Action and adventure stories Books

Are you the hero that will end the reign of the evil Arch-Illager?Journey through the world of Minecraft Dungeons in this exciting sticker and activity book, where you'll spot dangerous mobs, protect innocent villagers and unleash a horde of heroes to...

A spellbinding new middle grade series crackling with magic and adventure, perfect for fans of Starfell, Nevermoor and A Pinch of Magic.I am Spel. Daughter of witches. The only one who can step between worlds. The only one who can save my sister. If I...

Bestselling Mothball is back -- with birthday cake! (Carrot, of course.) She eats, she sleeps, she scratches. But today it's Mothball's birthday and it's time to celebrate!Created by author Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, Happy Birthday...

'Chock full of action, humour, danger, and emotion, this phenomenal series is unputdownable from start to finish!' - Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles. 2021 PRISM Award Winner: SF/Futuristic2021 PRISM Award Winner:...

In this indispensable conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Shattered Realms series, master storyteller Cinda Williams Chima delivers spellbinding action, bittersweet reunions, and dazzling revelations.Warrior Alyssa ana’Raisa would do anything...

"Perfect for younger detectives. So funny and clever and sweet." Robin StevensWinner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize and of the Crimefest Best Crime Novel for ChildrenHELP! My super-dramatic Aunty Bindi is getting married tomorrow and she's...

THE MAGICAL CONCLUSION TO STELLA MONTGOMERY'S AWARD-WINNING STORY'the perfect conclusion to a wonderfully quirky Victorian fantasy series'-- Pages & Pages Stella Montgomery is in disgrace. The Aunts have sent her to Wakestone Hall, a grim boarding...

THE MUCH-AWAITED SEQUEL TO THE RUNAWAY BESTSELLER WITHERING-BY-SEA'you won't be disappointed. Wormwood Mire is another page-turner.' -- Kids' Book Review When Stella Montgomery returned to the Hotel Majestic cold and wet but exhilarated by adventure,...

Rebellion. Fear. Survival. Welcome to humanity's last chance.Stormchaser and Lincoln's home city is burning. The people are starving. The only place left to run is Piloria, the continent of monsters. It's up to Storm and Lincoln to keep everyone alive...

'French knows how to conjure [an] imagined past, full of detail about how people lived during particular periods and within particular cultures' -- Viewpoint Martin lives in the city with his mum. He's come to walk the boundaries of the farm that's...

Selby is about to embark on a chilly Antarctic adventure that is bound to take him to the peak of danger . and beyond!

Selby battles humungous waves at the Surf-Racing Championships while trying to keep his tongue-tickling talent tucked away. Surely Selby's secret won't be revealed just because he decided to try surfing!! Ages 7-12

Emily Eyefinger helps two friends solve the mystery of the squeaking tree and joins Malcolm Mousefinder on a daring quest. But when she embarks on a secret mission to reveal the true identity of King Crim she has the most exciting and dangerous adventure...

Just shut your eyes and picture yourself walking around the corner. that's what my friend told me. Somewhere around the corner and you'll be safe. the demonstration was wild, out of control. Barbara was scared. She saw the policeman running towards her...

The New York Times bestselling first book in a dark series that reimagines the Oz saga, from debut author Danielle Paige. Start at the beginning and discover your new series to binge!My name is Amy Gumm—and I'm the other girl from Kansas. I've been...

THE EPIC NEW THRILLER BEGINS.The creator of the number one bestselling SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT series returns with the story of a girl on the run from everything she loves… and the monsters that await her. For anyone who ever thought their parents were...

A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school – the Ironsword Academy! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for...

Become the Ultimate Pokémon Trainer with this awesome 365 activity book, test your Pokémon skills by completing a different activity each day for a full year. This brain-busting, full-colour activity book is packed full of your favourite Pokémon and...

Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself – perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts. ‘An adventure overflowing with magic’ Beth Lincoln, author of The Swifts‘A wild feat...

The funniest book of the year from an incredibly exciting new voice in children’s fiction! Are you sitting comfortably? Are you fantasising about bamboo? Do you have black and white fur? Are you huge and cute and cuddly-looking? Well, put this book...

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery – with thrills, spills and laughs galore. Dilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder-mystery novel.Sherlock...

A thrilling new fantasy about the lengths two sisters will go for each other from Rebecca Ross, the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS. Perfect for fans of Ember in the Ashes, Sky In the Deep, and...

For fans of the What Should Danny Do series, this pick-your-path picture book features everyone's favorite curious monkey, Curious George!At noon, George has plans to meet up with his friend, the man with the yellow hat, by the big gold clock. But...

