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The bone-shaking new trilogy concludes - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant seriesSkulduggery Pleasant has many enemies - many, many enemies - and people try to kill him multiple times a day. But when someone puts a price on his head, he finds himself going up against a foe that not even he can beat. Not alone, anyway.And where is his partner right when he needs her the most?Valkyrie Cain is in prison, fighting to stay alive in a place where everyone wants to kill her.With an island of sorcerers ready to cut themselves off from the rest of the world, a terrorist group enjoying unprecedented public support, and a showdown looming between Winter Grieving and the Child of the Ancients, Skulduggery and Valkyrie find that their options, like their chances, are quickly running out. IS THIS THE END?
The book version of the thrilling and innovative narrative podcast. On a dark and stormy night … A pair of ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain – the Hollow Hotel. They’re here to interview the Dark King of television magic, Romeo Gideon. Instead, they discover the body of a murdered man hanging from the rafters – the work of a killer who wields actual magic as viciously as he does his blade. With the storm closing in, all exit routes cut off, and the killer taking them out one by one, their only hope lies with the two mysterious Irish detectives who seem quite at home with all this bloodshed … Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain have only hours to figure out who the killer is in a hotel filled with the tortured spirits of the dead, the anguished wails of the dying, and the relentless whines of the living.
Titles In this Set  The Hidden Oracle The Dark Prophecy The Burning Maze The Tyrant’s Tomb The Tower of Nero The Hidden Oracle: Apollo has angered his father Zeus for the last time. So, how do you punish an immortal? By making him human. Obviously. Cast down from Olympus, he's weak, disorientated and stuck in New York City as a teenage boy. It's the first time he's been without his powers, and he has to survive in the modern world. The Dark Prophecy: There's only one way he can earn back Zeus' favour, and that's to seek and restore the ancient oracles - but that's easier said than done. Apollo must head to the American Midwest where, rumour has it, a haunted cave may hold answers. There are a few things standing in his way though. The Burning Maze: The only way out is a series of scary and dangerous trials, of course. For his third trial, Apollo must journey through the Labyrinth to free an Oracle who only speaks in puzzles. Then, defeat the most vicious of three very vicious Roman Emperors. The Tyrant’s Tomb: The former God Apollo is having a pretty rough time of it. Well, for one thing, he's been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. And he's called Lester. But being an awkward mortal teenager is the least of his worries right now. The Tower of Nero: The battle for Camp Jupiter is over. New Rome is safe. Tarquin and his army of the undead have been defeated. Somehow Apollo has made it out alive, with a little bit of help from the Hunters of Artemis. But though the battle may have been won, the war is far from over.
If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this series! Things may be heating up in the Nether, but at school, things have taken a cold turn! FIRST THE SCHOOL GETS TOO COLD! THEN IT GETS WAY TOO HOT! WHAT IN MINECRAFT IS GOING ON?! Meanwhile, Eek has gone missing, having chased a mysterious player through the Overworld. If they’re to get to the End in time, they need to find him and obtain blaze rods from the Nether pronto. Can Harper come up with a plan to help her friends and fix the school before it’s too late? The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!
The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages! The chance to be in a local TV advert has Po Chen stressed out. But that’s nothing compared to having to go on an adventure into Minecraft to save their friend Eek to the End or risk losing him forever. Can Morgan and their friends cover for Po while he's auditioning for the commercial? And, more importantly, can they cover for him whilst going up against several terrifying Endermen? The fourth book in a jam-packed series, dive into this Minecraft adventure to find out how the gang saves the day!
If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this series! A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school – the Ironsword Academy! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages! Morgan, Ash and the rest of the team discover that their new friend Eek has travelled into the Nether alone. Well, not exactly alone – there’s a hostile skeleton that Eek thinks is his friend following him every step of the way! To make matters worse, in the real world, the team gets stuck in detention, leaving Ash to go after Eek alone. Find out what happens in this epic series that takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players on amazing journeys, where they solve problems and unravel mysteries in the real world and in the world of Minecraft.
