World Book Day http://worldbookday.com Official site of the yearly event. Introduces the day, lists events, and lists book recommendations. Also pictures of past events. Wed, 25 Nov 2015 10:24:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.1 Exclusive! David Baldacci reads The Keeper http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/exclusive-david-baldacci-reads-the-keeper/ http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/exclusive-david-baldacci-reads-the-keeper/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:35:52 +0000 http://worldbookday.com/?p=17655 World Book Day and Macmillan Children’s Books are delighted to bring you an exclusive reading of The Keeper by author […]

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World Book Day and Macmillan Children’s Books are delighted to bring you an exclusive reading of The Keeper by author David Baldacci.

Plus a very original Q&A! You’ll love it…

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Reading Force helping military families http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/reading-force-helping-military-families/ http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/reading-force-helping-military-families/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:29:36 +0000 http://worldbookday.com/?p=17654 As the country remembers those who sacrificed their lives in conflict this Remembrance Day, one charity is supporting British military […]

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As the country remembers those who sacrificed their lives in conflict this Remembrance Day, one charity is supporting British military families by inspiring and encouraging a love of reading books.

Life in the military can be incredibly tough on family life. Parents are often deployed overseas, families are regularly relocated away from grandparents and close friends, and children can be sent to boarding schools far away from their siblings and parents.

Reading Force (www.readingforce.co.uk) is a charity that is passionate about bringing these families closer together through sharing and reading books. Service families are sent a free book and encouraged to read it together, wherever they may be, discussing and sharing ideas as they go along. They can then put all their thoughts and ideas about the book into a scrapbook, which often becomes a treasured family keepsake.

It’s a simple idea that’s had a huge impact on Karen Blakesley and her family. Karen’s husband Paul is an officer in the army and they have two sons, Maxwell, 10 and Nathaniel, 8.

“Paul and I have moved 11 times in 16 years, sometimes staying just a year before being moved on again, and our two boys don’t know any different. Reading Force appealed to us because Maxwell was starting boarding school and we didn’t want him to feel isolated from the family. We also thought it would be good to maintain links with his grandparents who don’t always know what to talk about with a 10 year-old.”

Karen also thinks Reading Force is a great way for parents to connect with their children while they are deployed in conflict zones overseas. “When you’re talking to your family back at home, you can’t say ‘today I shot someone’, so books are a common subject you can talk about. Lines of communication when you’re away can be strained, so a book is an easy topic to share and discuss.”

Ian Boyd-Wallis served in the Navy in Afghanistan, Dubai and the Gulf, and understands the huge strain this separation has placed on his 6 year old son, George.

“I’ve been away for quite a bit of his life and it’s been difficult for him. We were recommended to try Reading Force by the forces liaison officer at George’s school. My wife and mum read with George every night, his favourite book is ‘George’s Marvellous Medicine’, and we’d talk about it together on the phone. We even made our own medicine afterwards.”

Ian credits Reading Force with improving George’s reading – he’s been told by his teacher that he’s now a free reader – and strengthening their relationship.

“George and I did the scrapbook together when I was home on leave. I’d draw bits I liked and remembered and George would do the same. It’s something I like us to do together and it’s given me a reason to spend more time with him doing something we both enjoy.”

Reading Force was founded by author and publisher Dr Alison Baverstock in Aldershot in 2011. As an army wife of 30 years and a mother of four children, she understands the ups and downs of military life and the strains it places on families. She is passionate that reading books together can connect families and help overcome the stresses of separation – a belief shared by authors Dame Jaqueline Wilson and Anthony Browne who have both given their support to the charity.

Last year 26,000 scrapbooks were sent out to service families via schools, libraries and military welfare officers. The charity aims to engage with as many service families as possible, and recently organised the Reading Force Roadshow with award-winning children’s author Tom Palmer, and Jim Sells from the Literacy Trust. Together they visited 10 primary schools that had a majority of forces children to encourage and inspire a love of reading with over 1,700 children and their families.

Find out more about Reading Force at www.readingforce.org.uk

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NOVEMBER’S NEW books for 0–5 year olds http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/september-new-books-for-0-5/ http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/september-new-books-for-0-5/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:53:18 +0000 http://worldbookday.com/?p=17287 SANTA BABY by Smriti Prasadam and Ada Grey After finding two abandoned presents, Santa Baby and Roo embark on a race […]

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Santa BabySANTA BABY by Smriti Prasadam and Ada Grey

After finding two abandoned presents, Santa Baby and Roo embark on a race against time to deliver the gifts.

