Secondhand Children's Fiction Books

Gregor and Boots must return to the Underland to help ward off a plague. It is spreading fast, and when it claims one of Gregor's family, he begins to truly...

The thirteenth (lucky for us!) title in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Having two sets of grandparents is turning out to be very good for me....

H.I.V.E. (Higher Institute of Villainous Education) is a top-secret school of applied villainy where children with a precocious gift for wrongdoing are sent to develop their talents into criminal mastermind....

From number one bestselling author David Walliams comes another heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure Stella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall. But awful Aunt Alberta and...

"My mother chose Clover because she wanted me to have a lucky name. Four-leaved clovers are considered very lucky, I believe."Clover Moon lives in poverty-stricken Victorian London, and her brilliant...

"Fizzing with fun. From friendship dramas to family catastrophes, it's a perfect choice for fans of funny!" - Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.GWelcome to the hilarious...

Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to...

Everyone wanted to break me. But stars aren't broken, they explode. And I was the ultimate supernova. My name was Jude. They called me Judy. I was beautiful either way.School...

A GORGEOUSLY GOTHIC, WICKEDLY FUNNY NEW SERIES FROM WITCH WARS ILLUSTRATOR LAURA ELLEN ANDERSON Welcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are...

Ancient castles, yummy French food and deep, dark forests - sounds like the perfect holiday!Megan's really looking forward to the summer holidays - her whole family is going to France,...

Mr Mack is out of a job and sets his mind to inventions - whilst unbeknownst to him Mrs Mack decides to walk around the world without telling anyone. Unfortunately...

The aftermath of a mountain-climbing accident, a petrolhead neighbour, a troubled little brotherwhat boy wouldnt prefer the company of the Greek gods, astronomists and his best friend, Attila the Pun?After...

Join Vetman, Imogen, Findlay and a whole cast of incredible bionic animals as they save animal companions everywhere from the evil plans of The Man With No Name - just...

A fictionalised account of the life of James Lovett, son of Lord Dunmain, set in 1730s Dublin and colonial America.Dublin. A city in flux, its population swelling, a place of...

A sequel to the universally acclaimed Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, continuing in the story of the Logan family in Mississippi during the Depression. The children, especially Cassie, are...

A funny, big-hearted novel about loving yourself for being exactly who you are! When a mega-famous pop group announces a competition for fans to be part of their next music...

Book 2: The Louise trilogyOver a century has elapsed since Louise sat for her portrait. The painting has passed from person to person, unsigned and unvalued. Then, in 1792, as...

Philip's mum has breast cancer. Philip wants to be a stand-up comedian like his hero, Harry Hill. Now he has to find the funny side of an unfunny subject, to...

MORTAL ENGINES launched Philip Reeve's brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. The feature film is coming in December...

A thrilling and moving novel about an extraordinary animal caught up in a very human war, for anyone who loved The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips or The Butterfly Lion......

A dark and supernatural contemporary teen debut by multi-talented author and journalist Caroline O'Donoghue."So gripping, so intriguing, so layered - All Our Hidden Gifts feels like a book that should...

Set ten years after the events in "Risen", "Dark Waters" continues our hero's story. After he saved the world from Inquisitor Mendoza's madness and the Titan's wrath, he joined the...

'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans'A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small' Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour ....

After a summer spent on dusty bookshop shelves sellotaped on special offer to a dictionary, Penny the Pencil is thrilled to be bought by 8-year-old Ralph the day before school...

MORE HOPE. MORE HEART . . . MORE FOOL YOU.Matt and Sophia live in the same city, but they come from opposite sides of the track. By rights they should...

Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! When naughty George and Harold hypnotise their headteacher, they accidentally create the greatest superhero in the...

Mermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda, along with Steve the talking seahorse, are trapped aboard the spooky ship the Merry Mary, heading for the legendary (and super-stylish) Crocodile Kingdom. On land,...

Events take an unexpected turn in this ninth awesome foray into the worlds of the Demonata... The Disciples are being manipulated by beings older than time. Only Kernel Fleck knows...

The powerful new novel from the master storyteller - inspired by the true story of one man who might have stopped World War II. 1940. The train is under attacks...

Big Nate is back the fifth instalment of his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'....

Ryan is about to board a plane, knowing that the next twenty-four hours will change everything. His mission is to stop the biggest terrorist attack America's ever seen.Ryan works for...

"Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock, but that's nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me with his new found fitness regime. He...

When Tom meets Spider he is sure he has found a friend for life. But their companionship does not run smoothly. Spider can't help being the naughty puppy that he...

Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ... _______________FOYLES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award_______________'An amazing adventure story, told with sparkling style...

Gilly Hopkins is a tough operator - she's super-cool and super-intelligent. And Gilly's not going to be 'had' by anyone: teacher, social worker or foster parent. All she wants is...

Led by Hanno and Ira Hath, thirty-two mostly Manth survivors of the fall of the Mastery search for the fabled Homeland. Ira knows that as long as she feels the...

No school for two whole weeks - YEAH! I can forget ALL about lessons (and irritating things like Marcus Meldrew) and concentrate on good stuff like: Inventing new ways to...

The follow up to the critically acclaimed children's title The Book of Learning. * A magical story with an Irish setting for readers aged 9-12 years; appeals to both boys...

A brilliant and brand new story of swords, sand and sorcery from the endless imagination that brought you The Saga of Darren Shan and the Demonata. New characters - same...

The epic tale of the vampire Larten Crepsley continues. The question is - how far can Larten go... alone? Free from their mentor Seba Nile, Larten Crepsley and Wester Flack...

Following the massive success of the Demonata series, Darren Shan is back where it all started - telling the life story of the vampire Larten Crepsley. Spanning centuries and continents,...

Becca Hart has secretly wanted to act on stage for as long as she could remember-it's all she ever thinks about. Determined to make her dream come true Becca tries...

The second book in the gripping fantasy-adventure series, packed with code-breaking, cyber-technology and a boy hero with a supernatural destiny.Twelve year-old genius William Wenton is still getting used to his...