The British Council

100 Things You Should Know About Mummies
by Malam, John
Barcode # 042486

100 Things You Should Know About penguins
by Bedoyere, Camilla de la
Barcode # 042333

1000 Things You Should Know About Insects
Barcode # 041954

This book provides a rich resource of information with maximum impact and minimum clutter. Exactly 1000 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended captions amplify this quick fire approach. Here are examples of the many remarkable facts you will find in insects: when threatened, grasshoppers spit a brown liquid at predators; and an ant can lift a weight up to 50 times heavier than its own body weight.

101 Ways to Save the Earth
by Bellamy, David
Barcode # 041955

Can you help to save the world? Yes, you can! You can save energy, protect wildlife, join in and help clean up the water and the air. Conservationist David Bellamy and the Friendly Whale show you how, with clear explanations and exciting green projects.

21st Century Lives Millionaires
by Gifford, Clive
Barcode # 042496

"21st Century Lives: Millionaires" is a fresh and lively approach to the achievements of today's successful businessmen and women. Find out how today's highest achievers began their careers – read about their education, their career highs and future ambitions. This is an original and exciting guide to a mixture of young talented entrepreneurs and familiar millionaires, featuring: Tom Hadfield, J.K.Rowling, Bill Gates, Ajaz Ahmed, Richard Branson, Elle Macpherson, Steve Jobs, Anita Roddick, Jamie Oliver, Athina Roussel, Adam Afriyie, Charlotte Church, John Frieda, James Dyson and Simon Fuller.

Abela: The Girl Who Saw Lions
by Doherty, Berlie
Barcode # 042224

"Be strong, my Abela." These are the last words of Abela's mother in their HIV/Aids stricken African village, where it seems that to live or to die, to be sick or to be healthy, is just a matter of chance. It takes all Abela's strength to survive her Uncle Thomas' scheming to get to Europe, but what will be her fate as an illegal immigrant?

Actual Size
by Jenkins, Steve
Barcode # 041951

Just how big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world's largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that is bigger than your head? Sometimes facts and figures don't tell the whole story. In this visually stunning book, seeing is believing as Steve Jenkins illustrates animals both large and small at their actual size.

The Adventures of Sinbad
by Daynes, Katie
Barcode # 042573

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Bullard, Nick
Barcode # 042819

Agent Orange
by Butcher, A J
Barcode # 042370

This stand-alone Spy High novel is filled with action, excitement, gadgets and hormonal frenzies and featuring an explosive storyline that may spell the end of Spy High for ever.

Akimbo and the crocodile man
by McCall Smith, Alexander
Barcode # 041822

Akimbo and the Lions
by McCall Smith, Alexander
Barcode # 042146

There's a hungry lion stealing cattle, and Akimbo's father has to catch it! But instead, he traps a cub. The cub won't survive for long without its mother. Can Akimbo help save it? The second Akimbo adventure from Alexander McCall Smith.

Aladdin and His Magical Lamp
by Daynes, Katie
Barcode # 042611

This story is full of illustrations and includes cartoon speech bubbles to help bring characters to life. It encourages independent reading, and covers a wide variety of subject matter.

The Alchemyst
by Scott, Michael
Barcode # 042396               

He holds the secret that can end the world. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on 28 September 1330. Nearly seven hundred years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty. Promotional Information: An ancient book is lost and the modern world could be ripped apart at the seams.

The Amazing Adventures of Ulysses
by Webb, Vivian
Barcode # 042617               

Amazing Earth
by Maisner, Heather
Barcode # 041974

Explains the Earth's structure and key features. This book explores different aspects of our planet, taking you from the very centre of Earth's core to the outer reaches of the North and South Poles; from the bottom of the ocean to the tip of the highest mountain.

Ancient Appetites
by McGann, Oisin
Barcode # 042289

Nate Wildenstern's brother has been killed, and the finger is pointed at him. After nearly two years, eighteen-year-old Nate returns home to the family empire ruled by his father - the ruthless Wildenstern Patriarch. But Nate's life is soon shattered by his brother's death.

Angel
by McNish, Cliff
Barcode # 042383

This unusual fantasy about a girl who, obsessed with angels, actaully finds she is one, is made plausible by a very strong depiction of the underpining pattern of teenage anxieties and everyday angst.

Animal Disguises
by Weber, Belinda
Barcode # 042494

Introduces readers to the tricks that animals use to hide from predators, from changing their skin colour to blend into the background to pretending to be dead. Ages 4-8+.

Animal Homes
by Wilkes, Angela
Barcode # 042495

Animal Worlds
Barcode # 041945

Animals at war
by Geroge, Isabel
Barcode # 042603

Find out how elephants helped Hannibal attack Rome, why pigeons saved hundreds of lives in World Wars 1 and 2 and how a little donkey called Murphy came to the rescue of wounded soldiers in WW I, along with many other stories of courage. Part of "Young Reading" series, this work focuses on animals and the roles they have played in conflict.

Animals Like Us
by Kindersley, Dorling
Barcode # 042322

Find out about the world's most amazing animals and learn about their family life, how they hunt and where they live - in their very own words! Meet a marine iguana or hang out with an orangutan and discover how you can help make the world a safer place for them to live.

Anne of Green Gables
by West, Clare
Barcode # 042835

Another Fine Mess
by Bonning , Tony
Barcode # 041959

Uncle Ferdinand is coming to stay and Fox must tidy his house. But what will he do with all the rubbish? Put it down a hole? That's a good solution so long as that hole isn't another animal's home. A humorous tale with a recycling theme.

Around the Poles : Habitats
by Snedden, Robert
Barcode # 042474

Art to Make You Scared!
by Newbury,  Elizabeth
Barcode # 042345

Presents eight works of art from all around the world, which feature sea monsters, ghostly apparitions, hungry sharks, and more.

Art to Make You Smile
by Newbury,  Elizabeth
Barcode # 042328  

Presents eight works of art which features - cheeseburgers, grumpy monkeys, a terrific snowball fight, and more.South Poles; from the bottom of the ocean to the tip of the highest mountain.

Artemis Fowl and the lost colony
by Colfer, Eoin
Barcode # 042276

Arthur and the Invisibles
by Besson, Luc
Barcode # 042366

Do the Minimoys really exist? Arthur has read all about the tribe in his grandfather's notebooks, but he can hardly believe they are less than an inch tall. Until one day, he discovers a secret message and a map to the land of the Minimoys, hidden by his vanished grandfather, which sets him on a wild adventure.

Avenger
by McNab, Andy
Barcode # 042360

Danny and Elena are working for the Firm, desperately attempting to track down the vengeance-seeking Black Star before more 'Angels of Death' suicide bombers are despatched. Elena is the key to discovering the bomb-master's whereabouts as she has already made Deep Web contact. The plan is simple - locate Black Star and kill him – at whatever cost.

The Aztec Code
by Cole, Steve
Barcode # 042359

Jonah Wish is in an elite team of teenage thieves lead by master criminal Nathaniel Coldhardt. Coldhardt plans every mission with absolute precision. So when Jonah and the rest of the team break into a highly secure compound to steal a precious sword, they can't quite believe it when they discover that someone has beaten them to it. For kids who've outgrown Charlie Higson and are ready for more edgy adventure Stunning cover design Action-packed teen thriller Brilliantly plotted and researched to make for a sophisticated page-turner

Barnaby Grimes: The Curse of the Nightwolf
by Stewart, Paul
Barcode # 042274

Barnaby Grimes is a tick-tock lad, running errands in his city, day and night, and 'high-stacking around the rooftops in search of new mysteries to solve. This adventure features Barnaby who is attacked one night by an enormous dog. He kills it - but that's not the end of this particular mystery.

The Beautiful Bee Book
by Unstead, Sue
Barcode # 042329

With illustrations, simple text and fun mechanisms to lift, turn and pull, this book helps children understand the beauty of the insect kingdom.

Beauty*licious
by Clark, Lisa
Barcode # 042557

The essential go-for-it guide to feeling dazzlingly beauty*licious! Self-professed self-esteem queen, Lola Love, is back with the delicious Pink Ladies in their sparkly new quest to make teens feel fabulous! Key title The essential go-for-it guide to feeling dazzlingly beauty*licious!

Being
by Brooks , Kevin
Barcode # 042386

Sixteen-year-old Robert lies anaesthetized. A routine operation has just gone wrong. As Robert slowly wakes, he can hear, he can feel, but he can't scream. The operation isn't over. But life, as Robert knows it, is. Robert goes on the run, terrified and desperate for answers. But what if the answers are too terrifying to face?

Berserk
by Kennen, Ally
Barcode # 042199

This is a fantstic book, from the moment i picked it up, it had my gripped. chaz is a loveable rogue who manages to get himself in all kinds of trouble, which finds its way to his front door.

Best-loved Fairy Tales
by Brent, Isabelle
Barcode # 042566

An anthology of best-loved fairy tales for all ages, beautifully illustrated by Isabelle Brent.

Big Red Bath
by Jarman, Julia
Barcode # 041971

Billie and the Parent Plan
by Bryant, Ann
Barcode # 042246  

A warm and sparklingly funny novel about families, friends and fitting in. Billie is a girl with a BIG problem - her mum's getting married again, to an OLD MAN! Billie doesn't think she belongs in this new family, with her embarrassingly bald and uncool stepfather, and her posh stepsister.

Billy the Kid
by Morpurgo, Michael
Barcode # 042337

Billy's no kid - he's eighty today. He's enjoying watching the boys in the park knock a football around and this afternoon he'll be cheering on his team, Chelsea, as he has done all his life. In 1939 Billy was picked for Chelsea. Not quite nineteen, and his dreams had come true: 'Billy! Billy the Kid!' they shouted as he scored goal after goal. Surely life could get no better. But in 1939 too, the Second World War began and Billy's life was never to be the same again. Through the story of Billy the Kid, Michael Morpurgo reaches across the generations and with Michael Foreman's nostalgically vivid illustrations, creates a life with a past that will be moving and inspiring for young and old alike.

Bird
by Burnie, David
Barcode # 042488

You can be an eyewitness to the world of birds. It covers everything you ever wanted to know about our feathered friends; from the moment a chick hatches and grows in the nest, to how birds camouflage themselves, fly, hunt and feed. You can get the picture using the clip-art CD with over 100 amazing images to download. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate your room. Great for projects or just for fun, this fact-packed guide and CD shows and tells you everything you need to know about birds.

Black Beauty
Barcode # 042174

100 Things You Should Know About Mummies
by Malam, John
Barcode # 042486

100 Things You Should Know About penguins
by Bedoyere, Camilla de la
Barcode # 042333

1000 Things You Should Know About Insects
Barcode # 041954

This book provides a rich resource of information with maximum impact and minimum clutter. Exactly 1000 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended captions amplify this quick fire approach. Here are examples of the many remarkable facts you will find in insects: when threatened, grasshoppers spit a brown liquid at predators; and an ant can lift a weight up to 50 times heavier than its own body weight.

101 Ways to Save the Earth
by Bellamy, David
Barcode # 041955

Can you help to save the world? Yes, you can! You can save energy, protect wildlife, join in and help clean up the water and the air. Conservationist David Bellamy and the Friendly Whale show you how, with clear explanations and exciting green projects.

21st Century Lives Millionaires
by Gifford, Clive
Barcode # 042496

"21st Century Lives: Millionaires" is a fresh and lively approach to the achievements of today's successful businessmen and women. Find out how today's highest achievers began their careers – read about their education, their career highs and future ambitions. This is an original and exciting guide to a mixture of young talented entrepreneurs and familiar millionaires, featuring: Tom Hadfield, J.K.Rowling, Bill Gates, Ajaz Ahmed, Richard Branson, Elle Macpherson, Steve Jobs, Anita Roddick, Jamie Oliver, Athina Roussel, Adam Afriyie, Charlotte Church, John Frieda, James Dyson and Simon Fuller.