If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this series! Embark on a thrilling new adventure set in the world of Minecraft, where danger lurks at every turn, and our heroes must protect the Minecraft server from being shut down forever. Following the events of the Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles and the Minecraft Stonesword Saga series, the Evoker King has evolved into the Evoker Kid, a total noob who wants to experience everything the world of Minecraft has to offer. Unfortunately, he walks into danger at every turn, so it’s up to Morgan, Harper, and their friends to keep him safe. But even more unfortunately in the real world, they’ve all been sent Ironsword Academy Middle School for the remainder of the school year. Now they’re all noobs who will have to navigate the strange new school’s hallways, try to make friends with new kids and avoid a principal who would like nothing better than to shut down their video game time. Can they get the Evoker Kid to a safe destination before someone pulls the plug on their Minecraft server … permanently?! Don’t miss this action-packed chapter book series perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!
Half boy. Half God. All Hero. Dive into the world of Greek mythology with Percy Jackson in this exciting 5-book collection by Rick Riordan. Join Percy, a seemingly ordinary boy who discovers he is the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea. With monsters, gods, and the fate of the world on his shoulders, Percy's adventures are thrilling, action-packed, and full of heart. This collection includes: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief: Percy was just a regular kid—expelled from school a few times—but life takes a turn when he accidentally vaporizes his math teacher. His discovery that he’s the son of a Greek god sets him on a journey of danger, adventure, and a race to stop a brewing war between the gods.  Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters: Being the son of Poseidon isn’t all it's cracked up to be. Percy faces new challenges as monsters constantly try to kill him. But with his friends by his side, he embarks on a dangerous quest to the Sea of Monsters to save his best friend and Camp Half-Blood.  Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse: Life at Camp Half-Blood is anything but normal. Percy must battle mythical creatures and take on the weight of his godly heritage. His latest quest brings him face-to-face with even greater dangers, as the Titan Lord Kronos grows stronger.  Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth: As Percy continues his training, he faces the deadly and intricate maze of the Labyrinth. With Kronos' army threatening to destroy the camp, Percy and his friends must navigate the treacherous path to stop the Titan’s army from rising.  Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian: Turning sixteen should come with great gifts, but for Percy, it comes with a prophecy that could determine the fate of the world. The battle for Olympus is at hand, and Percy must make the ultimate choice to save the world.
The fifth magical adventure in the epic and funny bestselling Land of Roar series. Rose, Arthur, Win are going back to dragon school, and now they are officially dragon riders, it’s time for their first mission. It's another epic and magical Roar adventure, where they’ll encounter a cursed island of witches, a ghostly mystery and the most fearsome dragon in Roar. But someone is on their tail… Thrilling magical fantasy adventures that celebrate the power of imagination, The Land of Roar is perfect for readers aged 8-12 and fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson and How to Train Your Dragon.
Ever wondered what donuts get up to when they're not being eaten?No, because that would be silly! But it turns out, donuts have BIG PLANS FOR WORLD DOMINATION!!!Meet Sprinkles, the leader of the Squad; Jammyboi, who spreads stickiness EVERYWHERE; Dadnut and Lil' Timmy, who explain obscure facts, and Spronky, who is bizarrely unconventional! But don't mention the arch-nemeses of the donuts . . .  the bagels, secretly plotting Donut Squad's doom!Guffaws guaranteed!
The bagels are lying low, and now the Donut Squad are enjoying making their own malarkey. They're off camping! And hiding from bears! Anxiety Donut is on an adventure where what happens next is up to YOU! And L'il Timmy learns the Meaning of Life - so you can too! But the bagels can't be held back for long - their plan is about to be unleashed to  kick the Donut Squad out of their own book. Will the Donuts be able to stop them? The sweet vs savoury royal rumble is back on - and it's going to get messy! The only thing guaranteed is that it will be gleefully hilarious!
