{"title":"Children's \/ YA non-fiction","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"paddington-goes-to-town","title":"Paddington Goes To Town","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star! Paddington doesn't intentionally turn his friend's wedding into an uproar by getting the wedding ring stuck on his paw. Nor does he mean Mr Curry to slip on his marmalade sandwich in the middle of an important golf shot. But these sort of things just happen to a bear like Paddington! For more than sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Paddington series: 'I've always had great respect for Paddington... He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear...has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller Praise for Paddington's Finest Hour: \"...a delight throughout...\" Financial Times Praise for Love From Paddington: \"...a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales\" The Times \"...a delightful collection...\" Sunday Express.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. He served in the Royal Air Force and the British Army before working as a cameraman for BBC TV for 19 years. In 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to children's literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997. Michael died in 2017, leaving behind one of the great literary legacies of our time.               Peggy Fortnum was born in 1919 in Harrow, England, the youngest of six children. She graduated from the Central School of Art in London after the war interrupted her studies at Tunbridge Wells Art School, then worked as an art teacher, painter and textile designer before becoming a full-time book illustrator.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770288242971,"sku":"9780006753667","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/paddington-goes-to-town-4949952.jpg?v=1776414128"},{"product_id":"homeward-bounders","title":"Homeward Bounders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"You are now a discard. We have no further use for you in play. You are free to walk the Bounds, but it will be against the rules for you to enter play in any world. If you succeed in returning Home, then you may enter play again in the normal manner.\" When Jamie unwittingly discovers the scary, dark-cloaked Them playing games with human's lives, he is cast out to the boundaries of the worlds. Only then does he discover that there are a vast number of parallel worlds, all linked by the bounds, and these sinister creatures are using them all as a massive gamesboard. Clinging to Their promise that if he can get Home he is free, he becomes the unwilling Random Factor in an endless game of chance. Irresistible Diana Wynne Jones fantasy adventure, featuring an insect-loving shapeshifter, an apprentice demon hunter and a whole host of exotic characters clinging to the hope that one day they will return Home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Diana Wynne Jones '[Wynne Jones] has a unique record of producing books you can't forget... Every book is different. And every book is likely to be in someone's top seven... I feel we need to acknowledge how lucky those of us are who grew up on her books, and to ensure subsequent generations enjoy the same intense and subtle pleasure.' The Guardian \"...Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones's most outrageous plots to her readers' hopes and fears...\" Publishers Weekly \"Truly magical - guaranteed to leave you gasping - even hotter than Potter\" The Bookseller \"Diana Wynne Jones could teach Stephen King and JK Rowling a thing or two ...\" SFX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) spent her childhood in Essex and began writing fantasy novels for children in the 1970s. With her unique combination of magic, humour and imagination, she enthralled generations of children and adults with her work. She won the Guardian Award in 1977 with Charmed Life, was runner-up for the Children's Book Award in 1981 and was twice runner-up for the Carnegie Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770288636187,"sku":"9780006755258","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/homeward-bounders-5353624.jpg?v=1776414127"},{"product_id":"castle-in-the-air","title":"Castle in the Air","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magical Arabian Nights tale from the captivating creator of fantasy, Diana Wynne Jones. The dazzling sequel to Howl's Moving Castle. Far to the south in the Land of Ingary, lives a young carpet merchant called Abdullah. In his dreams, he is the long-lost son of a great prince. This dream is a complete castle in the air... or is it? Abdullah's day-dreams suddenly start to come true when he meets the exquisite Flower-in-the-Night, daughter of the ferocious Sultan of Zanzib. Fate has destined them for each other, but a bad-tempered genie, a hideous djinn, and various villanous bandits have their own ideas. When Flower-in-the-Night is carried off, Abdullah is determined to rescue her - if he can find her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is the Arabian Nights with a twist. Readers won't put down the book until they figure out all its secrets.\" SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review) \"A bewitching romp, gratifying to mind, imagination, and funnybone.\" KIRKUS REVIEWS Praise for Diana Wynne Jones \"...Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones's most outrageous plots to her readers' hopes and fears...\" Publishers Weekly \"Diana Wynne Jones ought to be crowned with coloured garlands because she is the best writer of magical fantasy for children in this country \" Evening Standard \"Diana Wynne Jones could teach Stephen King and JK Rowling a thing or two ... [she] has a skill for inserting just the right amount of detail in her written words, leaving you satiated but not stuffed.