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Her own ponies and experiences at her local pony club provided the inspiration for the Pony Club Secrets and her later years at boarding school were a catalyst for Pony Club Rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770313736475,"sku":"9780007580279","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/island-of-lost-horses-1129589.jpg?v=1776414066"},{"product_id":"diamond-horse","title":"Diamond Horse","description":"\u003cp\u003eA frozen palace and a sparkling secret - an epic Russian adventure awaits! Anna Orlov might be the luckiest girl in the world. She is the daughter of a Russian Count and lives in a beautiful snowbound palace that is home to a menagerie of wonderful animals: tigers, wolfhounds and, of course, horses. And she is also the owner of a beautiful heirloom - a diamond necklace with a secret past. 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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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The children are poorly treated and barely fed, and fearless Margaret soon makes herself the enemy of the evil matron who runs it. Vowing to protect her new friends, Peter and Horatio, Margaret plans their daring escape ... but she'll have to outwit Matron at every turn. Margaret's action-packed adventure, set in turn-of-the-century England, takes her from orphanage to canal boat to the world of the theatre. Through it all, Margaret is propelled by her unwavering sense of self and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Noel Streatfeild's position in the children's book world is unique. She is endlessly inventive, full of verve and real understanding of the surfaces of childhood. 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But nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to the missing heirloom and when a trail of origami birds leads them to the mysterious Crane, a young casino owner and debt collector, Violet realises that it's all just turned into a game of high stakes ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSophie Cleverly was born in Bath in 1989. She wrote her first story at the age of four, though it used no punctuation                and was essentially one long sentence.                She has earned a BA in Creative Writing and MA                in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University.                Now working as a full-time writer, Sophie lives with her partner and young daughter in Wiltshire.                Hannah Peck is based in Brighton. Her love of books took her to study English at university, where she stocked up on Gothic stories, English 'lore, and mythical poems that would later inspire her narrative illustrations. 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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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The Observer, Chapter Books of the Month, 29th May 2022 'I was hooked from the outset as Williams expertly takes the real life historical figures of two black Georgians Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle and imagines them tackling a mystery of an attempted onstage murder! From the descriptions of the Jamaica Coffee House to the candle lit theatre chandeliers Georgian London is vividly brought to life. A must read for mystery fans.' Joseph Coelho, Waterstone's Children's Laureate \"Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines. I can't wait to read the next instalment and find out what Lizzie and Belle will get up to next!\" Katherine Woodfine, author of The Sinclair's Mysteries series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.T. Williams studied English Literature at Cambridge University before becoming a primary school teacher. After teaching full-time, she became a programme manager at the Royal African Society leading creative writing schools workshops for the literature festival Africa Writes. Now a freelance educator and writer, she has won several prizes for her work.                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.' The Observer, Chapter Books of the Month, 29th May 2022 'I was hooked from the outset as Williams expertly takes the real life historical figures of two black Georgians Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle and imagines them tackling a mystery of an attempted onstage murder! From the descriptions of the Jamaica Coffee House to the candle lit theatre chandeliers Georgian London is vividly brought to life. A must read for mystery fans.' Joseph Coelho, Waterstone's Children's Laureate \"Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines. I can't wait to read the next instalment and find out what Lizzie and Belle will get up to next!\" Katherine Woodfine, author of The Sinclair's Mysteries series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.T. Williams studied English Literature at Cambridge University before becoming a primary school teacher. After teaching full-time, she became a programme manager at the Royal African Society leading creative writing schools workshops for the literature festival Africa Writes. Now a freelance educator and writer, she has won several prizes for her work. 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":51770358595867,"sku":"9780008485283","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-portraits-and-poison-8742649.jpg?v=1776413767"},{"product_id":"miraculous-sweetmakers-the-frost-fair","title":"Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Absolutely stunning... Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic' A F Steadman An amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James. The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip. Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish. And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur. But once they discover Father Winter's kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair is not what it seems - and that some wishes never come for free. 'A heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy days' Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear 'A lovely, frosty debut that combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful explorations of grief and responsibility' Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages \u0026amp; Co. series 'This book is unputdownable' Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star 'Deep and dark and full of atmosphere and food and so gorgeously written - everyone should pick up a copy and be whisked away to the Frost Fair' Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over The Sea 'Spooky and haunting' Philippa Gregory 'Exciting and mysterious' The Bookseller 'A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale' Kirkus 'Just PERFECT! A beautiful frosty tale ... I loved it' Emma Carroll 'Absolutely stunning ... Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic' A F Steadman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A gloriously told, wonderfully wintry debut, Hastings' beautifully evocative historical novel is set during the Great Frost of 1683 and revolves around two girls drawn into the sinister world of a mysterious conjuror' Waterstones, Books of the Year 2022 'Exceptional. A fabulous debut.' The Times 'Spooky and haunting - what struck me most about this historical fiction\/fantasy story for children was the high quality of the writing' Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl \"This is perfect for cosy readings on chilly nights\" The Week Junior's Book of the Week 'An exciting and mysterious debut' Editor's Choice in The Bookseller 'A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale of atonement' Kirkus Magazine (USA) 'A great, fast-paced book full of adventure - and I feel lucky to have had my hands on a yet-to-be published copy' Books up North 'A haunting story of loss and of love, this book crackles with icy atmosphere' inews.co.uk, 30 best children's books for Christmas 2022 'A heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy days' Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear 'A lovely, frosty debut that combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful explorations of grief and responsibility' Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages \u0026amp; Co. series 'This book is unputdownable' Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star 'Deep and dark and full of atmosphere and food and so gorgeously written - everyone should pick up a copy and be whisked away to the Frost Fair' Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over The Sea 'Spooky and haunting' Philippa Gregory 'Exciting and mysterious' The Bookseller 'A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale' Kirkus 'Just PERFECT! A beautiful frosty tale ... I loved it' Emma Carroll 'Absolutely stunning ... Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic' A F Steadman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatasha Hastings is the bestselling author of fantasy books for adults and children. Her debut novel, The Frost Fair, was Waterstones Children's Book of the Month in November 2023, longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, Editor's Choice in The Bookseller, and a Times Book of the Week. The second in the trilogy - The Sea Queen, published September 2024 - became a number 1 Amazon bestseller.                Her debut regency romantasy for adults, How To Charm A Viscount, will be released in 2025 under the name Natasha J. Hastings.                Natasha has a first class History degree from the University of Cambridge.                As well as reading and writing books, Natasha loves: going to the theatre, live music, peppermint tea, murder mysteries, travel, Greek food, attempting to knit her own jumpers, swimming, and befriending as many cats as she can.                Alex T. Smith is an award-winning illustrator of children's books including the Claude series. He is a World Book Day Illustrator.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770358858011,"sku":"9780008496081","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/miraculous-sweetmakers-the-frost-fair-6618227.jpg?v=1776413646"},{"product_id":"storm-prince","title":"Storm Prince","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis thrilling and enchanting adventure takes best friends Thomasina and Anne deeper into magic. Perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James. When best friends Thomasina and Anne hear the same mysterious voice calling to them in the dead of night, they know that Guaire magic must be the source. Obsessed by the legend passed down through generations of the Guaire family, Thomasina's Aunt Morven believes it is her destiny to become the Storm Prince. But to complete her transformation, she must seize control of wild magic and gain power over all magical beings. But it's not just the balance of the magical world that is at stake. Wild magic is unpredictable, and its strong enchantments take hold of Thomasina, threatening to destroy the very friendship that binds the girls together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Miraculous Sweetmakers - The Frost Fair: 'A gloriously told, wonderfully wintry debut, Hastings' beautifully evocative historical novel is set during the Great Frost of 1683 and revolves around two girls drawn into the sinister world of a mysterious conjuror' Waterstones, Books of the Year 2022 'Exceptional. A fabulous debut.' The Times 'Spooky and haunting - what struck me most about this historical fiction\/fantasy story for children was the high quality of the writing' Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl \"This is perfect for cosy readings on chilly nights\" The Week Junior's Book of the Week 'An exciting and mysterious debut' Editor's Choice in The Bookseller 'A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale of atonement' Kirkus Magazine (USA) 'A haunting story of loss and of love, this book crackles with icy atmosphere' inews.co.uk, 30 best children's books for Christmas 2022 'A heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy days' Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear 'A lovely, frosty debut that combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful explorations of grief and responsibility' Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages \u0026amp; Co. series 'This book is unputdownable' Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star 'Deep and dark and full of atmosphere and food and so gorgeously written - everyone should pick up a copy and be whisked away to the Frost Fair' Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over The Sea 'Spooky and haunting' Philippa Gregory 'Exciting and mysterious' The Bookseller 'A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale' Kirkus 'Just PERFECT! A beautiful frosty tale ... I loved it' Emma Carroll 'Absolutely stunning ... Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic' A F Steadman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatasha Hastings is the bestselling author of fantasy books for adults and children. Her debut novel, The Frost Fair, was Waterstones Children's Book of the Month in November 2023, longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, Editor's Choice in The Bookseller, and a Times Book of the Week. The second in the trilogy - The Sea Queen, published September 2024 - became a number 1 Amazon bestseller.                Her debut regency romantasy for adults, How To Charm A Viscount, will be released in 2025 under the name Natasha J. Hastings.                Natasha has a first class History degree from the University of Cambridge.                As well as reading and writing books, Natasha loves: going to the theatre, live music, peppermint tea, murder mysteries, travel, Greek food, attempting to knit her own jumpers, swimming, and befriending as many cats as she can.                Alex T. Smith is an award-winning illustrator of children's books including the Claude series. 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Until Leandros' wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe. Determined to keep her sister safe, Eirene strikes a bargain with Leandros: if she can complete the four elaborate tasks he sets her, he will find another bride. But it soon becomes clear that the tasks are part of something bigger; something related to Desire and Lamia, the strange, neglected daughter Leandros keeps locked away. Lamia knows her father hides her for her own protection, though as she and Eirene grow closer, she finds herself longing for the outside world. 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Gentlest of Wild Things is a beautiful celebration of the reparative power of love.' - Bea Fitzgerald, Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl,Goddess,Queen 'Underwood weaves a tapestry of mysteries, myths and machinations, all held together by a shimmering thread of love between women' - Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree \"An ensnaring mythical retelling of the courage, strength, and healing found in love and the light it lends in darkness. The women in Underwood's works shine brightest with characters raw and bold, stubborn and soft, in an aptly-named tale that is at once wild and tender\" - Amelie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night \"Exquisitely written and poignantly romantic-Gentlest of Wild Things is a hopeful exploration of beauty, monstrosity, and love.\" - Pascale Lacelle, New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides \"Brimming with mystery, myth and tenderness\" - CultureFly, 8 of the best new books to read this month Reviews for Lies We Sing to the Sea 'A lavish epic of power, vengeance, love and fate.' YA Book of the Month in The Observer (2\/4\/2023) 'A lovely, lyrical fantasy which takes the fate of the hanged maids of the Odyssey and weaves something brand new. A story overflowing with emotion and full of magic.' Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne, Atlanta and Elektra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Underwood grew up in Devon, England. She obtained her MEng in Computational Bioengineering at Imperial College, London, and has recently graduated with an MPhil in Population Health Sciences from the University of Cambridge. Lies We Sing to the Sea, her debut novel, was a NYT bestseller. Gentlest of Wild Things is her second novel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770359939355,"sku":"9780008518110","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/gentlest-of-wild-things-3809152.jpg?v=1776413646"},{"product_id":"spaceboy","title":"Spaceboy","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpaceboy, from Children's author David Walliams. America. The 1960s. Stuck on a remote farm with her awful aunt, twelve-year-old orphan Ruth spends every night gazing at the stars, dreaming of adventure. One night she spots a flying saucer blazing across the sky... before crash-landing in a field. When the spaceship opens and reveals a mysterious alien, all Ruth's dreams come true. But does this visitor from another planet have a giant secret?\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.                Adam Stower is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. Adam was born in England, grew up in Switzerland and has loved drawing ever since he was old enough to hold a crayon. He went to art school in Norwich, and Brighton too, where he still lives beside the sea with his wife and a cat called Murray.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770371113243,"sku":"9780008588816","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/spaceboy-9492058.jpg?v=1776413587"},{"product_id":"hell-breaks-loose","title":"Hell Breaks Loose","description":"\u003cp\u003eTravel back to 1703 with Skulduggery Pleasant in this standalone story featuring all your favorite characters. So many enemies, so little time . . . 'Derek Landy, a master juggler of scary and funny, has done it again with a twisty mini-masterpiece' The Times Italy, 1703. As the war with Mevolent rages on, the Dead Men are dispatched to a town in the Tuscan hills - not to assassinate the Lord of the Dark Sorcerers, but to save him. A rift has opened to a hellish dimension, and only Mevolent is strong enough to seal it and save the world. A simple mission, then, which turns ever-so-slightly trickier when Skulduggery is presented with the opportunity to finally get revenge on Nefarian Serpine, the man who murdered him and killed his family thirteen years earlier. Return to the world of Skulduggery Pleasant in a short novel set hundreds of years before Valkyrie Cain is even born, and follow Skulduggery, Ghastly, Shudder, Ravel, Saracen, Dexter and Hopeless as they argue, bicker and battle their way through an army of their most hated enemies in order to save their oldest enemy so they can stop another, brand new, enemy... And that's when things get complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Derek Landy, a master juggler of scary and funny, has done it again with a twisty mini-masterpiece' The Times 'With all the signature wit we've come to know from Landy, this prequel in the Skulduggery Pleasant series gives us a nostalgic buzz with a fresh twist' Sunday Times (Ireland), Best Children's Books of the Year 'Revelling in the dark comedy, action set-pieces and unforgettable characters that are a hallmark of the Skulduggery Pleasant series, this standalone novel transports readers to early eighteenth-century Italy where our heroes are forced to save the Lord of the Dark Sorcerers' Waterstones, Best books of the Year Praise for the Skulduggery Pleasant series: \"Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure.\" Rick Riordan \"A writer at the height of his powers . . . Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride.\" Irish Independent \"Fast and funny.\" The Times \"Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages.\" Irish Mail on Sunday \"Hugely enjoyable - a thrill-a-minute adventure.\" Jonathan Stroud \"A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour.\" Sunday Express \"Exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun.\" Philip Ardagh, Guardian \"Gripping.\" Observer \"A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue.\" Irish Times \"A rip-roaring adventure.\" Irish Sunday Independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerek Landy lives near Dublin. Before writing his children's story about a sharply-dressed skeleton detective, he wrote the screenplays for a zombie movie and a murderous horror film. \"I think my career-guidance teacher is spinning in her grave,\" he says, \"or she would be if she were dead.\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770378977563,"sku":"9780008601249","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/hell-breaks-loose-9241388.jpg?v=1776413586"},{"product_id":"erik-the-viking","title":"Erik the Viking","description":"\u003cp\u003eVikings! Dragons! Adventure on the high seas! Buckle up for the ultimate Viking saga, retold with extraordinary flair by Monty Python's Terry Jones. This is the tale of a Viking warrior who lived hundreds and hundreds of years ago. His name was Erik. His ship was called Golden Dragon, and its figurehead was a fierce monster carved out of wood, and covered with gold leaf. One day Erik said to his wife, 'I must find the land where the sun goes at night.' But his wife replied, 'No one has ever been to that far country. And of those who have tried few have ever returned . . .' As Erik and the crew of the Golden Dragon set off in search of adventure, their courage, skill, strength and stamina will all be tested to the extreme. Terry Jones's unforgettable retelling delivers drama, magic, monsters and heroes. 'Filled with magic and adventure . . . Terry had a mythmaker's soul and a historian's mind.' - Neil Gaiman With an exclusive foreword from the author, and packed with colour illustrations from multi-awardwinning illustrator Michael Foreman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry Jones is best known as a founder member of Monty Python's Flying Circus. He was also a successful historian, performer, director and writer for film, radio and television. His children's books are enormously and enduringly popular, including Bedtime Stories, The Knight and the Squire, The Lady and the Squire, Nicobobinus and The Saga of Erik the Viking.                Michael Foreman illustrated a vast range of books, many of which he has also written. His worldwide travels provide ideas and locations for his books which, for decades, have frequently promoted peace and concern for the environment. He has won many prestigious awards, both as author and illustrator, including the Kate Greenaway Medal twice. He was awarded an OBE in 2022 for services to literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775739068699,"sku":"9780008612757","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/erik-the-viking-4651655.jpg?v=1776413367"},{"product_id":"boy-who-would-be-king","title":"Boy Who Would Be King","description":"\u003cp\u003eA TOP 10 CHILDREN'S FICTION BESTSELLER A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation - from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a Queen. There once was a boy who was going to be king one day . . . From the Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our new monarch, King Charles III, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. There once was a little boy, born a prince. Encouraged by his parents, he grew up with a passion for the countryside, wanting to look after it. Then, as the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history, he dedicated decades of his life to raising awareness for conservation. Now our king, his devoted work will continue to inspire the protection of our planet for future generations. This allegorical story tells how - with the help of a tiny acorn - a wise old woman gives a lonely boy, who would be king, the courage and determination to change the world for the better, for everyone. An exquisite companion to There Once Was a Queen, this commemoration of King Charles III's coronation is a gift book truly to be treasured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Michael Morpurgo: \"A master storyteller at his best\" The Sunday Times \"Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.\" Guardian \"Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.\" Daily Telegraph \"There are few children's writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.\" Daily Express Praise for The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo: \"The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts - both young and old.\" Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775739461915,"sku":"9780008615406","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/boy-who-would-be-king-5769424.jpg?v=1776413367"},{"product_id":"my-soul-a-shining-tree","title":"My Soul, A Shining Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e🌟One of the Telegraph's 50 BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF ALL TIME🌟 The stunning novel from Jamila Gavin, bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya. \"Flawless\" - Telegraph Based on the true story of Indian WWI gunner and recipient of the Victoria Cross, Khudadad Khan. The story is told from four perspectives: Lotte, a Belgian farmgirl whose village is the flashpoint for a battle; Ernst, a German teenage cavalry soldier whose grandiose dreams of war lie in tatters; Khudadad Khan, the gunner fighting with the British Army; and a wild walnut tree. When Lotte's farm is destroyed in the fighting, she and her sister flee with their young neighbour Michael, to take refuge beneath the walnut tree on the ridge - a ridge currently being defended from the encroaching Germans by Indian gunner Khudadad Khan. There, they are joined by traumatised German soldier Ernst, whose horse lies lost in the trenches of the battle raging below. As their perspectives converge, their shared humanity emerges as a light in the darkness of war, safe beneath the branches of the walnut tree that shelters them all. Perfect for fans of War Horse and The Skylarks' War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌟WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S FICTION 2025 🌟 \"This is a lyrical, flawless work of writing, in which Gavin seamlessly weaves together her haunting confluence of narratives, creating an epic of less than 150 pages ... Whether you are nine or 90, I cannot recommend this book more highly\" - Emily Bearn, Telegraph \"A superbly poignant and evocative historical novel from a much-loved author\" - Imogen Russell-Williams, Guardian \"A quietly powerful novel that is a must-read for anyone interested in the lives behind the history. Superb\" - Lucy Bannerman, The Times \"A sweeping war epic about love and courage ... My Soul, a Shining Tree is a truly exceptional novel\" - Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller Jamila Gavin is one of our greatest writers\" - S.F. Said Readers are bowled over: \"This is an excellent historical fiction book about the world war. I have never read anything by this author but this book is spectacular.\" - Suleman, aged 14, Toppsta review \"An essential addition to any secondary school collection of war stories\" \"A book that will stay with me and is certainly worthy of countless award nominations\" \"Beautiful, heartbreaking and courageous, this is such powerful storytelling!\" \"An essential and timely book to add to primary and secondary school library and classroom collections\" \"Such a powerful and emotive book is a must-read\" Praise for Never Forget You: \"If there are any prizes left for children's books by the end of the year ... then this thoughtful, engrossing new novel from Jamila Gavin should clean up ... Gavin draws her characters with such care and detail that we root with all our might for each one as they use their free will to choose their own futures. Never Forget You is a novel to remember\" - The Times \"We never lose our sense of engagement with the many characters and events, and quotations add to the rich debate about whether war is justified. An exceptionally well-told and compelling account of friendship, courage and love\" - The Sunday Times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamila Gavin MBE was born in Mussoorie, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. With an Indian father and an English mother, she inherited two rich cultures which ran side by side throughout her life, and which always made her feel she belonged to both countries.                The family finally settled in England where Jamila completed her schooling, was a music student, worked for the BBC and became a mother of two children. It was then that she began writing children's books, and felt a need to reflect the multi-cultural world in which she and her children now lived.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775742017819,"sku":"9780008617189","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/my-soul-a-shining-tree-4257143.jpg?v=1776413366"},{"product_id":"gentlest-of-wild-things-1","title":"Gentlest of Wild Things","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning fantasy romance, inspired by Greek mythology. 'A dazzlingly imaginative sapphic reimagining of the Cupid and Psyche story' The Guardian On the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than Desire-love itself, bottled and sold to the highest bidder by Leandros, a power-hungry descendent of the god Eros. Eirene and her beloved twin sister, Phoebe, have always managed to escape Desire's thrall. Until Leandros' wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe. Determined to keep her sister safe, Eirene strikes a bargain with Leandros: if she can complete the four elaborate tasks he sets her, he will find another bride. But it soon becomes clear that the tasks are part of something bigger; something related to Desire and Lamia, the strange, neglected daughter Leandros keeps locked away. Lamia knows her father hides her for her own protection, though as she and Eirene grow closer, she finds herself longing for the outside world. But the price of freedom is high, and with something deadly-something hungry-stalking the night, that price must be paid in blood . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Cosmpolitan's Best New Books of August 2024 Reviews for Gentlest of Wild Things 'A thoughtful, tender meditation on love and how it can shape us into better versions of ourselves, GENTLEST OF WILD THINGS is both an intricate character study and an inevitable, joyous, ultimately hopeful love story. Wondrous and healing.' - Grace Li, #1 Bestselling Author of Portrait of a Thief 'A delightful reworking of myth with a Sapphic romance at its core. Gentlest of Wild Things is a beautiful celebration of the reparative power of love.' - Bea Fitzgerald, Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl,Goddess,Queen 'Underwood weaves a tapestry of mysteries, myths and machinations, all held together by a shimmering thread of love between women' - Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree \"An ensnaring mythical retelling of the courage, strength, and healing found in love and the light it lends in darkness. The women in Underwood's works shine brightest with characters raw and bold, stubborn and soft, in an aptly-named tale that is at once wild and tender\" - Amelie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night \"Exquisitely written and poignantly romantic-Gentlest of Wild Things is a hopeful exploration of beauty, monstrosity, and love.\" - Pascale Lacelle, New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides \"Brimming with mystery, myth and tenderness\" - CultureFly, 8 of the best new books to read this month Reviews for Lies We Sing to the Sea 'A lavish epic of power, vengeance, love and fate.' YA Book of the Month in The Observer (2\/4\/2023) 'A lovely, lyrical fantasy which takes the fate of the hanged maids of the Odyssey and weaves something brand new. A story overflowing with emotion and full of magic.' Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne, Atlanta and Elektra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Underwood grew up by the sea in Devon, England. A data scientist by training,she is a graduate of Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge and is now studying for her PHD at the University of Oxford. Sarah has been writing for as long as she can remember and has always been drawn to stories of myth and magic. Lies We Sing to the Sea, her debut novel, was an instant NYT bestseller. Gentlest of Wild Things is her second novel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775746736411,"sku":"9780008636975","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/gentlest-of-wild-things-9555323.jpg?v=1776413349"},{"product_id":"war-horse-1","title":"War Horse","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children's novel - War Horse. From the nation's favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times. One horse has seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story. War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway. A great way of introducing young readers to the realities of WWI. Look out for Morpurgo's other war fiction including Friend or Foe, Waiting for Anya, King of the Cloud Forests and An Eagle in the Snow. War Horse is a story of universal suffering for a universal audience by a writer who 'has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers' (The Guardian). Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Michael Morpurgo: \"Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.\" Guardian \"There are few children's writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.\" Daily Express \"Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative\" Elizabeth Reilly, British Council \"The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.\" Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Morpurgo is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. He has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit War Horse, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011.                He has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.He received an OBE in December 2006 for his services to literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775753650459,"sku":"9780008640712","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/war-horse-9062471.jpg?v=1776413347"},{"product_id":"king-of-the-cloud-forests","title":"King of the Cloud Forests","description":"\u003cp\u003eA heart-racing tale of courage, loss, friendship and family. From the nation's favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. Escaping from China as the Japanese invade, Ashley and Uncle Sung embark on a perilous journey across the Himalayas. When battling the hostile environments of the mountains, and finding himself alone in an unfamiliar world, Ashley's courage is put to the test. And a mysterious and terrifying encounter at the hands of an unknown tribe might just change everything. King of the Cloud Forests is a much loved story of bravery and compassion in the face of war and loss, from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times. Look out for Morpurgo's other war fiction including War Horse, Friend or Foe, Waiting for Anya and An Eagle in the Snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Michael Morpurgo: \"Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.\" Guardian \"Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.\" Daily Telegraph \"There are few children's writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.\" Daily Express \"Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative\" Elizabeth Reilly, British Council \"The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.\" Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Morpurgo is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. He has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit War Horse, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011.                He has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.He received an OBE in December 2006 for his services to literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775754633499,"sku":"9780008640750","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/king-of-the-cloud-forests-1631067.jpg?v=1776413346"},{"product_id":"sleeping-sword","title":"Sleeping Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from the nation's favourite storyteller Michael Morpurgo, best-selling author of War Horse. 'There stood before me an ancient man swathed in a dark and tattered fleece, his long hair and beard matted with filth, his face grey with grief and age. Holding the sword out in front of me, I backed away until I felt the sink behind me and I could go no further. His eyes followed me all the way.' When Bun Bendle is struck blind, he feels like he is drowning in blackness. But the discovery of an ancient tomb and a strangely familiar sword changes him forever. A contemporary tale of Arthurian legend from the nation's favourite storyteller and the author of War Horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Michael Morpurgo: \"Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.\" Guardian \"Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.\" Daily Telegraph \"There are few children's writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.\" Daily Express \"Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative\" Elizabeth Reilly, British Council \"The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.\" Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Morpurgo is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. He has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit War Horse, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011.                He has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775755157787,"sku":"9780008640774","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/sleeping-sword-3639604.jpg?v=1776413346"},{"product_id":"in-the-mouth-of-the-wolf","title":"In the Mouth of the Wolf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Barroux's stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael's uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two. Francis and Pieter are brothers. As the shadow of one war lingers, and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is a fierce pacifist, while Pieter signs up to fight. What happens next will change the course of Francis's life forever ... and throw him into the mouth of the wolf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Michael Morpurgo: \"Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.\" Guardian \"There are few children's writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.\" Daily Express \"Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative\" Elizabeth Reilly, British Council \"The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.\" Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Morpurgo is one of Britain's best-loved children's book writers. 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Arthur, High King of Britain is a gripping historical adventure from the master storyteller of An Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, Shadow, and An Elephant in the Garden. 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For Sabrina Parry, the world is tough, cruel and practical. With her father in prison, her aims in life are: 🍂 Hold onto her job 🍂 Hold her tongue 🍂 Hold on long enough to see her sister Ceridwen maried to a man rich enough to look after her. Ceridwen is lovely, romantic, timid - everything that Sabrina isn't. But then Ceridwen vanishes into the eerie woods leaving only an iron ring behind. Sabrina is drawn into a beautiful but decaying world of fairies and monsters of old. And when an annoyingly handsome fairy prince offers her a dangerous deal, Sabrina is forced to put her own freedom at risk to save her sister. Lose yourself - and your heart - this Fall to the perfect fantasy romance. 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Unless he's Neirin.' - J S Strange, author of Look Up, Handsome 'Shimmering with fae magic, Fiteni's debut is rich in lyrical prose and Welsh mythology. Readers will fall in love with this book, as I have.' Rachel Greenlaw, author of Compass and Blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Fiteni is a Welsh writer with a passion for Welsh mythology and a truly exquisite storyteller just bursting with ideas and excitement. She studied English and Creative Writing at the University of Warwick, before going on to the University of Oxford to complete a PGCE. When not writing, Anna enjoys travelling, fashion history, and daydreaming about writing. 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But Brienna knows that she was not granted a coveted place at her passion-house because of talent, like her arden-sisters. She is here because someone wished her hidden. Brienna has never learned her father's identity. All she knows is that her mother was Valenian - from the land of elegance, etiquette and learning - and her father was Maevan. Brienna has never set foot in Maevana, but knows it is a wild, windswept place, fiercely proud of its ancient heritage of magical warrior queens - yet now suffering under the rule of a tyrannical king. Then Brienna begins to have visions: the inherited memories of a long-dead Maevan ancestor, who hid the legendary Stone of Eventide. If the Stone can be found, the rightful queen of Maevana can be restored to the throne. And Brienna has the power to do it. 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Now begins the difficult task of uniting the land's fourteen proud, rebellious houses - and ensuring justice is served to the Lannons, the tyrannical monarchs who ruled over Maevana for so many years. Brienna is fast becoming Queen Isolde's most trusted counsellor; and with every day, the love she shares with Cartier deepens. But there are those who do not accept Brienna, unable to see beyond her past, while some remain faithful to the Lannons and would do anything to tear the new queen down. And when Brienna discovers the true, shocking identity of someone within the castle, it threatens everything she holds dear ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Terrific - fun, funny, heartwarming, just the right shade of scary' Derek Landy 'A delightfully curious mix of unique, peculiar, creepy and heart melting. Truly unlike anything I've read before' Hana Tooke 'A 10-out-of-10 spine-tingling page turner... I couldn't put this book down. It's brilliant' Mel Taylor-Bessent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRebecca Ross is the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy books for teens and adults.                She has written multiple highly acclaimed duologies, including LETTERS OF ENCHANTMENT, ELEMENTS OF CADENCE, and THE QUEEN'S RISING as well as two standalone novels: DREAMS LIE BENEATH and SISTERS OF SWORD \u0026amp; SONG.                When not writing, she can be found in her garden where she plants wildflowers and story ideas. She resides in Northeast Georgia with her husband and her dog.                Find her on Instagram @beccajross or online at www.rebeccarossauthor.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775800705307,"sku":"9780008699284","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/queens-resistance-3448667.jpg?v=1776412872"},{"product_id":"becoming-grace","title":"Becoming Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003eAward-winning Hilary McKay brings the childhood of Victorian heroine Grace Darling to life in this heartfelt reimagining of her life up to and including the Forfarshire shipwreck. Despite her fear of boats, Grace Darling loves her life as the daughter of a lighthouse keeper and spends fun-filled childhood days with her three sisters, four brothers, numerous goats, chickens, cats and her beloved dog, Happy. The only shadows come from the many shipwrecks caused by the poor location of their lighthouse, a problem that seems to be fixed when a new one is built further out on the remote Longstone Rock. But in September 1838, a steamship called the Forfarshire is wrecked on the dangerous Harcar Rock. Grace alerts her father to survivors, but can she find the courage to help him row out through the mountainous waves to rescue them? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hilary McKay has a unique gift for bringing to life whole families - whole worlds - in a matter of moments with her crystal-clear prose and her artist's eye for detail. This little book shines like sea treasure - a true story, beautifully told and glittering with life.\" - Lucy Strange \"I stepped into Grace's world and hung on every word of her story - an enormously warm and vivid account of a real heroine, by one of our greatest writers for children.\" - Lissa Evans \"Bringing the Victorian world of lighthouses, steamships and shipwrecks to life, award-winning Hilary McKay reimagines the real life of lighthouse keeper's daughter Grace Darling up to and including the Forfarshire shipwreck in 1838. With an accessible and often bare text at times, the layout is ideal and the illustrations really bring the dramatic story to life.\" - Irish Independent \"When you open a fiction book you want to escape to other places, other times. Becoming Grace's coastal Victorian world holds many gems to spark interest; lighthouses, steamships, shipwrecks, rescue crews and fishing villages all tempt further reading ... This book is charming, engaging, thought-provoking and beautifully written. It is the type of quality literature that all children deserve to engage with.\" - Children's Books Ireland \"This short, accessible read is a love-letter to female bravery ... She truly is an historical figure worthy of discussion and celebration ... Grace's character shines throughout as a concerned but proactive voice in the family ... A gentle read, full of atmosphere and action.\" - Books for Keeps \"An epic tale of endurance and bravery ... Master storyteller McKay adds her special touch of heart and soul to this moving real-life story which has captured the imagination of both children and adults over almost two centuries ... Full of drama, rich descriptive detail and Robinson's emotive artwork, this is another winner from a dynamic writing and illustration duo.\" - Lancashire Post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHilary McKay is one of Britain's best-loved children's authors. 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I cannot wait to read it again.\" - LEMONY SNICKET, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events \"An enjoyable reminder that what makes you weird may also make you a winner\" - THE TIMES, Children's Book of the Week Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don't belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don't belong with their adoptive family, where all their cousins are named Lavinia. And after getting kicked out of the last etiquette school that would take them, the girls expect to be sent away for good... until they receive a mysterious invitation. Suddenly the girls are under the tutelage of the infamous Millicent Quibb - a mad scientist with worms in her hair and oysters in her bathtub. Dangerous? Yes! More fun than they've ever had? Absolutely! But when the sisters are asked to save their town from an evil cabal of mad scientists, they must learn to embrace what has always made them stand out - before it's too late! Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science is the unbelievably hilarious, madcap adventure debut from comedic superstar Kate McKinnon - an unforgettable and laugh-out-loud funny story, and a warm-hearted celebration of individuality, imagination, and eccentricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book upsets me. It frightens me. I cannot wait to read it again.