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Tom Palmer celebrates the unsung athletic heroes of the Armistice in a powerful intergenerational tale of the fell-running messengers on the front-line of war. Lily has lots of worries. She's struggling to compete in her fell-running races and, worse, she's losing her gran to Alzheimer's. But...

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to save sea otters after a shark attack! Magic Tree House is the perfect series for kids ready to transition from leveled readers and picture books to...

Once Amy and Dan Cahill's choice was simple - take a million dollars or the first of 39 Clues that lead to the source of unimaginable power. Now it's clear that the hunt for Clues is bigger than anything that Amy and Dan could ever have imagined.

Nico Vera embarca em uma aventura no Japão para descobrir quem foram os lendários samurais. Em vez de só aprender sobre espadas e armaduras, ele se vê no meio de um grande mistério: um guerreiro fantasma está assombrando a vila! Com a ajuda do professor Takeshi, Nico vai descobrir que os verdadeiros samurais seguiam o Bushidô — um caminho cheio de coragem, respeito e disciplina.

The Eye of the Viking God: Norway, 793 CE. Fleece was snatched by Viking warriors when she was a young girl. Now she must work for a bullying farmer and his family, looking after their sheep. She longs to return to the country where she was born, but how will she ever make that journey back across the sea? The Battle for the Viking Gold: Whitby, Northern England, 867 CE. Edwin and Luke are young boys training to be monks. It's a quiet life until suddenly the Vikings invade.

Paris, octobre 1870. Léopoldine vit dans un bel hôtel particulier avec son père. Alors qu’il était sur le point de faire une découverte scientifique majeure, ce dernier disparaît subitement. La jeune fille se retrouve livrée à elle-même, sous la menace de son maléfique oncle Eugène. Très vite, elle n’a d’autre choix que de fuir, déguisée en garçon. Mais comment survivre? Heureusement, elle pourra compter sur un groupe d’orphelins des rues: les maraudeurs!

Read by actress Ruth Jones, Eva Ibbotson's hugely entertaining The Star of Kazan is a timeless classic for listeners young and old. In 1896, in a pilgrim church in the Alps, an abandoned baby girl is found by a cook and a housemaid. They take her home, and Annika grows up in the servants'...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are on a mission to find (and inspire!) creative people. This time, Jack and Annie meet an Irish girl and go on a magical adventure that changes the...

Trouble has a way of seeking out Nicolas Calva, and it's not likely to leave him alone anytime soon. With Caesar's magic bulla, the Malice of Mars, and the possibility of a Jupiter Stone in play, all the powers of Rome are circling Nic. He'll have to maneuver his way through scheming government officials and reawakened magical beasts to save the Empire.

Nic may have escaped enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far from over. The Praetor War - the battle to destroy Rome from within - is in full force, and Nic is caught in the crossfire. The secretive Praetors are determined to unlock a powerful amulet - one sure to bring the empire to its knees. Worse, the Praetors believe Nic holds the key to finding this amulet, and they will stop at nothing to steal it, even if that means harming the people Nic holds most dear.

Jack and Annie are caught out in the rain in the most dangerous Magic Tree House mission yet! Jack and Annie are on a mission! When the magic tree house whisks them back to Galveston, Texas, in 1900, they find out that a big storm is coming. But even though there is rain and wind, no one...

At only seventeen years old, Ian Kabra is head of the Cahills, the most powerful family in the world. He has presidents on speed dial, generals at his beck and call. Ian knows he's an ideal leader and the only man for the job. There's just one small problem: He's already messed up big time. A Cahill from the past calling himself the Outcast has risen to challenge Ian with an impossible test. The Outcast has re-created four of history's greatest disasters and dared Ian to stop him.

The blue box Elfangor used to create the Animorphs has been found by a kid named David. David has no idea what he has - or what it can do. But Marco does. And when he sees David with it, he knows the Animorphs have to get that box. At any cost. But what should have been a simple plan ends up going horribly wrong, leaving David is on the run with the Animorphs. Now they have only two choices: Turn David over to the Yeerks, or make him an Animorph.

