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Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days.After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any security feed. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist. Hidden in the numbers is a code - and the closer the Naturals come to unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes.Meanwhile, Cassie is dealing with an equally dangerous and much more painful mystery. For the first time in years, there's been a break in her mother's case. As personal issues and tensions between the team mount, Cassie and the Naturals will be faced with impossible odds - and impossible choices.Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.'The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page' - Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author

*The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series!*The stunning sequel to SIX OF CROWS, this is GAME OF THRONES meets OCEAN'S ELEVEN in a fantasy epic from the number 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Leigh Bardugo.Welcome to the world of the Grisha.Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives.Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties.A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets - a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.As gripping, sweeping and memorable as the Grisha trilogy - SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM and RUIN AND RISING - this novel is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Laini Taylor, Kristin Cashore and GAME OF THRONES.Winner of the Teen Choice Book Award for Book of the Year.

This fantasy epic from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation is perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Sarah J. Maas and Laini Taylor.Praise for the Grishaverse:"This is what fantasy is for." The New York Times Book ReviewCriminal prodigy Kaz Brekker is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams - but he can't pull it off alone. A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction - if they don't kill each other first.An epic exploration of the Grishaverse from the writer of SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM and RUIN AND RISING, nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal.Read all the books in the Grishaverse:The Shadow and Bone TrilogyShadow and BoneSiege and StormRuin and RisingThe Six of Crows DuologySix of CrowsCrooked KingdomThe King of Scars DuologyKing of ScarsRule of WolvesDemon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story)The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicThe Lives of SaintsPraise for the Grishaverse"A master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post"Utterly, extremely bewitching." - Guardian"The best magic universe since Harry Potter." -Bustle"This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times Book Review"[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR"The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." -Entertainment Weekly"Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." -USA Today"There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." -Vanity Fair"Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent"Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Cassie Hobbes has a gift for profiling people. Her talent has landed her a spot in an elite FBI programme. After barely escaping a confrontation with an unbalanced killer obsessed with her mother's murder, Cassie hopes she and the rest of the team can stick to solving cold cases from a distance.But when victims of a brutal new serial killer start turning up, the Naturals are pulled into an active case that strikes too close to home: the killer is a perfect copycat of one of their incarcerated fathers - a man he'd do anything to forget. Forced deeper into a murderer's psyche than ever before, will the Naturals be able to outsmart his brutal mind games before he twists them into his web for good?Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.'The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page' - Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author

Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But it's not a skill that she's ever taken seriously until the FBI come knocking: they've begun a classified programme that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie.What Cassie doesn't realise is that there's more at risk than a few unsolved murders - especially when she's sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own. Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive . . .Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.'The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page' - Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author

Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.All of your burning questions are answered in this shocking conclusion to the Naturals series - now with a bonus Naturals novella, Twelve, in print for the first time!When Cassie Hobbes joined the FBI's Naturals program, she had one goal: uncover the truth about her mother's murder. But now, everything Cassie thought she knew about what happened that night has been called into question. Her mother is alive, and the people holding her captive are more powerful - and dangerous - than anything the Naturals have faced so far. As Cassie and the team work to uncover the secrets of a group that has been killing in secret for generations, they find themselves racing a ticking clock. When the bodies begin piling up, it soon becomes apparent that this time, the Naturals aren't just hunting serial killers.They're being hunted.Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.'The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page' - Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author

*NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR**Heartstopper Forever movie coming July 17 from Netflix**HEARTSTOPPER: fastest ever selling graphic novel**Winner of Best Book I Wish I Could Read Again For The First Time - TikTok Book Awards*Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The fifth volume in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between.Nick and Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house . . .But with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change?'The queer graphic novel we wished we had at high school.' - Gay TimesContains discussions around mental health and eating disorders, and sexual references.

