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The first book in the New York Times bestselling MazeRunner series - now a series of major movies starring Dylan O'Brien!SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ...When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas remembersis his first name. But he's not alone.He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade – awalled encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible stonemaze. Like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why or how they came tobe there – or what's happened to the world outside.All they know is that every morning when the walls slide back,they will risk everything – even the Grievers, half-machine,half-animal horror that patrol its corridors, to try and findout ... Book 1 in the #1 New York Times bestsellingMAZE RUNNER series!Now a major film available to stream on Disney+ High-octane, dystopian YA adventure, perfect for fansof The Hunger Games and Divergent Five pulse-pounding books in the series! Loved The Maze Runner? Make sure to checkout the sequel The Scorch Trials!

The second book in the New York Times bestselling MazeRunner series - now a series of major movies starringDylan O'Brien!SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ...Thomas was sure that escape from the maze meant he and the Gladerswould get their lives back. But no one knew what sort of lifethey were going back to.The earth is a wasteland. Government and order have disintegratedand now Cranks, people driven to murderous insanity by the infectiousdisease known as the Flare, roam the crumbling cities huntingfor their next victim ... and meal.Thomas can only wonder - does he hold the secret of freedom somewherein his mind? Or will he forever be at the mercy of WICKED? Book 2 in the #1 New York Times bestsellingMAZE RUNNER series!Now a major film available to stream on Disney+ High-octane, dystopian YA adventure, perfect for fansof The Hunger Games and Divergent Five pulse-pounding books in the series! Loved The Scorch Trials? Make sure to checkout the sequel The Death Cure!

The third book in the New York Times bestselling MazeRunner series - now a series of major movies starring DylanO'Brien!SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ...The Trials are over. WICKED have collected all the informationthey can. Now it's up to the Gladers to complete the blueprint forthe cure to the Flare with a final voluntary test.But something has happened that no-one at WICKED has foreseen:Thomas has remembered more than they think. And he knows WICKEDcan't be trusted ...The time for lies is over. But the truth is more dangerous thananyone could have imagined. Book 3 in the #1 New York Times bestsellingMAZE RUNNER series!Now a major film available to stream on Disney+ High-octane, dystopian YA adventure, perfect for fansof The Hunger Games and Divergent Five pulse-pounding books in the series! Loved The Maze Runner series? Read the prequelThe Kill Order to find out where it all began!

A scorching debut and pyschological thriller, perfectfor fans of Black Mirror.Since her mother's death, fifteen-year-old Jem has kept a secret.When her eyes meet someone else's, a number pops into her head- the date on which they will die.Knowing that nothing lasts forever, Jem avoids relationships,but when she meets a boy called Spider, and they plan a day out together,her life takes a new twist and turn. Waiting for the LondonEye, she sees everyone in the queue has the same number - somethingterrible is going to happen. Over 1,000,000 copies sold worldwide. ‘First-time author Rachel Ward is certainly one to watch.But I’d avoid eye-contact if I were you.’PHILIP ARDAGH, THE GUARDIAN'Even the idea of this book gave me chills! How would youlike to know someone’s fate just by looking in their eyes?Creepy and original!’ R. L. STINE

A prequel to the New York Times bestselling MazeRunner series - now a series of major movies starring DylanO'Brien!SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ...When sun flares hit the Earth, intense heat, toxic radiation andflooding followed, wiping out much of the human race. Those whosurvived live in basic communities in the mountains, hunting forfood.For Mark and his friends, surviving is difficult, and then anenemy arrives, infecting people with a highly contagious virus. Thousandsdie, and the virus is spreading. Worse, it's mutating, andpeople are going crazy.It's up to Mark and his friends to find the enemy – anda cure – before the Flare infects them all .. A prequel to the #1 New York Times bestsellingMAZE RUNNER series!Can be read as a prequel to the series, or as a standaloneMaze Runner novelThe Maze Runner, The Scorch Trialsand The Death Cure are all major films available to streamon Disney+High-octane, dystopian YA adventure, perfect for fansof The Hunger Games and Divergent Five pulse-pounding books in the series! Loved The Kill Order? Check out The FeverCode – a direct prequel to The Maze Runner!

A prequel to the New York Times bestselling MazeRunner series - now a series of major movies starring DylanO'Brien!SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ...The world has ended: the earth is scorched, and fever rages throughthe population. Out of the chaos, a boy emerges with the powerto change everything: Thomas. This is the start of his story.An electrifying Maze Runner prequel, The Fever Codeholds all the answers: How did WICKED find the Gladers? Whoare Group B? Whose side are Thomas and Teresa really on?Lies will be exposed. Secrets uncovered. Loyalties proven. You'llnever see the truth coming ... A prequel to the #1 New York Times bestsellingMAZE RUNNER series - starting directly before the events of TheMaze RunnerThe Maze Runner, The Scorch Trialsand The Death Cure are all major films available to streamon Disney+ High-octane, dystopian YA adventure, perfect for fansof The Hunger Games and Divergent Five pulse-pounding books in the series! Make sure to check out James Dashner’s otherprequel to the Maze Runner series, The Kill Order!

Squid Game meets Black Mirror in anelectrifying new YA story from the author of acclaimed The Loopseries. Fifty minors facing life imprisonment will be given a second chancethrough a new reality show, The Kill Factor. Contestantswill be led through a series of games, each aimed to teachand reform. But only one will win the prize, while the rest willface life in solitary confinement. Winning means freedom, and the kind of money that would changeeverything for arsonist and accidental murderer Emerson Ness. But what Emerson doesn't know is that more and more contestantswill die during each challenge. And the only choice they have isto win over viewers before it's too late . . .  A truly edge-of-your-seat sci-fi dystopia with a fresh,reality TV twistPerfect for fans of The Maze Runner and TheHunger GamesA sure-fire TikTok hit!  PRAISE FOR THE LOOP: 'Your next YA obsession.' ENTERTAINMENTWEEKLY'A terrifying and sinister look into the future that willleave your jaw on the floor.' KASS MORGAN, authorof THE 100'Fans of The Hunger Games and TheMaze Runner should look no further … Thrilling and terrifyingin equal measure.' OBSERVER

When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas remembersis his first name. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by boyswho welcome him to the Glade - a walled encampment at the centreof a bizarre and terrible stone maze.Like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why or how they came to be there- or what's happened to the world outside. All they know is thatevery morning when the walls slide back, they will risk everything- even the Grievers, half-machine, half-animal horror thatpatrol its corridors, to try and find out.

Emily's dad is accused of murdering a teenage girl in the woods behindher house, the place she played in as a child. She's sure he'sinnocent, but what did happen?Determined to find out - and afraid of what she might discover -Emily seeks out the boyfriend of the murdered girl. He also knowsthese woods. Maybe they could help each other. But Damon Hillaryhas his own secrets about the dangerous games that are being playedin the dark .

I was stolen from an airport.Taken from everything I knew, everything I was usedto.Taken to sand and heat, dirt and danger. And he expectedme to love him.This is my story. Sixteen year old Gemma is kidnapped from Bangkok airport and takento the Australian Outback.Ty, her captor, is no stereotype – he's young and attractive. This new life in the wilderness has been years in the planning.He loves only her, wants only her.Under the hot glare of the Australian sun, cut off from the worldoutside, can the force of his love make Gemma love him back? The story takes the form of a letter, written by Gemmato Ty, reflecting on those strange and disturbing months in theoutback. Months when the lines between love and obsession, and loveand dependency, blur until they don't exist – almostWinner of the Branford Boase Award 'Complicated and beautiful – this novel left me doubtingmy emotions and missing a place I'd never been.' MaggieStiefvater'All the tension of lightning, all the terror of thunder.A stunning, scary, and beautiful book.' John Marsden'Disturbing, heartbreaking, and beautiful all at once.'School Library Journal

A special movie tie-in slipcase containing the classic original paperbacksof the bestselling, critically acclaimed Inkheart, Inkspelland Inkdeath to coincide with the movie release. Three partsof the same tale. A story within a story, where the imaginary becomesreal. In Inkheart, twelve-year-old Meggie discovers an extraordinarysecret. When her father, Mo, reads aloud from books, theycan quite literally come alive. Characters jump out from betweenthe pages and people in the real world are charmed inside. Sobegins their adventures in the Inkworld. Their story weaves a magicalpath through love, loss and courage, ending, as it must, inInkdeath, the final part of this critically acclaimed, best-sellingseries.

