Action & Adventure

An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery Series 4 Books Collection Set By Thomas Taylor:

Malamander:
Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners is not easy – especially when the lost thing is not a thing at all, but a girl. No one knows what happened to Violet Parma’s parents twelve years ago and when she engages Herbie to help her find them, the pair discover that their disappearance might have something to do with the legendary sea-monster, the Malamander.

Gargantis:
When an ancient bottle is found washed up on the beach after a ferocious electrical storm, all the residents of Eerie-on-Sea seem to want it … but should they in fact fear it? Legend has it that the bottle contains an extraordinary secret that spells doom for the whole of Eerie-on-Sea.

Shadowghast:
A mysterious stage magician has set up in the theatre at the end of the pier, with an act so hypnotic and strange that Herbie Lemon and his friend Violet Parma suspect dark forces are at work. Meanwhile, folk are disappearing from Eerie-on-Sea, and no one knows why.

Festergrimm:
When Herbie and Violet’s arch-enemy Sebastian Eels turns up in Eerie-on-Sea, seemingly back from the dead, it can only spell bad news. The town may welcome his entrepreneurial scheme to resurrect Festergrimm’s Waxworks, a dusty and defunct old gallery of spooky characters from Eerie legend, but Herbie and Violet are suspicious of his motives.

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A magical new series where best friends become Secret Princesses!

Best friends Charlotte and Mia can’t bear it when Charlotte’s family moves far away. But when they become trainee Secret Princesses they begin an amazing adventure together – and they can see each other whenever they like!

Once in a blue moon, a tiara shaped constellation forms high in the sky above Wishing Star Palace. The four girls that make a wish on these special stars get their wishes granted by the Secret Princesses … but Princess Poison is determined that this year the wishes won’t come true …

Have you read all four books in series four: The Moonstone Collection?

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Ruby Palace is no place for pets! But Princess Bea won’t let royal rules stop her from helping animals in need.

While visiting her cousins at wintery Peruva Castle, Bea finds a cold and hungry reindeer hiding in the snow. But with party preparations keeping everyone busy, can Bea keep the little reindeer safe until she can find his family?

From Paula Harrison, author of the Rescue Princesses and Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue series. With a shiny foil cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Olivia Chin Mueller, this is the perfect book for animal-mad young readers aged seven and up.

Related activity sheets are available on the Nosy Crow website. Check out Princess Bea’s other adventures: The Naughty Kitten, The Lonely Pony, The Lost Puppy and more!

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A time-twisting adventure from Lioness Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning women’s England team, written with debut author Jordan Glover, including illustrations by Robin Boyden, perfect for children aged 8 – 12!

It’s time to kick off a new adventure!

Loosely based on one of Leah Williamson’s big inspirations, the Dick Kerr Ladies and their brave protest against the ban on women’s football, The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers is a fun adventure that comes from the heart.

When Leah discovers a mysterious time capsule with her two best friends, she opens up a whole new world of adventure! Transported a hundred years back in time, Leah, George and Mimi make an unexpected discovery – women’s football has been banned!

Along with their new friend Dot, Leah and the team must work together to make sure the all-important Championship Cup final still goes ahead. But with a mysterious figure working hard to ruin the team’s chances, Leah is in a race against time to put the clues together and catch the culprit before it’s too late!

Don’t miss Leah’s next adventure – The Wonder Team and the Pharaoh’s Fortune!

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The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation!

In the shadows, trouble is brewing…

When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-held NightWing secrets – what magical powers they really have, who they’re allied with in the war, and where they’ve been living all this time.

But the truth about Starflight’s tribe is more terrible than he ever imagined: Not only do the NightWings live in a dark, miserable place, they’ve imprisoned several innocent RainWings there, too. Stranded and alone, Starflight only wants to get back to his friends. But the fate of two kingdoms now rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave … before it’s too late.

• An epic dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers
• With vibrant and captivating illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading experience
• The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times bestseller

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*Soon to be a major film!*

Join the world of Artemis Fowl, the number one bestseller by Eoin Colfer.

AT JUST TWELVE YEARS OLD, ARTEMIS FOWL IS A CRIMINAL GENIUS.

