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"Bloomsbury presents We're Moving to the Moon! by Catherine Cawthorne, read by Sarah Ovens.
**From the author of Big Bad Wolf Investigates Fairy Tales**
Kit’s family doesn’t do normal holidays – they live for BIG adventures. But this time, they’ve gone too far: they’re moving to the MOON.
Kit isn’t so sure. The Moon is just a big, dusty rock – no air, no food, and nothing to do. How will they survive? Where will they live? And HOW do they go to the toilet?
Join slightly-nervous Kit, her robopet, and her fearless family as they blast off into the unknown and discover just how to live successfully on the moon . . . wee hoovers and all!
Packed with real science and fascinating facts, it’s the perfect space adventure for budding astronauts and curious minds alike. C 2026 Catherine Cawthorne P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"A flamboyantly fun illustrated series set on a cruise ship for animals, perfect for 6+ readers!
It's Bella's first day onboard as Captain of the Sunshine! Bella was always going to follow in the same seafaring footsteps as her Aunt Bertha the walrus, but commanding a legendary cruise ship like the Sunshine is no easy task. It's no ordinary ship - it's a ship bursting with animal passengers! From penguins to rhinos, giraffes to parrots, life is never dull on board the Sunshine.
Bella has a wonderful crew to assist her - from the weathered sea dog Mr Tatou, to the bossy passenger liaison officer Mrs Purrpot the cat, to Flip and Flap, the young penguin entertainment team - but has she really got what it takes to be Captain Sunshine?
Full steam ahead for an unforgettable animal adventure!
The first in an enchanting four-book series from the author of the bestselling and award-winning HOTEL FLAMINGO, fully illustrated in two-colour throughout. Perfect for fans of EINSTEIN THE PENGUIN, KITTY AND THE MOONLIGHT RESCUE, WATTS AND WHISKERTON and MR PENGUIN."
"You are cordially invited to the Dragon Masquerade …
‘Gorgeously imagined … I was instantly hooked’ Laini Taylor
‘This transporting, vividly realised queer YA fantasy debut is veined with romance, intrigue and masquerade’ Guardian
‘An utterly spellbinding debut’ S. A. MacLean
Del has two rules. One: stay away from royalty. Two: don’t fall in love.
The first – because Del is secretly a runaway princess. After the death of her sister at the hand of her boyfriend, Del flees her family, home and all the responsibilities that come with being the queendom’s new heir. With a magically constructed mirrorwoven face, Del is now unrecognisable, and disappears to the faraway opaline lagoon-city of Salato.
The second rule – because the enchantment hiding Del’s identity can only be unravelled by true love’s kiss. But that’s just fine. Del’s had enough of love anyway.
When Del breaks Rule One and becomes court bard to the newly widowed First of Salato, she is resolved to keep her head down. But Clara is naïve and trusts too easily, and soon Del finds herself having to guide Clara through the shoals of court life, somehow without revealing her own secret.
As Del grows closer to both Clara and Nasca, Clara’s brilliant, dangerous sister-in-law, it will only take a push to bring Del’s house of cards tumbling down.
Like, for example, breaking Rule Two."
"The second book in the sensational, swashbuckling middle-grade fantasy series full of action, adventure and ancient legends from bestselling author Amelia Mellor. Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Darksea and the Dragon Realm series.??
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Cori and her friends Jem and Tarn travel to the island of Mutemount to find the next piece of armour that Cori needs to step into her power as Champion of Aquinta. There they meet the island's people, who have been trapped inside Mutemount's enormous extinct volcano by monsters called leviathans. However, the leviathans consider themselves caretakers of their ecosystem and believe that they must stop humans from destroying the land.?
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Cori must convince the humans and the leviathans to understand and forgive one another. With this new-found harmony on the island, will Cori find the piece of armour she desperately needs??"
"The second book in a brand new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing.
The water tower stands in darkness . . . I've seen its secrets now. I know the truth.
With summer camp ahead this August for Georgia, Wren and Billy, the students of Mayfield Academy are looking forward to kayaking on the lake, trails through the woods and evenings round the fire.
But when someone at camp suffers a fatal accident, Georgia is convinced that there's more to what happened than meets the eye. As she and her friends investigate, they find themselves drawn to the spooky water tower next to camp – the scene of an unsolved mystery from years ago.
Could there be a connection between this past event and the present-day murder? And is life at summer camp about to turn even more deadly?
* Sophie McKenzie UK Nielsen Bookscan chart Sales 1,062,567, 7th July 2025
Praise for Girl, Missing:
'Page-turning' The Independent
'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express
'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian
'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author
'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author
'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror
10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing
Manchester Children's Book Awards
Bolton Children's Book Award
Soilhill Book Award
Winner of the Sakura Medal
Red House Children's Book Award
Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book
Lewisham Children's Book Award
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"The spooky sequel to Deep Dark, the Times Children's Book of the Week from enchanting storyteller Zohra Nabi comes another Cassia Thorne Mystery - this is Enola Holmes with a supernatural twist!
She held up the hagstone and she noticed something strange - a shimmering light like tiny clustered constellations. It was as though there were something illuminating from the girls.
