Things have never been easy for Oscar. A ghetto nerd living with his Dominican family in New Jersey, he's sweet but disastrously overweight, and keeps falling hopelessly in love. Poor Oscar may never get what he wants, thanks to the Fuku - the curse that has haunted his family for generations.

The gripping conclusion a thrilling fantasy adventure trilogy filled with necromancy and bone-chilling magic from the bestselling US author of the Nightrunner series.

From the bestselling author of Conversations with the Fat Girl, a story about love, insecurity, families and just how important it is to be seen for who you really are.

The nine surviving children of the Hegarty clan gather in Dublin for the wake of their wayward brother Liam. It wasn't the drink that killed him - it was what happened to him as a boy in his grandmother's house, in the winter of 1968. This novel is about love and disappointment, about thwarted lust and limitless desire.

Ruby's brothers and sisters are always racing off in search of adventure. But little Ruby likes to take things slowly, in her own time. She prefers to look at all the lovely things that surround her - which is just as well, for when the ducklings get lost in a storm, it's down to Ruby to find the way home!

Harper Connelly finds dead people - and a cold case suddenly becomes too hot to handle ...

Building the momentum in the brand new mass market Arthur series in the popular 8 x 8 format!

Lily seems like the only sensible one in her freakish family. Her brother Lonnie keeps dropping in and out of courses, her mother works too hard and her Nan has an imaginary friend. Ages 12+. Shortlisted for CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2007.

Pippi Longstocking is funny and feisty. This edition of the original Pippi Longstocking story celebrates Pippi's 50th anniversary in the UK.

A story in which three baby owls wake up one night in their hole in a tree to find that their mother has gone. Darkness gathers and the owls grow anxious, until at last she returns and they bounce up and down with joy. Illustrated by Patrick Benson in full colour.

The second exciting novel in this original, compelling and bestselling series.

If Ellie is to find her brother, she must be like Argent, behave like the other girl would. Follow Argent's way, a spiral way, outside the edges of reality. And just as Argent gets help from the mysterious Lukos, could another outsider, living on the fringes of society help Ellie in her hunt for her brother? Ages 10+ years.

Susan and Charles return to Uncle Farley's house for what they are sure will be the most exciting summer of their lives, and can't wait to learn of Drift House's secrets. But things start off much sooner than they might think when a tidal wave washes Drift House out to sea - with Susan and Farley on board.

Bound by a prophecy, the male heirs of Skala are excluded from power until the rule of a tyrant Queen provokes a revolt. Chaos ensues and, as female claimants to the throne are in danger, when the King's sister gives birth to twins - a boy and a girl- their father, a wizard, make plans for them.

The second volume of a thrilling fantasy adventure trilogy filled with necromancy and bone-chilling magic from the bestselling US author of the Nightrunner series.

When millionaire Dean Robillard meets Blue Bailey, she couldn't be more down on her luck; her ex has stolen all her money and she's got no place to go. The two find themselves thrown together and soon Blue has moved into his home and is merrily turning his world upside down. Their attraction is mutual but can their relationship really survive?

Sara Paretsky's new standalone novel is a searing portrait of the lives of ordinary Americans today.

New cover reissue of best-selling author, Nick Butterworth's, fun-filled festive book, fastened with a red ribbon and a jingling bell.

An illustrated children's book about Andy, a boy with autism. Rosie, the watchful and protective sister, supplies background on Andy and autism, as well as a sibling's perspective.

In the bitter cold of Danish Jutland, where the sea freezes over and the Nazis have yet to invade, a young girl dreams of one day going on a great journey to Siberia, while her beloved brother Jesper yearns for the warmer climes of Morocco. Their home, with a mother who sings hymns all day and a silent father, is as cold as their surroundings.