School Holiday Sale: YA Fantasy

A classic Little Golden Book by Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown and beloved illustrator Garth Williams. A classic Little Golden Book by Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown and beloved illustrator Garth Williams. Scuppers the Dog wants to be a sailor. He was born at sea and he wants nothing more than to return to water. Finally, after a...

From Australia's favourite storyteller comes a story that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery. Once upon a time, in a dark city far away, there lived a boy called Walter, who had nothing but his name to call his own ... The handwritten book, with its strangely vivid illustrations, has been hidden in...

Since their takeover of Obernewtyn, the secret community of Misfits has flourished, protected by their remoteness. Led by Elspeth Gordie, whose extraordinary powers set her apart even among her Misfit friends, an expedition sets out to rescue a powerful Misfit in a distant part of the Land. Only she knows the enormity of their task. But for her is yet...

Six kids search for a new place to call home in this middle-grade graphic novel debut by comic creators Cait May and Trevor Bream, for fans of Marvel’s Runaways and The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag. Another Kind is not your average monster story. Tucked away in a government facility nicknamed the Playroom, six not-quite-human kids learn to control...

This is not the fairytale you remember. But it's one you won't forget. A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earth's fate hinges on one girl... Cinder, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she...

The #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventures in the fifth book in the action-packed Broken Code story arc. The time has come to return to the Dark Forest. ThunderClan’s deputy, Squirreflight, has vanished with the cat now known to be an impostor, sowing suspicion and mistrust among the five Clans. The cause of their ancestors’ silence...

The #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventures in the fourth book in the action-packed Broken Code story arc. Exiled after a battle that left all five Clans devastated, ThunderClan’s loyal deputy, Squirrelflight, must bring to light an earth-shattering truth: the identity of the cat ruling ThunderClan while wearing Bramblestar’s face. While the fate of his body...

An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors comic. In this Super Edition, set during the events of The Broken Code, respected ThunderClan warrior Graystripe seeks a path to the Clan’s future by returning to his past—and the Moonstone in the Clans’ old forest territory. Graystripe served ThunderClan for many...

Don't miss these Warriors manga adventures! A full-colour collection of three graphic novel adventures from the world of Erin Hunter’s Warriors series—never before available in colour! This epic volume includes all three books in the Ravenpaw’s Path graphic novel trilogy: Shattered Peace, A Clan in Need, and The Heart of a Warrior. Set after the events of the first Warriors...

Newleaf is coming, and Leafstar is proud to see SkyClan thriving under her leadership. The woods are brimming with prey, the warriors den is full, and Leafstar is expecting kits of her own. But a stranger is lurking near SkyClan’s territory, and Leafstar’s newborn kits—and the rest of the young Clan—could be in serious danger. Warriors Manga by Erin Hunter...

The warrior cats leap off the page in this full-colour graphic novel adventure—a stand-alone story set in the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series. After recovering from the dog attack she survived as an apprentice, Brightheart is once again a warrior of ThunderClan. But moons of battle and betrayal have left her with lingering suspicions about where her...

Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues with the second book in the New Prophecy series! The second book in this second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy #2: Moonrise, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans. Moons have passed since six cats set out on a journey to save their Clans....

Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues with the fourth book in the New Prophecy series! The fourth book in this second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy #4: Starlight, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans. Before there is peace, blood will spill blood.... The Clans have finally arrived in their...

Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: The New Prophecy—now featuring fierce new art. The sixth book in this second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy #6: Sunset, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans. As shadows of the past continue to plague the forest, Brambleclaw is haunted by a...

Will is at the annual Ranger Gathering, but Halt is investigating mysterious happenings in the west. When he does finally return, it's with bad news. Hibernia is in turmoil. A false religious cult calling themselves the Outsiders are sowing confusion and sedition, and five of the six Hibernian kingdoms have been undermined. Now the sixth, Clonmel, is in danger. Halt,...

When the worlds of Ranger's Apprentice and Brotherband cross over, action and adventure are guaranteed! King Duncan of Araluen has an urgent mission for Hal and the Heron brotherband. One assassination attempt on his daughter Cassandra was foiled, but the would-be killers are from the deadly Scorpion cult, and they won’t be satisfied until they have completed their task. The...

A new companion book to the bestselling Kane Chronicles series by Rick Riordan Greetings, initiate! Carter Kane, here. Congratulations on reaching Brooklyn House in one piece. You are quite clearly descended from Egyptian royalty, with magical powers gifted from the gods. But what good is power without knowing how to use it? That's where this training manual comes in. It's...

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER...

Be careful what you wish for! Jump into Aphmau: Searching for Home, the Minecraft-inspired, brand-new graphic novel from the #1 female gamer on YouTube, Aphmau! Aphmau is the new girl in town, and after a rough first day at school—thanks, Stacy—she’s unsure if anyone will come to her birthday party. Thankfully, the super cute and mysterious Aaron comes through and...

Create magical fingerprinted unicorns and fairies using the ink pads provided. Follow the step-by-step ideas to fill the spaces in the book with fluttering fairies and prancing unicorns. There's no need to buy paints or inks; just use the seven bright colours on the inkpad attached to the back cover. Fingerprint Activities Unicorns and Fairies by Fiona Watt offers an...

