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  • Not Here To Be Liked

    Not Here To Be Liked

    • Michelle Quach, Kevin Wada (Illustrator)
    • Usborne Publishing Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781474989732
    • Published: 16-09-2021

    Falling in love wasn't part of the plan....  Eliza Quan fully expects to be voted the next editor-in-chief of her school paper. She works hard, she respects the facts, and she has the most experience. Len DiMartile is an injured star baseball player who seems to have joined the paper just to h...

  • Constance in Peril

    Constance in Peril

    • Ben Manley, Emma Chichester Clark
    • Pan Macmillan
    • ISBN13: 9781509839735
    • Published: 16-09-2021

    Constance in Peril is a brilliantly funny story from the creators of the critically acclaimed The Misadventures of Frederick, a Sunday Times Children's Book of the Year. Told with all Ben Manley's characteristic wit and genius for comic timing, with beautiful, atmospheric illustrations by Emma...

  • Pages & Co.: The Book Smugglers (Pages & Co., Book 4)

    Pages & Co.: The Book Smugglers (Pages & Co., Book 4)

    • Anna James
    • HarperCollins Publishers
    • ISBN13: 9780008410810
    • Published: 16-09-2021

    Fourth in the modern-classic and bestselling bookwandering series for ages eight to twelve that celebrates all that is best in life: books, adventure, friendship - and cake. Milo lives on board the Sesquipedalian, or a magical train that uses the power of imagination to...

  • Dogs in Disguise

    Dogs in Disguise

    • Peter Bently, John Bond
    • HarperCollins Publishers
    • ISBN13: 9780008469146
    • Published: 16-09-2021

    An exciting new collaboration between the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond! Dogs come in all kinds of colours and sizesBut when no one's looking they put on DISGUISES. A joyful peek into the crazy antics of...

  • Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang: The Amsterdam Adventure

    Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang: The Amsterdam Adventure

    • Paul O'Grady
    • HarperCollins Publishers
    • ISBN13: 9780008446802
    • Published: 16-09-2021

    The hilarious and action-packed middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O'Grady. Unbeknownst to anyone, somewhat-unhappy and never-quite-fitting in 10-year-old Eddie Albert can speak to animals, including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two goldfi...

  • Danger at Dead Man's Pass

    Danger at Dead Man's Pass

    • M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman, Elisa Paganelli
    • Pan Macmillan
    • ISBN13: 9781529013122
    • Published: 16-09-2021

    Embark on a thrilling fourth adventure in the bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series - Danger at Dead Man's Pass, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, as Harrison Beck investigates an ancient family curse high in the German mountains. Illustrated in black-and-white throughout by...

  • Rules for Vampires

    Rules for Vampires

    • Alex Foulkes, Sara Ogilvie
    • Simon & Schuster Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781471199554
    • Published: 16-09-2021

    Straighten your cape and sharpen your claws . . . being a vampire is harder than it looks! The deliciously funny debut from Alex Foulkes, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.  'A wickedly fun debut, with a wonderfully strong girl hero' Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate There are highs a...

  • Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

    Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

    • Flavia Z. Drago
    • Walker Books Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781406398502
    • Published: 16-09-2021

    With exquisite detail and humour, Flavia Z. Drago's vivid illustrations tell a sweet and offbeat story of friendship and courage.Gustavo is a ghost. He is good at doing all sorts of paranormal things, like walking through walls, making objects fly and glowing in the dark. And he lo...