Darker than Twilight, more punch than Buffy and bloodier than True Blood. Read the books that inspired the smash-hit TV series The Vampire Diaries. Sink your teeth into a deadly love triangle and get ready to be obsessed.Elena Gilbert is a high school golden girl, used to getting what she wants. And who she wants. But when the boy she's set her sights on - the handsome and haunted Stefan - isn't interested, she's confused.She could never know the real reason Stefan is struggling to resist her: Stefan is a vampire, and Elena's in danger just by being around him. What's more, Stefan's dark, dangerous vampire brother Damon has just arrived in town.And wherever Damon goes, trouble always follows.Perfect for fans of Midnight Sun (Stephanie Meyer), The Beautiful (Renée Ahdieh and Crave, Vampire Diaries is filled with heart-stopping suspense, fierce romances, and jaw-dropping surprises that have captured millions of fans and inspired the hit TV show (available on Netflix and ITVX).Read the whole series: Book 1: The AwakeningBook 2: The StruggleBook 3: The FuryBook 4: The ReunionBook 5: The Return - NightfallBook 6: The Return - Shadow SoulsBook 7: The Return - MidnightBook 8: The Hunters - PhantomBook 9: The Hunters - MoonsongBook 10: The Hunter - Destiny RisingBook 11: The Salvation - UnseenBook 12: The Salvation - UnspokenBook 13: The Salvation - UnmaskedAnd discover more of L.J. Smith's world in STEFAN'S DIARIES, NIGHT WORLD, THE SECRET CIRCLE and THE ORIGINALS (by Julie Plec).

This stunning box set includes all four books in Jennifer Lynne Barnes' bestselling The Naturals series, packaged together for the first time!Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery series from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But it's not a skill that she's ever taken seriously until the FBI come knocking: they've begun a classified programme that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie.What Cassie doesn't realise is that there's more at risk than a few unsolved murders - especially when she's sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own. Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive . . .Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.'The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page' - Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling authorTHIS COMPLETE SERIES BOX SET INCLUDES:· The Naturals· The Naturals: Killer Instinct· The Naturals: All In· The Naturals: Bad Blood

Jurassic World: Dominion will be released in UK cinemas on 10 June 2022. The perfect companion for Jurassic World fans. Featuring stories, posters, activities and character fact files, plus exciting stories from the new movie, this book is overflowing with fun and dinosaurs. The classic annual format offer hours of fun and makes the perfect stocking filler.

The cover of this book features a fantastic spinning disc which can be turned to create a hypnotical spiral illusion... you won't believe your eyes!Dive into the fascinating world of optical illusions with this incredible book packed with mind-boggling images and fun facts. Kids will marvel at illusions that seem to move, objects that appear impossible, and pictures that transform before their eyes. This book also unlocks the secrets behind these visual tricks. Discover how your brain and eyes work together to create the magic of illusions. Perfect for curious minds and budding scientists, this book will inspire hours of wonder and exploration. Are you ready to challenge what you see? The adventure begins here!

Books make good pets and don't need going to the vet.You don't have to keep them on a lead or throw them a stick.They'll wag their words whenever you flick their dog-eared pages.Even howl an ancient tale for the inward-listening ear.Did you know that a book can take you anywhere? You only need to turn the pages of a story, and in a moment, you and your book could be crossing the waves in a pirate ship... or diving with mermaids... or even snoozing with a dragon.Books really DO make good pets! Why don't you peep inside this one, and take your mind on an adventure?This delightful original picture book poem is the perfect gift for anyone who delights in the magic of a good book. Agard's evocative, lyrical style is perfectly complemented with illustrations by Momoko Abe, whose colourful visuals add character, transporting the reader into an enchanting world of imagination.

Keep calm and puzzle on! A collection of over 100 fun puzzles to keep kids busy, entertained and relaxed.Got bored kids stuck at home? This fun and challenging puzzle collection is just what they'll need to stay calm and content - and off their computer screens! Puzzles are a great way for kids to relax and unwind, especially in stressful times. This collection contains a great variety of puzzles including stress-busting sudokus, crosswords, word searches, word wheels, mazes, dot to dots, spot the difference and brainteasers, as well as helpful mindfulness tips for keeping calm. Perfect for travel and school holidays, too.

There's plenty to keep any TROLLS BAND TOGETHER fan busy in this terrific sticker activity book. Learn more about all your favourite characters, have fun and relive the excitement of the brand new TROLLS movie! Perfect for rainy days, holidays and journeys, with lots of brilliant stickers, games and puzzles to enjoy.

This retelling of the hotly anticipated movie TROLLS BAND TOGETHER brings the magic home so fans can experience the adventure again and again. Perfect for young readers to enjoy alone or share with their grown-ups.Poppy and Branch return for an all-new chapter in DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise Trolls Band Together! Get ready for an action-packed all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as the Trolls go on an epic quest to help Branch reunite with his missing brothers - spreading music, joy, friendship and good times along the way!

