Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale

Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale
Author: Hannah Durkan
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2022-05-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510109609

*Winner of the Northern Writers' Award 2020* 'A thrilling tale of intrigue and adventure in the clouds, full of wonderful creatures, mind-boggling gadgets, bravery, kindness and hope' Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander When Zeina Starborn's dream of exploring the skies becomes a reality, she finds herself in a daring adventure beyond her wildest imagination. Meet explorers, inventors, and mighty sky whales in this richly inventive fantasy, perfect for 9+ fans of BRIGHTSTORM and ORPHANS OF THE TIDE. Zeina Starborn spends her days dreaming of adventure in the sky and escaping the smog-filled city of Ravenport. So, when she wins the chance to visit the famous Willoughby Whale Hotel - a ginormous structure built on the back of a flying whale - Zeina grabs it. Even clashing with Jackson, spoiled heir to the Willoughby fortune, can't dampen her excitement. But a series of clues makes her question what she's been told about this dazzling world of inventors, explorers and mighty sky whales. Zeina and Jackson must put aside their differences to uncover the secret plot around them as they embark on the journey of a lifetime.

Zeina Starborn and the Emerald King

Zeina Starborn and the Emerald King
Author: Hannah Durkan
Publisher: Zeina Starborn
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781510111851

The thrilling new fantasy adventure in the ZEINA STARBORN series, perfect for 9+ fans of BRIGHTSTORM and ORPHANS OF THE TIDE. For Zeina and Jackson, life has changed dramatically. Now on the run with the fearsome sky pirates, The Smog Rats, their days are full of adventure. Still, Zeina is excited to be safe for a week or two when she and The Smog Rats attend the infamous Solstice Festival in a grand but secretive palace built by the ice bears. As humans are usually forbidden to attend and celebrate the Gathering - the only gathering of horned sky whales left, which happens only once every 10 years - she and Jackson are honoured. But things aren't quite right. From crumbling ice structures to the strange behaviour of the new Emerald King, there are signs everywhere that this festival has an ulterior purpose. Zeina and Jackson must battle both familiar foes and new adversaries in order to halt the invention of a new, cruel technology that would prove devastating to The Smog Rats cause and change the world of the sky whales forever.

The Spectaculars: The Wild Song Contest

The Spectaculars: The Wild Song Contest
Author: Jodie Garnish
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2024-03-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1835406947

Secrets and sabotage plunge Harper into danger in her second year at the Wondria, a magical travelling theatre school. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The Greatest Showman. Harper can't wait for her second year of Spectacular training, where a song can send you on a rollercoaster, a dance can lift you into the air, and you can send notes to your friends via a mechanical dragon. This year, her school at the Wondria is hosting the Spectacular Song Contest, where theatres from across the Hidden Peaks will compete to win the Wild Song, a powerful piece of music that can cause chaos. When the Song Contest is sabotaged, it's down to Harper and her friends to find the culprit and make sure the show can go on, before the wild magic destroys everything... Praise for The Spectaculars: "A story of magic, friendship and theatre that shines star-bright" Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows "Beautifully written, imaginative and witty, The Spectaculars immerses you in a thrilling magical world with characters you fall in love with right from the start" Hannah Durkan, author of Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale

The Sky Whale

The Sky Whale
Author: Peter J. Marsden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780955822711

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Crossing the Black Ice Bridge

Crossing the Black Ice Bridge
Author: Alex Bell
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534406522

In the final book of the whimsical Polar Bear Explorers’ Club series, Stella and the gang go on their most perilous adventure yet to find a cure for their cursed friend. Stella Starflake Pearl has been expelled from the Polar Bear Explorers’ Club. But that’s not going to stop her and the rest of the junior explorers from embarking on another exceptionally perilous expedition. It hasn’t been long since Shay was bitten by a witch wolf, but he’s in danger of turning into one himself. Only an ice queen’s long-lost spell book and Stella’s ice princess magic has the power to break the curse. The one thing standing in their way is a treacherous monolith no explorer has ever returned from…the Black Ice Bridge. In this final, daring installment of the Polar Bear Explorers’ Club series, Stella and the rest of the gang embark on their most fearsome quest yet, plagued by distrustful mermaids, screeching red devil squids, irksome trolls, and a centuries-old curse.