Abela: The Girl Who Saw Lions
by Doherty, Berlie
Barcode # 042224

"Be strong, my Abela." These are the last words of Abela's mother in their HIV/Aids stricken African village, where it seems that to live or to die, to be sick or to be healthy, is just a matter of chance. It takes all Abela's strength to survive her Uncle Thomas' scheming to get to Europe, but what will be her fate as an illegal immigrant?

Actual Size
by Jenkins, Steve
Barcode # 041951

Just how big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world's largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that is bigger than your head? Sometimes facts and figures don't tell the whole story. In this visually stunning book, seeing is believing as Steve Jenkins illustrates animals both large and small at their actual size.

The Adventures of Sinbad
by Daynes, Katie
Barcode # 042573

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Bullard, Nick
Barcode # 042819

Agent Orange
by Butcher, A J
Barcode # 042370

This stand-alone Spy High novel is filled with action, excitement, gadgets and hormonal frenzies and featuring an explosive storyline that may spell the end of Spy High for ever.

Akimbo and the crocodile man
by McCall Smith, Alexander
Barcode # 041822

Akimbo and the Lions
by McCall Smith, Alexander
Barcode # 042146

There's a hungry lion stealing cattle, and Akimbo's father has to catch it! But instead, he traps a cub. The cub won't survive for long without its mother. Can Akimbo help save it? The second Akimbo adventure from Alexander McCall Smith.

Aladdin and His Magical Lamp
by Daynes, Katie
Barcode # 042611

This story is full of illustrations and includes cartoon speech bubbles to help bring characters to life. It encourages independent reading, and covers a wide variety of subject matter.

The Alchemyst
by Scott, Michael
Barcode # 042396               

He holds the secret that can end the world. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on 28 September 1330. Nearly seven hundred years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty.

The Amazing Adventures of Ulysses
by Webb, Vivian
Barcode # 042617               

Amazing Earth
by Maisner, Heather
Barcode # 041974

Explains the Earth's structure and key features. This book explores different aspects of our planet, taking you from the very centre of Earth's core to the outer reaches of the North and South Poles; from the bottom of the ocean to the tip of the highest mountain.

Ancient Appetites
by McGann, Oisin
Barcode # 042289

Nate Wildenstern's brother has been killed, and the finger is pointed at him. After nearly two years, eighteen-year-old Nate returns home to the family empire ruled by his father - the ruthless Wildenstern Patriarch. But Nate's life is soon shattered by his brother's death.

Angel
by McNish, Cliff
Barcode # 042383

This unusual fantasy about a girl who, obsessed with angels, actaully finds she is one, is made plausible by a very strong depiction of the underpining pattern of teenage anxieties and everyday angst.

Animal Disguises
by Weber, Belinda
Barcode # 042494

Introduces readers to the tricks that animals use to hide from predators, from changing their skin colour to blend into the background to pretending to be dead. Ages 4-8+.

Animal Homes
by Wilkes, Angela
Barcode # 042495

Animal Worlds
Barcode # 041945

Animals at war
by Geroge, Isabel
Barcode # 042603

Find out how elephants helped Hannibal attack Rome, why pigeons saved hundreds of lives in World Wars 1 and 2 and how a little donkey called Murphy came to the rescue of wounded soldiers in WW I, along with many other stories of courage. Part of "Young Reading" series, this work focuses on animals and the roles they have played in conflict.

Animals Like Us
by Kindersley, Dorling
Barcode # 042322

Find out about the world's most amazing animals and learn about their family life, how they hunt and where they live - in their very own words! Meet a marine iguana or hang out with an orangutan and discover how you can help make the world a safer place for them to live.

Anne of Green Gables
by West, Clare
Barcode # 042835

Another Fine Mess
by Bonning , Tony
Barcode # 041959

Uncle Ferdinand is coming to stay and Fox must tidy his house. But what will he do with all the rubbish? Put it down a hole? That's a good solution so long as that hole isn't another animal's home. A humorous tale with a recycling theme.

Around the Poles : Habitats
by Snedden, Robert
Barcode # 042474

Art to Make You Scared!
by Newbury,  Elizabeth
Barcode # 042345

Presents eight works of art from all around the world, which feature sea monsters, ghostly apparitions, hungry sharks, and more.

Art to Make You Smile
by Newbury,  Elizabeth
Barcode # 042328  

Presents eight works of art which features - cheeseburgers, grumpy monkeys, a terrific snowball fight, and more.South Poles; from the bottom of the ocean to the tip of the highest mountain.

Artemis Fowl and the lost colony
by Colfer, Eoin
Barcode # 042276

Arthur and the Invisibles
by Besson, Luc
Barcode # 042366

Do the Minimoys really exist? Arthur has read all about the tribe in his grandfather's notebooks, but he can hardly believe they are less than an inch tall. Until one day, he discovers a secret message and a map to the land of the Minimoys, hidden by his vanished grandfather, which sets him on a wild adventure.

Avenger
by McNab, Andy
Barcode # 042360

Danny and Elena are working for the Firm, desperately attempting to track down the vengeance-seeking Black Star before more 'Angels of Death' suicide bombers are despatched. Elena is the key to discovering the bomb-master's whereabouts as she has already made Deep Web contact. The plan is simple - locate Black Star and kill him – at whatever cost.

The Aztec Code
by Cole, Steve
Barcode # 042359

Jonah Wish is in an elite team of teenage thieves lead by master criminal Nathaniel Coldhardt. Coldhardt plans every mission with absolute precision. So when Jonah and the rest of the team break into a highly secure compound to steal a precious sword, they can't quite believe it when they discover that someone has beaten them to it. For kids who've outgrown Charlie Higson and are ready for more edgy adventure Stunning cover design Action-packed teen thriller Brilliantly plotted and researched to make for a sophisticated page-turner

Barnaby Grimes: The Curse of the Nightwolf
by Stewart, Paul
Barcode # 042274

Barnaby Grimes is a tick-tock lad, running errands in his city, day and night, and 'high-stacking around the rooftops in search of new mysteries to solve. This adventure features Barnaby who is attacked one night by an enormous dog. He kills it - but that's not the end of this particular mystery.

The Beautiful Bee Book
by Unstead, Sue
Barcode # 042329

With illustrations, simple text and fun mechanisms to lift, turn and pull, this book helps children understand the beauty of the insect kingdom.

Beauty*licious
by Clark, Lisa
Barcode # 042557

The essential go-for-it guide to feeling dazzlingly beauty*licious! Self-professed self-esteem queen, Lola Love, is back with the delicious Pink Ladies in their sparkly new quest to make teens feel fabulous! Key title The essential go-for-it guide to feeling dazzlingly beauty*licious!

Being
by Brooks , Kevin
Barcode # 042386

Sixteen-year-old Robert lies anaesthetized. A routine operation has just gone wrong. As Robert slowly wakes, he can hear, he can feel, but he can't scream. The operation isn't over. But life, as Robert knows it, is. Robert goes on the run, terrified and desperate for answers. But what if the answers are too terrifying to face?

Berserk
by Kennen, Ally
Barcode # 042199

This is a fantstic book, from the moment i picked it up, it had my gripped. chaz is a loveable rogue who manages to get himself in all kinds of trouble, which finds its way to his front door.

Best-loved Fairy Tales
by Brent, Isabelle
Barcode # 042566

An anthology of best-loved fairy tales for all ages, beautifully illustrated by Isabelle Brent.

Big Red Bath
by Jarman, Julia
Barcode # 041971

Billie and the Parent Plan
by Bryant, Ann
Barcode # 042246  

A warm and sparklingly funny novel about families, friends and fitting in. Billie is a girl with a BIG problem - her mum's getting married again, to an OLD MAN! Billie doesn't think she belongs in this new family, with her embarrassingly bald and uncool stepfather, and her posh stepsister.

Billy the Kid
by Morpurgo, Michael
Barcode # 042337

Billy's no kid - he's eighty today. He's enjoying watching the boys in the park knock a football around and this afternoon he'll be cheering on his team, Chelsea, as he has done all his life. In 1939 Billy was picked for Chelsea. Not quite nineteen, and his dreams had come true: 'Billy! Billy the Kid!' they shouted as he scored goal after goal. Surely life could get no better. But in 1939 too, the Second World War began and Billy's life was never to be the same again. Through the story of Billy the Kid, Michael Morpurgo reaches across the generations and with Michael Foreman's nostalgically vivid illustrations, creates a life with a past that will be moving and inspiring for young and old alike.

Bird
by Burnie, David
Barcode # 042488

You can be an eyewitness to the world of birds. It covers everything you ever wanted to know about our feathered friends; from the moment a chick hatches and grows in the nest, to how birds camouflage themselves, fly, hunt and feed. You can get the picture using the clip-art CD with over 100 amazing images to download. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate your room. Great for projects or just for fun, this fact-packed guide and CD shows and tells you everything you need to know about birds.

Black Beauty
Barcode # 042174

The Black Tattoo
by Enthoven, Sam
Barcode # 042207

Jack doesn't know what he's got himself into. One minute he and his best friend Charlie were up in Chinatown having crispy duck with Charlie's dad (and Jack was having to listen to Charlie shouting at his dad for leaving his mum) – then next minute they were in a room above a theatre, with some of the strangest characters they'd ever encountered.

Blade of Fire
by Hill, Stuart
Barcode # 042436

Blart 2: The Boy Who Was Wanted Dead or Alive - or Both
by Barker, Dominic
Barcode # 042286

Just as Blart is settling down to enjoy his teenage years on a fabulous pig farm with the proceeds from saving the world, Capablanca returns - with bad news. A terrible oversight in his world-saving research has led to accusations of no less than collusion with evil Zoltab himself. Now he is a wanted man - and so, by association, is Blart.

Blood beast
by Shan, Darren
Barcode # 042196

The master of horror returns with a new spine-tingling adventure in the fifth title of the Demonata.

Bloodbones
by Green, Jonathon
Barcode # 042446

Bloodline
by Brooks , Kevin
Barcode # 042445

Bloodsong
by Burgess, Melvin
Barcode # 042425

Forced into the clutches of a bloodthirsty dragon, Sigurd is fighting not only for his life, but for the survival of an apocalyptic Britain. For Sigurd is the golden warrior boy blessed with the courage of a hero and the strength of a lion. Can he fulfil his destiny and overcome the tyranny that threatens to destroy him?

Boffin Boy and the Invaders from Space
by Orme, David
Barcode # 042612

Part of a series of 12 books designed for struggling readers aged 8 to 14, this title features Rick Storm, an extremely clever 14-year old, who is only interested in science. When his father is killed, he vows to use his scientific skills to fight evil - as Boffin Boy.

The Bone Room
by Cassidy, Anne
Barcode # 042263

Bookworms Club Gold: Stories for Reading Circles
by Furr, Mark
Barcode # 042578

The Boy in the Burning House
by Wynne-Jones, Tim
Barcode # 042220

Ruth Rose, the wild and troubled stepdaughter of the local preacher, thinks she knows the truth behind the disappearance of Jim Hawkin's father. Jim doesn't want to believe her crazy theories, but gradually he and Rose find themselves caught up in a dangerous web of secrets from a dark and unsettling past.

