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THE NEW FOOTB ALL COACHDominique Demers
Book 3 in the ser ies • i l lustrated by Tony ross
Miss Charlotte – the new coach of a children’s football team – has some odd methods to prepare them for the big match. She decides to teach them to lose! And to have fun. Incredibly, it seems to work, as the kid who was always useless on the pitch suddenly scores a screamer in prac-tice. But will their hopes of victory be dashed when the ambitious star player decides to join the other team?
A marvellous tale about believing in yourself and beating the odds.
THE STORY OF A SNAILWHO DISCOVERED THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING SLOW
luis sepúlvedai l lustrated by satoshi Kitamura
In Dandelion Land, a young snail can’t stop asking his friends awkward questions, such as: why are we so slow – and why can’t we all have our own names? When he is fi nally banished from the snail community because of this, he is forced to travel the world alone. As he explores in his oh-so-slow way, the snail makes new friends and goes on a series of adventures, gaining wisdom from every new encounter. But when he fi nds out his friends are in danger, he decides to rush home to warn them. Will he get there in time to save them?
Luis Sepúlveda’s bestselling The Story of a Snail Who Discov-ered the Importance of Being Slow is a wonderful ode to diver-sity and unity, celebrating the importance of being slow in a world obsessed with speed.
THE NEW TEACHERDominique Demers
Book 1 in the ser ies • i l lustrated by Tony ross
Mademoiselle Charlotte, the new teacher, is not like the others: she wears a large hat and a crumpled dress that make her look like a scare-crow, and she talks to a rock. The children think she is crazy at fi rst, but soon realize she makes school more fun than ever, getting them to meas-ure the room with cooked spaghetti in maths class, telling fascinating stories about a gorilla and even taking the pupils on at football.
An entertaining, imaginative and inspiring book that will make you wish you had a teacher just like Mademoiselle Charlotte.
THE MYSTER IOUS L IBRAR IANDominique DemersBook 2 in the ser ies • i l lustrated by Tony ross
When the mysterious and eccentric Miss Charlotte arrives in the village of Saint-Anatole to take over the tiny library, the locals are surprised to fi nd out that she does things di� erently. Wearing a long blue dress and a giant hat, she takes her books out for a walk in a wheelbarrow and shows the children that reading can be fun and useful. Sometimes she is so caught up in the magic of the stories she shares with her audience that she forgets all sense of reality – so much so that one day she loses consciousness and the children must fi nd a way to bring her back.
A wonderful story about the magical and inspiring power of books.
DETAILSPaperback • 96 pp
£6.99 • isBn 9781846884351
Book Band Y4/P5; Brown B; emerald
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DETAILSPaperback • 128 pp
£7.99 • isBn 9781846884139
Book Band Y4/P5; Brown B; emerald
DETAILSPaperback • 120 pp
£6.99 • isBn 9781846883996
Book Band Y4/P5; Brown B; emerald
DETAILSPaperback • 128 pp
£6.99 • isBn 9781846884153
Book Band Y4/P5; Brown B; emerald
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THE PORRIDGE PLOTCHE GOLDEN
COVer BY BeCKa MOOr96 pp • £6.99 • PB • isBn 9781846884146
Book Band Y5/P6; grey a; sapphire
When Maya and her family move to the countryside, strange things start to happen at night. Who is it that keeps tidying the house after everyone has gone to bed? While her parents don’t believe her, Maya knows that there is a mysterious creature living in their new home. A delightful story of magic and fantasy and a touching portrayal of family life, which emphasizes the importance of love and togetherness.