\" SFX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) spent her childhood in Essex and began writing fantasy novels for children in the 1970s. With her unique combination of magic, humour and imagination, she enthralled generations of children and adults with her work. She won the Guardian Award in 1977 with Charmed Life, was runner-up for the Children's Book Award in 1981 and was twice runner-up for the Carnegie Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770289226011,"sku":"9780006755302","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/castle-in-the-air-8787019.jpg?v=1776414127"},{"product_id":"journey","title":"Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe brave owls of Ga'Hoole are back in their second mythic adventure as they strive to preserve owldom from the evil that lurks around them. Join the owls in their quest for the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, the legendary place where ordinary owls are transformed into the heroes that guard the owl kingdom. Out of the darkness a hero will rise... It began as a dream. A quest for the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, a mythic place where each night an order of owls rises to perform noble deeds. There Soren, Gylfie, Twilight and Digger hope to find inspiration to fight the evil that dwells in the owl kingdom. The journey is long and arduous for Soren, Gylife, Twilight and Digger. When they finally arrive, they realize that the journey has barely started and that greater challenges lay ahead. If they succeed in following in the footsteps of their leaders, they will soon become true Ga'Hoolian owls- honest, brave, true and wise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The rescue of Soren's deeply troubled younger sister caps a book hallmarked by adventure, mystery, and some pretty terrible poetry put forward as owl songs. The world building is excellent, with a few intriguing hints that it might take place on a post-Holocaust Earth, and the characterization is solid. The owls are unique and complex, with conflicting feelings and just the right mix of seriousness and fun.\" VOYA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKathryn Lasky has long had a fascination with owls. This led her to research their life and behaviour, thinking that she would write a non-fiction book about owls to be illustrated with her husband's photographs. She soon realised, though, that this would be rather difficult since owls are shy and nocturnal creatures - so she wrote a fantasy series about them instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770297024795,"sku":"9780007215188","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/journey-3200075.jpg?v=1776414083"},{"product_id":"blink-and-you-die","title":"Blink and You Die","description":"\u003cp\u003eSay goodbye to Ruby Redfort: every smart kid's smart kid. The mind-blowing conclusion to the thrilling series by award-winning author Lauren Child. Ruby Redfort: undercover agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old genius - you can count on her when the ice starts to crack. All good things come to an end... Ruby Redfort is running scared, a whole bunch of people want her dead and worst of all one of them is on her team. But just who is this agent of doom? You can run, Ruby, but you can't hide...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Full of sprint-paced adventure, with tear-pricking farewells and a satisfying tying-up of ends' Guardian Praise for Lauren Child: 'Lauren Child is a publishing phenomenon' - Observer Magazine 'Lauren Child is so good it's exhilarating' - The Independent Praise for the Ruby Redfort series: 'The coolest girl hero in years ... Child refuses to write down to her tween and teen audience and challenges readers with more twists than a curling tongs party' The Times 'Redfort is one of the best things to happen to ten-plus British fiction' The Times 'The new Ruby Redfort book is utterly exceptionordinarily brilliant' - Clarice Bean 'Lauren Child has put imagination and fun back into the real worlds of childhood' - Julia Eccleshare, Guardian 'Cool, punchy, stylish' - Sun 'A cracking adventure' - Mail 'What more could adventure-loving girls want?' - The Sunday Times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLauren Child burst on to the children's books scene in 1999 and has since published many bestselling and award-winning books, including those featuring the hugely popular Charlie and Lola, and the Clarice Bean series. She has won numerous awards including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Gold Award. Her books have been made into an award-winning TV series and have sold in many languages with runaway success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770304200987,"sku":"9780007334292","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/blink-and-you-die-8691133.jpg?v=1776414082"},{"product_id":"moonrise","title":"MOONRISE","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the exciting second Warriors story arc, the wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons-but new prophecies from their warrior ancestors speak of a mysterious destiny and grave danger for the clans. The second of six titles in this thrilling feline fantasy adventure. Darkness, air, water, and sky will come together and shake the forest to its roots... Several moons have passed since six cats set out from the forest on an urgent journey to save all their Clans. Now those six are travelling home again, but on their way through the mountains, they meet a tribe of wild cats who seem to have their own set of warrior ancestors . . . and their own mysterious prophecy to fulfill. Stormfur can't understand their strange fascination with him, but he knows the danger they face is real. Meanwhile, back in the forest, Firestar's daughter Leafpaw watches ThunderClan's world crumble around her, as the humans' terrible machines destroy more and more of their home. Will the questing cats make it back in time to save the Clans, or will they be too late?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Warriors: \"Brilliantly written by someone who knows what children like to read. Inspired.\" The Gateway \"Another fabulous book in the excellent series... plenty of twists and turns. Any 9 to13 year old should have these books!\" Kidaround \"Certain to please any young reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat.\" Publishers Weekly \"Warriors: Into The Wild is the best book I've read in ages. It's really exciting... Even better than Brian Jaques' Redwall. I can't wait for the next one!