‘The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ Telegraph BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A DEADLY CURSE. The epic adventure continues. Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023. As Skandar and his friends begin their fourth year at the Eyrie, the Island’s unicorns are struck by a terrible curse that threatens to change everything. Between a Commodore determined to eliminate the spirit element for good, and a sister hellbent on revenge, nowhere is safe for Skandar. As more and more unicorns are affected by the curse, the clock is ticking for Skandar and his quartet, who find themselves literally racing for their lives. Can they stop the curse in its tracks before the Island is lost for ever? Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out!  Praise for the SKANDAR series: ‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.’ – The Times Children's Book of the Week ‘Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn ‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of Starfell ‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Rainbow Grey ‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun 'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – The Sunday Times   *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024 Read more

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – The Telegraph Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero.   But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . .   Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief:  'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' – The Times Children's Book of the Week ‘Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series ‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey ‘Brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn ‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun 'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – The Sunday Times Read more

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss this sequel to Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2022 Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Skandar and the Phantom Rider is the second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for listeners age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.The Island shall have its revenge . . . Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island.  Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, longs to join him – and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing itself apart – before it’s too late for them all? THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES... PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!ONE OF THE THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF WAS THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023 Praise for the SKANDAR series:‘Skandar Smith’s adventures at the Eyrie, a training school for unicorn riders, have made him the most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter.’ - The Daily Telegraph'Epic, unforgettable and endlessly exciting, Steadman’s masterful sequel soars even higher than her debut.' – Aisling Fowler, author of the Fireborn series 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' – The Times Children's Book of the Week‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland ‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns‘The best book I’ve ever read.’ – Patrick, age 10‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – The Sunday Times Read more

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023  The Island always wins… Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high. To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit – only the strongest will make it. Meanwhile Kenna’s forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction . . . As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go – for Kenna, and for the Eyrie.   Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out! Praise for the SKANDAR series: ‘Skandar Smith’s adventures at the Eyrie, a training school for unicorn riders, have made him the most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter.’- The Daily Telegraph'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' – The Times Children's Book of the Week‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki ‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns‘The best book I’ve ever read.’ – Patrick, age 10‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of Starfell ‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – The Sunday Times  Reader Reviews: ***** 'Overall amazing in every way.' ***** ‘My daughter has rated them better that Percy Jackson.’ ***** ’I don’t know how I’m going to wait for the next one.’ ***** ’I have read Harry Potter and I think Skandar is better.’ ***** ’Move over Harry Potter there’s a new hero in town!’ *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024 Read more

IF NOT YOU, WHO ELSE?As the mighty alien fleet from the latest computer game thunders across the screen, Johnny prepares to blow them into the usual million pieces. And they send him a message: We surrender. They're not supposed to do that! They're supposed to die. And computer joysticks don't have 'Don't Fire' buttons . . .But it's only a game, isn't it. Isn't it?The first book in the Johnny Maxwell trilogy. Read more

Action and mystery abound on the movie set in the fourth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back -- and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. Read more

Dragons that can breathe lava, teleport, and multiply within hours. Can anything stop them?Hundreds of lava-breathing dragons are on the loose and bent on wiping out humanity! Even in his dragon form, Hal is no match for the sheer number of merciless killers sweeping across the land.Confusing matters, the shapeshifters are infected with "blue magic," which gives them extra special powers that might help but could also further endanger their lives. And the dragons possess similar abilities, raising the stakes even higher...This is final book in the ISLAND OF FOG series. Read more

Mia and her best friends are up against a major super bully in this third adventure of the Mia Mayhem chapter book series!When a super annoying villain (who’s actually another superhero) arrives at THE PITS and accuses Mia of not belonging, Mia doesn’t know what to do. Will she be able to hold her ground when she goes up against the Super Bully? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. Read more

In this second adventure of the brand-new Mia Mayhem chapter book series, Mia learns to fly!When Mia gets placed in a beginner’s flying class with kindergarteners, she struggles and is ready to give up! But luckily, with help from her best friend, Eddie, and the superschool’s most talented flier, Mia finally learns how to get off the ground. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. Read more

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2015LONGLISTED FOR THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2015SHORTLISTED FOR THE REDBRIDGE AWARD 2015RUNNER UP TEACH PRIMARY NEW CHILDREN'S FICTION AWARD 2015BOOKTRUST PICKWhen they first arrived, they came quietly and stealthily as if they tip-toed into the world when we were all looking the other way. Ade loves living at the top of a tower block. From his window, he feels like he can see the whole world stretching out beneath him. His mum doesn't really like looking outside - but it's going outside that she hates. She prefers to sleep all day inside their tower, where it's safe. Except it isn't any more. Strange plants have started to take over and tower blocks are falling down around them.Now Ade and his mum are trapped and there's no way out . . . Read more

