Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Dana Swift

An enemies-to-lovers, cross-class, cosy romantasy, perfect for fans of Twin Crowns and The School For Good and Evil. 
 
In Farren’s world, dragons are prized for their precious scales – giving the humans they bond with metal-crafting magic. 
 
Farren’s family believe dragons are worth so much more, which is why they dedicate their lives to caring for them. It’s also the reason she hates people who exploit the incredible creatures. That includes her classmate James Murphy, an arrogant dragon racer whose silver-crafting family tops the social hierarchy but represent the worst of greed and dragon abuse – worse still, he's the biggest competition for the college scholarship Farren desperately needs. 
 
When James unexpectantly gets a job her family's dragon sanctuary, it puts everything at risk. Farren isn't just the plain copper-crafter she seems. She's hiding a secret that could change not only her life, but society as a whole. And James has his own secret . . . a years-long crush on Farren. As the summer passes, hating James becomes harder than Farren thought, and suddenly Farren has a new secret to keep, the fact that she’s falling in love with James Murphy.

When Dealing with Dragons

Roald Dahl

Quentin Blake

‘We are now about to visit the most marvellous places and see the most wonderful things!’ 
 
This beautiful edition of James and the Giant Peach, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. 
 
So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . . 
 
The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.

James and the Giant Peach

Morris Gleitzman

Loyal Creatures is the deeply moving story of war horse Daisy and her 15-year-old owner Will, sent from the Australian outback to the gruelling Middle Eastern campaign of the First World War. Their skill in finding water is vital to their regiment in the desert, but their devotion to each other is what keeps them alive in an overwhelmingly hostile environment. Is their unwavering loyalty enough to determine their destiny? 
 
This superbly affecting and fascinating story was inspired by Michael Morpurgo's international bestseller War Horse. Morris Gleitzman is the author of the highly acclaimed war novels Once, Then, Now and After.

Loyal Creatures

Curtis Jobling

SOON TO BE A MAJOR ANIMATED NETFLIX SERIES! 
 
Enslaved by the Goatlord Kesslar, young werewolf Drew Ferran finds himself on the volcanic isle of Scoria, forced to fight in the arena for the Lizardlords. With the help of an unlikely ally, he must find a way to break free from an island no one has ever escaped. 
 
Meanwhile, Hector the Wereboar flees the forces of the Catlords on the pirate ship Maelstrom. With the enemy's net closing in and haunted by the spirits of the dead, Hector is left wondering who the true enemy is . . . 
 
Discover the page-turning Wereworld series, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and Artemis Fowl. 
 
'Epic' - Guardian 
 
'Unpredictable, exciting - hugely recommended' - Bookbag

Wereworld: Shadow of the Hawk (Book 3)

NOW A MAJOR ANIMATED NETFLIX SERIES! 
 
He has the makings of a great warrior but first Drew Ferran must learn to control his abilities. 
 
When Lady Gretchen is abducted by the Werelion Prince Lucas, Drew and his friends embark on a perilous chase. On the way, he encounters terrifying new Werelords, and is led to the exotic city of Cape Gala, where the forces of Onyx, the Beast of Bast, await. 
 
Now Drew must summon all of his courage and strength. Because the Catlords are ready to attack. Can he prove he deserves his place as King? 
 
Discover the page-turning Wereworld series, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and Artemis Fowl. 
 
'Epic' - Guardian 
 
'Unpredictable, exciting - hugely recommended' - Bookbag

Wereworld: Rage of Lions (Book 2)

'You're the last of the Werewolves, son. Don't fight it . . . conquer it.'Discover the epic fantasy adventure series as Drew Ferran learns he's the last of a long line of Werewolves - and rightful ruler of a land governed by Werelords.When the air is clear, Drew Ferran can pick up the scent of a predator.When the moon breaks through the clouds, a terrifying fever grips him.And when a vicious beast invades his home, his flesh tears, his fingers become claws, and Drew transforms . . .Can Drew battle the Werecreatures determined to destroy him and master the wolf within?Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Wolf King is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.'Epic' - Guardian'Unpredictable, exciting - hugely recommended' - Bookbag

Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf (Book 1)

SOON TO BE A MAJOR ANIMATED NETFLIX SERIES! 
 
War has gripped the Seven Realms. 
 
Young Werewolf Drew Ferran, rightful king of Westland, has rushed to the aid of the Staglords, whose mountain stronghold is besieged by the forces of the Werelion, Prince Lucas. 
 
And deep in the haunted Dyrewood forest, the Wereladies Gretchen and Whitley seek sanctuary within the city of Brackenholme. No army has ever breached the city walls, but danger could be closer than they think... 
 
As Lyssia's greatest war rumbles towards a thunderous climax, the lines between friend and foe are blurred. What if the enemy is one of their own? 
 
Discover the page-turning Wereworld series, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and Artemis Fowl. 
 
'Epic' - Guardian 
 
'Unpredictable, exciting - hugely recommended' - Bookbag

Wereworld: Nest of Serpents (Book 4)

SOON TO BE A MAJOR ANIMATED NETFLIX SERIES! 
 
Discover the final instalment of the page-turning Wereworld series. 
 
Drew Ferran was born a werewolf. Time has always been his greatest enemy. 
 
Across the Badlands, the Catlords have turned on each other. In North Lyssia, the Seven Realms' greatest armies gather. And in the frozen city of Icegarden, an even deadlier force lies in wait. If Drew wants to save his friends, he must fight - but have the heavens already decided his fate? 
 
All roads lead to war. In the shadow of Strakenberg, under the light of a full moon, the victors - and losers - will be decided. 
 
'Epic' - Guardian 
 
'Unpredictable, exciting - hugely recommended' - Bookbag

Wereworld: War of the Werelords (Book 6)

Brogen Murphy

Returning to a near-future, rewilded Britain for another thrilling and thought provoking adventure, award-winning author Brogen Murphy brings us a story of bravery, friendship and hope. 
 
Finn lives in the Buffer Zone on the edge of the Wildlands, surrounded by a vast, rewilded landscape filled with boar, bison and beavers. But his quiet life is up-ended when his father takes in an orphaned bear cub – a secret that could cost them everything.After being rescued from the Wildlands, Astrid is doing everything she can to expose the poachers that threaten this protected sanctuary – but no one is listening.When Finn’s bear grows too big to hide, and Astrid’s Mum hatches a daring plan to get proof of the poachers, both children set off on parallel journeys – over land, sea and sky.But winter is closing in, and a terrible storm is brewing . . .Stranded in the heart of the Wildlands – with secrets between them and danger far closer than they realise – can they learn to trust each other to save what they both love most?This duology is perfect for 8-12 year olds and fans of The Explorer and The Last Wild. Wildlands was the winner of the Children's Wainwright Prize for Fiction 2025.

Wildlands: Into the Storm

Discover The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection, a stunning hardback collection of Roald Dahl's most beloved titles. 
 
'We’re going to turn those terrible Twits UPSIDE DOWN!’ 
 
Mr and Mrs Twit are awful and foul and scheming and sly, always playing horrible tricks on each other. 
 
The Twits are so ghastly and evil that they even keep Muggle-Wump the monkey and his family captive in their garden. 
 
But not for much longer! The monkeys are planning to trick the terrible Twits so that they can escape and put a stop to the frightful pair once and for all! 
 
The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection uses the versions of Dahl's books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions.

The Twits: The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection

Rachael Blackmore

The No. 1 Bestseller 
 
'A rollicking read' Róisín Ingle 
 
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Rachael has had the best, most amazing, incredible idea! She’s determined to make her Granny’s lifelong dream of becoming a jockey come true … what could possibly go wrong? 
 
Easter holidays on the farm with Granny and Grandad are always great fun for Rachael, her cousin, Tom, and bestie Frankie. But this year, things are different – Rachael’s cousin David is visiting from New York! What will he be like? Will he like the farm, the ponies Bubbles and G-Pip, or will he ruin all the fun? 
When Rachael's brilliant idea strikes, the gang must come together for Operation Granny National. They set out to help Granny live her dream of becoming a jockey. But will they pull it off? And what happens when everyone finds out what they’ve done? There’s bound to be BIG trouble ahead!

Granny National

George Orwell

Animal Farm tells the story of a rebellion and how it goes wrong. The animals' lives on the farm are terrible - there is not enough food, the work is hard, and animals are dying. One day, the animals kick out the farmer and start to run the farm. Soon, a group of animals - the pigs - becomes more and more important, but things are not better for most of the animals. Life for them is the same as before. 
 
Our Penguin Readers books include:<ul><li>Simple text (CEFR-levelled)</li><li>Pictures to help you understand the story</li><li>Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English</li></ul>With the print book, you can get even more help online:<ul><li>Read the book online</li><li>Listen to the book being read out loud</li><li>Get lesson plans for teachers</li><li>Find answers to check your understanding</li></ul>Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

Penguin Readers Level 3: Animal Farm (ELT Graded Reader)

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Jack London

With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. 
 
The Call of the Wild, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. 
 
In 1897, people found gold in the Klondike, Canada. Thousands of people traveled there to find more gold. They needed big, strong dogs to work for them. This is the story of one of those dogs, Buck. A man takes him from his family in California, and Buck has to pull a sled in Canada. Will he survive?

Penguin Readers Level 2: The Call of the Wild (ELT Graded Reader)

With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. 
 
Fantastic Mr Fox, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. 
 
The farmers do not like Mr Fox, because Mr Fox takes food from their farms! The farmers are angry, and Mr Fox's family is not safe. But Mr Fox has a clever plan. Is Mr Fox more clever than the farmers?

Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader)

‘No book ever ends when it’s full of your friends.’ 
 
This beautiful edition of The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. 
 
So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . . 
 
The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me

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