‘Dramatic, atmospheric and incredibly touching, this story is Gold's best yet’ Daily Mail, Best Books for ChristmasA Waterstones Best Children's Book of the YearJourney to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the bestselling author of The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, this is perfect for readers 8+.A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year

The #1 New York Times bestseller—a “gripping, suspenseful” (Washington Post) retelling of Norse myths—now with spectacular illustrations.In this dazzling, illustrated edition of the instant classic that has sold more than a million copies, award-winning illustrator Levi Pinfold brings Neil Gaiman’s bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world to life.Bursting off the page with breathtaking, full-color art are tales of fierce battles...

Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the THE LAST BEAR, FINDING BEAR and THE LONE HUSKY.August Wood lives in the far north of the Arctic. His best friend is a husky called Blaze, and he’s the younger brother of April Wood – the girl who once famously rescued a polar bear.But one summer’s day, when a sudden snowstorm strikes, August goes missing. With temperatures plummeting, it’s up to April, Bear and Blaze to track him down a...

Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the internationally bestselling THE LAST BEAR and FINDING BEAR. Perfect for 8+ readers.‘I loved it!’ A. F. Steadman‘Absolute stellar storytelling!’ Jasbinder Bilan‘An utterly breathtaking adventure’ Pari Thomson‘Exhilarating’ Jenny PearsonCan she win his trust … and win the race?...

‘When he went home to Athens, the great prince Theseus left me on the island of Naxos. But why did he leave me? Everyone says that he was tired of me. But when we met, I was the princess of Crete and the most beautiful woman in the Aegean Sea.’ Ariadne’s story is one woman’s tale of secret love, adventure and of escape – both from danger and from a life that she wanted to leave far behind her – many years ago in Ancient Greece …

‘We have some wonderful mosaics in Pompeii, but I’ve never seen a better one than this!’ After the young Roman mosaic designer Felix starts work in Pompeii, his whole life changes. There he falls in love with the beautiful Greek slave Agathe, who can see into the future. When the volcano Vesuvius sends hot ash over the city, Felix – and Agathe’s brother Alcander – ride to the port of Misenum for help. But will they reach Admiral Gaius Plinius in time, and will they ever see Agathe alive ag...

Bloomsbury presents The Song from Somewhere Else by A.F. Harrold, read by Kit Griffiths.From the author of the critically acclaimed The Imaginary comes a powerful story about friendship in the vein of Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman.A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2017Frank thought her summer couldn’t get any worse—until big, weird, smelly Nick Underbridge rescues her from a bully, and she winds up at his house....

Bloomsbury presents The Worlds We Leave Behind by A.F. Harrold, read by Kit Griffiths.From acclaimed author A.F. Harrold comes another powerful and poignant story about friendship, betrayal, and redemption.Hex doesn’t know why he does the things he does—why he sometimes stands up in class to look out the window or ask an unrelated question or do a little dance. He also doesn’t know why he threw the rock that day in the woods. He didn’t mean for the girl to fall and break he...

Journey through the dangerous trails of the Himalayan mountains in this unforgettable standalone adventure from the bestselling author of The Last Bear. Perfect for 8+ readers‘The snow leopard is not called the ghost of the mountains for nothing. You will not see Chaaya unless she wants to be seen.’Lucas Bright is looking forward to a school holiday spent eating chocolate, watching movies and playing video games until his thumbs are sore. ...

From the author of the critically acclaimed The Imaginary comes a powerful story about friendship in the vein of Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman.A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2017Frank thought her summer couldn't get any worse--until big, weird, smelly Nick Underbridge rescues her from a bully, and she winds up at his house.Frank quickly rea...

A haunting, stunningly illustrated story of loss, hope, and the power of music from multi-award winners David Almond and Levi Pinfold.Kielder Water is a wild and beautiful place, rich in folk music and legend. Years ago, before a great dam was built to fill the valley with water, there were farms and homesteads in that valley and musicians who livened their rooms with song. After the village was abandoned and before the waters rushed in, a father and daughter retur...