Corpse Talk: Ground-Breaking Scientists
Incredible interviews with history's most awesome scientists!
How did a taste of tortoise inspire Darwin's discoveries?
What led Einstein to unlock the secrets of spacetime?
What's the deal with Marie Curie's deadly diaries?
Uncover all this and more in Corpse Talk, the hilarious and mind-expanding chat show that brings the dead famous to life!
The Wrong Train
Realising he’s on the wrong train, a boy jumps off at the next stop. But it’s dark and late and the little platform he finds himself on is quite deserted – deserted until an old man walking his dog offers to keep him company. Offers to tell the boy stories to pass the time while he waits for a train home.
Only these aren’t just stories.
These are nightmares and there’s nowhere to hide and they come with a price to pay.
Scared?
You will be.
Mega Robo Bros 2: Mega Robo Rumble
LONDON! THE FUTURE!
ALEX AND FREDDY ARE BROTHERS. ROBOT BROTHERS!
When duty calls, they’re agents of R.A.I.D., an elite government unit that protects the world from ROBOTIC ATTACKS.
Now they’re facing NEW and TERRIFYING threats: a GIANT drill-bot is destroying London, Freddy gets FAMOUS, and even worse, a MYSTERIOUS robot twisted with rage is intent on ruthlessly exacting his REVENGE on R.A.I.D. ...
The Hippo at the End of the Hall
The invitation was delivered by bees. It wasn’t addressed to anyone at all, but Ben knew it was for him. It would lead him to an old, shambolic museum, full of strange and bewitching creatures. A peculiar world of hidden mysteries and curious family secrets . . . and some really dangerous magic.
Filled with her own wonderful illustrations, The Hippo at the End of the Hall is Helen Cooper's debut novel.
Daemon Voices: Essays on Storytelling
In over thirty essays, written over twenty years, one of the world’s great storytellers meditates on storytelling. Warm, funny, generous, entertaining and, above all, deeply considered, they offer thoughts on a wide variety of topics, including the origin and composition of Philip Pullman’s own stories, the craft of writing and the storytellers who have meant the most to him.
The art of storytelling is everywhere present in the essays themselves, in the instantly engaging tone, the vivid imagery and striking phrases, the resonant anecdotes, the humour and learnedness. Together, they are greater than the sum of their parts: a single, sustained engagement with story and storytelling.
Potter's Boy
In a small village, a long time ago, young Ryo is desperate for excitement and adventure. When he sees a lone warrior chase bandits away from his home, he realises how he can find it. He learns the man is from a secret group of warriors known only as the ‘Hidden Ones’. He decides immediately that he is going to leave home, to train to become a fighter.
Setting out on his journey to find his way in the world, Ryo will meet brave warriors, wise hermits, and heart- breaking tragedy. His quest and the people he meets along the way lead him to an understanding of what it means to follow his dream, and where his place in the world truly lies.
La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One
Eleven-year-old Malcolm Polstead and his dæmon, Asta, live with his parents at the Trout Inn near Oxford. Across the River Thames (which Malcolm navigates often using his beloved canoe, a boat by the name of La Belle Sauvage) is the Godstow Priory where the nuns live. Malcolm learns they have a guest with them; a baby by the name of Lyra Belacqua . . .
The Book of Dust is published by David Fickling Books in association with Penguin Random House.
Workplace Fables: 147 true-life stories
A heartwarming (and highly instructive) look at best practice in business and how to learn from your mistakes.
True storeis from one of the UK's most experienced businessmen. After thirty years of life in retail, Mark Price imparts some wisdom and gentle humour with these workplace fables.
Let it Snow
A heart-warming Christmas story with stunning, child-friendly illustrations. Ideal for sharing with friends and family – young and old – during the festive season.
When two families get caught in a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, it’s a disaster! They’re all quite sure that Christmas is ruined. Can they work together and turn things around? And will they become firm friends, filled with Christmas cheer? Find out in this festive family story from the award-winning Anne Fine and Kerry Hyndman.
Coming Home
A beautifully-written, lyrical and heart-warming Christmas story with stunning, child-friendly illustrations. Ideal for sharing with friends and family – young and old – during the festive season.
Mike
MEET FLOYD.
He’s a tennis star. Possibly even good enough to win Wimbledon one day.
MEET MIKE.
He’s . . . different. Apart from anything else, Floyd seems to be the only one who can see him.
But Mike must have appeared for a reason and nding out why is perhaps the most important thing Floyd will ever do . . .
