January-March 2016 Children's Audiobooks by W.F.Howes

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Dear Librarian, Welcome to our first brochure of 2016 – packed full of anticipated new titles from your favourite children’s authors, promising exciting new listens for the new year! We kick off January with The Bolds from one of the country’s most popular entertainers, the utterly eccentric Julian Clary. Narrated by the author, with special sound effects, this new series is set to delight young listeners. Plus, embark upon the next pony-mad story with Princess Ellie’s Holiday Adventure – a series that has proven popular with little princesses! Chris Riddell, Children’s Laureate, continues his award-winning Goth Girl series with Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright, a thrilling mystery adventure with a ghostly twist! February also plays host to The Bursting Balloons Mystery from much-loved children’s author, Alexander McCall Smith – narrated by the author himself! March sees the return of Tony Ross’ beloved princess in The Not So Little Princess: What’s My Name? which is bound to be a success with young listeners, as well as parents. Plus, our favourite feline superspy, Shakespeare, is set for another actionpacked adventure in Spy Cat: Safari. Save 20% by signing up to one of our Nudged Standing Order Plans. And don’t forget, if you’ve already signed up to an adult plan, we’ll give you an even bigger discount of 33% off the list price. Our plans are the best way to guarantee you’re getting the newest titles, available exclusively from W. F. Howes. We hope you enjoy all the titles in this brochure and we look forward to any feedback you may have. Best wishes,

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A fabulous new series from one of the country’s most popular entertainers, the utterly eccentric Julian Clary.

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The second title in the Crabtree series – about the school that’s too good to leave!

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The Bolds Julian Clary

Cakes in Space Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre

Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me: they live in a nice house, they have jobs and they love to have a giggle. One slight difference: they’re hyenas. That’s right – covered in fur, tails tucked into their trousers, and they really like to laugh.

Instead of snoring in their space pod like the rest of her family, Astra is wide awake. With her robot friend, Pilbeam, she goes exploring and soon finds out the ship is in deep trouble. It’s been knocked off course and invaded by a gang of Poglites, an alien salvage crew searching for spoonage (they just love collecting spoons)! But even the Poglites need Astra’s help when they discover something far more sinister lurking in the canteen!

So far, the Bolds have managed to keep things under wraps.. But the nosy man next door smells a rat, could this be the end of Teddington’s best-kept secret?

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Funny and clever with a good dose of yucky humour. Children will appreciate the wry digs at the nonsense of modern living. THE BOOKSELLER

Another splendiferous adventure, bursting with brilliance, from dynamic duo, Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre, authors of the award-winning Oliver and the Seawigs.

Narrator: Julian Clary ISBN: 9781510017696 Duration: 2.5hrs

Julian Clary

Julian Clary is an English comedian and novelist. Clary began appearing on television in the mid-1980s and became known for his openly gay outlook on life. Since then he has also acted in films, television and stage productions. Clary has written a range of books, including autobiographies, comedy books and children’s titles. The Bolds is Julian’s first children’s book in a brand new series, narrated by the utterly eccentric author himself, with special sound effects.

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A fun-packed delight. DAILY TELEGRAPH A gloriously wacky story. THE TIMES

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Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510017689 Duration: 2hrs

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Best Friends for Never Lauren Pearson

Alexander’s Army Chris d’Lacey

Zoe and Ava have been best friends forever. So have Lottie and Isabel. Zoe thinks life is just as it’s meant to be – until an extra chair appears in the Year 3 classroom. Now Ava is having playdates with the new girl. And Isabel is making friendship bracelets for someone other than Lottie. Suddenly everything feels wrong. Are the best friends for ever going to become best friends for never?

Fourteen-year-old Michael Malone investigates supernatural occurrences for the mysterious Unicorne agency. After strange reports emerge from a local comic book shop, Michael is sent to investigate - a task which is made all the more difficult by allies he can no longer trust, and an enemy he can’t actually see.

