Evelyn Waugh was born in Hampstead in 1903 and educated at Hertford College, Oxford. In 1928 he published his first novel, Decline and Fall, which was soon followed by Vile Bodies (1930), Black Mischief (1932), A Handful of Dust (1934) and Scoop (1938). During these years he also travelled extensively and converted to Catholicism. In 1939 Waugh was commissioned in the Royal Marines and later transferred to the Royal Horse Guards, experiences which informed his Sword of Honour trilogy (1952-61). His most famous novel, Brideshead Revisited (1945), was written while on leave from the army. Waugh died in 1966.

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This vibrant mini-hardback celebrates the reign of one of Britain's most iconic rulers. Filled with beautiful illustrations, early photographs and details from throughout her reign. She guided Great Britain through a period of immense change and invention. This book explores the lasting legacy Victoria and her devoted husband, Prince Albert, had on the world. 
 
The latest in the popular V&amp;A Introduces series which celebrates icons of the art and design world.

V&A Introduces: Queen Victoria

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Perfect for reading aloud or reading independently at bedtime, this wonderful collection features brand new stories, poems and illustrations from Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Jamie Littler, Tom Fletcher, Sam Copeland, Ed Vere, Nadia Shireen and many more! Plus, rediscover carefully curated extracts from Puffin's classic family favourites like Eric Carle, Allan Ahlberg, Michael Morpurgo, Julia Donaldson and Roald Dahl. 
 
 Includes quotes from brilliantly inspiring leaders, scientists and actors on their own big dreams. 
 
 5% of the RRP from this book will go towards helping the National Literacy Trust continue their life-changing work. This includes Puffin World of Stories, a programme which aims to give primary schools the tools they need to help re-vitalise their school library.

The Puffin Book of Bedtime Stories

Big Dreams for Every Child

William Shakespeare

With a foreword by Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places and Breathless 
&lsquo;For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.&rsquo; 
 
A bloody feud. A tangled love. A senseless tragedy that brings two families to their knees. 
 
After a chance meeting at a ball, young Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall desperately in love. But their families are locked in a bitter rivalry, their love forbidden. When blood is spilled, Romeo is banished, forcing Juliet to take desperate measures that spell tragedy for the star-crossed lovers. 
 
Offering the complete and unabridged text, set in a dyslexic-friendly font and introduced by renowned YA authors, this beautifully designed collection is the perfect way to introduce YA readers to Shakespeare's most iconic stories.

Romeo and Juliet

Staged: the origins of YA’s greatest tropes

Jeremy Dronfield

The extraordinary true story of the sisters who saved each other. 
 
Friedel and Gina, twins and best friends, live happy enough lives. Their world is cycling trips, visits to their father’s shops, and first-day-of school excitement. 
 
But this is a world that is about to fall apart. 
 
It is the 1930s, and the Nazis are on the rise across Germany. They hate anyone who is different – anyone who is Jewish. 
 
Friedel and Gina and their family are Jewish, and before long they are forced to journey to Poland, where terrible hardships await in a prison-like ghetto. Soon separated from loved ones, as the Second World War rages around them Friedel and Gina are eventually taken to a Nazi prison camp – a place of danger and fear, where they must do everything they can to survive. 
 
From daring recues to incredible acts of kindness, this is the story of the sisters’ love for each other, and of friendships found in the darkest of places.

For the Ones You Love

A true story of sisterhood and survival during the Holocaust

‘The course of true love never did run smooth …’ 
 
Hermia loves Lysander. But she must marry Demetrius or be condemned to life in a convent. Together, they plan to elope to escape their fate. But Helena, Hermia’s best friend, secretly loves Demetrius and, hoping to win his heart, tells him about the plan. 
 
Soon, the four unlucky lovers cross paths with Oberon, the jilted fairy king. When a powerful, love-inducing flower is put to nefarious use, a case of multiple mistaken identities sets in motion a night of magic and mayhem that could change all of their lives forever. 
 
Offering the complete and unabridged text, set in a dyslexic-friendly font and introduced by renowned YA authors, this beautifully designed collection is the perfect way to introduce YA readers to Shakespeare's most iconic stories.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Gerald Durrell

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.