The second book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebratedtrilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.Pre-order Cornelia Funke's highly-anticipated return tothe Inkworld: The Colour of Revenge, coming in October2024.'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so wellthe joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana WynneJonesAlthough a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinkingof the extraordinary events of Inkheart, and thestory whose characters strode out of the pages, and changed herlife for ever.But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater, torn from his world of words,the need to return has become desperate.When he finds a crooked storyteller with the magical ability toread him back, he sets in motion a dangerous reversal that seesthe characters of Inkheart transported to a charmed Inkworld,about to be fought over by rival rebels and princes ... A thrilling and magical adventure about stories and theimagination they inspire.Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationallybestselling author of Dragon Rider and The ThiefLord.Book one is a major feature film from the makers of TheLord of the Rings, starring Andy Serkis, PaulBettany and Brendan Fraser!The adventure continues in Inkdeath and a brandnew adventure set in the Inkworld, The Colour of Revenge!

A gorgeous edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke'sinternationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrillingand mesmerising.WATCH THE MOVIE ON NETFLIX NOW'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so wellthe joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.' DianaWynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year.'The Times'A breathtakingly fast-moving tale.' The IndependentMeggie loves stories, but her father, Mo, hasn't readto her since her mother disappeared.When a stranger knocks at their door, Mo is forced to reveal anextraordinary secret – when he reads aloud, words come alive,and dangerous characters step out of the pages.Suddenly Meggie is living the kind of adventure she has only readabout in books, but this one will change her life for ever ... A thrilling and magical adventure about stories and theimagination they inspire.Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationallybestselling author of Dragon Rider and The ThiefLord.Also a major feature film from the makers of TheLord of the Rings, starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettanyand Brendan Fraser! Currently streaming on Netflix!The adventure continues in Inkspell, Inkdeath anda brand new adventure set in the Inkworld, TheColour of Revenge!

Discover the beloved world of Inkheart withthis standalone story – over 14 million copies of the seriessold worldwide and now on Netflix!'It’s great to have this wonderful writer back on ourshelves.' DAVID ALMONDAfter five happy years, Meggie, her father Mo and the fire-eaterDustfinger, along with a host of new friends, feel safe and settled.But arch-villain Orpheus has found an unexpected way to wreakhis revenge on the Inkworld!He has corrupted an artist to create bewitched portraits thatwill see the heroes fade to grey – Dustfinger, his brave stepson,Jehan, and his enigmatic friend Lilia, must come togetherto find a way to save them all!This is the Colour of Revenge . . .   A brilliant standalone story set in the InkworldFeatures gorgeous new illustrations from Cornelia FunkeherselfCornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationallybestselling author of Dragon Rider and TheThief LordInkheart is a major feature film, currentlystreaming on Netflix, from the makers of The Lordof the Rings, starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany and BrendanFraser!  PRAISE FOR THE INKHEART SERIES: 'I don’t think I’ve ever read anything that conveysso well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading’DIANA WYNNE JONES, author of Howl's Moving Castle 'One of the outstanding children’s novels of the year.'THE TIMES'A breathtakingly fast-moving tale.' THE INDEPENDENT'… a rollicking good tale that pulls you swiftly throughits pages.’ THE TELEGRAPH

A stunning edition of Kevin Brooks' celebrated novel - a trulyoriginal, powerful and emotional story from the author of TheBunker Diary.'It gets to you ... you want to tell everyone how good itis.' SUNDAY TIMES'A particularly moving and unusual love story.' GUARDIAN'A gripping story' FINANCIAL TIMESCaitlin's life changes from the moment she sees Lucas walkingacross the causeway one hot summer's day. He is the strangest, mostbeautiful boy she has ever seen - and when she meets him, herworld comes alive.But to others, he quickly becomes an object of jealousy, prejudiceand hatred. Caitlin tries to make sense of the injustice thatlurks at every unexpected twist and turn, until she realises thatshe must do what she knows in her heart is right. A striking reissue of the powerful, emotive novel fromCarnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Brooks, author of TheBunker Diary.One of a number of iconic Chicken House bestsellers tobe reissued for Chicken House's 20th anniversary celebrations.

