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Ten year-old Billy's mum has just remarried and his new stepdad, Phil, is smarmy and try-hard...even if he is super rich. On top of that, Billy - and his best friend, Viv - are so unpopular at school, only the IT Club rank below them in the school food chain and the school bully keeps throwing bins at Billy's head. So, when Billy discovers his stepdad is a supervillain with an evil plan to destroy the entire world, it is the perfect excuse to break Phil and his mum up. But gathering evidence about a supervillain is harder than it looks.

When cousins Joe, Tom and Pip discover that a dangerous gang of robbers is hiding in the local area, they start an investigation straight away. But hang on a sec! Granny's book club seems to be acting rather suspiciously. For one thing, they don't seem to talk much about books. And they keep going on about a local bank. Oh no! What if the members of the book club are the true-life bank robbers? There's only one thing for it. The cousins must stop Granny getting arrested - even if it means putting themselves in danger.

Jack was sporty and outgoing. Alice was bookish and introverted. Their lives were on completely different paths. That is before the day they were in the wrong place at the wrong time: before the day their lives were torn apart in a bombing. Struggling to cope with their new worlds, their unlikely new friendship helps them find hope. But can they help each other rebuild their lives and start again?

Something steeped in shadows. A secret to everyone. Seen by no one. He stands sometimes at the window. Hidden in the corner of my eye. I know he’s there. I know he’s watching. Now my son is dead. My neighbour is not. And I’m going to find out why.

An unmissable paraquel to the internationally best-selling Skulduggery Pleasant series, The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire is at once a thrilling recap of the books so far, a reference guide to characters and a treasure-trove of bonus content. As the Skulduggery Pleasant series nears its end (again), relive the adventure in this compendium of all things Skulduggery. Featuring a unique run-down of the books so far, it also includes an invaluable reference tool for the dizzying cast of characters, as well as bonuses, surprises and a dark story all of its own.

Get ready to face your worries with Ruby, embrace your differences with Norman, understand your anger with Ravi, and make friends with Meesha! Perfect for young listeners, the Big Bright Feelings series is a gentle and engaging starting point for introducing tough topics like feelings and self-confidence.