But as they speed across the skies, they come across a few, well, distractions. Well, Santa’s job isn’t as easy as it looks! And after a slight mishap involving their sleigh and a chimney, Santa Baby realises just how much he needs his Dad.

Luckily, Santa is just two jingles away, and the journey back home is the most magical of all …

… Roo and Santa baby felt a tingling in their toes,
they held their breath and gave a squeak as up, up, up they rose.
Then suddenly they took a dive and with one great big swoop …
Roo and Santa Baby did a GIANT LOOP-THE-LOOP!

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It’s the season for giving in this brilliant Elmer Christmas story in which everyone gets a seasonal treat!

Every Christmas Eve, after the elephants have gone to sleep, Papa Red flies down on his sleigh. But this year Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants – meeting Papa Red himself!

A beautiful book and gift for young readers.

 

 

 

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BLUE PENGUIN by Petr Horacek

A heart-warming fable about a friendship and belonging from the award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek.

“I feel just like a penguin,” says Blue Penguin. “But you’re not like us,” said the other penguins and they left him all alone Poor Blue Penguin.

Will he be able to convince the other penguins he is one of them after all? A moving and beautifully illustrated story from Petr Horacek – an illustrator described by The Washington Post as “the thinking tot’s Eric Carle”!

 

 

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BOB TO THE RESCUE by James Bowen and Garry Jenkins

This is a fully illustrated, 32 page picture book for children by the authors of A STREET CAT NAMED BOB. When Bob finds a lost little puppy in the park, he remembers what it’s like to be homeless and hungry so he does all he can to help his new friend.

Perfect for younger fans of Bob the cat and James Bowen!

 

 

 

 

 

HappyHappy by Pharrell Williams

Nominated for an Academy Award, Happy was the best-selling song of 2014 in the United Kingdom and has topped the charts in more than 75 countries worldwide!

Now Pharrell Williams brings his beloved song to the youngest of readers in photographs of children across cultures celebrating what it means to be happy.

All the exuberance of the song pulses from these vibrant photographs of excited, happy kids. This is a picture book full of memorable, precious childhood moments that will move readers in the same way they were moved by the song. Happy has had the world dancing ever since it first hit the airwaves and now the irresistibly cheerful tune will come to life on the page with Pharrell Williams’s very first picture book. A keepsake and true classic in the making!

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My First Whizzy Wheels by Marion Billet

It’s another busy traffic day! See the yellow digger dig-dig-digging, then Flow the red tractor. Watch out for the speedy fire engine, then climb aboard the whizzy train. Toot-Toot!
Four sturdy vehicle-shaped board books  packed into a child-sized case with a magnetic fastening and ribbon handle. Superbly illustrated by Marion BilletMy First Whizzy Wheels is the perfect collection for vehicle-mad children everywhere.

 

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NOVEMBER’S NEW books for 5–8 year olds http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/september-new-books-for-5-8/ http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/september-new-books-for-5-8/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:53:07 +0000 http://worldbookday.com/?p=17290 THE ADVENTURES OF MISS PETITFOUR by Anne Michaels and Emma Block Meet the utterly irresistible Miss Petitfour (a name of […]

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THE ADVENTURES OF MISS PETITFOUR by Anne Michaels and Emma Block

Meet the utterly irresistible Miss Petitfour (a name of unknown origin but possibly descended from bakers of tiny delicious cakes). She loves baking and making and dancing with her cats, but most of all she loves to fly. All she has to do is pick up a favourite tablecloth (preferably the one with the paisley print), catch the breeze and she swooshes off on an adventure – with her many cats (Minky, Misty, Taffy, Purrsia, Pirate, Mustard, Moutarde, Hemdala, Earring, Grigorovich, Clasby, Captain Captain, Captain Catkin, Captain Clothespin, Your Shyness and Sizzles) dangling paw-to-tail behind her.

In five utterly captivating stories of gentle adventure, delicious edibles (with cheese for the cats), occasional peril and heart-zinging warmth, poet and novelist Anne Michaels (author of bestselling, award-winning Fugitive Pieces) makes a charming, purrfect debut as a children’s author.

 

porker_cover-hbk.inddTHE PRINCE AND THE PORKER by Peter Bently and David Roberts

Pignatius was passing the palace one day when he saw 10 fresh buns left to cool on a tray… Searching for more snacks, Pignatius tries on a wig and some clothes and the servants mistake him for the real prince!

Now there’s nothing to stop this porky prince impersonator having the time of his life – unless the real royal arrives that is!

The Prince and the Porker is a hilarious re-imagining of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper by Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently with illustrations by New York Times bestseller David Roberts.

