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Wes Anderson has quickly become one of the auteurs of modern American cinema, creating his own distinctive world with pastel colour palettes, meticulous set design, nostalgic soundtracks and a kooky troupe of actors. In this pocket guide, Sophie Monks Kaufman navigates his off-kilter world, strolling across the quadrangles of Rushmore Academy, diving beneath the sea with Team Zissou and checking in to the Grand Budapest Hotel to discover how an awkward indie film nerd from Texas became the most celebrated director of his generation.

Welcome to The Island. Where your worst fears are about to come true. It was supposed to be the perfect holiday: a week-long trip for six teenage friends on a remote tropical island. But when their guide dies of a stroke leaving them stranded, the trip of a lifetime turns into a nightmare. Because someone on the island knows each of the group’s worst fears. And one by one, they’re becoming a reality.

When Scarlet and Ivy return to school after the holidays, they quickly realise that the school is in danger. The twins will need to confront enemies from their past and their present if they are to have any chance of it surviving. Could the last secret at Rookwood be the one that brings it down? Or will Scarlet and Ivy be able to untangle the trails of clues and red herrings in time to save it?

The second story in a new series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams from best-loved author Jean Ure, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as “funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!” Maddy is delighted when she and her friends are accepted to the prestigious...

Robbie is heir to the evilest dynasty in the world - the Sinistevils. He can't wait to pledge his heart to the menacing power of the family Sceptre and embark on his bloodthirsty future. The thing is, Robbie is...well...nice. And when he discovers his heart has been swapped for clockwork, he's incapable of believing Mother had dark intentions. Instead, he embarks on a quest to retrieve his heart, claim his wicked destiny and secure Mother's pride at last. But Mother has other ideas.

The second unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR’S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL. Scarlet and Ivy have been reunited at last. But the danger at Rookwood School is far from over…...

Ella Jones saved the world from an eternity of darkness in Ella Jones vs the Sun Stealer . Now she must face the god Homados, who is hunting Hercules' famous shield. His plan is to throw the world into chaos by increasing battle-noise until it's unbearable for man – the only thing that helps drown out the noise? Their own rage. Their fury. Their hate. As people come to realise this, they will begin to fight until the world descends into war and he, Homados, will grow more and more powerful.

The next extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself – perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts. At the Founders’ Day Parade in the magical city of New London, a tombstone engraved with Metty’s name mysteriously...

Winter has arrived at Hotel Flamingo! The hotel is full of guests taking part in the Winter White-out Games, from penguins to polar bears to snowboarding rabbits. On top of this, long-term hotel resident Mrs. Turpington is preparing for her winter hibernation along with her fellow hibernating animals, and is expecting a party to be held for them - but can it go ahead when Hotel Flamingo is snowed in?

The first book in the sensational, swashbuckling middle-grade fantasy series full of action, adventure and ancient legends from bestselling author Amelia Mellor. Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Darksea and the Dragon Realm series.? The realm of Aquinta has fallen into a dark age. And no one...

“A luminous fairytale, sharp as teeth and full of heart.” —Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows In this spellbinding sequel to Kathryn Purdie's bestselling dark fairytale, Clara and Axel must return to the forest—and its monsters—if they...

‘Zohra Nabi has clearly done her research. Deep Dark dives into history to enthralling effect. The street life of the time, particularly London’s lost economy of patterers and ballad-sellers, shouting out the latest songs and stories, is brought into raucous, vivid colour … Outstanding.’...

A TOP 10 CHILDREN’S FICTION BESTSELLER Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself – perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts. ‘An adventure overflowing with magic’ Beth Lincoln, author of The Swifts ‘A...

The spellbinding sequel to Kathryn Purdie's Sunday Times bestselling dark fairytale, where our main characters must return to the forest – and its monsters After surviving the Forest Grimm and defeating the Wolf, Clara and Axel have made it back to their village, the one place they can be safe...

The town of Spindrift is frequented by pirates, Shadow Mages and charlatans. It's also home to the Orphanage School, where Finlay lives with Glim, Taya and Eli. Just outside town is the painfully posh Brathelthwaite Boarding School, home to Honey Bee, Hamish and Victor, Duke of Ainsley. When the two schools compete at the Spindrift Tournament, stakes are high, tensions are higher and some people are out to win at any cost. Before long, the orphans and the boarding school are in an all-out war. And then Whispering Wars break out, and Spindrift is thrust onto the front lines.

Long ago, the little prince of Cloudburst was stolen from the seashore by a Water Sprite. Now, 10 years later, the prince has found his way home. The king and queen are planning the biggest party in their kingdom's history to welcome him. Meanwhile, on the other side of the kingdoms and empires, Esther Mettlestone-Staranise is looking forward to another year at Katherine Valley Boarding School. But she arrives to find a number of strange and unsettling changes. 

The realm of Aquinta has fallen into a dark age. And no one knows that better than thirteen-year-old Cori, who is fighting for her life in a pirate crew more beastly than Aquinta's sea monsters. But Cori's life changes when she finds the Oceanforged Gauntlet – a piece of armour belonging to the legendary Champions who once ruled the islands. Whoever wears the armour wields the Champions' magic and has the power to return Aquinta to its lost glory.

The first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. It’s a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . . Life at Mayfield Academy seems...

Expelled from her prestigious boarding school following a violent incident, eighteen-year-old Lacrimosa Arriscane returns home in disgrace to discover her family on the point of financial ruin. Desperate to save them, she accepts a marriage of convenience . . . to Therion, the chthonic god worshipped by Lark's isolated coastal hometown. But when the betrothal rite goes horribly wrong, Lark begins to vanish from the mortal realm.

Fearless, frank and very funny, Honeybee is the must-read novel for every woman ‘A gorgeous celebration of female friendship' ELIZABETH DAY ‘I love the way Dawn writes' MATT HAIG 'A lot of fun… a fabulous confection' JACQUELINE WILSON...