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Sadie Jones, the smallest kitchen maid in the palace, is determined that no one should be left out of Prince Charming’s ball in this funny Cinderella retelling from Sally Nicholls. Everyone knows the story of Cinderella and how she and Prince Charming danced the night away at the ball. But what happened to all the other girls who were invited?Sadie Jones, kitchen maid at the palace, is furious when everyone else is left standing around with no one to dance with while Prince Charming and Cinderella have a wonderful time.So when Cinderella disappears and Prince Charming flounces off in a huff, it’s up to Sadie to save the day! Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Acclaimed author Sally Nicholls delivers a gripping and thought-provoking portrayal of the complex dynamics of influencer culture and the dangers of 'sharenting'. Ever since she was little, Anna and her sister Josie have been the main feature of her mum’s vlogs and social media posts, which have documented every moment of their lives, from family dinners to temper tantrums. While Josie seems to enjoy the attention, Anna has always felt uncomfortable with her entire life being laid bare online.But then it becomes clear that Josie is being stalked by one of her followers, and both girls decide that enough is enough. They refuse to allow their mum to film them any more, but will she finally take them seriously when her entire livelihood depends on Anna and Josie being content for her followers? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

It's early 1945, the War is nearly over and across the country, evacuees are returning home. Judy is excited to be back in London, reunited with her mum. But when she arrives, she finds everything has changed. Her house has been destroyed, her mum seems distant, and her dad is still away with the army. And all around her, London is different too: there are bombsites on every corner and the danger of war still looms. As Judy explores the city, she begins to see that the bombsites are more than just rubble. Can they help her to remember what her home used to be like? And will she ever be able to get her old life back? With themes of loneliness, family relationships, and finding out what home really means, award-winning children's writer Sally Nicholls brings to life the experience of living through the Second World War.

A fiery introduction to dragons both beastly and benevolent, that draws directly from world mythology. Many cultures tell stories about dragon-like creatures – some are fearsome and others are surprisingly friendly. This gloriously illustrated compendium celebrates them all! Featuring snappy summaries of famous myths, and surprising facts drawn from historical sources, Dragons Around the World is the ultimate reference book for dragon fans the world over. Discover China’s lucky Long dragon, the life-giving Rainbow Serpent from Aboriginal Australia, and Japan’s pearl-clasping Ryujin among other super serpents including the many-headed Hydra from ancient Greece and St. Jordi’s fearsome match, Drac. Author Sally Nicholls, who works at London’s British Library, has drawn on the British Library’s extensive cultural archives to write the text. A showcase at the back of the book traces each dragon's cultural origins through museum objects featuring dragons. Brought to life through the exquisite illustrations of Maria Francesca Melis, this book is a must-have for fans of dragons and mythology.

Alex and Ruby are back in their FOURTH time-slip adventure, tumbling back into 1947! From multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls comes another brilliant action-packed adventure for 7+ readers, beautifully illustrated by Rachael Dean.When siblings Alex and Ruby tumble back through the mirror, they find themselves in the freezing-cold winter of 1947.Food is scarce in the aftermath of the Second World War and life at Applecott House is hard.As Alex and Ruby discover they must solve the mystery of a missing family heirloom to ever have hopes of returning home, their adventure takes them trekking across the snow and treacherous ice on a perilous treasure hunt.Will they make it home and back to the present day or will they be stuck in 1947?Full of action and humour and featuring exciting black-and-white illustrations throughout, this is another superb time-slip story which brilliantly brings history to life as part of an adventure.'A clever vehicle for introducing the differences between then and now in an accessible way, with a fast-paced plot and a lovely spooky ending' - The Times on A Chase in TimeHave you read Alex and Ruby's other adventures: A Chase in Time, A Christmas in Time, An Escape in Time?Cover illustration by Isabelle Follath.

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 Sam. He hasn't got forever, but he's going to makeevery minute count... Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2008"A hugely impressive achievement ... elegant, intelligent,moving." - Guardian "... Wonderful. Moving and funny and, yes, sad"- Eva IbbotsonMy name is Sam.I am eleven years old.I collect stories and fantastic facts.Bythe time you read this, I will probably be dead. Sam loves facts.He wants to know about UFOs and horror movies and airships andghosts and scientists, and how it feels to kiss a girl.And because he has leukaemia he wants to know the factsabout dying. Sam needs answers to the questions nobodywill answer.Ways To Live Forever is the first novel from an extraordinarilytalented young writer. Funny and honest, it is one ofthe most powerful and uplifting books you will ever read. Funny and honest, this is one of the most powerful and upliftingbooks you will ever readSally Nicholls was named the Glen Dimplex New Writer of the Year2008 Now a a feature film starring Emilia Fox, BenChaplin, Phyllida Law and Robbie Kay

