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From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. The perfect story for readers age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel and Adam B Wins the Internet!Ever since his dad left, James can't seem to stop worrying about everything. His favourite hobby, baking, is a fun (and delicious!) distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there's a missing ingredient in his life . . .Until he discovers rapping, and he's COMPLETELY hooked. It's not long before James starts writing his own raps about everything - from music and cakes to his giant pet rabbit, Graham!So when he hears that grime artist star Brukka is on the hunt for young talent, James starts to wonder: could this be his chance to share his MUFFINS, his MUSIC, and maybe even his feelings with the whole school? If he could only find the confidence . . .Full of laugh-out-loud illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett, this is the children's read of the summer!

From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. The perfect story for readers age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel and Adam B Wins the Internet!Ever since his dad left, James can't seem to stop worrying about everything. His favourite hobby, baking, is a fun (and delicious!) distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there's a missing ingredient in his life . . .Until he discovers rapping, and he's COMPLETELY hooked. It's not long before James starts writing his own raps about everything - from music and cakes to his giant pet rabbit, Graham!So when he hears that grime artist star Brukka is on the hunt for young talent, James starts to wonder: could this be his chance to share his MUFFINS, his MUSIC, and maybe even his feelings with the whole school? If he could only find the confidence . . .Full of laugh-out-loud illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett, this is the children's read of the summer!

These brainy kids are a SMASH hit! Young Marsham needsto survive a TV show competition where they don't just test triviaknowledge, they test everything... Marsham can answer almost all the questions on the TV quiz showshe watches with his family, so when his gran comes up with anidea for him to enter favourite show, Britain's Smartest Kid,in disguise... Marsham goes for it!But the show has surprises in store - including the fact thatsome of the challenges will be held on ice!The competition is fierce, and one of the contestants will stopat nothing to win.Can Marsham outsmart the others to claim the prize without revealinghis true identity - or falling flat on his face? Author Ivor Baddiel is a comedy writer who has worked extensivelyon TV reality contest shows - so he has written this hilariousbackstage mystery novel from experience!Includes lively illustrations by James Lancett throughout.Perfectfor fans of shows like X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, TheVoice, Child Genius, Dancing on Ice - and readers of Britain'sBiggest Star ... Is Dad?

Discover how space is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science — Space, filled with facts, stories and experiments to try at home!Everyone knows there are planets and stars and space rocks, but how do these, and everything else in space, affect us on Earth? From the beginning of the universe and the origins of the planets, to the latest research and space missions, journey through space and uncover what is really out there . . .Discover how we're made of stars, find out how old you would be if you lived on Mars, and how time travel can happen in space. Plus, meet the explorers, astronomers and scientists whose discoveries have given us this fascinating space knowledge, including Mae Jemison, Stephen Hawking and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Readers can also carry out cool astronomical experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by science communicator and podcaster Izzie Clarke, and lots of colourful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter space and why it’s even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering and maths in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessible. So, while we can’t promise to teach 9 to 11-year-olds quantum physics, we can explain in the simplest terms the practical applications of STEM.

A group of new teachers arrives at Avengers Assembly... but not everyone is who they seem!Kamala Khan (Ms Marvel), Doreen Green (SquirrelGirl) and Miles Morales (Spider-Man)are back at Avengers Assembly for a newterm. When Captain Marvel adds new staff to theschool, it's hard to keep track of who's teaching what.And some of these teachers are really not acting like heroes atall, but more like... super-villains? Someoneis impersonating students and teachers, using lies and deceptionto break up the new generation of heroes.Can Doreen and her friends get to the bottom of this scandal?Or will this be the end of the Avengers Assembly? With black-and-white illustrations plus graphicnovel style pages.

Join three sporting detectives as they race around the world in the brand new mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning Paralympian, Ellie Robinson. Hannah, Maria, and Seb are at the World Championships in Tokyo, bonding over their excitement at watching their favourite athletes compete.  But Jesse Marks, a star runner on the US relay team has had his gold medal stolen! The sport park is alive with gossip and as the three new friends begin to investigate, several suspects begin to emerge.  With time running out before the final race is run, can the detectives uncover who is out to sabotage the team?  The race to solve the case is on in this twisting, action-packed look-behind-the-scenes at the world's biggest sporting event, with clues and illustrations throughout from James Lancett.

