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This is the girl who was left on the shore, Given so little, yearning for more. This is the boat she dragged out to sea, Scruffy and scratched but strong as can be . . . This is the story of a daring young girl who lives in a fishing village with her nana and little cat. Every day, villagers see her set out to sea on a small green boat - cat in tow - and every night, they watch her return home, empty-handed. But though her bag is empty and her pockets are bare, this is a girl who has found the greatest treasure of all . . . A heartwarming story about embracing adventure and treasuring memories that will stay with us for a lifetime.

Shortlisted for the 2018 Waterstones Childrens Book Prize. A dragon with a short temper is not a good combination, as Fergal's family and friends soon find out. He burns the dinner (literally), reduces the football goal to ashes and absolutely cannot play a nice, quiet board game. It is only when he starts to notice other animals have clever tricks to calm down that Fergal begins to win back his friends, especially when he discovers dragons can cool off in a very handy way.

Shortlisted for the 2018 Waterstones Childrens Book Prize. A dragon with a short temper is not a good combination, as Fergal's family and friends soon find out. He burns the dinner (literally), reduces the football goal to ashes and absolutely cannot play a nice, quiet board game. It is only when he starts to notice other animals have clever tricks to calm down that Fergal begins to win back his friends, especially when he discovers dragons can cool off in a very handy way.

In the latest story in the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted series, Fergal learns how to deal with his anxiety about his friend coming to stay with one very simple tip . . .Fergal’s friend Elspeth is coming to stay, and he is very excited . . . but there’s a problem. He hasn’t been able to see her in such a long time, so what if it’s not the same? When he thinks about Elspeth’s visit, his face feels hot, he can’t keep still and he keeps needing the toilet. But there’s one very simple thing he can do to make his fretting go away.Learn the tried-and-tested mindfulness technique to help children deal with anxiety of all kinds – including social anxiety – with Fergal!

Fergal is off to Dragon Camp and he’s feeling a bit worried. He’ll be meeting lots of new dragons and trying lots of new things. All he wants is to be the best at everything (even if it means cheating) and for everyone to like him (because he's the best), but things don't quite go according to plan. Oh dear, Fergal, what a fix! Following the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Fergal is Fuming, this is Rob Starling's second book featuring a well-meaning dragon whose actions often miss the mark.Praise for Fergal is Fuming: ‘A dear little dragon whose fiery temper causes him to burn hole in everything’ Sunday Telegraph, Best Books of 2017

The 4th in the Fergal series sees our favourite fiery dragon face to face with his conscience after he tells a huge lie...Fergal has discovered that he can tell a little lie and get away with it. But when he accidentally smashes the bakery window with his football, he tells a really big lie and his friend gets into big trouble. Fergal is out of hot water for now, but he feels terrible. Will coming clean be enough to get rid of the funny feeling in his tummy?Also in the series:Fergal is Fuming (shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize)Fergal in a FixFergal Meets Fern

The fourth in the Fergal series sees our favourite fiery dragon face to face with his conscience after he tells a huge lie...Fergal has discovered that he can tell a little lie and get away with it. But when he accidentally smashes the bakery window with his football, he tells a really big lie and his friend gets into big trouble. Fergal is out of hot water for now, but he feels terrible. Will coming clean be enough to get rid of the funny feeling in his tummy?Also in the series:Fergal is Fuming (shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize)Fergal in a FixFergal Meets Fern

Discover that books can take you places you'd never believe... from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Robert Starling.Astrid's family has just moved in to the mouse hole in the bookshop on Maple Street, and none of her new classmates believes the incredible adventures she has with her family. But when she invites each of them to the bookshop, they'll see that there is a big, exciting world of possibilities there, just waiting to be discovered.Former teacher Robert Starling shows us the incredible places books can take us. Also by Robert Starling:Fergal is FumingFergal in a FixFergal and FernFergal and the FibThe Little Island (written by Smriti Halls)