Amazon International Best Selling SeriesAre you ready for the zombie apocalypse? How about an alien invasion?, Space Farty Adventures to free the US President, or even ghost pirates returning from the dead? Sounds like you need the ninja code and a ninja team to help you!Michael Carter is 12 years old, and everything's going wrong.Every.Single.Thing.A new house, a new school, parents as busy as whirlwinds, and a sister who’s the master of torture.The only good thing Michael can think of is his faithful dog, Rocky…That is, until he makes a new friend and learns about the ninja code.But can a farting janitor and a secret code help him and his new friends against the danger he’s suddenly faced with?Do he and Rocky stand a chance?Get ready to hold your nose and dive into an apocalypse of zombie, alien and ghost farts to find out!Dig out your clothespin, block your nose, and let’s get stuck in.Diary of a Ninja Kid: THE COMPLETE SERIES COLLECTION will have any kid who loves ninjas, zombies, aliens and farts on the edge of their seats. If you have a superhero in training who loves a hilarious action-packed adventure, this story’s a surefire way to keep any young kid enthralled.For an adventure that truly understands what it’s like to be a 12 year old school kid, click “Add to Cart” right now. Be warned: this book contains FARTS! Read more

Growing Up in a Superhero Family is Cool, Unless You're Powerless...Kids 8-12 are hooked on this bestselling, power-packed series with over 12,000 five-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads!*This edition collects Epic Zero books 1-3 in a single volume (not a box set)*★★★★★ Gold Medal Winner—Readers' Favorite Book AwardsAll Elliott Harkness wants is to be a superhero. His parents are superheroes. His sister is a superhero. Heck, even his dog is a superhero. But Elliott has a problem—he’s a “Zero”—which is super-speak for powerless! So while his family is off fighting crime, Elliott is stuck muddling through middle school.Elliott feels ever-so-ordinary, until a mysterious girl changes everything. For some reason, she believes Elliott is the only one who can capture a mega-powerful, extraterrestrial orb before it falls into the wrong hands. But with menacing supervillains and globe-conquering aliens closing in fast, will Elliott find the power to be the epic hero he’s always wanted to be—or will he always be just an Epic Zero?Great value! Get the first 3 books in one Epic volume and save!The Epic Zero Series Collection includes:- Epic Zero: Tales of a Not-So-Super 6th Grader- Epic Zero 2: Tales of a Pathetic Power Failure- Epic Zero 3: Tales of a Super Lame Last HopeEpic Zero is the hilarious, action-packed series that’s perfect for kids 8-12, reluctant readers, and adults. With unforgettable characters, heart-pounding adventure, and laugh-out-loud humor, this bestselling middle grade series has a superpower of its own—it gets kids reading! Epic Zero includes 48 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers.Order your copy to begin the epic adventure today! Free on Kindle Unlimited. Read more

Mia uses her super-strength to break down walls in this fourth adventure of the Mia Mayhem chapter book series!Mia is determined to be the best in her strength-training class, so she can learn how to lift cars, and climb super tall buildings! But when her own super strength gets the better of her, she ends up causing absolute mayhem. Will Mia be able to rebuild the walls she broke down, one-by-one? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. Read more

Books 7-9 in the bestselling, award-winning Epic Zero series!★★★★★ Over 12,000 five-star reviews for the Epic Zero series on Amazon and Goodreads!Elliott Harkness is now the leader of Next Gen, his very own team of preteen superheroes! But when they try to stop a powerful Meta villain from attacking Keystone City, Elliott discovers they’re in way over their heads, resulting in absolute disaster!But that’s just the beginning of Elliott’s problems as he’s thrust into a series of epic adventures with the fate of the Earth at stake! Will he find the power to be the epic hero he's always wanted to be—or will he always be just an Epic Zero? Follow Elliott's hilarious journey to prove himself to his superhero family, save the universe, and make it home in time for dinner.Great value! Get books 7-9 in one Epic volume and save!Note: The paperback edition collects books 7-9 in a single 500+ page volume and is not a boxed set.The Epic Zero Series Collection includes:- Epic Zero 7: Tales of a Long Lost Leader- Epic Zero 8: Tales of a Colossal Boy Blunder- Epic Zero 9: Tales of a Souled-Out SuperheroEpic Zero is the laugh-out-loud, action-packed series that will entertain kids 8-12, reluctant readers, and adults. The Epic Zero Collection includes 48 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers.Order your copy today! Free on Kindle Unlimited. Read more