Join Vetman, Imogen, Findlay and a whole cast of incredible bionic animals as they save animal companions everywhere from the evil plans of The Man With No Name - just in time for Christmas! An amazing animal adventure for readers aged 7-11 from Noel Fitzpatrick, Channel 4's SUPERVET.Vetman lives in a cottage outside a sleepy English village, where nobody realises that he's saving animals in incredible, bionic ways - except the animals themselves, of course!But trouble is brewing... because Vetman's old foe, The Man With No Name, has set up camp nearby and plans to poison dogs and cats across the land, ruining Christmas for everyone.When Imogen and Findlay stumble across an injured hedgehog and take him to Vetman's door, they have no idea that they are about to embark on an important mission to save more than just their spiky new friend. Together with Vetman and his brave bionic animal clan, they must take down The Man With No Name!This is the perfect Christmas escapade for animal and adventure lovers everywhere, in a bright, fun hardback package ideal for gifting. It is Noel Fitzpatrick's first book for younger readers, following his Sunday Times Bestselling memoirs Listening to the Animals: Becoming the Supervet and How Animals Saved My Life: Being the Supervet. Black-and-white illustrations bring the story to life.

Join Vetman, Imogen, Findlay and a whole cast of incredible bionic animals as they save animal companions everywhere from the evil plans of The Man With No Name! An amazing animal adventure for readers aged 7-11 from Noel Fitzpatrick, Channel 4's SUPERVET.Vetman lives in a cottage outside a sleepy English village, where nobody realises that he's saving animals in incredible, bionic ways - except the animals themselves, of course!But trouble is brewing... because Vetman's old foe, The Man With No Name, has set up camp nearby and plans to poison dogs and cats across the land. Imogen and Findlay stumble across an injured hedgehog and take him to Vetman's door, they have no idea that they are about to embark on an important mission to save more than just their spiky new friend. Together with Vetman and his brave bionic animal clan, they must take down The Man With No Name!This brilliant animal adventure is Noel Fitzpatrick's first book for younger readers, following his Sunday Times Bestselling memoirs Listening to the Animals: Becoming the Supervet and How Animals Saved My Life: Being the Supervet. Black-and-white illustrations bring the story to life.

Join Vetman, Imogen, Findlay and a whole cast of incredible bionic animals as they save animal companions everywhere from the evil plans of The Man With No Name - just in time for Christmas! An amazing animal adventure for readers aged 7-11 from Noel Fitzpatrick, Channel 4's SUPERVET.Vetman lives in a cottage outside a sleepy English village, where nobody realises that he's saving animals in incredible, bionic ways - except the animals themselves, of course!But trouble is brewing... because Vetman's old foe, The Man With No Name, has set up camp nearby and plans to poison dogs and cats across the land, ruining Christmas for everyone. Imogen and Findlay stumble across an injured hedgehog and take him to Vetman's door, they have no idea that they are about to embark on an important mission to save more than just their spiky new friend. Together with Vetman and his brave bionic animal clan, they must take down The Man With No Name!This is the perfect Christmas escapade for animal and adventure lovers everywhere, in a bright, fun hardback package ideal for gifting. It is Noel Fitzpatrick's first book for younger readers, following his Sunday Times Bestselling memoirs Listening to the Animals: Becoming the Supervet and How Animals Saved My Life: Being the Supervet. Black-and-white illustrations bring the story to life.

'A rip-roaring delight. Captures the spirit of Blyton with a fresh, fun new story.' Anna James, author of Pages and Co and Alice With a WhyCan the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it's too late? Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this thrilling adventure series by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.When Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog stay with Professor George Kirrin for the holidays, they soon find themselves caught up in a robbery of a top-secret treasure map. Professor George will have to tell them about an old case of the Famous Five if they're ever going to catch the thief and rescue the forgotten treasure...The Famous Five by Enid Blyton was one of Chris Smith's favourite series as a child. Now, this bestselling author weaves the action, adventure and danger of this thrilling and exciting world into a brand-new story, perfect for every generation of readers, with artwork by James Lancett. Join the adventure!

