Children's Books

It’s a new term at Fernside boarding school, and Robin can’t wait for fun in the dorm, playing games and maybe even winning the coveted Form Shield. But for new girl Linnet, Robin’s younger cousin, there are just too many new face…

The first book in an exciting new series from the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower and her searc…

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora is so excited.She has been invited to go to a pop concert with her…

‘Rugby? Here in Ballyknockshinny? Sure no one would take us seriously,’ said Fiona. A rugby club is her friend Kevin’s idea to bring fun to their little town that summer. All the kids pitch in and it’s not long before the Bally K …

Susie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find 100 words and phrases that bring people together.There are times when the world feels more divided than ever. But it is important to remember the…

A new picture-book Christmasaurus story from beloved children's author Tom Fletcher, with breathtaking illustrations from Shane Devries - now in paperback!Meet the Christmasaurus, a very special dinosaur who’s determined to make C…

The Friendship Fairies – sisters Emme, Holly and Jess – are excited to visit the travelling circus. But when they arrive, everything’s shut up because one of the clowns has lost his smile! Meanwhile, the fairies’ mum is on another…

Join the Friendship Fairies on a fabulous French adventure! Meet the Friendship Fairies – sisters Emme, Holly and Jess. They’re visiting Paris on a holiday with their parents, exchanging homes with a French family. The girls are h…

Written when W.B. Yeats was just twenty-one, ‘The Stolen Child’ remains one of his most popular poems. At this time, the young poet was inspired by the landscape of County Sligo and the legends and superstitions he heard from the …

The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it s a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes - the secret ingredients behind Gramma s famous m…

Alex has only got this far in life by living off her wits. Well, that and an ability to see glimpses of the future - a useful talent when you need to stay one step ahead of the law.Then a robbery goes wrong, and her path is set on…

Normally Zarah and her brother are collected from school by their dad, who rushes them home taking every shortcut. But today, Uncle Jerome is collecting them, and he takes them on 'The long way home'. Reluctant to go further than …

Height for Hire // Suas sa Spéir is a beautifully illustrated wordless picture book that tells a story of problem-solving and unexpected friendships via imagery alone. When a young boy’s kite gets stuck in a tree, traditional solu…

The bestselling author of The Land of Stories and A Tale of Magic returns in the sequel to Roswell Johnson Saves the World! Packed with humor and heart, the second book in this action-packed adventure series is another epic journe…

In the city of Temstown, for the first time in twenty years...Vampires are prowling the streets. The only way to make the city safe again is by culling the undead with a stake through the heart. But vampire slayers are in dangerou…

Once upon a time was only the start . . .welcome to the Fairytale Woods. The wicked witch is on trial in a hilarious secret diary from million-copy bestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. The wicked witch has gone one c…

From the nation’s favourite SUPERVET Noel Fitzpatrick comes this heartfelt story about family loss and the power of love.  Sam loved Dog and Dog loved Sam. They spoke without words and dreamed big dreams side by side in the sunbea…

In an alternate London in 1923, one girl accidentally breaks the tenuous truce between dragons and humans in this sweeping debut and epic retelling of Bletchley Park steeped in language, class, and forbidden romance. Perfect for t…

One night Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief of one kind and another, so his mother calls him 'Wild Thing' and sends him to bed without his supper. That night a forest begins to grow in Max's room and an ocean rushes by …

Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help and soon found himself on a…

Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure, all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental detour to the North Pole!) Chil…

The top-of-the-class, extra special 23rd book from bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story! The brand new Tom Gates bestseller from multi-million selling wri…

When Christopher Forrester is unexpectedly woken by a miniature dragon chewing on his face, his heart leaps for joy. For months he’s dreamed of returning to the Archipelago – the secret islands where all the creatures of myth stil…

From the author of Wild Child and A Wild Child’s Book of Birds comes A Wild Child's Guide to Nature at Night: the perfect guide for aspiring naturalists. Join the brilliant Dara McAnulty, winner of the Wainwright Prize for Diary o…

This humorous and handy guide contains all the information aspiring Vikings need to know about life as a Norse warrior. Expert tips include: how to plunder a monastery; how to keep your lunch in stormy seas; what to wear and what …

On the day they are born, every Swift child is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name, and a definition. A definition it is assumed they will grow up to match.Meet Shenanigan Swift: Little sister. Risk-…

Two orphan siblings with truly terrible luck battle an evil celebrity chef in this uproarious illustrated middle grade romp with the dark humor of A Series of Unfortunate Events and The Beast and the Bethany. It’s hard to imagine …

The bestselling author of The Land of Stories and A Tale of Magic returns with a funny, heartfelt, action-packed adventure to save the world! Perfect for fans of Guardians of the Galaxy. Eleven-year-old Roswell Johnson is obsessed…

Take an incredible trip across space and time to discover just how special YOU are. In this whole wide world of people and animals, and plants and flowers, and oceans and lakes, and so, so many things, there is only one YOU. A hea…

Sycamore Hill Boarding School, Donegal, 1963 Clare Rose and Molly are happy to be back at Sycamore Hill, getting ready for the school musical and training hard at hockey. When new girl Amy joins their class in the middle of term, …