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For years, Valkyrie Cain has struggled to keep her loved ones safe from harm, plunging into battle - time and time again - by Skulduggery Pleasant's side, and always emerging triumphant. But now the very thing that Valkyrie fights for is in danger, as a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in order to lure Valkyrie into a final confrontation. With Skulduggery racing to catch up and young sorcerer Omen scrambling along behind, Valkyrie only has twelve hours to find Alice before it's too late. The clock is ticking... Great for Ages 9-12. ISBN 9780008284596 -
It's here! #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view. When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger? In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love. ISBN 9780349003641 -
Brave, clever and never more than a whisker away from adventure! When the museum's visitors are gone for the day, it's time for the cats to come out and play... One stormy night a little black kitten appears on the museum steps. Tabby cat Tasha is delighted to show Peter the museum's passageways and secret corners but the other cats aren't as keen to welcome the new arrival. Determined to prove that Peter is just as much of a museum cat as any of the others, Tasha takes him on a rat hunt. But the pair's quest almost ends in disaster when they find themselves in the Dinosaur Gallery, with its famous T-Rex skeleton... The first in a charming new series from Holly Webb. ISBN 9781788951876 -
Join Millie and Bunny on a magical moon-dance high above the Aran Islands. Millie and her family are on holiday on the island of Inis Oirr. She loves EVERYTHING about this place - the boat, the castle and the old shipwreck! But under the light of the moon, things are about to get even more exciting ... Great for Ages 0-6. ISBN 9781788492911 -
Heart-achingly funny, touching and brilliantly clever, Millions is a fantastic adventure about two boys, one miracle and a million choices. Brothers Damian and Anthony didn't mean to get caught up in a botched train robbery. But what would you do if a massive bag of cash dropped from the sky and you had only a few days to spend it before it became worthless? Buy a million pizzas? End world poverty? Not such an easy decision, is it? The boys soon find out that being rich is a mug's game. Not only is the clock ticking, the bank robbers want their money back... Great for Ages 9-12 ISBN 9781529008760 -
Milly's class has won an All-Ireland Climate Action competition and are in with a chance of earning a coveted Green Flag award for their school. Best of all is the prize: a private tour of Fota Wildlife Park! Sure, what could possibly go wrong?But from the moment Milly and her friends arrive, chaos and calamity ensue - and of course, Milly is totally not to blame for the butterfly breakout, the giraffe drama or the unfortunate incident on Monkey Island ... Could the school lose their Green Flag before it even arrives? Great for Ages 9-12. ISBN 9780717196135 -
Michael Morpurgo and Helen Stephens' classic Christmas story, now in a brand-new larger gift format - the perfect Christmas gift!High in the mountains of Switzerland, lives a terrible dragon. In the village below, the people do everything they can to keep the dragon away. But one day, a little girl called Mimi finds a baby dragon. The little creature is lost and frightened but how did he get there and what if his mother comes looking for him? Mimi must be extremely brave if she is going to help the little dragon find his way home . . . A wonderful story about friendship, courage and adventure, perfect for sharing with the whole family. ISBN 9781405294195 Great for Ages 2-6 -
When Mikey's dad died, something in Mikey died too. He loved his old man and he never stopped dreaming that one day his dad would land the role of a lifetime, prove them all wrong, and rock back up to the estate in the flashiest car anyone had ever seen. Now there's just numbness, and not caring, and really, really stupid decisions. He says the worst of it is that he can't evenremember his dad's voice any more. Eventually Mikey's best mate can't bear it any more, and so he sets out to give Mikey the memories - and his dad's voice - back. Great For Ages 12+. ISBN 9781781125892 -
Did you hear about the creeper's birthday party? It really went off with a BANG!Why does Alex love redstone lamps? Because they light up her life. Where do tired miners sleep?On bedrock. The official Minecraft Joke Book is packed full of hilarious jokes that will have you laughing your blocks off! There's something for every Minecrafter, whatever their age. ISBN 9781405295253 -
