Featured Books for 9+ readers

The Abominators and the Forces of Evil: The Revenge of My Panty Wanty Woos
J. L. Smith
The third book in this side-splittingly funny new series which follows the mischievous gang - The Abominators - and their unlikely sidekick, posh boy Cecil Trumpington-Potts.  Complete with witty illustrations from Sam Hearn, this is a great choice for fans...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/07/2013
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The Power of Five: Raven's Gate
Anthony Horowitz
This is a new paperback issue of the first book in the bestselling fantasy series The Power of Five by Anthony Horowitz.  A sinister and incredibly atmospheric story of the supernatural; first of five in the Power of Five series....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/07/2013
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Ghosts of the Forest
Steve Backshall
Saving the rain forest! That’s the vital mission of Saker and his friend Sinter. The precious forest is being cleared by loggers leaving the wild life at risk. The orang-utans will be especially vulnerable if their precious habit is...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 04/07/2013
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The Great Unexpected
Sharon Creech
Prize-winning Sharon Creech tells a heart warming and delicate story of unexpected connections that lead to great happiness when they are unravelled. Friends Lizzie and Naomi, both of whom are orphans, meet Finn, a mysterious boy who seems to come...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/07/2013
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The Meadow Vale Ponies: Mulberry and the Summer Show
Che Golden
Mulberry is the bad-tempered pony no one wants to ride. So when shy girl Sam enters them both in the Summer Show, everyone thinks she's crazy. But Sam has a secret weapon - she can talk to horses. The only...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/07/2013
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Joe and the Lightning Pony A Boy and His Horses
Victoria Eveleigh
The second in this new trilogy from the author of the successful Katy's Ponies book. Perfect for pony mad boys and girls.  
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/07/2013
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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
Judith Kerr
This unforgettable story of a Jewish family fleeing Germany before the Second World War, is now available in a special hardback edition to celebrate the 90th birthday of its author Judith Kerr, with a reproduction of the original illustrated cover.
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Format: Hardback - Released: 14/06/2013
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Frozen in Time
Ali Sparkes
A page-turning mystery-adventure with a pleasingly old-fashioned feel as two children, frozen by cryonic suspension by their father in 1956, are miraculously brought back to life by two other children in 2009. There are loads of clues to follow and...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013
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Out of This World
Ali Sparkes
This is a action packed,science fiction story about a boy with super-powers. With a streak of the supernatural running through it, which will greatly appeal to this award-winning novelist's existing fans and new readers alike. This is a prequel to...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013
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The Great Ice-Cream Heist
Elen Caldecott
June 2013 Book of the Month  A warm, funny adventure about sticking up for your friends from this hugely popular author and as usual all told with Elen Caldecott's trademark wit. 
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013
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Take Your Last Breath
Lauren Child
June 2013 Book of the Month  The second book in the Ruby series which follows the adventures of Ruby, a genius code-breaker, daring detective and gadget-laden special agent who just happens to be a thirteen-year-old girl. Ruby and her slick...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013
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The Grunts All at Sea
Philip Ardagh
June 2013 Book of the Month  The Grunts, a family of doubtful charm to whom extraordinary and mostly disgusting things happen, are back for a fabulous new adventure.  Everything that is revolting is crammed into this hilarious new story as...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/06/2013
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Judith Kerr's Creatures A Celebration of the Life and Work of Judith Kerr
Judith Kerr
June 2013 Book of the Month  All fans of the creator of classics such as When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit and The Tiger Who Came to Tea will be delighted by this rich autobiography told in Judith Kerr’s own words...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/06/2013
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The Tiger Thief
Michaela Clarke
June 2013 Debut of the Month An exciting adventure story about a circus boy and his tiger, Emira.  When Emira is stolen, Sharat is desperate to find her and embarks on a dangerous quest to get her back. The novel will...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013
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Humphrey's Book of Summer Fun
Betty G. Birney
Humphrey, everyone’s favourite hamster, has loads of fun puzzles and riddles for all of his friends. Enjoy a summer of fun away from the classroom with Humphrey to lend a hand!