A bestselling, laugh-out-loud adventure series that willmake children fall in love with reading - and discover Greekmythology along the way! OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES OF THE SERIES SOLDSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG AWARDSWhen Elliot wishes upon a star, he doesn't expect a constellationto crash into a dungheap on his family farm.The star is Virgo. She thinks she's perfect. Elliot doesn't. Andtogether they release Thanatos, evil Daemon of Death ... epicfail.They need the King of the Gods and his noble steed. Instead, theyget a chubby Zeus and his high horse Pegasus.Are the Gods really ready to save the world? And is the worldreally ready for the Gods? Hilarious and heartfelt, Who Let the Gods Out?is the first book in a much-loved series for ages 8-12For fans of Percy Jackson and Loki: A BadGod's Guide to Being Good Great for both independent and reluctant readers: biglaughs, no prior knowledge of Greek mythology needed, and 4 booksto keep them going! There are more adventures waiting, including the OhMaya Gods spin-off series Amazon Reader Reviews:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This book is amazing!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'My 9-year-old loved it from the very firstchapter, and we went straight on to the next book'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I rate this a fantastic 5 star book becauseof its heartfelt, adventurous and funny plot'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Mygrandaughter loves this book and had tobe read to every night before bed' More praise for WHO LET THE GODS OUT: 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I thinkyou're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature.The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS'Blistering humour, mortal danger and immortal heart'KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE'Very, very funny' PIERS TORDAY

The magical bestseller: perfect for readers of all ages OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD   Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book ofthe Year 2017Shortlisted for the Branford Boase AwardShortlisted for the Jhalak Prize  Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-authorKiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed firstnovel is a modern classic.'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOMFLETCHER'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic,myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLLForbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the farawaylands her cartographer father once mapped.When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the search.The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland –and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demonis stirring from its sleep.Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabelladiscovers the true end of her journey: to save the island itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of friendship,discovery, myths and magic for any age – perfectfor fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine RundellFrom the author of Julia and the Shark and TheMercies, chosen for the Richard & Judy Book ClubSet in an extensive and stunningly-imagined parallelworld imbued with magical realismA gorgeous gift with intricate star-chart illustrationsthroughout - a present for young and old, which will stay withyou long after reading  'One of those timeless stories that feels like a real myth' SAMANTHASHANNON'FANTASTIC!' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER'Absolutely stunning' CATHERINE DOYLE'So beautiful and magical' PIERS TORDAY

Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of the extraordinary events of Inkheart, and the story whose characters strode out of the pages and changed her life forever. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater created from words, the need to return to the original tale has become desperate. When he finds a crooked storyteller with the magical ability to read him back into the story, Dustfinger leaves behind his young apprentice Farid and plunges back into the Inkworld of his past. Distraught, Farid goes in search of Meggie, and soon they find their way inside the book too. There they meet Fenoglio, the author of the original Inkheart, now living within his own story - but discover it much changed, and threatening to evolve in sinister ways he could never have imagined. But can Meggie, Farid and Fenoglio 'write' the wrongs of a charmed world about to be fought over by rival princes and rebels?

A stolen painting. A series of unexpected events. Two smart children.Petra and Calder live in a neighbourhood where strange things havestarted to happen. Seemingly unrelated events connect, a sharpold woman seeks their company - and a priceless Vermeer paintingdisappears.Before they know it, the two children are drawn into an internationalart sensation where no one is above suspicion. They must relyon their intelligence and a newly acquired knowledge of the artistVermeer to crack an art crime that has left everyone baffled.

Mischievous reindeer Twinklestar has bolted - leaving his Christmascaravan to fall from the sky! Luckily the extraordinary passengers- Niklas, a real-life Santa Claus, two angels and assorted elves- crash-land in a friendly neighbourhood where two childrencalled Ben and Charlotte come to their rescue.But they're still in terrible danger. On their trail are Gerold Goblynchand his motor-sledge-riding bad Santas, a treacherous bunchfrom Yule Land, who will stop at nothing to steal Christmas!

