Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories

In the dramatic conclusion to the bestselling Confessions series, Tandy Angel's next murder case could be her own!

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud and inspiring new adventure for all readers of 8 and up that is ahead of its time - 1,001 years ahead, to be precise.

A charming family comedy for readers of 8+, with a dash of magic, and the occasional moment of mayhem!

A charming domestic comedy for readers of 8+, with a dash of magic, and the occasional moment of mayhem!

The second book in the blockbusting new series from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl.

Criminal genius runs in the family.

An epic and unforgettable fantasy adventure from a phenomenal new voice - NOW AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A work of wild imagination, this is an outstanding debut' Juno Dawson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Her Majesty's Royal Coven'If you want to be surprised, gripped, moved and wildly entertained - this book is for you' Antonia Hodgson, author of The Raven ScholarAnabelle is trapped in a boy's body, and in a year, it will kill her.

A banished prince.

Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere .

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!

Set in Scotland, Alpha Force are helping out on a survival outdoors adventure holiday programme for problem youngsters when they stumble across evidence of an illegal drugs laboratory, hidden high on the moors on the laird's land.

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.

PEEVES: They've come to annoy you!

A dramatic and emotional story about one girl's determination to stand by her beloved animals - and her refusal to give up, even in the face of impossible odds.

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

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

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

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

NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER!

The brilliantly funny and final book in the SAM WU series, starring the bravest scaredy-cat in the world!

Shabba me whiskers!

Shabba me whiskers!

Shabba me whiskers!

Shabba me whiskers!

You're a Bad Man, Mr.

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 second 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.

'Dramatic, atmospheric and incredibly touching, this story is Gold's best yet' Daily Mail, Best Books for ChristmasA Waterstones Best Children's Book of the YearJourney to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the bestselling author of The Last Bear.

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

An archly funny, classic mystery adventure with a magic twist!

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

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

From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl ServiceA collection of seven timeless classics from one of the greatest fantasy writers of all time.

The loudest kid in fiction is back brand-new story.

A moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox, and their epic journey to be reunited.

The epic conclusion in the mind-blowing supernatural thriller from bestselling author DEREK LANDY, creator of international sensation Skulduggery Pleasant.

The 8th title in the New York Times bestselling Big Nate series!

THE EPIC NEW THRILLER CONTINUES.

The first title in an exciting, unofficial MINECRAFT-fan adventure series inspired by the bestselling game.

Part 1 of the stunning conclusion to the Elementia Chronicles: an unofficial MINECRAFT-fan adventure series, inspired by the bestselling game.

A collection of wintery cosy crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting children's authors!

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake.

A heartbreaking, untold story of World War II from award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad, perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Michael Morpurgo, Goodnight Mr Tom and I am David.

A stunning and heartbreaking new novel from Jamila Gavin, the bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya.

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake.

Come on a journey through the magical worlds of the award-winning Diana Wynne Jones.

Take a fantastical journey through the worlds of magic and myth with the award-winning Diana Wynne Jones.

Contemporary, racy thriller packed with chilling twists, unrequited obsession and high-stakes.

A short story taken from the Fighting Words charity collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two of the most outstanding talents in children's fiction todayWhen Fleece, one of the foot soldiers of the valiant Hibernian Army, whose cowardice is a constant source of guilt, is sent to battle the demons of the Fomorian Empire, he becomes the accidental Hero of Drumree.