9-12 Year Old Books

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and Nikki's BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! Oh la la! Nikki and her band are invited to Paris for a super cool photoshoot - it's a dream come true! Nikki can't wait to learn new art styles, practice her French and explore the most romantic city in the world with her crush Brandon. But when MacKenzie starts to stir trouble and invites old friend André to be their tour guide, the drama starts. Can Nikki still enjoy her dream vacay, or will it become a dorky disaster? Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781471196836 • Author: Rachel Renée Russell • Publisher:  Simon & Schuster UK • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  368 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.3 cm

Join Ash and friends for another action-packed Pokémon adventure for the ultimate Pokémon face-off! The latest adventure with Ash and Pikachu! Can you read them all? Titles in this collection: • Ash's Big Challenge • Pokemon Peril • The Orange League • Scyther vs Charizard • Race to Danger • Snow Time! • Power Up Psyduck • The Winner's Cup • The Pokemon School • Adventures on Treasure Island • Old Friends New Battles • The Catxorita Challenge • A New Beginning • Over 70 Puzzles to Solve • Mini Mazes This is the perfect gift for Pokemon fans old and new. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008644079 • Author: Pokémon • Publisher: Orchard Books Ltd • Format: Box Set

Join Percy Jackson on his adventures as he learns he's not just any ordinary kid but the son of Poseidon, Greek God of the sea. Blending modern day with ancient mythology, this story collection will fill you with wonder and excitement! Titles in this collection: • Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief • Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters • Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse • Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth • Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian The first 2 instalments of the Percy Jackson series have also been made into feature-length movies that starred Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson and Alexandra Daddario. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780141362694 • Format: Book Collection - Paperback • Author: Rick Riordan • Publisher: Penguin • Dimensions: 21 x 13 x 10 cm

Get ready to ride the Jungle Cruise with Mickey Mouse, get spooked at the Haunted Mansion with Goofy, and sample delicious popcorn with Donald Duck! With over 90 images to colour, this beautiful book really does bring the magic of Disneyland in California to life! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781838523657 • Author: Igloo Books • Publisher: Autumn • Format: Paperback • Pages: 96 • Dimensions: 29.5 x 21 x 1.2 cm

Discover the world of Shakespeare with these brilliant retellings of sixteen of the Bard's best-loved plays! This brilliant collection features more Shakespeare Stories than ever before, from the tragedy of 'Macbeth' and the epic 'The Tempest', through to the humour of 'Much Ado About Nothing'. Providing an excellent introduction to Shakespeare for younger readers, this wonderful set with engaging illustrations is perfect for those over the age of 6 years. Included in this title:• The Taming of the Shrew• The Merchant of Venice• King Lear• Julius Caesar• Much Ado About Nothing• As You Like It• Richard III• Othello, and much more!Product Information:• ISBN: 9781408344897• Author: Andrew Matthews and Tony Ross• Publisher: Orchard Books• Format: Paperback• Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 9cm

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinningout of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702313493 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 21.1 x 15 x 1.4 cm

Lottie Brooks is BACK for more extremely embarrassing adventures as she goes on holiday and gets her very first boyfriend! Things that are rubbish in my life: Have the most disgusting little brother in the entire world, have to get braces when am on the brink of having my first kiss and mum is making cottage pie for dinner. VOM. Finally summer has arrived and Lottie has BIG plans - scrolling through Instagram, dreaming about MEGA-crush Daniel and sunbathing by the pool on their family holiday to France. Then Lottie meets new CRUSH Antoine. The language is a tiny bit of a barrier but does it matter when he's THAT good looking? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780241562031 • Author: Katie Kirby • Publisher: Penguin • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 466 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 19.8 x 4cm

Lottie Brooks continues to navigate the many perils of growing up in this hilarious illustrated series for a 9-12 audience, filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and plenty of lols. Woe is me. So much is wrong in my life... Still, look like a tomato. Am stuck indoors whilst my friends go bowling without me (rude). My parents are leaving me to go out on a 'Date Night'. GROSS! After a summer of meeting handsome French boys and getting a tiny bit sunburnt. OK, fine - a lot sunburnt, Lottie's heading off on a week-long residential school trip. A whole week away from embarrassing parents and Toby's tasty air biscuits! But the trip soon turns into a total disaster. The other girls staying at the camp are MEGA-MEAN, best friend Jess is spending all her time with new girl Isha, and Lottie's diary gets stolen! Who knew a school trip could cause so much DRAMA?! Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241562055 • Author: Katie Kirby • Publisher:  Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  430 • Dimensions: 12.8 x 19.8 x 3.1 cm

Big changes are in store for Greg Heffley and his family. They are making home improvements! But with unwelcome critters, toxic mould and the walls coming down, soon Greg discovers renovations aren't all they are cracked up to be. When the dust finally settles, will the Heffleys be able to stay . . . or will they need to get out of town? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241396926 • Author: Jeff Kinney • Publisher: Puffin • Format: Paperback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5cm

Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture-book team and who are beginning to read on their own. It contains six delightful stories that children will come back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had! Stories Included: • Dragon Pox  • Ellen's Castle • Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs • Party Hoppers • Wobblesday • Love-Potion Crisps  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529096743 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  176 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 19.8 x 1.6 cm

Escape to Hogwarts with the unmissable series that has sparked a lifelong reading journey for children and families all over the world. The magic starts here. Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The magic starts here! These editions of the classic and internationally bestselling Harry Potter series are the perfect starting point for anyone who's ready to lose themselves in the greatest children's story of all time. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855652 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.3 cm

A cool kit to build your own dinosaur and discover what made T. rex the terror of its time. Combine learning with fun and build your own T. rex model, with this kit for 9-12 year olds based on a real T. rex skeleton. Children will love to learn about the mighty T. rex, as they build this 70cm-long model that’s easy to put together. Whilst assembling, they can read the accompanying book that is jam-packed with facts. Each page looks at a different part of the mighty T.rex as you piece it together, building your dinosaur know-how along the way. This exciting make-your-own dinosaur kit offers: • A model built of 80 sturdy “bones” that stands 30 cm tall and 70 cm long. • An easy to assemble kit – no need for glue, the pieces just slot together following the step-by-step instructions. • A book to learn as you build, packed with facts about this fearsome predator – its anatomy, behaviour, and habitat. • All the latest information and theories and information about T.rex, including its behaviour and whether it had feathers. Starting with the base, step-by-step photographic instructions clearly show how each stage of the model slots together. At the same time, you learn about the Cretaceous world, fossils, and paleontology. Moving onto the legs and feet, discover facts about claws, muscles, the tail, and stance. As you continue to build the model, you’ll also learn about dinosaur behaviour, speed, teeth, diet, fearsome hunting techniques, raising young, and defense. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241658956 • Author: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Hardback • Dimensions: 24 x 19.4 x 4.5cm

Nikki and her bandmates are looking forward to an AWESOME summer on tour as the opening act for the world famous Bad Boyz! The only problem? Nikki's frenemy, MacKenzie, has weaseled her way on to the tour too. And, worse still, it turns out she's going to be Nikki's new roomate!  Will Nikki survive her dream tour turning into a nightmare?! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781398527683 • Author:  Rachel Renee Russell • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK  • Format: Hardback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 13 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm

Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town in the twelfth instalment of Jeff Kinney's bestselling series. With the cold weather setting in and the stress of the Christmas holiday approaching, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family. But they soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sun-poisoning, stomach troubles and venomous creatures all threaten to ruin the family's vacation. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780141385259• Author: Jeff Kinney• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Paperback• Pages: 217• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 1.5cm

My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary: TIGHT SQUEEZE is packed full of friendship, fun and toilet jokes galore! Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy - otherwise known as the Poopies - on a series of fun adventure stories... help them to navigate their LOO roll business venture, a GRANNY showdown at the supermarket, and storm PEDRO which is blowing a STINK in the town. These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702334481 • Author: Jim Smith • Publisher: Scholastic Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm

Enjoy this 4-book set of David Owen’s Alex Neptune series! Includes: • Alex Neptune: Dragon Thief • Alex Neptune: Pirate Hunter • Alex Neptune: Monster Avenger • Alex Neptune: Zombie Fighter Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836044666 • Author: David Owen • Publisher: Usborne Publishing • Format: Box Set

Celebrate Disney's most iconic female characters in this wonderful collection of art to colour! From the bravery of Mulan to the perseverance of Moana, this book is dedicated to the Disney characters who take their dreams into their own hands. With over 90 detailed images, find your own inspiration in this empowering colouring book.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781803686837 • Author: Walt Disney • Publisher:  Autumn • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  96 • Dimensions:  21 x 1.2 x 29.7 cm

The enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear. THEIR BOND COULD SET THEM FREE . . . Rio has been sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, while his mum is in hospital. All Rio wants is for Mum to get better so he can return home. But everything changes when he joins a whale-watching trip and meets White Beak, a gentle giant of the sea. Rio forms an instant bond with the whale, and for the first time in ages he feels a spark of hope. Then White Beak goes missing and Rio may be the only person who can help. Can Rio draw on their special connection to somehow find and save his whale ...? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008412968 • Author: Hannah Gold • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 18.4 x 13.1 x 2.7cm

From the bestselling creator of Barry Loser comes Jim Smith’s brand new full-colour graphic novel series. My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary is packed full of friendship, fun and toilet jokes galore! Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy – otherwise known as the Poopies – on a series of fun adventure stories, and help them solve mysteries of the most unexpected kind… such as the case of the UNFLUSHED POOS . These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702334474 • Author: Jim Smith • Publisher: Scholastic Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 224

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: you are not alone. Matilda is a brilliant child with a magical mind. But her parents have decided she's just a nuisance who wastes too much time on reading and stories. And her headmistress Miss Trunchbull is a terrible bully, who thinks children are rotten and awful and should be locked up. Now it's time for Matilda to find the power to change her story, and show them just how extraordinary children can be . . . Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241558317 • Author: Roald Dahl • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 cm