\" - LEMONY SNICKET, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events \"Brilliant\" - KATHERINE RUNDELL \"An enjoyable reminder that what makes you weird may also make you a winner\" - THE TIMES, Children's Book of the Week \"An endlessly inventive smorgasbord of fun...hilarious, proudly strange, and slightly twisted, with real humanity and a ton of sweetness at its heart.\" - RANSOM RIGGS, author of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children \"Kate's quirky and unforgettable characters...will have readers laughing out loud and plotting experiments for many generations to come.\" - CHRIS COLFER, author of The Land of Stories \"Kids will eat this up! Unless a ravenous worm eats them first! Give them this book and a decent head start!\" - TRENTON LEE STEWART, author of The Mysterious Benedict Society \"Fiercely feisty and unapologetically goofy\" - Kirkus \"McKinnon celebrates weirdness in this ludicrous and unpredictable female-centered romp ... Madcap misadventures ensue within a plot that's loaded with self-aware asides and wry humor\" - Publishers Weekly \"At turns conversational, dramatic, and flippant, but always engaging... Hand this to any young student (and sci-fi fan) trying to find their place in their community\" - School Library Journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate McKinnon is an award-winning performer and writer, best known for her tenure as an Emmy Award-winning cast member on Saturday Night Live and most recently as 'Weird Barbie' in Greta Gerwig's Oscar-nominated worldwide blockbuster Barbie. 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Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A ghost-story masterclass\" - Jennifer Killick \"Deliciously spooky\" - Dan Smith \"A classic ghost story from a master of the craft\" - Phil Hickes \"A truly haunting and beautifully written Gothic ghost story\" - Tamsin Winter \"Probably best read outside on a hot sunny day in easy reach of a defibrillator ... Absolutely superb\" - Hilary McKay \"Strange unleashes her powerful imagination on this haunting, harrowing story which explores grief and loneliness with subtlety, insight and immense compassion. Brought to life by Eason's stunning artwork and with a heart-thumping and heartbreaking twist that remains long in the memory, this wintry, wonderful story is destined to be a gothic classic.\" - Lancashire Evening Post \"Filled with a deep melancholy and a sense of shifting realities that make it truly haunting ... Uncanny, sparely written, this is the kind of story that seeps into your consciousness to leave you feeling thoroughly unsettled.\" - LoveReading4Kids \"Thoroughly unsettling and eerie ... Lucy Strange's use of sound and silence is superb, sharpening the sense of claustrophobia and confinement. A story to haunt readers long after the final page.\" - Books for Keeps \"A punchy historical supernatural page-turner which will give you all the chills, and give readers insight into what it was like to live in our not so distant past when a family experiences the death of a parent during wartime.\" - Happy Reading Children's Bookshop \"This book stylishly ticks many of the boxes of the gothic genre: a creepy old house, sinister swirling fog, secrets, concealment, ghosts, doubles, a deliciously spooky atmosphere, and a narrative that unfolds slowly and with dread ... an excellent introduction to the Gothic for readers in Upper KS2 and KS3.\" - CLPE \"The tension and sense of dread build slowly in this creepy and unsettling ghost story. With its roots firmly in the classic gothic genre, this is a tale that gets right under your skin and lingers long after the last page.\" - BookTrust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucy Strange is the best-selling children's author of titles including The Secret of Nightingale Wood, a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month, and Our Castle by the Sea, which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize 2020, and was the first Independent Booksellers' Children's Book of the Month.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775806931227,"sku":"9780008712785","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/boy-at-the-window-7121997.jpg?v=1776412871"},{"product_id":"elixir","title":"Elixir","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a witchfinder skulking about town, gifted healer Ann and a young Isaac Newton must be careful not to draw too much attention in this high-stakes story from Lindsay Galvin. Will the discovery of the Elixir of Life lead to a death sentence for a talented young healer? Ann Storer has inherited her grandmother's mysterious gift of healing, which she shares through the special tinctures she dispenses in her family's apothecary shop. When she combines her talents with the genius of a young Isaac Newton, recently arrived to board above the shop, the two create an incredible elixir with seemingly unlimited powers. But seventeenth-century England is a dangerous place to display any special abilities, and Ann must hide all evidence when witchfinder Abel Geach arrives in town. So when the plague starts to run rife and those she loves are in danger, will Ann risk everything to help them? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An intriguing, unconventional story that spans themes of science, alchemy and witch trials ... Galvin is a terrific writer of historical fiction for children and here concocts an atmospheric tale with appeal to both reluctant and confident readers alike.\" - The Times, The Best Children's Books of 2025 \"Publisher Barrington Stoke makes a point of serving not-so-keen readers with sharp plots and friendly fonts. The Elixir by Lindsay Galvin mixes historical fact with a swirl of the supernatural, while Kristina Kister's vivid illustrations combine modern graphic styles with costume drama.\" - The Observer \"History and magic collide in this bewitching tale!\" - Lucy Strange A history lesson of fascinating facts wrapped up in a high-stakes adventure ... brimming with action, danger and powerful emotions ... Galvin's richly descriptive writing, her vibrant imagination and her ability to deliver adventures full of peril, pathos and powerful messages has made her a go-to author and The Elixir has been perfectly blended for success both in homes and classrooms.\" - Sheffield Telegraph \"Lindsay Galvin packs lots of action into this short, ultra-readable novel, as Ann finds herself in danger after danger, while working to do as much good as possible. The final twist in the tale is particularly satisfying and this atmospheric, immersive story will keep readers gripped from beginning to end while the presence of Isaac Newton is an added treat.\" - LoveReading4Kids \"The combination of witchery, plague and healing is always a winner for me but add in the appearance of Isaac Newton and present it in an accessible, easy to read format and this story becomes a must-read!\" - Read for Good \"Lindsay Galvin is an exceptional writer ... Her ability to convey so much description, action, emotion, characterisation and plot in such inclusive language and structure is masterful ... With a drive, passion and a touch of magic, Ann is a marvellous protagonist.\" - From Pen And Page, blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormer teacher Lindsay Galvin is the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, including her middle-grade titles Darwin's Dragons, My Friend the Octopus, Call of the Titanic - an Indie book of the month - and The Great Phoenix of London, all of which brilliantly blend historical fact and fiction, combining meticulous research with page-turning storylines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775823151387,"sku":"9780008724504","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/elixir-6378441.jpg?v=1776412557"},{"product_id":"when-hitler-stole-pink-rabbit-1","title":"When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis semi-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World War Suppose your country began to change. 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It has gone on to become a beloved classic that is required reading for many children all over the world and is an unforgettable introduction to the real-life impact of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A compassionate introduction to the whole subject of World War II\" - Books for your Children \"An extremely exciting adventure story.\" - Daily Express \"A charming and touching book, often very funny\" - Daily Mail \"Exact, intelligent and unsentimental.\" - Sunday Telegraph \"A beautifully written, moving and poignant story that is - and very much deserves to be - a timeless classic\" Z J Cookson, TheBookbag.\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.                Judith was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, and in 2019 was named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards. 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Can our two brave detectives navigate smugglers tunnels, make it through treacherous sea mists and decode a secret message to solve the mystery? Praise for The Sinclair's Mysteries series: 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure' - Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Impossible Creatures on The Clockwork Sparrow 'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel' The Sunday Times 'It's a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. 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A champion of children's literature, she has previously worked on projects including the Children's Laureate, YALC (the UK's first young adult literature convention) and children's books podcast Down the Rabbit Hole.                She now combines writing with reviewing children's books. She lives in Lancashire, UK in an old house near a castle, with her family and two black cats. Find out more at katherinewoodfine.co.uk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775842615579,"sku":"9780008739560","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/secrets-on-the-shore-4390915.jpg?v=1776412438"},{"product_id":"accidental-vikings","title":"Accidental Vikings","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlfie and Kat's school trip takes an unexpected turn when they're whisked back to a Viking village in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Things take a weird turn for Alfie and Kat when they get separated from the rest of their group on a school trip to the Viking Museum. The models around them start to come to life, and at first Kat is sure they're being pranked for a TV game show. She urges Alfie to play along, and they take part in Viking village life - cooking, weaving and even digging a toilet pit. But will they ever be able to find their way back home? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Aberdonian author McCombie's dyslexia-friendly, time slip adventure - aimed at those with a reading age of seven and upwards - is a triumph.\" - The Courier \"McCombie's all-action and highly imaginative time-slip romp ... speaks volumes to children about unlikely friendships and the long history of diversity in Britain. With its strong curriculum links, and the clever balance of fascinating facts about Viking culture with McCombie's rich and engrossing storytelling, The Accidental Vikings is published in Barrington Stoke's dyslexia-friendly format and ideal for use in the classroom.\" - Wigan Observer \"In this fun and accessible timeslip adventure, two classmates, Alfie and Kat, find themselves thrown back to the Viking era while on a school trip to the Viking Museum ... Facts about life in Viking Britain are vividly drawn and the children's culture shock is very amusing. But the stakes are raised when 11-year-old Kat comes close to being married off to battle-hungry Gorm. Will they be able to find their way back to the present before it's too late?