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Brand: Nosy Crow Ltd
EAN: 9789123986170
MPN: 9789123986170
Category: Books & Magazines

This action-packed boxset features 5 super(hero) books that make up the My Brother is a Superhero series from best-selling author David Solomons. The award-winning series won the Waterstones Children’s Prize 2016 and the British Book Industry Award’s Children’s book of the Year 2016. Can you imagine the agony when eleven-year-old comic book nerd Luke goes for a wee at the wrong time only to find out that his undeserving, never-read-a-comic-in-his-life brother, Zack, gets to meet an alien? Not only that, but the alien gives Zack superpowers and gives him strict instructions to use them to save the world. I’d be terribly annoyed too. But when Zack is kidnapped, it's up to Luke and his friends only have five days to save the world. And the adventure doesn’t stop there. Join Luke and Zack on more extraordinary adventures in this gripping series guaranteed to keep your own little superheroes entertained for hours on end. This paperback collection features all five books in this rib-ticklingly hilarious series including My brother is a Superhero, My Cousin is a Time Traveller, My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord, My Arch Enemy is a Brain in a Jar and My Evil Twin is a Supervillain. These are the perfect books for any comic book superhero fanatic! This hilariously laugh-out-loud box set makes for the perfect gift for any 9-14-year-old superhero-mad fan. Looking for more hysterical and rib-tickling adventures? Well, they don’t come funnier than these! Why not check out our selection of books by David Walliams like Gangsta Granny or Billionaire Boy? For more comedic and side-splitting stories have a look at our Dav Pilkey collection featuring the waistband warriors in the Captain Underpants series and the canine hero series Dog Man. There’s sure to be something for everyone no matter what your child is interested in! About the Author: David Solomons was born and grew up in the suburbs of Glasgow and now lives with his wife, Natasha Solomons, and their two children, their son Luke and their daughter Lara. He has been writing screenplays for many years, with his first feature film being an adaptation of ‘Five Children and It’ starring Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Izzard. He also wrote the children’s books, Doctor Who: The Secret in Vault 13 and Doctor Who: The Maze of Doom. The My Brother is a Superhero series is his first solo novel aimed at children. Titles in This Set : My Brother is a Superhero My Cousin is a Time Traveller (My Brother is a Superhero) My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord (My Brother is a Superhero) My Arch Enemy Is a Brain in a Jar (My Brother is a Superhero) My Evil Twin Is a Supervillain (My Brother is a Superhero) From the Publisher: My Brother is a Superhero Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2016 Luke is a comic-mad eleven-year-old who shares a treehouse with his geeky older brother, Zack. Luke's only mistake is to go for a wee right at the wrong time. While he's gone, an alien gives his undeserving,...
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Brand: Hachette
EAN: 9781787835658
MPN: 9781787835658
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: Paranormal Stories True Crime Stories Unsolved Mysteries Stories of the Occult Urban Legends Conspiracy Theories Description: Paranormal Stories Step into the unknown Tales of the paranormal have seduced us and spooked us for centuries, passed around from person to person and frequently retold and reimagined in books, films and TV. Whether they’re based on real events or they’re simply urban legends which have taken on a life of their own, the strange happenings, unexplained events and unsolved mysteries in this book will take you on a frightening journey to the outer limits of plausibility, and dare you to believe the unbelievable. Ranging from the mysterious to the macabre, the stories in this book span a broad range of supernatural subjects including ghosts, spirits and the undead, witchcraft and occultism, extraterrestrial life, mythical creatures, and much more. Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, a paranormal junkie or an interested observer, let these stories spark your imagination, capture your curiosity and perhaps even send a shiver down your spine. True Crime Stories Filled with terrifying tales of gruesome murders, grand theft and kidnappings, this compendium of the worst side of humanity is guaranteed to chill the blood Did you hear about London’s Victorian, all-female gang? What about the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist? Do you know the story of the killer nun? Prepare yourself for the urge to sleep with the light on and to double-check you’ve locked the door, because this collection of True Crime Stories is not for the faint-hearted. Spanning criminal activity from across the world, this book will take you on a journey to the darkest reaches of human nature. Ranging from white-collar criminals and con artists to kidnappers and killers, there’s plenty to shred your nerves. Whether you’re a true crime junkie or just morbidly curious, let these stories of charismatic criminals and their sinister deeds ensnare your interest and send a shiver down your spine. Unsolved Mysteries Seek the truth at the heart of the world’s most bizarre cases in this chilling collection of unsolved mysteries Did you hear about the woman who died inside a tree? What about the legend of the Beast of Bodmin Moor? Do you know that UFOs flew over Belgium? Intriguing, captivating and downright bizarre, this heart-pounding collection of unexplained events is guaranteed to keep you up at night. Throughout history, unsolved mysteries have left us searching for answers. Baffling stories of strange happenings and seemingly supernatural events mean we are terrified of what we can’t understand. Theories and folklore surround these events, but as we look for a rational explanation, perhaps the truth might be even more sinister. Learn about the world’s most elusive secrets, and how people have attempted to explain them. Unsolved Mysteries includes: – Strange disappearances – Suspicious deaths – Ghosts and hauntings – Mystifying landmarks – UFO...