\" John Wood (age 12) \"Characters remain true to their feline natures, adding to the plausibility of events in this tension-filled story. Readers will be happy to learn that another episode is in the works.\" Booklist \"Another dynamic episode sure to please series fans.\" Booklist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErin Hunter is actually three people! She is experienced children's book writers Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry and Victoria Holmes who all live in the UK. Vicky comes up with the story ideas and makes sure the books stay consistent and Kate and Cherith take it in turns to write the books. 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The gripping adventure that began with a small housecat in Into the Wild continues with Book Four of the thrilling Warriors spin-off series The New Prophecy. These cats' devoted fans have catapulted them onto national bestseller lists, and the support for the series grows stronger with every book. Now the warrior Clans have finally reached their new home, but their troubles are far from over. Don't miss the next adventure of Brambleclaw, Firestar, and ThunderClan in Starlight, featuring new maps of the Clans' unfamiliar territory at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Warriors: \"Brilliantly written by someone who knows what children like to read. Inspired.\" The Gateway \"Another fabulous book in the excellent series... plenty of twists and turns. Any 9 to13 year old should have these books!\" Kidaround \"Certain to please any young reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat.\" Publishers Weekly \"Warriors: Into The Wild is the best book I've read in ages. It's really exciting... Even better than Brian Jaques' Redwall. I can't wait for the next one!\" John Wood (age 12) \"Characters remain true to their feline natures, adding to the plausibility of events in this tension-filled story. Readers will be happy to learn that another episode is in the works.\" Booklist \"Another dynamic episode sure to please series fans.\" Booklist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErin Hunter is actually three people! She is experienced children's book writers Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry and Victoria Holmes who all live in the UK. Vicky comes up with the story ideas and makes sure the books stay consistent and Kate and Cherith take it in turns to write the books. 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It was shortlisted for several major awards including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Branford Boase award, nominated for the Queen of Teen award and won the teen and young adult category of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the 11-14 category of the Leeds Book Award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770313572635,"sku":"9780007574650","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/head-over-heels-9931603.jpg?v=1776414066"},{"product_id":"island-of-lost-horses","title":"Island of Lost Horses","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo girls divided by time, united by their love for some very special horses - an epic Caribbean adventure! On a remote tropical island, twelve year-old Beatriz is about to embark on an epic journey, through hurricanes and across the high seas and back to the time of Christopher Columbus... When Beatriz stumbles across a wild mare with strange markings in the jungle she can't believe it is real. Yet from that moment on the strongest connection grows between them, and she begins to uncover an incredible history. For centuries ago, Felipa and her horse, Cara Blanca, were running for their lives. As the fates of Beatriz, Felipa and their horses become entwined, Beatriz realises that the future of the world's rarest horses depends on her. 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The intrepid Edmund and Lucy return to Narnia - with their beastly cousin Eustace in tow - on the ship The Dawn Treader, where their old friend Prince Caspian is searching for lost friends of his father's. As the children take to the Eastern Seas in their hunt for the friends they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous adventure that leads them once again to Aslan the lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The magic of C. S. Lewis's parallel universe never fades.' The Times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLIVE STAPLES LEWIS (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a fellow and tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics, the Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770314719515,"sku":"9780007588565","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/voyage-of-the-dawn-treader-hardback-7210971.jpg?v=1776414067"},{"product_id":"when-marnie-was-there","title":"When Marnie Was There","description":"\u003cp\u003eA major motion picture adaptation by Studio Ghibli, creators of SPIRITED AWAY and ARRIETTY. Anna hasn't a friend in the world - until she meets Marnie among the sand dunes. But Marnie isn't all she seems... Sent away from her foster home one long, hot summer to a sleepy Norfolk village by the sea, Anna dreams her days away among the sandhills and marshes. She never expected to meet a friend like Marnie, someone who doesn't judge Anna for being ordinary and not-even-trying. But no sooner has Anna learned the loveliness of friendship than Marnie vanishes...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Beautifully planned, hauntingly written, these chapters hold a thrilling intensity... 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And soon Anna, her tiger and her horse will be fighting for survival in the frozen tundra of Siberia... An epic adventure of horses, friendship and sparkling secrets!.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for 'The Princess and the Foal': 'The perfect gift for girls with big dreams' The Bookseller 'Great new book - 10\/10' Newmarket Journal 'Younger readers will delight in this heartwarming tale' Horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacy Gregg is the author of successful pony adventure series Pony Club Secrets and Pony Club Rivals and stand-alone novels 'The Princess and the Foal' and 'the Island of Lost Horses' both winners of the Children's Choice Junior Fiction award at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. Formerly the editor of fashion website Runwayreporter.com, Stacy writes exclusively for HarperCollins.                