with Llama´s consumption of ´´more cake than any llama should ever eat.´´ His indulgence is merely the ´´first mistake´´ in what turns out to be a domino effect of ca
A hilarious story of mothly endeavour that celebrates the spirit of adventure. By The Bear Who Stared creator, Duncan Beedie.Molly the moth lives in the back of an old wardrobe. She loves her home and her family but she yearns for adventure. So by day she helps her mother look after the larvae, and by night she prepares for her space mission to the MOON! It´s no easy feat for a little moth to fly all the way to the moon - but Molly is not a moth to give up on her dreams.
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?
