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Four fantastic new stories about everyone’s favourite twins. There’s always double trouble when these two are about, so get ready for more mayhem as they look after the school hamster for half term, have a competition to build the best snowman, raise money with a yard sale and have a roller coaster of a time at the local theme park!

Cally has a twin brother, Jimmy, and he is always getting into some kind of mischief - which usually means double trouble! Thankfully their Greek granny is usually on hand to help - or add to the mayhem! In these four fab stories, the twins make a splash on their beach holiday, run into trouble on sports day, get spooked while trick or treating and uncover a thief at school.

I have a twin brother. Everyone calls him Jimmy, which is sort of the English version of Dimitri, his actual Greek name. Our mum's Greek, you see. I'm Cally, short for Calista, which means, I don't want to sound big-headed or anything, 'most beautiful'. I'm not sure about Dimitri, but if Dimitri means most-annoying-brother-in-the-whole-wide-world, then that's him.

Can Cally and her twin, Jimmy, be trusted to walk home alone for the first time? Will there be mayhem at the movies? And what could possibly go wrong when they go to work at Dad's office or camp out in the forest on a school residential trip? Plus, there's a new girl at school who's not quite as perfect as she might at first seem...

When weapons and armor mysteriously disappear across the region, Mulan embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. With a war brewing just beyond the Wall, finding the missing munitions is crucial to defending their land and way of life. Join Mulan and her friends, Cri-Kee, Kahn, and Mushu on this exciting adventure as they race against time to uncover who is stealing their weapons before the invading enemy launches their attack.

The fourth adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of nail-biting mysteries and cinematic battles. DON'T MISS the brand new DRAGON FORCE series, set in the world of DRAGON REALM. INFINITY'S SECRET out now! ‘A joy of a thing. It’s for every child who has...

Our beloved Harlem family is putting the VAN in Vanderbeekers as they hit the highway to give their dad the best birthday surprise EVER! Re-creating a road trip Papa never got the chance to take with his own father, the whole crew is packed and ready for a cross-country adventure. Things get off to a rocky start when the car breaks down on their way to pick up Papa. But they really veer off course when Laney discovers that Jessie and Orlando are interviewing at a college once they get to California.

Get ready to join DRAGON FORCE! From the authors of the bestselling DRAGON MOUNTAIN comes the first in a brand-new, action-packed, dragon-obsessed series for 8+ readers. ‘Impossible to put down – a dynamic, dragon-filled, delight of an adventure.’ – A. F. Steadman, author of SKANDAR AND...

The Boy In The Dress, from Children's author David Walliams. Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this...

As war rages between the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations and the League of Magicians, magician Amari is caught in the middle – and she’s lost her magic. Plus her superstar agent brother Quinton is back and he’s determined to keep Amari safe, which means leaving the agent missions to him. So when she discovers that her enemy Dylan is trying to unlock a destructive new power – which would make him invincible – it’s up to Amari and her friends to stop him. Soon they are on the trail of a series of magical inventions – the Despicable Wonders – which hold the key.

Riley Oh can't wait to see her sister get initiated into the Gom clan, a powerful lineage of Korean healing witches their family has belonged to for generations. Her sister, Hattie, will earn her Gi bracelet and finally be able to cast spells without adult supervision. Although Riley is desperate to follow in her sister's footsteps when she herself turns 13, she's a saram - a person without magic. Riley was adopted, and despite having memorized every healing spell she's ever heard, she often feels like the odd one out in her family and the gifted community.

A companion book for young listeners based on 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, the groundbreaking best seller by Charles C. Mann.

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for more than 60 years. Here you can listen to seven hilarious Paddington stories, read by Stephen Fry and Jim Broadbent.

After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze. But between the fearsome new Head Minister’s strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries and her brother Quinton’s curse steadily worsening, Amari’s plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She’s got enough to worry about! But her refusal allows someone else to step forward.

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. Here you can listen to six hilarious Paddington stories, read by Stephen Fry. Paddington is now a major movie star! Paddington Bear had travelled all...

An American Library Association Notable Children's Book A hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect for earthlings of all ages. When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he...

A space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take a journey toward family, love, hope, and awe in this funny and moving novel for fans of Counting by 7s and Walk Two Moons. 11-year-old Alex Petroski loves space and rockets, his mom, his brother, and his dog Carl Sagan—named for his...

Louis Proof is an Ordinary kid. He loves listening to hip Hop, racing radio controlled cars, and hanging out with his best friend, Brandon. Then a mysterious letter invites him to visit the local junkyard. There he finds a secret underground amusement park like no other in existence. This is the...

Eleven-year-old Mimi Mackson comes from a big Indian American family: Dad's a renowned food writer, Mom's a successful businesswoman, and her three older siblings all have their own respective accomplishments. It's easy to feel invisible in such an impressive family, but Mimi's dream of proving she's not the least talented member of her family seems possible when she discovers a contest at the new bakery in town. Plus, it'll start her on the path to becoming a celebrity chef like her culinary idol, Puffy Fay.

When Billy Burgers gets a bad report at the doctor, his mom starts pushing fruits and veggies and cutting out the junk food. Delirious from his cravings, Billy swipes a bag of chips from the school cafeteria and devours them. When he realizes his mistake, he rushes to pay, but it's too late. He's sent to the principal's office for stealing. Can Billy make up for his poor judgement? Can he live life with less junk food and more movement? Can he become Billy Burger, Model Citizen?!