Lauren Pearson is a children’s book agent and this is the second book in a great new series about Crabtree School!

Narrator: Daisy Donovan ISBN: 9781510018686 Duration: 1.5hrs

Facing an invisible enemy is something he’s never been trained for…

Alexander’s Army is the second book in the Unicorne Files series, following A Dark Inheritance.

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Chris d’Lacey keeps the twists and revelations coming at just the right pace. FINANCIAL TIMES

Narrator: Oliver J. Hembrough ISBN: 9781510017726 Duration: 7hrs

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A monstrously big adventure!

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Tangled Secrets Anne-Marie Conway

The Magic Potions Shop: The River Horse Abie Longstaff

My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish: Fins of Fury Mo O’Hara

Mel Foster has always been told that he’d come to a bad end – he just never thought it would be as a meal for a giantess! But looking monstrous doesn’t make you a monster… Eve Frankenstein has no interest in eating Mel. She wants to protect him. While Eve and Mel become firm friends in the Arctic, far away in London, Queen Victoria’s strange new butler is hatching a plan… and only Mel has the power to stop him.

Maddy can’t find her voice. With her grief over Nan’s death, her struggle for Mum’s attention and the mystery of the strange woman Dad keeps meeting, it’s easier to keep everything locked up inside. But as terrible, tangled secrets bring Maddie’s whole world crashing down, it seems only bad boy Kieran Black can give her the confidence to speak up.

Tibben is the potions apprentice and helps Grandpa to make spells to sell in their shop. Along with Wizz, a magical creature with a special gift for finding things, they set off on adventures to help the animals of Arthwen. When the Water Sprites of Lake Sapphire start to feel poorly, it’s up to Tibben and Wizz to find out what’s making the magic waters of the kingdom dirty – can they solve the mystery?

When Tom tried to save Frankie, his pet goldfish, from a certain death at the hands of his evil-scientist big brother, Frankie accidentally became a zombie goldfish with incredible hypnotic powers! He might be one fierce fish, but he’s a great pet to have on your side when your big bro’s hobbies include wedging you in the dog flap and generally trying to take over the world.

Julia Golding is a multi-award winning writer for children and young adults. Over half a million of her books have been sold worldwide in more than twenty different languages.

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The latest suspenseful novel from award-winning author, Anne-Marie Conway.

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Secrets and mysteries abound in Anne-Marie Conway’s haunting novel. SUNDAY EXPRESS on Butterfly Summer An unputdownable story full of twists and turns to keep you in suspense to the end. PRIMARY TIMES on Forbidden Friends

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Princess Ellie’s Holiday Adventure Diana Kimpton

When the dream shop is robbed and her parents go missing, Sophie must unravel the truth to save them. Together with her best friend – a wisecracking and loyal monster named Monster – she must decide who to trust with her family’s carefully guarded secrets. Who will help them, and who will betray them?

Princess Ellie is pony-mad! So she’s excited about visiting Prince John as she can’t wait to meet his ponies, Toffee and Fudge. She’s enchanted by the snowy mountains too, but when they go for a ride they soon discover that snow isn’t always fun – it can be scary. Will Ellie and her friends have to spend the night in the freezing white wilderness?

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A perfect combination of adventure, humor, and pure imagination! JESSICA DAY GEORGE, author of Tuesdays at the Castle Funny, scary, and endlessly inventive. BRUCE COVILLE

A must-read title in the bestselling series The Pony-Mad Princess!

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Brilliantly addictive. […] An irresistible blend of glitz, glamour, horses and adventure. BLACKPOOL GAZETTE

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510017740 Duration: 1.25hrs

From the creator of the bestselling Fairytale Hairdresser series, Abie Longstaff, this story is perfect for engaging younger children.

This is the third book in the hilarious My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series.

