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A man returns from the dead, and the body of a mysterious stranger is found in his room… A few weeks after marrying an attractive young widow, Gordon Cloade is tragically killed by a bomb blast in the London blitz. Overnight, the former Mrs Underhay...

A woman is killed by a poisoned dart in the enclosed confines of a commercial passenger plane… From seat No.9, Hercule Poirot was ideally placed to observe his fellow air passengers. Over to his right sat a pretty young woman, clearly infatuated with...

Stabbed in the back A pieced of lead piping nearby It should be a simple case… Poirot is summoned to France, but arrives too late to save his client, whose body now lies face down in a shallow grave on a golf course.Why is the dead man wearing his...

Get creative and practise your pen control with Bing in this great wipe-clean activity book! This book is packed with Bing-tastic activities that your toddler will enjoy again and again. It’s full of fun things to draw and do that will help toddlers...

A hilarious bedtime story from debut children’s book author Jory John, and Benji Davies, illustrator of Storm Whale. Meet Bear. He's exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep. Meet Duck, Bear's persistent next-door neighbour. All he wants is to hang out...

The second unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR’S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.Scarlet and Ivy have been reunited at last. But the danger at...

‘The Murderer is with us – on the train now…’ It’s just after midnight, and the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift, isolated by the storm. A passenger lies dead, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside.The...

*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now* Spain, August 1810The English army faces ruin in Spain – and the Duke of Wellington is desperate for money to fund the war. Only a cache of hidden...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has enchanted readers for generations and now will delight younger children as a picture book.Brought to life through Christian Birmingham’s stunning illustrations, this is a magical winter story for all the family. ...

In Nazi-occupied Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best friend from a terrible fate.Winner of the Newbery Medal, newly reissued in the Essential Modern Classics range. “They plan to...

A brand new omnibus of 55 short stories, presented for the first time in chronological order. Described by her friend Dolly Bantry as ‘ the typical old maid of fiction’, Miss Marple has lived almost her entire life in the sleepy hamlet of St Mary Mead...

The fifth gripping adventure in this exciting new pony-club series!With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save – these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies. When Aunty Hess opens a riding school...

Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions. Why can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin can't? If...

Across six of the seven continents on which cricket is played, there are some remarkable cricket grounds. From a tidal strip of sand outside the Ship Inn at Elie, in Fife, to the monumental Melbourne Cricket Ground with its 100,000 capacity, this book...

Now available in paperback, this best-selling title is THE essential guide to crochet.Ultimate Crochet Bible is a definitive reference for all aspects of crochet – from the first chain to the care and maintenance of your projects. The first two chapters...

The stirring conclusion to TAMAR and WHITE FEATHERS. On 3 February 1931, Napier is devastated by a powerful earthquake, and tamar Murdoch, beloved matriarch of Kenmore, is seriously injured. As she recovers, Tamar is preoccupied with the ongoing effects...

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of ‘March’ and ‘People of the Book’.A young woman’s struggle to save her family and her soul during the extraordinary year of 1666, when plague suddenly struck a small Derbyshire village. In 1666, plague swept...

An out of this world card game guaranteed to keep young space enthusiasts amused. There are 52 snap cards (13 matching sets of 4), with labelled pictures of planets, asteroids, the Hubble telescope, a satellite, a rocket and lots more. The game can be...

This enchanting little book for young children is full of princess dolls to dress with 200 reusable stickers of delightful outfits. Dress Princess Mako in her Japanese robes, find a Russian gown for Princess Natalia's summer party and dress Princess...

Curious minds can visit deep blue oceans, lush rainforests and dusty deserts, and find out about day and night and the seasons. With lots to spot and talk about, vivid illustrations and simple language, this is a fun and entertaining way to introduce...

Dress best friends Sophia, Amber and Lacy for a night at the movies, a sleepover, a horse-riding lesson and lots more fun activities together. There are over 350 stickers of party dresses, wetsuits, riding gear and more, with a fold-out back cover to...

From secret agents and paratroopers to firefighters and lifeguards, see what the everyday action heroes wear to work. There are over 200 stickers to dress brave men and women for tough challenges and extreme environments, from camouflage clothing for...

The first in the bestselling Cogheart Adventures series, where mayhem, murder and mystery meet in a gripping Victorian world of fantastical imagination. Some secrets change the world in a heartbeat. Lily's life is in mortal peril. Her father is missing...

The definitive account of when Australia's famed Rats of Tobruk they took on General Erwin Rommel, The Desert Fox. The classic story of 1941's Battle of Tobruk, in which more than 15,000 Australian troops - backed by British artillery - fought in...