Boy: Tales of Childhood and Going Solo
by Dahl, Roald
Barcode # 042421

The Boys' Book: How to be the Best at Everything
by Enright, Dominique
Barcode # 042417

Explains: how to build a basic raft; how to write in secret code; how to find water in the desert; how to read a compass; how to get an egg in a bottle; how to make a boomerang; how to win at conkers; how to find treasure; how to make fire; how to tie essential knots; how to make stink bombs; how to row a boat; and how to hypnotize a chicken.

The Boys Who Saved the World
by Mills, Sam
Barcode # 042292

Jon knows what he has to do. If he isn't strong, everyone in his school is going to die. Or so he's been told by Jeremiah, the manipulative, deluded leader of the Brotherhood of Hebetheus - a group of lonely, damaged boys. But when the boys become convinced that a classmate is involved in a plot to blow up the school, they know they must act.

Breathe: A Ghost Story
by McNish, Cliff
Barcode # 042407

A chilling story of the supernatural for readers of 11+.

Bunker 10
by Henderson, J A
Barcode # 042231

At eight o'clock in the evening, on Friday 24th December 2007, Pinewood Military Installation exploded. The blast devastated the remote highland valley where the base was located. No official cause was given for the incident. Inside Pinewood were 185 male and female military personnel, and seven children. This is the story of their last day.

Burnout
by Swindells, Robert
Barcode # 042451

Butter-finger
by Cattel, Bob
Barcode # 042158

Riccardo Small lives on the Island. He's the smallest boy in his class at school, and he loves cricket. In fact, he's a walking cricket encyclopaedia and can tell you the averages of every West Indian test match player in history, the names of all the cricket grounds in the world and more besides. But Riccardo also loves poetry and songs - especially calypso. When he is dropped from the cricket team after missing a vital catch, Riccardo wanders the island, taking refuge in his poems. He meets Count Crayfish, an eccentric figure, well known on the Island for his triumphs in the Calypso Competition, and together they think of a way in which Riccardo can still help the cricket team.

Buzz!
by Bingham, Charlotte
Barcode # 042510

Swot up on your favourite creepy crawlies. Imagine a world without insects and creepy crawlies - there'd be no air conditioning, Australia would be knee-deep in dung, there'd be no flowers, probably no apple pies, and who knows, maybe even you wouldn't be around! Flies, mites, snails, spiders, ants, beetles, bees and bugs, you name it, "Buzz" has got it: every kind of creeping, crawling, flying, sticking, stinging, poisoning, recycling, murdering, marching, jumping, regurgitating, buzzing one of them: what they look like, what they do, ways to eat them and how they have changed history. When you've read enough, press the cool sound-chip on the cover and Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz off!

Caddy Ever After
by McKay , Hilary
Barcode # 042195

It's Valentines Day and everything's changing in the Casson household. Caddy has fallen in love and is getting married ...but not to Michael. With a wedding to plan, everything's crazier than usual in the Casson household. But it's Permanent Rose who's taking the news the hardest. She made a promise to Michael - how is she going to keep it.

The Call of the Wild
by Bullard, Nick
Barcode # Bullard, Nick

The Canterville Ghost
by Escott, John
Barcode # 042831

Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People
by Pilkey, Dav
Barcode # 042305

The wait is over. Dav Pilkey's beloved Captain Underpants returns to face his nemesis - the evil Captain Blunderpants - with the help of two new superheroes, Great-Granny Girdle and Boxer Boy.

Captain Wag the Pirate Dog
by Terry, Michael
Barcode # 042353

Captain Wag the pirate dog has been a bit down on his luck. Until, shiver me timbers, he finds a treasure map! Captain Wag wastes no time in getting his friends One-Eye Jack and Old Scratch to help find the treasure. They set sail and overcome terrible storms and ferocious sea monsters. They are nearly at their destination when they are attacked and boarded by Pirate Ginger Tom and his crew, the fiercest cats on the seas. Pirate Ginger Tom has heard about Captain Wag's treasure and wants it all for himself. But treasure fit to gladden the heart of any dog just might not find favour with a pirate cat. This is a rollicking piratical picture book with a twist in the tail that both boys and girls will love.

Case Closed: v. 13
by Aoyama, Gosho
Barcode # 042543

The Case of the Missing Cats (Dragon Detective Agency)
by Jones, Gareth P.
Barcode # 042308

When Dirk Dilly gets a call from Holly asking him to help her find her missing cat, he thinks that the case will be very tedious. However, soon he and the intrepid Holly are engaged in a life or death struggle in which the missing cats play only a small part. This is a case that will seriously test Dilly's detective skills as he finds himself up against some very dangerous foes!

The Case of the Wayward Professor (Dragon Detective Agency)
by Jones, Gareth P.
Barcode # 042147

When Dirk Dilly gets a call from a distraught wife, he does not expect much in the way of exciting crimes to solve, but he sets off to follow the husband anyway. He couldn't be more wrong and soon he is up to his scaly neck in stolen government secrets, wicked and treacherous dragons, and a confused Prime Minister's son. Of course, nothing is too difficult when you can rely on a good friend like Holly to help you out.

Castle
by Platt, Richard
Barcode # 042331

Take an incredible journey to 13th century Krak des Chevaliers and experience life inside a medieval castle. A horseman arrives with urgent news that the sultan's army is on its way to attack! Weave your way through the great halls, towers, turrets and passages as the message is passed on among the knights: 'Prepare for battle!' Breathtaking digital imagery takes you into the heart of the fortress. Meet the 'fighting monks', find out what it was like to be under siege in a medieval castle and see how everyday life was very different to your own. Eyewitness accounts and action-packed scenes turn discovering about castles into an edge-of-your seat adventure. Bring the past to life in your bedroom with the gigantic panoramic poster! It is brilliant for homework and school projects or just for fun.

Castle Of Wizardry
by Eddings, David
Barcode # 042368

Garion and his companions have the Orb of Aldur, carried by an innocent young boy, and must return it to its rightful home on the pommel of the sword in the Great Hall on the island of Riva. As they journey across the lands, Murgo soldiers and Grolim sorcerers try to stop them.                    

Castle Under Seige
by Dargie, Richard
Barcode # 042531

This series looks at how castles were built, castle life, castles under siege and knights and castles. Each book has wonderful photographs and illustrations to help readers as well as revealing an interesting fact on each page.

The Cat Kin
by Green, Nick
Barcode # 042237

Everyone who came across the strange gym class was looking for something else. What they found was mysterious Mrs Powell with her silent feet and unnerving stare and pashki, a lost art from an age when cats were worshipped as gods. But Ben and Tiffany wonder: Who is their eccentric old teacher? And why are they suddenly able to see in the dark?

Cats
by Pipe, Jim
Barcode # 042759

Read the words, look at the pictures and play the games! Young children will love reading these colourful books on their own, with a parent or teacher.

Cats and Kittens
by Starke, Katherine
Barcode # 042338

This is a delightful series of books offering a helping hand for young pet owners who want to know how to look after their pets properly.

Celebrating a Birthday
by Auld, Mary
Barcode # 042535

A series that looks at and celebrates shared family life and the part children play in it.

Charlotte's Web
by White, E.B.
Barcode # 042154

One of the most beloved children's classics of all time tells the story of how a little girl named                   Fern, with the help of a kind spider, saved one special pig. This is the bestselling, much-loved classic with a new cover look to tie in with the blockbuster film.

Chasing Vermeer
by Balliett, Blue
Barcode # 042282

Chemical Secret
by Vicary, Tim
Barcode # 042816

Children's Atlas
by Wright, David
Barcode # 042554

An illustrated world atlas for 7-12 year olds. It contains maps combined with fascinating facts about the countries of the world to provide geographical information for young readers. It is organised in the following sequence: first Europe, then its land neighbour Asia, followed by Africa, Australia and Oceania, North America and South America.

Children's Book of Baking
by Patchett, Fiona
Barcode # 042485

A Christmas Carol
by West, Clare
Barcode # 042812

Christopher Mouse: The Tale of a Small Traveller
by Wise, William
Barcode # 042141

Christopher Mouse is the charming, timeless tale of a white mouse who, in the course of being bought, sold and traded by good children, bad children and some in between, manages to escape through a museum and finally finds his way to a happy home. Along the way he becomes something of a poet, and as endearing an animal as any child could wish for.

Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now
by Child, Lauren
Barcode # 042318

There seems to be an awful lot in Clarice's life to worry about and when she finds herself unable to sleep at night, she follows Ruby Redfort's advice and devises a Worst Worries list. But Clarice soon realises that your worst worry is the worry you haven't even thought to worry about. And, as Clarice's world dissolves into chaos and confusion - falling down house, arguing parents, and another term with Mrs Wilberton - she realises just how true this is...

Classroom Jokes
by Smith, Alastair
Barcode # 042457

A joke book all about the perennially popular subject of schools and teachers. Brightly illustrated, it seeks to keep children laughing from cover to cover. The size and format of the volume should make it easy to pop into a school bag.

Cloud Busting
by Blackman , Malorie
Barcode # 042136

Despite his Mum's insistence, Sam doesn't want to be friends with Davey, he thinks Davey's a first class, grade A, top of the dung heap moron. But one day Davey saves Sam's life and a bond is formed between them. Sam is still embarrassed to be seen with Davey, but little by little he has to admit, when it's just the two of them, Davey is a lot of fun. But then something terrible happens to Davey...Told in verse, in first person, this is the touching story of an extraordinary friendship, that changes two boys lives for ever. An uplifting tale that truly sings out.

The Clumsy Crocodile
by Everett , Felicity
Barcode # 042591

A set that contains an "Usborne Young Reading" book and a CD or cassette. The CD/cassette features music and sound effects to accompany reading of the book. These books combine stories with easy-reading text, and are specifically for children who have recently started to read independently.

The Coldstone Conflict
by Stone, David lee
Barcode # 042238

Vanquish has returned to Illmoor after an age in exile, and none can stand against him. To make matters worse, the continent's greatest hero has become a vessel for the dark god's spirit and a relentless army of possessed zombies has been formed out of the mindless people of Dullitch. Can Illmoor unite to face its greatest enemy yet?

Coll the Storyteller's Tales of Enchantment
by Coats, Lucy
Barcode # 042568  

A lively journey through Celtic folklore and history for newly-confident fans of fantasy, myth and epic storytelling.

Collins Children's Pictorial Atlas
Barcode # 042498  
This highly illustrated pictorial atlas is designed to take children on a journey of discovery around the countries of the world.

Connor's Eco Den
by Goodhart , Pippa
Barcode # 042303

The Hogg family are bursting out of their small house so Mr Hogg challenges his three sons to build an extra bedroom themselves. An utterly original and engaging story filled with facts about the environment.

Cows in Action: The Moo-my's Curse
by Cole, Steve
Barcode # 042450

Professor McMoo is a very clever cow. He has managed to build himself a time machine from discarded farming machinery. They are also star agents of the CIA - Cows in Action, a crack team of cow commandos! Some cows in the future try to use the technology of time travel to interfere with history - and the Prof has to help stop that!

Captives
by Pow, Tom
Barcode # 042201

Even in his wildest nightmares, Martin could never have predicted what would happen when his family sign up for two day's trekking in the National Park during their holiday on the beautiful island of Santa Clara. This book presents a story about ten people thrown together under extraordinary circumstances and with devastating consequences.

Craig's Crocodile
by Powell, Jillian
Barcode # 042306

Leapfrog Rhyme Time" is an extension of the hugely popular "Leapfrog" series. Brightly illustrated rhyming stories with large text format by top authors and illustrators help develop language awareness. Text and images interact to help develop visual literacy. It is compiled in consultation with Dr Barrie Wade, Professor of English in Education at the University of Birmingham.

Crazy Creatures
by Arbuthnott, Gill
Barcode # 042310

Crime and Detection (Usborne True Stories)
by Harvey, Gill
Barcode # 042492

Contains stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds. This title includes maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading.

The Crime Lord
by Shadow, Jak
Barcode # 042562

The Crunching, Munching Caterpillar
by Cain, Sheridan
Barcode # 042325

Caterpillar longs to be able to fly. He envies Bumblebee his wings, and he wishes he could soar through the air like a bird. But all he can do is crunch and munch his way through a blackberry bush. When Butterfly comes along she smiles a secret smile because she knows something Caterpillar doesn't!

Crusade
by Laird, Elizabeth
Barcode # 042363

Cry Freedom
by Briley, John
Barcode # 042843

Cult Fiction: Art and Comics
by Gravett, Paul
Barcode # 042483

This title explores the relationship between comic and cartoon imagery and contemporary art. The combination of word and image, and its resultant layering of language and culture, has long attracted fine artists. Characterised by their directness and accessibility, the comic book, cartoon strip and one-frame gag are recurring motifs in 20th century art, providing a platform for societal and political critiques and an opportunity to address issues of race, gender and violence. "Cult Fiction" presents the work of artists who produce comics and cartoons as part of their practice and those who employ the language of the comic in their work, borrowing from stylistic sources across high and low culture.

The Curse of the Ravens
by Lisle, Rebecca
Barcode # 042291

The breathtaking sequel to The Curse of the Toads.

Daft Bat
by Willis , Jeanne
Barcode # 041944

All the young wild animals think Bat is mad. How can she say that a tree has the trunk at the top and the leaves at the bottom? Until, that is, they consult wise Owl who suggests that if they just try looking at things from Bat's point of view, they might see things very differently.

Danger Zone: The Devil's Breath
by Gilman, David
Barcode # 042218

Soon after escaping an assassin that bursts from the shadows to try and kill him in the dark windswept grounds of his school in Dartmoor, Max Gordon discovers that his explorer father has also gone missing. whoever is behind Max's fathers disappearance is determined to get rid of Max too. For good. This book is suitable for ages 9+.

The Dark Portal
by Jarvis, Robin
Barcode # 042378

In the sewers of Deptford, there lurks a dark presence which fills the tunnels with fear: Jupiter, an evil being who aims to take over the world. Worshipped by the fearsome rats, Jupiter's dreams could well come true. Can the mice ever survive against such evil? Or have they lost the comfortable world they once knew for ever?

A Darkling Plain
by Reeve, Philip
Barcode # 042411

Completing the adventures that began with "Mortal Engines", this book features Wren Natsworthy who is enjoying life as an aviatrix. Meanwhile the fragile truce between the Green Storm and the Traction Cities splinters and hostility breaks out again. Events are set on a collision course as things end where they began, with London.

Darkside
by Becker, Tom
Barcode # 042374

Your home's been attacked. Your dad's in an asylum. You're running for your life. And there's nowhere to hide. You've stumbled on the city's greatest secret: Darkside. Incredibly dangerous and unimaginably exciting. Darkside is ruled by Jack the Ripper's children - a place where nightmares walk the streets. You think you're in trouble now, but.....

Deadline
by Townsend, John
Barcode # 042576

Deadly Creatures Dictionary  : An A to Z of dangerous animals
by Twist, Clint
Barcode # 042507

Introduces young readers to the fascinating world of deadly creatures. This dictionary features each animal illustrated in full colour and presented in alphabetical order. It teaches about the fascinating variety of fierce animals, from grizzly bears, lions, and pythons to black widow spiders, poison-dart frogs, and royal flycatchers.

The Death of Karen Silkwood
by Hannam, Joyce
Barcode # 042834

Deep Waters
by Larry, H I
Barcode # 042575

Zac Power is the ultimate boy hero with a secret spying career. No mission is impossible for him. Zac tracks down the enemy and saves the day every time. He has super-cool gadgets. Who is attacking the world's petrol tankers in the freezing Great Icy Pole? How can Zac find the Vanishing Tomb and rescue a secret agent?

Dennis the Menace: The Complete Menace!
Barcode # 042456

Find out what chaos is caused in this bind-up of four of the best-selling Dennis books, 12 stories in total.

Devil for Sale
by Richardson, E E
Barcode # 042255

Dino-dinners
by Manning, Mick
Barcode # 042132

It's dino-dinnertime but who eats what, and who eats who? How do we know what dinosaurs ate? Who hunted as a team? Who ate with their head in the treetops, and who ate absolutely anything they could find? Discover exactly what is on the menu, as you are invited to attend this dinner party with a difference!

Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish
by Foreman, Michael
Barcode # 041969

One day, when man had set out for a distant star, the dinosaurs came back to life and tidied up the barren wastes he had left behind him. Man was only allowed back when he agreed that the earth should be shared and enjoyed by everyone.

The Divided City
by Breslin, Theresa
Barcode # 042413

A young man lies bleeding in the street in Glasgow. Graham doesn't want to be involved. He just wants to play football with his new mate, Joe. But when he witnesses a shocking moment of violence, suddenly he and Joe are involved; with Catholics and Protestants, a young Muslim asylum-seeker and his girlfriend, and all the old rivalries and fears. Promotional Information: A gripping tale of two boys - one a Catholic, one a Protestant - whose attempt to help an            outsider is set against the sectarian prejudices around them in Glasgow when the annual Orange Walks begin.

Doctor Who : Creatures and Demons
by Richards, Justin
Barcode # 042350

This is the third in BBC's bestselling series of "Doctor Who" monster guides. With exclusive photographs, concept drawings, diagrams and FX models, this is a lavishly illustrated collection of the scariest monsters from "Doctor Who". Written by "Doctor Who" expert Justin Richards, this is the follow up book to the best selling "Aliens and Enemies" and "Monsters and Villains".

Doctor Who : Visual Dictionary
by Darling, Andrew
Barcode # 042352

Doctor Who: The Visual Dictionary is a lavishly illustrated guide to all the characters, aliens,                    monsters, locations and technology of the successful new Doctor Who series.

A Dog for Life
by Matthews,  L.S.
Barcode # 042156

My brother Tom was ill. So ill, they couldn't even say if he was going to get better. But for me and Tom, the worst thing of all was that they wanted to take our dog away. To avoid infection, they said. Well, if anything was going to stop Tom getting better, that was it. I had to save our dog. But once we'd set off, nothing turned out the way we'd planned ...

Double or Die
by Higson, Charlie
Barcode # 042387

James Bond is no ordinary boy. In North London cemetery, a professor is kidnapped at gunpoint. A suspicious letter crammed with cryptic clues arrives at Eton. To decipher the deadly mystery, James Bond must take a series of dangerous gambles. Once the code is cracked, he has just forty-eight hours to save the professor from the dark forces.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Barcode # 042169

Dragon Rider
by Funke,  Cornelia
Barcode # 042144

A dragon. A boy. A journey. Firedrake, a brave young dragon, his loyal brownie friend Sorrel and a lonely boy called Ben are united as if by destiny. Together, they embark on a magical journey to find the legendary place where silver dragons can live in peace for ever. With only a curious map and the whispered memories of an old dragon to guide them, they fly across moonlit lands and seas to reach the highest mountains in the world. Along the way, they discover extraordinary new friends in unlikely places and a courage they never knew they had. Just as well, for the greatest enemy of all is never far behind them - a heartless monster from the past who's been waiting a very long time to destroy the last dragons on earth.

Dream On
by Rai , Bali
Barcode # 042258

Eldest : Inheritance Book 2
by Paolini, Christopher
Barcode # 042427

Darkness falls...Despair abounds...Evil reigns...Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn. Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life...

Electricity : Ways into Science
by Riley, Peter
Barcode # 042471

Aims to introduce basic scientific principles from daily experience.

The Elephant Man
by Vicary, Tim
Barcode # 042825

Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the mist
by Kessler, Liz
Barcode # 042264

More mermaid magic in the third adventure of Emily Windsnap.

The Emperor's New Clothes: Gift Edition
by Davidson, Susanna
Barcode # 042593

The End
by Snicket, Lemony
Barcode # 042233

Like an off-key violin concert, the Roman Empire, or food poisoning, all things must come to an end. The final installment in Mr Snicket's baker's dozen of books, this book answers readers' questions such as: Will Count Olaf prevail? Will the Baudelaires survive? and, Will the series end happily?

Endymion Spring
by Skelton, Matthew
Barcode # 042409

A young boy without a voice - whose five-hundred-year-old story is about to explode in the twenty-first century. Set in present-day Oxford and Germany at the dawn of printing, one magical book sets two boys' worlds alight – bringing them unimaginable danger, excitement and power.

Escape
by Dowsell, Paul
Barcode # 042249

Part of the "True Stories" series, this book contains stories of heroism, bravery and battling the                   odds. It contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading.

Escape from Genopolis
by Berry-Hart, Tess
Barcode # 042266

Arlo enjoys life as a Citizen of Genopolis - until the authorities discover he has a dangerous secret. Usha is a runaway slave-girl, stalked by nightmares she cannot understand. Both are outlaws in a city gripped by terror, where there are few to protect them, and fewer they can trust. This book presents this adventure set in future world.

Extreme Weather
by Farndon,  John
Barcode # 042332

Journey across oceans and continents to experience the most extreme weather on the planet. Far out to sea, clouds form together as towering thunderheads, building and gathering strength. As the winds climb to incredible speed, the storm is ready to unleash terrible destruction: and it's heading straight for the city! Fantastic digital imagery takes you right into the heart of devastating tornadoes, hurricanes, storm surges, monsoons and blizzards. See lightning strike, find out how rain develops and visit the foggiest place in the world. Eyewitness accounts from a twister survivor and action-packed scenes turn meeting mother nature into an extreme adventure. Bring the weather inside with the gigantic panoramic poster - it'll blow you away! This book is brilliant for homework and school projects or just for fun.

Fairies to the Rescue
by McKain, Kelly
Barcode # 042550

Do you believe in fairies? Daisy is in big trouble. It's up to Katie and her fairy friends to come to                   the rescue - but how?

Fairy Riding School
by McKain, Kelly
Barcode # 042548

Do you believe in fairies? Daisy is in big trouble. It's up to Katie and her fairy friends to come to                   the rescue - but how?

The Fall
by Muchamore, Robert
Barcode # 042537

Part of the bestselling "Cherub" series, this book features James uncovering corruption where he least suspects it.

Fame School: Secret Ambition
by Jefferies, Cindy
Barcode # 042240  

Model twins Pop and looly have always done everything together. But one of them has a secret ambition, getting a place at Rockley Park School for talented performers. Ages 8+ years.

Fantastic four : the world' greatest superteam
by Kelly, Neil
Barcode # 042607

Fantastic fun with the Fantastic Four! Ever wondered how Reed got his bullet-proof body? How Sue Richards became invisible? Or how Johnny Storm ignited into a human torch? Discover everything you ever wanted to know about this super team - from how they got their amazing powers, to their fantastic equipment and evil enemies: Doctor Doom, Puppet Master, Psycho-Man and more. Packed with pictures of your favourite heroes and villains, it's an out-of-this-world read.

The Fantastical Adventures of the Invisible Boy
by Alexander, Lloyd
Barcode # 042434

A riotousy funny and deeply personal story of wonder, discovery and friendship, full of eccentric characters and fantastical adventures, by one of America's best-loved authors.

