Marvellous March reads!
Spring is in the air and we’ve got some lovely fresh new books to make the most of the longer days. From a brand new superhero to the third and final epic instalment in The Sin Eater’s Daughter Trilogy, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this March!
Beauty and the Very Beastly Beast
With a double dollop of bravery, Beauty leaves her darling Popsey and beloved sisters behind to live with the dreaded Beast. He has terrifying horns and even scarier table manners… but is the Beast really so very beastly, after all?
Superbat
Pat the bat decides to be special… a SUPERBAT! But he soon realises this is harder than it looks. All his bat friends have amazing hearing. All of them can fly. And all bats can find their way in the dark. Pat is starting to think that he will never stand out – until a family of mice see him for what he really is… A HERO! A hilarious, heart-warming and strikingly illustrated debut picture book by a brilliant new talent, Matt Carr.
Big Book of Magical Mix-Ups
Would you like to turn your nosy brother into an inflatable rabbit? Or transform your bossy babysitter into a giant doughnut? If so, then this is the book for you. Enter Nick Sharratt’s world of magical mix-ups in this gorgeous new edition of the much-loved book. Create countless combinations of rib-tickling spells with this crazy book of mixed-up magic.
Harper and the Night Forest
The third instalment in the enchanting Harper series. A beautifully written, lyrical tale featuring a cast of funny and loveable characters, created by CBeebies’ presenter Cerrie Burnell and stunningly illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson. Harper and her friends get to visit the City of Singing Clocks right by the mysterious Night Forest. It is rumoured that a magical Ice Raven whose song can melt hardened hearts lives amongst the ebony trees. With the children’s help The Wild Conductor plans to capture the mythical bird and create the greatest orchestra ever known. But Harper soon needs to decide who actually needs their help the most…
Erica’s Elephant
Now in Paperback! When Erica Perkins wakes up on the morning of her tenth birthday, the last thing she expects is to find a very confused elephant sitting on her doorstep. So begins an unlikely friendship. But can a small girl and a rather large elephant learn to live together in a tiny terraced house? And when the dastardly owner of the local zoo plots to steal the elephant, will Erica be able to outsmart him?
Sci-Fi Junior High
Kelvin Klosmo’s scientist parents are investigating a strange, unstable phenomenon at the edge of the galaxy. That means the family is moving all 390,000,000,000,000,000 miles out there. Not only is Kelvin the only human at his new school, but everyone knows Kelvin’s parents are geniuses. Kelvin’s own geniusness hasn’t exactly kicked in yet, but no one knows that. Will he be able to hide his secret, even when an evil scientist takes the form of a stuffed bunny and tries to conquer the universe?—Er, yeah. That happens too. A hilarious illustrated story that’s out of this world!
Create Your Own Superhero Epic
A groundbreaking and unique take on illustrated fiction, where you’re part of the adventure! From the award-winning picture book author/illustrator Chris Judge, co-written with Andrew Judge. Doodletown’s resident superhero, Doc Maybe, is missing! Now who will save the day? An adventure where you read, choose, draw, fold, twist, tear and more to complete the story.
Upside Down Magic 3: Showing Off
The third book in a hilarious and heartfelt series about a group of magical misfits! Nory Horace is nine years old. She’s resourceful, she’s brave, she likes peanut butter cookies. Also, like most people in her magical world, she’s able to transform into many different animals. Unfortunately, Nory’s shape-shifting ability is a bit…wonky. And when she flunks out of her father’s own magic academy, Nory’s forced to enter the magic equivalent of the remedial classes. But Nory and her new classmates are going to prove that upside-down magic definitely beats right-side up!
The Scarecrow Queen
The final battle is coming… As the Sleeping Prince tightens his hold on Lormere and Tregellan, the net closes in on the ragged band of rebels trying desperately to defeat him. Twylla and Errin are separated, isolated, and running out of time. The final battle is coming, and Aurek will stop at nothing to keep the throne forever… Explosive, rich and darkly addictive, this is the stunning conclusion to Mel Salisbury’s internationally best-selling trilogy that began with The Sin Eater’s Daughter.
See How They Lie
Mae feels lucky to have grown up at Hummingbird Creek, an elite wellness retreat where rich teens with psychological problems can get the help they need from her father, a prominent psychiatrist. The Creek has world-class cuisine, a state-of-the-art sports centre and the latest spa treatments. Every aspect of daily life is monitored for optimal health, and there are strict rules for everyone. When Mae is caught breaking the rules, the response is severe. She starts to question everything about her highly controlled life. And at the Creek, asking questions can be dangerous.
Horrible Histories: Dark Knights and Dingy Castles
It’s history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Why one nutty knight chopped off his own finger? The revolting truth about a gong-farmer’s job? What went on in gruesome castle garderobes? Discover the foul facts that make the history of knights and castles so horrible – all the gore and more!
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