\" - Juno \"A thrilling historical, time-slip adventure ... Kat and Alfie experience life in Viking Britain firsthand, dispelling some common misconceptions along the way (no, Vikings don't wear helmets with horns). Settlements, longhouses, families, language, food, the class system and even toilets are clearly depicted within a great adventure. The history of multi-cultural Britain is explored through the Danes, English, and other travellers from all over the world.\" - Scope for Imagination, blog \"Perfect as a class read to accompany a topic on the Vikings, this is a great adventure that is filled with historical details that is not just a really fun story but one that makes learning about this time period effortless and enjoyable as we travel back in time with its two protagonists.\" - Mrs Sydney's Famous World's Smallest Library, blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren McCombie is the bestselling author of over 90 books for children and teenagers, including the Carnegie Medal nominated Little Bird Flies, How to be a Human, and series such as St Grizzle's School for Girls and Indie Kidd. 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As Aaron's new life takes him closer to his real family, the watchful Mish makes a terrible mistake, delivering Aaron and his best friend Toby back into the hands of the Coram man. It tells the story of a dark time in English history. Fans of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and Goodnight Mr Tom will love this. A great read for children aged 10+. Look out for Jamilla's other titles: The Eye of the Horse The Robber Baron's Daughter The Track of the Wind Wheel of Surya Coram Boy won the 2000 Whitbread Children's Book of the Year, was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and has been adapted into a highly acclaimed stage play. Jamila Gavin was born in Mussoorie, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. With an Indian father and an English mother, she inherited two rich cultures which ran side by side throughout her life, and which always made her feel she belonged to both countries. The family finally settled in England where Jamila completed her schooling, was a music student, worked for the BBC and became a mother of two children. It was then that she began writing children's books, and felt a need to reflect the multi-cultural world in which she and her children now lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Jamila Gavin is one of our greatest writers' - S.F. Said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamila Gavin MBE was born in Mussoorie, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. With an Indian father and an English mother, she inherited two rich cultures which ran side by side throughout her life, and which always made her feel she belonged to both countries.                The family finally settled in England where Jamila completed her schooling, was a music student, worked for the BBC and became a mother of two children. 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As nobles and magic wielders from both countries arrive at remote Castle Avendell for a historic all-night masquerade to celebrate, King Costis summons an unlikely group to his chambers: the crown prince, his Istellian bride-to-be, his personal guard, a wild beast tamer, and the palace's questionable new healer. But before Costis can reveal why he has gathered them, the castle goes dark. When the lights come back, the king is dead - murdered with the princess's knife, in a weak spot only his guard knew of, and with venom from one of the beast tamer's monsters lacing the blade. With no clear killer - and everyone a suspect - they make a risky pact: tell no one until the treaty is signed. 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Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author 'An intricate puzzle box of a novel whose vibrant characters and intensifying locked-castle mystery kept me tearing through the pages far past my bedtime, desperate for the next reveal.' Margaret Rogerson, New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns 'I Killed the King is a thrilling, snowed-in mystery where no one is innocent. Every character has a dark secret and a rival just across the room who could reveal it. Packed with forbidden romance, delicious tension, and brilliant twists, this book is completely addictive.' Sydney J. Shields, USA Today Bestselling Author 'I Killed the King is filled with edge-of-your-seat thrills, political intrigue, angsty romance, and a lovable ensemble. I have not emotionally recovered.\" - Kaylie Smith, USA Today bestselling author of Phantasma \"Hannah and Mix serve up a sharp, slick, and genre-bending magical murder mystery of epic proportions and twists. 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Two sisters... one unbreakable bond Evadne is finally going to be reunited with her older sister, Halcyon, who has been serving in the queen's army for eight long years. But when Halcyon unexpectedly appears a day early, Evadne knows something is gravely wrong. Halcyon has been charged with a heinous crime and though her life is spared, she has been sentenced to fifteen years of punishment - five years of hard labour, five years of imprisonment and five years serving the house that she has wronged. Suspicious of the charges, as well as the details of the crime, Evadne volunteers to take part of her sister's terms. If there's a way to clear Halcyon's name, she'll find it. But as the sisters begin their sentences, they quickly learn that there are fates worse than death... 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Anyone interested in science, sibling relationships, and friendships will enjoy reading We Dream of Space.\"-Time for Kids Newbery Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly transports readers to 1986 and introduces them to the unforgettable Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas in this pitch-perfect middle grade novel about family, friendship, science, and exploration. This acclaimed Newbery Honor Book is a great choice for readers of Kate DiCamillo, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Rebecca Stead. Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas are three siblings in seventh grade together in Park, Delaware. In 1986, as the country waits expectantly for the launch of the space shuttle Challenger, they each struggle with their own personal anxieties. Cash, who loves basketball but has a newly broken wrist, is in danger of failing seventh grade for the second time. Fitch spends every afternoon playing Major Havoc at the arcade on Main and wrestles with an explosive temper that he doesn't understand. And Bird, his twelve-year-old twin, dreams of being NASA's first female shuttle commander, but feels like she's disappearing. The Nelson Thomas children exist in their own orbits, circling a tense and unpredictable household, with little in common except an enthusiastic science teacher named Ms. Salonga. As the launch of the Challenger approaches, Ms. Salonga gives her students a project-they are separated into spacecraft crews and must create and complete a mission. When the fated day finally arrives, it changes all of their lives and brings them together in unexpected ways. Told in three alternating points of view, We Dream of Space is an unforgettable and thematically rich novel for middle grade readers. We Dream of Space is illustrated throughout by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Newbery Medal-winning Kelly contemplates space exploration and sibling bonds in her latest captivating novel. . . . Another wondrous title from a remarkably talented author.\" - Booklist (starred review) \"Newbery Award-winner Kelly follows three Delaware siblings in the weeks leading up to the January 1986 launch of the Challenger. . . . Kelly shows the incredible power of words-the irreparable damage they inflict and their ability to uplift-while crafting a captivating story about family's enduring bonds.\" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) \"Entrada Kelly tells the story . . . of Cash, Fitch and Bird . . . [and their] power to form the family they want themselves. Lyrical but direct writing, relatable characters, and an engaging 1980s setting give this thoughtful read high appeal for middle grade readers.\" - School Library Journal (starred review) \"With short chapters focusing alternately on each sibling, Kelly establishes distinct and original characters . . . Kelly creates a crisp, moving portrait of family dysfunction and the resilience of the young.\" - Horn Book (starred review) \"It's January, 1986, and each of the three Nelson Thomas siblings has a focus. . . , Bird, who loves science and engineering and imagines nightly conversations with Challenger astronaut Judith Resnik . . . [is] the calm core of the novel, but readers in the know will feel the tension ramping up as the much-awaited launch date comes closer. . . . Newbery winner Kelly is particularly skillful in weaving the event into the lives of her characters . . . Perceptive.\" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) \"We Dream of Space offers an exceptional portrayal of the endless ways in which parental dysfunction affects every member of a family. It's also a celebration of the need for optimism, compassion and teamwork in the face of disasters both individual and communal.\" - BookPage.com (starred review) \"Kelly writes a heartfelt story of family and the bond of siblings. . . . Put this book in your orbit.\" - Kirkus Reviews \"In this captivating follow-up to her Newbery Medal-winning \"Hello, Universe,\" Kelly . . . has a minimalist's knack for gesturing beyond what's on the page. . . . We Dream of Space moves gracefully between small-scale middle school dilemmas and galaxy-size existential questions, such as whether we should go into space at all. Bird, \"just a girl in Park, Delaware,\" can't stop thinking about being a speck of cosmic dust. Thanks to exuberant Ms. Salonga, there's lots of space lore in the novel. Notably, the characters most interested in science are female. . . . A hard-won, timeless lesson.\" - New York Times Book Review \"As the country awaits the launch of the space shuttle Challenger, three very different siblings-Cash, Fitch, and Bird-must navigate challenges of their own. . . . A 10 out of 10 . . . Anyone interested in science, sibling relationships, and friendships will enjoy reading We Dream of Space.\" - Time for Kids \"Kelly's skill at mapping the bonds of family shine here-you'll root for these three [characters] as they develop hard-won resilience.\" - Austin American-Statesman \"This moving book follows a family in January 1986 on the precipice of so much-siblings Bird, Fitch, and Cash are all in the same grade, and . . . the siblings are hanging on . . . through their shared science teacher. . . . This slice-of-life book is aching and hard, and when the Challenger launches, all of the pain built up in each of the siblings explodes. Readers who want feelings-heavy books will be enraptured with this one. All of the characters are compelling, complex, and sympathetic.\" - Book Riot \"25 children's books your kids and teens won't be able to put down this summer!\"-A Today Show Pick - Today Show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErin Entrada Kelly was awarded the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space. She grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and now lives in Delaware. She is a professor of children's literature in the graduate fiction and publishing programs at Rosemont College, where she earned her MFA, and is on the faculty at Hamline University. Her short fiction has been nominated for the Philippines Free Press Literary Award for Short Fiction and the Pushcart Prize. Before becoming a children's author, Erin worked as a journalist and magazine editor and received numerous awards for community service journalism, feature writing, and editing from the Louisiana Press Association and the Associated Press.    