Narrator: Daniel Coonan ISBN: 9781510017757 Duration: 1hr

The Girl Who Could Not Dream Sarah Beth Durst

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The second title in a magical young fiction series; perfect for younger children.

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Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510018709 Duration: 8.25hrs

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Mel Foster and the Demon Butler Julia Golding

Narrator: Sarah Langton ISBN: 9781510017719 Duration: 7hrs

Sophie loves the hidden shop below her parents’ bookstore, where dreams are secretly bought and sold.

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Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510021167 Duration: 4.75hrs

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Demon Road Derek Landy

When Minnie’s gran comes to stay, all the way from Nigeria, Minnie knows there will be trouble. And straight away Gran notices she’s picked up the wrong suitcase at the airport. But when their house is burgled and the only thing taken is the suitcase, Minnie realises there’ll be much more trouble than she bargained for.

Written with warmth and humour, the characters […] are easy to relate to, with a genuinely diverse range of backgrounds and familiar themes of friendship and families. THE BOOKSELLER

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Youngsters are falling hook, line and sinker for Mo O’Hara’s tales of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish. LANCASHIRE EVENING POST

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510017672 Duration: 3.75hrs

Marsh Road Mysteries: Crowns and Codebreakers Elen Caldecott

Meet Piotr, Minnie, Andrew, Flora and Sylvia – true friends and even better mystery-solvers!

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The mind-blowing new supernatural thriller from bestselling author Derek Landy.

Killer cars, vampires, undead serial killers – they’re all here. And the demons? Well, that’s where Amber comes in… Sixteen years old, smart and spirited, she’s just a normal teenager until the lies are torn away and the demons reveal themselves. Forced to go on the run, she hurtles from one threat to another. Her only chance rests with her fellow travellers, who are not at all what they appear to be…

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This is a writer at the height of his powers and Landy is getting better with every book. […] Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride. IRISH INDEPENDENT

Narrator: Kathryn Griffiths ISBN: 9780008148485 Duration: 13.75hrs

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Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright Chris Riddell

More from Ada and her friends at Ghastly-Gorm Hall in the third instalment of the Goth Girl series – written by Children’s Laureate, Chris Riddell.

People are flocking to Ghastly-Gorm Hall to compete in Lord Goth’s Literary Dog Show. The judges are in place and the contestants are all ready to win. But there’s something strange going on at Ghastly-Gorm, including mysterious footprints, howls in the night and some suspiciously chewed shoes. Can Ada, the Attic Club and their new friends, the Vicarage sisters, work out what’s going on before the next full moon?

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Written with an outright humour aimed at children and a sly, literary wit aimed at parents. DAILY MAIL

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A stunningly exciting and dramatic story set in the wilds of the Welsh mountains, from international bestselling thriller writer, Linda Davies.

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510021174 Duration: 2hrs

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Bobby Cobbler’s family have only just moved to Pip Street when his beloved cat Conkers goes missing. As a mammoth-sized search begins, Bobby makes friends with the tiny and fizzy Imelda who lives next door. The friends soon discover that a lot of cats from Pip Street are missing. In fact so are the ones from Chip Street and Dip Street too! What on earth is going on?!

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MEL GIEDROYC

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The Genius Files #2: Never Say Genius Dan Gutman

Pony Tails Sue Jameson

Merry Owen is desperate for her family to stay on their struggling farm in Wales, in the shadow of the Black Castle, owned by the de Courcys – enemies of Merry’s family for generations. Skilled in the family tradition of archery, Merry is happiest out riding – but when she finds an overturned tree and a buried chest containing an ancient Welsh text, it leads her into a past filled with treasure, secrets and untold danger.

Coke and Pepsi McDonald never asked to be geniuses. They never asked to get lowered into a basket of boiling French fries, either. And they certainly never asked to be frozen in soft-serve ice cream, stampeded in a wild stadium riot, or kidnapped on a high-speed roller coaster. But that’s what happens when a red-haired villain named Archie Clone is chasing you across America. This just might be the most dangerous road trip in history – and the most awesome!

