Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories

The second title in this breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series.

A breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series.

The extraordinarily moving, funny and original new novel from the author of the rapturously acclaimed BLOOM.

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more!

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more!

A stunning tale of mystery and suspense, from the bestselling author of THE STORM WHALE and GRANDAD'S ISLAND, read by Peter Capaldi.

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Meet RORY BRANAGAN - he eats bad guys for breakfast.

Meet RORY BRANAGAN - he eats bad guys for breakfast.

Meet RORY BRANAGAN - he eats bad guys for breakfast.

Meet RORY BRANAGAN - he eats bad guys for breakfast.

The brilliant follow-up to David Walliams' bestseller The World's Worst Children!

Imagine a world where the past, present and future have collided.

The astounding new novel from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster, this is a story for everyone of ten and older who loves adventure, laughs and tears.

The astonishing, beautiful new story for all readers of 10 and over from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER.

For fans of A Streecat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world.

Margaret Thursday, the unforgettable heroine of Thursday's Child stars in this classic children's adventure from Noel Streatfeild, the beloved author of Ballet Shoes.

A thrilling, classic children's adventure with a courageous heroine, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes.

'This gripping book will keep you hooked, whatever your age.

WINNER OF THE PORTSMOUTH BOOK AWARD FOR LONGER NOVELS 2022SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIMEFEST AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2021WINNER OF THE WARWICKSHIRE YEAR 9 BOOK AWARDS 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUDLEY CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2021***Lost meets The Hunger Games in this thrilling young adult novel from C.

Third in the modern-classic and bestselling bookwandering series that celebrates all that is best in life: books, adventure, friendship - and cake.

A magical adventure to delight the imagination.

'A whirlwind out-of-this-galaxy adventure!

'A whirlwind out-of-this-galaxy adventure!

The second book in an action-packed, high-stakes new adventure series for fans of Rick Riordan and STAR WARS.

They're not on Earth anymore.

NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER!

The fifth unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.

The fourth unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.

The sixth and final unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.

Feather Tucker has two wishes:1)To get her mum healthy again2) To win the Junior UK swimming championshipsWhen Feather comes home on New Year's Eve to find her mother - one of Britain's most obese women- in a diabetic coma, she realises something has to be done to save her mum's life.

A third mystery for thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly - a bold, determined heroine, and the star of this stylish new detective series.

Meet thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly - a bold, determined heroine, and the star of a stylish new detective series.

Set sail with the funniest pirate on the seven seas in this hilarious adventure for readers of 7+ with brilliant pictures throughout from ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS illustrator Ben Cort.

Can the worst pirate ever find his way home from the Island of No Return?

The edge-of-your-seat, monstrously-exciting, laugh-out-loud adventures of the most unfortunate monster-hunter ever to don armour.

The third book in this gripping, high-impact, high-energy new series.

Readers adore Blackbird:'An unputdownable and suspenseful read'A beautifully written, heartbreaking story'A quick paced thriller with an unusual setting.

The third adventure in this sharp-witted mystery series with a magical twist.

The second page-turning adventure in this sharp-witted, magical mystery series.

THE MAZE RUNNER meets THE HUNGER GAMES in this heart-pounding teen trilogy.

The heart-warming and hilariously brilliant story, beautifully read by number one bestselling author David Walliams.

Welcome to the Midnight Gang!

The final instalment of the Elementia Chronicles: an unofficial MINECRAFT-fan adventure series, inspired by the bestselling game.

Alfie the Doorstep Cat - star of the smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller - is back in brand new ALFIE story for a younger readership.

Compelling historical thriller, winner of the Carnegie MedalA compelling 15th century thriller, set against the background of the Cotswold wool trade.

Sealed with a sticky paw!

From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 and up.

Get shrunk!

The funniest kid in fiction aka SHOUTYKID is back and has more to shout about than ever!