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A thrilling debut, rich in the joyous adventure of friendship, flight and righting wrongs. The first of four stories in an electrifying jungle adventure series!Longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards and the Jhalak Children's & Young Adult Prize, 2021. Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for January 2020.THIEF. REBEL. BANDIT. HERO?Chaya, a no-nonsense, outspoken hero, leads her friends and a gorgeous elephant on a noisy, fraught, joyous adventure through the Sri Lankan jungle where revolution is stirring and leeches lurk.Will stealing the queen's jewels be the beginning or the end of everything for the intrepid gang? Can Chaya leave village a thief but return a hero?Have you read these exhilarating escapades in the series?The Boy Who Met a WhaleThe Girl Who Lost a LeopardThe Boy Who Saved a Bear"Farook embeds her message in a cracking narrative ... the pace rarely slackens ... a deceptively dense adventure that will appeal to readers well into their teens." - Emily Bearn, Telegraph"Atmospheric, full of colour and passion, Farook is a writer to watch." - Daily Mail"Positively rustles with the textures of rural Sri Lanka ... an author keen to write a love letter to her culture, and upend preconceptions." - Observer"As rich, dazzling and alluring as a pouchful of royal jewels, and as triumphant as a trumpeting elephant!" - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs"Chaya, schoolgirl by day, thief by night, will steal your heart in this incredibly assured debut" - Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars"A beautifully paced story of friendship and revolution." - i

A collection of sizzling summer-themed crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting children’s book authors! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series. This gorgeous summery collection brings back together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Robin Stevens, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Grab your sunnies and your magnifying glass, and join the Murder Club for more sensational short stories as they lead you on a journey of foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! Including sun-thieves, fantastical creatures of the deep, airport mayhem, weddings gone wrong, tropical resort travesties, and a very sticky situation at a berry picking farm.This is the prefectly entertaining collection to pack in every young reader’s summer holiday bag.Serena Patel is the winner of the This Week Junior’s Young Fiction Book of the Year award. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family.Robin Stevens is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). Robin lives in Oxford.

A collection of wintery cosy crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting children's authors! The perfect Christmas gift for 2025. ❄️❄️❄️ Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way … This gorgeous wintery and cosy crime collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!This gorgeous gift of an anthology is perfect for readers 8-12.❄️❄️❄️

Discover the magic of riversWhat is it about rivers that pulls people towards them? Why have we lived near them for thousands of years? Learn about the history of life on the river. Explore a town on stilts, sacred rivers, wildlife and more in this fascinating book about the benefits of living near rivers. This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 6 to 7 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

A World of MountainsMountains are found all over the world. Covering everything from how mountains are made, what the weather is like on mountains and what animals live on mountains, this fascinating non-fiction book is packed full of facts.This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 7 to 8 to read without support.Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Get more children reading more! This pack of 12 fiction, non-fiction and graphic text books from the Readerful Independent Library is for children at Oxford Reading Levels 12 and 13, aged 7 to 8 years, to read independently. Readerful: Oxford Reading Levels 12-13: Independent Library Singles Pack A (Pack of 12) contains:• 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Beestronauts • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: A Comic History • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Together: People making change • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Zaynab's Tiger Day • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Legend of the Golden Cat • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Isaac and the Toxics · Mischief of Magpies • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Splendid Silk • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: A World of Mountains • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Grow, Don't Mow: Gardening for the Planet • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Ada, Arnie and the Gigantic Sarnie • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Rollo's Choice • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Granphibian and the Portside Bay MysteryReaderful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

p>From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The second thrilling adventure set in fictional Sri Lanka, jam-packed with peril and kidnap and a huge blue whale!Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side...Inside is Zheng, who's escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too. And so begins an exhilarating adventure in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all...Have you read these exhilarating escapades in the series?The Girl Who Stole an ElephantThe Girl Who Lost a LeopardThe Boy Who Saved a Bear"A gripping maritime adventure" - The Guardian"Edge-of-seat thrills contrast with the beauty and wildlife of a remote island nation" - BookTrust"Danger, bravery, cunning and knife-edge tension compete in this thriller" - The Daily Mail"Perfect for escaping reality and losing yourself in a completely different country and adventure" - Scholastic Book of the Month

From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The third thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, poachers and an endangered leopard!Selvi is a wild child who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. She is often joined by Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes. When hunters come for Lokka, Selvi is determined to fight.But what can she do against such powerful enemies? Turn to her friends, of course! Now they just need the perfect plan...Have you read these exhilarating escapades in the series?The Girl Who Stole an ElephantThe Boy Who Met a WhaleThe Boy Who Saved a Bear"Full of peril, heart-stopping adventure & a leopard you'll fall in love with - this book is utterly brilliant." - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"Endangered nature, cruel criminals and engaging child heroes... Edge-of-your-seat excitement." - Daily Mail"Peril, adventure and a girl's connection with a very special leopard play out against the richly imagined backdrop" - The Bookseller"Positively rustles with the textures of rural Sri Lanka ... an author keen to write a love letter to her culture, and upend preconceptions." - Observer

From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear!A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives!Nuwan works at the library, delivering books. One day, he accidentally takes away a very valuable key that's been hidden inside one of the books, and in the process thwarts the plans of some very dangerous thieves. On the run, he hides in a cave, only to discover in the middle of the night that he is sharing it with a big, hairy, terrifying bear!After some hair-raising moments, he and the bear reach an understanding and they travel on together, evading the bad guys and hoping the key will unlock the answers to the mystery so that they can stop running and return home...Have you read these exhilarating escapades in the series?The Girl Who Stole an ElephantThe Boy Who Met a WhaleThe Girl Who Saved a Leopard"This lively, atmospheric story for 8+ will appeal to existing fans and newcomers alike" - The Guardian"This breathtaking adventure...is all about how we find common ground despite our differences, and the importance of standing up for those who don't have a voice" - BookTrust"Positively rustles with the textures of rural Sri Lanka ... an author keen to write a love letter to her culture, and upend preconceptions." - Observer

A heartwarming tale of community celebration and preparations for Eid al-Fitr, seen through the eyes of a curious cat! From the best-selling author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant - a 2021 CILIP Carnegie Medal nominee. Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes in her street, but something is very different today . . . Families are creating decorations or making food, some are trying on new clothes or decorating their hands with henna. Everyone is very busy, and they don't seem to want her help either! But why does nobody have any time for Nylah? Finally, all is revealed as they come together for a big Eid celebration, where everyone is welcome - especially Nylah!

A heartwarming tale of community celebration and preparations for Eid al-Fitr, seen through the eyes of a curious cat! From the best-selling author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant - a 2021 CILIP Carnegie Medal nominee. Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes in her street, but something is very different today . . . Families are creating decorations or making food, some are trying on new clothes or decorating their hands with henna. Everyone is very busy, and they don't seem to want her help either! But why does nobody have any time for Nylah? Finally, all is revealed as they come together for a big Eid celebration, where everyone is welcome - especially Nylah!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.