This quirky mystery story introduces young readers to a town full of monsters, werewolves, vampires, gnomes and other spooky inhabitants. Werelock and Scratch’s investigative skills are put to the test when the vampire mayor is murdered – temporarily, because he is undead – and Werelock’s Mum is framed for the crime. Fans of ghostly stories and mythical characters will love the city of Gothica, where these eerie creatures live.
Who does it serve when we silence ourselves to remain palatable to everyone? This timeless question lies at the crux of Anna Zoe Quirke’s enthralling coming-of-age novel Sad Girl Hours.
While some stories show fairies as magical, nice creatures who grant wishes, Unfairies wants to show you the truth; these fairies are sneaky, selfish and as magical as slugs! When the winter stores of Oakhold turn mouldy, one bored little fairy, Pip, strides forth to try and solve the problem through … bureaucracy? Along the way Pip gathers a strange group of friends – a pet midge, a new recruit to the Treeguard and a pernickety clerk.
A compendium of fabulousness, this is a wonderful collaboration between prolific poet Bilson and illustrator Berger. Bilston’s trademark wit is to the fore here with a collection of funny and thought-provoking poems on such diverse topics as jet streams, farts and dinosaurs. He also explores important topics like if you can drink your own pee!
When a new neighbour arrives on the street, nearly everyone is too busy to notice. That is apart from one little girl who is sure that, with his red jacket and white beard he must be Santa Claus!
In this sequel to Dinosaur Pie, Oleg receives a camera from his mum, but it is not like other cameras… when Dino Mode is activated – poof, you’re a dinosaur!
The world we live in is alive with sound and this delightful story invites young readers to join in on creating those noises. From thunderous rainstorms to chaotic circus performances, this book celebrates the many noises that fill our everyday lives.
Bear’s Nap will delight young readers with its cast of noisy animals, its beautiful illustrations and a funny twist at the end. Gravett’s wonderful rhyming text brings her readers on a journey with Bear as he sets out to find out who is keeping him awake.
The second comical and exciting adventure following Beastie Bros, Dribble the snail and Dash the firefly is here! In this adventure, the two brothers find themselves trapped in an ants’ nest and must solve the mystery of the missing Gumdrop of Destiny and deal with the baddies, the Dung Heap Gang. Lost underground in the maze of tunnels, they meet strange creatures and discover new kingdoms.
Inspired by Astrid Lindgren’s 1981 book Ronya, The Robber’s Daughter, which blends fantastical creatures with a medieval setting, and Carpenter’s Catweazle, where a wizard is transported to another time, Welford’s tenth novel follows the adventures of a pompous alien prince.
