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Pizazz vs Perfecto: The Times Best Children's Books for Summer 2021

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Sophy Henn (Author), Sophy Henn (Narrator)

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Pizazz vs the New Kid: The super awesome new superhero series!

The super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) series from the amazingly talented Sophy Henn, award-winning author and illustrator of Bad Nana!  Perfect for children aged 7, 8, 9 and upwards, and for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG! HELLO! My name is PIZAZZ and I'm a superhero . . . You probably think that's really AWESOME, and while it can be, it's also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying. I guess it was sort of going OK (I say, "sort of" - I still have to wear a silly cape and save the world all the time) until this NEW KID showed up, and started WOWING everyone with their super powers. Yep, SUPER POWERS - just what this town needs, another super . . . Who just happens to have the coolest name ever: Jett. And now, because of Serena and her gang of Populars, I have to compete against Jett in an almighty and ultimate SUPER-OFF. But it's fine. I mean, even if I lose, there's space for two SUPERS in this school, isn't there?!   PRAISE for PIZAZZ: "Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading" - The Guardian, Children's Book of the Month "Sophy Henn's funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too" - The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week "Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers" - The i "Sophy Henn's lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in" -  The Financial Times  "Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout" - Booktrust

Sophy Henn (Author), Sophy Henn (Narrator)

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Pizazz: The super awesome new superhero series!

The first in a super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) NEW series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn!  This is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. Being a superhero is the best thing ever, right? WRONG! HELLO! My name is Pizazz and I'm a superhero… You probably think that's really AWESOME and while it can be, it's also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying.  Don't believe me? Well, I have to wear the same outfit ALL THE TIME?! I'm always dashing off to save the world right in the middle of fun stuff. Plus I have to be the good guy even when I might not want to be. And sometimes I just want to be, well, normal. You see, it's not easy being SUPER … PS. DON'T even ask me about my super "POWER"… "Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading" - The Guardian, Children's Book of the Month "Sophy Henn's funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too" - The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week "Sophy Henn's lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in" -  The Financial Times  "Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers" - The i "Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout" - Booktrust

Sophy Henn (Author), Sophy Henn (Narrator)

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Planet Joy

For readers aged 9+ comes the third book in a sparkling series about family, friends and finding the joy in life! From Guardian award-winning author Jenny Valentine, this is the perfect series for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cath Howe and Lara Williamson! Meet ten-year-old Joy Applebloom, a girl with a knack for finding the silver lining in even the darkest of rainclouds. After years of travelling the world with her family, Joy feels like she's finally found a place she can call home. She's settled in at school, has a new best friend called Benny and she's finally making a difference in the world. But when a new girl, Phoebe Dark, joins class 6C, Joy discovers there's a whole world out there that she hasn't explored yet . . . Could Plane Tree Gardens be just the beginning? A heart-warming and joyful series about family, friends and never being too small to make a difference, with gorgeous illustrations from Claire Lefevre. 'A delight for its warmth and humour, but principally because the writing is alive and stunning' The Sunday Times on A Girl Called Joy

Jenny Valentine (Author), Aysha Kala (Narrator)

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Playing With Fire

Just when you think you've saved the world...'You will kill her?' the Torment asked. Skulduggery sagged. 'Yes.' He hesitated, then took his gun from his jacket. 'I'm sorry, Valkyrie,' he said softly. 'Don't talk to me,' Valkyrie said. 'Just do what you have to do.' Valkyrie parted her tunic, and Skulduggery pointed the gun at the vest beneath. 'Please forgive me,' Skulduggery said, then aimed the gun at the girl and pulled the trigger.With Serpine dead, the world is safe once more. At least, that's what Valkyrie and Skulduggery think, until the notorious Baron Vengeous makes a bloody escape from prison, and dead bodies and vampires start showing up all over Ireland. With Baron Vengeous after the deadly armour of Lord Vile, and pretty much everyone out to kill Valkyrie, the daring detective duo face their biggest challenge yet. But what if the greatest threat to Valkyrie is just a little closer to home...?