The year is 1859 and the goldfields are filled with diggers -- and danger! Orphaned twelve-year-old Tigg is the Bandicoot Bushranger, the youngest bushranger on the Ballarat goldfields in 1859.When a robbery goes wrong, Tigg must flee in disguise as one...

WINNER ABIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR YOUNGER READERS'Fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events will eat up Withering-by-Sea' -- Shelf Awareness High on a cliff above the gloomy coastal town of Withering-by-Sea stands the Hotel Majestic...

Step into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD! Alert! When a distress signal comes in from Croakomo Island, there's only one team brave enough to leap to the rescue! Frog Squad must face an angry...

Relive Paddington's amazing adventures in Peru in this fantastic fully illustrated official gift book! From the creators of the smash-hit Wonka and Harry Potter movies, comes a hilarious new big-screen adventure for Paddington, in which he returns to...

New for 2024, the unmissable, official novelisation of the third Paddington movie! In his third big screen outing from Studiocanal, the creators of Wonka and the Harry Potter movies, Paddington and the Browns leave Windsor Gardens to embark on an epic...

From sunset to sunrise, this book takes you on an exciting night time adventure. Ever wondered what goes on while you're asleep? Find out in this fun flap book, exploring a night time world in a city, out in the countryside, in a desert, under the sea...

You are the hero in this epic, illustrated gamebook adventure. This magically illustrated gamebook plunges you into a story with a difference - one where the hero is YOU. Not that you have any interest in being a hero. You're a bounty hunter, and in...

Continue your Adopt Me! journey with this official Cute Creations Sticker and Activity Book. Unlock the inspiration to master the creative, magical world of Adopt Me! Includes activities, colouring and drawing space to set your imagination free!

Tia and her mum start an adventurous new life on Gull Haven Island, finding lots of animals who need their help along the way. Tia’s mum has a new job as the vet on Gull Haven Island and there are a lot of animals who need her help.When she’s called...

Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer. July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother...

"An absolute gem of a story! Magic shimmers up from every page." Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper DragonsThere are more deities and daemons in the world than stars in the sky. But only Heartseers like Anise Star can see them - because only they still...

A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs is going on holiday to the Grand Hotel – and, of course, she is...

The essential guide to all things Pokémon, this year’s Encyclopedia includes all of the details of Ash Ketchum’s battle to become Pokémon World Champion! The new updated and expanded final edition of the Pokémon Encyclopedia!Ash Ketchum’s journey to...

A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series! Noah, Jordie and their GOLF Squad friends are still trying to rescue Grandpa Galileo. And now the most incredible golf course in the...

From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes the 2nd book in the unOrdinary series – one of the site’s biggest and most exciting comics, with an incredible 1.2 BILLION VIEWS and 5.8 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! The action-packed series from the #1 digital...

Climate catastrophe leaves the people of Earth fighting for oxygen in this gripping dystopian thriller from bestselling sci-fi author Alastair Chisholm. Sparrow lives in the world after the Reek. The atmosphere is toxically polluted, and Axel Brodie,...

ARGHHHH! Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. When his friends start talking about a new scary movie, Max realises they don't just want to laugh ... they also...

Do you love books? Do you love Christmas? Then you’ll love this fun and cheeky new board book series – perfect for playful preschoolers! Who’s got a wobbly bottom?Santa does! Do YOU?If you’ve got a wobbly bottom,There’s so much you can do . . .Join the...

“A winning addition to boundary-defying heroines like Alanna of Trebond and Sir Callie.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“An essential middle grade fantasy where all readers will find heroes to love and to cheer!” —Alex London, author of Battle...

A thrilling stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! In this Super Edition, discover the origins of the first leader of RiverClan—a mysterious cat whose desire for peace would help shape the dawn of the...

Explore the new Paldea region with this ultimate Pokémon Gift BoxWith three books packed with activities and a papercraft project to build your very own Pikachu, plus a double-sided poster, a bookmark and a door hanger. This gift box is perfect for...

A companion title for the best-selling picture book, Scary Night, that takes us to the North Pole as three friends, Hare, Cat and Pig, set out on a journey. Once upon a snowy day, three friends set out on a journey.Hare with a honey pot, Cat with a...

It's Black Friday - and the apocalypse is on sale! Ever since the world filled with portals to hell and bloodthirsty demons started popping out on the reg, Jasper's life has gotten worse and worse. A teenage nobody with no friends or family, he is...

She turns to the future in a world that’s falling apart.The No. 1 New York Times bestseller DIVERGENT – also a major motion picture. For sixteen-year-old Tris, the world changes in a heartbeat when she is forced to make a terrible choice. Turning her...

Travel through all the Pokémon regions in this epic search and find! From Alola to Sinnoh, Kanto to Galar, this book takes you on a journey through all the regions of of Pokémon. Find Electric-type Pokémon playing in the park, Water-type Pokémon in...