Each story features a different native breed: Laura bonds with a Shetland assailed by sweet itch, and Clare is having a hard time with her new pony, a Welsh cob mare. Then there’s Wendy, now an Exmoor teenager involved with bikers who remembers her pony-mad girlhood, and Rosie and Charlie, desperate to help the poor young Connemara.

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Her writing style is mellifluous […] her action scenes snap. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Authentic, gripping, utterly fascinating.

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Don’t miss the first action-packed book from Genius Files author Dan Gutman.

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After saving themselves and their fellow students from a life pitched against one another, Sophie and Agatha are back home again, living happily ever after. But life isn’t exactly a fairy tale. When Agatha secretly wishes she’d chosen a different happy ending with Prince Tedros, the gates to the School for Good and Evil open once again. But everything has changed and a happy ending seems further away than ever…

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Will enchant young girls and boys alike with its twisted take on the classic fairytales. BOOKBAG

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9780008166236 Duration: 7hrs

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Kids will appreciate the book for its nonstop action and goofball humor. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

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Four special ponies, four thrilling adventures!

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510021235 Duration: 5.25hrs

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The School for Good and Evil: The Last Ever After, Part 2 Soman Chainani

One best friend. One true love. Choose your ever after…

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Longbow Girl Linda Davies

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Utterly charming and delightful.

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Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510021198 Duration: 8.5hrs

Pip Street: The Great Kitty Kidnap Jo Simmons

Welcome to Pip Street! The very ordinary place where extraordinary things happen.

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A charming mystery story, narrated by Alexander McCall Smith himself!

A beautiful collection of four stories, written by actress Susan Jameson.

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510021228 Duration: 6hrs

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The Bursting Balloons Mystery Alexander McCall Smith

Alcatraz Versus The Shattered Lens Brandon Sanderson

Max and Maddy are on the trail of a criminal who’ll stop at nothing to sabotage Mr Helium’s trans-American hot-air balloon race. The prize is a gold balloon worth one million and one dollars – all the money raised by the race is to go towards the Home for Children Whose Parents Have Disappeared in Balloons – so there’s a lot at stake! Will the detectives be able to blow the dastardly villain’s plot sky-high?

A whole army of evil Librarians! And Alcatraz Smedry has only his friend, Bastille, a few pairs of glasses and an unlimited supply of exploding teddy bears to help him defend the island of Mokia. Even Alcatraz’s extraordinary talent for breaking things may not be enough to defeat the evil Librarians’ giant robots. Can Alcatraz find a way to save the Free Kingdoms?

Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world’s most prolific and most popular authors. He has written over 30 books for children.

Narrator: Alexander McCall Smith ISBN: 9781510021211 Duration: 1hr

The fourth exciting adventure for Alcatraz as he battles the evil librarians!

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Like Lemony Snicket and superhero comics rolled into one. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510021204 Duration: 6.25hrs

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An exciting adventure in the Spy Cat series by Andy Cope, author of the bestselling Spy Dog series.

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Pugs of the Frozen North Philip Reeve

Marius and the Band of Blood Christopher William Hill

The Royal Babysitters Clémentine Beauvais

When talented and special animals start going missing across Britain, the Cook family know it’s another job for their resident spy pets. Lara might be sure that the dogs can handle the case alone, but not everything goes according to the Spy Pups’ plan. Can Spy Cat Shakespeare prove his worth and save the Spy Pups’ tails? And maybe even answer the age-old question... which are better, cats or dogs?

The race to the top of the world comes around once in a lifetime. The prize? Your heart’s desire. Shen and Sika can’t resist the chance to win. The path to victory is littered with snow trolls, sea monsters and a gang of particularly hungry yetis. But Shen and Sika have something the other contestants don’t have: 66 pugs. That’s a 264 paw-powered sled.

