Action and adventure stories Books

Sloane and Amelia clash with rival detectives when they travel to a secluded mansion in search of a missing fortune in this “warmhearted, very funny, madcap caper” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) that’s the second book in the fun-filled Tangled...

What if the Knights of the Round Table had a female counterpart? An epic Arthurian fantasy reimagining from the UK’s leading and bestselling feminist writer, Laura Bates, for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.'An interesting thing happens, when a...

Haley and her brother, Max, are alone after their mother’s death and are sent to Wayfair Academy, a special needs boarding school. Eventually, they find family amongst other deaf children. One night the group decides to dip their toes into crime… the...

A classic refreshed from master cartoonist Art Baltazar's early years!Join Craybi Craynobi and his son, Crayski Craynobi, the future chosen one with the chosen nose, as well as their many friends and allies like Weezerd the wise wizard, as they adventure...

Master Cartoonist Lewis Trondheim's engaging madcap fantasy series!Ralph Azham, the wayward, shamed, would-be Chosen One, is still on the hunt to stop the infamous Vom Syrus, Superintendent (and secret age-defying King of Astolia), and save his own...

Geronimo Stilton, top reporter for The Rodent’s Gazette, keeps has a reputation of breaking the top news stories first to the citizens of New Mouse City. But lately, Sally Ratmousen of rival Paper “The Daily Rat,” has been leaking Geronimo’s secret...

When reports of a mummy terrorizing the New Mouse City Museum flood the phone lines, Geronimo Stilton, editor-in-chief of the Rodent’s Gazette, is on the job! Geronimo is certain there is a logical explanation to all this, seeks to debunk the theory and...

The hit Scholastic chapter book series has been successfully adapted into the best-selling graphic novel series from Papercutz. As Geronimo continues to garner new fans from his animated adventures seen on Netflix and Amazon Prime, Papercutz proudly...

Geronimo Stilton lives in New Mouse City on Mouse Island with his friends and relatives. He works at The Rodent’s Gazette, the most famous newspaper in New Mouse City. In these comics, Geronimo Stilton travels back in time to save the future, by...

Look out for the next THRILLING adventure in this super bestselling series!   It’s night-time in the supermarket and the veggies are in for the shock of their lives! Supertato’s gone BAD!   And if Supertato is now EVILTATO, just what does...

Marcus has just started at a new and very unusual school, Merlin's. Determined to get expelled, Marcus does everything he can think of to get into big trouble. But when a prank involving an ancient relic and some old wizard robes...

Three magical, classic and heartwarming adventure stories from number one bestselling author, actor and comedian Ben Miller.How I Became a Dog Called Midnight George has always wondered what it's like to be a dog. One night, a magical mix-up with...

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . .Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and...

In the fourth Isla of Adventure chapter book, Isla is excited about her first-ever sleepover! Isla is invited to Tora’s for a sleepover! Snacks, movies, fancy pajamas, scary stories at night—Tora has it all planned out! But what the girls didn’t...

This tenderhearted board book introduces underwater creatures while celebrating a parent’s love—featuring a soft, plush shark fin with fun crinkle sounds at the top of the book!You’re my little baby shark Don’t you know? It’s true! You’re my one and...

Join Santa’s helpers on a journey through his workshop in this cheerful, sturdy holiday pop-up book!Welcome to the cold North Pole, where elves are all preparing gifts for children around the world for fun, and play, and sharing.At the North Pole,...

Young gods battle to save the world in these first four books in the Heroes in Training Graphic Novel series—now together in one paperback boxed set!The Titans are merciless giants who rule the earth, led by Cronus—the biggest, baddest Titan of them all...

Get young readers moving in the morning with this board book full of get-up-and-go attitude courtesy of the bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton!The perfect partner to Pajama Time!, this good-morning book tackles the day with irrepressible language,...

Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The second book in the villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Don’t miss the third installment, How...

‘Mind-expanding and hilarious!’ Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series.This hilarious new illustrated series will make you laugh-out-loud AND grow your brain. Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Diary of a Wimpy...

In the third Isla of Adventure chapter book, Isla investigates mysterious sounds coming from the rainforest!There’s a croaking, hissing, snapping creature scaring everyone in Sol’s rainforest! With her best gecko friend, Fitz, and a few new animal...

Meet the ever-curious Isla Verde, a young girl with a secret—she can speak with animals—in the first book of an all-new chapter book series!Welcome to the adventurous island of Sol! For eight-year-old Isla Verde, Sol is the perfect place to live. The sun...

