-
Otter Chaos : Let the River Races Begin
The otterly bonkers Brown family are HUGELY excited, as todays the day they move to their new home. But when they get there they find the beastly Black family have got there first! This riverbank aint big enough for the both of them, so theres only one thing for it: war. Well, not REAL war. Otters are more into playing than fighting, so instead they decide to hold a giant sports day and may the best otters win! Whether thats the Browns or the Blacks, only time will tell, but one things for sure, its bound to be OTTER CHAOS!
-
I Even Funnier: A Middle School Story
Middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best stand-up comic in the world - and he won't let the fact that he's in a wheelchair get in his way. After winning the New York state finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie's off to Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the big competition for the sake of his friends and family?
-
The Finisher
Welcome to Wormwood a place where curiosity is discouraged and no one has ever left. Until one girl, Vega Jane, discovers a map that suggests a mysterious world beyond the walls. A world with possibilities and creatures beyond her imagining. But she will be forced to fight for her freedom and unravelling the truth may cost Vega her life. David Baldacci is a worldwide bestselling writer. He writes books for children and adults and they are published in over 45 different languages and in more than 80 countries and with more than 110 million copies in print, he is one of the world's favourite storytellers. The Finisher is his first book for young adults and film rights have been bought, with the producer of Spiderman on board. David is the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating illiteracy across America.
-
Akbar and the Tricky Traitor
The mighty Mughal emperor Akbar is angry. Someone is leaking secrets of his court to his enemies. Whats worse, his enemies are now laughing at Akbar. Who can help the emperor solve this mystery? Mysteries youll never find in history books.
-
A Kiss Of Blood
Only one woman can save vamp city . . . One of the few humans who managed to escape the deadly twilight world of Vamp City, Quinn Lennox vows never to return. But the vampires want her back, for only she has the power to renew the magic of their crumbling world and free the vampires trapped within. When the dangerous and all-too-seductive Arturo Mazza comes for her, Quinn knows she can never trust him after the betrayal she suffered at his hands. But with her beloved brother's fate hanging in the balance, and her own power beginning to emerge, she chooses to risk all on yet another perilous journey back to Vamp City. And though she tries to deny it, her heart begins to hold hope that even a ruthless vampire can learn the meaning of true love . . .
-
Babayan and the Magic Star
Many fierce monsters have roamed the hills and valleys of the far north but none as fierce as Babayan. So begins the adventures of Babayan, the wild beast with a mighty roar whom all the villagers of the far north dread. But what happens when he is magically lifted from the world he knows and finds himself dangling from a star? Alone in the night sky, Babayan meets his guide and protector, the Queen of the Stars, who sends him to the enchanted kingdom of Shayma Bayma, where animals live together in harmony. There, in the lush tropical forests, Babayan is transformed as he encounters many fantastic creatures and makes new friends. Yet the call of the Wild Islands, where creatures still feed on one another, continues to stir his inner beast. Until he journeys across the Great Sea and faces his past.
-
Childrens Omnibus - Volume 2
Delightful stories for children by one of Indias most loved writers. For over six decades now, Ruskin Bond has been entertaining and touching the lives of countless readers, young and old, with his stories, novels and poems. Childrens Omnibus: Volume 2 brings together the best of his stories for young readers. Included here are old favourites like The School among the Pines and The Night the Roof Blew Off, as well as lesser known anecdotes such as the hilarious My Failed Omelettes and Other Disasters and the heart warming Adventures in Reading. A selection of his charming, whimsical poetry for children, also included in this volume, makes this book a truly enchanting read. Funny, thoughtful, nostalgic and uplifting, Childrens Omnibus: Volume 2 is a treat for children and adults alike.