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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Tom Palmer

James, Lily and friends have had some bad news - football is now banned at their school. But they all love football! So if they're not allowed to kick a ball the playground, they'll have to find another way to play - in secret . . .

The Secret Football Club (Pocket Money Puffin)

The fifth book in the fast-paced Football Academy series. 
 
James has been a junior player at United for a long time. Everyone expects him to follow in his dad's footsteps and play for England one day. But James isn't so sure. He has something he wants to do even more than football. Something that means he would have to give up football. The problem is he doesn't want to disappoint his dad. At a tournament in London, where he is pitched against Arsenal and Chelsea players, James finally makes his mind up.

Football Academy: Free Kick

Dan Lee

Matt James is thrilled to win a place at the Beijing International Academy. Soon he's learning new moves and making new friends. But in the background, shadowy figures hide, looking for the opportunity to pounce. In this first action-packed adventure, the Tangshan Tigers must unite to stop a thief in his tracks. Can they save their priceless jade trophy before it disappears for good?

Tangshan Tigers: The Stolen Jade

Allan Ahlberg

Coronation Year, 1953, and in Oldbury a Coronation football competition is organized. The boys from the bottom pitch get a team up, but there's no chance they'll win, of course. They're just the odds and sods &ndash; one of them is even a girl &ndash; but they're all football crazy and ready and eager to beat off the opposition. 
 
A funny and moving story of football and friendship in a world when the streets were full of kids and empty of cars. Not only for boys &ndash; and girls &ndash; of 9+, there's a real pull of nostalgia for adults as well. And, of course, for all lovers of football, whether on the pitch or in the park.

The Boyhood of Burglar Bill

Susie Day

Eleven-year-old Pea and her wonderfully wacky family are back for their second adventure in this fabulously funny series. 
 
After securing herself a best friend and settling into London life, Pea is now contemplating her future and what exactly she should be when she grows up. Should she be a writer (like Mum)? An artist (like their crazy new au pair Klaudia)? A footballer? A pet therapist? Join Pea as she attempts to find out the answers - with hilarious results!

Pea's Book of Big Dreams

Noel Streatfeild

A series of children's modern classic novels by renowned 20th century children's writers. All the titles in this series have the A Puffin Book logo, contemporary-style covers, and child-friendly endnotes.

The four Heath children, with tennis in their blood, join the competitive tournament circuit and battle hard to win.

Tennis Shoes

James Kochalka

Sam-I-Am's grumpy best pal Walter is stuck indoors, missing out on the wonderful world around him. But does he care? Nope! 
 
Sure, it might be nice to have a green-eggs-and-ham picnic on a hike ... But doesn't Sam-I-Am know about all of the bugs? And what about the flowers that make you sneeze? Or the rivers that block your way? No, Walter is not a fan of the outdoors, he certainly is not. And nothing Sam-I-Am can do or say will change his mind. 
 
Too bad for Walter, Sam-I-Am is always up for a challenge!With dynamic illustrations, fun-filled stories and easy-to-follow panelled storytelling, this graphic novel series is an excellent bridge for kids moving into independent reading – a must-have for young readers and Dr. Seuss fans alike.

Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel: Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike

A Green Eggs and Ham Story

Morris Gleitzman

Premiership football as you've never seen it before. Morris Gleitzman, bestselling author of Bumface and Two Weeks with the Queen, introduces us to a marauding fluffy mascot, a wise-as-an-owl landlady and a WAG called Terrine, in an irresistible story of how one boy helps stressed-out top footballers find the fun in a kickabout again, with help from his fearsome agent (and little sister), Bridie.

Extra Time

Priscilla Mante

Things begin to go wrong for Jaz when her mum moves out, leaving her family behind. Determined to fix everything, she creates her own girl's football team to be the star her mum always wanted. 
 
First, she recruits a brilliant new group of friends to join her team. But after a shaky start, seven very different personalities to manage, and no one at school taking the girls' team seriously, football stardom feels a long way off. Can Jaz keep everyone - and herself - out of trouble long enough to convince her mum to come home? 
 