A porky prize winner! Watch a trailer here.

 

The Water Babies

The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley

When Tom, a young chimney sweep, falls into a river and drowns, he is transformed from a twelve-year-old boy who has known nothing but brutality and poverty into a ‘water-baby’. In an underwater world surrounded by fairies, insects and water nymphs, he soon discovers a new life of adventure and excitement.

Gloriously illustrated with 8 colour plates from Mabel Lucie Attwell, and with a ribbon marker and a specially commissioned foreword, this beautiful hardback Macmillan Classics edition of Charles Kingsley’s The Water-Babies, first published in 1863, is a truly special gift to treasure.

 

 

 

 

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HARRY MILLER’S RUN by David Almond and Salvatore Rubbino

A joyful, uplifting story of times gone by from the internationally acclaimed author of Skellig and illustrated in full colour by the award-winning illustrator of A Walk in London.

Liam just wants to go out running with his mates – it’s not long ’til the Junior Great North Run and there’s training to be done. But Mam needs him today to help old Harry clear out his house. Harry knows a thing or two about running. When he was a lad, he says, he ran all the way from Newcastle to South Shields. “But Harry,” says Mam, “that’s 13 miles!” Harry grins. “Different times,” he says.

This is the story of that day: sweltering heat, clattering boots, briny sea air and the heavenly taste of ice cream; the day when Harry and his pals ran and ran and ran through the blazing sunlight all the way to the sea!

 

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THE JOLLEY-ROGERS AND THE MONSTER’S GOLD by Jonny Duddle

The Jolley-Rogers are back in the third younger fiction title from Jonny Duddle. When Matilda discovers a treasure map inside an old bottle, she shows it to the Jolley-Rogers and they all set sail to find the mysterious island – only to end up in the belly of then dastardly Pirate Cruncher!

Can Matilda and the rest of the Jolley-Rogers rescue themselves before it’s too late? Expect adventure, laughs and perhaps an almighty sneeze.

 

 

 

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RICOTTA’S MIGHTY ROBOT vs THE URANIUM UNICORNS FROM URANUS (NE) by Dav Pilkey and Dan Santat

An out-of-this world friendship adventure awaits Ricky Ricotta! Ricky loves his Mighty Robot but sometimes it’s hard for a little mouse to have a best friend who’s so BIG.

One night, Ricky makes a wish: if only his Mighty Robot had a friend his own size. Little does Ricky know, his wish is about to come true…

Packed full of laugh-out-loud fun and epic illustrations, young action fans will love this full-colour adventure!

 

 

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THE JACQUELINE WILSON CHRISTMAS CRACKER by Jacqueline Wilson

The Jacqueline Wilson Christmas Cracker is packed with brilliant Christmas stories, including a brand-new tale from Jacqueline, and classic favourite Starring Tracy Beaker, in which Jacqueline’s most famous heroine gets the lead part in her Christmas play!

There are festive puzzles, tasty Christmas recipes, perfect present tips, fun Christmas facts and a guide to making your own Christmas tree decorations.

Merry Christmas from Jacqueline Wilson!

 

 

 

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CHRISTMAS WITH THE SAVAGES by Mary Clive

Based on real events and people, this story of a small girl’s Christmas holiday in a large Edwardian country house is effortlessly funny.

At Tamerlane Hall, Evelyn finds a horde of children: the gentle Glens, the plaintive Howliboos, and above all, the uninhibited Savages. They are controlled – or not – by a host of parents, supernumerary Uncles and Aunts, Nannies and nurserymaids.

Evelyn survives the Christmas festivities – just – returning home none too soon! Seen through the eyes of a prim little eight-year-old, this is an amusing and touching account of a childhood a hundred years ago.

 

 

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NOVEMBER’S NEW books for 8–12 year olds http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/september-new-books-for-8-12/ http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/september-new-books-for-8-12/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:52:49 +0000 http://worldbookday.com/?p=17294   THE CROSSOVER by Kwame Alexander A powerful novel in verse that has already won the Newbery Medal in the […]

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THE CROSSOVER by Kwame Alexander

A powerful novel in verse that has already won the Newbery Medal in the US.

Josh and his twin Jordan have basketball in their blood. They’re kings of the court, star players for their school team. Their father used to be a champion player and they each want nothing more than to follow in his footsteps.

Both on and off the court, there is conflict and hardship which will test Josh’s bond with his brother. In this fast and furious novel about family and brotherhood, the twins discover that life doesn’t come with a play-book and it’s not ALL about winning!