Fantastically Funny Stories
by Rosen, Michael
Barcode # 042307

Short stories to make you howl! This hilarious collection will get a laugh from any reader! More than 25 short stories feature characters like a rogue elephant, a short-sighted dentist, naughty schoolboys and little girls who ask a lot of questions. Brilliantly illustrated by Mik Brown, these short stories are great fun to share with friends and family.

The Fighting Pit
by Coleman , Michael
Barcode # 042270

After escaping the Howling Tower, Benjamin is determined to find out where his parents are. But the two friends are unable to avoid capture, and when Benjamin rebels violently against the Queen's attempts at obedience training, he finds himself facing a worse horror than he ever could have imagined... What will be the future for him and Mops?

Final Lap
by Rose, Malcolm
Barcode # 042281

Someone is trying to Sabotage the Youth International Games. When the Organizer of the Games vanishes, The Authorities call in Luke Harding to investigate a series of accidents at the construction site. With the help of Malc and his girlfriend Jade, Luke closes in on the killer. But will Luke be able to overtake Spoilsport on the final lap?

Finding the Fox
by Sparkes, Ali
Barcode # 042159

Dax Jones is an ordinary schoolboy ...until something extraordinary happens one day. Whilst frightened for his life, he inexplicably changes into a fox! Before long, both a government agent and an ambitious young journalist are on his tail. The agent tells him that he is one of several children, with special powers and he's been offered a place at a secret government school, where he can develop and learn to control, his powers…..

First Book of Fire Trucks and Rescue Vehicles
by Coppendale, Jean
Barcode # 042339  

A bright, fun book about fire trucks and rescue vehicles for young readers.Includes lifeboats, rescue helicopters and motorbike patrols.

First Book of Tractors and Farm Vehicles
by Coppendale, Jean
Barcode # 042343

First Book of Trains
by Coppendale, Jean
Barcode # 042341

First Book of Trucks
by Jean Coppendale
Barcode # 042342

Flash the Sheepdog
by Fidl,er, Kathleen
Barcode # 042542

Tom Stokes is an orphan. His sister is going to America to get married, and he goes to his uncle's farm. Life on the hill-farm, with his new friend Elspeth, and Flash, becomes adventurous and challenging. Then his sister writes that Tom can come and live with her in America, and he is faced with the most difficult decision of his life.

The Flight of the Silver Turtle
by Fardell, John
Barcode # 042416

Sam and Marcia are back in Edinburgh with Zara, Ben and Professor Ampersand. The friends are helping to build an electric-powered flying boat when they stumble across an old photograph - a clue that leads them on to the trail of a long-lost secret invention that could change the world.

Flush
by Hiaasen, Carl
Barcode # 042393

Noah's dad, Paine, is a kind but slightly irresponsible fisherman who is passionate about saving the local Florida aquatic life. When Paine discovers that a local businessman is running a scam from his casino boat, he takes the law into his own hands, sinks the boat and ends up in jail. Noah and his sister Abbey, take up the fight for justice. Promotional Information: A hilarious tale of sewage and the seedy underbelly of Florida, from the funniest, most original children's crime writer alive.

The Forgotten Spell
by Dent , Louisa
Barcode # 042161

The Fourth Horseman
by Thompson , Kate 1956-
Barcode # 042435

The first time Laurie and her dad see the white rider watching them from the shadows of the trees, he is alone. Is the rider somehow linked to the genetic research into squirrels that Laurie is helping her dad with in the lab? She discovers what the riders mean but will it be too late to stop the inevitable events that has been set in motion?

Frankenstein
by Nobes, Patrick
Barcode # 042811

Freaks of Nature: Cautionary Tales for Lovers of Squeam!
by Rix, Jamie
Barcode # 042448

Funny, shocking, rude and anarchic stories, perfect for the 8+ market.

Freaky Food Experiments (Horrible Science Handbooks)
by Arnold, Nick
Barcode # 042489

This work contains experiments with the squishy bits left in. So you're not allowed to play with your food? Well, why not experiment on it instead? Create awesome alien eggs. Sample spiders in jelly. Get stuck into gruesome goo. It contains over 20 eye-popping experiments to make your stomach squirm.

Fur
by Harper, Meg
Barcode # 042216

Synopsis Grace has always loved the sea, and feels drawn to it more and more as she passes her 14th birthday. Yet there are many distractions back on dry land. And then there are the worries about the unique downy skin that she constantly tries to hide - what will people say if they realise she has fur growing all over her body?

George Saves the World by Lunchtime
by Readman, Jo
Barcode # 041982

George is determined to save the world by lunchtime, but he's not quite sure how. Grandpa suggests they start by recycling the yoghurt pot from his breakfast, putting his banana peel in the compost pile, and hanging the washing to dry in the sun. A bike trip to the recycling bank, charity shop and local farmers' market show how recycling and re-using materials, and using less petrol and local produce can really help save the world. George even gets a favourite toy fixed!

Gerbils
by Howell, Laura
Barcode # 042757  

Two new titles in this popular series of essential guides introducing young children to responsible pet ownership. Adorable photographs and light-hearted illustrations complement the informative straightforward text. Topics covered include: choosing a pet, feeding your pet and playing with your pet.

Gilda Joyce: Investigator
by Allison,  Jennifer
Barcode # 042157

Gilda's not one to let the horrible, awful, tragic things in life stop her in her tracks. When her                    beloved dad dies, she sets about keeping herself busy by embarking on several careers. Her stab at writing a novel doesn't really come off, so Gilda decides that her other role - that of psychic investigator - is the ons the one she will make a huge success! Luckily, her break comes in the form of her weird distant relation, 'Uncle Lester', who is troubled by the ghost of his late lamented wife. Lester and his even weirder daughter - a pale-faced hostile girl of Gilda's age - are unable to 'move on' because of the ghost in the tower who visits every night….

Gladiators
by Davidson, Susanna ; Lacey, Minna
Barcode # 042599

Goal 2 living the dream
by Rigby , Robert
Barcode # 042719

Santiago has made his mark in the UK Premier league as a magic midfielder with Newcastle United. European football beckons and he finds himself playing alongside stars such as Beckham, Raul and Zidane for Real Madrid. But playing in the UEFA Champions League can bring new challenges.

Going to Ground: Shapeshifter: Bk. 3
by Sparkes, Ali
Barcode # 042211

When Dax receives an urgent call, he knows he has to drop everything and race to the aid of his                   friends. Strange things are happening - unbelievable occurrences seem to be following them wherever they go. Each of the friends must call upon their special powers to try to outwit their pursuers - but will these abilities spell the end for them all?

Gorilla City
by Small,  Charlie
Barcode # 042135

No one knows the full story of Charlie Small. At least, not yet. His battered journal was found washed up on a remote, windswept shore. And at first we thought it an elaborate hoax. Surely no eight-year-old could have had so many wild adventures, witnessed so many extraordinary things, lived such an incredible life - and still only be eight. And yet ...there was something so vivid in the telling, that we were persuaded, just enough, to send the journal and some of its boggling content for analysis. The results were absolutely astonishing. And only one conclusion could be drawn. Everything in the journal of Charlie Small is true.

The Great Cow Race
by Smith, Jeff
Barcode # 042561

Things seem well in the valley: Fone Bone is living with Thorn and Gran'ma Ben, while his cousins Phoney and Smiley are working in the inn at Barrelhaven. But peace never lasts for long when the Bone cousins are around. Soon Phoney Bone is up to his old con tricks again. Will Phoney be run out of the valley just like he was run out of Boneville?

Great Pet Sale
by Inkpen, Mick
Barcode # 042324

Greek and Norse Legends
by Evans, Cheryl
Barcode # 042508

Grk and the hot dog trail
by Doder, Joshua
Barcode # 041817

New York might be the Big Apple, but for Tim it's sausage city! A priceless golden statue has been stolen and Tim has a vital clue. He follows the trail of hot dogs in a sizzling chase from sleepy Central Park to boisterous Brooklyn - helped by the hottest dog of all, Grk!

Gulliver's travels
Barcode # 042128

Half Moon Investigations
by Colfer, Eoin
Barcode # 042389

Fletcher Moon is a schoolboy and private investigator. Since graduating online, he has solved all sorts of minor mysteries at school and at home. It was only a matter of time before things got serious.

Halloween Activities
by Watt , Fiona
Barcode # 042523

This title contains easy step-by-step activities that include fancy dress ideas, pumpkin-carving techniques as well as lots of spiders, witches and bats to paint, print or make. There are also invitations, decorations and cooking activities, which are ideal for Halloween parties. It includes two pages of stickers to use with the projects or for your own picture and is filled with colourful illustrations and inspiring photographs.

The Hand of the Devil
by Carter, Dean Vincent
Barcode # 042223  

Ashley Reeves, a young magazine journalist, hoping to report on an unusual species of insect – the Ganges Red, meets Reginald Mather, who at first seems no more than an eccentric collector. But when Reeves unearths the horrific truth he finds himself thrown headlong into a macabre nightmare that quickly spirals out of control.

Hansel and Gretel:
by Daynes, Katie
Barcode # 042614

Harriet Tubman
by Shone, Rob
Barcode # 042351

Part of a series of biographies of black achievers in graphic-novel form.

Harry the Poisonous Centipede: A Story To Make You Squirm
by Banks, Lynne Reid
Barcode # 042137

A delightfully squirmy story starring Harry the Poisonous Centipede in a scary world of flying                   swoopers, furry biters and the dreaded Hoo-Mins! With wonderful humour and brilliant illustrations, this is the perfect book for wriggly young readers.

Harvey the Gardener
by Klinting,  Lars
Barcode # 041946

You'll love Harvey - the busiest beaver in the world! Harvey's flower has wilted in its windowbox. Time to plant another, thinks Harvey. But what shall he plant? Then he notices a dried bean on the floor that has dropped from his shopping bag. That's what I'll grow, thinks Harvey - beans have lovely flowers and after the flowers the new beans come and you can eat them! Young readers will love following along, planting the beans and watching them grow and even learning how to cook them. At the end of the book, there are instructions for planting and tending your own beans and drawings of all the different types you can grow.

The Hat
by Duffy, Carol Ann
Barcode # 042162

In this delightful new collection of poetry for children, Carol Ann Duffy takes us on a mud-and-all                   ramble through sand, socks, songs and schoolrooms. Charming and witty, infectiously enjoyable, these poems take pleasure in the discovery of imaginative worlds, from the loneliness of ghosts and ghouls to a shopping trip by Manchunian cows. At the heart of the book is a poem which follows the mischievous and educational journey of a hat blown through history, from one literary head to another, quoting its owner's most famous lines as it goes.

A Hat Full of Sky
by Pratchett, Terry
Barcode # 042390

Eleven-year-old Tiffany Aching wants to be a real witch. But a real witch doesn't casually step out of her body, leaving it empty. Tiffany does - and there's something just waiting for a handy body to take over. Something ancient and horrible, which can't die. Ages 10+.

A Hat Trick of Horrid Henry
by Simon, Francesca
Barcode # 042204

Bumper collection of three books in a top-selling series about an awesomely naughty child, containing HORRID HENRY AND THE MEGA-MEAN TIME MACHINE, HORRID HENRY AND THE FOOTBALL FIEND and HORRID HENRY'S CHRISTMAS CRACKER.

Heart of the Serpent
by Bloor, Thomas
Barcode # 042257  

Sam's transformation from boy to dragon is complete. But old enemies are re-grouping, determined to kill Sam. And thousands of miles away, a catastrophic secret has escaped into the world - Fen, a murderous dragon-girl, imprisoned underground since birth and driven mad with hatred. Sam will face the fight of his life – a battle for humankind.