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Once when he was thirty nine and again four years later when he was twelve.\" On Al Chaudhury's twelfth birthday his beloved Grandpa Byron gives him a letter from Al's late father. In it Al receives a mission: travel back to 1984 in a secret time machine and save his father's life. Al soon discovers that time travel requires daring and imagination. It also requires lies, theft, setting his school on fire and ignoring philosophical advice from Grandpa Byron. All without losing his pet hamster, Alan Shearer... Time Travelling With a Hamster is a funny, heart-warming race-against-time - and across generations - adventure that you will won't be able to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The gripping suspense truly makes time fly... the book's heart and humour are hard to resist.' 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Far outside the palace walls, on the outskirts of the land Annika's family has long ruled over, Lennox is waiting for his moment. His people displaced, his father gone, Lennox knows that it's up to him to lead his people into a battle to overthrow the Kadierian monarchy. After Annika and Lennox's worlds collide, they can't stop thinking of each other. Annika has waited her whole life to find out what love truly feels like-but could it be that she's found love with someone she can never have?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Selection: \"Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!\" Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiera Cass graduated from Radford University with a degree in History. She grew up in South Carolina and currently lives in Blacksburg, Virginia with her family. 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A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime - from London to the heart of the Arctic!.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo reviews available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Walliams is a children's author. He published his first novel in 2008 and has since written over forty books for children, including fiction and picture books.                Born in London, Tony Ross went to art school in Liverpool. His cartoons have appeared in famous publications the world over. His first book, Hugo and the Wicked Winter, was published in 1972. 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For their quests, Agatha and Tedros are trying to return Camelot to its former splendour as queen and king. For her quest, Sophie seeks to mould Evil in her own image as Dean. But they soon grow isolated and alone, and all of the students' quests seem to plunge into chaos. Amidst obstacles both dangerous and unpredictable, who will rise and lead the charge to save them . . . ?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL: \"Amazing!!! Brilliant!!! PERFECTO!!! Mindblowing!!! Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.\" Ava \"This book is amazing!! It really kept me up all night and I could not wait to finish it! GO AND READ IT. SERIOUSLY. GO, GO, GO!\" Anna, Goodreads \"A fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, and humour... that will keep you turning pages until the end.\" Newbury Award-winning author Ann M. 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But then a deadly disease threatens the life of every dog in the country and Georgie's beloved dog, Mr Mash, gets sick. And that's only the start of her troubles. Soon, Georgie and Mr Mash must embark on a desperate quest: to save every dog on earth, and maybe even all of humanity ... ... without actually leaving the room. An extraordinary quest with the biggest stakes of all, and a huge idea at its heart, this is time travel - but not as you know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Welford has done it again, creating a cracking adventure injected with science. He navigates dogs, what makes us tick and keeping the spirit of a loved one alive. I think that's called having it covered.\" The Times Children's Book of the Week \"How awesome is Ross Welford? Consistently original, believable and filmable (please). A terrific adventure\" Observer Children's Books of the Month \"Will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Welford gets better with each book.\" Daily Mail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoss Welford was a journalist and television producer before becoming a full-time writer. He lives in London with his wife, children, a border collie and several tropical fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770332872987,"sku":"9780008256975","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/dog-who-saved-the-world-8181138.jpg?v=1776413828"},{"product_id":"mog-the-forgetful-cat-book-and-toy-gift-set","title":"Mog the Forgetful Cat Book and Toy Gift Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveryone's favourite family cat, Mog is loved by children everywhere for her funny and warm-hearted escapades. Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published in 1970 and has never been out of print! The classic picture book story of a very forgetful cat, her family, and a very exciting adventure is the perfect gift for families, boys, girls, and anyone who has ever known or loved a cat. From Judith Kerr, the bestselling author of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, the beloved Mog stories still delight children all over the world. Celebrate this unforgettable cat's very first adventure and share this funny and warm picture book story with your family. 'Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become... a national hero' Junior Magazine 'A firm favourite on children's bookshelves' Telegraph 'Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast' Bookbag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Mog: 'Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become... a national hero' Junior Magazine 'A firm favourite on children's bookshelves' Telegraph 'Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast' Bookbag 'Delightful stories about the family cat with attitude' Guardian 'Mog should be for life, not just for Christmas' Sunday Times 'An instant classic to rival The Snowman' Telegraph Praise for Judith Kerr: 'One of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter' Times \"It's no surprise Judith's work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless\" Michael Foreman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudith Kerr OBE was born in Berlin. Her family left Germany in 1933 to escape the rising Nazi party, and came to England. She studied at the Central School of Art and later worked as a scriptwriter for the BBC.                