Erin Entrada Kelly's debut novel, Blackbird Fly, was a Kirkus Best Book, a School Library Journal Best Book, an ALSC Notable Book, and an Asian\/Pacific American Literature Honor Book. She is also the author of The Land of Forgotten Girls, winner of the Asian\/Pacific American Award for Literature; You Go First, a Spring 2018 Indie Next Pick; Lalani of the Distant Sea, an Indie Next Pick; Those Kids from Fawn Creek, named to numerous best-of-the-year lists; and three acclaimed novels for younger readers, Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey, Surely Surely Marisol Rainey, and Only Only Marisol Rainey, which she also illustrated. 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When her grandmother passed away two months ago, she left Alice an apartment in France that no one knew existed. An apartment that has been locked for more than seventy years. Alice is determined to find out why the apartment was abandoned and why her grandmother never once mentioned the family she left behind when she moved to America after World War II. With the help of Paul, a charming Parisian student, she sets out to uncover the truth. However, the more time she spends digging through the mysteries of the past, the more she realizes there are secrets in the present that her family is still refusing to talk about. THEN: Sixteen-year-old Adalyn doesn't recognize Paris anymore. Everywhere she looks, there are Nazis, and every day brings a new horror of life under the Occupation. When she meets Luc, the dashing and enigmatic leader of a resistance group, Adalyn feels she finally has a chance to fight back. 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The Paper Girl of Paris takes us into the very heart of Paris, in both the darkest hours of the German occupation and of one modern family's deep grief, and invites us to fall in love. A finely crafted historical fiction debut.\" - Caroline Leech, author of Wait for Me and In Another Time \"Gripping.\" - Kirkus Reviews \"Jordyn Taylor has written a book with all the gems you hope for in a story to treasure: mystery, romance, fi erce heroines doing brave things in the face of everything from familial trauma to historical tragedy. The way these parallel stories converge is brilliant and satisfying. 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So when the girls are tempted by a mysterious man to enter the world of the book, they hardly suspect it will work. But suddenly they are in the world of Moira, living among characters they've obsessed about for years. Except...all is not how they remembered it. The world has been turned upside down: The lavish balls and star-crossed love affairs are now interlaced with unspeakable horrors. The girls realize that something dark is lurking behind their foray into fiction-and they will have to rewrite their own arcs if they hope to escape this nightmare with their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadeleine Roux is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Asylum series, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. She is also the author of the House of Furies series and several titles for adults, including Salvaged and Reclaimed. She has made contributions to Star Wars, World of Warcraft, and Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons. 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But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own-his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart? Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Dark Rise, from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat. \"I simply couldn't put it down.\" -V. E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, on Dark Rise \"Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark.\" -Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire, on Dark Rise \"A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail. 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The grim but gripping tale of betrayal, longing, passion, and violence will leave fans desperate for the next installment.\" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC. S. Pacat is the bestselling author of the Captive Prince trilogy and the graphic novel series Fence. She lives in Melbourne, Australia. 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Teen detective Stevie is on the case until she solves every mysterious death-from the past and the present. Praise for Truly Devious: \"Parallel mysteries unfold with cleverly written dialogue, pate-turning brilliance, and a young sleuth as captivating as Hercule Poirot.\" -USA Today \"The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit. A multilayered, modern detective story.\" -The New York Times Book Review Praise for The Vanishing Stair: \"Take it from the world's most impatient reader: If the Truly Devious series is basically one long mystery book, The Vanishing Stair is middle part so enjoyable you won't even want to skip to the end.\" -Entertainment Weekly Praise for The Hand on the Wall: \"A richly satisfying, Poirot-like ending for Johnson's inspired and inspiring teen sleuth.\" -Kirkus Reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR TRULY DEVIOUS \"Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.\" - Bustle \"Jumping between past and present, Johnson's novel is deliciously atmospheric, with a sprawling cast of complex suspects\/potential victims, surprising twists, and a dash of romance. As in her Shades of London books, Johnson remains a master at combining jittery tension with sharp, laugh-out-loud observations.\" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) \"Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was something special? There's that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell. Parallel mysteries unfold with cleverly written dialogue, page-turning brilliance and a young sleuth just as captivating as Hercule Poirot.\" - USA Today (four stars) \"A suspenseful, attention-grabbing mystery with no clear solution. The versatile Johnson is no stranger to suspense, and this twisty thriller will leave plenty of readers anxious for more.\" - Booklist \"The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.\" - New York Times Book Review Praise for THE VANISHING STAIR \"In this second . . . installment, Johnson gives and she takes away: a few major mysteries are satisfying solved, but other long-standing riddles remain tantalizingly indecipherable, and several new ones come into play by the enigmatic end. Readers, hang tight: there's one more round to come, and if the signs are right, it'll be to die for.\" - Booklist \"Ramps up the intrigue. Throughout this volume, Johnson's compelling would-be Sherlock proves to be as bad at personal relationships as she is adept at solving mysteries. Teen angst soars as Johnson delightfully conjures up more nefarious deeds from the mountain mist.\" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \"Take it from the world's most impatient reader: If the Truly Devious series is basically one long mystery book, The Vanishing Stair is a middle part so enjoyable you won't even want to skip to the end.\" - Entertainment Weekly \"In this second installment of her marvelous Truly Devious series, Maureen Johnson offers thrilling suspense, sly wit, a memorable cast of characters and more pieces of her deliciously intricate puzzle.\" - Buffalo News \"Waiting for the next installment of Maureen Johnson's Agatha Christie-Sherlock Holmes-classic mystery homage series was torture, but The Vanishing Stair is oh so worth it.\" - Bustle Praise for THE HAND ON THE WALL \"The final, riveting chapter of the Truly Devious murder series. Throughout this intricately woven, fast-paced whodunit, Johnson demonstrates how proximity to wealth and power can mold and bend one's behavior, whether with good or-here largely-devious intent. A richly satisfying, Poirot-like ending for Johnson's inspired and inspiring teen sleuth.\" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \"In this hotly anticipated trilogy finale, Johnson pulls out all the stops, filling the thrillingly nimble narrative with classic mystery conventions. A striking foray into an examination of what mysteries can ever truly be solved, and a satisfying send-off for a series that will be missed.\" - Booklist \"This will be essential reading for the many fans of the first two books. This trilogy ender is fun, satisfying, and a genuine treat for teens and adult mystery fans.\" - School Library Journal \"Maureen Johnson brings her delectable 'Truly Devious' murder mystery trilogy to a thrilling conclusion, neatly tying together her dueling narrative threads with an action-packed finale.\" - Buffalo News \"The perfect mix of intimate character moments, intriguing epiphanies, and dangerous situations make it an overwhelmingly satisfying conclusion.\" - Hypable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaureen Johnson is the bestselling author of several novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, the Truly Devious series, the Suite Scarlett series, and the Shades of London series. She has also written collaborative works such as Let It Snow with John Green and Lauren Myracle and the Bane Chronicles with Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan. 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But then she gets a message from the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls-the site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders. Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case. Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent together, investigating old murders. But something evil still lurks in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant case, she gets much more than she bargained for. The Box in the Woods will make room for more victims. This time, Stevie may not make it out alive. * Cosmopolitan Best YA Books of 2021 * People Magazine Best Books of Summer 2021*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for TRULY DEVIOUS: \"Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.\" - Bustle \"Sardonic sleuth Stevie Bell returns in this engaging stand-alone sleepaway camp thriller, a follow-up to Johnson's Truly Devious trilogy. Johnson's kinetic descriptions join towering cliffhangers as chapters switch between 1978 and the present day, and Stevie's search turns deadly. Johnson includes a winning crew of returning characters . . . the friend group sustains entertaining rapport as Stevie navigates personal and public histories.\" - Publishers Weekly \"It's always a pleasure to watch smart, resourceful Stevie piece together a puzzle. Mystery fans will relish this standalone novel in the 'Truly Devious' universe.\" - School Library Journal \"Johnson gleefully takes a stab at the slasher movie trope by sending her teen detective on a cold case at a summer camp. This satisfying standalone mystery will delight fans of teen horror flicks and true-crime documentaries, as well as those who prefer their mysteries wrapped up after one volume. Here's hoping this highly entertaining volume isn't the last we hear from Stevie Bell.\" - Horn Book Magazine \"The Box in the Woods is a gripping and complex mystery bolstered by its commentary on the popular fascination with true crime-and its empathetic reminder to consider the perspectives of those whom such crimes leave behind.\" - BookPage \"The Box in the Woods is an excellent, cleverly braided, no punches pulled story leavened with humor. It's worth reading for the great rapport between the fully-fleshed characters of Stevie, queer black crafts-mad Janelle, and the sardonic uber-nerd Nate alone. A great summer read!\" - AuthorLink \"The Box in the Woods is an utterly addictive read that adds a wonderful new dimension to the world of Truly Devious and yet another fiendish twist in Stevie's story.\" - The Nerd Daily \"This will be essential reading for the many fans of the first two books. This trilogy ender is fun, satisfying, and a genuine treat for teens and adult mystery fans.