Derek Landy (Author), Rupert Degas (Narrator)

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Popcorn Bob: The Popcorn Spy

Ellis is now best friends with a grumpy, talking popcorn kernel. Yes, REALLY! Together, they're secretly handing out popcorn to Ellis's classmates (since her school is now officially a "Healthy School"-blech), and everything is great. Bob is even learning how to control his hanger. (Kind of.) But Ellis and Bob are in danger-visitors from the possibly nefarious Popcorn & Co. are following them, and it's clear they're after Bob! Will Ellis be able to keep Bob out of their clutches?

Maranke Rinck (Author), Eeevin Hartsough (Narrator)

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Port of Spies #4

As the Sea Rat pulls into port, the kids are excited to explore the town! That is, until Rotten Tooth makes them run errands the whole time. But they are determined to have fun, so the kids turn it into a spying mission. By the time they return to the deck, they have a whole list of suspicious activities to report. Rotten Tooth dismisses them, but then strange things begin to happen on the ship . . . could they have a stowaway aboard?

Brian James (Author), Bryan Kennedy (Narrator)

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Pottymouth and Stoopid

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Pottymouth and Stoopid by James Patterson, read by Scott Connolly. David and his best friend Michael were tagged with awful nicknames way back in preschool when everyone did silly things. Fast-forward to seventh grade: 'Pottymouth' and 'Stoopid' are still stuck with the names - and everyone in school, including the teachers and their principal, believe the labels are true. So how do they go about changing everyone's minds? By turning their misery into megastardom on TV, of course! And this important story delivers more than just laughs - it shows that the worst bullying doesn't have to be physical, and that things will get better.

James Patterson (Author), Scott Connolly (Narrator)

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Prank Day

Read by the author. From actor, producer, and comedian Kel Mitchell of Nickelodeon's All That and the film Good Burger, this laugh-aloud novel for kids follows Chase as he masterminds a series of epic pranks only to discover that they've all become real on April 2nd. When his tricks become reality in hilarious and disastrous ways, Chase must come clean. How will he set the world right again, catch the eye of his crush Zoe, and keep her from getting flattened by the refrigerator running all over town? This comedy-fantasy adventure - is full of wackiness, mayhem, and laugh-out loud moments - teaches the value of taking responsibility for your actions and telling the truth - blends realistic fiction with fantasy - celebrates the value of friendship, family, and good teachers in your life - features a diverse cast of characters Intended for kids and tweens 8 to 12 years old, this book is perfect for - independent young readers, boys and girls - fans of chapter book series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Terrible Two, Middle School, and Locker 37 - fans of the popular Nickelodeon show All That This novel will keep middle graders entertained with its fast pace, fantastical chaos, and hilarious tricks. If you've ever dreamed of pranking the world with toilet clowns and spider drones, this book is for you.

Kel Mitchell (Author), Kel Mitchell (Narrator)

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Prank Wars

FROM THE AUTHOR OF NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, FUNNY KID FOR PRESIDENT! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. As he and his classmates head off on a camping trip, the new boy, Tyson, decides to play some jokes of his own. Max is the funny kid ... and now there's a prank war to be won! Monsters in the lake, smuggling ducks, dig-your-own toilets, capsizing canoes, absolutely not falling in love and beans that give you the runs are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new adventure. For fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates, FUNNY KID is the mega-bestseller from author-illustrator Matt Stanton.

Matt Stanton (Author), Paul Panting (Narrator)

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Pretenders

Three girls, two guys, five secret journals. The five most popular students at Noble High have secrets to hide; secrets they wrote down in their journals. Now one of their own exposes the private entries... I am leaking these because I'm tired and I know you are too. The success bar is too high and pretending has become the only way to reach it. Instagrams are filtered, Facebook profiles are embellished, photos are shopped, reality TV is scripted, body parts get upgraded like software, and even professional athletes are cheating. The things we believe in aren't real. We are pretenders.

Lisi Harrison (Author), Audra Pagano, Christina Devallescar, Corey Bradberry, Stephanie Laubscher, Zach Roe (Narrator)

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Priscilla and the Pink Planet

Priscilla lives on a planet where everything is pink. ``Pink, pink, pink!'' she cries with fright. ``Pink to the left and pink to the right!'' Priscilla dreams of seeing the world in other colors and ends up teaching the Great Queen of Pink that diversity leads to true beauty. Told in lyrical verse, here is a clever read-aloud that's sure to become a modern classic.

Nathaniel Hobbie (Author), Michele McGonigle (Narrator)

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