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Charlie and the Chocolate Fact

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

(2016) ‘The ultimate children’s story ever’ – David Walliams You MUST have heard of Mr Willy Wonka! He’s the most extraordinary chocolate maker in the world. But do you know who Charlie is? Charlie Bucket is the hero of this book. The other children in our story are nasty little beasts, called: Augustus Gloop – a great big greedy nincompoop Veruca Salt – a spoiled brat Violet Beauregarde – a repulsive little gum-chewer Mike Teavee – a boy who only watches television And all these children have won a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Mr Wonka’s chocolate factory… But what mysterious secrets will they discover? Our tour is about to begin. Please don’t wander off. Mr Wonka wouldn’t like to lose any of you at this stage of the proceedings . . . Now you can listen to CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry – plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.

Charlie and the Great Glass El

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

(2016) ‘Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World’s NUMBER ONE Storyteller! WHOOSH! Inside the Great Glass Elevator, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and his family are cruising a thousand feet above the chocolate factory. They can see the whole world below them, but they’re not alone. The American Space Hotel has just launched. Lurking inside are the Vernicious Knids – the most brutal, vindictive murderous beasts in the universe. So grab your gizzard! Hold your hats! Only Charlie and Willy Wonka can stop the Knids from destroying everything! Listen to CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry – plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 9 The Long Haul

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 9 Long Haul

(2016) A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun . . . unless, of course, you’re the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig – not exactly Greg Heffley’s idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure – and this is one the Heffleys won’t soon forget. Zoo-Wee-Mama! Includes exclusive bumper stickers!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 8 Hard Luck

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 8 Hard Luck

(2015) Greg Heffley’s on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg’s life destined to be just another hard-luck story? Perfect for readers of 8+ and also reluctant readers. You can also discover Greg on the big screen in any one of the three Wimpy Kid Movie box-office smashes.

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

(2006) Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters is the second exciting adventure in Rick Riordan’s bestselling Percy Jackson series – now with a brand new cover look.

Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.

You can’t tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea.

It’s not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball becomes a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants – and that was only the beginning.

Now Camp Half-Blood is under attack, and unless I can get my hands on the Golden Fleece, the whole camp will be invaded by monsters. Big ones . . .

Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide

RICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTER

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian

(2013) Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian is the fifth awesome adventure in Rick Riordan’s top-ten bestselling series. *Now with a thrilling new cover look*

Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.

Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. I get a prophecy that could save or destroy the world.

It happens when you’re the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea.According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. But no pressure.

Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New York City. And the dreaded monster Typhon is also heading our way. So it’s me and forty of my demi-god friends versus untold evil . . .

RICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTER

The Greek Gods are alive and kicking – go to www.rickriordanmythmaster.co.uk and see for yourself

‘Riordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them’ Eoin Colfer

‘Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical’ The Times

‘Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline’ Telegraph

‘Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats’ New York Times

‘It’s Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up’ Sunday Times

‘Funny . . . very exciting . . . but it’s the storytelling that will get readers hooked. After all, this is the stuff of legends’ Guardian

Percy Jackson and the Titan’s

Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse

(2013) Percy Jackson and the Titan’s Curse is the third book in Rick Riordan’s bestselling fantasy adventure series. *Now with a thrilling new cover look.*

Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.

It’s not every day you find yourself in combat with a half-lion, half-human.

But when you’re the son of a Greek God, it happens. And now my friend Annabeth is missing, a Goddess is in chains and only five half-blood heroes can join the quest to defeat the doomsday monster.

Oh and guess what. The Oracle has predicted that not all of us will survive . . .

RICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTER

The Greek Gods are alive and kicking – go to www.rickriordanmythmaster.co.uk and see for yourself

‘Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical’ The Times

‘Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline’ Telegraph

‘Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats’ New York Times

‘It’s Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up’ Sunday Times

‘Funny and fast-paced . . . Percy is a hero that every kid will want to emulate’ Sunday Express

‘Funny . . . very exciting . . but it’s the storytelling that will get readers hooked. After all, this is the stuff of legends’ Guardian.

Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth

(2013) Percy Jackson and The Battle of the Labyrinth is the fourth exciting adventure in Rick Riordan’s bestselling series. *Now with a thrilling new cover look.*

Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.

Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wanted to do.

As the son of a Greek God, I’ve had my share of near-death disaster – and now my arch enemy Luke wants to invade our camp via an ancient labyrinth.

If he succeeds, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack. So it’s goodbye sunshine, hello darkness as four of us descend into the terrifying underground and beyond . . .

RICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTER

The Greek Gods are alive and kicking – go to www.rickriordanmythmaster.co.uk and see for yourself

‘Riordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them’ Eoin Colfer

‘Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical’ The Times

‘Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline’ Telegraph

‘Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats’ New York Times

‘It’s Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up’ Sunday Times

‘Funny . . . very exciting . . . but it’s the storytelling that will get readers hooked. After all, this is the stuff of legends’ Guardian.

Turtles All the Way Down

Turtles All the Way Down

(2018) ‘It’s quite rare to find someone who sees the same world you see.’

Sixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett.

But there’s a hundred thousand dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate.

So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Russell Pickett’s son, Davis.

Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.

In his long-awaited return, John Green, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars, shares Aza’s story with shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of mental health, love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is the first bestselling book in Rick Riordan’s phenomenally successful Percy Jackson series – now with a new cover look.

Half boy. Half God. ALL Hero.

Look, I didn’t want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek God.

I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. Now I spend my time battling monsters and generally trying to stay alive.

This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I’ve stolen his lightning bolt – and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.

RICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTER.

The Greek Gods are alive and kicking.