 

The Imaginary

THE IMAGINARY by A F Harrold

An extraordinary tale of love, loss, imagination and not really being there, for fans of Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman.

Rudger is Amanda’s best friend. He doesn’t exist, but nobody’s perfect.

Only Amanda can see her imaginary friend – until the sinister Mr Bunting arrives at Amanda’s door. Mr Bunting hunts imaginaries. Rumour says that he eats them. And he’s sniffed out Rudger. Soon Rudger is alone, and running for his imaginary life. But can a boy who isn’t there survive without a friend to dream him up?

A brilliantly funny, scary and moving read from the unique imagination of A.F. Harrold, this beautiful book is astoundingly illustrated with integrated art and colour spreads by the award-winning Emily Gravett.

 

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Say hello to the 36th album in this 365 million copy worldwide bestselling series! Brought to you by the new creative team behind Asterix and the Picts, Asterix and the Missing Scroll sees the return of the loveable little Gaul in a brand new and exciting adventure.

Asterix and the Missing Scroll features a new villain too – Blockbustus – who is bound to capture the imagination of a new generation of Asterix fans.

Step inside a timeless classic!

 

 

 

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MOONE BOY: THE FISH DETECTIVE by Chris O’Dowd and Nick V Murphy

Martin’s parents are strapped for cash: it’s going to be a budget Christmas this year. So Martin plans to buy his own presents – and attempts, unsuccessfully, to get a job.

Padraic puts in a word for him with his Auntie Bridget, who runs the local butcher’s shop. But her shop is struggling as the fish shop across the road undercuts her and Bridget just can’t compete.  No one knows how the owner, Francie Feeley, does it – especially since he doesn’t seem to employ anyone at his fish factory. No one goes in; no one goes out – it’s a mystery.

Intrigued, Martin decides to go undercover and find out the truth, like a fish-mole – or fish detective. Martin infiltrates the factory and discovers that Francie is illegally employing a gang of Brazilian fish-gutters. They’re a lot of fun and one of them, Fabio, becomes Martin’s good friend.  But when Martin is exposed as a spy, he has to choose which side he’s on. Will Christmas be ruined for the whole of Boyle?

 

All About TheatreTHE NATIONAL THEATRE: ALL ABOUT THEATRE

“A brilliant introduction to the world of theatre and the people who make it” Benedict Cumberbatch

Go behind the scenes of the National Theatre with this richly illustrated hardback.  Discover secrets and learn how shows are created from writers, actors, directors, designers and craftspeople who reveal the tricks of their trades.

With over 128 colourful pages of fascinating facts, surprising stats and activities to try at home, you can delve into the world of the National Theatre’s most memorable productions, including War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime.

For your chance to WIN a backstage tour of the National Theatre, click here!

 

 

I Totally Funniest PBI TOTALLY FUNNIEST by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein

Finding himself one step closer to his dream of being the best kid comic in the world, Jamie faces his biggest challenge yet.

After scoring big on national TV in the semi-finals contest, everyone back home is jumping on the Jamie Grimm bandwagon, and all the attention might be going to his head.

Not only are his friendships starting to suffer, but the pressure of coming up with his best material ever for the ultimate stand-up act to snag the final win in Hollywood is pushing Jamie to the brink. Suddenly, life isn’t looking very funny anymore.

Can Jamie take the grand prize without pushing away his fans, friends and family?

For a chance to WIN a copy of I Totally Funniest, enter the World Book Day competition here.

 

Factfeed

FACTFEED by Penny Arlon

The ultimate book of random facts and need-to-know trivia! Packed full of awesome lists and quirky facts, this is a must-have for all kids who want to know the coolest information.

Ranging from science to nature to pop culture, and everything in between, there’s loads for kids to learn and tons of fun quizzes to test their knowledge!

Perhaps you should brief Santa?

 

 

 

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YOUNG BOND: SHOOT TO KILL by Steve Cole

BEFORE THE MAN BECAME THE LEGEND.
BEFORE THE BOY BECAME THE MAN.

Lights. Camera. Murder.

Young Bond is back – in his most action-packed, explosive adventure yet; something terrible is happening in Tinseltown . . .

A licence to thrill for young readers!

 

 

 

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Get ready boys and girls, book 10 in the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is coming!

Life was better in the old days. Or was it?

That’s the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn’t cut out for an old-fashioned world.

With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive? Or is going ‘old school’ just too hard for a kid like Greg?