In the epic conclusion to Alex and Ren's quest, they must face off against the Death Walkers, The Order, and an army raised from the dead. Can Alex put an end to the chaos and send these evil spirits back where they belong without putting an end to his own life?

While learning the art of ancient warfare in an exotic location, Amy and Dan uncover a devastating secret about their family that changes everything in this high-stakes adventure.

When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbor's small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake.

Michael Morpurgo’s classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit. First published back in 1982, ‘War Horse’ has taken the world by storm. The book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre and on Broadway. This full and unabridged edition is beautifully...

After their back-to-school night became a frenzied fight for survival in Book 1, seventh grade has finally settled down for Jake, Lucy, and TJ. That all changes when dangerous intruders descend on the historic Chicago hotel Jake calls home. After a daring escape, the three friends find themselves fugitives on the run, chasing a series of cryptic messages that lead to a mysterious plot to steal Civil War codes that hold importance today, a shocking betrayal, and more stunning family secrets.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are on a mission for Merlin the magician! This time, the magic tree house whisks them off to Thebes, Egypt, to find Florence Nightingale, a world-famous...

Joseph Johnson has lost just about everyone he's ever loved. He lost his pa in an accident. He lost his ma and his little sister to sickness. And now, he's lost his pony - fast, fierce, beautiful Sarah, taken away by a man who had no right to take her. Joseph can sure enough get her back, though. The odds are stacked against him, but he isn't about to give up. He will face down deadly animals, dangerous men, and the fury of nature itself on his quest to be reunited with the only family he has left.

Aquesta vegada el talp Felip i els seus inseparables amics, en Quim i en Pep, viatjaran al Japó de l'època dels samurais per descobrir els secrets del shodo, l'art de l'escriptura que han de dominar els veritables guerrers abans d'empunyar la catana per primera vegada. Allà coneixeran la Yu i la Kei, dues germanes bessones que es preparen per ser samurais, i amb qui descobriran el valor de l'escriptura, el poder de les paraules i la bellesa de les tradicions japoneses.

On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen – and Jack is determined to discover their fate … Master storyteller Tom Palmer returns with a touching celebration of the heroic paratroopers of WWII and their parachuting canine companions. Jack can't wait for the...

When thirteen-year-old John Treverton is drawn into Moonfleet's hidden world of Smugglers, Poachers and a Pirates cursed diamond, his childhood is swept away overnight. Forced to flee across the sea, John embarks on a perilous journey of storms, secrets, and survival—while the love he leaves behind reaches out to him across the sea and through the clouds of war.

Hillary, a 13-year-old girl living in King Henry II's 12th-century England, has some unusual quirks. For one, she is an expert at swordplay, having learned from her father, Jacob, the blacksmith. Jacob, in turn, learned his skill from Sir Henry, whose life Hillary's mother saved during a recent Viking invasion. Hillary is also just as good at chess and horsemanship, while still possessing her feminine characteristics. All of this comes into play when Sir Edward, who is like an uncle to her, visits Hillary's mother, Mary, in search of a page. Oh-Ho!

Third in a new historical adventure series from Roman Mysteries author Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. Eleven-year-old Ursula is happily learning to be a Druid in the woods of Britannia. But then she is asked to go on a quest to find a boy who was abducted as a baby. Will her mystical training equip her for life on the road — with a troupe of Roman pantomime dancers and beast hunters? Her task: to adapt to life in the arena. Her quest: to find the boy everyone is seeking. Her destiny: to protect children and animals.

Life is lonely in Queen Victoria's London, especially for a talking vole. Chains may be the equal of any human detective, but there's one case he can't solve: where he came from and why he can speak. Luckily, he has the help of Eldridge, the retired investigator he lives with. Their latest job—a shipload of missing fish destined for experimentation—might provide some needed answers. But when Eldridge is kidnapped, Chains is left without sanctuary at a time he badly needs friends. Especially with profiteers, scientists, and pirates from London's mad scientific underbelly after his hide.