Wed Wabbit
Fidge is having a bad week.
She’s been flung into a bizarre world alongside three companions: two are deeply weird and the third is her awful cousin Graham.
She has to solve a series of nearly impossible clues, defeat a dictator who can’t pronounce the letter ‘r’ and deal with three thousand Wimbley Woos (yes, you read that sentence correctly).
And the whole situation – the whole, entire thing – is her fault.
Tamsin and the Dark
Tamsin Thomas is the Last Pellar destined to keep humanity safe from magical forces.
When Tamsin’s class visits a disused old mine, Tamsin soon realises that there are mysterious creatures hiding underground. But something else stirs deep beneath the earth...
There’s a dark, ancient evil down there, one that’s been trapped for a very long time.
Tamsin will need all her wits about her if she’s going to confront it, and keep everyone she cares about safe...
The Phoenix Presents series is published in partnership with The Phoenix Comic!
Outwalkers
The border’s closed, Jake said. No one can get into Scotland, just like no one can cross the Channel . . .
This is England and it’s no longer a free country. The Government can track anyone, anywhere, from a chip implanted at birth. But Jake has escaped from his Academy orphanage, and he needs to get to Scotland with his dog, Jet.
When the Outwalkers gang grabs him, they go off-grid while the Government hunts for them. The closer they get to Scotland, the more dangerous it is. Because now, it’s not only their own lives that are at stake . . .
All About Mia
One family, three sisters.
GRACE, the oldest: straight-A student.
AUDREY, the youngest: future Olympic swimming champion. And MIA, the mess in the middle.
Mia is wild and daring, great with hair and selfies, and the undisputed leader of her friends – not attributes appreciated by her parents or teachers.
When Grace makes a shock announcement, Mia hopes that her now-not-so-perfect sister will get into the trouble she deserves.
But instead, it is Mia whose life spirals out of control – boozing, boys and bad behaviour – and she starts to realise that her attempts to make it All About Mia might put at risk the very things she loves the most.
Tiny Little Rocket
A picture book that will take you to the stars! A new and fabulous style from acclaimed illustrator, Richard Collingridge, teamed with a wonderful rhyming text from David Fickling. Featuring epic space scenes and a giant double gatefold surprise. Blast off on a cinematic space adventure that is out of this world.
Every Hidden Thing
Deep in the Badlands lie the bones of a massive dinosaur, the largest the world has ever seen. For Samuel Bolt it’s the dinosaur that could put him and his father into the history books.
But they’re not the only ones on the trail. Rachel Cartland’s father is also searching for the skeleton. She sees it as her ticket to follow her dreams of science and adventure.
With both after the same prize, any romance seems destined to fail. Can they find the skeleton-and with it a new life together-or will the rivalry tear them apart?
King Coo
A funny adventure perfect for 8-12 year olds, with brilliant black and white illustrations throughout. If Peter Pan had been a girl... with a beard... then she'd have probably been called King Coo!! Meet our hero Ben Pole, he's on the run from Monty Grabbe when he discovers a forest with rope swings , water slides, a wombat called Herbert and best of all KING COO! But watch out - Cow-pat-a-pults to the ready!! Monty and his gang have a dastardly plan and Ben and Coo need to come up with their best invention yet...
Corpse Talk: Ground-Breaking Women
The second amazing thematic Corpse Talk book - all about the most amazing women from history ever!
Adam Murphy interviews the dead famous women who changed the world - getting their stories straight from the corpses' mouths! Reading Corpse Talk: Ground-Breaking Women is like having history injected into your brain! It guarantees laughs, surprises, and a whole host of the most astonishing achievements by some of the most amazing women you'll ever discover.
How did Elizabeth I smash the Spanish Armada? How did Anne Frank's diary help her deal with despair? Was Ching Shih the world's coolest pirate queen? Uncover all this and more in Corpse Talk, the hilarious and mind-expanding show that brings the dead famous to life!
The Invasion
YOU'RE UNDER ARREST FOR HIGH TREASON! Imagine that your country is full of people ready to betray their family and friends to the cruel and pitiless ENEMY. Then, think that everyone has branded YOU as the traitor... Nessa is locked in a maximum- security prison where death awaits her and with only murderers and the mad for company. And now the ENEMY is about to invade... CAN NESSA ESCAPE TO STOP THE INVASION AND PREVENT THE BLOODSHED? Find out in this thrilling sequel to THE CALL!