An immersive fantasy, filled with dark magic, mystery and romance, from the author of The Dark Tide. Cursed to haunt the river running through the magical spa town where she drowned, water nymph Gisela dreams of returning to the living world and the family she left behind. All it takes to regain her humanity is a kiss from a mortal......

Will is small for his age, but agile and energetic. All his life, he has dreamed of becoming a great knight like the father he never knew, so he is devastated when he is rejected as an apprentice to Castle Redmont's Battleschool. Instead, he is apprenticed to Halt, the mysterious Ranger whose uncanny ability to move unseen is thought to...

The Raven Boys is the first book in the highly anticipated graphic novel adaptations of the New York Times bestselling YA series, The Raven Cycle. In a young-adult market crowded with copycats, it's refreshing to find a book that blazes a path as unique as Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Boys. — LA Times Book Review Blue Sargent has always felt...

The first in one of the greatest fantasy sequences of our time. The first book of Earthsea is a tale of wizards, dragons, and terrifying shadows. The island of Gont is a land famous for wizards. Of these, some say the greatest—and surely the greatest voyager—is the man called Sparrowhawk. As a reckless, awkward boy, he discovered the great power...

Spark Hunter by Sonya Wilson is the winner of the Best First Book Award in the 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. The judges praised it, saying: 'Perfectly pitched for middle fiction readers. Making this story's light shine bright is te reo Māori blended throughout and a cast of supporting characters that are easily recognisable.' Something...

Enter a magical world where unicorns sleep under starry skies, graze in sunny meadows, fly around a majestic rainbow, and roam the garden of an ice castle. With over 250 stickers of unicorns, flowers, and other adorable creatures, including 80 extra-special sparkly stickers, Unicorns Sticker Book offers a delightful experience to decorate the pages.

One of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved classics, Totoro celebrates its 25th anniversary! The beloved animation classic by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, My Neighbor Totoro, is now a novel. This edition features original illustrations by Miyazaki himself, accompanying a story by veteran children’s author Tsugiko Kubo. Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The thrilling, heartfelt finale to the New York Times bestselling Hooky series, based on the beloved WEBTOON comic. Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king—and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian—Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and...

Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant lift-the-flap, pop-up board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo. Take a stroll through the deep dark wood to find out who is scared of the Gruffalo! Lift the flaps to see Mouse, Owl, Snake and Fox pop up off the page - and...

This special 25th anniversary edition of The Gruffalo is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans, featuring special bonus content to enjoy! A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens...

A magical new story in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series! Poppy the fairy wishes she could fly as high as all of her friends, but there's just one thing — her wings are very small! When Poppy spots a lost gnome far from his glade, she is determined to use her wings and get him to safety....

When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats and cockroaches co-exist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor’s arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland’s uncertain future. But Gregor...

A collection of short stories perfect for children aged five from the world's best-loved storyteller! Read about the time the pixies moved into the playroom and when a cloak that could make you invisible vanished in this exciting collection of short stories from Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged five and up! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children...

A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS New York Times #1 bestselling authors Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro collaborate again on a new adventure in which demigod Nico di Angelo teams up with his half-sister Hazel Levesque to protect... monsters? A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and...

This is the story of how I became my sister… A spine-tingling mystery set in a creepily atmospheric boarding school. Ivy must uncover the secrets behind her twin sister Scarlet’s disappearance before it’s too late. When troublesome Scarlet mysteriously disappears from Rookwood School, the terrifying Miss Fox invites her quiet twin sister Ivy to ‘take her place’. Ivy reluctantly agrees...

The Adventure Begins. A beautiful paperback edition of The Magician's Nephew, book one in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them....

Dance with the fairies as they skip and pirouette around Fairyland. Dress the fairies for dancing with elegant swans, waltzing with swirling snowflakes, and having their wishes granted by their fairy godmother in this magical addition to the best-selling Sticker Dolly Dressing Ballet Fairies series. All the scenes are inspired by themes and dances in well-known classical ballets.

A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book, he discovers a mysterious world of enchantment— but a world that is falling into decay. The great task of making things well again falls on Bastian, and...

Join Sparkle the unicorn and all your favourite characters from the Land of Nod in this Ten Minutes to Bed: Bedtime Little Library! Meet all your favourite bedtime friends in this Little Library. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home or on the move. And once you've enjoyed the stories, the four books...

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn by Rhiannon Fielding Twinkle the unicorn has a knack for finding adventure... but will she get to bed on time? Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of magic, sparkle and rainbows... and one naughty little unicorn! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten-minute countdown to bed is at...

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer as they grow some misbehaving mermaids in this underwater rhyming adventure. Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees! A new customer at the shop buys some mermaid seeds, and Sarah is only too happy to help him grow them. But when the plants are accidentally given...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. ‘One child a week is fifty-two a year. Squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear.’ This is a story about REAL WITCHES. Real witches dress in ordinary clothes, have ordinary jobs, and look very much like...