In einem mittelalterlichen Königreich träumt Tyl davon, Ritter zu werden – doch sein Schicksal scheint ein anderes. Als er einem verletzten Adler das Leben rettet, beginnt ein unglaubliches Abenteuer. Eylo, sein gefiederter Freund, bringt ihn ins geheimnisvolle Tal der Adlerreiter, wo Mut, Freundschaft und Magie zählen. Dort kämpft Tyl mit anderen Kindern gegen den finsteren Lord Sarazan und seine Falkenreiter, die das Land bedrohen.

Tom’s latest assignment is uncovering the hidden bounty of a remote estate in this sequel to the New York Times bestselling The School for Thieves, an upper middle grade boarding school adventure full of heists, danger, and secret plots perfect for fans of Spy School and Keeper of the Lost...

The Timekeepers are a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track – and history needs them – a villain called DeLay is causing chaos! When the hands on their watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it’s up to them...

Sebastian möchte für Ulfie eine Krone basteln, aber irgendwie will es ihm nicht gelingen und Ulfie ist mit dem Ergebnis unzufrieden. Die beiden beschließen, dass Ulfie mit der Ufafamaschi nach London ins Jahr 1671 reist, um sich Englands Kronjuwelen anzusehen. Dazu gehört auch die berühmte St. Edwards Krone. Ulfie kann seinen Augen kaum trauen, als der Wächter der Kronjuwelen ihn den Schatz sehen lässt. Aber scheinbar ist Ulfie nicht der Einzige, der Interesse an der Krone hat.

De la colección Valentina, la princesa caballera , llega el audiolibro de Valentina. Un fantasma en el castillo . ¡En el castillo de Dondolot no dejan de desaparecer cosas! El pañuelo de seda de la condesa Cunegunda, la pluma de oca de la princesa Teresa, el babero de Martín, el calcetín azul del mago Merlón… ¿Hay un ladrón en el castillo o es el famoso fantasma Paliducho? ¡Un fantasma en el castillo! ¿Quién se atreverá a resolver este misterio? Valentina, la princesa caballera, y Sami, su mágico escudero, porque siempre están listos para la aventura. ¡Ánimo, Valentina!

Peachie and Henri are siblings from a small town outside of France. They are orphans living in the Wild West. The two children live in a town where they have to stick together to make it through their many adventures.

Peachie and Henri are siblings from a small town in France. They are orphans living in the Wild West. The two children live along the Turquoise Trail where they stick together to make it through their many adventures.

Belfort und Lupin suchen nach einem Weg, das kleine Murmeltiermädchen wieder in die Berge zu bringen! Lupin ist fest entschlossen, seinem Freund Belfort seinen großen Moment zu ermöglichen. Doch Belforts Schwestern sind harte Gegner.

ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Your favourite duo are back… MURRAY AND BUN! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves… EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray’s enchanted cat flap leads to the...

An ancient curse. An invisible dragon. A mysterious prophecy. Seth’s parents have secrets they won’t share with him. Why did the King kick them out of the garden and curse the land? And can the curse be broken? Finding answers to Seth’s questions will prove more dangerous than he imagined. Can he discover the truth before the dragon destroys him? Frank Peretti meets The Jesus Storybook Bible in this action-packed biblical fiction story that will inspire readers to identify lies of the dragon and to put their trust in the dragon slayer.

A wickedly entertaining supernatural story about three siblings finding their way in the world as ghosts from the bestselling author of the Ivy and Bean series, Annie Barrows. Everyone at the Ghost Guild knows how the afterlife is supposed to work. But something is amiss with the case of three...

Catapult into an inspirational and heroic, heart-pounding, action-packed mystery adventure that will put you on the edge of your seat as you race through the treacherous caverns and dense forests of Razorback Ridge. Set in the late 1980s, fourteen-year-old cattle rancher Tater Thompson, his sister Molly, and best friend Parley now find themselves trapped deep inside the caves and caverns of the remote Sawtooth Mountains.