Meet Marius Myerdorf, the newest recruit of Schwartzgarten’s most secret of societies. His is a tale of adventure and abduction, friendship and fearlessness, as The Band of Blood race against time to unmask two of the foulest fiends in the history of the Great City. The deeds are DASTARDLY. The twists are TERRIFYING. And happy endings are NOT always guaranteed.

Anna and Holly have spotted an advert in the paper for a Holy Moly Holiday. They simply CAN’T not go. But how will they get enough money? Simple: they’ll become royal babysitters. Unfortunately, the girls are in for a shock. They discover there isn’t just one prince, but six! And worse, the country’s arch enemy, King Alaspooryorick, has decided to invade. Will the girls be able to keep their royal charges safe and still go on their dream holiday? Praise for the author:

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An imaginative, creative feast! RADIO TIMES

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Reeve and McIntyre have been responsible for some of the finest young fiction of recent years and this is their irresistibly-titled third collaboration.

Let the race begin!

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A gloriously wacky story. THE TIMES

For fans of Roald Dahl comes the fourth book in the Schwartzengarten series

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510023239 Duration: 2hrs

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For readers who like their stories darkly comic […] (with) twists and narrow escapes. SUNDAY TIMES

Dark and funny in a very horrible way. SUNDAY EXPRESS

Silly jokes and madcap adventures are the order of the day in this very funny royalty-themed series for younger readers, from author Clémentine Beauvais.

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510023253 Duration: 6.5hrs

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Cleverly written, this book is lots of fun. MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Weird and witty: I loved it.

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MARCUS SEDGWICK, author of She Is Not Invisible

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510017733 Duration: 1.25hrs

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The Not So Little Princess: What’s My Name? Tony Ross

Storm Horse Nick Garlick

Eternity’s Wheel Neil Gaiman & Michael Reaves

Circles of Stone Ian Johnstone

The King and Queen realise they need to call the Little Princess by her real name now that she’s actually not so little any more. But there’s trouble… the Princess’s real name is so awful that nobody can pluck up the courage to tell her what it is! The Princess is determined to find out her true name. But what will happen when she does?

With his mother missing and his father dead, 12-year-old Flip’s new home is a remote storm-tossed Dutch island. Menaced by the local bullies and with a shadowy mute girl as his only friend, Flip tries to adapt to life on his uncle’s farm – but his whole life changes when a sunken transport ship leaves a drowning stallion floundering in the waves.

As the threat of FrostNight looms ever closer, Joey Harker seeks out more of his fellow Walkers across the Altiverse, training them as fast as he can. But even a solid team of recruits can’t prepare Joey for the ultimate showdown with InterWorld’s enemies, old and new. Joey never wanted to be in charge. But he’s the one everyone is looking to now and he’ll have to step up if he has any hope of saving InterWorld, the Multiverse… and everything in between.

As the dark lord Thoth raises a monstrous army, Sylas and Naeo discover that their new-found power could also be their undoing. At the same time, Sylas longs to find his mother; and Naeo her father. But it’s a race against time. Even as they begin their journey, Thoth’s creatures mass at the gateways between our worlds – at the ancient circles of stone… War is coming and it may destroy all.

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A whole new direction Young readers who are striving for for Tony Ross’s independence will be delighted to find a book that they ever-popular, bestselling can read for themselves – especially one featuring a Little Princess series – favourite character. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL the Little Princess is not Delightful […] wonderfully expressive and the story so little any more! as humorous as ever. CAROUSEL

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510023246 Duration: 0.25hrs

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Spy Cat: Safari Andrew Cope

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The new intriguing and mysterious adventure novel from author Nick Garlick.

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The quirky humour, zany characters and madcap adventures, will appeal to readers. SCHOOL LIBRARIAN Dahlesque characters and humour throughout. THE BOOKSELLER

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510023260 Duration: 5hrs

The heart-pounding conclusion to the InterWorld series, by award-winning writers Neil Gaiman, Michael Reaves and Mallory Reaves.

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A fast-paced compulsively readable tale. ALA BOOKLIST

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A thrilling tale for everyone who loves rich stories of wonder and magic.

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Johnstone effortlessly conjures up elaborate worlds rich in both magic and fantasy […] capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Chronicles of Narnia and His Dark Materials. THE BOOKSELLER

Narrator: Oliver J. Hembrough ISBN: 9780008143817 Duration: 18hrs

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Spy Dog: Stormchaser Andrew Cope

Superhero School: The Revenge of the Green Meanie Alan MacDonald

From bestselling children’s author Alan MacDonald comes a series about learning how to be a superhero…

Stan Button had always dreamed of becoming a superhero. Then one day a letter arrives inviting him for an interview at the mysterious Mighty High School. To his amazement, Stan is offered a place – starting immediately. His superpower is ‘non-conventional’, as are those of his two new best friends, but lessons in supervillain-spotting and tight-wearing mean they are soon ready to defeat the evil Green Meanie, who might just be none other than a teacher at their school…

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Really funny. You would like this if you like the Horrid Henry books. GUARDIAN Highly accessible and enjoyable [...] Lots of grime. Plenty of chaos […] Great fun! BOOKS FOR KEEPS

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A fabulous new series from one of the country’s most popular entertainers, the utterly eccentric

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The Bubblegum Tree Alexander McCall Smith Narrated or – by the auth with

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The Big Mog Collection Judith Kerr

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Mog goes to the vet, forgets about her cat flap, has her peaceful day shattered by a baby and gets up to much more in these unforgettable and charming stories!

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Narrators: Andrew Sachs & Geraldine McEwan ISBN: 9780007593774 Duration: 1hr

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Completely Cassidy: Star Reporter Tamsyn Murray

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The hilarious follow up to Completely Cassidy: Accidental Genius.

The gum that comes from the wonderful bubblegum trees that grow in the Indian jungle has not been delivered for two months. Without this secret ingredient, there’ll be no more Gopal’s Best Pink Bubblegum. It’s not an easy mystery to solve!

Cassidy is determined to discover a hidden talent to help her stand out from the crowd. So when her petition to let girls wear trousers gets her noticed by the editor of the school mag, she’s thrilled. Could she be a star reporter?

Narrator: Melody Grove ISBN: 9781510017290 Duration: 3.5hrs

Narrator: Leighton Pugh ISBN: 9781510017283 Duration: 1.5hrs

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The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable Dan Gutman

It will take someone who listens to the sea to put it right.

The most exciting road trip in history begins!

Three children are spending their summer on a wild Scottish island. Fraser is desperate for adventure; Hayley is fed up; while Dunny spends his days staring out to sea. But everything changes with the discovery of two bodies on the beach: a whale and a man…

Coke and Pepsi McDonald didn’t want to jump off a cliff and they certainly didn’t want to get thrown into a pit at the top of a sand dune. One thing’s for sure, it’ll be easy for Coke and Pep to write their essays on ‘How I Spent My Summer Vacation.’

Narrator: Scarlett Mack ISBN: 9781510017337 Duration: 8hrs

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Billy, Nicola and Mr Gopal are off to India in a flying boat!

The Sound of Whales Kerr Thomson

Available as part of your Nudged Standing Order Plan on page 3

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A classic collection read by Andrew Sachs and Geraldine McEwan.

Narrator: India Fisher ISBN: 9781510017276 Duration: 2.25hrs

All that Glitters is a fabulously funny story about two scruffy ponies, fancy dressage horses, competition, friendships, adventure and buried treasure, which will appeal to boys and girls who love ponies and life outdoors!

It’s a great, entertaining read. BOOKS AND MUD

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An unusual storm cloud has been hovering over Brickfield town and LARA knows that something isn’t quite right about it – it smells, sort of… chicken-y. Spy Dog extraordinaire, LARA, must investigate…

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All That Glitters K. M. Peyton

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It’s raining chickens!

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Written by the well-loved Carnegie Medal winner, K. M. Peyton.

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Narrator: Michael Goldstrom ISBN: 9781510019225 Duration: 6.25hrs

Playaway January - March 2016 A Surprise for Princess Ellie Diana Kimpton

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Wilf the Mighty Worrier Battles a Pirate Georgia Pritchett

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The Big Wish Brandon Robshaw

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The Silver Dream Neil Gaiman & Michael Reaves

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Narrated by Great British Bake Off presenter Mel Giedroyc!

If you had a million wishes, what would you do with them?

The sequel to bestselling Interworld.

She always wants to sneak off to the stables – and especially when she realizes something’s wrong with her pony, Starlight. But Meg the groom won’t tell her what it is. To take her mind off it, Ellie goes for a ride on the beach. But then disaster strikes and she’s stuck!

Things Wilf was worried about before: Lion dentists, Creepy Crawlies wearing wigs, Marmite. Things Wilf is worried about now: The most evil man in the world, Anyone called Alan, Alan deciding to become a pirate and destroy the world…

Eleven-year-old Sam has a problem. Well, quite a few problems. So when he sees a shooting star, he naturally wishes on it – for a million wishes. Of course, he doesn’t expect the wish to come true, but somehow it does…

After mastering the ability to walk between dimensions, Joey helped save the Altiverse from destruction. But rival powers of magic and science are still out there, seeking to control all worlds. InterWorld’s peacekeeping mission is far from finished.

Narrator: Penelope Rawlins ISBN: 9781510017306 Duration: 1hr

Narrator: Brandon Robshaw ISBN: 9781510020962 Duration: 2.75hrs

Narrator: Mel Giedroyc ISBN: 9781510017320 Duration: 1.5hrs

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Shrunk! Ghosts on Board Fleur Hitchcock

It’s time for Compton Valance to show evil what he’s made of…

Something spooky is happening in Bywater-by-Sea...

Meet the Strawberry Sisters!

A magical young fiction series!

Fresh from saving the universe, Compton and Bryan are whisked off to the future to become trainee Time Crime Agents. But when a notorious criminal mastermind escapes from a maximum security prison and kidnaps Bryan, Compton must race against time to save him!

Victor the ghost is desperate to get off dreary Black Hall Island, so he steals a ride on an unsuspecting tourist boat back to Bywater-by-Sea. Two other ghosts – the terribly vain Flora Rose and the lonely but friendly Billy – know he is up to no good, so they follow him.

Along with her sisters and one very tired Mum who’s struggling to keep it all together, Ella’s small home is crammed with almost-finished homework, nearly-clean jumpers and a vampire bunny called Buttercup. With so much going on, life can sometimes feel totally crazy!

In the Kingdom of Arthwen, there was a very unusual shop. It wasn’t on the high street – it was deep in the forest. It wasn’t in a building – it was inside a tree. It didn’t sell food, clothes or toys – this shop sold potions!

Mischief at Midnight Esme Kerr

PA5 PA8

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510020948 Duration: 3.5hrs

FEBRUARY 2016

Listen to the Moon Michael Morpurgo

PA5

The stunning World War One novel from Michael Morpurgo.

There’s a new girl in class at Knights Haddon and she isn’t like anyone the other girls have ever met before. Janet is cool and confident, so Edie is thrilled when they become friends and when her friendship with Anastasia becomes rocky, Janet is there for her.

May, 1915: Alfie and his fisherman father find a girl on an uninhabited island in the Scillies – injured, thirsty and lost, with absolutely no memory of who she is, or how she came to be there. She can say only one word - Lucy.

The Magic Potions Shop – The Young Apprentice Abie Longstaff

Narrator: Charlie Sanderson ISBN: 9781510020979 Duration: 5.25hrs

FEBRUARY 2016

PA8

The thrilling follow up to The Glass Bird Girl.