No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too devious. And he’s just discovered that fairies are real.

Poor fairies.

But these are not the cuddly creatures of bedtime stories. They are armed. They are dangerous. And when Artemis captures Captain Holly Short for her fairy gold, he messes with the wrong elf.

Holly isn’t armed but she’s incredibly dangerous, and pretty annoyed with all the kidnapping.

Artemis Fowl is about to find out that fairies fight back . . .

Let the misadventure begin.

‘Fast-paced, tongue in cheek . . . laugh-out-loud’ – Sunday Times
‘A huge hit’ – The Guardian
‘Artemis is a brilliant creation’ – Anthony Horowitz

***Winner of the WHSmith Children’s Book of the Year Award and Children’s Book of the Year at the Children’s Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year Award.***

This graphic novel adaptation of the internationally best-selling novel offers an exciting look inside both Fowl Manor and Haven City as it follow Artemis Fowl’s battle against a cast of creatures beyond your wildest imagination.

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Make up your own Christmas adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens. Which Christmas jumper would you like to wear? Which job would you choose to do in Santa’s workshop? Where would you like to sleep on Christmas Eve?

The possibilities are infinite in this magical storytelling toolkit which will inspire children age 3 and upwards to make their own stories again and again – a brilliantly festive sequel to YOU CHOOSE, YOU CHOOSE YOUR DREAMS and YOU CHOOSE IN SPACE.

Readers love the YOU CHOOSE series!

‘My 3 year old daughter loves this book, it’s a good book to share when you have a bit of time to go through it as there can be so many little sub stories to create and talk about!’ – 5* Amazon review

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Herbie and Violet’s fifth gripping adventure brings the internationally bestselling Eerie-on-Sea series to a heart-stopping climax.

It is midwinter once again, and the hosts of a paranormal podcast have descended on Eerie-on-Sea eager for a sighting of the legendary malamander. Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, is feeling uneasy – and not just because of the visitors. He’s being plagued by unsettling dreams, and the head-splitting “Eerie Hum” that is reverberating through the town.

Something is dreadfully wrong, and it seems to be coming from Eerie’s very core. Herbie and his friend Violet Parma will need all their courage as they head deep below the town to seek answers. Perhaps here, finally, they – and the malamander too – will discover the Deepest Secret of Eerie-on-Sea.

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Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.

Fairyland is in uproar! Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies magical pets. Without them, the Pet Fairies can’t ensure that pets in the human world find the right owners. And now the pets have escaped from Jack Frost’s ice castle and are roaming the human world! Rachel and Kirsty have to help get the pets back…before it’s too late.

‘These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!’ ReadingZone.com

Read all seven fairy adventures in the Pet Fairies set! Katie the Kitten Fairy; Bella the Bunny Fairy; Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy; Lauren the Puppy Fairy; Harriet the Hamster Fairy; Molly the Goldfish Fairy; Penny the Pony Fairy.

If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows’ other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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First Learning: First Words from Roger Priddy is an early-learning play set with a board book featuring bright photographs of familiar things and chunky press-out pieces in a plastic pocket.

Help your child develop their vocabulary with this engaging early-learning play set. Little ones will enjoy matching the puzzles pieces to the images on the page, while learning core vocabulary and developing fine motor skills.The plastic pocket makes it easy to pack-up and put back on the bookshelf at the end of the day.

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Every kid wants a superpower and now YOU can have one!

***Creating thousands of new superheroes every year, will you be next?***

Choose from 9 of the coolest superpowers and go on a mission to save your friends!

Now you can be faster, stronger, invisible, and you can fly, time travel, teleport, walk through walls, freeze time, and even shapeshift into a marvelous creature! It’s all up to you!

Once you’ve chosen your superpower, each right choice gets you closer to rescuing innocent people, and each wrong choice could turn a secret cure over to bad people who want to destroy the world! What power are you going to pick first?

32 Super Awesome Comic and Manga lineart illustrations!

This is an interactive adventure that allows you to start over as many times as you like and try all of the superpowers because you’re given the ability to time travel from the very first page!

If you’re familiar with Choose Your Own Adventure, then you know exactly how to read this book. First you’ll select a superpower and then you’ll make choices on how to use it and what to do next.

Select Your Superpower can be enjoyed by those as young as 7 and even teenagers (and parents and grandparents who want their own superpower!). What are you waiting for? Save your friends now!

What readers are saying about this book:

“One of the best books I’ve read (10yo boy).” ★★★★★

“My 8 yr old loves deciding where the story goes.” ★★★★★

“My granddaughter loves this book and looking forward to completing the 46 endings.” ★★★★★

“My son (4th grade) loves this book. After he was done, my first grader read it too.” ★★★★★

A fun book to read over and over!” ★★★★★

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One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . . . Jamie Oliver, bestselling author and internationally renowned chef, delivers the perfect recipe for a page-turning children’s fiction debut!

Billy and his friends know that Waterfall Woods is out of bounds; strange things are rumoured to have happened there and no one in their village has ventured past its walls for decades…

But when they discover a secret way in, Billy and his best friends, Anna, Jimmy and Andy, can’t resist the temptation to explore! Only to quickly discover that the woods are brimming with magic and inhabited by all sorts of unusual creatures, including a whole community of sprites who need the children’s help!

• Fantastical fun – jam-packed with magical creatures, epic feasts and brilliant inventions
• Page-turning adventure – short chapters bursting with action to keep readers hooked
• Amazing illustrations – bursting with illustrations from Mónica Armiño to bring the story to life
• Accessible and engaging – designed with dyslexia-friendly font and clear spacing

With magical battles, a long-lost mythical city, fantastical flying machines, epic feasts and one GIANT rescue, get ready for an adventure you’ll never forget!

See what readers are saying about Billy and the GIANT Adventure:

‘I couldn’t put it down – I would definitely recommend it!’ – Abigail C
‘I loved reading this book’ – Holly B
‘I really enjoyed reading Billy and the Giant Adventure. It was a funny and magical story with beautiful illustrations’ – Chloe
‘I love the different chapters and especially the recipes at the end of the book as well’ – Paul
‘A thrilling, gripping book’ – Neeva P

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• Trapped in the Death Star
• Death Star Battle
• Use the Force!
• Cloud City
• Rescue from Jabba’s Palace
• The Fight in the Forest

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Explore the much-loved Magic Faraway Tree at the most special time of the year. This brand-new story by superstar author Jacqueline Wilson is set in the original world created by Enid Blyton.

Milo, Mia and Birdy are excited to return to the cottage beside the Enchanted Wood for Christmas. They can’t wait to visit their magical friends Silky the fairy and Moonface again. Which amazing worlds will arrive at the top of the Faraway Tree at this time of year? The children are hoping for a trip to the Land of Presents or perhaps the Land of Snow. But before they can celebrate, there is a chilling visit to the Land of the Frozen North . . .

The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was Jacqueline Wilson’s own favourite book as a young child. Now Britain’s favourite contemporary children’s author, creator of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker, is revisiting it in her second wonderful book about this magical world.

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Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in this thrilling prequel to Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series—now beautifully repackaged with striking new cover art!

The first book in the Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the warrior code. Long before Firestar left his kittypet home to join ThunderClan, a band of cats from the mountains set off on a dangerous journey in search of a new home. . . .

Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail delivers all the epic adventure and thrilling fantasy that Warriors fans have come to expect. This prequel arc is the perfect introduction for new Warriors readers—and a long-awaited tale of the origins of the Clans that will thrill dedicated Erin Hunter fans!

Also contains an exclusive bonus scene!

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There’s a storm raging in Eerie-on-Sea. Has the mighty Gargantis come back from the deep…?

When an ancient bottle is found washed up on the beach after a ferocious electrical storm, all the residents of Eerie-on-Sea seem to want it … but should they in fact fear it? Legend has it that the bottle contains an extraordinary secret that spells doom for the whole of Eerie-on-Sea. Could it be true that the vast sea creature Gargantis has awoken from her slumbers, and is causing the large cracks that are appearing all across the town? Finding themselves entrusted with the bottle, Herbie and Violet discover they will need to ride the terrible storm and pacify the creature if they want to save Eerie-on-Sea from sliding into the ocean and being lost for ever.

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