Unlock a magic that could save the world ... or destroy it. From bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave comes an epic new fantasy: 'This tale of adventure and magic is as brave as it is exciting' Independent'Destined to be a classic' Garth Nix'A stunning adventure' Cressida Cowell'Pure joy to read' Jasbinder BilanWhen her sister vanishes after a mysterious earthquake, Ysolda sets off on a rescue mission. But these are dangerous times, and soon she is forced to strike a deadly bargain with the wolf queen herself. Join Ysolda and her loyal sea hawk as they embark on an epic quest to save her sister and unlock the earth's most powerful magic ... From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old. Kiran Millwood Hargrave is winner of the Wainwright Prize, the Waterstones Book Prize, and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year.  *Kiran Millwood Hargrave was a top 5 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 18 February 2025
A thrilling debut, rich in the joyous adventure of friendship, flight and righting wrongs.  The first of four stories in an electrifying jungle adventure series! Longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards and the Jhalak Children's & Young Adult Prize, 2021. Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for January 2020. THIEF. REBEL. BANDIT.  HERO? Chaya, a no-nonsense, outspoken hero, leads her friends and a gorgeous elephant on a noisy, fraught, joyous adventure through the Sri Lankan jungle where revolution is stirring and leeches lurk. Will stealing the queen's jewels be the beginning or the end of everything for the intrepid gang? Can Chaya leave village a thief but return a hero?
From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The third thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, poachers and an endangered leopard! Selvi is a wild child who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. She is often joined by Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes. When hunters come for Lokka, Selvi is determined to fight. But what can she do against such powerful enemies? Turn to her friends, of course! Now they just need the perfect plan... 
The thrilling second Geomancer book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the bestselling, award-winning Kiran Millwood Hargrave, for readers of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell.  Unlock a magic that could change the world ... or destroy it. Ysolda is on the run, travelling with a rebellious princess to the wilds of the Drakken Peak - on the back of a huge sea wolf. With her faithful sea hawk Nara by her side, her quest to find the fabled magic of the Geomancer is just beginning ...  From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old. Kiran Millwood Hargrave is winner of the Wainwright Prize (in Sept 2023), the Waterstones Book Prize, and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year.
Welcome to Chicken Hill: join Ferdy, Gripper and Tink as they investigate all things strange in their seriously weird town. Three hilarious and off-the-wall stories in one full-colour graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. Chicken Hill: Just your average, everyday, run-of-the-mill small town, where the pets can talk, the frogs rule over a secret underwater empire and you’re only ever one day away from an alien invasion. Chicken Hill is home to Ferdy, a tech wiz with a knack for invention and a habit of running into trouble. Always with him is Gripper, his farty and self-obsessed pug, and Tink, his brother’s forever-tired cat. Together, they investigate the many wild and weird happenings in town…And whether fending off an invasion of zombie cactuses, or trying to keep an army of cloned conspiracy theorist cats out of office, there’s no shortage of things to keep them busy. Because in Chicken Hill, there’s only one rule: if you think things can’t get weirder, they always can.  For fans of Dog Man, Bunny VS Monkey and Investigators
The first explosive book in Charlie Higson's bestselling Young Bond series.  Before the name became a legend. Before the boy became a man. Meet Bond. James Bond.  There's something in the water at Loch Silverfin. Something deadly. Something that must be kept secret...  It's James Bond's first day at Eton, and he's already met his first enemy. This is the start of an adventure that will take him from the school playing fields to the remote shores of Loch Silverfin and a terrifying discovery that threatens to unleash a new breed of warfare.