Helicopter
by West,  David
Barcode # 042480

As anyone who has faced major delays at the airport or had to sit for hours on a hot, crowded train can tell you, things break down from time to time. This high-interest series looks at six familiar machines and uses exciting illustrations to explore what can go wrong with them, to give a new slant on how things work. Cartoon-style illustrations will appeal to readers who may be put off by traditional non-fiction books. The content focuses on core technology and science concepts. Clear annotation explains the artwork and develops visual literacy skills.

Hello! Is That Grandma?
by Whybrow, Ian
Barcode # 042340

Imagine you dialled a wrong number - and got through to a sheep, then a duck, then a cow, then a very hungry crocodile. And all you wanted to do was wish your Grandma "Happy Birthday!" Children will love this bouncy riot of wrong numbers, with lots of fold-out flaps to add to the fun.

Help! I'm a Classroom Gambler
by Johnson, Pete
Barcode # 042538

Harvey thinks school is the most boring place on earth. He and his fellow gamblers start to bet on how many times the supply teacher will give a nervous twitch, how often the Head will blow his nose and lots of other possible outcomes. All of a sudden, school is fun, but then the craze starts to spread and he realises it's getting out of control.

Henry VIII and his Six Wives
by Hardy-Gould, Janet
Barcode # 042830

Here Comes Cadi
by Sayer, Viv
Barcode # 042532

This book features the adventures of Cadi, the cat who visits each of her neighbours in turn. The                   neighbours, their occupations, houses etc. offer a wealth of visual and literal stimulation for the                   young child.

Here Lies Arthur
by Reeve, Philip
Barcode # 042283

Gwyna is just a small girl, a mouse, when she is bound in service to Myrddin the bard - a traveller and spinner of tales. Without Gwyna, Myrddin will not be able to work the most glorious transformation of all – and turn the leader of a raggle-taggle war-band into King Arthur, the greatest hero of all time.

Here, There be Dragons
by Owen, James A
Barcode # 042454

An atlas of imaginary places leads to a fantastic adventure.

Hero
by Johnson, Catherine
Barcode # 041816

Meet 'the toughest girl in London'

High Rhulain
by Jacques, Brian
Barcode # 042408

Young Tiria Wildlough is an otter maid touched by the paw of Destiny. Her tale is an adventure, which takes her from Redwall Abbey, across the wild Western sea to the mysterious Green Isle. There she will fulfil an ancient prophesy and gain her inheritance.

The Highwayman's Footsteps
by Morgan , Nicola
Barcode # 042455

Young William de Lacey is high born, the son of a gentleman. But he's on the run, having stolen money and a horse, and has taken up with a highwayman. It's enough to hang him three times over. Despite struggling with his conscience, Will feels free for the first time in his life - and it's all down to the mysterious Bess.

Hitler
by Daynes, Katie
Barcode # 042559

Provides introduction to the remarkable lives of important historical figures. Each book describes a famous life, following the protagonist through their triumphs and tribulations. This book has lively speech, colourful illustrations and photographs that bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds.

Hitler's Canary
by Toksvig, Sandi
Barcode # 042361

Talks about April 1940 when the German troops began pouring into Denmark. When it became clear that the trouble isn't just going to pass them by, the people of Denmark decide to take action and Bamse and his eccentric family take part in one of history's most dramatic rescues - smuggling Denmark's Jewish population, across to Sweden. Promotional Information: Based on true-life events during the Second World War Hitler's Canary is a funny, and gripping account of a childhood spent under occupation and a daring rescue.

H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous Education
by Walden, Mark
Barcode # 042229

H IV E (Higher Institute of Villainous Education) is a top secret school of applied villainy where                   children with a precocious gift for wrongdoing are sent to develop their talents into criminal mastermind. With villainy comes a certain freedom of thought, and every year one student in particular will show exceptional talent.

The Hobbit or Three and back again.
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
Barcode # 042335

This is a brand new revised edition of the best-selling graphic novel based on the enchanting prelude to "The Lord of the Rings". First published in 1990, David Wenzel's comic book adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" was an immediate success and has become one of the best-loved graphic novels of the last 20 years.

Hollywood Bliss - My Life So Far
by Rayban, Chloe
Barcode # 042375

Holly finds herself subjected to her mother's egomaniac schemes once again. Plucked from life and friends in London, Holly is transplanted to a 'designer' but far-from-homely penthouse in New York. Holly is not impressed. But then when she starts to take stock of her situation, Holly realises it may not be as entirely awful as she first thought.

The Honey Trap
by Citron, Lana
Barcode # 042205

Issy Brodsky, single mum and single-digit income, finds a job compatible with her skills. But what she hoped would be a simple nine-to-as-early-as-possible job becomes increasing complicated due to a missing finger, a noisy neighbour, an angry Jewish client, an unsolved murder and a dose of chicken pox.

Hoot
by Hiaasen, Carl
Barcode # 042138

Roy Eberhardt has recently, and unhappily, arrived in Florida. Roy's family moves a lot so he's used to the new-kid drill - and to bullies like Dana Matherson. Anyway, it's because of Dana that Roy gets to see the mysterious running boy. Suddenly life in Florida is looking up.

Houses and Homes
by Nason, Ruth
Barcode # 042761

A local geography series that helps children to learn about their own surroundings and community.

How Castles Were Built
by Hicks, Peter
Barcode # 042530

This series looks at how castles were built, castle life, castles under siege and knights and castles. Each book has wonderful photographs and illustrations to help readers as well as revealing an interesting fact on each page.

How to Draw Dinosaurs
by Hodge, Susie
Barcode # 042760

How to Eat Fried Worms
by Rockwell, Thomas
Barcode # 041820

How to go Fishing and Catch Fish
by Purnell, Gareth
Barcode # 042346

Presents an introduction to the world of coarse fishing

Hugo Pepper
by Riddell, Chris
Barcode # 042163

This is a brilliantly inventive, fabulously illustrated addition to the "Far-Flung Adventure" series                   from the award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator team, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. Set in the same world as Fergus Crane and Corby Flood's stories, this is the tale of a small boy, Hugo Pepper, and his amazing exploits. Raised in the Frozen North by reindeer herders, his parents eaten by polar bears when he was just a baby, Hugo discovers that the sled they arrived in has a very special compass - one that can be set to 'Home'. And so Hugo arrives in Firefly Square - to discover a group of very special friends, and a dastardly enemy…..With three-toed snowmen, a secret buried treasure and a host of fabulous stories, this is a fantastic new tale in this series.

Hurricane Wills
by Grindley, Sally
Barcode # 042431

Chris' thirteen-year-old brother, Wills has ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder. Sometimes Wills acts like he's six years younger, sometimes like he's two. He throws food on the floor, has tantrums, teases Chris. Then, Chris finds out Wills has a wad of money under his mattress. He knows he is up to something, but he's just not sure what.

I Know a Rhino
by Fuge,  Charles
Barcode # 042315

I Love My Bed
by Prater , John
Barcode # 042476

Beds are never siply beds - they can be caves, jungles, sailing ships, rockets...in fact, just about                   anything. A young boy uses his bed to explore the world and have the most amazing adventures. Watch him sail away and see who he meets on the way!

Ice Bear
by Davies , Nicola
Barcode # 041960

Huge, magnificent, alone, a white bear moves through the frozen Arctic. Powerful hunter, tender mother and gentle playmate - she shares this land of ice and snow with the Inuit people, who watch and learn from her. This title takes the readers on a journey into the world of the polar bear.

Illustrated Children's Bible
Barcode # 042459

I'm Special, I'm Me!
by Meek, Ann
Barcode # 042134

Milo is fed up. He wants to play at being a pirate captain, but the other children say he's too short, he must be a deck-hand. He's too small to be a lion, and not handsome enough to be the prince. But Milo's mum makes him see that the other roles can be even more fun...

Incarceron
by Fisher, Catherine
Barcode # 042235

Internet-linked Astronomy
by Firth, Rachel
Barcode # 042536

An affordable series of information books, the Discovery series is rapidly growing to cover all the                   major children's reference subjects clearly but in detail. Each title is also internet-linked to                    enhance its content. Ages 8+.

The Intruders
by Richardson, E E
Barcode # 042401

Joel Demetrius is quite looking forward to moving in with his new step-family, but as far as his sister Cassie's concerned, they're nothing but intruders. She doesn't want anything to do with Gerald and his two sons, and to make matters worse their new home is a derelict old house, neglected for decades. Joel thinks it's interesting. Cassie thinks it's a dump. But his sister isn't the only reason the house doesn't feel like a home. As fascinated as he is by the place, Joel has to admit there's something not quite right about it. Not only does he keep seeing things out of the corner of his eye, but his sleep is plagued by nightmares. He can't seem to stop dreaming about a terrified boy who keeps repeating the same fractured prayer: IF I SHOULD DIE BEFORE I WAKE, I PRAY THE LORD MY SOUL TO TAKE ...As events in the house become harder and harder to explain, it seems that the line between nightmare and reality is getting steadily more blurred. And when the battle between Cassie and her step-brothers draws everyone deeper into the mystery, all four kids are forced to confront the question of just who the intruders really are.

The Inventors
by Smith, Alexander Gordon
Barcode # 042426

Nate and Cat absolutely love inventing. After accidentally turning their headmaster blue, they win a year's scholarship with the world's most charismatic inventor, Ebenezer Saint. Ebenezer Saint is hiding a dark agenda - and if Nate and Cat ever want to see their families again, they will have to out-wit and out-invent the greatest inventor.

It Was a Dark and Silly Night
by Spiegelman, Art
Barcode # 042484

What grew from the seed is this generous, chock-full, over-the-top jungle of silly comic book stories that show how rich the human imagination is. Lemony Snicket and Richard Sala imagined a dark and silly night where a young girl chases after a Yeti. Neil Gaiman and Gahan Wilson imagined a dark and silly night where kids throw the greatest party they ever had...in a graveyard! William Joyce tells us about kids whose Silly Ray saves the world from warrior florists. This collection of wild and silly imaginings will tickle your funny bone for years to come.

Jack Bolt and the Highwaymen's Hideout
by Hamilton, Richard
Barcode # 042225

Jack Bolt is staying with his granny in the village of Wittlesham. But on the night before All Hallows Eve a surprising hand delivery slices its way (literally) through to his bedroom, via the wall. So begins an entirely unexpected adventure for Jack Bolt.

Jack Jones and the Pirate Curse
by Rossell, Judith
Barcode # 042251

Its anchors aweigh for a rollicking ride, complete with sea shanties and sword fights, skulls and                   spiders, cut throats and cutlesses, and one very annoying parrot, in this hilarious tale. Ages 8-11.

Jack Stalwart :The Caper of the Crown jewls (Great Britain)
by Hunt, Elizabeth Singer
Barcode # 042254

Some of Great Britain's most prized possessions, the Crown Jewels, have vanished from the Tower of London. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart triumph in his battle against a master magician to save the jewels before they go missing for ever?

Jack Stalwart: The Pursuit of the Ivory Poachers (Jack Stalwart) (Paperback)
by Hunt, Elizabeth Singer
Barcode # 042150

Secret Agent Jack Stalwart is about to decipher a code from his missing brother, Max, when he's called on a mission to Kenya. Someone has been killing precious African elephants for their tusks. Can Jack find the poachers and stop them before they strike again?

Jango
by Nicholson, William
Barcode # 042302

In a fortress-monastery on an island live the legendary warriors of the Nomana. It is a time of war and the mighty Orlan army marches to destroy the Nomana. But the Nomana are indestructible, aren't they? Seeker, Morning Star and the Wildman must all choose whether to continue serving the Nomana. Their paths will lead them in different directions.

