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Lost in the arctic waste, carrying a baby whose love he could never deserve, Larten faces the darkest time he has ever known. But hope has a way of shining through even the smallest of cracks, and just as Larten reaches the end, a new beginning presents itself. The trouble is, for Larten, the violence of his youth is never far from the surface ...and those he loves are the ones he hurts the most. As Larten experiences heaven and hell, and tries to save the soul of a child, the question is: can he save his own?
Hal and the Heron brotherband are on the trail of Zavac and his precious cargo. Will they be able to find the pirates when the weather clears? And when they do, how can they possibly beat the mighty Raven and its crew of vicious cut-throats and killers? A chance discovery will lead them to their prey, but the pirates have a well-fortified position. The Herons must drive out the invaders - and to succeed, Hal will need to devise a foolproof plan. In the icy waters of the Stormwhite, the smallest mistake could prove fatal.
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Get ready to be inspired, and learn to How to...Horse Ride! If you have ever dreamt about becoming the next Mark Todd or Zara Phillips, then "How to ...Horse Ride" is the perfect guide to set you on course for success. This book shows you 'how to' with simple step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, from basic exercises and grooming techniques to more advanced cantering and jumping. The final section takes a look at the fun you can have with your riding, from the thrill of the show, to the discipline of dressage. S... read more
Eric Hill's famous puppy Spot just loves sport! "Spot Loves Sport" is a delightful storybook to share with busy toddlers, and is full of games they will recognise. Follow Spot on his adventure as he enjoys playing football, tennis, baseball and basketball, as well as having a race and riding his bike with his best friends Helen, Steve and Tom. This is the perfect book to share with young children during playtime.
Play i-spy with your toddler and they'll learn all about first animals. Hunt for favourite pets, farm animals and many more with your toddler in "Little Hide and Seek Animals". Your child will want to return to the book again and again, as they try to spot all the different things from a lamb, puppy or polar bear club, looking for its mummy in every scene. Help your child to turn the pages as they solve riddles and spot fun surprises. With five themed hide-and-seek scenes and a puppy hiding on each one, your toddler will love learn... read more
Play i-spy with your toddler as they learn first words. Hunt for first word objects with your toddler in "Little Hide and Seek Words". Your child will want to return to the book again and again, as they try to spot all the different things from around the home, garden and bathtime. Help your child to turn the pages as they solve riddles and spot fun surprises. With five themed hide-and-seek scenes and a teddy hiding on each one, your toddler will love learning about first words. The final page brings all the first words together on... read more
Charlie has this little sister Lola. Today they are visiting London on a school trip. Lola says, "London is extremely huge and very busy...I can't wait"! Join Charlie and Lola as they take in all of London's most famous and best sights. There's plenty to see so tick off all the places they visit on your own extremely good London map and tell everyone about your trip with free London postcards.
The third and final book in Rick Riordan's chart-topping Kane Chronicles series. Carter and Sadie Kane face the impossible task of defeating Apophis, the serpent of chaos, before he can destroy the mortal world. Unfortunately the magicians of the House of Life are on the brink civil war, the Gods are divided, and the young initiates of Brooklyn House stand almost alone against the forces of chaos. Percy Jackson fought Greek Gods. Now the Gods of Egypt are waking in the modern world . . .
Mum keeps yawning. She is always tired at the moment. I don't understand why, because she sleeps a lot during the day. She says it's because Star Anise is such a creative baby. When her baby sister, Star Anise, has a sleep problem and Mum can't keep up, Saffron knows exactly what to do, and that's HELP. But although her ideas for helping are so quite excellent, they don't go exactly to plan. In the third book in the SAFFRON series, Saffron dances a flamenco in Madrid, promenades in Saint-Tropez, discovers her calling as a famous ch... read more
Get CloseUp with the fierce, frightening and fabulous creatures of our planet — as close as you will ever see them in real life! mazing photographs accompanied by bite-sized chunks of information makes these books easily digestible for any age range and reading level Large-format photographs show these amazing, personable creatures in all their glorious detail Gorgeous images and minimal text ensure that these are the ideal books for the emerging independent reader. They are also wonderful for adults to read along with a ch... read more
Join Bertie as he comes a cropper in A&E, goes swimming without his swimmers, and takes part in an inter-schools quiz against Poshley Primary!
Harry thinks he's too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they think he's wrong! Harry looked after his dinosaurs when he was little and now they want to stick by him - forever ...When a mysteryious set of plastic dinosaur cards appears on his key-ring, Harry discovers he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. Just a rub with his finger calls up some MONSTER-sized muscle! In this adventure, Harry and his friends are kayaking when they discover someone is stealing rare birds' eggs. But there's a SURPRISE in store for the thief!
But a dog would damage the expensive carpets in Hal's glamorous home, and his wealthy parents refuse to consider one. Then they discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency. Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when Hal discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away. Hal and Fleck are joined by a group of pedigree breeds joyfully escaping from Easy Pets - among them is Otto, the wise and somber St Bernard, and the fierce and excitable Pekinese Li-Chee. A large reward is offered for the missing boy, and soon Hal... read more
Fans of Cathy Cassidy will love this! When Sam's best friend is whisked off the Outer Hebrides by her parents, Sam suddenly finds herself without any friends. Sam doesn't seem to fit in anywhere any more. She's not "cool", she's not "sophisticated" and the gorgeous new boy at school certainly won't be interested unless she has an image overhaul - fast! But as Sam experiments with new clothes and new friends, she finds herself more lost than ever! Who does she really want to be - and will she realize before it's too late?
Breakout star Creepella von Cacklefur is back in another fur-raising adventure! Oh, no! Billy Squeakspeare has a big problem, and he needs Creepella's help. Someone's been digging holes around Squeakspeare Mansion at night, and Billy wants to find out who it is. The dangerous, legendary pirate Morgan Darkwhisker is said to have buried his long-lost treasure near Squeakspeare Mansion years ago -- could he be hunting for his hidden riches? It's up to Billy and Creepella to find the treasure first!
Welcome to the Hall of Horrors, HorrorLand's Hall of Fame for the truly terrifying. Lee Hargrove only wants one thing-to win a scholarship to Summer Sports Camp. His school is holding a competition and the winner gets to attend the camp for free. Lee is one of the favorites to win along with his friend, Cory "Lucky Duck" Duckworth and another athletic classmate, Laura Grodin. Laura is good...for a girl, but how can anyone compete with Cory's good luck streak? Lee has an idea and he's about to give Cory an unforgettable birthday pre... read more
Back to school, but it's not all bad. We're entering Rooster in a dog show, the School Disco and my birthday are coming up so thi term's going to be amazing! Mostly because Delia's not invited any of these. There's only one small problem with my birthday, Granny Mavis says she's going to cook ...uh oh!
The sound of screaming fills the air. Cal's identity has been stripped from him and he's been locked up in an asylum where danger lurks on both sides of the bars. He has no idea who has put him there, but the doctors are convinved Cal - Ben Galloway - is delusional, and have no intention of setting him free. Cal can't reach Great-uncle Bartholomew or solve the Dangerous Mystery of the Ormonds when he's wearing a straightjacket ...No-one believes a word he says - not even the truth can save him now. The clock is ticking. Any secon... read more
In this beautiful, evocative text, Isaac does his best to explain colour to his blind friend Luke using sensation and touch.