From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Hatmakers comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere, and reveals the origins of Maker magic. Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries. When her father takes her to join the royal court at Tintagel, Gwyn meets Merlin: a wild young boy with unique powers, in desperate need of her help. They flee Tintagel together, and before long, the young prince, Arthur, joins them. So begins an epic journey across ancient Britain, involving giants, mermaids, unicorns and witches - and their discovery of a truly monstrous plan. This band of unlikely friends must prevent the mythical Oakheart - the foundation of all magic in the land - from being stolen. Or magic will be lost forever . .  . Discover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker's legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story.  A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic .  . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans
Return to the spellbinding world of the Hatmakers in this sweeping, epic and exciting new adventure on the high seas - perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Keeper of the Lost Cities and Harry Potter.  Cordelia Hatmaker has finally united the Maker families and restored the kingdom's trust in Maker magic. But mysterious, chaotic magical outbreaks are beginning to happen across London. And then the unthinkable happens . . . Cordelia is accused of treason. As the guards close in, she must flee London at once. With her father, Prospero, and friends, Sam and Goose, Cordelia sets sail on her family's ship, Little Bear, for the adventure of a lifetime. They're determined to solve the mystery of a missing girl, and to clear Cordelia's name once and for all. But soon they are in the dangerous territory of a band of legendary pirates: the Troublemakers. Is Cordelia a match for the fierce and unstoppable pirate queen? A breathtaking new adventure from bestselling author of The Hatmakers and The Mapmakers, Tamzin Merchant, featuring beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar.
An all-new collection of short stories from the world of Magnus Chase! Travel the Nine Worlds with your favourite characters from the world of Magnus Chase in a brand-new series of adventures. Find out why Amir Fadlan hates clothes shopping in Midgard, see how Mallory Keen learns in icy Niflheim that insulting a dragon can be a good idea, and join Alex Fierro as they play with fire (and a disco sword) in the home of the fire giants, Muspellheim. But watch out for Thor, who is jogging through all Nine Worlds so he can log his million steps - and is raising quite a stink .
The book version of the thrilling and innovative second Skulduggery Pleasant podcast In 1962, three sorcerers converged to do battle in a hidden chamber near a disused platform in the London Underground. Prophecy foretold that the victor would hold the very fate of humanity in their hands. Since then… nothing. Now, the people who are trying to find out exactly what happened all those years ago are being murdered – there is a killer coming after them, a killer with a plan – and their only hope for survival lies with Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain. Because when the end of the world comes knocking, our first line of defence must always be sarcasm. Unstoppable, withering sarcasm.
When everyone's a vicious beast, it's hard to spot the monsters . . . Beware of the Turned in the first book in a blockbuster teen horror for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant and Stranger Things. Sel Archer lives in a normal town with normal residents, except for one night a month . . . When the full moon comes out, almost all of the adults turn into werewolves, and it's up to the young people to protect themselves from danger. But, as this quiet life begins to unravel, and the Turned start to escape, can Sel and his friends uncover exactly who – or what – is watching their every move, before it's too late? Welcome, to the TOWN OF THE TURNED. 
Full of thrilling high-octane action, this is the third in an explosive new action-adventure middle grade series. Perfect for fans of Alex Rider, CHERUB and Mission: Impossible. It's the summer holidays and the S.T.E.A.L.T.H. team is split up. Donna is in the Caribbean visiting family while the boys are bored at home, filling time with computer games - until Sam persuades Arun to pay Donna a surprise visit using MANDROID. At the same time, plans are underway to hijack and destroy an oil platform off the Trinidad coast while a tropical storm rages. With MANDROID the only craft capable of operating in such challenging conditions, S.T.E.A.L.T.H. know they have to act to save the workers on the blazing platform and prevent an environmental catastrophe. Without the backing of MI6, the kids have to go it alone in their most dangerous mission yet... Arun, Donna and Sam are ordinary school kids with an extraordinary secret. They are S.T.E.A.L.T.H., a crack team of agents in charge of the most cutting-edge piece of tech the world doesn't know exists: MANDROID. Always flying under the radar, they solve crimes, prevent disasters and rescue the innocent - and they STILL have to get their homework in on time!
Get ready for action, adrenaline and adventure in this explosive, brand new Alex Rider mission by bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz. In this adrenaline-fuelled adventure in the number one bestselling series, Alex Rider is sent by MI6 Special Operations to infiltrate a new and sinister organization known only as Nightshade. Alex is on his own, with the fate of thousands of people resting in his hands.
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