From award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a deliciously dark and addictive YA thriller following the lives of Gen Z’s rich and famous through the lens of an undercover teen journalist. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and One of Us...

When everyone's a vicious beast, it's hard to spot the monsters . . . Beware of the Turned in the first book in a blockbuster teen horror for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant and Stranger Things.'A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and...

In this highly anticipated companion to the New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA Pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, Flora Maxwell heads to Miami to find a path for her future . . . and finds her...

The most highly-anticipated YA launch of the year, soon to be a major movie, a cinematic enemies-to-lovers heist, for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Suzanne Collins.Exclusive Limited Edition First Printing featuring red spray-painted edges not...

A fee-fi-fo-festive treat for Supertato fans this Christmas - an unmissable adventure in this super bestselling series! As seen on TV!It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the...

Get ready to join DRAGON FORCE!From the authors of the bestselling DRAGON MOUNTAIN comes the first in a brand-new, action-packed, dragon-obsessed series for 8+ readers. ‘Impossible to put down – a dynamic, dragon-filled, delight of an adventure.’ –...

Rediscover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the final book of the critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series from the bestselling author of The Cruel Prince – Holly Black. The time has come for Roiben's coronation, and pixie...

Discover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the first book of the critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series from the bestselling author of The Cruel Prince – Holly Black. Kaye is used to drifting from place to place with her...

Discover the history of our lifetime through the adventure of a girl and her wolf, in the bestselling children's novel from Digging for Britain presenter, Professor Alice Roberts. Selected as Waterstones Children's book of the Month and The...

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.   ‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely...

The sixth book in the SUPER graphic novel-like series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Tom Gates,...

Prince Lucas and Lady Clara team up with gnomes to give the jewels their luster back in this nineteenth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series!The gnomes of the Stone Forest are in trouble when all the gems in the forest lose their shine...

Mia must find a way to bring a wild greenhouse garden under control before it takes over the entire school in this thirteenth adventure of the Mia Mayhem chapter book series!Mia Mayhem finds herself in an unbe-LEAF-able situation when her superhero...

Hyperion the Titan heats things up in this fourth graphic novel adapted from the popular Heroes in Training series.Phew, it’s hot! Under the Titan Hyperion’s rule, the sun is burning even brighter than normal, and scorching everything in northern...

Nancy’s sailing trip to Vermont turns into a hunt for a ghostly saboteur’s lost treasure in the twenty-fourth book in the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.When a family friend, Grace, opens a sailing club on Lake Champlain at the...

Love isn't always part of the plan . . . the perfect summer romance, soon to be a movie starring Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Pretty Little Liars' Maia Reficco!  For Lila Reyes, a summer in England hadn't been on the cards. Certainly not one...

Explore iconic Star Wars locations with this large-scale illustrated guide to the desert planet of Tatooine, featuring original art from the award-winning Studio MUTI!Experience Tatooine like you’ve never seen it before! Playfully illustrated by the...

An irresistible story about finding the bright spark of braveness inside from the creators of One Camel Called Doug, and the author of award-winning The Littlest Yak.Mavis is not like her adventurous friend Marge. Mavis is a chicken who finds...

The brilliant blockbuster from Ben Miller - the perfect book for all the family.It's business as usual in the run up to Christmas at Santa's Workshop - and toy elves Holly and Tog are busy making gifts for children all around the world. But Father...

Three unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery: the second book in the laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan. Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and...

From the internationally bestselling author of Vespertine comes a heart-stopping new sequel novella to the breathtaking fantasy Sorcery of Thorns. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas’s A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series,...

Dive into an OceanX Adventure! Marena Montoya and her BFF Aisha go on a brand-new ocean adventure using their scientific skills to solve another mysterious puzzle.Lucas' voice broke the silence. "Remember the lessons you learned on the OceanXplorer...

Get ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey.It’s the year 2525, and...

This bath book and washcloth set from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton is the perfect tub time diversion for little ones who love barnyard animals!Barnyard Bath! is a waterproof cousin of Barnyard Dance!, the foot-stomping board book bestseller...

This fresh, funny touch-and-feel board book will encourage little ones to feel the different textures while also teaching them what not to touch in real life!From a fuzzy peach, to a furry caterpillar, to—ouch!—a prickly cactus, young readers will love...

Prince Lucas and Clara have until midnight to solve a magic mistake in this eighteenth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series!Prince Lucas and Clara meet a witch-in-training who accidentally makes the two friends switch bodies! Stuck in a...