The final book in the ground-breaking Hunger Games trilogy. Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe.The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss.And what's worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss's family, not her friends, not the people of District 12.now a major feature film starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson & Liam HemsworthOTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIESThe Hunger GamesCatching FireThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Read more

'One of the greatest books of the [last] century' - Guardian'In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart ...'A deeply moving and unforgettable portrait of an ordinary and yet an extraordinary teenage girl.First published over sixty years ago, Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl has reached millions of young people throughout the world. In July 1942, thirteen-year-old Anne Frank and her family, fleeing the occupation, went into hiding in an Amsterdam warehouse. Over the next two years Anne vividly describes in her diary the frustrations of living in such close quarters, and her thoughts, feelings and longings as she grows up. Her diary ends abruptly when, in August 1944, they were all betrayed.Since its publication in 1947, The Diary of a Young Girl has been read by tens of millions of people, now reissued with a revised Foreword, Afterword, Chronology and Glossary. Read more

Is your child obsessed with all things World War II?Does he or she keep wanting to know more and more about these historic events?Or maybe they are just always hungry for knowledge and obscure facts..Have you been wanting to give them the perfect book?Our big book of short stories has:More than 20 never-before-read short stories from WW2Stories of love, loss, bravery & kindness & other important moralsUnknown stories (everybody knows the story of Anne Frank already!)Stories from all parts of Europe and as far as America!Written by an experienced history-loving authorBeautifully hand-illustrated book cover by our designer, EvangelinaAvailable in Kindle & Paperback (Audiobook coming soon!)NOTE: These stories don't contain gruesome events, excessive violence or killing - perfect for young readers!So, if your little one can't get enough of WWII, this book is perfect for them to not only discover some new history - but they'll also learn the important morals of kindness, generosity, bravery, doing the right thing, and more!Scroll up & click "Add to Cart" to satisfy their WWII hunger now! Read more

Huge scaly DRAGONS roamed the land In long gone days of olde.  They LOVED to wear big underpants In colours bright and bold. With flaming holes in their undies, a pack of pant-loving dragons embark on a knicker-nicking adventure through the Kingdom of Pantasia in this hilarious new story from the creators of the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants! Praise for Dragons Love Underpants 'I love the latest Underpants story!' Sue Hendra, co-creator of the bestselling Supertato series 'FLAMING GOOD FUN' Beach, bestselling creator of The Blazing Bottom series 'A brilliantly bonkers story. I loved it!' Clare Helen Welsh, award-winning author of Wee? It Wasn't Me! 'An easy read that has engaging illustrations too. And the ending is GREAT!' ToppstaLaugh your pants off at the other books in the internationally bestselling series: Aliens Love Underpants  Dinosaurs Love Underpants  Aliens in Underpants Save the World  Aliens Love Panta Claus  Pirates Love Underpants  Monsters Love Underpants  Aliens Love Dinopants  Read more

Go back in time with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots – and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save the day…1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany.Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there’s one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla.With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude.Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot…Join David Walliams on this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family!David Walliams's book 'Astrochimp' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-05-20. Read more

Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel – War Horse. From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times. One horse has seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story.War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway.A great way of introducing young readers to the realities of WWI. Look out for Morpurgo’s other war fiction including Friend or Foe, Waiting for Anya, King of the Cloud Forests and An Eagle in the Snow.War Horse is a story of universal suffering for a universal audience by a writer who ‘has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers’ (The Guardian).Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.Michael Morpurgo's book 'There Once is a Queen' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 06-06-2022. Read more

Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling and critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series, available here in a paperback slipcase.First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, the first book in the series, Northern Lights, won the UK's top awards for children's literature.Today, the story of Lyra and her daemon is read and loved by adults and children alike.This boxset contains all three original books in the series and has cover illustrations by esteemed artist, Chris Wormell, who also illustrated the Book of Dust series.This slipcase contains single paperback editions of:Northern LightsThe Golden CompassThe Amber Spyglass Read more

Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world…Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross!It is 2120 and London is in ruins.The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace – but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters.And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself… and the entire city.In a future of myths and legends, join the bestselling David Walliams and venture forth into his most enthralling tale yet!David Walliams's book 'Astrochimp' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-05-20. Read more

The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series.First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature.“Without this child, we shall all die.” Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford.The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight.Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world… This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell. Read more

A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, COBWEB is a stunning tale of courage and kindness – a book about humanity, animals, and the heartbreak of war, from a writer at the height of his powers. A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year'Thank goodness for Michael Morpurgo' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Telegraph'Moving, unique and utterly charming. This is why Michael Morpurgo is the nation's favourite storyteller' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear“They call me Cobweb. I’ll tell you why later. I may be a dog, but I know and understand a lot more than people think I do.”Britain. 1815. After years of loss and sacrifice, the end of the war with Napoleon is approaching.Cobweb knows nothing of the war – he loves being a young puppy and playing with his owner, Bethan, exploring the countryside and chasing rabbits.But when he is taken away from Bethan and sold, Cobweb must learn to become a Drover’s Dog – herding sheep and cattle for hundreds of miles on the long, treacherous journey to London.And after the Napoleonic wars finally come to an end with the Battle of Waterloo, Cobweb meets an unexpected stranger with an incredible tale to tell on his journey home …Michael Morpurgo's book 'There Once is a Queen' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 06-06-2022. Read more

This is a brilliant new historical addition to the "See Inside" series, looking closely at the vehicles and major events that defined the Second World War as one of the most destructive wars in history. Lifting the flaps reveals the insides of some of the military vehicles used during campaigns including tanks, fighter planes and aircraft carriers, while others look in depth at life during the Blitz and the action on the beaches during the invasion of Normandy. Read more

Master storyteller Philip Pullman returns to the world of Lyra and Will, Mrs Coulter and Lee Scoresby, Pantalaimon and Iorek Byrnison, in this must-have companion to the His Dark Materials trilogy. A book of stunning, moving, exhilarating, breathtaking scenes set during the events of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass and The Book of Dust: from Serafina Pekkala sitting quietly on her cloud pine broom, listening to Dust, ahead of the epic battle with the Angels, to a young Lyra speculating about her mother's identity. In exquisite prose, Philip Pullman cuts new windows into his worlds for the reader to step through and reveals new truths about many of the iconic characters from Lyra's universe. … This His Dark Materials trilogy is a major, critically acclaimed HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The perfect gift for every fan, of any age. His Dark Materials is one of the most popular and successful children's series of all time. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, it won the UK's top awards for children's literature "Remarkable writing: courageous and dangerous as the best art should be" (The Times) "Rarely, if ever, have readers been offered such a casket of wonders" (Independent) Read more

"This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores World War II in fascinating detail and explains why this global event must never be forgotten.?World War II: Visual Encyclopedia shows children the causes, battles, people, and aftermath, while cutting-edge CGI technology brings infamous events back to life. Learn about weaponry, tanks, ships, aircraft, campaigns, and military strategies. Read firsthand accounts of major campaigns and battles throughout the war. Uncover hundreds of biographies of wartime leaders and brave soldiers who served on the battlefields. Find out how technological advances influenced the final outcome. ?Key information is available at a glance, alongside data boxes, facts and stats, and inspiring quotations. From the fastest fighter plane to the longest battle, you'll discover everything you ever wanted to know, and much, much more.Whether you're a history buff or simply want help on a school project, this standout reference covers every aspect of World War II and the important part it has played in world history." Read more