\" - School Library Journal \"Readers will be eager to know the novel's conclusion but will never want the book to end. Replete with intrigue, thoughtfulness, and depth, The Hand on the Wall is a mystery of the moment and for the ages.\" - San Francisco Book Review \"This inclusive, inventive, and vastly entertaining series has been a boon to YA literature. As a layered, complex character who solves crime while also battling anxiety, Stevie Bell reads like the redoubtable love child of Jessica Fletcher and Adrian Monk. There will hopefully be more Stevie Bell mysteries to come.\" - Horn Book Magazine \"Johnson's hallmark charming humor and lovable characters provide a robust foundation for another cracking mystery, this time ingeniously working with summer camp and locked room mystery tropes. Stevie's relationship with her lifelong anxiety is particularly well portrayed. A fantastic stand-alone mystery companion revisits a much-loved sleuth.\" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \"While fans of Johnson's Truly Devious trilogy (and there are many) will undoubtedly be eager for this spinoff, Stevie's summertime exploit both stands alone and adds compelling layers to the established characters-an impressive feat. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Johnson builds on the success of her NYT-bestselling Truly Devious series with this standalone spinoff that blends mystery and horror conventions in a summer-camp setting-perfectly timed for summertime campfires.\" - Booklist (starred review) \"If the beginning of the storyline reads like a Scooby Doo script it's done in honest homage, and is just as much fun, if admittedly darker and more complex than anything Shaggy and team would have tackled. That there's also a deep emotional current running through the book as Bell's finely developed sense of empathy for the friends of the dead is revealed sets the story apart. A challenging and satisfying mystery, this is one you'll be shaking the sand out of come September.\" - Mountain Times \"Take it from the world's most impatient reader: If the Truly Devious series is basically one long mystery book, The Vanishing Stair is a middle part so enjoyable you won't even want to skip to the end.\" - Entertainment Weekly \"In this second installment of her marvelous Truly Devious series, Maureen Johnson offers thrilling suspense, sly wit, a memorable cast of characters and more pieces of her deliciously intricate puzzle.\" - Buffalo News \"Waiting for the next installment of Maureen Johnson's Agatha Christie-Sherlock Holmes-classic mystery homage series was torture, but The Vanishing Stair is oh so worth it.\" - Bustle Praise for THE HAND ON THE WALL: \"The final, riveting chapter of the Truly Devious murder series. Throughout this intricately woven, fast-paced whodunit, Johnson demonstrates how proximity to wealth and power can mold and bend one's behavior, whether with good or-here largely-devious intent. The brainy secondary characters' quirky talents and interests complement Stevie's sleuthing skills; . . . they include diversity in socioeconomic background, mental health challenges, physical disability, and sexual orientation. A richly satisfying, Poirot-like ending for Johnson's inspired and inspiring teen sleuth.\" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \"In this hotly anticipated trilogy finale, Johnson pulls out all the stops, filling the thrillingly nimble narrative with classic mystery conventions. A striking foray into an examination of what mysteries can ever truly be solved, and a satisfying send-off for a series that will be missed.\" - Booklist \"Maureen Johnson brings her delectable 'Truly Devious' murder mystery trilogy to a thrilling conclusion, neatly tying together her dueling narrative threads, one set in 1936 and the other in the present day, with an action-packed finale during a blizzard at Ellingham Academy in the mountains of Vermont.\" - Buffalo News \"Jumping between past and present, Johnson's novel is deliciously atmospheric, with a sprawling cast of complex suspects\/potential victims, surprising twists, and a dash of romance. As in her Shades of London books, Johnson remains a master at combining jittery tension with sharp, laugh-out-loud observations.\" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) \"Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was something special? There's that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell. Parallel mysteries unfold with cleverly written dialogue, page-turning brilliance and a young sleuth just as captivating as Hercule Poirot.\" - USA Today (four stars) \"A suspenseful, attention-grabbing mystery with no clear solution. The versatile Johnson is no stranger to suspense, and this twisty thriller will leave plenty of readers anxious for more.\" - Booklist \"The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.\" - New York Times Book Review Praise for THE VANISHING STAIR: \"In this second . . . installment, Johnson gives and she takes away: a few major mysteries are satisfying solved, but other long-standing riddles remain tantalizingly indecipherable, and several new ones come into play by the enigmatic end. Readers, hang tight: there's one more round to come, and if the signs are right, it'll be to die for.\" - Booklist \"Ramps up the intrigue. Throughout this volume, Johnson's compelling would-be Sherlock proves to be as bad at personal relationships as she is adept at solving mysteries. Teen angst soars as Johnson delightfully conjures up more nefarious deeds from the mountain mist.\" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaureen Johnson is the bestselling author of several novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, the Truly Devious series, the Suite Scarlett series, and the Shades of London series. She has also written collaborative works such as Let It Snow with John Green and Lauren Myracle and the Bane Chronicles with Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan. 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When one of Botticelli's actual apprentices discovers Mella's work, he threatens to take full credit for it. Why does it matter who drew it if it's good? With the help of unexpected allies, an important patron, and a tenacious stray dog named Blue, Mella must summon all her courage, smarts, and skills to prove her worth and demand the recognition she deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelightful for fans of art, artists, and historical fiction. - Booklist Charming and inspiring: an empowering feminist story enlivened by historically accurate artistic techniques. - Kirkus Reviews A charming, clever, and deeply heartfelt story about a young artist's struggles for opportunity and recognition! This is a delightfully warm-hearted tale of ambition, heartbreak and friendship in a Renaissance art studio that's also astoundingly relatable. - Sarah Becan, artist of Let's Make Dumplings, Let's Make Bread, and Let's Make Ramen I've never seen Renaissance Italy glow so real and relatable! Mella's work grinding pigment and cooking glue may seem so 500 years ago. But her sensitive struggle with those who steal credit for her work is very familiar today. - Rachel Elliott, author of The Real Riley Mayes A moving and very funny love letter to the craft of painting, and to the forgotten assistants, apprentices, and women who helped make the great works of the Renaissance. - Hope Larson, author of Salt Magic A delightful story about having faith in yourself, and believing in your art. - Michael Rex, author of the Your Pal Fred series The characters-including the book's plentiful feathered and furry chorus-the setting, and the story radiate humor, humanity, and history. While some readers may be content to follow Mella's story, others will appreciate the visual bounty of everyday life in Renaissance Florence as well as the depiction of artistic practices. Botticelli's Apprentice is pure lapis lazuli, no smalt. - Carol Tilley, comics scholar, librarian, 2016 Eisner Judge, and Associate Professor in Information Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign This graphic novel is a must-have, blending history, artistic passion, and a timeless message of determination. - School Library Journal Brimming with charm and historical detail, Botticelli's Apprentice will transport you back in time to Renaissance Italy with a tale of following your dreams despite the odds. - Tim Probert, The Lightfall Series Truly, it is a fabulous book! - Koo Schadler, master painter of the Copley Society of Boston and author of Egg Tempera Painting, A Comprehensive Guide A perfect graphic novel for creative kids. I absolutely LOVED this book! - Aron Nels Stenke, creator of the Mr. Wolf's Class series An utterly engaging and entertaining graphic novel. Well-researched, with a light touch. A delightful introduction to the craft of painting in Renaissance Florence. - Dr. Kathleen Walker-Meikle, author of Medieval Pets and The Dog Book: Dogs of Historical Distinction There is so much life in Botticelli's Apprentice. Everywhere you look, there's something beautiful and lively to gaze upon. This is a beautiful meditation on artists and artisans, families and comrades, and the importance of nurturing the talent of overlooked girls. - Charlie Jane Anders, winner of the Hugo, Locus, and Nebula Awards and author of All The Birds in the Sky and the Unstoppable trilogy Botticelli's Apprentice is a sumptuously illustrated ode to being an artist. Ursula Murray Husted tells us a brilliant tale of Mella, a young girl in Renaissance Italy doggedly trying to navigate the social barriers of a male dominated art world. Mella's frustrations and triumphs will resonate deeply with anyone who has had to fight to be seen and her grace, fortitude, and talent are truly inspiring! - Jay Hosler, creator of The Way of the Hive and Ant Story Historical fiction at its mightiest. A masterpiece! - Betsy Bird, author of Long Road to the Circus Ursula Murray Husted's engaging and impressive new book, Botticelli's Apprentice, imagines a young would-be female artist named Mella who struggles to contend with the dauntingly male-exclusive artworld of fifteenth-century Florence. If only all early modern women artists had been able to achieve the same happy ending that Mella does! Husted's vivid images and well-informed engagement with many aspects of fifteenth-century Florentine painting make this book a fun and fascinating read. I enjoyed every page. - Dr. Babette Bohn, author of Women Artists, Their Patrons, and Their Publics in Early Modern Bologna A highly entertaining and instructive imagining of how, against all odds, a young girl in Renaissance Florence realises her dream of becoming an artist. - Rosalind Brown-Grant, translator of Christine de Pizan's Book of the City of Ladies Oh, what a delightful book! I loved this charming and informative tale of a girl who desperately wants to become an artist in 15th century Italy. Ursula's funny and lovely drawings illustrate a timeless story of friendship and determination. Can't wait to give it to the young artists (and graphic novel lovers) in my life! - Tina Connolly, Hugo-nominated author of Seriously Wicked With deeply researched detail, witty dialogue and humor, Ursula Murray Husted's beautifully drawn and colored Botticelli's Apprentice invites us into an immersive world of Renaissance Florence, and the story of young Mella's determination to become a painter. Expect to close this book with a new understanding of 15th century painting techniques-- how to gesso a panel and paint in egg tempera-as well as a renewed sense of how ingenuity, friendships, and one licky blue dog help to persevere in what makes you feel most alive. - Glynnis Fawkes, comic illustrator of 1177 B.C. A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed Botticelli's Apprentice is a feast for the eyes and the heart. 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