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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James Patterson has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain and inspire a generation of children – with the first and only children's adventure series officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives. 
 
Max Einstein's typical day is not your average 12-year-old's. She... 
 
- TEACHES classes at a New York college 
- Dodges KIDNAPPING attempts with her best friends 
- Goes on SECRET MISSIONS for her billionaire boss 
- Has a MYSTERIOUS CONNECTION to Albert Einstein 
 
Just a day in the life of the Change Makers Institute's top agent! 
 
A village outside Mumbai is having a water crisis that only a group of kid geniuses can fix – so Max and her friends travel to India. But it's hard to save the world when you're trying not to be kidnapped by a greedy corporation that profits when others suffer – and seems to know your every move. It's almost like the bad guys have a spy inside the Change Makers...

Max Einstein: Rebels with a Cause

The most famous enemies in the animal kingdom finally meet face-to-face... and the fur is about to fly! 
 
Oscar is a rowdy pooch who loves everybody – except katts! His family of down-to-earth doggs enjoys giving those snooty katts a hard time. 
 
Molly is a pretty kitty who's destined for fame and fortune as an actress. Her family of well-bred katts thinks all doggs are dirty and disgusting! 
 
But while on family camping trips, Molly and Oscar get hopelessly lost in the dangerous woods. The only way for them to survive is for the mortal enemies to work together... 
 
Yeah, not gonna happen!

Katt vs. Dogg

'James Patterson is the Einstein of fiction and has solved the equation for storytelling: Adventure + Science = AWESOME!' Tom Fletcher 
 
'Any young readers out there interested in science and adventure ... this book is brilliant!' Tim Peake, astronaut 
 
James Patterson has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain and inspire a generation of children – with the first and only children's adventure series officially approved by the Albert Einstein Archives. 
 
Max Einstein is a typical 12-year-old. She… 
 
Goes to college every day 
Plays speed chess in the park 
Builds inventions that help the homeless 
And talks to Albert Einstein 
 
All normal stuff, right? 
 
Until one day when Max is recruited by a mysterious organisation! Their mission: solve some of the world’s toughest problems using science. She’s helped by a diverse group of young geniuses from around the globe as they invent new ways to power the farthest reaches of the planet. 
 
But that’s only if the sinister outfit known as The Corporation doesn’t get to her first…

Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment

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Richard Watson

'A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' MEGAN RIX 
 
Hello, my furless friend! 
 
Are you ready for a festive adventure? 
 
Join me, Junior Catch-A-Doggy-Bone, and my doggy pals on the poochiest, most barktastic journey through the HOWLIDAY SEASON. 
 
We’ll learn all about FANGS GIVING, CRISP-MOUTH and the mysterious SAINT LICK. 
 
Find out why people called Carol come and sing outside the front door. 
 
And why trees suddenly appear inside your kennel!

Dog Diaries: Happy Howlidays!

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Featuring extraordinary new Believe It or Not! stories, puzzles, and games, young Ripley’s fans will love the Fun Facts &amp; Silly Stories Activity Annual 2020. 
 
Aimed at kids ages 7–10, the Fun Facts &amp; Silly Stories will delight kids who love the weird, the wild and the wonderful! Jam-packed with exclusive content not found in any other Ripley’s book, this year's activity annual contains fantastic stories, eye-popping photographs and engrossing activities for kids. The stunning photos and bright, colourful page design will engage young readers and encourage them to learn more about our weird and wonderful world.

Ripley’s Fun Facts and Silly Stories 2020

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