 

 

 

 

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NOVEMBER’S NEW books for 12+ http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/new-books-for-12/ http://worldbookday.com/2015/11/new-books-for-12/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:52:36 +0000 http://worldbookday.com/?p=17298 GOODBYE STRANGER by Rebecca Stead From Newbery Medal and Guardian Fiction Prize winner Rebecca Stead comes a bittersweet story about […]

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GOODBYE STRANGER by Rebecca Stead

From Newbery Medal and Guardian Fiction Prize winner Rebecca Stead comes a bittersweet story about friendship, growing up and having the courage to stand up for what’s right.

Three interlocking stories:

Bridge, whose group of best friends are finding it harder and harder to keep their promise of never fighting as they navigate the difficult seventh grade and the changes and challenges it brings.

Sherm, who wants to get to know Bridge better but is hiding a secret.

Then there is a mystery girl who is struggling with an altogether more serious set of friendship troubles…

In her typically warm and thoughtful style, Rebecca Stead explores the complexity of coming of age in a world where one wayward ‘selfie’ can have wider repercussions and bullies are as active online as in the classroom.

 

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EGG AND SPOON by Gregory Maguire

Gregory Maguire, master storyteller and bestselling author of Wicked, spins a magical and mesmerising adventure set in Tsarist Russia.

Elena Rudina lives in the impoverished Russian countryside. Her father is dead and her mother dying, while her brother has been conscripted into the Tsar’s army.

Elena’s future is as bleak as the wastelands surrounding her village. That is until the night of a storm when a majestic steam train is forced to stop at the village’s abandoned station. The train carries a fabulous Fabergé egg and Ekaterina, a girl whose fate is now entwined with Elena’s.

When their lives collide, an adventure begins. An adventure that features the mythical Firebird, a prince travelling incognito, the city of Saint Petersburg, the glacial lands of the north, and – in a starring role – Baba Yaga, the witch of Russian folklore, and her shapeshifting house, Dumb Doma, perched on chicken legs.

 

The Lost PBTHE LOST by James Patterson

Whit Allgood is renowned for healing the victimised. But now the people of his City have turned their backs on all who use magic, and Whit is faced with a terrible choice: give up his power or let good people die.

Wisty Allgood once saved the City from despair, but now she watches over a society that fears her power and is unwilling to accept her as she is. Increasingly bitter and isolated, she is on the brink of abandoning everyone she’s ever cared for.

All the while, a daunting but charismatic new enemy with unsurmountable power is gathering legions of cult followers, enslaving thousands, and wrenching public opinion against its former heroes… making the City vulnerable to a catastrophic attack from which it would never recover. With the Allgoods unable to help, will evil finally take back control?

For your chance to WIN a copy of Lost, enter our brilliant World Book Day competition here.

 

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UNFORGIVEN by Lauren Kate

High school can be hell.

Cam knows what it’s like to be haunted. He’s spent more time in Hell than any angel ever should. And his freshest Hell is high school, where Lilith, the girl he can’t stop loving, is serving out a punishment for his crimes.

Cam made a bet with Lucifer: he has fifteen days to convince the only girl who really matters to him to love him again. If he succeeds, Lilith will be allowed back into the world, and they can live their lives together. But if he fails . . . there’s a special place in Hell just for him.

Tick-tock.

For your chance to WIN a copy of Unforgiven, enter our brilliant new competition here.

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MAGNUS CHASE AND THE SWORD OF SUMMER (Book 1) by Rick Riordan

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother’s mysterious death, he’s lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits.

One day, he’s tracked down by an uncle he’s never met – who tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god.

The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

Rick Riordan at his very best!

 

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DANGEROUS LIES by Becca Fitzpatrick
Dangerous Lies is the thrilling new novel from bestselling author of the Hush, Hush series, Becca Fitzpatrick.
Stella Gordon is a teenage girl who becomes a key witness in a murder trial and has to go into witness protection.
Struggling to keep her identity secret she is drawn to her mysterious neighbour. Will he be her downfall or shelter?

Another pulsing read that will have readers guessing until the very end.

The Light That Gets Lost

THE LIGHT THAT GETS LOST by Natasha Carthew

A small boy hiding in a cupboard witnesses something no child should ever see. He tries not to look but he still hears it. And when he comes out, there’s no mistaking. His mum and dad have been killed. And though he’s only small, he swears that he’ll get revenge one day.

Years later, Trey goes to a strange camp that is meant to save troubled teenagers. It’s packed with crazies, God-botherers, devoted felons and broken kids. Trey’s been in and out of trouble ever since the day the bad thing happened, but he’s not here for saving: this is where he’ll find the man who did it.

