“My name is Harriet Manners, and I have always been a geek.”The fourth book in the award-winning GEEK GIRL series.Harriet Manners knows many things.She knows that toilet roll was invented by the Chinese in 600 AD.She knows that a comet’s tail always points away from the sun.And she knows that the average healthy heart beats 70 times per minute. Even when it’s broken.But she knows nothing about making new friends at Sixth Form. Or why even her old friends seem to be avoiding her. And she knows even less about being a glittering supermodel success. Which she now is – apparently.Has Harriet’s time to shine like a star finally arrived, or is she about to crash and burn?

Книга «How to Rob a Bank». Издательство: Harper Collins. Год выпуска: 2019. Серия: Children`s Books. Переплет: Мягкий переплет. Количество страниц: 278. Автор: Mitchell Tom. Стандарт: 1. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Соединенное королевство.

Enthralling sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen.It is the Eve of Gomrath – the night of the year when the Old Magic is aroused. Had Colin and Susan known this, they would never have lighted a fire on the Beacon, thereby releasing the uncontrollable ferocity of the Wild Hunt. Soon they are inextricably caught up in the struggle between their friend, the Wizard Cadellin, and the evil Morrigan.The strength of their courage will determine whether or not they survive the awaiting ordeal…

Princess Florizella may live in a classic fairy-tale world, but she’s no ordinary princess…These three stories were originally published under the titles Princess Florizella, Princess Florizella and the Wolves and Princess Florizella and the Giant.They were originally dedicated to her daughter but have been reimagined in this edition which she has dedicated to her grandchildren.“Princess Florizella was friends with some of the princesses who had studied The Princess Rules, and behaved just as the Rules said they should. Florizella thought their hair was lovely: so golden and so very long. And their clothes were nice: so richly embroidered. And their shoes were delightful: so tiny and handmade in silk. But their days bored her to death…”Instead, Princess Florizella rides her horse, Jellybean, all over the kingdom, having adventures of her own…

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years and is now a major movie star!Paddington unveils his adopted home as only Paddington can. From the station itself (the start of it all) and on through all the major London destinations (with some surprising detours en route) this is a guide certain to entertain and enlighten the whole family.With plenty of anecdotes and stops for refreshments along the way, Paddington’s London will guide visitors and London dwellers alike, young and old, families, couples, friends and solitary explorers to a London that is rich, exciting, fascinating and fun.

A stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in the world . . .Shadow broke all Michael Morpurgo records in hardback, selling a massive 50,000 copies through TCM in the first twelve weeks. Now, the phenomenon arrives in paperback, ready to take the mass market by storm…This is the story of Aman, as told in his own words – a boy from Afghanistan fleeing the horror of the Afghan war. When a western dog shows up outside the caves where Aman lives with his mother, Aman is initially repulsed – it is not customary for people to keep dogs as pets in his part of the world. But when Aman and his mother finally decide to make a bid for freedom, the dog Aman has called Shadow will not leave their side. Soon it becomes clear: the destinies of boy and dog are linked, and always will be…

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat…Mog is everyone’s favourite family cat! Join her in this delightful collection of three favourite adventures, full of her warm-hearted and funny escapades…From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes three delightful family adventures about a really remarkable cat!The stories included are:Mog and BunnyMog and the V.E.T.Mog and the GrannyMog the Forgetful Cat was first published fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere!

A beautifully lyrical and empowering picture book about the importance of dreaming big, from award-winning author Manjeet Mann and the exceptionally talented debut illustrator, Amanda Quartey.Small lived in a small house.She had a small roomwith a small windowand at nightshe slept in a small bedwith a too small blanket.Despite being small,Small had BIG dreams.In Small’s world, everything is small – her shoes, her bed, everything. But her dreams are big. And Small discovers that when you dream big, anything – and everything – can happen.Small’s Big Dream is the first picture book from Manjeet Mann, with artwork by exciting debut illustrator Amanda Quartey. Manjeet Mann is the author of the Costa Children’s Book Award winning The Crossing and critically acclaimed and Carnegie-shortlisted Run, Rebel.

The fairy tale you thought you knew…The story of the Sea Witch, the villainess from Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale The Little Mermaid, told from the viewpoint of the Sea Witch when she was a twelve-year-old girl…Evie has been wracked with guilt ever since her best friend, Anna, drowned. So when a girl appears on shore with an uncanny resemblance to Anna, Evie befriends her in an effort to make amends. And as the two girls catch the eyes – and hearts – of two charming princes, Evie believes that she might finally have a chance at happy ever after. But is Evie’s new friend really who she says she is?A gripping story of friendship, betrayal and the power of hope…

Книга «Barney the Horse and Other Tales From the Farm». Издательство: Harper Collins. Год выпуска: 2022. Серия: Children`s Books. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 154. Автор: Morpurgo Michael. Стандарт: 1. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Соединенное королевство.

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat…Mog is everyone’s favourite family cat! Learn to count with Mog in this delightful numbers book perfect for her youngest fans.From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful counting book featuring a really remarkable cat!Mog is the forgetful cat that everybody loves, and this book for very young readers is the perfect introduction to counting. With its gorgeous illustrations and Mog’s unique humour it’s sure to remain a favourite for years to come.Perfect for very young readers from ages two and up.Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere!