Zeina Starborn and the Emerald King
Zeina Starborn and the Emerald King

Author: Hannah Durkan

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2023-07-06

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1510111875

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The thrilling sequel to ZEINA STARBORN AND THE SKY WHALE, perfect for 9+ fans of BRIGHTSTORM and ORPHANS OF THE TIDE. After months of being on the run, Zeina is thrilled when the Smog Rats are invited by ice bears to an infamous festival featuring horned sky whales. But, from an ice palace with crumbling ice structures to the strange behaviour of the new Emerald King, something doesn't seem quite right . . . Zeina and Jackson find themselves going up against both new enemies and familiar foes in order to halt the invention of an advanced, cruel technology. PRAISE FOR ZEINA STARBORN AND THE SKY WHALE: 'A thrilling tale of intrigue and adventure in the clouds, full of wonderful creatures, mind-boggling gadgets, bravery, kindness and hope' Thomas Taylor, author of MALAMANDER 'What a ride! Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale takes you on an adventure worthy of a great explorer.' Kate Gilby-Smith, author of THE ASTONISHING FUTURE OF ALEX NOBODY 'Packed to the fins with adventure, gadgets and plenty of heart' Maria Kuzniar, author of THE SHIP OF SHADOWS 'An exhilarating read with an immersive world that all readers will enjoy ... and a main character that you'll be rooting for all the way' Rachel Faturoti, author of SADÉ AND HER SHADOW BEASTS

Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale
Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale

Author: Hannah Durkan

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2022-05-12

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1510109609

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*Winner of the Northern Writers' Award 2020* 'A thrilling tale of intrigue and adventure in the clouds, full of wonderful creatures, mind-boggling gadgets, bravery, kindness and hope' Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander When Zeina Starborn's dream of exploring the skies becomes a reality, she finds herself in a daring adventure beyond her wildest imagination. Meet explorers, inventors, and mighty sky whales in this richly inventive fantasy, perfect for 9+ fans of BRIGHTSTORM and ORPHANS OF THE TIDE. Zeina Starborn spends her days dreaming of adventure in the sky and escaping the smog-filled city of Ravenport. So, when she wins the chance to visit the famous Willoughby Whale Hotel - a ginormous structure built on the back of a flying whale - Zeina grabs it. Even clashing with Jackson, spoiled heir to the Willoughby fortune, can't dampen her excitement. But a series of clues makes her question what she's been told about this dazzling world of inventors, explorers and mighty sky whales. Zeina and Jackson must put aside their differences to uncover the secret plot around them as they embark on the journey of a lifetime.

Starbird
Starbird

Author: Sharon King-Chai

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2019-09-05

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 1529001935

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A stunning book shimmering with shiny silver foil throughout, from the astonishingly talented Sharon King-Chai, illustrator of Animalphabet written by Julia Donaldson. WINNER of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Shadowers' Choice Award 2021. Starbird is a magical story about love, freedom, and the wisdom of children. Starbird's songs weave the richest dreams and delight all who hear him, but when the Moon King traps him in a cage as gift for his daughter, the colour and life in his voice begin to drip away. While the Moon King is blinded by greed and selfishness, his young daughter can clearly see the injustice and cruelty of his actions. A heartfelt, lyrical story that shows the importance of standing up for what is right.

The Secret Detectives
The Secret Detectives

Author: Ella Risbridger

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Published: 2021-06-03

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1788006011

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A gripping, beautifully written historical mystery, from an incredible new voice in children's fiction. The body seemed to fall for a long time. There was no splash, or if there was it was lost in the waves. Isobel was frozen to the spot for a moment - and then her common sense caught up with her, and she stepped back quickly into the shadows. When Isobel Petty is orphaned, she finds herself being taken away from her home in India and sent to live with a distant uncle in England. On board the S.S. Marianna, she witnesses a shocking act - somebody being thrown overboard in the middle in the night. But when the ship's captain insists that nobody is missing, Isobel and her two new reluctant friends must solve two mysteries - the identities of both the murderer and the victim - before they reach England and the culprit has the chance to escape. Inspired by The Secret Garden and the golden age of crime writing, The Secret Detectives is perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Katherine Rundell. "A thoroughly entertaining mystery and a heartening story of friendship. I loved it." - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow

Saucy
Saucy

Author: Cynthia Kadohata

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1442412798

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When eleven-year-old Becca, a quadruplet, finds a sick piglet on the side of the road, her life is changed forever.

The Song of the Tree
The Song of the Tree

Author: Coralie Bickford-Smith

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2021-03-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780141989341

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Bird loves the towering tree that grows in the jungle, but when the seasons change she must say goodbye until next year. Then one day Bird wonders- what happens to the tree when she flies away? Illustrated with care and told with love, Coralie Bickford-Smith's latest fable follows Bird as she discovers the stories of the other creatures who live in the tree, finding her way to sing a new song. The Song of the Tree is a celebration of community, belonging and the natural world. It is a timeless tale, one that will be enjoyed by readers of animal stories, of all ages, for years to come.

The Greatest Inventor
The Greatest Inventor

Author: Ben Brooks

Publisher: Quercus Children's Books

Published: 2021-06-03

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781786541147

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Victor is skeptical when Walter Swizwit comes to the village of Rainwater. He's the latest in a string of inventors passing through, and no one wants to buy his cheap magic tricks. But Walter doesn't take rejection well, and puts a curse on the village. Only Victor is unaffected and he must leave Rainwater for the first time in his life if he's to find the cure. Victor's path takes him past other villages that Walter has damaged, and he picks up new companions on the way: Elena, handy with bow and arrow; Mo-Lan, a science prodigy, and scaredy-cat Mingus. It's soon clear that they underestimated Walter's power. Only he has the cure for his magic and he's locked away in his castle a thousand leagues away. But he's not the only inventor out there...if Victor and his friends can get someone more powerful on their side, maybe they can win: find Walter, break the curse and return as heroes. After all, there's no place like home...

Has Anyone Seen Archie Ebbs?
Has Anyone Seen Archie Ebbs?

Author: Simon Packham

Publisher: Firefly Press

Published: 2022-04-07

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1913102734

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Archie Ebbs has the perfect life. Good friends, a nice home and classmates who laugh at (nearly) all his jokes. But all that is about to change. As his family have to face unsettling times, Archie has his own worries ... is he really starting to become invisible?

Imagine
Imagine

Author: Juan Felipe Herrera

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 076369052X

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A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera — brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo — speaks to every dreaming heart. Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in windy fields and let tadpoles swim across his hands in a creek. He slept outside and learned to say good-bye to his amiguitos each time his family moved to a new town. He went to school and taught himself to read and write English and filled paper pads with rivers of ink as he walked down the street after school. And when he grew up, he became the United States Poet Laureate and read his poems aloud on the steps of the Library of Congress. If he could do all of that . . . what could you do? With this illustrated poem of endless possibility, Juan Felipe Herrera and Lauren Castillo breathe magic into the hopes and dreams of readers searching for their place in life.

Show Us Who You Are
Show Us Who You Are

Author: Elle McNicoll

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 2023-10-10

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0593563026

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A neurodiverse twelve-year-old girl is shown an amazing new technology that gives her another chance to talk to the best friend she lost. But she soon discovers the corporation behind the science hides dark secrets that only she can expose in this heartwarming and heroic sophomore novel from the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark. A CILIP Carnegie Medal nominee! "A touching, perceptive take on grief, technology, and self-acceptance.” –Kirkus Reviews It has never been easy for Cora to make friends. Cora is autistic, and sometimes she gets overwhelmed and stims to soothe her nerves. Adrien has ADHD and knows what it is like to navigate a world that isn’t always built for the neurodiverse. The two are fast friends until an accident puts Adrien in a coma. Cora is devastated until Dr. Gold, the CEO of Pomegranate Institute, offers to let Cora talk to Adrien again, as a hologram her company develops. While at first enchanted, Cora soon discovers that the hologram of Adrien doesn’t capture who he was in life. And the deeper Cora dives into the mystery, the more she sees Pomegranate has secrets to hide. Can Cora uncover Pomegranate's dark truth before their technologies rewrite history forever?