Friendship forms between two struggling teen girls in the foster system in this poignant story with a supernatural twist, from acclaimed author Sally Nicholls. This story is going to sound strange. I can't help that. I can only tell you what happened. Clare first met Maddy on a horrible day. Then again, most days are horrible for Clare. She's learned that it's not worth making friends when you're a foster kid and you'll be moved on soon anyway.But Maddy makes Clare see things differently. Maddy, with her strange clothes and strange ideas, who understands what it's like to be in care. But then Maddy disappears, and Clare finds that now she has opened her heart, she can't let go … Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

1914: war has broken out across Europe and beyond. Nothing will ever be the same again for those caught up in the conflict.This collection of short stories explores how the First World War changed and shaped the lives of women forever. A courageous nurse risks her life on the Front Line; a young woman uncovers a spy in wartime London; and a grief-stricken sister comes to understand the heroism and sacrifice of the forgotten Indian soldiers.Through these and other tales, War Girls presents a moving portrait of loss and grief, and of hope overcoming terrible odds.Cover art by Garry Walton

From Waterstones Prize-winning and bestselling author Sally Nicholls comes this inspirational feminist story about three courageous young women and their fight for the right to vote. Evelyn is seventeen, and though she is rich and clever, she may never be allowed to follow her older brother to university. Enraged, she joins the Suffragettes, and vows to pay the ultimate price for women's freedom. May is fifteen and already sworn to the Suffragists' cause when she falls in love with Nell, a girl who's grown up in hardship. The two girls start to dream of a world where all kinds of women have their place. But the fight for freedom will challenge Evelyn, May and Nell more than they ever could believe. As war looms, just how much are they willing to sacrifice?'Distinct, resonant and authentic... uniquely special' Guardian'Romantic and inspiring' Sunday Times Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, National Book Award, Books Are My Bag Readers' Awards and the YA Book Prize

Here’s a button. I wonder what happens when you press it? From a singing button to a tickle button, from a rude sound button to a mysterious white button, there’s only one way to find out what they do... A remarkable adventure powered purely by imagination, where the sounds, songs and play are completely up to you and whoever you're sharing this wonderful book with. This picture book will take you on a magical journey of colour, imagination, and play with a wind-down bedtime ending (unless you’re asked to read it again).“The last one is a sleep button. Good night, children. More confirmation that children’s book creators are unsung geniuses.” New York Times

A deadly contagion races through England...Isabel and her family have nowhere to run from a disease that has killed half of Europe. When the world she knows and loves ends for ever, her only weapon is courage.The Black Death of 1349 was the deadliest plague in human history. All Fall Down is a powerful and inspiring story of survival in the face of real-life horror.

Alex and Ruby are back in their SECOND time-slip adventure, tumbling back into a Victorian Christmas! From multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls comes another brilliant action-packed adventure for 7+ readers, beautifully illustrated by Rachael Dean.When Alex and Ruby fall through the mirror in their aunt's house, they find themselves in a different historical period, each time with a different task to perform before they can return to the present. From Edwardian crime capers to Victorian Christmasses, their time-slip stories are always exciting and beautifully told.A Victorian Christmas is lovely - all the food and candles and games and singing - unless you're poor, motherless Edith who is condemned to be sent to a cruel boarding school on Boxing Day. Can Alex and Ruby persuade her strict father that home is where the heart is instead?Full of action and humour and featuring exciting black-and-white illustrations throughout, this is another superb time-slip story which brilliantly brings history to life as part of an adventure.'A clever vehicle for introducing the differences between then and now in an accessible way, with a fast-paced plot and a lovely spooky ending' - The Times on A Chase in TimeHave you read Alex and Ruby's other adventures: A Chase in Time, An Escape in Time and A Secret in Time?Cover illustration by Isabelle Follath.

From multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls, A Chase In Time is the first in a brilliant time-slip adventure series for 7+ readers, beautifully illustrated inside by Rachael Dean, with cover illustrations by Isabelle Follath.The old gilt-edged mirror has hung in Alex's aunt's house for as long as he can remember. Alex hardly notices it, until the day he and his sister are pulled through the mirror, back into 1912. It's the same house, but a very different place to live, and the people they meet need their help.Soon they're caught up in car chases and treasure hunts as they race to find a priceless golden cup - but will they ever be able to return to their own time?A fast-paced adventure full of car chases, arson and cake!'A clever vehicle for introducing the differences between then and now in an accessible way, with a fast-paced plot and a lovely spooky ending' - The Times on A Chase in TimeHave you read Alex and Ruby's other adventures: A Christmas in Time, An Escape in Time and A Secret in Time?