A relatable, inclusive story about families, unlikely friendships and girl power.

The Dream Team: Jaz Santos vs. the World

Charligh has always loved being the centre of attention - she's full of **pizzazz** and **star quality** and she was just born to be **very famous**, don't you know! The only problem is, she's beginning to attract attention for all the wrong reasons. 
 
First of all, she and her very-nearly-world-famous team, the Bramrock Stars, have got a big football tournament to win. But no matter how hard she tries, Charligh keeps making mistakes, and soon her teammates are losing patience. Worse still, having landed the lead in the school play, Charligh finds no matter how hard she tries, she just can't learn her part. It's like the words won't stick in her head - but her teacher and the rest of the cast don't have time for excuses. 
 
Luckily, help is on hand from someone in the most unlikely of places. Can Charligh proudly step into the spotlight, and remember what makes us different, is what makes us special?

The Dream Team: Charligh Green vs. The Spotlight

Clare Balding

Tony Ross

Life is slowly getting back to normal for Charlie after her reluctant racehorse, Noble Warrior, won the Derby and saved her family from financial ruin. But drama soon returns to Folly Farm when thieves break into the farmyard in the dead of night and kidnap Noble Warrior! With the police baffled and no trace of the prizewinning thoroughbred to be found, Charlie launches her own investigation...

The Racehorse Who Disappeared

Chris Bradford

Young Samurai meets The Matrix 
 
Scott is selected as a games tester by Vince Power, creator of Virtual Kombat, the most realistic martial-arts video game ever invented. But when friend and rival Kate fails to return from the Virtual Arena, Scott begins to wonder if it's more than just a game... 
 
A thrilling adventure from Chris Bradford, creator of the bestselling Young Samurai series.

Virtual Kombat (Pocket Money Puffin)

A short story for the Young Samurai series! 
 
Japan, 1612. Shipwrecked and his father murdered by ninjas, Jack Fletcher is rescued by the legendary swordmaster Masamoto Takeshi and taken to his samurai school in Kyoto. Hunted by the ninja Dragon Eye, Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins . . . 
 
In order to perfect his fighting skills, Jack goes on a gasshuku. But nothing can prepare him for the punishment of warrior camp - the climax of which is to enter the Way of Fire, a terrifying ritual that burns away evil. Can Jack overcome his fear and walk the Way of Fire? 
 
 
Part of the award-winning Young Samurai series by Chris Bradford. 
Visit www.youngsamurai.com for competitions and to find out more about the books. 
Previously published for World Book Day. 
'A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end' - Eoin Colfer 
'Addictive' - Evening Standard

Young Samurai: The Way of Fire (short story)

A new instalment and standalone adventure charting series protagonist Jack Fletcher's return to pre-civil war England. 
 
His quest: to find his missing sister, with the help of some familiar faces...

The Return of the Warrior (Young Samurai book 9)

Eric Hill

It's a lovely day and Spot and his friends are ready to play football together. 
 
Spot and Helen are captains of the red and blue teams, but who will score the most goals? 
Join the group of animal friends and the much-loved Spot as they learn it's the taking part that counts - and, most importantly, have fun. 
 
If you loved this, try Where's Spot?, Spot Goes to the Swimming Pool and Spot Goes to the Fire Station for more adventures with Spot!

Spot Plays Football

Owen Slot

Everyone knows Danny Powell was born to run. 
But no one knows Danny dreams of beating the fastest man on the planet. 
 
Until one day Danny accidentally lets it slip, and that's it. His ambition is out there - and everyone's laughing at him. Except, what if Danny could be the next 100m world champion? With the Olympic Games on his doorstep, there's only one way to find out. Will Danny's family and friends cheer him over that finishing line - and watch his dream come true? 
 
** From an award-winning chief sports reporter for The Times. Owen will be reporting on the Olympics for The Times, lending even more authority as the author of this series in the lead-up to the Games. 
** The 100m mens final is the one of the most popular Olympic events, and Running for Gold features non-fiction facts and figures woven into an inspiring fictional story.