A perfectly portable puzzle book, ideal for use anywhere you are on a rainy day or when there's free time! A pocket-sized boredom buster with over 100 pages of riddles, mazes, dot-to-dots, word searches and other puzzles to keep children entertained...

Wander through the delightful pages to discover a sunny garden buzzing with life in this of this busy pop-up book. Illustrations are brought to life in a riot of colour and detail as you turn each page to see a 3-dimensional scene emerge. Little...

An inspirational draw-in activity book with simple step-by-step instructions. Complete beginners can learn how to draw all kinds of animals, from a koala to a llama, a scorpion to an armadillo, in this fun drawing book. Each page has colourful,...

Code-cracking skills can be put to the test in this entertaining book which teaches children how to write and decode secret messages. Includes Semaphore and Morse code, the Grid code used in the American Civil War, Egyptian hieroglyphics, number...

An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colourful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's...

A colourful activity book packed with prehistoric fun that will keep children busy for hours. Dino fans can add stickers of prehistoric creatures to an ocean scene, match dinosaur eggs to the right nest, spot the lizards hiding from a hungry dinosaur...

A magic painting book like you've never seen before, with wonderful vibrant colours. Includes 16 beautiful, full-page black and white illustrations, from butterflies and birds to a grand castle and a jungle of tigers, which are transformed into a...

Packed with addictive pencil-and-paper games for one or more players. A write-in book of quick, simple games, perfect for playing on the go. With over 200 pages to play 20 traditional games such as battleships, hangman and noughts and crosses, as well...

A construction toy in sticker book form, with lots of different types of train to build using the stickers provided. A fun sticker book with 20 trains to build, from electric trains to steam locomotives. Children can use over 10 pages of stickers to...

A construction toy in sticker book form, with lots of robots to build using the stickers provided. Budding engineers will love this technical book - a construction toy in sticker book form. Children can use the stickers to add laser cannons, stun guns...

 Rainbow Rowell, Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson have all fallen in love with this delectable, romantic and dreamy series. ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER is the delicious and deeply satisfying conclusion.Ages:14+ Hopeless romantic Isla has had...

The classic language-learning book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, reissued to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. A fun and lively word book featuring 1000 Italian words, perfect for young language learners. From colours and...

The best of both worlds: a traditional reference book to keep and pore over, plus the best and most up-to-date information on the web, accessed via the Usborne Quicklinks site and QR codes. An inspiring reference book for young readers to pore over,...

Chess is sometimes perceived as a difficult game, but with this step-by-step guide, full of hints and tips, players will revel in their new-found skills. A complete guide to the history, techniques and tactics of chess, written in conjunction with Grand...

All children - but little boys in particular - will find this book irresistable. Readers can complete their own monster truck, army truck, fire engine and many more by adding sticker wheels, headlights and mirrors. With 10 pages of colourful stickers,...

From hurricanes to heatwaves, ice ages to climate change, discover where our weather comes from and why it's getting wilder. A fascinating flap book that tours the land, sea and skies to discover where weather comes from. With over 100 flaps to lift,...

Discover planets, stars and galaxies and explore intergalactic space. What's the universe made of? Where did everything come from? Lift the flaps in this fascinating book to reveal some of the amazing discoveries that astronomers and physicists have...

Press the buttons to hear specially composed musical sound clips incorporating animal and tractor noises.10 months + A delightfully musical sound book, specially designed for sharing together with babies. Press the buttons to hear the tunes and animal...

A re-sized edition of the original flap book that introduces the fascinating world of science in a simple and engaging way for younger readers.Ages: 3+ A fun and informative flap book introducing young children to the wonders of science. Science topics...

A tear-off pad packed with nearly 200 pen-and-paper puzzles to keep children entertained on planes, trains or wherever they happen to be.6+ Whether you're in a car, train, boat or plane, long journeys will pass by in a flash with this fun-packed...

Discover the world of the orchestra and press the buttons to listen to the fun and lively music as they rehearse for their big show3+ From gentle woodwind to crashing drums, this book is a perfect introduction to the world of classical music for young...

Peep into nests and inside burrows to see the baby animals and where they live in this delightful flap book for young children. A very simple non-fiction, lift-the-flap book for small children. Packed with holes to peep through, flaps to look beneath...

From the Golden Age of Steam and how trains revolutionised travel through to the High Speed travelAges: 7+ From Stephenson's Rocket to today's modern bullet trains, chidren will be fascinated by the history of locomotion as they explore this exciting...

Peep Inside is the very young children's lift-the-flap information book series, the younger cousin of the Look Inside series which is, in turn, the younger relative of the bestselling See Inside series.2+ Peep under leaves and behind doors to see the...