'A rip-roaring delight.' Anna JamesThe Famous Five are back as a new group of kids head to Smuggler's Top to crack their second mystery. A brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters.Maddy, Fran, Tom and Gilbert can't wait for their holiday with Professor George at Kirrin Cottage. But when they arrive, they realise George is missing.They follow her to an old house called Smuggler's Top, full of secret tunnels and ancient hiding places, where they discover a master criminal who must be stopped at all costs.

'A rip-roaring delight.' Anna JamesThe Famous Five are back as a new group of kids go camping in the Forest of Secrets and crack their third mystery.A brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters.Maddy, Fran and Tom - plus Gilbert the dog - are off on a camping trip with Professor George, and they can't wait! There will be sausages to cook over the campfire and amazing places to explore . . . but before long, the New Famous Five discover there's a bigger adventure in store for them. A famous scientist has gone missing and a criminal gang wants to use his research for nefarious purposes. Can the children solve the mystery, rescue the scientist and stop the criminals in their tracks?

The New Famous Five are back on Kirrin Island and this time they must solve the lighthouse mystery. Join the Famous Five in this brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters.

The SPECTACULAR debut children's book from TV presenter and YouTube star Adam B!Everybody dreams of becoming a superstar YouTube sensation, but for Adam – a penniless, cameraless nobody, with only one friend – it isn’t just a dream, it’s a COMPLETE AND UTTER, NEVER-GOING-TO-HAPPEN-IN-A-MILLION-YEARS, ABSOLUTE IMPOSSIBILITY!That is until he stumbles across the mysterious Popularis Incrementum website. As if by magic, Adam is thrown into a world of FAME, FORTUNE and hotels with really, really, really FANCY TVs!But Adam’s luck may be running out.When he accepts a mission to reach one million subscribers in one year, it becomes clear that he has bitten off way more than he can chew, and his life becomes one epic fail after another.Fortunately for Adam, he still has a trick or two up his sleeve …Featuring bold black-and-white illustrations from James Lancett throughout, this brilliant, bright hardback will make the perfect Christmas gift for budding young YouTubers everywhere! Fans of David Baddiel, Greg James and Chris Smith and Noel Fitzpatrick's Vetman will be spellbound.

'I started reading this with my ten-year-old son … until he decided the book was so good, he had to carry on without me' - Val, parent reviewer'A superbly funny debut comedy story … A wonderful read, full of fun but, above all, heart and a clear message to not give up on your dreams' - Karla, Netgalley reviewer-----------------------------------------------------The hilarious bestselling debut children's adventure from YouTuber Adam B!There's nothing thirteen-year-old Adam wants more than to become a successful YouTuber, but it has always seemed impossible. Then one day a mysterious pop-up ad calling itself Popularis Incrementum promises to make ALL HIS DREAMS COME TRUE. Suddenly a world of FAME, FORTUNE and FANCY TVs awaits!All Adam has to do is gain one million followers in one year. And if he doesnt ... ? GULP!Featuring bold black-and-white illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett. The perfect summer holiday read for budding young YouTubers everywhere! Fans of David Baddiel, Greg James and Chris Smith and Noel Fitzpatrick's Vetman will be spellbound.This brilliant paperback edition features exclusive bonus material, including a Q+A with Adam - featuring interviewer Callum B!And watch out for Adam's second out-of-this-world adventure - Adam Destroys the Internet!

Hilarious school-based comedy full of chaos, misadventures and mayhem! The perfect starter book for younger Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates fans."A hilarious, highly illustrated romp for readers of 6+" - The Guardian"A laugh-out-loud story of alien antics. This book has it all!" - Lenny Lemmon (aka expert boredom buster)Join Lenny and his best friends Sam and Jess in their hysterical hijinks. Expect animals on the loose, paranormal invasions, shut down schools and lots of laughs!Lenny convinces Sam to dress as an alien to boost sales at his Grandma's ice cream shop. Soon there are alien sightings all over town and it becomes the subject of intense media scrutiny! The journalists and tourists and alien fanatics all flock to buy ice creams and business booms! But when Lenny tells Sam he can take his costume off now, he points out he's no longer wearing it...What?! Well if Sam isn't, then who is--?! Is the town under the threat of an actual alien invasion? Only one thing is for certain, it's out of this world!More from Lenny Lemmon:Lenny Lemmon and the Invincible RatLenny Lemmon and the Trail of CrumbsLenny Lemmon and the Doomed Safari"It is simply unbelievable the trouble this boy is capable of..." - Ms Bottley, 5B's Teacher