The magical multi-award-winning modern classic from masterstoryteller and New York Times-bestselling author,Cornelia Funke - over a million copies sold worldwide!'A completely delicious read.' THE OBSERVER'Today's young readers will probably love this book as theylove the Harry Potter series' THE NEW YORKTIMES'My enjoyment of The Thief Lord grew and grew asI read it' DIANA WYNNE JONESWinterhas come early to Venice.Two orphaned children areon the run, hiding among the crumbling canals and misty alleywaysof the city. Befriended by a gang of street children and theirmysterious leader, the Thief Lord, they shelter in an old, disusedcinema.On their trail is a bungling detective, obsessedwith disguises and the health of his pet tortoises. But a greaterthreat to the boys' new-found freedom is something from aforgotten past - a beautiful magical treasure with the power to spintime itself ... A thrilling, atmospheric adventure set among the crumblingcanals of VeniceOver one million copies sold worldwide!By the bestselling author of Inkheart and DragonRider, Cornelia Funke.  Winner of the Zurich Children’s Book Award andThe Children’s Book Award by the Vienna House of Literature.

Late one night, two brothers learn that their sister has died in the worst way imaginable. She's found, strangled, in a desolate place hundreds of miles from their East London home. Ruben is the smarter of the two, with a gift for getting into other people's hearts; Cole may be older, but he's a devil's angel who doesn't care if he lives or dies. Together, they set out to find their own answers and retrace Rachel's final journey.

Twenty years have passed since the tiny kingdom of the Icemark lastdefended itself from invasion. Now the imperial invader ScipioBellorum is back - joined by his brutal twin sons.The Icemark's fate rests with Queen Thirrin, Oskan Witchfather -and their five strong-willed children. But not all the royal siblingsare ready for the task. What of Medea, the dark daughter, poisoningthe family from within? Or Sharley, the youngest and weakestson, strangely foretold to return with a blade of fire?

An adventure is what Igraine wishes for most in the world - and onher twelfth birthday she finds one!Everyone at Castle Pimpernel is looking forward to Igraine's birthday.But when her magical present goes wrong and her parents turnthemselves into pigs, it's up to Igraine to put things right -even if that means facing giants, three-headed dragons and a particularlySpiky Knight.

An adventure is what Igraine wishes for most in the world - and onher twelfth birthday she finds one!Everyone at Castle Pimpernel is looking forward to Igraine's birthday.But when her magical present goes wrong and her parents turnthemselves into pigs, it's up to Igraine to put things right -even if that means facing giants, three-headed dragons and a particularlySpiky Knight.

Meggie loves books. So does her father, Mo, a bookbinder, althoughhe has never read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared.They live quietly until the night a stranger knocks attheir door.He has come with a warning that forces Mo to reveal an extraordinarysecret - a storytelling secret that will change their lives forever.

A simple retelling of the Inkheart story in an easy to read format,illustrated throughout with full-colour movie stills. Meggie lovesbooks. So does her father, Mo, a bookbinder, although he hasnever read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared.They live quietly until the night a stranger knocks at their door.He has come with a warning that forces Mo to reveal an extraordinarysecret - a storytelling secret that will change their livesforever.

Bea lives in the nowhere town of Elbow, where it rains so much theresidents have green mold growing between their toes. Nothing everhappens in Elbow. Its closest claim to fame is a giant picklefactory, owned by Herman, the Pickle King. Herman's a small-timebig shot, a local celebrity...until he turns up dead.And when Bea and Sam stumble across the body--minus one eyeball--inthe water-logged basement of a creepy old house, suddenly THEY'REones in a pickle! With a mystery to solve, maybe this summerwon't be such a bore after all....

After DEEPER, can the TUNNELS adventure be any more dangerous? Andwhere will it end?Will Burrows and his gang are far from finished as they free-falldown a subterranean pore. As they experience reduced gravity, thedark mysteries of the deep unfold and they discover a strange fungalshelf, which not only reveals artifacts from ancient civilisations,but clues to a lost land at the end of the Earth.The third in the thrilling Tunnels series - an international publishingsensation.