Home Again tells twelve moving tales of homecoming, centred around VE Day. With a foreword by Forces Sweetheart, Dame Vera Lynn.Produced in partnership with The Royal British Legion for the 75th anniversary of VE Day. A child evacuee, a Bletchley Park codebreaker, a rebel fighter, an Indian Army soldier... Each inspiring and authentic story helps to bring the end of World War Two into focus.Every story is followed by a fact file, packed with detail on different parts of the war. Illustrated throughoutStories written by Bali Rai, Leila Rasheed, Tony Bradman, Jim Eldridge, E.L. Norry and Emily Hibbs. 50p per from the sale of Home Again paperback in the UK will be paid to Royal British Legion Trading Limited which gives its taxable profits to The Royal British Legion (Charity no. 219279). Praise for Home Again"I think what really marks this book out is the diverse mix of voices. There are stories from male and female perspectives, experiences shared by children and adults, and voices which originate beyond the UK ... The stories are authentic and carefully researched ... This is an incredibly compelling and insightful book and would be a very valuable addition to any upper Key Stage 2 classroom. Get Kids Into Books Read more

Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.Become an expert on the Second World War with DKfindout! World War II, packed with beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!From the causes of the conflict to the most important battles, discover key World War 2 facts and hear from people who lived through it. DKfindout! World War II looks at all aspects of the Second World War, including the Normandy landings and propaganda posters and is a must have for any budding historian.DKfindout! World War II will surprise and delight young readers aged 6 to 9. Read more

A prince fights for his crownA beautiful paperback edition of Prince Caspian, book four in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.The Pevensie siblings are back to help a prince denied his rightful throne as he gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honour between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.A battle is about to begin in Prince Caspian, the fourth book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series, which has been enchanting readers of all ages for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to see more of Prince Caspian’s adventures, read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the fifth book in The Chronicles of Narnia. Read more

The second volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO series."What is he? A friend, or an enemy?""He is a murderer."Will has just killed a man. He's on the run.His escape will take him far beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet of a deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra.Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together they must find the most powerful weapon in all the worlds...this edition has a stunning cover by celebrated artist, Chris Wormell. Read more

'Spellbinding ... a pitch-perfect treasure' LoveReading4KidsSet your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world.Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian, explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads.From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty Persian empire, to terrifying huns, the rise of Europe, two world wars and politics today, The Silk Roads illustrated edition moves through time and history sewing together the threads from different peoples, empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the globe.With stories from each and every corner of society, Frankopan's magnificent brand new text based on his literary triumph The Silk Roads, sumptuously illustrated by Neil Packer, is a must-have world history.'An extraordinarily vivid book on an often-neglected corner of history' Inis Reading Guide 'Not just children, but people of any age will find this book an absorbing read' New York Journal of Books 'Peter Frankopan's text is pitched at exactly the right level for children to read and for adults to share with them. The illustrations of Neil Packer are completely captivating . this is a perfect marriage and a book to treasure'Armadillo magazine 'Studded with stylish, evocative illustrations from Neil Packer . this is an ambitious account that nevertheless tackles big themes in a friendly, accessible way'History Revealed magazine Read more

This gripping story set during the life of Queen Boudica brings the Key Stage 2 history curriculum to life. Perfect for fans of historical adventure. Young Rhianna is relived when Queen Boudica takes in her and her sister when their parents die. But there's a darkness in Boudica that's waiting to be unleashed and the Romans will suffer for their crimes against her. Soon Rhianna witnesses much more than the kindness that Boudica has shown her and her sister. There's a battle coming... and a terrible aftermath. Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics. Read more

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Michael Morpurgo tells a new story about this milestone moment in British history.Aunty Iris always treasured her small painting of a boat, painted by her close friend Alfie many years before. Her nephew, Michael, is inspired to try and find out what actually happened to Alfie in World War II. He embarks on a journey that takes him across the Channel into France, learning a profound lesson along the way about service and the surprising power of memory. With stunning illustrations by Michael Foreman, this powerful book is perfect for the whole family to share and remember. A stunning commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion Created by two legends of British children's books, Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) and Michael Foreman (War Boy) Developed in partnership with the Royal British Legion Read more