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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When young novice monk Brother Beowulf is sent to spy on Spook Johnson, he has no idea of the trouble he's about to find himself in. Johnson boasts to Wulf of his battles against demonic creatures, and even seems to imprison local witches, though Wulf is sceptical. The church has taught him that Spooks are a force for evil, and not to be trusted. But then the monsters Johnson claims to fight turn out to be very real indeed, and soon Wulf is forced to seek help from another young Spook, Tom Ward, who terrifies and charms him in equal measure. 
 
But the forces of the dark are many, and it's not long until Wulf and Tom realise they've bitten off far more than they can chew. A horrifying new enemy is rising - and only Wulf can stop it.

Brother Wulf

Wulf has left behind life in the monastery and is now the Apprentice to Spook Johnson, assisting him in protecting the County from denizens of the dark - which mainly involves Wulf acting as bait. 
 
But Wulf is captured by Hrothgar, a giant with abilities to conjure subservient creatures - or tulpas - from his imagination. And he strongly suspects that Wulf has these abilities too . . . 
 
Wulf begrudgingly begins training with his new master, but meanwhile, something dangerous is afoot in the County. Wulf's old friends, Tom and Alice, have been imprisoned by an all-powerful witch and her brain sucking minions. And together with Tilda, Tom and Alice's daughter, he needs to rescue them from Circe's enchanted lair before it's too late...

Brother Wulf: Wulf's Bane

Robert Swindells

Martha is twelve - and very different from other kids, because of her parents. Strict members of a religious group - the Brethren - their rules dominate Martha's life. And one rule is the most important of all: she must never ever invite anyone home. If she does, their shameful secret - Abomination - could be revealed. But as Martha makes her first real friend in Scott, a new boy at school, she begins to wonder. Is she doing the right thing by helping to keep Abomination a secret? And just how far will her parents go to prevent the truth from being known?

Abomination

Wednesday

Help Wednesday Addams find her faithful companion Thing, a lurking monster called a Hyde, hidden clues, and more within the intricate illustrations of the this devilishly devised Seek & Find book based on the hit series Wednesday! 
 
Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Featuring highly detailed and intricate full-colour art, with surprises and frights hidden in every scene, Wednesday fans of all ages will love searching these pages over and over again in this full-colour book. 
 
Based on the characters created by Charles Addams.

Wednesday: A Seek-and-Find Book

M. R. James

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. 
 
Ghost Stories, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. 
 
A strange whistle, a dangerous curse, a buried crown and a hotel without a room 13. Don't read these four frightening ghost stories by M.R. James late at night!

Penguin Readers Level 3: Ghost Stories (ELT Graded Reader)

Abridged Edition

Charlie Higson

The sickness struck everyone over fourteen. First it twisted their minds, next it ravaged their bodies, now they roam the streets - crazed and hungry. A jaw-dropping zombie horror series for teens.

The sickness struck everyone over fourteen. 
First it twisted their minds. 
Next it ravaged their bodies. 
Now they roam the streets - 
Crazed and hungry 
 
The others had promised that the countryside would be safer than the city. They were wrong. Now Ella's all-alone except for her silent rescuer, Scarface - and she's not even sure if he's a kid or a grown-up. 
Back in London, Ed's determined to find her. But getting out of town's never been more dangerous- because coming in the other direction is every SICKO in the country. It's like they're being called towards the capital and nothing is going to stop them . . .

The Hunted (The Enemy Book 6)

HE DOESN'T KNOW IT BUT DOGNUT IS ABOUT TO SET OFF A CHAIN OF EVENTS THAT WILL AFFECT EVERY KID IN THE CITY. 
 
The sickness struck everyone over the age of fourteen. 
 
Mothers and fathers, older brothers, sisters and best friends. No one escaped its touch. And now children across London are being hunted by ferocious grown-ups . . . they're hungry. They're bloodthirsty. And they aren't giving up. 
 
DogNut and the rest of his crew want to find their lost friends, and set off on a deadly mission from the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace and beyond, as the sickos lie in wait. But who are their friends and who is the enemy in this changed world?

