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Who's Afraid of the Light? Anna McGregor Come on a trip to the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean. There are many fascinating creatures that call it home. There's nothing to be afraid of - is there? This is a spooky, funny adventure with a surprise twist that you...

The Mellons Build a House Robin Jacobs and Nik Neves The Mellon family have outgrown their flat. It's time to move, but none of the houses they look at are quite right, so they decide to build their own. Masha designs a house that accommodates the Mellons' needs,...

A Kid's Life in a Medieval Castle Chae Strathie and Marisa Morea A kid's life in a medieval castle might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and massive feasts, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, children will learn...

The Last Firefox Lee Newbery Between bullies at school and changes at home, Charlie Challinor finds life a bit scary. And when he's made guardian of a furry fox cub called Cadno, things get a whole lot scarier. Because Cadno isn't just any fox: he's a firefox - the...

The Rocks Book Nancy Dickmann The ultimate introduction to rocks, minerals, and gemstones for kids - and grown-ups too! What are rocks? How do fossils form? Are rocks different across the world? 'The Rocks Book' has all the answers for curious readers, budding...

Space Explorers Libby Jackson and Leonard Dupond Humans have always been fascinated by the universe, but only a few have been daring enough to travel beyond the Earth. From venturing into space for the first time to building the International Space Station in orbit,...

Delta and the Lost City Anna Fargher It's the year 79 AD, and the earth around Pompeii is quaking. Young wolfdog Delta finds herself on the run and escaping her family's villa after bearing witness to a horrible crime. With the help of her eagle friend, Bellona, Delta...

Murder! By Narwhal! Alex T. Smith When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle is murdered on his 90th birthday at his country estate, every one of his gathered family members is a suspect. Trapped by a snowstorm with no way to contact the police, it's...

Boy, Everywhere A.M. Dassu 'Boy, Everywhere' chronicles the harrowing journey taken by Sami and his family, from privilege to poverty, across countries and continents, from a comfortable life in Damascus, via a smuggler's den in Turkey, to a prison in Manchester. Once...

A Language of Dragons S.F Williamson London, 1923. Dragons soar through the skies and protests erupt on the streets, but Vivien Featherswallow isn't worried. She's going to follow the rules, get an internship studying dragon languages and make sure her little sister...

Bhangra Boogie Hena Khan Talia wants to be as graceful as the bhangra dancers at the mehndi - a traditional South Asian pre-wedding celebration. But her feet drag and her arms freeze when she tries to dance in front of others. Instead, she sits in her chair. But with...

Eid for Nylah Nizrana Farook Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes in her street, but something is very different today. Families are creating decorations or making food, some are trying on new clothes or decorating their hands with henna. Everyone is...

Take a look at our favourite biographies, all about amazing diverse people from history! From neurodivergent superstars to social justice heroes, be inspired by these extraordinary people who changed the world.

Run, Rebel Manjeet Mann When Amber runs, it's the only time she feels completely free - far away from her claustrophobic home life. Her father wants her to be a dutiful daughter, waiting for an arranged marriage like her sister Ruby. Running is a quiet rebellion. But...

Cross My Heart and Never Lie Nora Dåsnes Tuva is starting seventh grade, and her checklist of goals includes: writing a diary, getting a cool look, building the best fort in the woods with her BFFs, and sharing everything with them. But when she starts school,...

Nelson, Hero of the Seas Dominic Sandbrook and Edward Bettison The world is at war, and oceans have become battlefields. Napoleon Bonaparte, tyrant of France, has crushed one country after another. Now his cruel eyes are fixed on Britain. Only one man can stop him -...