Charming with a twist, this pony book is sure to catch the eye of those who love all things daring and mysterious. Katie must confront her nervousness when she is chosen to captain the Paddock Grove team to victory. However, when strange things beginning to happen, the team’s chances to win gold are cast in doubt: Katie and her friends must step up to solve the case.
Traversing continent’s and time, describing a dizzying description of every type of locomotion ancient, unique and futuristic, this is a delightful book for any curious young person in their early teens. With fascinating insights about the evolution of the train throughout the world, the narrative delves into the many quirky manifestations of the locomotive throughout the decades. All of the descriptions are accompanied by beautifully crafted and highly effective illustrations, creating a fantastic historical narrative.
If you don’t know your vloggers from your infographics but were too embarrassed to ask, then this book is the perfect tonic for you. The title is not misleading – this guide truly covers everything, from fake news to online safety. It is an essential resource for readers of all ages, and everyone will learn something from it. However, with its clear, accessible, and child friendly language, it is bound to become a necessity in every home and classroom.
The fourth book in the series First Cat, our heroes, First Cat, LOZ 4000, and Moon Queen return for a sailing to adventure across the seas and skies of the Moon. In this newest instalment we follow the plight of Captain Babybeard (a baby pirate with a beard) when his first mate, the Martian pirate James Plantain (a literal banana pirate) in an act of betrayal, leaves Captain Babybeard alone on a desert Island.
An excitable Cosmo gets to test out a prototype of a new rocket jet pack. However, when the jet pack malfunctions and communication breaks down with his team back at base, Cosmo has to find his own way home. But of course, the journey is not that straightforward; Cosmo is helped along the way by an entertaining and certainly interesting cast of characters. Think magicians, sewer mutants, aliens, each wackier than the next whilst travelling from cities to spaceships to jungles on this epic, immersive and humorous adventure.
Ellie Bean, Aka Jellybean, is walking to school. Despite having very good friends and being in the top set in almost all her subjects, she is feeling anxious – very anxious indeed. In fact, this anxiety has manifested itself in very physical symptoms, and she hasn’t been to school in over six months. What follows is an extended flashback of Ellie’s struggles with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (ESBA), told compassionately and thoughtfully by Eve Ainsworth in the accessible language that characterises Barrington Stoke’s publications.
This Seachtain na Gaeilge, discover a new reading guide highlighting the excellent books on offer in the Irish language for children and young people.
This book is a modern magical tale of wizardry and mayhem. When wizard Henry Gravelaxe is found murdered at the Hotel Marvelo the owners, Finian’s parents, are blamed. Finnian, however, is determined to clear their names. With the help of his siblings Juniper and Teddy who are part of their blended family, they set out on the hunt for clues.
With an introduction from Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg 2023–2026 and Frank Cotrell-Boyce, Children’s Laureate, the Northern Lights recommended reading guide aims to shine a light on talented authors and illustrators from the North of Ireland who create books for young readers.
Maya is a budding influencer and plans to use her French exchange trip to Paris as a treasure trove of content for her page. However, her trip does not get off to a great start when she finds out she is paired with grumpy Levi. They have nothing in common; he doesn’t even have social media! Well, they do have one similarity. They both have a physical disability: Levi is a wheelchair user, while Maya is an amputee and wears a prosthetic leg. This book allows for two very important conversations to unfold – the issue of social media addiction and the stereotypes surrounding disability.