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Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
EAN: 9789124192723
MPN: 9789124192723
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in This Set: 1. The Worst Class in the World 2. The Worst Class in the World Gets Worse 3. The The Worst Class in the World Dares You! 4. The Worst Class in the World in Danger!: World Book Day 2022 Description: The Worst Class in the World But Stanley and Manjit didn't LITERALLY mean to make their whole class sick with homemade biscuits. And they definitely didn't LITERALLY mean for Manjit's dog Killer to eat their teacher's shoes or for Bruce Bingley's rat to escape. These things just happened even though they had a FOOLPROOF plan. The Worst Class in the World Gets Worse But Stanley and Manjit didn't LITERALLY mean to flood the toilets when they should have been monitoring the playground. And they definitely didn't LITERALLY mean to bring a penguin home from the zoo on their school trip. These things just happened even though they had a FOOLPROOF plan to get away with them. The The Worst Class in the World Dares You! But best friends Stanley and Manjit didn't LITERALLY mean to let flying MINIBEASTS free in the classroom. And they really didn't LITERALLY mean to do a series of dares to become the Overlord of the Universe. These things just happened, even though they had FOOLPROOF plans to get away with it all. The Worst Class in the World in Danger!: World Book Day 2022 But best friends Stanley and Manjit won't let that stop them. They have a FOOLPROOF PLAN to write the most FUN and DANGEROUS book EVER. It's LITERALLY going to be the most OUTSTANDING (and dangerous) World Book Day!
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Brand: Quercus Children's Books
EAN: 9789123521937
MPN: 9789123521937
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in set: The Last Wild Trilogy The Dark Wild The Wild Beyond Description: The Last Wild: Book 1 AS SEEN ON BBC'S COUNTRYFILE From the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. This is a story about a boy named Kester. He is extraordinary, but he doesn't know that yet. All he knows, at this very moment, is this: There is a flock of excited pigeons in his bedroom. They are talking to him. His life will never be quite the same again... A captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages. The Dark Wild: Book 2 A thrilling animal adventure for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Katherine Rundell Twelve-year-old Kester thought he had discovered the last wild animals in the land. He thought his adventure was over. He was wrong. Below the sparkling city of Premium, deep underground, a dark wild remains: animals who believe the time is right to rise up against their human enemies. And soon Kester realises: he is the only one who can stop them. Kester Jaynes saved the animals. Can he save the humans too? The Wild Beyond: Book 3 A thrilling animal adventure for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Katherine Rundell This is the story of a boy named Kester. He has rescued the last wild animals in the world, and saved his capital city from destruction. But now he must face his greatest challenge yet, because: The only blue whale on the planet has brought news from across the ocean A mysterious steel dome has risen from the Four Towers Out there, somewhere, a brave mouse holds the key to the future...
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Brand: Nosy Crow Ltd
EAN: 9781839946059
MPN: 9781839946059
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this Set : 1. So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt 2. So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Rome 3. So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece Description : So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough! In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn exactly how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpions and cleaning up cow dung, to fetching water from the well, eating roast hedgehog and being slammed in the stocks for being naughty at school! Probably the first book about ancient Egypt that involves bubble wrap and skateboards! So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Rome Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie and developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum, this fascinating book reveals what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome, from washing clothes in wee to snacking on dormice . . . and even fighting in gladiatorial combat! Packed with facts and fantastic illustrations, this funny and accessible introduction to ancient Rome is a must-read for kids with a passion for horrible history. So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece A kid's life in ancient Greece might sound like fun, what with all that brilliant sunny weather and watching the Olympic Games, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from living on a diet of blood soup whilst wearing nothing but a cloak, to having to learn a poem that was over 15,000 lines long! Thanks, but no thanks, Homer! Probably the first book about ancient Greece to feature a race between a go-kart and a goose, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history!
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Brand: Usborne Publishing Ltd
EAN: 9788094292105
MPN: 9788094292105
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: This Book Kills Catch Your Death Description: This Book Kills "I'll make it clear from the start: I did not kill Hugh Henry Van Boren. I didn't even help. Well, not intentionally." When Hugh Henry Van Boren, one of the most popular and richest kids in Jess Choudhary's school, is found dead, the student body is left reeling and wondering who the murderer could be... Jess, a student under strict instructions to keep her record clean or risk losing her scholarship, finds herself at the centre of the investigation when it's revealed that Hugh died in the exact same way as a character in a short story she wrote. And then Jess receives an anonymous text thanking her for the inspiration. With time running out, Jess knows if she doesn't solve this mystery she'll finally have something in common with Hugh Henry. She'll be dead too. Catch Your Death Trapped in a mansion with a murderer and a family of liars - how would you survive? When three girls are stranded at the grand Bramble Estate in the middle of a snowstorm, they stumble into a murder plot. Someone has poisoned wealthy Emily Vanforte in the middle of a family dinner - which means Devi, Lizzie and Jayne are trapped in the house with a killer and a mystery to solve. With knives under floorboards, vanishing guns and secret passages in the walls, no one is safe and everyone is a suspect. But in a house of liars and corruption, will the girls save themselves...or learn to fit in?
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Brand: Just Gift Direct
EAN: 9780998833972
MPN: 3626871
Category: Books & Magazines

Size: UK2 - UK7. Fun Christmas socks: Celebrate Xmas in true jolly style with these fluffy slipper socks. Material: Polyester. Warm and snug: They'll keep your feet warm while you're out Christmas shopping or having a cosy night in. 4 festive designs: Each pair is a uniquely merry design: Santa, Rudolph, Polar Bear and Christmas Tree.
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