“A big hit with reluctant readers and anyway looking for a funny book.” – School Library Journal. “Perfectly pitched wit and believably self-centered hero…” – The New York Times

Earlier this year, a dog danced his way into the history books as the first canine winner of Britain’s Got Talent. En route to the title, Pudsey and his owner Ashleigh Butler won over Walliams, delighted Dixon, stole the heart of Holden, and utterly captivated Cowell. They charmed the nation, too – with millions of viewers tuning in to see them take the crown. But what do we really know of Pudsey’s journey to stardom? How did he get from being a depressed dog to the mutt of the moment? In this, the most unusual celebrity book of the year, he’s finally ready to tell his tale. As a young pup, Pudsey always knew he was somehow different to his dog-standard peers. While his brothers and sisters contented themselves with chasing their tails, he sat apart, yearning for something more.

Special edition slipcase edition of John Green’s Paper Towns, with pop-up paper town. From the bestselling author of The Fault in our Stars.Quentin Jacobsen has always loved Margo Roth Spiegelman, for Margo (and her adventures) are the stuff of legend at their high school.

The sniper’s bullet nearly killed him. But Alex Rider managed to survive . . . just in time for more trouble to come his way. When kidnappers attempt to snatch a fellow patient from the exclusive hospital where Alex is recovering, he knows he has to stop him. But the boy he saves is no ordinary patient: He is the son of Nikolai Drevin, one of the richest men in the world. The eccentric billionaire has been targeted by Force Three, a group of eco-terrorists who claim his project Ark Angel—the first luxury hotel in outer space—is a danger to the environment.

Alex Rider, teen spy, has always been told he is the spitting image of the father he never knew. But when Alex learns that his father may have been an assassin for the most lethal and powerful terrorist organization in the world, Scorpia, his world shatters. Now Scorpia wants Alex on their side, and Alex no longer has the strength to fight them.

Number one bestselling series. On his second mission, Alex Rider must infiltrate the mysterious Point Blanc Academy. But time is running out.

It’s just your average Friday night. Then the police show up.

Your mum’s been caught on CCTV, breaking into a giant chemical company. They say she’s working undercover for A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E, a group against animal testing – but how is that possible? She’s not a spy – is she? Now she’s on the run – and only you can uncover the truth. And you’ve got to crack a code to do it.

Dominic is fascinated by the world of virtual reality, with its potential for smoothing out the difficulties of the real world. His mum, a scientist, develops an amazing VR system but a strange fault sends the new system haywire. Is someone trying to ruin the project? But why? Dominic needs to find out…fast! This modern, technological dilemma, combined with a sub-plot about family ties and trust, is a gripping page-turner for 10+.

Tobey is determined he will be famous. He’s not big-headed, he just knows he’s got something special and he’s determined that everyone will know it! He even hangs around with the stars, getting autographs at film premieres.

The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven’t heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds.

Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and unforgettable journey through Rick Riordan’s unique take on Norse mythology.

A new instalment and standalone adventure charting series protagonist Jack Fletcher’s return to pre-civil war England.His quest: to find his missing sister, with the help of some familiar faces…

Nathan Byrn is running again. The Alliance of Free Witches has been all but destroyed. Scattered and demoralized, constantly pursued by the Council’s Hunters, only a bold new strategy can save the rebels from total defeat. They need the missing half of Gabriel’s amulet – an ancient artifact with the power to render its bearer invincible in battle.

But the amulet’s guardian – the reclusive and awesomely powerful witch Ledger – has her own agenda. To win her trust, Nathan must travel to America and persuade her to give him the amulet.

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother’s mysterious death, he’s lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits. One day he’s tracked down by an uncle he’s never met – who tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday.

To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

Zeba Khan is like any other 16-year-old girl: enjoying herself, waiting for exam results. . . and dreaming of the day she’ll meet her one true love.

They were just an ordinary soft pair of second-hand jeans until Jamie Kelly tried them on. Then they became tight, smelly & scratchy – with a bit of a haunting problem!

Do the pants have the power to soothe a vengeful beagle, vanquish The Prettiest Girl in the World, or make the wearer irresistible to the eighth cutest guy in school? Or are the haunted pants just, well, haunted? Kind of gross when you think about it…