Jimmy Coates: Revenge
by Craig, Joe
Barcode # 042247

A third action-packed adventure for the incredible Jimmy Coates.

Johnny Delgado: Like Father, Like Son
by Brooks , Kevin
Barcode # 042449

Judy Moody Saves the World!
by McDonald, Megan
Barcode # 042168

Judy's learning about the environment in class. When she hears about the threats to the rainforest and endangered species - not to mention her own family's poor recycling habits - Judy's soon in the mood to whip the planet into shape. She decides that her class needs a way to replace the trees they destroy for pencils. One bottle drive later and they've raised enough money to plant a hundred trees and won the Giraffe award - for sticking their necks out for a good cause!

Keeping Healthy
by Riley, Peter
Barcode # 042529

Aims to introduce basic scientific principles from daily experience

Killer Gorilla
by Willis , Jeanne
Barcode # 041977

A little mouse loses her baby, but just as she starts looking for it, out of the rainforest looms a                   huge gorilla, so she starts running for her life. And so begins a chase that takes her all over the                   world: to China, Australia, North America, and even the Arctic! But when the gorilla finally catches up with her at the North Pole, it turns out that all he has been trying to do is return her baby to her!

Lachlan's War
by Cannon, Michael
Barcode # 042244

On a wintry evening, Dr Lachlan McCready is on his rounds in remote Scottish village of Rassaig when he comes across a frightened evacuee boy who is trying to survive in one of Rassaig's poorest homes. Lachlan, also scarred by loss, sees that desperate times call for desperate measures and decides to take him under his wing.

Lady Friday
by Nix, Garth
Barcode # 042185

Friday is here! The race is on to find the secret of the Middle House. The fifth eagerly awaited installment in Garth Nix's best selling fantasy series,The Keys to the Kingdom. Arthur Penhaligon's adventures in the House get ever more perilous as the week unfolds. On the fifth day, there was fear...Four of the seven Trustees have been defeated and their Keys taken, but for Arthur, the week is still getting worse. Suzy Blue and Fred Initial Numbers Gold have been captured by the Piper, and his New Nithling army still controls most of the Great Maze. Superior Saturday is causing trouble wherever she can, including turning off all the elevators in the House and blocking the Front Door. Arthur can't even find out what is happening back home. All he knows is that Leaf isn't on earth any more. She's missing and so are hundreds of other people who were transferred from regular hospitals to a private institution run by a 'Doctor Friday'. From there they have been taken somewhere else in the Secondary Realms, for Lady Friday's own horrible purposes. Amid all this trouble, Arthur's mother is also missing, and he must weigh up an offer from Lady Friday that is either a cunning trap for the Rightful Heir or a golden opportunity he must seize - before Superior Saturday or the Piper beats him to it.

Larklight
by Reeve, Philip
Barcode # 042197

Arthur Mumby and his sister Myrtle live with their father in the huge and rambling house, Larklight, travelling through space on a remote orbit far beyond the Moon. They receive a correspondence informing them that a gentleman is on his way to visit, a Mr Webster. But it is the wrong sort of preparation, as they discover when their guest arrives.

Laura: Bk. 1
Barcode # 042239

Beating 12,000 other girls to become the newest model on Fierce's books is Laura's dream come true. But she knew it was bound to happen sooner or later. She's gorgeous - everyone thinks so. But when the thrill of winning fades, Laura is alone in London, in a shoebox bedroom with three fame-hungry flatmates. Being beautiful isn't enough now.

The Legend of Captain Crow's Teeth
by Colfer, Eoin
Barcode # 042309

Will's brother Marty is always playing practical jokes. But when he tells the bloodcurdling story of                   the cutthroat pirate Captain Crow, Will is terrified. Is it another one of Marty's tricks, or could                   Captain Crow's ghost really be out to get him? This is a spooky, funny fiction - brilliant for boys and girls aged 7-9. It is now available in paperback! It offers fabulous, witty illustrations by Tony Ross throughout.

Leonardo Da Vinci
by Ballard, Karen
Barcode # 042585

Like Father, Like Son?: 12 Stories About Boys and Their Dads
Barcode # 042399

Little Panda
by Harper, Piers
Barcode # 042509

Little Panda is having so much fun playing in the sun that when his mum says it's time for his nap he doesn't want to settle down in his bed. So he decides to find somewhere better to sleep, and on his way through the jungle he meets lots of other animals. But none of their homes are quite right. Little hands will love to stroke the velvety animals on every page as they join in with Little Panda's adventure.

A little princess
by Bassett, Jennifer
Barcode # 042823

Little Women
Barcode # 042173

Little Women
by Alcott, Louisa May ; Sebag-Montefiore, Mary
Barcode # 042613

London
by Jones, Rob Lloyd
Barcode # 042497

Delve deep under London's streets from the days when the Romans ruled through to the hustle and bustle of the modern-day capital in this brand new title in the "See Inside" series. This title includes double page spreads on medieval times, the Tudor period, the Plague, the Great Fire of London, the restoration, Victorian London and the Blitz, each containing absorbing and fascinating historical detail. It contains over fifty sturdy flaps.

The London Eye Mystery
by Dowd, Siobhan
Barcode # 042273

When Ted and Kat watched their cousin Salim get on board the London Eye, he turned and waved before getting on. But after half an hour it landed and everyone trooped off - but no Salim. Where could he have gone? How on earth could he have disappeared into thin air?       

Lost and Found
by Jeffers, Oliver
Barcode # 041972

This is a wonderful story about the meaning of loneliness and the importance of friendship. There once was a boy! and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole. But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn't what the penguin was looking for after all!

Love or Money?
by Akinyemi, Rowena
Barcode # 042820

Love, Simone XXX
by Pielichaty , Helena
Barcode # 042430

Simone's life is full of ups and downs and she records each and every event in her own inimitable style. This book talks about Simone's life and the highs and lows of her family life, school life, and all her various friendships.

The Lurkers
by Butler, Charles
Barcode # 042250

When Verity sees a weird semi-visible figure, her brother John tells her it is a harmless Lurker. But Lurkers feed on human imagination and this one is using John to become more solid and independent. When Verity discovers the Lurker's secret plan, she must fight to save her brother's mind. This is a story of strange and dangerous beings.

Mabel's Magical Garden
by Metcalf, Paula
Barcode # 041938

Mabel loves to play with her friends Nigel and George. Then one day she suspects that they have been stealing her flowers and, furious, she builds a wall round her garden to keep them out. Even the sun can't get in, and inside the wall, Mabel grows lonely and sad and the flowers start to die. But Nigel and George are determined to show Mabel that if only she takes down the wall, they can all enjoy a whole meadow of flowers together. A joyful tale about friendship and the rewards of sharing, by a major new writing and illustrating talent.

Magenta goes green
by Freer, Echo
Barcode # 042192

Magenta Orange is bright, sassy, and massively accident-prone. Her neighbour - and nearest thing to a best friend a boy can be - Daniel, tries hard to dissuade her from some of her more impulsive actions, but it's a tough job.

Magenta in the Pink
by Freer, Echo
Barcode # 042405

Magenta has finally got it together her neighbour - and nearest thing to a best friend a boy can be - Daniel. But nothing is ever easy for Magenta - as she prepares to take the starring role in the school play, will the course of true love never run smooth?

Magenta Orrange
by Freer, Echo
Barcode # 042186

Calamity seems to dog Magenta's every footstep. Her neighbour, Daniel, tries to help but, inevitably, ends up inveigled into her schemes with hilarious results. Magenta has set her sights on Year 11 heart-throb, Adam Jordan, but all her attempts to impress him are thwarted by a series of mishaps. Adam is convinced she is a jinx.

Magnets : Ways into Science
by Riley, Peter
Barcode # 042472

Aims to introduce basic scientific principles from daily experience.

Mary Ann and Miss Mozart
by Turnbull, Ann
Barcode # 042398

Mary Ann's greatest wish is to become an opera singer and she's thrilled when she gets the chance to see child prodigy Mozart perform with his sister in Chelsea. But when her father loses his fortune, she fears her singing dreams may be shattered. This title presents the story of dreams and determination, set in the eighteenth century London.

The 'Me!' Monsters: Cautionary Tales for Lovers of Squeam!
by Rix, Jamie
Barcode # 042577

Measle and the Slitherghoul
by Ogilvy, Ian
Barcode # 042380

A blob of slime has broken out of the prison in which it has been kept for years. As it slithers in                   escape it slurps up everything in its path. Nothing is safe. Especially not Measle Stubbs. For the                   slippery stomach has gobbled up a gaggle of wrathmonks, and in doing so has ingested their dislike of Measle. Now the blob is after him. And nothing can stop it. Not Iggy Niggle. Not Nanny Flannel. Not Tinker the dog. But it has enjoyed eating them ...Can Measle gulp down his fear and beat the Slitherghoul ...before the Slitherghoul gulps him down?

Meet Me at the Boathouse
by Bugler, Suzanne
Barcode # 042397

Louise is trapped in a house with her neurotic mother and her dad. So when Danny follows her home one day, she's not scared, she's intrigued, excited! It's not long before Louise and Danny are head over heels in love! But then Danny's friend is killed and his adoration turns into something harder, obsessive. But has she got the guts to walk away?

Meggie Moon
by Baguley , Elizabeth
Barcode # 041961

Digger and Tiger spend all their time in the Yard. No one else dares to come there - it's their place. Then one day someone arrives, wanting to play. Worse still, it's a girl! But when Meggie builds a fantastic racing car, and then an amazing pirate ship, they have to admit she does have some brilliant ideas...

Meltdown
by Hutton, Sam
Barcode # 042260

The sixth title in this adventure series about three teenagers tackling crime on the streets of London. A city-wide crime ring, a hidden and deadly enemy and a threat to every officer in the team: Danny, Alex and Maddie face their most challenging mission yet.

Midget: WITH Dragons's Rock
by Bowler , Tim
Barcode # 042400

Contains two stories - "Midget", which is a story about Midget - fifteen years old, three feet tall, and target of his older brother's bullying and cruelty; and "Dragon's Rock", in which Benjamin can't stop the nightmares. Every night they come - so real and vivid that Benjamin lives in terror and sleep has become a place of fear. Promotional Information: Two fantastic books by an award-winning author in one volume

Midnight Beast
by Hart, Matt
Barcode # 042460

The Scarp, also known as The Emporium of Human Misery, a savage demon is stalking its streets. A powerful secret society, the League of the Golden Unicorn, is bent on restoring the monarchy. Could they be inciting a revolution from the bowels of the city? Promotional Information: Another adventure that follows Crispin's and Callisto's hunt for demons and werewolves throughout the dangerous streets of the Scarp!

Mind the Baby (Monster & Frog)
by Impey, Rose
Barcode # 042149

Monster and Frog are best friends, but adventurous Frog thinks he's an expert at everything and is always getting poor Monster into trouble! Monster and Frog are on holiday. Monster is happy snoozing in the sun, but Frog is determined they should have an adventure. The friends set out in a little boat, but Monster soon starts to feel sea sick!

Mines of the Minotaur: The Companions Quartet: Bk. 3
by Golding, Julia
Barcode # 042414

The evil shapeshifter Kullervo, unknown to Connie, has started infiltrating her dreams. She turns to the Society for the Protection of Mythical Beasts, the group meant to protect her. But they expel her. Connie hides in an old mine – and finds the once-proud Minotaur, who gives Connie the courage to face her demons. Promotional Information: Connie struggles against the thrill of power that the dark side of her gifts gives her.