Running for Gold

When Danny Harte finds out there's been an anonymous foreign buy-out of his favourite club, City, he's furious - the fans were about to buy it themselves. The club is being secretive and Danny is determined to find out what's going on - until he's caught staking out the club by the police and cautioned. His parents are furious, and his friends too. No one is talking to him. 
 
But when Danny discovers Adam, a kid from Ghana, dumped by his agent who'd promised him a place as a junior at City, and lost in a foreign country he knows nothing about, Danny realizes there are worse ways of being alone. He decides to take Adam's story to the press - with terrifying consequences for them both . . .

Foul Play: Off Side

Jake loves football and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. He's worried about his height though - what if he's too small for football? But on the day of his trial Jake is quick on the ball and scores - he's made it! Jake can't wait to pull on his shirt and join the team. But someone at the club wants to make his life difficult. Can Jake face up to the bullies and become man of the match again? 
 
Stay on the ball this season with the first four stories following the boys in United's under-twelves.

Football Academy: Boys United

Something is very wrong at the International Academy for Martial Arts in Beijing, but the Tigers have no idea what they're facing - yet. Their arch enemy has been transferred to the school and suddenly their instructor, Master Chang, has disappeared. Corrupt forces have taken over the Academy - in the midst of terrible danger only high-kicking action can save the school - and Master Chang's life . . .

Tangshan Tigers: The Silent Enemy

JACK FLETCHER IS BATTLING THE HIGH SEAS 
 
Ambushed by the Shogun's samurai, Jack and his friends have only one hope of escape - the Seto Sea. But with ferocious storms, man-eating sharks and ninja pirates at every turn, their chosen route is fraught with danger. 
 
A treacherous crew only adds to their problems as they flee south from a ruthless samurai sea lord. Unless Jack can harness the Ring of Wind, he and his friends are destined for a watery grave . . . 
 
Book 7 in the blockbuster Young Samurai series by Chris Bradford. Visit www.youngsamurai.com for competitions and FREE teacher resources.

The Ring of Wind (Young Samurai, Book 7)

The Squad have been summoned to the deadly and frozen land of the Arctic Circle by the British Prime Minister who has heard of their growing reputation as brilliant young spies. An unknown criminal is trying to hijack a world conference about the precious and much fought-over fuels that lie below the arctic ice. To prevent an international war breaking out, Lily, Lesh, Hatty, Adnan and Kester go undercover to find out who it is and stop them. 
 
But the beauty of the icy mountains and deep fjords hide some dangerous secrets and someone will do anything to make sure that the Squad don't discover them . . .

The Squad: White Fear

Meet Danny Harte. 
Football fan and crime detective. 
 
Danny loves supporting his local team, City FC. So when everyone starts supporting the Italian team Forza FC, Danny is angry. His club is in jeopardy and needs their support. Danny decides to investigate the sudden popularity of the new team - starting with Forza's billionaire owner - and that's when the danger really kicks off. . . 
 
Can Danny uncover the sinister reasons behind Forza's success - and save City at the same time?

Foul Play: Own Goal

Romesh Ranganathan

Yasmin Bandara has NO IDEA what she wants to be when she grows up. 
 
Her parents want her to become a doctor and focus on school, they won’t even let her play computer games unless it’s an educational one called Monkey House. Yasmin’s amazing at it, but yawn! 
 
So when her best friend Zane introduces her to an exciting football game called FifPro, Yasmin can’t get enough! She secretly plays whenever she can, hoping one day she’ll be as good as her favourite gamer, mysteriously known as ‘The Goat’. 
 
But balancing schoolwork with gaming is starting to make Yasmin’s head SPIN. And when she’s invited to play in tournaments for both games, she realises she’s got to make a choice. 
 
Can Yasmin make her parents proud AND beat The Goat, or will it be GAME OVER?

Yasmin Bandara Levels Up!