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013
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The Daring Escape of Beatrice and Peabody
Kimberly Newton Fusco
A debut of enormous charm about a lonely orphan named Bee who escapes a travelling carnival in the company of a small, equally lonely dog. She and the dog are taken in by two women and to Bee these women...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013
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The Blue Lady
Eleanor Hawken
A chilling page-turner for all those who like a school story with a difference. A school with a dark past provides a troubled environment for new girl Frankie...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013
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Coco Caramel
Cathy Cassidy
Horse-mad Coco is the youngest of the sisters in the family. Different from all the others, she is a tomboy at heart and passionate about saving the endangered species of the world. Coco’s main passion is for riding and...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/06/2013
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Osbert the Avenger
Christopher William Hill
Macabre and gruesome and wickedly funny, this is dark story of one boy’s determined quest to destroy those who have hurt him and his family. When Osbert wins a coveted place at the prestigious Institute he uncovers every kind of...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013
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The School for Good and Evil
Soman Chaniani
A dark, enchanting fairytale, complete with two extraordinary heroines on a wild and dangerous adventure - perfect for girls who prefer their fairytales with a twist.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013
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Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak
Rachel Renee Russell
The Dork Diaries series is all about friendship, fun and embracing your inner you. Aimed at the 9+reader this 6th instalment tackles tween issues all in a light-hearted way. Written in diary style with illustrations throughout The Dork Diaries have...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/06/2013
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Sylvie and Star
Julia Green
A heartwarming story about a girl and her love for a puppy, a perfect choice for animal lovers.  Beautifully illustrated throughout with black and white drawings. One puppy with the wild in his eyes. One girl longing to care for...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/06/2013
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The Spider's Lair
Guy Bass
Created by a mad professor Stitch Head is no ordinary boy and his life is very far from ordinary! In this new madcap adventure, Stitch Head finds himself in a tricky spot as he tries to rescue Arabella from...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/06/2013
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Gaby's Angel
Janet Hoggarth
Both funny and sad, Gaby's Angel is a touching story about friendship and loss between two girls - Gaby and Emily, one of whom appears to return as a Guardian Angel and helps Gaby to realise that she can survive...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/06/2013
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Penny Dreadful is Incredibly Contagious
Joanna Nadin
Laugh-out-loud with the delightful and aptly named Penny Dreadful! Every child who has felt that awful things just unexpectedly happen around them will love Penny and catastrophes that she just can’t help! And none of them are her fault,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/06/2013
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Magic Ink
Steve Cole
May 2013 Book of the Month   A comic strip comes to life with the help of some magic ink... a hilarious adventure that could only have come from the madcap mind of Mr Steve Cole, bestselling author of Astrosaurs, Cows...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 23/05/2013
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Hagurosan
Darren Shan
Interest Age 8-12 Reading Age 8  A tale full of wonder from the master story-telling Darren Shan! Hagurosan is sent by his mother to take an offering of cake to the spirits of the shrine. Feeling peckish on his way...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 15/05/2013
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How Brave is That?
Anne Fine
Interest Age 8-12 Reading Age 7  Award-winning Anne Fine takes a subtle look at what bravery really is in this touching story about a boy who has only one ambition in life: to join the Army. Tom struggles with learning...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 15/05/2013
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Chuckle Bob's Great Escape
Jeremy Strong
Interest age 8-12 Reading Age 8+  Best-selling Jeremy Strong tells a dramatic story of a monkey on the loose. When Chuckle Bob escapes from the pet shop, he has no idea just how difficult it is to live on his...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 15/05/2013
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War Games
Terry Deary
Interest Age 8-12 Reading Age 8    Best-known for his Horrible Histories, Terry Deary has an exceptional ability to bring the past to life. Here, in two short stories with a sporting theme set in the Second World War, he tells...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 15/05/2013
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