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Friday (Worst Week Ever series) by Eva Amores
Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! Against all odds, he somehow survived the trials and torments of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. But now ... it's Friday! Just when Justin thinks his wacky week can't get any worse, he's plunged to a new, all-time low. We're talking subterranean levels. The actual pits. An abysmal abyss. So prepare to plumb the depths!
The Blunders by David Walliams
Meet the Blunders. The Blunders are the most blundersome family in the blundering history of blunderdom. They live in Blunder Hall, a country house on the brink of collapse. When the Blunders are about to lose their home, how will they come together to save it?
The Race is On (Wolf Girl #10) by Anh Do
Wolf Girl and her pack are back in the tenth instalment of this smash-hit series. Can they win the race? Or will someone else catch up with them first... From Australia's bestselling author comes this brand-new, action-packed adventure featuring Wolf Girl and her loyal pack of dogs! Gwen's goal is simple: win the Championship Games and free the people of Hookville. But that's before she discovers that the enemy commander running the games is none other than her long-lost sister Kate. What is Kate doing working with the Braxans? And does she know where their parents are? Suddenly, things are a lot more complicated. Can Gwen win the race, save the villagers, and reunite her family too?
The Magic Faraway Tree: a Christmas adventure by Jacqueline Wilson
Milo, Mia and Birdy are excited to return to the cottage beside the Enchanted Wood for Christmas. They can't wait to visit their magical friends Silky the fairy and Moonface again. Which amazing worlds will arrive at the top of the Faraway Tree at this time of year? The children are hoping for a trip to the Land of Presents or perhaps the Land of Snow. But before they can celebrate, there is a chilling visit to the Land of the Frozen North.
A Very Bad Holiday (A Bad Guys adventure) by Kate Howard
When Christmas is unexpectedly cancelled, thwarting their city-wide holiday heist, the Bad Guys must do the unthinkable: reignite the city's holiday spirit by giving instead of taking.
Alice-Miranda and the Christmas Mystery by Jacqueline Harvey
Christmas is almost here, and Alice- Miranda and her closest friends are celebrating early at Highton Hall. But it's not all gingerbread, parties and present shopping. There are mysteries to be solved! Why are Christmas decorations disappearing and local stores empty of festive treats? What long kept family secret does Alice- Miranda discover? More importantly, what will she do about it?
Nightshade Revenge (Alex Rider series) by Anthony Horowitz
Alex still has unfinished business with this sinister group made up of brainwashed children, not least trying to reunite MI6 chief Mrs Jones, along with her long lost son and daughter. The adventure takes us deep into the life-changing world of augmented reality, where even Alex will struggle to succeed against the technology. A thrilling new challenge for the world's best-loved teen superspy.
The Lego Engineer by Jeff Friesen
This book illustrates and gives instructions for building LEGO models of engineering marvels from around the world, including suspension bridges, freight trains, submarines, helicopters, skyscrapers, and the International Space Station. Learn about how these engineering marvel work.
The Case of the Dastardly Dognappers (After school detective club series) by Mark Dawson
Things in Southwold get off to a bad start! Max has to do extra lessons while Charlie has been roped into helping with the decorating. Meanwhile Lucy loses an important race to a new girl in her school, Miranda Fitchwitherington, who seems to enjoy being as mean as possible to Lucy and the rest of the gang. And there is more bad news - when the gang meet Captain Tom, walking his own dog, Pugly, he tells them about an outbreak of pet thefts in the area. When they meet a lady looking for her lost dog, their worst fears are realised - there are dognappers on the loose in Southwold.
Who's Who and What's Where in the Treehouse by Andy Griffiths
Explore the vast, surprising and silly world of the Treehouse with your expert tour guides, Andy and Terry. There are so many things to know. And so many things you didn't know you didn't know! This guide to the Treehouse is full of trivia, fun facts and behind-the-scenes details about all 169 levels, all the characters Andy and Terry have met, the places they've visited, and all the amazing gadgets and machines they've invented.
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