Books - Children

• Gianni Sarcone, Marie-Jo Waeber
• QED Publishing
• ISBN13: 9781784938475
• Published: 19-10-2017

Winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2018 The brain is an amazing thing, but it doesn't always get things right when it comes to sight. This book is here to explain why, with astounding images, baffling puzzles, and simple reveals which show the reader how each tri...

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• Rob Beattie, Sam Peet
• QED Publishing
• ISBN13: 9781784938468
• Published: 19-10-2017

Learn to make ice cream with salt, a smartphone projector, a lava lamp and more with this brilliant book of simple home experiments! Using basic ingredients and equipment, turn your home into a laboratory ready to perform these 70 fun science experiments - learning physics, chemistry, biology...

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• Abi Elphinstone, Amy Alward, Emma Carroll, Berlie Doherty, Jamila Gavin, Geraldine McCaughrean, Lauren John, Piers Torday, Katherine Woodfine, Michelle Magorian
• Simon & Schuster Ltd
• ISBN13: 9781471159824
• Published: 19-10-2017

***Pre-order Abi's latest adventures, EVERDARK and THE CRACKLEDAWN DRAGON, out in 2021!***A beautiful and classic anthology of frosty, magical short stories from acclaimed children's writers. The Dreamsnatcher's Abi Elphinstone heads up this gorgeous collection of winte...

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• Jessica Townsend
• Hachette Children's Group
• ISBN13: 9781510104112
• Published: 12-10-2017

WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2018 YOUNGER FICTION CATEGORY WINNER OF RED MAGAZINE'S BIG BOOK 'BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK (7-12)' AWARD An international bestselling series - enter the Wundrous world of Morrigan Crow and Nevermoor. Featuring a 'hidden' illustration ben...

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• Anthony McGowan, Chris Riddell
• Barrington Stoke Ltd
• ISBN13: 9781781127100
• Published: 06-10-2017

Jo-Jo is convinced that Christmas is cancelled - and it's all his fault. To make amends, he decides he must become Father Christmas. An old coat of his mum's, a sack of outgrown toys and a sudden snowfall are all he needs - along with a little help from some very Christmassy magic. High qualit...

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• Kate Saunders
• Faber & Faber
• ISBN13: 9780571342327
• Published: 05-10-2017

An incredible, heart-wrenching sequel to E. Nesbit's Five Children and It, set on the eve of the First World War. The five children have grown up - war will change their lives for ever. Cyril is off to fight, Anthea is at art college, Robert is a Cambridge scholar and Jane is at high school. T...

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• R. M. Romero
• Walker Books Ltd
• ISBN13: 9781406375633
• Published: 05-10-2017

A timeless fantasy set in the Second World War that weaves together magic, folklore and history, perfect for fans of The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and Goodnight Mister Tom. One night a little doll named Karolina comes to life in a toyshop in Krakow, Poland, in 1939...

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• Kaye Umansky, Ashley King
• Simon & Schuster Ltd
• ISBN13: 9781471160905
• Published: 05-10-2017

'A Bewitching tale, charmingly told and is certain to delight any witch in the making' M.G, Leonard, award-winning author of Beetle Boy 'A gorgeous story that bubbles with charm, wit and magic' Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher'Bursting with memorable characters, a huge...

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