Take a journey across the sea and follow the heroic, catastrophic, and sometimes downright gruesome tales of the Greek king Odysseus as he travels home after the Trojan War.

Written by the host of the Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast, Liv Albert, this gripping middle-grade adventure brings the legend of Odysseus to life. It is a story of trickery, lies, and perseverance, where you can watch as Odysseus is tested to the limits by the Cyclops, sirens, and lots of meddling, angry gods.

Dive into a world of myth and monsters to discover:

A complex hero: This fresh perspective portrays Odysseus as he really was: a complex man who did many great things… and just as many bad.
Packed with facts: Littered with historical facts, maps, and character profiles, Liv brings all of her knowledge to make Greek myths for kids accessible and fun.
Striking illustrations: Bold artwork perfectly complements the action-packed narrative, making this thrilling journey the definitive version of The Odyssey for kids.

An essential introduction to ancient Greece for any young reader’s library, this epic tale is an exciting gift for fans of ancient history and legends.

Ever since their beloved maman died, free-spirit Elfie and her teen sister, Magda, have been stuck living with their extremely grumpy aunt in boring suburbia.

That is until their older sister, Louette, arrives to rescue them in her London bus-come-travelling-bookshop, and whisks them away to freedom, and adventures travelling around France!

Elfie is delighted to be reunited with all her sisters – especially when Louette reveals that their mother left them all special gifts. Elfie’s is a notebook, which she fills with stories – just like her mum used to do.

Only it turns out, the notebook isn’t a notebook. It’s a grimoire – a witch’s spellbook! And when Elfie writes her stories in it, magic come to life . . .

Now Elfie must work out how to use her magic for good – and help solve a mystery which has torn a small village in Northern France apart.

In Elfie’s second adventure, The Song of the Cicadas, Elfie, Louette and Magda arrive in their book-bus in Gonerbes, a sun-baked village in Provence. They’ve come to visit Alistair Kinloch, a writer who was friend’s with their maman. But Elfie quickly finds a new mystery to solve: someone has been threatening Alistair, and his beloved vintage typewriter, a gift from Maman, has been stolen . . . Worst still, it seems that Alistair’s inspiration was stolen with it – and now Alistair can no longer write!

But who would want to harm Alistair, and why? It’s up to Elfie – and some new magical friends – to find out . . .

Full of joy, mischief, family and friendships – as well as magic, of course – Elfie’s adventures are sure to cast a spell on all her readers!

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Discover the magic of Katherine Rundell in the most hotly-anticipated book of the year – the third adventure in the internationally bestselling Impossible Creatures series

It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is kidnapped.

The two children – alongside Ratwin the ratatoska and Jacques the Jaculus dragon – set sail on the Neverfear to recover three precious treasures. Together they must face fearsome giants, win a daring race, and outwit deadly enemies to save those they love most.

“AAHHHHH!!!! I am going to see TAYLOR SWIFT in concert. And, in case it wasn’t obvious, I am Taylor’s official biggest fan ever. I don’t have a certificate or a badge or anything to prove it. But I know a lot about Taylor Swift. Like, a LOT. I’m pretty sure I know facts about Taylor Swift that even her BEST FRIENDS, her FAMILY and her CATS don’t know. And I’m going to write them all down here as I prepare for the MOST IMPORTANT EVENT of my entire LIFE.”

Gemma is a Taylor Swift superfan.

As she journals the build-up to her first Taylor concert, she’s also navigating school, friendships, a dad who refuses to accept why Taylor Swift is the most talented musician in the world AND trying to become a songwriter herself.

Alongside record-breaking facts and stats about Taylor, her music, and of course her cats, this is a warm and funny tween diary narrative about owning who you are and following your dreams.

The first book in a brand new series about the lives of pop stars through the eyes of a superfan, by bestselling and award-winning children’s book author, Pamela Butchart.

Not endorsed by, affiliated with, or approved by Taylor Swift

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A funny, heartbreaking and hopeful story of one girl’s resilience, from the author of the bestselling Tracy Beaker series.

Esme’s mum would do anything for her, including trying to steal the expensive dolls house that Esme desperately wants. When Mum gets caught, Esme has to go into foster care.

When a placement proves hard to find, Esme has to stay with an elderly couple who have retired from fostering. She knows she only has to stay until Mum gets back, but she still has to deal with a new school, and a real idiot of a class bully.

Esme might like to cause trouble, but this time she is going to have to find a way to get along.

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A brand-new, action-packed series from the author of Crookhaven, following a group of street-smart kids who have the extraordinary ability to shapeshift into powerful animals. For fans of X-Men and A. F. Steadman.

A group of young, street-smart kids with a dark secret – the ability to transform into powerful animals – must navigate a dangerous world where their extraordinary abilities are both a blessing and a curse.

As they unravel the mysteries of their past and how they came to be shapeshifters, they’ll face life-threatening challenges, betrayals, and an organisation that seeks to harness their power for evil.

It’s time to unleash your inner animal…

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The first children’s murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey.

When Ava and Luke discover a mysterious box of papers in their attic they are instantly curious about secrets it might hold. As they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and listen to secret recordings, they realize that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder mystery is unfolding right in front of them . . .

Ava and Luke decide to try and crack the case themselves. But as they work through the clues, it soon becomes clear that the mystery isn’t something left in the past: the killer is still out there – and might be closer than they think…

YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?

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The second children’s murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey.

Imagine an old museum with more secrets than anyone could ever guess. A school trip that ends in murder. A crime unsolved for decades. . . But who did it?

Now, Ava and Luke are on the case, following the clues left in a new box of murders. Using School workbooks, museum records, secret recordings and letters the siblings start to unravel the mystery of a body in the basement. But can they discover what really happened . . . before the killer strikes again?

YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?

When Ella and Ari start at St Hilda’s secondary school, they both feel alone. But after a chance meeting at auditions for the choir, they become friends.

When they discover that not only are they both adopted, they’re actually sisters, their worlds are turned upside down. While Ari is excited, Ella doesn’t know how to respond, and the differences between Ari’s laid-back dads and Ella’s old-fashioned Mum only adds to the tension.

Then Ella’s faced with the challenge of her Grandma’s sudden illness, and when she leans on Ari in her time of need, the two families decide to try and make the relationship work, finding harmony together despite their differences.

From the No. 1 bestselling authors of You Are a Champion, Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka.

Learn all about:

• Marcus’s footballing tips and tricks
• Tournaments around the world (including the World Cup!)
• The history of the game
• The G.O.A.T.s
• How YOU can get into football
• And more!

Discover everything there is to know about football! Including top player stats, fun facts about your favourite clubs and the rules of the game. Marcus will also teach you some handy tips and tricks on improving your own skills, as well as showing you all the different ways that you can get into football.

Whether you’re a footballing pro or new to the game, Marcus’s World of Football is the ultimate guide to the beautiful game!