Judith married the celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale in 1954. She left the BBC to look after their two children, who inspired her first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Published in 1968 and never out of print in the fifty years since, it has become a much-loved classic and perennial bestseller. Her second book was Mog the Forgetful Cat, which was published in 1970 and has also gone on to become a beloved classic, with Mog appearing in a further 17 adventures in the years since.                Judith was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, and in 2019 was named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards. Judith died in May 2019 at the age of 95, and her stories continue to entertain and delight generations of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770332905755,"sku":"9780008262143","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/mog-the-forgetful-cat-book-and-toy-gift-set-9405485.jpg?v=1776413827"},{"product_id":"worlds-worst-monsters","title":"World's Worst Monsters","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe World's Worst Monsters, from Children's author David Walliams. You've met the world's worst children, the world's worst parents, the world's worst teachers and the world's worst pets - but are you ready for the world's worst monsters? 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With the help of her friends, the young witch sets off to the treacherous Mountains of Nach. There, she hopes to find the Craegun, a powerful beast believed to restore anything that has been lost - for a heavy price. The mission is fraught with danger, but there's no turning back . . . or the magic of Willow's world will be lost forever. The epic fourth adventure in the Starfell series is a powerful celebration of kindness, resilience and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Starfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day 'A wonderful book! Packed with fun, inventive magic, and loveable characters' - Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic 'If you're looking for smart, charming, imaginative fantasy, look no further than Starfell. It's one of those books that immediately makes you feel right at home.' - P. G. Bell, author of The Train to Impossible Places 'Such a lovely book - fast-paced, funny and charming' - Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike 'A spellbinding debut set in an irresistible magical world.' - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller 'This is a rip-roaring debut, packed with dragons and trolls, family rivalries and bitter grudges but the lasting message is one of loyalty, hope and the value of being different. With entertaining line drawings by Sarah Warburton, this is a series to watch out for.' - Daily Mail 'This is glorious - wonderful. A book for everyone, especially those who don't believe they have a talent - who aren't anything special. This is not a book to be ignored.' - Sue Chambers, Waterstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in South Africa, Dominique Valente now lives in the Suffolk countryside with her husband and their English Bulldog, Fudge. 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A small village in the wilds of Northumberland is rocked by the disappearance of twelve-year-old Tammy. Only her twin brother, Ethan, knows she is safe - and the extraordinary truth of where she is. It is a secret he must keep, or risk never seeing her again. But that doesn't mean he's going to give up. Together with his friend Iggy and the mysterious (and very hairy) Hellyann, Ethan teams up with a spaceship called Philip, and Suzy the trained chicken, for a nail-biting chase to get his sister back... that will take him further than anyone has ever been before. A remarkable story of sibling connection, friendship and interstellar adventure from the author Kiran Millwood Hargrave called \"one of my favourite middle grade writers\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE KID WHO CAME FROM SPACE: \"Original, amusing and gripping. Welford is a remarkably entertaining storyteller\" Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week \"Ross Welford is superb. This tense, rip-roaring, witty adventure is underpinned by a moving examination of love and loyalty\" Daily Mail \"A masterclass in children's storytelling\" Waterstones.com, Best Books to Look Out For in 2020 \"Ross Welford is superb at blending the raw emotion of troubled children with other-worldly imaginative, fantasy powers (in) this tense, rip-roaring, witty adventure.\" The Daily Mail Praise for TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER: 'The gripping suspense truly makes time fly... the book's heart and humour are hard to resist.' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild \"Extremely clever and totally engaging.\" The Irish Times \"Intelligent, well crafted and impressive.\" Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times 'Touching, silly and exciting by turns, this thrilling little book is an inventive take on time travel for children. Sure to be a hit with fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder... an unforgettable, madcap story from a bright new talent in Children's fiction.' Waterstones \"A touching tale of family, grief and love.