Revenge and healing, salvation and hell are a boiling, dangerous mix, and Trey finds himself drawn to a girl, a dream and the offer of friendship in the dark …

 

My True Love Gave MeMY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME edited by Stephanie Perkins

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . .

This beautiful collection features 12 gorgeously romantic stories set during the festive period written by some of the most talented and exciting YA authors writing today. The stories are filled with the magic of first love and the magic of the holidays.
Includes stories by:
Ally Carter
Holly Black
Laini Taylor
Rainbow Rowell
Matt de la Peña
David Levithan
Stephanie Perkins
Kiersten White
Kelly Link
Jenny Han
Gayle Forman
Myra McEntire

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Take the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Readathon Challenge! http://worldbookday.com/2015/08/take-the-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-readathon-challenge/ http://worldbookday.com/2015/08/take-the-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-readathon-challenge/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:26:39 +0000 http://worldbookday.com/?p=17237 THE CHALLENGE This back-to-school, Puffin & Penguin Schools are encouraging young readers nationwide to rediscover their favourite Diary of a Wimpy […]

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THE CHALLENGE

This back-to-school, Puffin & Penguin Schools are encouraging young readers nationwide to rediscover their favourite Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, discover new ones and test their knowledge with nine mini-quizzes, unlocking special rewards along the way.

It’s all to get ready for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School – out November 3rd!

Registrations are open now at www.wimpykidclub.co.uk/readathon

The Read-a-thon officially begins on 1st September and closes on 16th October – that’s 6 weeks for kids to read as many Diary of a Wimpy Kid books as they can!

THE REWARDS

For kids:

  • On registration, kids will unlock an extract from Old School – unique to read-a-thon participants.
  • By completing the challenge they will unlock a video message from Jeff Kinney – not to be missed!
  • Finally, children will have the option to enter a prize draw to win a VIP family pass to Jeff’s London tour event this November (T&Cs apply).

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For schools and libraries:

  • By registering their interest schools & libraries will be entered into a prize draw to win a £1,000 reading grant,
  • £500 of Puffin books and a Wimpy Kid reading chair!

 

PLUS

Look out for a special BONUS ROUND about Old School, unlocking on 3rd November, with even more prizes up for grabs!

 

SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES – GET INVOLVED!

To place your orders for some amazing, FREE Old School Read-a-thon materials, including

  • posters (A3, flat)
  • stickers (10 per sheet)
  • bookmarks (pack of 50)

please contact puffin@penguin.co.uk using the subject line ‘Read-a-thon’

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Join I CAN and other families to walk one mile and help raise vital funds for children who struggle to communicate with the ‘Hop & Walk’ family fundraiser event on 27 September in Runnymede, Surrey. You and your family can enjoy a host of free activities, including, a warm up exercise routine, a story corner, face painting and more. Why not make it a family day out and bring along a picnic!
Everyone that enters before Sunday 6 September 2015 will be in with a chance of winning a fantastic Guess How Much I Love You gift pack, including a copy of the 20 year anniversary edition of the classic picture book, stickers, poster and a cuddly Nutbrown Hare plush toy!

To join this fantastic, fun, family day out or to learn more about I CAN’s, visit www.ican.org.uk/hopandwalk

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The holidays are here at last!

Here’s our selection of this  month’s best new books to share with your little ones this summer.

 

Yikes Ticklysaurus

YIKES TICKLYSAURUS Pamela Butchart (Bloomsbury)
Sometimes it can get a little boring being a dinosaur and hanging out around the swamp all day, but not when Ticklysaurus is around . . .

UP jumped Ticklysaurus,
and gave his arms a wiggle.
“Quick run, it’s time for TICKLE CHASE –
I’ll make you dinos giggle.”

Join Tickly and his friends as they dash, crash, splish, splash, wiggle and giggle in this prehistoric side-splitter of a picture book. But there’s someone that doesn’t like being tickled at all – is Tickly brave enough to tickle a T-Rex?

Find the Dots

FIND THE DOTS Katie Cotton (Templar)
Andy Mansfield’s innovative paper engineering makes this a counting book with a difference. Lift the flap, pull the tab, look through the window, fold and pop to find the dots.  Bright and simple, this is the best sort of smart concept book.

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GRANDAD’S ISLAND Benji Davies (Simon & Schuster)
A beautifully realised, delicately handled story about a little boy coming to terms with the loss of his much-loved grandfather, from the award-winning author/illustrator of The Storm Whale and On Sudden Hill.

Subtly told, this beautiful and comforting book uses lush, vivid illustrations full of detail and wonder to show how those who are dear to us remain near to us – however impossibly far away they may seem. Tackling a difficult subject with great sensitivity and depth Grandad’s Island is an extremely powerful read, yet due to Benji’s gorgeous artwork it remains completely accessible to the youngest of readers.