Did you hear the news about a boy who disappeared? No one knows what happened to him, except me. Young Karl leaves behind his unhappy life as an unwanted foster child to escape to Farawayland. There, he learns that his true name is Mio, and that he is the son of the king. But the kingdom is under threat. The evil Sir Kato terrorizes the land, and it has been foretold that Mio is the only one who can defeat him. Originally published in Swedish in 1954, Astrid Lindgren's tale of Mio became a worldwide children's classic. It is celebrated in this heritage edition, complete with a new and faithful English translation. Great for Ages 7-12. ISBN 9780192731975 -
Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both! Mirabelle doesn't mean to cause trouble, it just seems to follow her round. But when she and her brother go to stay at their fairy grandparents she is determined that nothing will go wrong, and she is going to be on her very best, most fairy-like, behaviour. But being good all the time is really tiring. And a little bit of mess leads to a little bit of secret witch magic, which leads to even more mess, and even more magic, until everything is in total chaos! Can Mirabelle get the mayhem under control before Granny finds out? Great for Ages 6-9. ISBN 9780192777584 -
Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both. When Mirabelle goes off to witch school she promises not to cause any mischief . . . But then potions class goes a bit wrong and flying practise is a disaster. Soon enough, Mirabelle finds herself getting up to some seriously mischievous behaviour. Great for Ages 6-9. ISBN 9780192777546 -
Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both! Mirabelle is having a BAD DAY! Her best friend, Carlotta, can usually make Mirabelle see the funny side but she's away from school and Mirabelle can't help feeling a BAD MOOD coming on. When Mirabelle gets home to find her brother has eaten the last chocolate biscuit and is playing with her beloved pet dragon, Mirabelle finally loses her temper, with dramatic consequences for all the family! Will Mirabelle be able to put things right and turn her bad day around before bedtime...? Great for Ages 6-9. ISBN 9780192777553 -
Mirabelle is going on holiday with her family to a fancy witch resort and she can't wait! She has promised her parents that she will absolutely not get up to mischief this time. And she really means it too. The witch resort is everything Mirabelle had hoped for, and more! Better yet, she makes a new friend called Bea. Then Mirabelle makes a worrying discovery-Bea is even more mischievous than Mirabelle, and she quickly finds herself in a whole heap of trouble... especially when a dragon gets involved! Will Mirabelle's family believe that Mirabelle is (mostly) innocent this time or is it just a case of double the trouble? Great for Ages 6-9. ISBN 9780192777560 -
Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both! Mirabelle is desperate for a brand-new pair of magical roller skates, but Mum and Dad say she's got to earn the money to pay for them herself. Earning money sounds tricky-how's she going to do it? Of course! She'll set up a business. But a business doing what...? She has a go at dog-walking, but things get a little bit out of hand. And when 'things getting out of hand' include the dogs' leads, that's not good for business. Maybe something that keeps still would be easier. Something like making and selling enchanted charm bracelets! Can Mirabelle make a success of her get-rich-quick schemes? Or will being the boss end up being more trouble than it's worth? Great for Ages 6-8. ISBN 9780192783721 -
"Miranda has a big imagination and a great love of words. She writes stories about her made-up land, Magnanimous. When her writing seems to cause small miracles Miranda tries to write a miracle for her sister Gemma, who is seriously ill. A warm, funny book about imagination, family and love, from one of Ireland's best writers for children." Jenny Great for Ages 9-12 ISBN 9781444929096 -
Mary Elmes was a brilliant young woman from Cork who ventured into war zones to rescue children in trouble. When she learned that children in war-torn Europe were getting hurt, she wanted to help. She wasn't a doctor or a nurse, but she was a great organiser and soon she was running several hospitals, where she made sure there was always time for toys and play. Knowing that Jewish people were in grave danger, she even risked everything to smuggle children to safety in the boot of her car. She was arrested and imprisoned but nothing could stop her from returning to the children as soon as she was released. Through the voices of real children she saved, Miss Mary tells the magical story of one woman's love for children, and the lengths Miss Mary went to protect and comfort them. Great for Ages 9-12 ISBN 9780717186556 -
"I got completely sucked into this story from the very first page, and the photographs only added to its peculiar fascination. Loved every turn of the page." Ann ISBN 9781594746031