The Mirror Image Ghost
by Sorr, Catherine
Barcode # 042467

Lisa is sure she has seen a ghost in her mother's bedroom mirror, but who can she tell? As Lisa                    explores further, she unravels some truths about her family's history and begins to look at herself and those closest to her in a new light.

Mixtures and Compounds
by Smith, Alastair
Barcode # 042503

This collectible series builds into a fascinating library of reference material, covering every aspect of Key Stage 2 science and beyond. When used in conjunction with www.usborne-quicklinks.com, the reader has direct access to all featured Web addresses, as well as a huge selection of free downloadable pictures for homework and projects. Other titles in this series include: Animal World, Light, Sound & Electricity, Earth & Space, Materials, Energy, Forces & Motion, Human Body and World of Plants.

The Monkey King
by Dickins, Rosie
Barcode # 042605

When the Monkey King angers the Emperor of Heaven, he is set a task by Buddha to determine whether he is to be punished or not. Will he pass or will he fail? Part of the "Usborne Young Reading" series, this title is aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability.

The Monkey's Paw
by Mowat, Diane
Barcode # 042821

Montmorency's Revenge
by Updale , Eleanor
Barcode # 042022

Is a criminal mastermind on the loose? Montmorency and his friends are determined to hunt down the terrorists who wrecked their lives. Their search takes them to Italy, Paris and finally back to America, where Montmorency becomes embroiled in an attempt to prevent the assassination of none other than the President of the United States...

Moon Man
by Donohue, David
Barcode # 042209

Walter Speazlebud intends to visit the Moon. Not when he's grown up. Walter intends to use his power of Noitanigami. With the help of gutsy Annie Zuckers and gentle Levon, Walter is going to travel back in time to 1969 to prove that the Moon landing happened. So what if the Moon's surface looks like the Nevada desert?

More Hide and Speak English
by Bruzzone, Catherine
Barcode # 042499

Memorise foreign words using wipe-clean flaps that fold out from back cover. Including over 100 common words, this book is divided into themes such as supermarket, months, seasons and weather.

Mouse Noses on Toast
by Daren King
Barcode # 042443

Gathering his friends - Sandra the Christmas tree decoration, Rowley Barker Hobbs, the sheepdog, and the Tinby, a kind of monster - Paul becomes determined to find the truth. So begins an adventure involving mouse activists, the prime minister, cheese addicts and a wildly insane Tinby. Will they survive with their whiskers intact?

Mr.Pusskins
by Lloyd, Sam
Barcode # 041937

Mr Pusskins has an owner that adores him and wants to make his life blissful. But Mr Pusskins doesn't want to play mouse games, he doesn't want snuggles and he certainly doesn't want cosy bedtime stories. What Mr Pusskins wants is! ADVENTURE! This brilliantly funny story is told through great splashes of visual humour, and touches of real tenderness. This book is a hilarious but touching tale from an exciting award-winning talent.

Mutant
by Breslin, Theresa
Barcode # 042581

My Brother's Famous Bottom Gets Pinched
by Strong, Jeremy
Barcode # 042139

Nicholas' baby brother, Cheese, is famous. Well, his bottom is, because he advertises Dumper disposable nappies. Now the whole family is being whisked off on a nationwide tour starring Cheese. Little do they know the chaos waiting for them, including giant babies and goats on motorbikes! Rowan Clifford's black-and-white illustrations add to the comic mayhem in this sparkling new story.

My First Question and Answer Book
Barcode # 042556

My Flower, Your Flower
by Walsh, Melanie
Barcode # 041976

My So-called Life: The Tragically Normal Diary of Rachel Riley
by Nadin, Joanna
Barcode # 042198

Rachel Riley is the offspring of a depressingly unbroken home. Her mum and dad refuse to let her have a mobile phone, and have banned Ribena (too purple) and Eastenders (too common). It is time to change things. Rachel resolves that this year she will become tragic, literary and interesting - and will win the heart of Justin, the lead guitarist.

My Swordhand is Singing
by Sedgwick, Marcus
Barcode # 042433

An original interpretation of the timelessly fascinating vampire myth, and a story of father and son.

My World, Your World
by Walsh, Melanie
Barcode # 042133

The world is full of all sorts of people, speaking different languages and living different kinds of lives, but deep down people are basically the same wherever they live. This title provides a fun and colourful look at the differences and similarities in people throughout the world.

Nathan Fox: Dangerous Times
by Brittney , Lynn
Barcode # 042402

The Spymaster General has formed an intelligence network to ensure that England remains the mightiest super-power and he recruits Nathan Fox. Nathan travels to Venice to secure an alliance against the dreaded Spaniards. He is leading a dangerous life of the highest drama but will he survive to tell Will Shakespeare the details of his adventure?

Nemesis 2: the Beast within
by MacPhail, Catherine
Barcode # 042265

Ram has cheated death four times. On the run, Ram finds himself on desolate moorland. He knows he is being stalked, but this time by something less than human. Ram is rescued by the seemingly kind William and Mary. But his relief fades to suspicion and fear when, on learning he has no memory, they insist on calling him Noel. Ram is full of doubt.

New Yorkers
by Mowat, Diane
Barcode # 042829

The Night the Lights Went Out
by Perera, Anna
Barcode # 042327

Rana is cleaning her teeth when strong north winds tickle the windows and pop...the lights go out. Suddenly, her familiar surroundings become a vast, dark ocean. Mum calls out that she is looking for a candle. So, Rana starts to make her own way to safety. It's scary in the dark, but she makes it to her bedroom, and Fluffy Bear. Then Dad turns up and takes her downstairs. The kitchen is cosy in the candlelight, with the wind still howling outside. Mum and Dad share a cup of tea, and Rana and Fluffy Bear have some biscuits and milk. Then Ping! The lights come on again and it's time for Rana to go to bed. The house is brightly lit now and Rana misses the warm, cosy darkness. But, when she finds out that her night light isn't working, she's not happy. She begs Mum to leave the hall light, explaining that Fluffy Bear is scared of the dark. Then Rana and Fluffy Bear settle down to sleep. But the light spilling in from the hall is bright and Rana can't sleep. She jumps out of bed and closes the door. At last the horrible, yellow light is gone and she can fall asleep...in a darkness as wide as the ocean.

Night without end
by Naudi, Margaret
Barcode # 042842

Nightrise
by Horowitz, Anthony
Barcode # 042243

Nevada, USA - 14-year-old twins Jamie and Scott are performing a mind-reading act in a theatre. But when a multinational corporation kidnaps Scott, Jamie is left alone - and wanted for murder. He becomes embroiled in a corrupt presidential campaign and breaks into the American prison system before being propelled ten thousand years into the past.

The Noisiest Night
by Taylor, Thomas
Barcode # 042482

The sun is setting, it's time for bed...but Clovis isn't at all sleepy! He has decided to be a                    night-tiger. He just needs someone to play with. Then he sees something flickering in the fading                   light...fireflies! Clovis plays 'I-spy' with the fireflies all night long and his boisterous, noisy                   participation in their game disturbs the slumbers of his rainforest friends. Then, when the new day starts, can you guess who's the tiredest tiger in the whole jungle?

Northern Forests : Habitats
by Snedden, Robert
Barcode # 042473

A description of the natural history of the world's major habitats.

Northern Lights
by Pullman, Philip
Barcode # 042412

The Nutcracker:
by Helbrough , Emma
Barcode # 042618

Clara's adventure begins on Christmas Eve with an amazing present - a magical doll. Soon Clara is in a flying sleigh on her way to the mouth-watering Land of Sweets, where she finds an incredible castle and the dazzling Sugarplum fairy.

The Obsidian Dagger: Being the Further Extraordinary Adventures of Horatio Lyle
by Webb. Catherine
Barcode # 042208

London, 1864. Victoria is queen, the Empire is in the fullness of health and all is as it should be in the world. Er... or is it?

Oi! Get Off Our Train
by Burningham,  John
Barcode # 041980

A tale of a little boy speeding through the night on his dream-train to far off lands where endangered animals beg for a lift. The author also wrote "Mr Gumpy's Outing", "Would You Rather" and "Come Away From the Water". "Granpa" won the 1984 Emil/Kurt Maschler Award.

Old Shell, New Shell
by Ward, Helen
Barcode # 042323

Oliver Twist
by Rogers, Richard
Barcode # 042844

Oliver's Vegetables
by French , Vivian
Barcode # 041981

Do you like chips? Oliver does, in fact, he won't eat anything else - until he plays a game with his                   grandpa. Whatever vegetable Oliver finds in the garden, he must eat. On Monday, he pulls up carrots, on Tuesday, it is spinach...This is an excellent book for parents with slightly fussy children and it introduces the days of the week. Other titles in this series are: Oliver's "Fruit Salad" and Oliver's "Milkshake".

Once
by Gleitzman , Morris
Barcode # 042252

For three years and eight months, Felix has lived in a convent orphanage high in the mountains in Poland. He is convinced that his parents are still alive. But, when a group of Nazi soldiers burn the nuns' books, he is terrified that his Jewish parents will also be in danger, and he escapes to embark on a long and dangerous journey.

One Beastly Beast: Two Aliens, Three Inventors, Four Fantastic Tales
by Nadin, Joanna
Barcode # 042403

A funny, magical, colourful story collection for young children. The stories are: / Serena and the Sea Serpent - in which a small girl discovers that being a Penguinmaid is too much fun! / Bill the Inventor - in which a young orphan discovers that finding ideal parents is very tricky indeed! / Blackbread the Pirate - in which Peter discovers that the world beneath his feet is fraught with rude rats! / The Princess and the Beastly Beast - in which Rinda discovers that monsters are not always so terrible on the inside...Garth Nix takes on a younger audience with this collection of magical adventures. His trademark fertile imagination and spellbinding storytelling is sure to capture a whole new generation of fans.

Ooh La La, Connie Pickles
by Durrant, Sabine
Barcode # 042437

Connie Pickles is fulfilling her destiny. She's in Paris, and she has big plans. She will fall in love                   with someone other than William. She will find her long lost grandparents. She will become tres chic. But sometimes even destiny doesn't go to plan. This title is suitable for girls aged 11+.

Operation Typhoon Shore
by Mowll, Joshua
Barcode # 042200

Battered by a typhoon, the Expedient is shipwrecked on a volcanic island. Doug and Becca MacKenzie's search for their missing parents must wait; but what part did the mysterious Guild play in their disappearance? And what is their uncle searching for? Will the strange riddle Doug and Becca unearth be the key to the dark secrets of the Guild?

The Outlaw Varjak Paw
by Said, S.F.
Barcode # 042160

The Paraidse Plot
by Narayan, N S
Barcode # 042187

Blagging his way into the snootiest public school is just Winston Wright's first step towards becoming the most powerful man in Britain. Getting close to cabinet minister Sir Giles Lushington, Winston becomes the Prime Minister's favourite monopoly partner - just as the whole cabinet is busted for bribes from shadowy billionaire Sheik Al Yamani.

The Penalty
by Peet, Mal
Barcode # 042269

As the city of San Juan pulses to summer's sluggish beat, its teenage football prodigy El Brujito, vanishes without trace. Paul Faustino, South America's top sports journalist, is reluctantly drawn into the mystery. As a story of corruption and murder unfolds, he is forced to confront a bitter history of slavery, and the power of the occult.

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters
by Riordan, Rick
Barcode # 042234

Physik
by Sage, Angie
Barcode # 042362

A baby girl is rescued from a snowy path. A baby boy is stillborn. A young Queen is taken ill. An ExtraOrdinary Wizard mysteriously resigns from his post. And all on the same night. A string of events, seemingly unconnected, begins to converge 10 years later, when the Heap family receive a knock at the door. Li