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THE ZEBRA WHO RAN TOO FAST Jenni Desmond (Walker)
From the exciting and award-winning new talent of Jenni Desmond, comes a beautifully illustrated story about the ups and downs of friendship set in the African Savannah. Zebra, Elephant and Bird are three best friends together. Then, one day, they all fall out because Zebra runs TOO fast and doesn’t listen to his friends. Only then do they all discover the true meaning of friendship…

Download and print a Zebra Who Ran Too Fast activity sheet.

Zippo the Hippo

ZIPPO THE SUPER HERO Kes Gray &  Nikki Dyson (Macmillan)
Zippo doesn’t want to be an ordinary hippo. He wants to be super! Being good at swimming and splashing in mud aren’t really superpowers, though. Perhaps he can fly like his friend Roxi. But who’s ever heard of a flying hippopotamus? Especially one with such a big bottom . . .

From award-winning author Kes Gray and exciting new illustrating talent Nikki Dyson. This fantastically funny superhero will be flying into children’s imaginations everywhere!

Download and print a Zippo the Super Hero colouring sheet.

 

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WHIFFY WILSON: THE WOLF WHO WOULDN’T GO TO SCHOOL Caryl Hart & Leonie Lord (Orchard)
Whiffy Wilson doesn’t know how to hold a pen and has never looked in a book, but fortunately his friend Dotty is on hand to show him that school is fun. Soon, Whiffy is in his element, and when he gets a gold star for all his work he realises that school is the BEST THING EVER!

With Caryl Hart’s funny story and Leonie Lord’s fabulous art, schooldays have never been such fun!

Lucy and Tom at the Seaside

LUCY AND TOM AT THE SEASIDE Shirley Hughes (Red Fox Picture Books)
From the creator of Dogger, Shirley Hughes, this timeless book of seaside fun has every element of a wonderful day at the seaside. From paddling to picnics, from sandcastles to beach games – this is the perfect book for summer celebrations.

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KIPPER’S BEACH BALL Mick Inkpen (Hodder Children’s Books)
Kipper opens his cornflakes and discovers treasure inside. A plastic wiggly thing, which turns out to be the biggest, most beautiful beach ball ever. He and Tiger have wonderful fun with their new toy, splashing by the sea in the sun, until they hear a small – pop! But there’s always another box of cornflakes and more treasure to be found.

A summer adventure about friendship and sharing – perfect for holidays.

Download and print a Kipper colouring sheet

My Alien and Me

MR ALIEN AND ME Smriti Prasadam-Halls, illustrated by Tom McLaughlin (OUP)
An alien (i.e. human child) finds himself stranded on another planet. The ‘normal’ child he meets can’t understand why this alien is so boring, and doesn’t know how to play any space games – until, that is, he gets a peek inside his spaceship… An exciting story about celebrating difference and making friends.

How to Be a Dog

HOW TO BE A DOG Jo Williamson (Scholastic)
Learn how to be a dog with this heart-warming picture book debut by Jo Williamson, a wonderful story about two best friends – a dog and a boy, and all of the adventures they share together! From stealing a snuggly duvet to catching a ball and never letting go, there are lots of things to learn if you want to be a dog! Full of canine mischief with stunning illustrations throughout, this story will remind you why dogs truly are man’s best friend.

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READY, STEADY, JUMP! Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Adrian Reynolds (Andersen Press)
A glorious and funny celebration of individuality from the bestselling creators of Who’s in the Loo?

 The other baby animals laugh at Elephant for not being able to jump. Hard as he tries, he just can’t do it. But when his friends get into trouble, Elephant realises that there is something special that he is able to do. He’s strong enough to save them.

Welcome to the Furchester Hotel

WELCOME TO THE FURCHESTER HOTEL: STICKER ACTIVITY BOOK (PenguinRandomHouse)
At the Furchester Hotel, things always seem to be getting broken or going missing . . . But that doesn’t matter, because the Furchesters are brilliant at solving problems! Before you check in to the hotel, can you help Elmo, Cookie Monster and the Furchester family to get everything fixed?

With fantastic Furchester stickers and tons of activities set in the crazy hotel, this sticker activity book is sure to be a hit with young Furchester fans.

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Hooray for the holidays!

Keep up the reading habit over the summer holidays – there are some fantastic new books for children to choose from this month.