Narrator: Katy Sobey ISBN: 9781510020924 Duration: 6.5hrs

The Strawberry Sisters: Perfectly Ella Candy Harper

PA8

Narrator: Multiple Narrators ISBN: 9780007594870 Duration: 9.25hrs

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again Frank Cottrell Boyce

PA5 PA8

FEBRUARY 2016

PA8

FEBRUARY 2016

Narrator: Daniel Coonan ISBN: 9781510020993 Duration: 1hr

MARCH 2016

The Giant Rumble: Wrestling Trolls: Match Three Jim Eldridge

The first-ever sequel to Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

The third slam-down in the hilarious Wrestling Trolls series.

When the Tooting family find an abandoned engine and fit it to their campervan, they have no idea of the adventure that lies ahead. Their campervan now has a mind of her own! It’s not long before they’re hurtling along as Chitty tracks down her long-lost bodywork!

Waldo’s Wrestling Trolls are back, and they’re ready to rumble! But the villainous Lord Veto has other plans. Challenged to a Giant Rumble but suffering from a shortfall of wrestlers, Jack and his friends set out to find more participants for their great battle.

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510022577 Duration: 4.5hrs

PA8

Narrator: Alexander Cendese ISBN: 9780008116361 Duration: 5.75hrs

Compton Valance: Super F.A.R.T.s PA8 versus the Master of Time Matt Brown

Narrator: Matt Brown ISBN: 9781510020931 Duration: 3hrs

PA8

Princess Ellie is pony-mad!

PA5

Playaway

January - March 2016

PA5

MARCH 2016

PA8

Narrator: Gareth Bennett-Ryan ISBN: 9781510022591 Duration: 2.75hrs

Playaway January - March 2016 Precious and the Zebra Necklace Alexander McCall Smith

PA5

MARCH 2016

Year Two Forever and Ever Lauren Pearson

PA8

A charming adventure for children.

PA5

Narrator: Daisy Donovan ISBN: 9781510022584 Duration: 1.5hrs

MARCH 2016

Pinocchio Michael Morpurgo

PA8

MARCH 2016

Being different is sometimes hard!

Pinocchio as you’ve never seen him before!

Meet eleven-year-old Dara Palmer. She loves dancing and dreams of being a world-famous actress – which means she has to get the main part in the school play. When she doesn’t get any part at all, Dara begins to wonder whether it’s because of her looks rather than her acting skills.

“Now – there’s no point in pretending here – I was, and still am deep down, a puppet. Everyone knows Pinocchio is a puppet. I reckon I must be just about the most famous puppet the world has ever known. But the truth is I’m not just a puppet, I’m more than just bits of wood and string. I’m me. So I thought it was about time that I, Pinocchio, told you my story…”

Narrator: Avita Jay ISBN: 9781510022607 Duration: 6hrs

Timmy Failure: Sanitized for Your Protection Stephan Pastis

PA8

Narrator: Michael Morpurgo ISBN: 9780007535484 Duration: 3.25hrs

MARCH 2016

Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia Brandon Sanderson

The fourth book in this bestselling series.

The third book of this action-packed adventure series!

Shenanigans abound as Timmy Failure finds himself on a road trip with none other than notorious criminal Molly Moskins. If he is to arrest Corrina Corrina and solve the YIP YAP case, Timmy, his sidekick polar bear Total, and Molly Moskins must go on the run!

Alcatraz Smedry has made it to the Free Kingdoms. Unfortunately, so have the evil Librarians – including his mother... Now all Alcatraz has to do is find a traitor among the Knights of Crystallia, try to be friends with his very unfriendly father and get his friend Bastille reinstated as a real knight. No pressure!

Narrator: tbc ISBN: 9781510022621 Duration: 6.5hrs

PA8

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