Ten-year-old Gerald doesn't know why his older brothers and sisters complain so much. With snakes in the bath and scorpions on the lunch table, the family home on the Greek island of Corfu is a bit like a zoo so they should feel right at home... 
Gerald joyfully pursues his interest in natural history in the midsts of an unconventional and chaotic family life - all brilliantly retold in this very funny book.

My Family and Other Animals

David Ziggy Greene

When everything is taken away from you, love and courage are all you have left. 
 
In 1938, the Nazis come to Vienna. They hate anyone who is different, especially Jewish people. 
 
Fritz and Kurt's family are Jewish, and that puts them in terrible danger. 
 
Fritz, along with his father, is taken to a Nazi prison camp, a terrible place, full of fear. When his father is sent to a certain death, Fritz can't face losing his beloved Papa. He chooses to go with him and fight for survival. 
 
Meanwhile, Kurt must go on a frightening journey, all alone, to seek safety on the far side of the world. 
 
In this extraordinary true story, Fritz and Kurt must face unimaginable hardships, and the two brothers wonder if they will ever return home . . .

Fritz and Kurt

Meghan The Duchess of Sussex

Christian Robinson

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex's first children's book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother's eyes. The book's storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion. 
 
This is your bench 
Where you'll witness great joy. 
From here you will rest 
See the growth of our boy. 
 
In The Bench, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family. 
 
Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, The Bench gives readers a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons - moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and lasting comfort. 
 
Working in watercolour for the first time, Caldecott-winning, bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson expands on his signature style to bring joy and softness to the pages, reflecting the beauty of a father's love through a mother's eyes. 
 
With a universal message, this thoughtful and heartwarming read-aloud is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come.

The Bench

Roald Dahl

Quentin Blake

As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. 
There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop. 
There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury's. 
You'll hear tales of horrible school bullies and the motor-car accident when Roald's nose was nearly sliced clean off . . . 
Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories; some are funny. Some are painful. Some are unpleasant. All are true.

Tales of Childhood

Stories to spark your imagination - a celebratory collection of stories, poems and illustrations to mark Puffin's 80th birthday. 
 
 Perfect for reading aloud or reading independently at bedtime, this wonderful collection features brand new stories, poems and illustrations from well-loved and exciting new Puffin talent including Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Anne Fine, Jamie Littler, Jeremy Strong, Tom Fletcher, Sam Copeland, Ed Vere, Nadia Shireen and many, more! 
 
Plus, rediscover carefully curated extracts from Puffin's classic family favourites like Eric Carle, Beatrix Potter, Allan Ahlberg, Michael Morpurgo, Julia Donaldson and Roald Dahl. 
 
 Includes quotes and motivational pieces from brilliantly inspiring leaders, scientists and actors on their own big dreams. 
 
 5% of the RRP from this book will go towards helping the National Literacy Trust continue their life-changing work - from carrying out vital research, to delivering transformational programmes on the ground. 
 
 This includes Puffin World of Stories, a programme funded by Puffin which aims to give primary schools the tools they need to help re-vitalise their school library as a hub of creativity and imagination.

The Puffin Book of Big Dreams

Gina Chadderton

A heartwarming graphic novel memoir for middle grade readers – a special book about neurodiversity and acceptance. 
 
You might be wondering who I am and why my brother doesn’t seem to talk, puts his fingers in his ears and shakes his arms around… 
 
Gina’s little brother Rob is a huge fan of Vegemite and Disney movies, and he hates wearing shoes. He’s also non-verbal with severe autism. 
 
There’s a lot going on with Gina too: she starts high school, gets her first period, and her anxiety is making it tough to find new friends. Most people at school know her as the girl who doesn’t shave, but she strikes up a friendship with Callie, the only one who makes an effort with her. 
 
But when Rob’s meltdowns lead to him destroying Gina and Callie’s school project, Gina is worried that the friendship will never recover… 
 
This moving graphic novel explores Gina Chadderton’s experiences growing up with her younger brother Rob. It is a story of friendship, family and of love - and most of all, it is a story intended for other siblings.

Oh Brother

A Graphic Memoir

Lauren Beard

Abie Longstaff

Join Kittie Lacey, as she faces her most hair-raising challenge - an evil witch, a tall tower, and a girl called Rapunzel who is having a very bad hair day. Will Kittie manage to tame unruly locks that go on for miles, rescue a princess and create a happily ever after? 
 