The Fear (The Enemy Book 3)

Curtis Jobling

'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

Wolf King

First the sickness rotted the adults' minds. Then their bodies. Now they stalk the streets, hunting human flesh. The Holloway crew are survivors. They've fought their way across London and made it to the Natural History Museum alive - just. But the fight will never end while the Enemy lives, unless there's another way. . . The kids at the museum are looking for a cure. All they need are medical supplies. To get them means a journey down unknown roads. Roads where not only crazed, hungry sickos hide in the shadows. SUDDENLY IT'S NOT SO CLEAR WHO - OR WHAT - THEY'RE FIGHTING.

The Fallen (The Enemy Book 5)

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)

Helen Grant

The first death: Seventeen-year-old Lin Fox finds a body in an orchard. As she backs away in horror, she steps on broken glass. The second death: Then blood appears on her doorstep - blood, and broken glass.The third death: Something terrible is found in the cemetery. Shards of broken glass lie by a grave.Who will be next? As the attacks become more sinister, Lin doesn't know who to trust. She's getting closer to the truth behind these chilling discoveries, but with each move the danger deepens. 
 
Because someone wants Lin gone - and won't give up until he's got rid of her and her family. Forever.

The Glass Demon

'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)

Can't get enough of Charlie Higson's gruesome Enemy series? This exclusive short story will satisfy that thirst for more blood and gore! 
 
In a changed world where adults have become sickos ravaged by disease, everyone under the age of fourteen is fighting to survive. 
 
Chris and his friends are determined to mark World Book Day, but when a fellow survivor turns against them they're left defenceless. Can they stop a gruesome attack from their violent enemy in a deadly battle of geeks vs zombies?

The Enemy: Geeks vs Zombies

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)

The sickness struck everyone over fourteen. 
First it twisted their minds. 
Next it ravaged their bodies. 
Now they roam the streets - 
Crazed and hungry. 
 
Sickos swarm the streets of London. Gathered in the centre of the city, they lie in wait. 
 
The survivors have one final epic battle to overcome. Together they must work out a plan of attack and end the grown-ups reign of terror before it's too late. 
 
The end is coming.

The End (The Enemy Book 7)

Rana Tahir

Stranger Things

Patrick Spaziante

Katherine Spaziante

A thrilling Choose Your Own Adventure® book based on Netflix’s Stranger Things! 
 
Are YOU ready to journey to the dark side of Hawkins, Indiana? Join Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends as they explore Pennhurst Asylum, the creepy old Creel house, and possibly even the Upside Down. The decisions YOU make will decide the fates of the characters and lead to unexpected, thrilling, and even deadly outcomes. Fans of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things will love this exciting addition to the Choose Your Own Adventure® series. 
 
In Netflix’s Stranger Things, a group of young friends explore supernatural forces and secret government exploits in Hawkins, Indiana, in the 1980s. As they search for answers, the children embark on incredible adventures and unravel extraordinary mysteries.

Stranger Things: Heroes and Monsters

Choose Your Own Adventure

Matthew J. Gilbert

A collection of tales from the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things! 
 
Prepare to visit the darkest and most chilling corners of Hawkins. 
 
Dustin, Lucas, Max, and their friends want to rent videos one night. But when a blackout changes their plans, they swap seven twisted tales based on their hometown. 
 
What secrets lurk in an old asylum? Does a mutant creature live at the bottom of Lovers' Lake? Is a harmless teddy bear actually controlled by a supernatural force? These are just a few of the monstrous mysteries in this creepy collection that is sure to thrill fans of Stranger Things ages 8 to 12. 
 
Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins.

Stranger Things: Hawkins Horrors

A Collection of Terrifying Tales

The sickness destroyed everyone over the age of fourteen. All across London diseased adults are waiting, hungry predators with rotten flesh and ravaged minds. 
 
Small Sam and his unlikely ally, The Kid, have survived. They're safe with Ed and his friends at the Tower of London, but Sam is desperate to find his sister. 
 
Their search for Ella means Sam and The Kid must cross the forbidden zone. And what awaits them there is more terrifying than any of the horror they've suffered so far . . . 
 
 
** 'Lord of the Flies with zombies' - Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson series. 
** Charlie Higson is the bestselling author of Young Bond, and creator of The Fast Show. 
** Perfect for bloodthirsty fans of Darren Shan and 28 Days Later.

The Sacrifice (The Enemy Book 4)

Henry James

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 Turn of the Screw, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of illustrations support the text. 
 
A young woman accepts her first job as a governess and goes to Bly, a large country house in England. There she teaches a young brother and sister. But the governess soon starts to see ghosts and tries to protect the children from them.

Penguin Readers Level 6: The Turn of the Screw (ELT Graded Reader)

A terrifyingly terrific colouring book is based on the hit series Wednesday! 
 
Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Featuring highly-detailed and hauntingly-beautiful black and white illustrations, this colouring book is the perfect way for fans of Wednesday to get in touch with their dark side. 
 
Based on the Characters Created by Charles Addams. 
 
Suitable for children.

Wednesday: Official Colouring Book

Robert Louis Stevenson

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. 
 
Jekyll and Hyde, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels. 
 
Dr Jekyll is a good person. He is nice, and he has lots of friends. But Mr Hyde is a bad person. He walks in the streets of London at night and does bad things. Why are the two men friends?

Penguin Readers Level 1: Jekyll and Hyde (ELT Graded Reader)

This expanded junior novelisation retells the first season of Netflix’s iconic series Stranger Things. 
 
Hawkins is a quiet town where nothing exciting seems to happen—until one night when a boy named Will Byers vanishes. Follow his friends Mike, Lucas, and Dustin as they search for him and uncover a world of secret experiments and terrifying supernatural forces. Is Eleven, a girl with incredible psychic powers, the secret to the mystery? This 320-page junior novelisation retells the landmark first season of Stranger Things and is sure to thrill kids ages 7 to 10 as well as fans of all ages. 
 
Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins. 
 
Don't miss these other Stranger Things books: 
Stranger Things: Season Two: The Junior Novelisation 
Stranger Things: Heroes and Monsters 
Stranger Things: Hawkins Horrors

Stranger Things: Season One

The Junior Novelisation

Wednesday Addams stars in this delightfully ghoulish book based on the hit series Wednesday! 
 
Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Featuring hauntingly beautiful illustrations, this book is perfect for children ages 2 to 5 and Wednesday fans of all ages.

Wednesday: I Am Wednesday

This expanded junior novelisation retells the fourth season of Netflix’s iconic series Stranger Things. 
 
It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down. This 320-page junior novelisation retells the thrilling fourth season of Stranger Things. 
 
Welcome to the world of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Will, Max, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and adventures in 1980s Hawkins. 
 
Don't miss these other Stranger Things books: 
Stranger Things: Season One: The Junior Novelisation 
Stranger Things: Season Two: The Junior Novelisation 
Stranger Things: Season Three: The Junior Novelisation 
Stranger Things: Heroes and Monsters 
Stranger Things: Hawkins Horrors

Stranger Things: Season Four

Follow Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas and their friends through humorous scenes of Hawkins as you count from 1 to 11. 
 
With waffles, walkie-talkies, and Demogorgans, learning to count has never been more fun. Humorous scenes around Hawkins introduce charming Funko Pop! versions of Eleven, Lucas, Dustin, and other popular characters. Funko collectors of all ages and fans of Netflix's hit television series Stranger Things will love this funny counting book. 
 
Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins.

Stranger Things: We Can Count on Eleven (Funko Pop!)

The first book in the bestselling zombie horror series from the author of Young Bond. Covers may vary. 
 
‘Lord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action!’ Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series 
 
Every time he thought they’d gone, he heard them again. Searching for him. 
 
The sickness struck everyone over fourteen. First it twisted their minds. Next it ravaged their bodies. Now these zombies roam the streets, crazed and hungry. 
 
In a destroyed London, the young hide in gangs, scavenging to survive, but with little hope for the future. Until rumours of a safe house travel across the city. But to get there they must face the Enemy – the mindless zombies who lie in wait. 
 
Can these kids trust each other long enough to make it out alive? 
 
Don’t miss the next book in this edge-of-your-seat series: The Dead. 
 
‘The Enemy scores high with its brutal vision of a post-apocalyptic world’ Financial Times 
 
‘Clever . . . fast paced . . . inventive’ Guardian

The Enemy

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