\" Daily Express 'With intriguing twists from start to finish, this story is a real roller coaster of emotions. It warmed my heart and filled my head with wonder! A fast, funny and really satisfying read that sparks your imagination.' Joseph, 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoss Welford was a journalist and television producer before becoming a full-time writer. 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From tree-top flights and Spanish galleons, to thrilling battles and sporting greatness - it seems like nothing is out of reach when you can share a dream with someone else. But... impossible dreams come with incredible risks, and when Seb won't wake up and is taken to hospital in a coma, Malky is forced to leave reality behind and undertake a final, terrifying journey to the stone-age to wake his brother...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A delight. Pacy, exciting, philosophically chewy. It works, as they say, like a dream\" Times Children's Book of the Week \"A funny, complex, gripping and deeply empathetic story from the masterful Welford\" Daily Mail 'A brilliantly exciting adventure that deals sensitively with children's fear' Daily Mail Praise for TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER: 'The gripping suspense truly makes time fly... the book's heart and humour are hard to resist.' 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Until the day that Pip explores a glowing ring in a lab and finds herself in a warehouse, in 2019. Where she meets boy-inventor Rahul - who is also lonely and bored. Together, Rahul and Pip are no longer lonely. But they have a whole load of new problems, including hiding talking animals from Rahul's parents, and finding a way back to the future. Plus - just maybe - saving the world... Future Friend is a terrifically entertaining time-slip adventure that combines action, laugh-out-loud humour and the importance of friendship, in a story that asks the question - what would happen if your best friend came from the future?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An engaging and comic tale\" - Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Baddiel is an author and comedian. 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His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air\" - The Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and has become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 45 million copies, and his books translated into 55 languages. 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Followed by Marie, Imogen finds herself falling into a magical kingdom where the two sisters are swept up in a thrilling race against time - helped by the spoiled prince of the kingdom, a dancing bear, a very grumpy hunter . . . and even the stars above them. Thrilling, sharply funny, and with characters you will fall in love with, A Clock of Stars is a timeless fantasy from an astonishing new voice - and the beginning of an unforgettable journey . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn utterly wonderful, timeless magical adventure packed with all the best things about children's fiction -- Anna James * Pages \u0026amp; Co * A Clock of Stars: The Shadow Moth fluttered straight into my heart. Sometimes you pick up a book and know - from the very first pages - that you're reading an instant classic. This is one of those books. 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Meanwhile Peter, orphaned after the war, has left his adopted home and joined the Water Warriors, a group determined to heal the land from the scars of the war. When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing - and each other. A breathtaking novel about chosen families and the healing power of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for PAX: 'Pax the book is like Pax the fox: half wild and wholly beautiful.' New York Times 'A heart wrenching masterpiece about the relationship between a boy and his fox' The Guardian 'A touching story about a boy and his pet, as well as a depiction of the devastating and often unseen consequences of war' Book Trust 'A beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox.' 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How had she thought she could save everyone, when she couldn't even save herself? Following the shocking battle at Icegaard, Phoenix and her friends gather with the Hunters, desperate to unite the warring clans before their enemy, the Master, attacks Ember. The Cavern of Light may offer hope in the form of a legendary weapon, but it lies deep in goblin territory, in the terrifying dark zone of the underground caves. The friends must brave the unknown, facing new and deadly creatures in search of a way to save their world. As an epic final showdown draws near, Phoenix struggles to protect her friends, determined not to lose anyone else she loves. 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This special 10th anniversary edition features exclusive content from Veronica Roth and a beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai. As war surges in the factions of dystopian Chicago all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves - and herself - while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. In times of war sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become ever more irrevocable. Radical new discoveries and shifting relationships mean that Tris must fully embrace her Divergence - even though she cannot know what might be lost in doing so. Bestselling author Veronica Roth's second book continues the dystopian thrill ride that began in Divergent trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for DIVERGENT: \"Riveting ... 