The Jersey Files is a spine-tingling collection of spooky short stories, woven from the Island's ancient myths and legends by talented writers from Jersey's schools. With contributions from award-winning author Peter J. Murray, each tale unfolds around the mysterious shores. This collaborative project follows the success of The Darker Side of Wight, a chilling collection of short stories set on the Isle of Wight.Inspired by those tales, schools ac...

The Darker Side of Wight is a collection of twelve spine chilling stories from the pen of Peter J Murray, set in his favourite location, the Isle of Wight; or as Peter would say, ‘The Isle of Fright’! The island’s diverse local history combined with myth and legend provide an ideal recipe for Peter’s vivid imagination.In an age where it is becoming increasingly difficult to engage children in reading a book, The Darker Side of Wight is guaranteed to arouse their curiosity and take ...

The Darker Side of Wight is a thrilling audiobook collection of twelve spine-chilling stories by Peter J. Murray, set in the hauntingly atmospheric Isle of Wight—or as Peter calls it, 'The Isle of Fright!'With the island's rich history intertwined with myth and legend, these stories ignite the imagination, taking listeners on an adventure filled with vampires, aliens, ghosts, and more. Perfect for young listeners, The Darker Side of Wight is designed to captivate and transport read...

WINNER- AUTHOR OF THE YEAR, BRITISH BOOK AWARDSSHORTLISTED- UK AUTHOR CATEGORY, NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2018Philip Pullman's magnificent bestseller is now in paperback, with new additional illustrations. A coming of age story like no other . . .Malcolm Polstead's Oxford life has been one of routine, ordinary even.He is happiest playing with his daemon, Asta, in their canoe, La Belle Sauvage. But now as the rain...

The highly anticipated sequel to The Dark Heroine: Dinner with a VampireHer fate is set in stone…Autumn Rose lives in a sleepy seaside town in the south-west of England, but buried deep under the surface of her quiet life are dark secrets. Swirling marks on her skin mark her out as having extraordinary power, but at school she is shunned and condemned by the very people she is sworn to protect.But the appearance of a handsome young man at her school – who has the sa...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!BOY, Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography, is full of hilarious anecdotes about his childhood and school days, illustrated by Quentin Blake.As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop.There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and t...

Enjoy four very special days out this World Book Day, in this collection of fun short stories from Jacqueline Wilson. From a trip to the country to a seaside outing and a funfair adventure, Big Day Out is a wonderful treat for dedicated fans of Jacqueline Wilson, and for readers who are discovering her for the very first time.

The Nowhere Emporium has been stolen.The shop from nowhere has vanished without a trace. Will it ever reappear?As they search for the lost Emporium, Daniel and Ellie encounter magical bookshops, deserted islands in the dead of nig

Before the name became a legend. Before the boy became a man. Meet Bond. James Bond.James Bond will one day become the world's most famous spy, but right now his challenge is to fit in at his new school: making friends, learning the rules and standing up to bullies. However, unknown to James there is an even tougher challenge awaiting him on the remote shores of Loch Silverfin - a terrifying discovery that threatens to unleash a new breed of warfare. For something mysterious and deadly is ...

Three fantastical and funny tales of mischief, monsters and magic!Meet the most boring knight in the whole kingdom!Find out how to defeat an invasion of dragons!Witness a magical wizarding feud!With full-colour illustrations, this book is perfect for introducing young readers to the world of master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett.‘So funny I dropped my spoon laughing!’ – King Arthu...

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S DEBUT FICTION BOOK *THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S HARDBACK FICTION BOOK *For fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson, Philip Pullman’s Dark Materials and Harry Potter, discover the thrilling children’s debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes!‘A Da Vinci Code for...

This book will do exactly what it says on the cover. These five tales are absolutely perfect as bedtime stories, as well as stand-alone books for young children taking their first solo steps in the world of reading.From an old but very kindhearted train to flying cows, from an elegant and very ambitious elephant to some surprising cauliflowers, these tales really have it all. Imaginative, amusing, charming and fun. This five-tale collection is perfect for children of almost any age...