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Born to bake. Happy to help.Freddie Bonbon is the kindest boy in town. He is also the most amazing baker - he just doesn't know it! So when the King of Cakes competition is announced, all his friends and customers encourage him to enter. Everyone wants Freddie to win! Everyone that is, except rival baker Bernard, who will go to any lengths to make sure Freddie's showstopper cake is a raspberry-blowing disaster! Stories that are full of fun with gorgeous illustrations throughout. Freddie is a likeable and positive character who promotes the idea that you don't need superpowers or magic to succeed - you just need to try hard and do your best.

Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson – an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making – in the second book of this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective!‘There is a new girl sleuth on the block’ The TimesViolet has spent her holidays exploring India with Godmother Celeste, including visiting Celeste's good friend the Maharajah and meeting his very special cockatoo. But when she returns home, Violet gets a surprise visit from the Maharajah's butler, asking her to look after the bird. Violet couldn't be more amazed (and her cat Pudding couldn't be less pleased . . .), but the cockatoo holds the key to the Maharajah's fortune, and someone is trying to bird-nap her! Can Violet discover who the culprit is before they succeed?Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Praise for the Violet Investigates series:‘Pacey and imaginative’ The Times'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books For Keeps‘A delicious package for emerging readers’ Sunday Times‘A quirky and charming read’ GuardianDon't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Pearl of the Orient, The Smugglers, The Mummy Mystery and The Mystery of Tiger Island!

Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson – an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making – in the third book in this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective!‘There is a new girl sleuth on the block’ The TimesUncle Johnny has invited Violet and her friends to spend the summer with him on a sailing adventure, and Violet couldn't be more excited! But when she suspects that the captain of a nearby boat might be up to no good, Violet needs to put her detective skills into action . . . Could he be the head of the smuggling ring?Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world.Praise for the Violet Investigates series:‘Pacey and imaginative’ The Times'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books For Keeps‘A delicious package for emerging readers’ Sunday Times‘A quirky and charming read’ GuardianDon't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Pearl of the Orient, The Hidden Treasure, The Mummy Mystery and The Mystery of Tiger Island!

Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson – an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making – in the fourth book in this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective!‘There is a new girl sleuth on the block’ The TimesWhen Violet's Cousin Agnes and her Aunt Mathilde arrive from Cairo, Violet is delighted. Aunt Mathilde has discovered an Egyptian mummy that may reveal the location of a secret tomb full of treasures . . . Then disaster strikes and the precious mummy is stolen from the British Museum! Who is behind the mummy-napping? It's up to Violet and the gang to solve the mystery and save the day!Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world.Praise for the Violet Investigates series:‘Pacey and imaginative’ The Times'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books For Keeps‘A delicious package for emerging readers’ Sunday Times‘A quirky and charming read’ GuardianDon't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Pearl of the Orient, The Hidden Treasure, The Smugglers and The Mystery of Tiger Island!

Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson – an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making – in the fifth book in this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective!‘There is a new girl sleuth on the block’ The TimesViolet and her friends can't believe their luck when they're invited to a wedding on a tropical island. But when some old enemies show up at the hotel and a valuable figurine goes missing, Violet is sure the sneaky family are behind it. It's a race against time – and a hungry tiger – to uncover the truth and make sure the big day goes to plan . . .Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world.Praise for the Violet Investigates series:‘Pacey and imaginative’ The Times'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books For Keeps‘A delicious package for emerging readers’ Sunday Times‘A quirky and charming read’ GuardianDon't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Pearl of the Orient, The Hidden Treasure, The Smugglers and The Mummy Mystery!

Enthralling children's fiction for everyone who loves Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and Frances Hardinge's The Lie Tree.Twelve mysteries.Twelve authors.One challenge: can YOU solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories?These are twelve brand-new short stories from twelve of the best children's crime writers writing today.These creepy, hilarious, brain-boggling, heart-pounding mysteries feature daring, brilliant young detectives, and this anthology is a must for fans of crime fiction and detection, especially the Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries, The Roman Mysteries and The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow.The Crime Club are twelve UK-based authors who are mad about crime fiction. Clementine Beauvais, Elen Caldecott, Susie Day, Julia Golding, Frances Hardinge, Caroline Lawrence, Helen Moss, Sally Nicholls, Kate Pankhurst, Robin Stevens, Harriet Whitehorn and Katherine Woodfine can be found anywhere there is a mystery to be solved, a puzzle to be cracked or a bun to be eaten, and they are always ready for the next puzzling case.