Russian billionaire Dmitri Tupolev and a mystery Englishman agree to fix an important match in Russia's favour by intimidating the England goalie, Alex Finn. But Alex goes against their wishes. His punishment: an 'accidental' car crash and he's out of the return game in Russia. 
 
Something is going on with England's replacement goalie, and Danny soon finds himself caught up with the criminals of the footballing underworld. Will he unravel the match-fixing mystery?

Foul Play: Dead Ball

Andy Day

Alex Patrick

Deep in a land where mountains rumble and volcanoes roar . . . 
 
Where deserts and oceans are alive with excitement . . . 
 
Dinosaurs gather for the most thrilling sport in history, to watch the . . . 
 
DINO RACERS! 
 
It's race day at Rumble Ridge, and the Dino Racers are getting ready to put their totally roarsome racecars through their paces. Join Trexy, Bumper, Stretch, Flappa and Zoomer as they compete in the Jungle and Lava Cups, and navigate not just the track but tricky teammates too. Who will get stuck in the mud - and who will speed their way to glory? 
 
With two brilliant short stories in one book, this highly illustrated new series has bite-size chapters, and is perfect for new and emergent readers aged five and up.

Dino Racers: The Jungle Cup and the Lava Cup

The Squad - kickass teenage spies with the perfect cover. They are also part of an England youth football team. Wherever trouble is kicking off, the Squad are sent in. They're more than a match for any kind of enemy. In the first book in this exciting new series from Foul Play author Tom Palmer, the Squad are sent to Krakow, Poland just before the Euro 2012 tournament there.

The Squad: Black Op

Ella Toone

Georgia Stanway

Nikita Parris

Cat Sims

Cheryl Rickman

An empowering and uplifting guide from THREE legendary Lionesses, Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway and Nikita Parris. 
 
Lionesses are brave. They fiercely look out for one another. They stick together. And they will roar as loud as they need to, to make sure their voices are heard. 
 
Ella, Georgia and Nikita have learned so much from football that can apply to everyday life, from joining a new squad, to stepping up to take a penalty, and getting back up when life (or a footballer) knocks you down. With the true stories of how they got to where they are today and tons of practical tips, this book will help young readers embrace who they are, ignite their spark, go after their goals and find their team - because no Lioness is complete without their pride. 
 
Are you ready to embrace your inner Lioness? 
 
Written with Sunday Times bestselling author Cheryl Rickman

Three Lionesses

Find your team, build self-belief, embrace your inner Lioness

Jack Fletcher has been left for dead. 
 
Bruised and battered, Jack Fletcher wakes up in a roadside inn wrapped only in a dirty kimono. He has lost everything, including his memory of what happened. 
 
Determined to discover the truth, Jack goes on a quest to retrieve his belongings - his precious swords, his friend Akiko's black pearl and most important of all, his father's prize possession. Relying on his samurai and ninja training, Jack realises The Ring of Water is the key to his survival. 
 
But with only a washed up Ronin - a masterless samurai - for help, what will Jack manage to find? What will he lose? And what will he have to sacrifice?

The Ring of Water (Young Samurai, Book 5)

JACK FLETCHER IS ON THE RUN 
With no sensei to guide him, he has just his wits and his swords against many new and unknown enemies, as he journeys along the treacherous road to the port of Nagasaki and perhaps home... 
 
But the Shogun's samurai are hot on his trail. Barely escaping their clutches, Jack runs headlong into a trap. Kidnapped by ninja and led to their village deep in the mountains, Jack has no means of escape. 
The only question is who will kill him first - the ninja or samurai?

The Ring of Earth (Young Samurai, Book 4)

Victoria Jamieson

Astrid has always done everything with her best friend Nicole. So when Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for a summer camp, she's sure Nicole will be right by her side - until Nicole signs up for ballet camp instead, with Astrid's biggest rival. 
 
And so begins the hardest summer of Astrid's life, as she struggles to stay on her skates, to learn who she is without Nicole . . . and to find out what it takes to be a strong, tough, awesome roller girl.

Roller Girl

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