Cassia Thorne uncovered a conspiracy in the deep dark underbelly of London involving a mythical beast, but has been whisked away by her uncle to Ravening Hall, a bleak boarding school on the moors of Lancashire. Far away from everything she has known, Cassia struggles to find a place amongst the girls of the school - torn between fitting in with the perfect prefects and the rebellious and wild Martha Torrent.
And something sinister happening at the school. At night there is a strange presence in Cassia's room, growing stronger with each day. She spies older girls wandering out onto the moors at night. And the local children are terrified of a child-eating witch that haunts Pendle Hill. Suspecting another supernatural mystery, Cassia begins to investigate. Are the stories about the witches of Pendle Hill true? And what do they want with the girls of Ravening Hall?
Praise for Deep Dark:
'This book is stunning - Zohra Nabi writes like a dream and has achieved the impossible by conjuring up a living, breathing Victorian London right before my eyes. I felt like I was right there with Cassia while reading it, magic sparkling around us.' - Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers
'A spine-tingling, Dickensian adventure.' - The Bookseller
'Meticulously researched and sparklingly written, with an irresistible heroine.' - The Guardian
'An atmospheric adventure with a wonderfully engaging heroine - this richly evocative story will sweep you away to the streets of 19th century London.' - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Clockwork Sparrow
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"Bloomsbury presents Hop Little Bunnies Easter Collection by Martha Mumford, read by Sarah Ovens.
THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD!
DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES
Join the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill on their egg-tastic Easter audio adventure!
Sing-along to their hop-tastic ‘Hop Little Bunnies’ song!
Spring has sprung, and the Bunnies are off on an adventure. What will it be this time? An egg hunt? A treasure hunt? A birthday party?
Perfect for an Easter or springtime listen, children will delight in these bouncy, energetic stories, filled with catchy music, lively soundscapes and joyful narration. This collection brings the magic of Hoppity Hill to life for little listeners!
Which adventure will you choose first?
Hop Little Bunnies
We’re Going on an Egg Hunt
We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt
Five Little Easter Bunnies
We’re Going to a Birthday Party
Hopping Around Australia
We’re Looking for the Perfect Hug C 2017 Martha Mumford P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"The first book in the sensational, swashbuckling middle-grade fantasy series full of action, adventure and ancient legends from bestselling author Amelia Mellor. Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Darksea and the Dragon Realm series.?
The realm of Aquinta has fallen into a dark age. And no one knows that better than thirteen-year-old Cori, who is fighting for her life in a pirate crew more beastly than Aquinta's sea monsters.
But Cori's life changes when she finds the Oceanforged Gauntlet - a piece of armour belonging to the legendary Champions who once ruled the islands. Whoever wears the armour wields the Champions' magic and has the power to return Aquinta to its lost glory.
Cori must begin a treacherous journey to find the rest of the armour. But first, she'll have to escape from her captain, who craves the gauntlet's magic for himself . . ."
"The next extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself – perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts.
At the Founders’ Day Parade in the magical city of New London, a tombstone engraved with Metty’s name mysteriously appears and leads her to an eerie underground cathedral. It’s home to the League of Shadows – a secret society who promise power and protection. But joining their ranks means going against Aunt Mag’s wishes and completing a set of dangerous, magical challenges.
When someone threatens to expose the family’s darkest secret, Metty has no choice but to join the League before the next full moon. Racing against time with the help of a magic thief and a sarcastic fire demon, she must find her way back to the cathedral. But will she be too late to save those she loves?"
"The first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing.
It's a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . .
Life at Mayfield Academy seems normal enough – that is until Georgia discovers the drama teacher, dead, in the school library. Then, when she goes back to look for him, having gone for help, his body has vanished.
Georgia knows what she saw, but only her best friend Billy believes her.
Determined to find out what has gone on, Georgia and Billy hunt for evidence with new girl, Wren. But with friendship dynamics also at play there's a lot more at stake than dead bodies. And it's not long before it becomes clear that someone is prepared to go to any lengths to stop their investigation . . .
Praise for Girl, Missing:
'Page-turning' The Independent
'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express
'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian
'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author
'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author
'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror
10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing
Manchester Children's Book Awards
Bolton Children's Book Award
Soilhill Book Award
Winner of the Sakura Medal
Red House Children's Book Award
Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book
Lewisham Children's Book Award
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"The fifth book in the heartwarming HOTEL FLAMINGO series, featuring the adventures of Anna and her array of animal friends!
'Truly heartwarming and uplifting. I'd love to book a room there myself' - Philip Ardagh on HOTEL FLAMINGO
Welcome to the snowiest hotel in town!
Winter has arrived at Hotel Flamingo! The snow is falling heavily, and while it's usually a quiet time of year for Anna and her animal hotel, this year is shaping up a little differently...
The hotel is full of guests taking part in the Winter White-out Games, from penguins to polar bears to snowboarding rabbits. On top of this, long-term hotel resident Mrs Turpington is preparing for her winter hibernation along with her fellow hibernating animals, and is expecting a party to be held for them - but can it go ahead when Hotel Flamingo is snowed in?
Anna and her team will have to pull out all the stops to pull off the most magical frosty fiesta that Animal Boulevard has ever seen!
Maybe less sun doesn't mean less fun after all!"
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