Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

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!

A hilarious, action-packed road-trip adventure from the author of HOW TO ROB A BANK, ideal for readers aged 10 and up.

SELECTED AS WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTHSHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE AWARDA heart-breaking, heart-warming novel for everyone of 10 and older - this book will probably make you cry, and will definitely make you laugh.

A funny, filmic and fast-paced crime-caper by a hilarious new voice in middle-grade fiction, ideal for readers aged 10 and up.

PEEVES: They've come to annoy you!

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!

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!

My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief.

Shabba me whiskers!

Shabba me whiskers!

You're a Bad Man, Mr.

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 hilarious rollercoaster ride of pure entertainment for 9+ readers everywhere, Birthday Boy is the new Baddiel Blockbuster: featuring David's inimitable and award-winning combination of wish-fulfilment, heart and hilarity, all brought to life by regular collaborator Jim Field's witty, stylish illustrations.

A jokebook written by children in conjunction with Child of Achievement Awards with celebrity jokes from John Major, Gloria Hunniford, Jonny Searle, Matthew Kelly and others.

The laugh-out-loud funny girl-series returns - and Nat is more embarrassed than ever!

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.

"e;My name is Harriet Manners, and I am a geek.

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

"e;My name is Harriet Manners, and I am a geek.

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

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.

"e;My name is Harriet Manners, and I am a geek.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series.

A humorous short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by an internationally bestselling authorAbigail Crumb is forever making mistakes at the veterinary surgery where she works after school, and now she's on her final warning.

Big Nate is back the sixth instalment of his own super-funny series.

"e;My name is Harriet Manners, and I have always been a geek.

"e;My name is Harriet Manners, and I will always be a geek.

"e;My name is Harriet Manners, and I am a geek.

The most embarrassing dad in the world is back in this hilarious series for girls from TV and radio-comedy writing talent, Nigel Smith.

Laugh-out-loud funny for girls in this hilarious new series from TV and radio comedy writing talent Nigel Smith.

At last something laugh-out-loud funny for girls in this hilarious new series from TV and radio comedy writing talent Nigel Smith.

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!

"e;My name is Harriet Manners, and I'll always be a geek.

"e;My name is Harriet Manners, and I am still a geek.

**US Edition, Contains US spellings**A super-sized, super-funny compilation of all the most hilarious moments from Big Nate's long running, much-loved comic strip, originally published in newspapers and on the Web at comics.

**US Edition, Contains US spellings**Big Nate is back the fourth instalment of his own super-funny series.

**US Edition, Contains US spellings**Big Nate is back starring in the third instalment of his own super-funny series.

**US Edition, Contains US spellings**Meet classic comic-strip character Big Nate - The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World - as he stars in his own super-funny series.

Gorillas can be hard to spot, because they are masters of disguise and really good at hiding.

This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Classics edition is perfect for every bookshelf.

The exceptionordinary, effervescent Clarice Bean is back with her trademark heart and humour in this beautifully illustrated story by former Children's Laureate Lauren Child - a delightful summer read for the entire family!

A classic collection of stories by Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith, Ted Hughes, Michael Morpurgo and others, specially chosen for young readers of around eight by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare.

This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Classics edition is perfect for every bookshelf.

BOY UNDERWATER WAS SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE AWARD, AND SELECTED AS WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTH.