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Dr Dolittle meets Kid Normal in a hilarious middle grade superhero series from comedian Nat Luurtsema. Perfect for fans of David Baddiel, My Brother is a Superhero and Lightning Girl 10-year-old Opie Jones is Very Ordinary. In fact nothing remarkable has ever happened to her, if you don’t count the cat that gives her funny looks from next door (which she doesn’t). So she is naturally very surprised when she is recruited to join The Resistance – a team of superheroes who can read minds, and have a dastardly brainwashing villain to defeat.HOWEVER it turns out Opie can’t read human minds, she can read ANIMAL ones. The other members of the Resistance are very disappointed. And a whole world of animal chat and demands is opening up to her. She’s still a superhero, just one on her hands and knees in the mud, chatting to a pedantic worm.But when the brainwashing villain is out to get Opie and her friends, it might just be that listening to all the creatures great and small is what makes Opie Jones the right person to save the world.

Dr Dolittle meets Kid Normal in a hilarious middle grade superhero series that tells you what your pets are really thinking, from Bafta-nominated comedian Nat Luurtsema In her second hilarious adventure, animal mindreader Opie Jones is off to Scotland to join her dad on the set of his Scottish medical TV show, Highland Docs, accompanied by friends Jackson and Cillian, as well as Margot, the cat with attitude, and Opie’s super-keen new sidekick, Slug (an actual slug).But before they get the chance to try out their acting skills, dastardly villain Varling and his band of brainwashers are back with an evil new plan! Can Opie and the gang (plus a showbiz pig) save the day? Perfect for 8+ fans of Charlie Changes into a Chicken, My Brother is a Superhero, Frank Cottrell Boyce and David Baddiel

For years, the Magical Mermaid Society has been studying mermaids and gathering stories from all over the world. Now, at last, the head of the society presents everything you need to know about these mysterious creatures.Take a trip around the world to discover accounts of mermaid sightings in Iceland, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Thailand and the Mediterranean. Read about the Mami Wata mermaids of Africa, a narwhal mermaid encounter at an Arctic research base, and a submarine captain’s magical experience in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Learn about the Sea Sprite mermaids of the Caribbean, and the enchanting selkie mermaids of Ireland and Scotland. This lavish guide features species fact files, dos and don’ts of mermaid encounters and tips on creating your own mermaid-seeking kit. You can also read about the history of the society and find out how you can become a member. With its detailed information, captivating stories and exquisite hand-drawn illustrations, this is the perfect gift for all of those who truly believe.Includes a foreword by Selwyn E. Phipps, President of the Magical Unicorn Society, revealing his own incredible mermaid encounter.

"This hilarious new illustrated diary series will be catnip for 9+ Lottie Brooks fans." The GuardianThe first book in the brand-new illustrated series filled with LOLs, BFFs, drama and crushes and lots of overthinking! For fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Birdie is an overthinker, and she has a lot to overthink. Her BFF Chloe wants new friends (BETRAYAL), she will be a teenager in one year (BREATHE), yet owns ZERO bras (surely some mistake?!), and a boy at school maybe has a crush on her (BUT HOW TO BE SURE?!).So Birdie has made a Happy List to tackle all the awkward and emotional challenges of being a tween. THEN she will stop being an anxious ball of stress and be happy!That's the plan anyway...Here's why readers love The Overthinkers' Club:"I was totally attached to this book. I need another one NOWWWWW." - Rose, age 12"Birdie is SOOOO funny, I love her." - Maisie, age 12"I want to be in The Overthinkers' Club too!" - Renae, age 12"I wish Birdie was my BFF!" - Lyla, age 10"This book is hilarious and addictive." - Iris, age 11"Birdie is hilarious!" - Maya, age 12"It's like the inside of my head turned into a book. I loved it." - Cleo, age 12"The pictures are so funny!" - Trixie, age 11

Meet 10 fairy friends and find out all about their world in this gorgeous guide to fairies and what they can teach us about kindness and magic.Fairies are real – but they just don’t like to be seen. Luckily, readers of The Secret Book of Fairy Friendships can learn the secrets of being a magical friend in this beautifully illustrated hardback book.This heartwarming treasury reveals the invisible world of fairies that is hidden all around us. From their hidden homes and homemade clothing to their wings, origins and customs, it’s the perfect guide to how the mystical fairy folk live.Meet Leona the Sunshine Fairy who shines a magical spotlight on her friends to show how wonderful they are. There’s Ivy the Winter Fairy who builds adorable snow sculptures that come to life and play games with her friends. Florence the Forgiveness Fairy helps the other fairies to overcome problems in their friendships, while Boo the Surprise Fairy just likes to giggle and play silly tricks!Interwoven with the well-loved elements of fairy and fantasy lore are ideas children can take to be more kind, thoughtful and supportive in their daily lives. The book includes hints and tips on how to find fairies, a look at how they live alongside their animal friends, and a fairy code of friendship that all fairies live by.By reading all about the 10 fairies and their friendships, young readers can discover the value of kindness, listening and always being there for one another.