"A bear on Paddington Station?" said Mrs Brown in amazement. "Don't be silly - there can't be." The original story of Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru.

The first thrilling adventure in the brand-new collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS.Olly isn't enjoying activity camp. With his help, Olly must learn to survive in sub-zero temperatures, including what to do if the ice cracks when you're crossing a frozen lake, or a blizzard sets in .

The exciting second book in the new young readers series from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS.Sophie loves activity camp . Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take back with them to their real life.

The paperback edition of the acclaimed, fiercely original YA debut about justice, independence and resisting oppression.

In the depths of a reservoir lives a monstrous creature. Its existence is unknown to anyone except the teenage boy who feeds it. Six years ago it was a vicious little baby. Now it has grown huge, and its rusting cage can't hold it much longer... Stephen is a boy with many secrets, and the Beast is the biggest.

Sam wants to be an ordinary 14-year-old boy. But he is the victim of a curse that has turned him into something to be hated. Homeless, parentless and a danger to his friends, Sam has gone into hiding. But what he doesn't know is that he is being stalked by The Companions, a murderous cult who need Sam to fulfil an earth-shattering prophecy.

The bard looks up at the three figures. It is here that the bard is ordered to retell the tale that has got him in so much trouble . . . and so to the next instalment in the astonishing tale of Podkin One-Ear . . But as they flee into the forest depths, it seems they have been betrayed . .

The first in a delightful action-packed four-book series, acclaimed writer Lucy Coats uses her original and funny voice to bring to life the gods, goddesses and mythical beasts of the ancient Greek pantheon.

Chiron the Centaur God has agreed to take Demon under his hooves and teach him what he knows about healing magical beasts. Being an apprentice healer is exciting, but Demon still needs to make sure the Stables are fresh and clean (the faintest whiff of manure and the goddesses will be on the warpath again).

The second in a delightful action-packed four-book series from acclaimed writer Lucy Coats, who uses her original and funny voice to bring to life the gods, goddesses and beasts of the ancient Greek pantheon.

Demon, Official Beastkeeper to the Gods, is transported to the stables under the sea in Poseidon's watery kingdom. The third in a delightful action-packed four-book series from acclaimed writer Lucy Coats, who uses her original and funny voice to bring to life the gods, goddesses and beasts of the ancient Greek pantheon.

Once again, Philip has been transported to the island to help his friends the beavers in their fight against the wicked witch, Oyin. But Oyin is planning a terrible revenge on the island's inhabitants.

Baby B, the little beaver, and his friend Nick the hedgehog fetch Philip to help once again in the quest to save Beaver Towers from the powers of evil. The Prince of Darkness is always just one step behind them and must be defeated.

An anthology of poems that in their many different ways - through their sounds, rhythms, stories, surprises and jokes - intends to set the fireworks crackling in our own heads.

Poppy feels like her life is falling to pieces in this coming-of-age novella of blended families and online bullying from best-selling author Eve Ainsworth.

A YA coming-of-age road trip novel about obsession, self-discovery, female power, and the people we meet along the way - by Costa Award shortlisted author Kit de Waal. The perfect read for anyone who's ever wondered where they came from and where they might be going next.

Settle down as brilliant, upcoming comedian Daniel Foxx tells a bedtime story suitable only for the very finest clientele. Who knew Santa wears a coat from Balenciaga while driving reindeers called Waitrose, Boden, Nigella Lawson, Harvey Nicks and Prada?

Darkus's dad has disappeared \- but his new friend, a giant beetle called Baxter, is some consolation. Together, boy and beetle set out to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. But Lucretia Cutter \- a fashion designer with a penchant for beetle jewellery \- is dead set against their success \.

Cruel beetle fashionista, Lucretia Cutter, is at large with her yellow ladybird spies - and she has a devious plan. Darkus, Virginia and Bertolt are determined to stop her, but Darkus's dad is dead set against their involvement. Hope rests on Novak, Lucretia's daughter and a Hollywood actress, but the beetle diva is always one scuttle ahead ...

Book 14 in the detectives' case file is set in Morocco - the most exotic location of all the Roman Mysteries.

With black-and-white illustrations, this book tells you everything you need to know about surviving puberty, in an honest way. It covers topics on puberty ranging from cattiness to kisses, and everything in between.

Eight years in a care home makes Billy Finn a professional lifer. And Billy's angry - with the system, the social workers, and the mother that gave him away. As far as Billy's concerned, he's on his own. His little brother and sister keep him going, though they can't keep him out of trouble. But he isn't being difficult on purpose.

Helps you meet the Bell family who live in the vicarage at St Marks. This book lets you follow their eventful lives from tense auditions to birthday treats; and from troubled times to hilarious escapades.