Dare you enter the world of MONSTERS? The beloved World’s Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You’ve met the world’s worst children, the world’s worst parents, the world’s worst teachers and the world’s worst pets – but are you ready for the world’s worst monsters? If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves, or mummies, DO NOT...

What would happen if Sleeping Beauty had to create a poisoned apple, and Snow White faced off against a dragon? Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this series, where there's a magical mix-up for every princess! As a baby, Rose was cursed to meet a mysterious fate on her thirteenth birthday. Unclear on the exact details, no one's more surprised...

A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school – the Ironsword Academy! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages! Morgan, Ash, and the rest of the...

What would happen if Cinderella found herself in the beast's castle, and Beauty woke up wearing glass slippers? Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this new tween series, where there's a magical mix-up for every princess! Twelve-year-old Ella dreams of adventure, but she's stuck with a stepfamily who treat her like a maid. So when she unexpectedly — magically —...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Overworld, the zombies have returned! Bobbie is on a mission. She's already survived one encounter with Logan, the zombie-herding jerk who attacked her village and turned her brother into a zombie. Now she won't rest until she stops his evil plan to conquer the Overworld with his zombie...

The complete collection of the bestselling children’s fantasy adventure trilogy, in this beautiful slipcase edition. Believing is just the beginning … When Arthur and Rose were little, they were heroes in the Land of Roar, an imaginary world that they found by climbing through the folding bed in their grandad’s attic. Now the twins are eleven, and Roar is just...

The Dragon Girls series by Maddy Mara is a captivating adventure that follows the journey of three girls as they discover their destinies as dragon protectors of the magical forest of Emberstone. Throughout these first twelve books, Azmina, Willa, and Naomi embark on thrilling quests, facing challenges and overcoming fears while forging unbreakable bonds with their spirit dragons. Readers will...

Wings of Fire: the First Fifteen Books by Tui T. Sutherland is a captivating series that brings to life the epic world of dragons and their gripping adventures. This box set includes the first fifteen books of the series, offering readers the complete journey filled with heroism, friendship, and an endless battle between good and evil. Sutherland's storytelling weaves together...

Mina the Lightning Dragon (Dragon Girls #14) by Maddy Mara brings Mina, Hana, and Zora back to the Magic Forest for another epic adventure. The girls cherish the time spent together, and it becomes even more special when they can do it as Storm Dragons! With support from her twin sister and cousin, Mina must harness her instincts and use...

The wonderful world of the Disney Princesses is just a wish away with this collection of magical tales! Join Ariel as she plays in the waves with her sisters, learn about perseverance with Rapunzel, and explore Motunui with Moana. Full of gorgeous illustrations and inspiring stories, this is the perfect treasury for your little royal. Disney Princess: My Deluxe Treasury...

The hilarious children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross. On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are ludicrous, the school dinners are disgusting, and the teachers are terrifying. When Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises that...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Neverending Story. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world – including this highly anticipated 45th anniversary edition of The Neverending Story. "Only the right name gives beings and things their reality. A wrong name makes everything unreal. That's what lies do."...

In this stunning ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power – and evil. Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she's facing impossible choices: When to act. When to trust. When to let go. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan...

Rediscover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the final book of the critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series from the bestselling author of The Cruel Prince – Holly Black. The time has come for Roiben's coronation, and pixie Kaye is sure of one thing – she loves him. When she declares herself to Roiben during the celebration, he's...

As the train Wolf Girl is driving hurtles towards the locked gates of an enemy city, the last thing Gwen expects to see out the window is her long-lost sister! Soon the pack are on an epic chase, encountering deadly enemies and plenty of prehistoric surprises. But just when things seem most dire, help arrives in an unexpected form! Crash...

The most magical gift for anyone who loves the wizarding world! A stunning, interactive collector's set featuring the first three books in J.K. Rowling's spellbinding Harry Potter series, designed and illustrated by MinaLima – the acclaimed studio behind the iconic graphics of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. Experience J.K. Rowling's first three Harry Potter stories as never before!...

Unravelled is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, following fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Skandar. While his friends faced their own challenges in Stellarlune, Keefe was in the human world. Where did...

'Splendidly inventive, expertly controlled, full of passion and compassion, and a narrative I would give four fingernails to have thought of.' — David Hill 'A compelling and lovingly crafted novel.' — David Mitchell The same evening Josh Underhill went missing, the black horse appeared on the hill above the house. Thirteen-year-old Ella knows that words are powerful. So she should...

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling takes readers on a thrilling journey into the magical world where Harry embarks on his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The tranquillity of Harry's summer is disrupted by alarming news of a dangerous wizard, Sirius Black, who has escaped from the infamous Azkaban prison. Rumoured to...

Step back into the magical universe of J.K. Rowling with the entrancing narrative of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. As Harry embarks on his second year at the prestigious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he soon realises that this year promises to be even more challenging and ominous than the last. Whispers echo through the hallowed halls...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan is the highly anticipated, brand-new adventure following the number one bestseller, Chalice of the Gods. The original hero. A brand-new adventure. Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times—battling monsters, Titans, even death himself—so graduating high school should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation...