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Attack of the Heebie-Jeebies (Dream Team)
Tom Percival
9781529029154
Children > Juvenile Fiction Adventure Stories
9-11 Years
MCB ǀ Rs 399 ǀ 192pp ǀ Paperback ǀ B Format
July 23, 2020
Join the Dream Team as they turn bad dreams into incredible adventures! The first in Tom Percival's Dream Team series, helping kids to deal with their worries a fun and accessible way.
Meet the Dream Team! Turning nightmares into incredible adventures!
Erika's had a bad day. But going to sleep upset means bad dreams. She finds herself stranded in the Dreamscape along with a mob of hungry Heebie Jeebies - and to make matters worse, she's being hunted by a terrifying Angermare!
Enter the Dream Team! Can they help Erika overcome her worries and get home, or will she be trapped forever?
Attack of the Heebie Jeebies is the first in a fun and engaging colour illustrated series from Tom Percival, exploring anxiety in in children through action and adventure.
Author Bio Tom Percival writes and illustrates all sorts of children's books. He has produced covers and internal illustrations for the Skulduggery Pleasant series, written and illustrated the Little Legends series, as well as five picture books for Bloomsbury, including the Carnegie-nominated Ruby's Worry, Perfectly Norman and Ravi's Roar. He lives in Gloucestershire with his girlfriend and their two children.
Tom has been drawing since he's been able to hold a pencil, and making up stories for as long as he can remember, in fact, probably longer, especially as his memory is not what it once was. Basically, he's been making things up his whole life and he's not about to stop any time soon.
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NEW EDITION Shortlisted - The YA Book Prize 2020
DEEPLIGHT
Frances Hardinge
9781509897568
Children > Juvenile Fiction Fantasy & Magical Realism, Adventure Stories
12+ Years
MCB ǀ Rs 450 ǀ 448pp ǀ Paperback ǀ B Format
July 23, 2020
The gods are dead, but their remains are stirring beneath the waves . . . The story of a friendship as deep and dangerous as the ocean by the Costa Award-winning author of The Lie Tree.
'One of our finest storytellers,' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent
The gods were as real as the coastlines and currents, and as merciless as the winds and whirlpools.
For centuries the gods of the Undersea ruled the islands of the Myriad through awe and terror: they were very real, and very dangerous. Sacrifices were hurled into the waters to appease them, and every boat was painted with pleading eyes to entreat their mercy. They were served, feared and adored. Then, thirty years ago, the gods rose up in madness and tore each other apart.
Now, none remain. The islands have recovered and the people have patched their battered ships and moved on.
On one of these islands live Hark and his best friend Jelt. To them, the gods are nothing but a collection of valuable scraps to be scavenged from the ocean and sold.
But now something is pulsing beneath the waves, calling to someone brave enough to retrieve it.
Author Bio: Frances Hardinge spent her childhood in a huge old house that inspired her to write strange stories from an early age. She read English at Oxford University, then got a job at a software company. However, by this time a persistent friend had finally managed to bully Frances into sending a few chapters of Fly By Night, her first children's novel, to a publisher. Macmillan made her an immediate offer. The book went on to publish to huge critical acclaim and win the Branford Boase First Novel Award. Known for her beautiful use of language, she has since written many critically acclaimed novels, including A Skinful of Shadows, Verdigris Deep, Cuckoo Song, and the Costa Award-winning The Lie Tree.
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My First Encyclopedia of Animals
John Farndon
9780753445266
Children > Juvenile Non-Fiction Wildlife; Reference Works
7-9 years
Kingfisher ǀ Rs 550 ǀ 144pp ǀ Paperback
July 23, 2020
A colourful, fun and easy-to-read first reference book about all kinds of animals.
Let your child take their first look at the animal kingdom in My First Encyclopedia of Animals. This beautiful first reference book boasts over 500 detailed colour illustrations covering hundreds of species, including brilliant birds, cool reptiles and amazing marine life, as well as animal habits and habitats. With a helpful guide at the beginning and fact boxes full of up-to-date information, every child will love reading the pages of this comprehensive view of the animal world.
Kingfisher's My First Reference series is the perfect library for any child. Featuring a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia and encyclopedia of animals, this fun, informative and beautifully illustrated collection is a wonderful addition to bookshelves everywhere.
Author Bio: John Farndon is British writer, best known for his science books for children, as well as his song writing and poetry and literature translation. Having studied Earth sciences and English literature at Cambridge University, he has gone on to publish over 900 books and has been shortlisted five times for the Royal Society Young People's Science Book Prize, and once for the Blue Peter Book Award. His interests range widely, and he writes on many topics from Chemistry to China and beyond.
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9781529025446 9781509867233 Rs 399 / PB / 24pp / 280x224 Rs 450 / PB / 40pp / 280x237
9781529025224 9781529023480 Rs 299 / BB / 10pp / 180x180 Rs 299 / BB / 10pp / 180x180
9781509801640 Rs 499 / PB / 32pp / 270x216
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SUPERNOVA
Marissa Meyer
9781529030747
Children > Juvenile Fiction Science fiction, Fantasy & magical realism, Romance & relationships stories
12+ years
MCB ǀ Rs 450 ǀ 560pp ǀ Paperback ǀ B
July 23, 2020
Perfect for for all who love comics, superhero movies, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Supernova is Marissa Meyer's epic conclusion to the stunning Renegades series.
You can't wear a mask forever.
Love and Anarchy won't allow it.
With their alter egos at war, their allies at each other's throats and their feelings for one another growing, Nova and Adrian battle to keep their secret identities under wraps as their greatest fears are realized.
Anarchy is once again heading for Gatlon City, and this time it may not survive.
Supernova is Marissa Meyer's fearless finale to the Renegade trilogy - you won't want to miss this.
Author Bio: Marissa Meyer is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles. She lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and three demanding cats. She's a fan of most things geeky (Sailor Moon, Firefly, any occasion that requires a costume), and has been in love with fairy tales since she was a child.
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THE KINGFISHER FOOTBALL ENCYCLOPEDIA
Clive Gifford
9780753445273
Children > Juvenile Non-Fiction Football; Soccer
7-9 years
Kingfisher ǀ Rs 499 ǀ 144pp ǀ Paperback
July 25, 2020
This 2020 edition has been fully revised and updated, making it the perfect gift book for young football fans around the world.
Discover everything you need to know about football with the 2020 edition of The Football Encyclopedia.
Capturing the triumph and despair of key moments in world football, this book is packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skillful footballers - old and new - from Beckham to Messi, Pelé to Ronaldo, Rooney to Neymar. Over 40 of the best international and national teams to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including Brazil, Manchester United, Barcelona and Spain.
All the drama of the 'beautiful game' is fully analyzed with dynamic full-spread photos and digital artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, while each chapter includes links to websites, providing a valuable access point to databases of players, international results, all the major tournaments, and club histories. Includes in-depth coverage of every aspect of football, including rules and skills; fans and the media; managers and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics on the 'beautiful game', including an updated report on EURO 16, this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family. Includes a pull-out World Cup 2018 wallchart to fill in as the tournament progresses.
Author Bio: Clive Gifford is an award-winning author who has written hundreds of articles and over 80 non-fiction books. For Kingfisher, Clive's titles include Football - The ultimate guide to the beautiful game, Football Skills, Olympics, 10 Explorers Who Changed the World, How the World Works and Think Again! He has received commendations from the Smithsonian Museum in the US and received a Times Educational Supplement Information Book of the Year award. A life-long supporter of the London team Queens Park Rangers, he has also been a football coach and contributed to various football fanzines. Clive lives in Manchester.
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WAR STORIES
Michael Morpurgo
9781529042979
Children > Juvenile Fiction General fiction, War Fiction
9-11 Years
MCB ǀ Rs 399 ǀ 288pp ǀ Paperback
July 23, 2020
A superb collection of stories about war from acclaimed children's writers, compiled by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo.
Specially commissioned by Michael Morpurgo to mark the 60th anniversary of VE day, this deeply moving collection features stories of war from the most well-loved voices in children's literature, including Michelle Magorian, Celia Rees, George Layton, Robert Westall, Joan Aiken, Eva Ibbotson, Geraldine McCaughrean and other top children's authors.
From World War II to the Crusades, 1970s Beirut to the modern-day Middle East, these vivid stories explore wars throughout history. They examine not only the immediate consequences of war, but also what happens after the fighting is over.
Waiting for Peace: War Stories was originally published as War: Stories of Conflict.
Author Bio Michael Morpurgo’s novels for children have made him one of the most popular and critically acclaimed writers of his generation. He is the winner of the Red House Children’s Book Award, the Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year and The Nestlé Smarties Book Prize and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. His novel PRIVATE PEACEFUL, about two brothers serving in the First World War, featured on the shortlists of four major literary prizes. From 2003-2005 he was the third Children’s Laureate. He set up the charity ‘Farms for City Children’, and for their pioneering work, he and his wife were awarded the MBE in 1999.
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YES YOU CAN Ace Your Exams Without Losing Your Mind
Natasha Devon
9781529020731
Children > Juvenile Non-Fiction Self-Help, Educational: Study & Revision, Personal & Social Issues: Self-Awareness & Self-Esteem
12+ Years
MCB ǀ Rs 550 ǀ 192pp ǀ Paperback
July 23, 2020
Revolutionize the way your revise with Yes You Can by mental health guru Natasha Devon.
Ace your exams without losing your mind with this one-stop, inspiring and empowering guide.
Exams can seem overwhelming – but they don't have to be.
In Yes You Can: Ace Your Exams Without Losing Your Mind, mental health campaigner and exam expert Natasha Devon uses her expertise to show you not just how to stay calm in the face of exams, but also how you can absolutely smash them.
* Learn how your brain works – understand the point of stress and sort and tackle your anxieties * Take a quiz to find out what kind of learner you are and tailor make your own revision schedule * It's not all about work. Plan your study breaks with tips on baking, doodling, dancing and relaxation techniques * Deal with exam days with the help of mindfulness, power poses, recall and planning techniques
Revolutionize the way YOU revise.
Author Bio Natasha Devon MBE is a writer, presenter & activist. She tours schools, colleges and universities throughout the world, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender & equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place.
Natasha writes regularly for the Guardian and Grazia Magazine, is a former columnist for Cosmopolitan Magazine and the Times Educational Supplement. You might know her from channel 4’s ‘Naked Beach’, BBC 3’s ‘How to Live with Women’ or BBC IWonder’s ‘Why do I Earn Less Than a Man?’. She also appears as an expert on Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, Channel 4 News and LBC.
Natasha regularly speaks at Parliament and gives evidence to the Education and Health Select Committees, representing the interests of teenagers and teachers. In 2015 she was awarded an MBE for her services to young people and in 2016 the Sunday Times and Debretts named her one of the 500 most influential people in Britain.
Natasha is a patron for the charity No Panic, which provides advice and support for people struggling with anxiety. She is a Trustee for Student Minds and a member of the Men & Boys Coalition (specifically advising on reducing rates of suicide in men). She is a fellow of University of Wales: Aberystwyth and advises them, as well as Coventry University: London, on campus wellbeing.
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