A touching exploration of family love and the challenges of being a younger sibling, from multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls. Sam is sick, and Ella is sick of Sam. Life seems to revolve around his hospital appointments, his medication and his need for peace and quiet. No one thinks about what Ella wants or needs, no one cares. They don’t even know what day she was born on. In the end, Ella decides she doesn’t care if Sam gets sicker, but when it happens, she finds she cares an awful lot…. Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

An arranged marriage interferes with star-crossed love in this sweeping medieval romance from Sally Nicholls – perfectly pitched for struggling teen readers. Lady Elinor of Hardford has fallen in love for the first time, with Dan, her cousin and knight-in-training. But her father has other plans. She must marry his friend, Sir William of Courtney – and he’s nearly 50! Ellie must draw on all her skills to work out a solution to her dilemma. Can she change her father’s mind? And will she ever get to marry Dan? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

Abby struggles to adjust when her dad’s new girlfiend comes to live with them in this sensitive and touching story from acclaimed author Sally Nicholls. Abby is used to it being just her and her dad at home, but now her dad’s new girlfriend Jen is moving in and everything is changing. It’s not like Jen is an evil stepmother, though. Instead, Abby’s problem is that Jen is just too nice! She constantly compliments Abby on everything from her appearance to her schoolwork, and Abby finds it fake and claustrophobic. But how can she explain to her dad how she feels when Jen hasn’t really done anything wrong? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

‘Bittersweet perfection’ Guardian, Best Books of the Year‘An engulfing historical novel’ The Times, Best Books of the Year‘A festive classic in the making’ Observer, Best Books of the YearNominated for the Carnegie MedalThree years ago, Margot’s life was turned upside down when her fiancé, Harry, went missing in action on the Western Front. Worse, she was left with a devastating secret which threatened to ruin her life and destroy the reputation of her family. As a respectable vicar’s daughter, Margot has had to guard that secret with great care ever since, no matter how much pain it causes her. Now it’s Christmas 1919, and Margot’s family is gathering back home in the vicarage for the first time since the end of the Great War. And miraculously Harry has returned, hoping to see Margot and rekindle their romance. Can Margot ever reveal the shocking truth to the only man she has ever loved?

Discover how an ocean is made - and how life developed on Earth - in this stunning picture book by Waterstones award-winning Sally Nicholls and illustrated by rising star Carolina Rabei.Who made the oceans? An ancient god? A magic spell? A billion firefighters and all their hoses? Come on a trip to the Sea Museum with Dad, and find out how the oceans came to be, and why they’re so important to our planet.Also in the Who Makes... series:Who Makes a Forest?

A soul-stirring reimagined Grimm tale by award-winning author Sally Nicholls and hauntingly illustrated by Júlia Sardà which will spellbind and thrill readers of all ages.Nominated for a 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration!When a poor fisherman chooses Death to be godfather to his son, he’s sure he’s made a good choice – for surely there’s no man more honest than Death? At the christening, Death gives the fisherman a gift that seems at first to be the key to the family’s fortune, but when greed overcomes the fisherman, he learns that nobody can truly cheat Death . . .

This is your nose. What happens when we press it? BEEEEP!From fingers that tickle to bellies that need to be gobbled up, join in with each family as they play their own games to name different bits of the body.From Waterstones Prize-winning Sally Nicholls comes this interactive book full of fun and play, illustrated with diverse young families by illustrator Gosia Herba.

'The last one is a sleep button. Good night, children. More confirmation that children’s book creators are unsung geniuses.' New York Times'Bouncy and mischievous' Guardian, Children's Books of the YearHere’s a button. I wonder what happens when you press it? From a singing button to a tickle button, from a rude sound button to a mysterious white button, there’s only one way to find out what they do! A remarkable adventure powered purely by imagination, where the sounds, songs and play are completely up to you and whoever you're sharing this wonderful book with. Reminiscent of picture book legend Hervé Tullet's Press Here, this chunky board book will take you on a magical journey of colour, imagination, and play with a wind-down bedtime ending (unless you’re asked to read it again).

Welcome to The Very Noisy House! Knock on the door – RAT-A-TAT-TAT – and let’s see what’s inside . . . In this noisy adventure jam-packed full of sounds, you’ll make your way through the mixed-up room (where elephants say baa!), down into the spooky cellar (look out for the ghost!), through the super-quiet secret passageway (shhh, whispering only!) . . . and if you’re feeling brave, you could even try opening that grrrrrowling cupboard. A noisy adventure with a quiet bedtime ending.Also by Sally Nicholls and Gosia Herba:The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book