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making...When a new family move in next door, Violet is sure there's something strange about them. Then her eccentric, but lovely neighbour, Dee Dee Derota, has a precious jewel stolen. Could the new family be to blame? Violet is on the case to uncover the truth…With a beautiful hardback package complete with two colour illustrations throughout by emerging talent, Becka Moore, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Perfect for fans of Dixie O'Day, Ottoline, Goth Girl and Darcy Burdock.

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making...Violet has spent her holidays exploring India with Godmother Celeste, including visiting Celeste's good friend the Maharajah and meeting his very special cockatoo. But when she returns home, Violet gets a surprise visit from the Maharajah's butler, asking her to look after the bird. Violet couldn't be more amazed (and her cat Pudding couldn't be less pleased…), but the cockatoo holds the key to the Maharajah's fortune, and someone is trying to bird-nap her! Can Violet discover who the culprit is before they succeed?With a beautiful hardback package complete with two colour illustrations throughout by emerging talent, Becka Moore, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Perfect for fans of Dixie O'Day, Ottoline and Goth Girl.

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making...Uncle Johnny has invited Violet and her friends to spend the summer with him on a sailing adventure around Europe and Violet couldn't be more excited! But when she suspects that the captain of a boat nearby might be up to no good, Violet needs to put her detective skills into action… could he be the head of a smuggling ring?A beautiful package complete with two-colour illustrations throughout from Becka Moore. Perfect for fans of Dixie O'Day, Ottoline and Goth Girl.

Can YOU solve the case of the missing mummy?Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making…  When Violet’s cousin Agnes and her Aunt Mathilde arrive from Cairo, Violet is delighted.  Aunt Mathilde is a Professor of Ancient Egyptology and has discovered a mummy that may be the key to revealing the secret location of Queen Nefertiti’s tomb. Violet can’t wait to find out more! So when the precious mummy is stolen from the British Museum, it’s a disaster. Who has managed to pull off this crime right under the security guards’ noses and where is the mummy now?  It’s up to Violet and the gang to save the day!Complete with two-colour illustrations throughout by Becka Moor, this is a fresh and funny mystery and readers will fall in love with Violet’s quirky charm. Perfect for fans of Dixie O’Day, Ottoline and Goth Girl.

Can YOU solve the case of Tiger Island?Join Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making, on her fifth adventure…  Violet and her friends can’t believe their luck when they’re invited to a wedding on a tropical island. But when old enemies the Du Plicitouses show up at the same hotel, and a valuable figurine goes missing, Violet is sure the sneaky family are behind it. It’s a race against time – and a hungry tiger – to uncover the truth and make sure the big day goes to plan.Complete with two-colour illustrations throughout by Becka Moor, this is a fresh and funny mystery and readers will fall in love with Violet’s quirky charm. Perfect for fans of Dixie O’Day, Ottoline and Goth Girl.

The dazzling exploits of The Company of Eight continue in this rich fantasy adventure.In a world where magic is so powerful it has been outlawed, Cass is a rare creature ­- an obtuse, someone who is unaffected by magic. But what has always felt like a handicap becomes a strength when sorcerers and magicians begin to perform magical deceptions with malicious intent. The Queen of Minaris is in grave danger and it's up to Cass to protect her. But how can Cass defeat the sinister magician behind it all with no powers herself?A thrilling tale of bravery and ingenuity from Harriet Whitehorn, author of the VIOLET series, for fans of COGHEART, NEVERMOOR and THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS.'Has the feel of The Princess Bride meets Frozen. This is series is immensely exciting for its feminist twists on classic adventure' - Lily and the Fae