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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.

Join the Youngs in another year of twists and turns as they endure the battles of Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, Yorktown, and more. Together they must fight to keep the flame of freedom, and themselves, alive during this exciting 7th year of the American Revolutionary War!

The Latin American festival is in town, and Quincy can't wait to try some delicious dishes! Explore the festival with Quincy and learn about the cuisines of Mexico, Nicaragua, and Guatemala from the chefs who know them best.

In the tone of The Hobbit, comes the first thrilling story in an epic fantasy adventure, from a major new voice. Fourteen-year-old Oland Born lives in dark times, in a world ruled by evil tyrant Vilius Ren. Vilius and his fearsome, bloodthirsty army have wrecked the prosperous kingdom of Decresian, once ruled by good King Micah. Oland himself has been kept as Vilius's servant in grim Castle Derrington, and he knows little about his past - or why Vilius keeps such a sharp, close eye on him.

Step into history with Zeynep, Tolga, and their clever crow friend, Kara. When the siblings discover a mysterious Time Compass, it whirs to life and opens a doorway to Türkiye’s most transformative years under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the father of the Turkish Nation.

The Pirate Captain: Captain Fly is the greatest pirate to sail the seven seas - or so he says. But his captives Jed and Arthur think he's a bad-tempered bully. Now Captain Fly has ordered his prisoners to work for him as pirates! It's time to stop him for good... The Pirate Lord: Tom is a cabin boy for Captain Francis Drake, on his mission to steal South American gold from the Spanish fleet. Can Tom survive the trip through waves three times the height of their tiny ship, help Drake defeat the Spanish galleons - and come back rich?

When twelve-year-old Billie is out exploring with her pet chicken, she sees a plane crash into a field and is left wondering if the pilot even survived. Determined to find out more, Billie finds a way into the ATA – a group of amazing pilots who defy the odds to get planes from the factories to the front lines – and her life changes forever. Some of the pilots are men who are too old, or too injured for the air force. But many more are women. Intrepid, inspiring women who show Billie what she might grow up to become.

A brave heart is louder than any noise! Meet Little Ben, a tiny boy with a big wish: to join the marching soldiers! Ben might be too small for a rifle, and his uniform might be too big, but he has the most important job of all he is the Drummer Boy! When Ben and his best friend, General Snoots the dog, travel with the Brave Marchers, they face a very loud and confusing time called the Great Noisy Day in Gettysburg. Can Ben’s small drum cut through the clatter and the chaos? What happens when his heart is thump-thumping with fear?

The Great Flood Jay loves to listen to his grandfather's stories of the Great Spirit and the Earth Mother, but outside, danger is at their door. Food is getting scarcer, tribes are at war and the river water is rising... The Great Storm On the cold and windy island of Skara Brae, Tuk and his sister Storm are hunting. But when a thief steals half their tribe's winter food stores, it's up to the siblings to solve the mystery. What if they starve? And even worse, what if it's true that their father's the thief?

The Lion's Slave The great inventor Archimedes has just one problem – his clumsy servant, Lydia. But when the Romans besiege Syracuse, and the Greeks turn to Archimedes for help, it is she who comes up with the answers… The Tortoise and the Dare Elena's freedom is at stake. She needs all her cunning to make sure her brother wins a race in the Olympic stadium. But will he?

Léopoldine fait désormais partie du clan des maraudeurs, où elle joue à merveille son rôle de Léo, orphelin des rues. Dans le Terrier du lapin où ils s'abritent, ses amis et elle imaginent des « coups » pour récolter de quoi survivre au rude hiver qui sévit.

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!

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. Ob Ulfie helfen kann, den Diebstahl zu verhindern?

Book 8 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! Agatha has been taken prisoner and it's up to Tim and friends to save her. But how? They'd have to trick Hera, sneak into her fortress, past her army - it seems impossible! "Impossible? Did I say it was impossible when-"