The Octonauts return with a new global mission - on land! Enlisting their intrepid friends from around the world as Octo-agents - and equipped with a new fleet of land-based Terra Gups - the Octonauts' work is as vital as ever. They will explore far-flung environments, rescue animals that need their help and protect the land and all living creatures.Featuring everyone's favourites from the original series, such as Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Cat, OCTONAUTS: ABOVE AND BEYOND also introduces lovable new characters like Paani, the water scientist monkey - not to mention their cool new vehicle, the Octo-Ray! Together the crew embark on exciting missions to save animals everywhere who need their help.Each book includes a fact file about some of the amazing creatures featured in the story. Look out for book 2 in October 2023.

Can you spot Tom the Diver and Sky the Skateboarder in these sport-tastic scenes? Spot all your favourite sports stars in this busy search and find book! Bring out your inner Olympian with these search and find activities. Find your favourite sport stars amongst the busy scenes, including athletics, swimming, diving, skateboarding, gymnastics and many more. There are odd-ones-out and lots of other things to spot.Can you be the search and find gold medalist? Official Publication of the British Olympic Association and British Paralympic Association.Officially licensed product of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, also known as British Paralympic Association, is a registered charity (Charity No. 802385). For all licensed products sold by Hodder & Stoughton Limited, Hodder & Stoughton Limited will donate a minimum of £2,000 to British Paralympic Association.

Filled with cosy scenes to colour in, from baking a cake and reading by the fire to taking a bubble bath and creating a scrap book, this super-cute colouring book will bring a touch of cosy relaxation to your day. Grab your pens, get comfy, and add some colour to a range of super-cute poo characters.

When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes! The Wishing-Chair takes them on some marvellous adventures - to a castle where they narrowly escape from a giant, to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and even to help Santa Claus deliver presents for Christmas! Wherever will the wishing-chair take them next?Travel with Mollie, Peter and Binky the pixie and be whisked away on an amazing adventure.This book contains: The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair; The Wishing-Chair Again; More Wishing-Chair Stories.

Your kingdom awaits! But what to wear? Which animal should you choose as your royal companion - will it be a feisty pug, like Josephine of France, a monkey like Catherine of Aragon, or a chameleon like Queen Elizabeth II? Where should you live - a palace? A castle? A cave? Every time you open the book, you can create a whole new kingdom.Peppered with facts about real royals from around the world and throughout history, Royal for a Day will help young readers step into new shoes for the day as they choose to take charge of their own destiny.

Pop icon Taylor Swift is always in style and now is your chance to be her fashion stylist as she and her two besties conquer the world in a range of dazzling outfits. Whether Taylor's throwing a pool party, baking cookies, hanging out in NYC, attending awards ceremonies, writing her next album or performing - there are outfits and accessories for every occasion so she and her friends are dressed to impress. Contains eleven spectacular scenes and over 300 stickers including princess dresses, glittery boots, friendship bracelets, cat carriers and much more. With fabulous facts on every page about your favourite superstar.This book has not been authorised, licensed or endorsed by Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, Taylor Nation, LLC, Taylor Swift Productions, Inc., UMG Commercial Services, Inc. or any other associated company.

Packed with adorable, pint-sized monster buddies and cosy scenes to colour in, from fireside knitting with Frankenstein, to bubble baths with a ghost and scrapbooking with Dracula, this spooky-cute colouring book is sure to give you the cosy-creeps. Grab your pens, get comfy and add some monstrously cosy colour to your day.

Get colouring with some of the biggest legends of myth, page and stage! From Frankenstein's monster to the fearsome Medusa and the immortal Dracula, each page is packed with spine-tingling scenes ready for you to bring to life with colour. Whether you're a fan of gothic stories, legendary beasts, or vintage horror films, this colouring experience is both haunting and fun.Perfect for:Horror and monster fansMythology and folklore loversTeens, adults, and creative kidsHalloween activities and spooky giftsWith bold, high-quality illustrations on every page, this book makes a brilliant gift for any creative mind who loves the darker side of fiction.A terrifyingly fun activity for ages 8 and up. Enter if you dare!