Complete Alice

THE COMPLETE ALICE Lewis Carroll (Macmillan)
The Complete Alice, including both Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, is the ultimate edition of Lewis Carroll’s much-loved classic, from the original publisher, Macmillan. Packed full of amazing exclusive extra features from the Macmillan archive and a foreword by Philip Pullman, The Complete Alice also has a glorious die-cut cover with intricate embossed two foil detail, head and tail bands, red foiled edges and a ribbon marker – all making this a gift edition to treasure forever.

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I (DON’T) LIKE SNAKES Nicola Davies & Luciano Lozano (Walker)
A bold, bright and fascinating Nature Storybook, by award-winning writer and zoologist Nicola Davies, about one of the world’s most hated creatures – the snake! Perhaps it’s the way they slither, or maybe it’s their slimy, scaly skin … whatever the reason, many of us shiver at the thought of a snake – and so does the little girl in this book. But the rest of her family loves them and as they tell her more about snakes (did you know they have no eyelids, smell with their tongues and can swim?) she has a change of heart, and by the end of the book she loves them too. Luciano Lozano’s stylish, colourful and informative illustrations perfectly match the warmth and humour of the text.

Daisy Trouble with Piggy Banks

DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH PIGGY BANKS Kes Gray (RHCP)
Daisy’s getting into more trouble than ever in her tenth brilliantly funny book!When her best friend Gabby turns up at Daisy’s house with the most awesome, immense, water-squirting micro-scooter Daisy’s ever seen, Daisy knows she’s got to have one too! Trouble is, they cost a LOT of money. So Daisy and Gabby hatch a money-making plan.

Enter for a chance to win a copy of Daisy and the Trouble with Piggy Banks.

William Hollywood

WILLIAM HEADS TO HOLLYWOOD Helen Hancocks (Templar)
A glorious sequel to William and the Missing Masterpiece! Someone has stolen the Gold Cuckoo awards from the famous Cuckoo film studios, and only William is debonair enough to schmooze the stars and learn who the culprit is. But every cat has his own feline fatale to contend with, and our hero is no exception…Mischief, glamour and romance await in William Heads to Hollywood!

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PUPPY ACADEMY: SCOUT AND THE SAUSAGE THIEF Gill Lewis, illustrated by Sarah Horne (OUP)
A brand new series for younger readers from award-winning author and former vet Gill Lewis. Scout wants nothing more than to be a police dog, just like her mum and dad. And when a sausage thief strikes, it’s up to her to catch the culprit. But finding the thief may not be that easy…

Read an extract from Scout and the Sausage Thief.

Enter for a chance to win a copy of Scout and the Sausage Thief.

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KNIGHT IN TRAINING: A HORSE CALLED DORA David Melling & Vivian French (Hodder Children’s Books)
Sam J. Butterbiggins’ only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem – he’s been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his aunt, uncle and annoying cousin Prune while his parents are away.

But Sam’s discovered an ancient scroll listing the six quests to be completed in order to become a knight, and he’s already completed the first one! Now he’s found his True Companion (Prune), next on the list is to track down a Snow White Steed. But when Aunt Egg orders Sam and Prune to journey to Weasel’s Hill to deliver Horace the warthog back to his owner, it looks like the young knight-in-training looks will have to put his quest on hold. Or will he …?

Enderman Invasion

MINECRAFTERS: THE ENDERMEN INVASION: AN UNOFFICIAL GAMER’S ADVENTURE Winter Morgan (Blooomsbury)
Will a Griefer destroy Steve’s hopes for winning the Elite building competition?

Steve is invited to compete in an elite building competition on Mushroom Island, much to the joy – or jealousy – of his neighbours. When they finally arrive on Mushroom Island, Steve needs to focus on building his own dream house, but at the moment of judgement the island is overrun with Endermen. Everyone suspects it is the work of a griefer, but is it actually one of the contestants?

Will everyone battle together and defeat the invasion? Who is their leader, why have they come and will they succeed in destroying the competition?

Find out in this thrilling adventure for all Minecrafters!

Enter for a chance to win a copy of Minecrafters: The Endermen Invasion.

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ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND retold and illustrated by Tony Ross (Andersen Press)
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, with this magical retelling, carefully abridged and lavishly illustrated by legendary author and illustrator Tony Ross.

Step into Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland as you’ve never seen it before. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole, run the Caucus-race, join the Mad Hatter’s Tea-party and play croquet with the Red Queen.

Clever Polly

CLEVER POLLY AND THE STUPID WOLF by Catherine Storr (PenguinRandomHOuse)
Twelve stories written for the author’s daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed! Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales, and skillfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm. And Polly, not scared at all, outwits the wolf on each and every occasion!

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