HOW TO GET RID OF A VAMPIREJ.M. erre
ILLUSTRATED BY CLÉMENCE LALLEMAND176 pp • £6.99 • PB • isBn 9781846884221
Book Band Y4/P5; Brown B; emerald
Zazie has just received a beautiful new notebook, and decides to keep a di-ary. Brimming with imagination, she writes about her cat Roudoudou, her awful cousin Lucas and her new teacher Mr Fleder – who, with his pale skin and blood-red lips, must surely be a vampire! In order to save her life and those of her classmates, Zazie must fi nd a way to get rid of Mr Fleder – and what better way than by following the advice found in Bram Stoker’s Dracula…
THE CASTLE OF INSIDE OUTDAVID HENRY WILSON
ILLUSTRATED BY CHRIS RIDDELL144 pp • £6.99 • PB • isBn 9781846883965
Book Band Y5/P6; grey a; sapphire
Lorina is led by a black rabbit through a wood to a magical land. There she fi nds a race of green people, who are all over-worked, starving and subjected to the toxic fumes billowing out of a nearby castle. Her quest leads her to encounter the bureaurat, the superviper, the farma-dillo and, eventually, the awful Piggident himself. An unforgettable and hilarious tale of adventure, set in a world where injustice and arrogance are widespread.
Paperback • 128 pp
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THE EMERGENCY ZOOMIRIAM HALAHMY
256 pp • £6.99 • PB • isBn 9781846883972Book Band Y4/P5; Brown B; emerald
It is late August 1939: Britain is on the brink of war, and prepara-tions are under way to evacuate London’s children. When twelve-year-old Tilly and her best friend Rosy fi nd out that they will not be able to take their beloved dog and cat with them – and that, even worse, their pets will, along with countless other animals, be taken to the vet to be put down – they decide to take action. The two girls come up with the idea of hiding them in a derelict hut in the woods and, when other children fi nd out and start bringing their rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters, their secret den turns into an emergency zoo. Inspired by real events during World War II, The Emergency Zoo is a touching tale of courage, resourcefulness and camaraderie in desperate times, as well as a stirring defence of animal welfare.
THE DOUBLE AXEPHiliP WOMaCK
242 pp • £6.99 • PB • isBn 9781846883903Book Band Y6/P7; Dark red B; Mastery
Dark forces are at work in the House of the Double Axe. Stephan, the thirteen-year-old son of King Minos of Crete, stumbles across a terrifying conspiracy. Is the Minotaur, a half man half bull who eats human fl esh, real? Or is something even more dangerous threatening to engulf both the palace and the world? Stephan must race to save his family from a terrible fate and fi nd out what really lurks inside the labyrinth… You think you know the story? Think again.
The Double Axe reimagines the classical myth from the point of view of a teenage protagonist. It’s a thrilling tale of adventure, and an opportunity for young readers to engage with and learn more about classical mythology.
Quest, a volume of seventeen stories aimed at children, will whisk you away from dark bedrooms to new dimen-sions and fantasy realms, via the Russian countryside and modern Rome. You’ll encounter talking fi eld mice, invisible friends, fl ying kraiks, white elephants, runaway books and wardrobes that act as magic portals.
Hopping across all sorts of genres and showcasing au-thors from all over Europe – from the Basque country and Cyprus to Iceland and the Czech Republic – this book is certain to broaden horizons and engage the reader in all kinds of fun.
What happens to a vampire when he dies? How does somebody become a werewolf? How can you protect yourself from witches? All of these questions and more are answered in this book, which will fi nally give you all the information you ever wanted to know about ghosts, zombies, monsters and all kinds of creepy-crawly creatures that give us the heebie-jeebies.
Full of tips, anecdotes and trivia – and delightfully illustrated by Axel Sche� er – Paul van Loon’s Horror Handbook is a fun and fascinating reference book for all fans of scary stories and things that go bump in the night.
17 auTHOrsAND ILLUSTRATORS288 pp. • £7.99 • PB • isBn: 9781846884269
Book Band Y6/P7; Dark red B; Mastery
ILLUSTRATED BY AXEL SCHEFFLER224 pp. • £7.99 • PB • isBn: 9781846884177
Book Band Y5/P6; grey a; sapphire
JaCK FOrTuneAND THE SEARCH FOR THE HIDDEN VALLEY
Sue Purkiss
An orphan child full of mischief, Jack lives with his crotchety widow aunt in eighteenth-century England. His naughtiness knows no limits, and when one day he goes a step too far, Aunt Constance decides that she’s had enough: from now on, his bachelor uncle can take care of him. Uncle Edmund is in no way prepared for a boy with boundless energy and an impish streak – and anyway, he’s o� to the Himalayas to search for rare plants! But Aunt Constance is absolutely determined, and Jack’s uncle has no choice – he will have to take the boy with him.