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When Juniper's mum goes missing and the park comes under threat from an ambitious park keeper, Juniper enlists Niko, who is surely Santa Claus, to help. As the countdown to Christmas begins, Juniper must find her mother, restore the festive spirit, bring to life the true magic of the season and learn to ride her very own reindeer. A brand-new festive classic, Juniper's Christmas is a rip-roaring magical adventure filled with heart and humour - where one girl's love might just be strong enough to save her family and Father Christmas himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'[With] sprightly prose, original plotting, well-realised characters and a theme of the importance of love, this adventure is not only an exceptional Christmas novel, it is a most enjoyable story for any season' Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week 'Eoin Colfer crafts a heartwarming tale with Nicholas Claus, now a recluse in a London park ... The author weaves a wonderful story, introducing diverse characters and challenges' The Times, Best Irish Children's Books 'The author of Artemis Fowl delivers an enchanting Christmas tale set in a world where Santa is merely a memory, as Juniper enlists a mysterious stranger to help save the local park' Waterstones, Best Books of the Year 'Have no fear: Juniper's Christmas will restore any child's holiday spirit' New York Times Holiday Gift Guide 'Colfer weaves a love story with numerous characters ... [centered] on the determined efforts of his perceptive and big-hearted young protagonist. A soaring flight fueled by joys, sorrows, and deeds both ill and good' Kirkus, starred review 'A warmhearted Christmas novel ... [with] a fresh spin on familiar holiday themes, including forgiveness, healing and hope' Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Colfer is a master storyteller ... A delightful tale. 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At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin \"must come and stay with them whenever he likes.\" But not one Stewart expects the penguin to turn up at their door that evening, rucksack labelled \"Einstein\" on his back... The family's new feathered friend helps Arthur to come out of his shell and makes massive demands on Imogen's amateur sleuthing. But together they must find out why Einstein came to them and they must keep away from the mysterious white-coat man. And Einstein can't stay forever, can he...? From stunning new writing talent Iona Rangeley, and illustrated with wit and brio by the award-winning David Tazzyman, this is a book that will be treasured for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis debut novel is a delight. Its wit and observation put it in the tradition of Eva Ibbotson and Hilary McKay. Full of unexpected phrases and illustrated with just the right degree of freedom and quirkiness, this is a real discovery. 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Could old adversaries be behind the random disappearances? With the help of their old friend, Einstein, it's time for Imogen and Arthur to turn detective again . . . 'A delightful series' The Bookseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR EINSTEIN THE PENGUIN: 'An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising' The Times Best Books for Children 2021 'This debut novel is a delight . . . A joy to read aloud' Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week 'When Einstein and his friend Isaac are kidnapped, Imogen and Arthur must figure out what happened. The second book in Rangeley's delightful series' The Bookseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIona Rangeley has just finished studying English at Oxford. She has wanted to be a writer since her debut novel Sam and the Pig, which she wrote when she was five. Iona starting writing Einstein the Penguin when her final exams came along, because it was more fun.                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Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds - Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad's tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House - but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they've seen something suspicious on stage. Lizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery - and becoming best friends. 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Her debut short story appeared in The Very Merry Murder Club, edited by Robin Stevens and Serena Patel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770358497563,"sku":"9780008485252","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/lizzie-and-belle-mysteries-drama-and-danger-4271126.jpg?v=1776413768"},{"product_id":"lizzie-and-belle-mysteries-portraits-and-poison","title":"Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison","description":"\u003cp\u003eWINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN'S FICTION 2024 The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger is winner of The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award, and shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children's Book Prize! \"With its themes of civil disobedience and rebellion, channels the spirit, energy and optimism of the Little Rebels Award.\" Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds - Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad's tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House - but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And after saving Lizzie's father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo? It's the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait - and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom! But all too soon things take a dark turn - the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets. With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust? Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fantastic means of countering erasure across all spheres including artistic, fictional, historical and political; challenging misrepresentations while encased in a brilliantly crafted, engaging and accessible story.\" - Farrah Serroukh, Little Rebels Award Reviews for Lizzie and Belle: Drama and Danger \"Black British Georgian history is effectively brought to life through characters based on real people, but it is the suspense and plot twists that keep the pages turning\" - Sarah Keating, The Irish Times 'This vivid theatreland mystery - whose atmospheric setting recalls Phillip Pullman's The Ruby and the Smoke series - is deeply rooted in the abolitionist milieu and resonates sonorously today.' 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