Enter a world of superheroes and villains in this action-packed comic caper from No.1 bestselling author David Walliams – and meet Robodog: the future of crime fighting!Welcome to the city of Bedlam. Enter if you dare!Bedlam is one of the most dangerous places on Earth – home to a host of wicked villains. Nothing and nobody is safe from these evil criminals. The city needs its own superhero to defeat the supervillains. But who?Robodog!He’s the newest recruit at the Police Dog School, and supercharged for adventure. But can he stop the most feared duo in Bedlam, and their evil plans to ruin the city . . .?David Walliams was most recently Overall Market bestseller with Spaceboy (TCM chart: week ending 8 October 2022)David Walliams's book 'Astrochimp' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-05-20. Read more

The second instalment of James Patterson's Minerva Keen mystery series, jam-packed with thrills, chills, laughs and unforgettable characters. ----------------------------------Someone—or something—has it out for MK’s Detective Club.Minerva Keen is the absolute best kid detective Chicago has ever seen, and she’s hungry for a new mystery to solve with her friends.Standing in her way is the know-it-all new girl, Zoe, who tries to take control of MK’s Detective Club. Worse still, the club adviser who has always had a soft spot for Minerva takes Zoe’s side, and that’s just the start of the strange decisions Ms. Voyant is suddenly making.Add in terrifying nightmares, the return of Minerva’s parents, and shocking new developments — MK’s Detective Club just might have more mysteries than they can solve.With nowhere to turn, the club walks right into danger.…Will they be able to find their way out? Read more

Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .Jack and Annie are whisked into the future - to an exciting outer-space hotel! But they've only got two hours before they run out of air . . . Will the mysterious moon man and his map help them get back safely? Read more

X-Men meets Spy Kids in this instant New York Times bestseller! Here’s the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from the authorofThe Unwanteds.Fifteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled Estero City to make a new life in an isolated tropical hideout. Over time, seven of them disappeared without a trace, presumed captured or killed. And now, the remaining one has died. Left behind to fend for themselves are the criminals’ five children, each with superpowers of their own: Birdie can communicate with animals. Brix has athletic abilities and can heal quickly. Tenner can swim like a fish and can see in the dark and hear from a distance. Seven’s skin camouflages to match whatever is around him. Cabot hasn’t shown signs of any unusual power—yet.Then one day Birdie finds a map among her father’s things that leads to a secret stash. There is also a note:   Go to Estero, find your mother, and give her the map. The five have lived their entire lives in isolation. What would it mean to follow the map to a strange world full of things they’ve only heard about, like cell phones, cars, and electricity? A world where, thanks to their parents, being supernatural is a crime? Read more

Michael Yu favorite book! This ebook features vivid, full-color layouts with Kindle Text Pop-Up Drake just wants to play with all the other kids, but he has a bit of a problem: Drake is a dragon. How can he show them that he'd be a good friend? Or maybe he's just too scared to try. Poor Drake. Find out what happens to him in this sweet story told in rhyme, and beautiful illustrated. A sweet story about being different and finding friends. If you enjoy this book, please check out our best selling book How to Catch a Monster. Read more

‘The perfect mix of funny, foul and fearful’ Metro‘Brilliantly imagined … laugh-out-loud funny’ Sunday ExpressThe fifth book in the bestselling, gorgeously gothic and wickedly funny Amelia Fang series – perfect for readers of 7+Meet Amelia Fang! Everyone’s favourite little vampire.When Amelia and her friends are invited to Florence's grandmother 350th birthday party, they are very excited! Grand-yeti Clemence lives in the Yeti Pits, a maze of candle-lit tunnels and caves carved into Yeti Mountain.But not long after arriving, the precious glittery treasures of the ancient yetis start to go missing. And when Tangine goes missing too he becomes the prime suspect! Not only that but the tunnels of Yeti Mountain have started to collapse on themselves and it looks like Florence and her family will have to move far away. It's looking like the gang might never see each other again!Will Amelia be able to solve the mystery of the missing yeti treasure? And will she and her friends survive the perils of the crumbling Yeti Mountain and all the booby traps on the way?Join Amelia, Florence, Grimaldi, Pumpy and Tangine on the adventure of a lifetime!Collect the entire gorgeously gothic AMELIA FANG series:AMELIA FANG AND THE BARBARIC BALLAMELIA FANG AND THE UNICORN LORDSAMELIA FANG AND THE MEMORY THIEFAMELIA FANG AND THE HALF MOON HOLIDAYAMELIA FANG AND THE LOST YETI TREASUREAMELIA FANG AND THE NAUGHTY CATICORNSAMELIA FANG AND THE TROUBLE WITH TOADS Read more