Shadowsea

Shadowsea
Author: Peter Bunzl
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2020-01-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1474984266

Murder, mayhem and mystery meet in the gripping Victorian world of the bestselling series,The Cogheart Adventures... Join Lily, Robert and Malkin on a fantastic voyage of terror and triumph in Shadowsea, their fourth and final adventure, from award-winning Peter Bunzl. Dark secrets never stay submerged for long. Swept into the bright hustle-bustle of New York, Lily, Robert and Malkin discover that danger lies beneath the city's surface. For there are chilling goings-on... A strange boy held captive who needs their help, and a shadowy professor with a treacherous plan. Searching for clues, Robert and Lily are plunged into deep water... But will they uncover the deadly truth in time to survive? Praise for The Cogheart Adventures: "A steampunky tale of ambition, pursuit and revenge." The Guardian "Expect thrills, mayhem and mystery." BookTrust "A delightfully badly behaved heroine, enthralling mechanicals and a stormer of a plot." Abi Elphinstone "A glittering clockwork treasure." Piers Torday

Brightstorm: A Sky-Ship Adventure

Brightstorm: A Sky-Ship Adventure
Author: Vashti Hardy
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1407185241

Twins Arthur and Maudie receive word that their father died in a failed attempt to reach South Polaris. But a mysterious clue leads the twins to question the story they've been told, and they join the crew of a new exploration attempt in the hope of learning the truth. Will Arthur and Maudie find the answers they seek?

The Weather Weaver

The Weather Weaver
Author: Tamsin Mori
Publisher: UCLan Publishing
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2021-03-04
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1912979667

11-year-old Stella has returned home to Shetland to spend the summer with her Grandpa, but it's nothing like she remembers. Grandpa is lost in his grief for Gran, the island is bleak and Stella feels trapped, until she encounters an old woman, Tamar, who can spin rainbows and call hurricanes. With the help of Nimbus, a feisty young storm cloud, Stella begins to learn the craft of weather weaving. But when her cloud brain-fogs Grandpa and The Haken (a sea witch) starts to close in, she realises that magic comes with big responsibilities. It will take all her heart and courage to face the coming storm...

Ks2 Complete Sats Practice Papers

Ks2 Complete Sats Practice Papers
Author: Richard Parsons
Publisher: Coordination Group Publication
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781847620415

KS2 Complete SATs Practice Papers - Science, Maths and English

The Week at World's End

The Week at World's End
Author: Emma Carroll
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2021-08-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0571332846

The hotly anticipated new standalone from the bestselling and award-winning Queen of Historical Fiction, Emma Carroll. Britain, 1962 'Who are you?' I asked. 'You don't know who I am? You mean, it's not been on the news?' The girl glanced from Ray to me and back again. 'It's better I don't tell you,' she said firmly. Nothing ever happens in World's End Close. So when Stevie discovers a runaway girl in her coal shed, the first thing she does is fetch her best friend, Ray. Both are dying for a bit of adventure, and when the girl begs for help, they readily agree. Yet they soon realise they've taken on more than they bargained for. The girl, Anna, reveals she's on the run from people who are trying to poison her. Meanwhile, on the news, the Americans and Russians are arguing over missiles in Cuba. As the threat of war grows, Anna's behaviour becomes more mysterious. And when Stevie unearths a dark family secret, she wonders if Anna has come to World's End Close on purpose, with a special message just for her . . . An enthralling thriller, perfect for our tumultuous times. 'The Hilary Mantel of children's fiction.' The Telegraph 'Rightfully owns the title "Queen of Historical Fiction".' BookTrust 'Historical fiction at its finest.' Bookseller 'Echoes of Michael Morpurgo and Nina Bawden.' The Times