What follows is a terrifi c adventure that will see Jack and his uncle – the most unlikely of all expedition teams – sail to India, cross the jungle and reach their mountainous destination, before returning to London to present their fi ndings to the Royal Soci-ety. Along the way, Jack will fi nally come to terms with the great loss that has blighted his childhood years and discover, quite unexpectedly, that he and his late father have much in common.
DETAILSPaperback • 224 pp
£6.99 • isBn 9781846884283
Book Band Y5/P6; grey a; sapphire
THE HOUSE IN THE TREE
Bianca P i tzornoi l lustrated by quent in Blake
All children dream of having a secret house where they can live on their own, far from any rules and regulations. But not all of them are as lucky as Aglaia, who lives at the top of a magical tree together with her friend Bianca and an incredible host of fl y-ing dogs, talking cats, carnivorous fl owers and children who speak in verse.
Inventively illustrated by Quentin Blake, Aglaia’s adventures – and her battles with the gruff Signor Brullo and the woodmen who want to cut down the tree – are sure to enchant and inspire the imagination of every child.
DETAILSPaperback • 128 pp
£7.99 • isBn 9781846884108
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The Story of Dr DolittleIllustrated by the author
ISBN: 9781847497451£6.99 • PB • 144 pp
Belle & SébastienIllustrated by Helen Stephens
ISBN: 9781847497253£7.99 • PB • 256 pp
The Wonderful Wizard of OzIllustrated by Ella Okstad
ISBN: 9781847495778£5.99 • PB • 224 pp
The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily
ISBN: 9781847495723£6.99 • PB • 192 pp
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice’s Adventures Under Ground
ISBN: 9781847494078£5.99 • PB • 384 pp
What Katy DidIllustrated by Susan Hellard
ISBN: 9781847496072£6.99 • PB • 246 pp
The Adventures of Pipì the Pink MonkeyIllustrated by Axel Sche� er
ISBN: 9781847495594£7.99 • PB • 192 pp
The Wind in the WillowsIllustrated by Tor Freeman
ISBN: 9781847496386£6.99 • PB • 192 pp
Little Lord FauntleroyIllustrated by Peter Bailey
ISBN: 9781847496355£7.99 • PB • 256 pp
The Secret GardenIllustrated by Peter Bailey
ISBN: 9781847495730£7.99 • PB • 368 pp
Just So StoriesIllustrated by Rudyard Kipling
ISBN: 9781847496379£6.99 • PB • 224 pp
The Jungle BooksIllustrated by Ian BeckISBN: 9781847495839
£7.99 • PB • 448 pp
Lassie Come-HomeIllustrated by Gary Blythe
ISBN: 9781847495785£6.99 • PB • 256 pp
Tales from ShakespeareIllustrated by Arthur Rackham
ISBN: 9781847496775£9.99 • HB • 288 pp
Heidi: Lessons at Home and AbroadIllustrated by Susan Hellard
ISBN: 9781847496652£7.99 • PB • 288 pp
Daddy-Long-LegsOriginal illustrationsISBN: 9781847496515
£6.99 • PB • 224 pp
The Selfi sh Giant and Other StoriesIllustrated by Philip Waechter
ISBN: 9781847494979£6.99 • PB • 256 pp
The Selfi sh Giant and Other StoriesBlack BeautyIllustrated by Paul Howard
ISBN: 9781847495860£5.99 • PB • 224 pp
PollyannaIllustrated by Kate Hindley
ISBN: 9781847496409£7.99 • PB • 288 pp
The Railway ChildrenIllustrated by Peter Bailey
ISBN: 9781847496010£6.99 • PB • 192 pp
Anne of Green GablesIllustrated by Susan Hellard
ISBN: 9781847496393£7.99 • PB • 256 pp
Five Children and ItIllustrated by Ella Okstad
ISBN: 9781847496362£6.99 • PB • 160 pp
The Phoenix and the CarpetIllustrated by Ella Okstad
ISBN: 9781847496553£7.99 • PB • 288 pp
The Silver SkatesIllustrated by Peter Bailey
ISBN: 9781847497208£7.99 • PB • 352 pp
ALMA JUNIOR CLASS ICSP R I M A RY- S C H O O L A G E
Timeless stor ies with a modern look from i l lustrators you love
All Alma Junior illustrated classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profi le of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz.
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QTY TITLE AUTHOR ISBN £Belle and Sébastien: The Child of the Mountains Aubry, Cécile (illus. Helen Stephens) 9781847497253 7.99The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Baum, L. Frank (illus. Ella Okstad) 9781847495778 5.99The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily Buzzati, Dino (illus. Dino Buzzati) 9781847495723 6.99Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
Carroll, Lewis (illus. John Tenniel) 9781847494078 5.99
The Adventures of Pipì, the Pink Monkey Collodi, Carlo (illus. Axel Scheffler) 9781847495594 7.99What Katy Did Coolidge, Susan (illus. Sue Hellard) 9781847496072 6.99The Wind in the Willows Grahame, Kenneth (illus. Tor Freeman) 9781847496386 6.99Little Lord Fauntleroy Hodgson Burnett, Frances (illus. Peter Bailey) 9781847496355 7.99The Secret Garden Hodgson Burnett, Frances (illus. Peter Bailey) 9781847495730 7.99Just So Stories Kipling, Rudyard (original illus.) 9781847496379 6.99The Jungle Books Kipling, Rudyard (illus. Ian Beck) 9781847495839 7.99Lassie Come-Home Knight, Eric (illus. Gary Blythe) 9781847495785 6.99Tales from Shakespeare Lamb, Charles and Mary (illus. Arthur Rackham) 9781847496775 9.99The Story of Doctor Dolittle (July 18) Lofting, Hugh (illus. Hugh Lofting) 9781847497451 6.99The Silver Skates (Oct 18) Mapes Dodge, Mary (illus. Peter Bailey) 9781847497208 7.99Anne of Green Gables Montgomery, L.M. (illus. Susan Hellard) 9781847496393 7.99Five Children and It Nesbit, E. (illus. Ella Okstad) 9781847496362 6.99The Phoenix and the Carpet (Mar 18) Nesbit, E. (illus. Ella Okstad) 9781847496553 7.99The Railway Children Nesbit, E. (illus. Peter Bailey) 9781847496010 6.99Pollyanna Porter, Eleanor H. (illus. Kate Hindley) 9781847496409 7.99Black Beauty Sewell, Anna (illus. Paul Howard) 9781847495860 5.99Heidi's Early Lessons and Travels Spyri, Johanna (illus. Susan Hellard) 9781847496652 7.99Daddy-Long-Legs (May 18) Webster, Jean (original illus.) 9781847496515 6.99The Selfish Giant and Other Stories Wilde, Oscar (illus. Philip Waechter) 9781847494979 6.99
CONTEMPORARY TITLES
QTY TITLE AUTHOR ISBN £The Mysterious Librarian Demers, Dominique 9781846884153 6.99The New Football Coach Demers, Dominique 9781846884351 6.99The New Teacher Demers, Dominique 9781846883996 6.99How to Get Rid of a Vampire Erre, J.M. 9781846884221 6.99The Porridge Plot Golden, Che 9781846884146 6.99The Emergency Zoo Halahmy, Miriam 9781846883972 6.99The House in the Tree Pitzorno, Bianca 9781846884108 7.99The Story of the Snail… Sepúlveda, Luis 9781846884139 7.99Jack Fortune and the Search for the Hidden Valley Sue Purkiss 9781846884283 6.99The Horror Handbook van Loon, Paul 9781846884177 7.99Quest Various 9781846884269 7.99The Castle of Inside Out Wilson, David Henry 9781846883965 6.99The Double Axe Womack, Philip 9781846883903 6.99
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