Hilarious school-based comedy full of chaos, misadventures and mayhem! The perfect starter book for younger Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates fans."A hilarious, highly illustrated romp for readers of 6+" - The Guardian"A laugh-out-loud story of monkeying around. This book has it all!" - Lenny Lemmon (aka expert boredom buster)Join Lenny and his best friends Sam and Jess in their hysterical hijinks. Expect animals on the loose, paranormal invasions, shut down schools and lots of laughs!Lenny's big brother, Brandon, has been persuaded to take Lenny and his friends to a safari park to prove what how responsible he is. But when things increasingly get out of control and they're get trapped in the car in the lions' enclosure with a claustrophobic three-legged gazelle this seems impossible.Especially when they realise the car has a tracker on it and their parents could have heard everything ... and not just Brandon's terrible band, Snot Touch!Will Lenny's day be a walk in the safari park or utter monkey madness? One thing's for certain, it's about to get wild!More from Lenny Lemmon:Lenny Lemmon and the Invincible RatLenny Lemmon and the Trail of CrumbsLenny Lemmon and the Alien Invasion"It is simply unbelievable the trouble this boy is capable of..." - Ms Bottley, 5B's Teacher

Hilarious school-based comedy full of chaos, misadventures and mayhem! The perfect starter book for younger Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates fans."A hilarious, highly illustrated romp for readers of 6+" - The Guardian"A laugh-out-loud story of rodent mayhem. This book has it all!" - Lenny Lemmon (aka expert boredom buster)Join Lenny and his best friends Sam and Jess in their hysterical hijinks. Expect animals on the loose, paranormal invasions, shut down schools and lots of laughs!It's Olden Days Day and Lenny is determined his class will win the competition. In fact he is certain of it because he's brought in something special ... a RAT! (They totally had those everywhere in the olden times.)But what he wasn't banking on was it escaping and leaving small, gruelly footprints all over the classroom and A LOT of screaming (because Lenny's rat is ACTUALLY a wild rat found by the back of the chip shop). Can the three kids round up the rat before more damage is done? Or will they end up in the headmaster's office, again. Maybe, but one thing is for certain, they're going to need a bigger net!More from Lenny Lemmon:Lenny Lemmon and the Alien InvasionLenny Lemmon and the Trail of CrumbsLenny Lemmon and the Doomed Safari"It is simply unbelievable the trouble this boy is capable of..." - Ms Bottley, 5B's Teacher

Hilarious school-based comedy full of chaos, misadventures and mayhem! The perfect starter book for younger Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates fans."A hilarious, highly illustrated romp for readers of 6+" - The Guardian"A laugh-out-loud story of doggy destruction. This book has it all!" - Lenny Lemmon (aka expert boredom buster)Join Lenny and his best friends Sam and Jess in their hysterical hijinks. Expect animals on the loose, paranormal invasions, shut down schools and lots of laughs!When an important visitor turns up at school one day, Lenny and his friends are suspiciously tasked with counting footballs and tidying up sports equipment far away in the the back field with an oddball from Reception and the over-enthusiastic school dog.Of course it's a ruse to keep them away from the guest. Furious, they demand answers (and an apology) which quickly unravels into commotion and a chase that nearly brings down the school!Can the three kids save the day? The fate of Fleurwood Academy is in their hands. One thing is for certain, it's completely barking!More from Lenny Lemmon:Lenny Lemmon and the Invincible RatLenny Lemmon and the Alien InvasionLenny Lemmon and the Doomed Safari"It is simply unbelievable the trouble this boy is capable of..." - Ms Bottley, 5B's Teacher