Escape into your dreamiest, most whimsical romantasy with a magical colouring adventure suitable for all ages. Enter an enchanting world where love, magic, myth and fairytales come alive on every page. The Romantasy Colouring Book is a perfect escape for anyone who dreams of fairytale realms, heroic love stories and mystical creatures. Designed for teens, kids and adults alike, it combines romance and fantasy in beautifully illustrated scenes just waiting to be brought to life with colour. From spellbound lovers and enchanted warriors, to dragons, fairies and enchanted forests, each page tells a romantic tale through detailed artwork. Whether you're looking for a mindful escape, a creative gift or a relaxing hobby, this colouring book offers hours of imaginative joy.Ideal for fans of romantic fantasy novels, fairytales or whimsical worlds, this book is perfect for gifting or rainy afternoons alike.

A beautiful celebration of the joy and magic of reading from bestselling children's author Piers Torday."Perhaps the greatest gift is reading itself."Join Girl, her loyal companion Dog, and new arrival Baby Brother on a magical journey to discover books. Together, they explore the many joys of reading: for happiness, adventure, empathy and even future success. From the quiet magic of libraries to the warmth of sharing stories at home, their world, reflections, adventures and questions celebrate the beauty of a childhood shaped by books.But when the world feels full of distractions and the magic of books starts to fade, the arrival of the Story Owl reminds them - and us all - of the extraordinary power of reading . . .Bestselling and award-winning author Piers Torday combines lyrical storytelling with real insights into the benefits of reading, beautifully brought to life with Tim Smart's illustrations, in this heartfelt celebration for readers of all ages.The perfect gift for every child, parent and book lover.

Join Leon Lion at his car sales garage, and all his animal friends, as they GROW their businesses. Through simple, positive steps, the animals and you will find out everything that's great about growth.Little Business Books is a fun introduction to the world of business and important life skills. The series is written in collaboration with an expert business consultant and includes ideas for discussion around each topic.The Little Business Books series introduces core business concepts to the entrepreneurs and business leaders of the future. Suitable for children aged five and up, these books are great classroom and learning resources as an introduction to business and PSHE.The six books in this series are:ChangeCreativityGrowthResilienceResponsibilityTeamwork

In the real world business have ups and downs. Follow twelve cute animals as they each run a business and find out why growth is great for business and for their own social and emotional development, too. Alongside introducing young readers to what business is and how they are run, readers will find out that great things can happen when you are open to growth. Each scenario covers a business topic. For example Leon Lion learns about making a plan and Omar Owl learns about taking risks. Other animals find out that problem solving, listening or working together, help their businesses to succeed, showing readers that the keys to business success are also brilliant life skills that can help them grow, too.With adorable illustrations and written in consultation with a highly experienced business author and multinational business advisor, the Little Business Books series introduces core business concepts to the entrepreneurs and business leaders of the future. Suitable for children aged five and up, these books are great classroom and learning resources as an introduction to business and PSHE.The six books in this series are:ChangeCreativityGrowthResilienceResponsibilityTeamwork

Follow twelve cute animals as they each run a business and find out why change is great for business and for their own social and emotional development, too. Alongside introducing young readers to what businesses are and how they are run, readers will find out that great things can happen when you are open to change. Each scenario covers a business topic. For example, Tilly Tiger improves her products and Enzo Elephants prepares himself for change. Other animals find out that problem-solving, being brave, listening and working together, help their businesses to change, showing readers that the keys to business success are also brilliant life skills that can help them change, too.Written in consultation with a highly experienced business author and multinational business advisor, the Little Business Books series introduces core business concepts to the entrepreneurs and business leaders of the future. With adorable illustrations, suitable for children aged five and up, these books are great classroom and learning resources as an introduction to business and PSHE.The six books in this series are:ChangeCreativityGrowthResilienceResponsibilityTeamwork

In the real world business have ups and downs. Follow twelve cute animals as they each run a business and find out why change is great for business and for their own social and emotional development, too. Alongside introducing young readers to what business is and how they are run, readers will find out that great things can happen when you are open to change. Each scenario covers a business topic. For example Tilly Tiger improves her products and Enzo Elephants prepared himself for change. Other animals find out that problem solving, being brave, listening or working together, help their businesses to change, showing readers that the keys to business success are also brilliant life skills that can help them change, too.With adorable illustrations and written in consultation with a highly experienced business author and multinational business advisor, the Little Business Books series introduces core business concepts to the entrepreneurs and business leaders of the future. Suitable for children aged five and up, these books are great classroom and learning resources as an introduction to business and PSHE.The six books in this series are:ChangeCreativityGrowthResilienceResponsibilityTeamwork