When Mabel Jones unknowingly commits 'The Deed' she finds herself swiftly bundled into a sack and carried off to the pirate ship the Feroshus Maggot. Crewed by the strangest bunch of pirates you would ever want to meet and captained by the dreaded Idryss Ebeneezer Split, the Feroshus Maggot whisks Mabel Jones off on the adventure of a lifetime.
A beautiful, evocative novel set against the backdrop of a pivotal movement in UK history - the struggle for Suffrage and votes for women. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
A novel full of mystery and delight, from bestselling, award-winning author Philip Reeve. As the entrancing, unfathomable power of the sea fills Utterly Dark's dreams, so it will seep into your heart as you read this thrilling, magical story.
Bestselling, award-winning author Philip Reeve (Mortal Engines) returns with anotherspellbinding novel. As our heroine Utterly Dark slips through the magical tides of time, soyou will become enchanted as the power of Philip's story flows through you.
Life has never been more complicated for thirteen-year-old Marcus. It's not easy trying to hide your secret identity as a half-vampire, avoid garlic at all costs, and work up the courage to ask a girl out. Especially when that girl is vampire-crazy Tallulah, and Marcus' parents are still convinced his special power is going to arrive any day now.
Jago could feel the teeth sink into his skin. It burnt like a fire of molten lead that trickled through his veins. Jago Harker is trying to adjust to his new life at Hawks Moor. But when news reaches the house of a madman on the loose killing Vampyres, he knows it's only a matter of time before they come for his companion, Biatra.
Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue kitten. He lives high up in an old house on a hill. He's never left home, but then his grandfather tells him about the Way - a secret martial art for cats. Now Varjak must use the Way to survive in a city full of dangerous dogs, cat gangs and, strangest of all the mysterious Vanishings.
Once there was a velveteen rabbit who longed to be Real. He was owned by a boy who loved him more and more every day, even when the rabbit's velveteen coat grew old and shabby and worn. Then one day something magical happened, and the rabbit's wish began to come true...
Divorce is tough for any kid. But while Violet's ex-secret service mum and retired bad-guy dad are distracted by each other, the real super-villains are having a field day. To save her family - and the planet - from evil domination, Vi must turn spy ...
Reverend Lee doesn't realise that his dyslexia is affecting his sermons. His parishioners are at first amused and then shocked by the garbled messages coming from the pulpit. Finally a cure is found. The Vicar must walk backwards for the rest of his life. By the author of "The Witches".
A fictionalized autobiography in which the author tells the story of her own childhood, painting a poignant and vivid picture of daily life in an impoverished, genteel family in the years leading up to the First World War.
It's 1829, and young Princess Victoria's life is full of constraints. Brought up hidden from the world and protected even from walking downstairs alone, the ten-year-old princess decides to write a secret diary about life at Kensington Palace. Victoria spans a fascinating year in the life of a future queen.
Twins, Victoria Stitch and Celestine, are denied their royal birth-right. Celestine accepts the decision with good grace, but Victoria Stitch is consumed with her obsession for power.
When old enemies resurface and kidnap her niece, Victoria Stitch is intent on revenge. It's time to ride again and remind these Wisklings that Victoria Stitch is undeniable, incredible, and almost certainly unstoppable.