A refreshed edition of this fabulously fun story full of favourite fairytale characters, starring the best hairdresser in all the land, Kittie Lacey!

The Fairytale Hairdresser and Rapunzel

New Edition

Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Rekha Salin

Little Sheku LOVED music. He loved to hear the beautiful sounds that flowed from his cello as his bow danced across the strings. And he loved finding music in unexpected places... 
 
Little Sheku can't wait to play his cello in a concert with the animal orchestra. But when they discover a dragon has stolen the conductor, Little Sheku and the animals must embark on a music-filled adventure to the dragon's cave. Will they rescue the conductor in time to finish the concert? 
 
From globally renowned, award-winning cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, comes this magical, musical picture book adventure that will inspire a love of music in readers of three and up. 
 
Sheku's lyrical writing weaves musicality into every sentence, drawing on his life-long love of the cello to tell his tale. Rekha Salin's stunning illustrations send music springing and singing from every page.

Little Sheku and the Animal Orchestra

Rick Riordan

An all-new collection of short stories from the world of Magnus Chase! 
 
Travel the Nine Worlds with your favourite characters from the world of Magnus Chase in a brand-new series of adventures. 
 
Find out why Amir Fadlan hates clothes shopping in Midgard, see how Mallory Keen learns in icy Niflheim that insulting a dragon can be a good idea, and join Alex Fierro as they play with fire (and a disco sword) in the home of the fire giants, Muspellheim. 
 
But watch out for Thor, who is jogging through all Nine Worlds so he can log his million steps - and is raising quite a stink . . .

9 From the Nine Worlds

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard

‘We that are true lovers run into strange capers.’ 
 
Banished from her ambitious uncle’s court, the lovesick Rosalind flees to the forest with her cousin, Celia. Disguised as shepherds, they soon meet the dashing Orlando – forced into hiding by a plot against his life, heartbroken at the separation from his beloved Rosalind. 
 
Oblivious to her identity, Orlando grows close to Rosalind. But a local shepherdess has also fallen for Rosalind. 
 
As their hopes and dreams entangle, can everyone get what they want? 
 
Offering the complete and unabridged text, set in a dyslexic-friendly font and introduced by renowned YA authors, this beautifully designed collection is the perfect way to introduce YA readers to Shakespeare's most iconic stories.

As You Like It

Robin Stevens

Shortlisted for the Edgar Award for juvenile fiction 2018! 
 
Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are taking a holiday on the world-famous Orient Express - and it's clear that each of their fellow first-class passengers has something to hide. Even more intriguing: there is rumour of a spy in their midst. 
 
Then, during dinner, there is a scream from inside one of the cabins. When the door is broken down, a passenger is found murdered, her stunning ruby necklace gone. But the killer has vanished - as if into thin air. 
 
Daisy and Hazel are faced with their first ever locked-room mystery - and with competition from several other sleuths, who are just as determined to crack the case.

First Class Murder

Adam Frost

Prepare to discover the most utterly unbelievable REAL facts about WWII . . . Did you know that onions were given as birthday presents in WWII? Or that exploding camel dung was used as a weapon? Could a leaky toilet force a submarine crew to abandon ship? 
 
This is history like you've never known it before! Ask yourself . . . 
 
Would you eat squirrel tail soup, cow's udders, or a carrot on a stick? Could you share 12.7cm of bathwater with your WHOLE family - for your weekly wash? If you were a spy, which gadgets and inventions would you choose? 
 
From flying tanks to Operation Toenail, read about the daring, tragic and heroic events that shaped one of the most influential conflicts in modern times. With a bold design and colourful illustrations, picture the most amazing, and unbelievable, facts from this world-changing time. 
 
Puffin and IWM (Imperial War Museums) are proud to be working together to educate and inspire young readers with tales from the past. Puffin know that stories can take you anywhere. As one of the most beloved children's publishers, we aim to fire every young imagination. Uncovering people's experiences during wartime, from the First World War to the present day, IWM is a family of five museums (IWM London, Churchill War Rooms, HMS Belfast, IWM North, and IWM Duxford).

Utterly Unbelievable: WWII in Facts

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