Brilliantly funny new series about the bravest scaredy-cat in the world

 Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat (except he is). When a trip to the Space Museum goes terrifyingly wrong, Sam begins a mission to prove to the school bully, and all of his friends, that he is a fearless space adventurer.

 A truly laugh-out-loud, voice-led and madcap story of ghost hunting, snakes and mischievous pet cats called Butterbutt, perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Wilf the Mighty Worrier and Barry Loser, and readers aged six plus.

 Look out for Sam's jawsome follow-up adventure - Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Sharks! coming in July 2018.

 Katie and Kevin Tsang met in in 2008 while studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Since then they have lived on three different continents and travelled to over 40 countries together. In 2015 they got married in Palm Springs, California. Kevin was born in Copenhagen and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of Sam Wu's experiences are based on Kevin's childhood. He currently works as a healthcare technology consultant.

 Katie was born and raised in Southern California and also writes YA as Katherine Webber.

 Katie and Kevin currently live in London.

 Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts is their first joint novel.

Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts!

The second hilarious story about the irrepressible penguins of City Zoo, from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. One of the fantastic titles in the Awesome Animals series - the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize winning authors.

 Two baby penguins are missing and the rest of the City Zoo penguins set out across the zoo on a daring rescue. They hang with the monkeys, fish for clues in the aquarium and try not to get spotted in the leopard's lair on a fast-paced adventure full of fun.

Penguin Pandemonium - The Rescue

Brilliantly funny new young series about the bravest scaredy-cat in the world

 Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat (except when he is). And when a shark TOTALLY tries to eat him at the local aquarium, he decides he's not going to take any more chances. So at his friend's birthday party at the beach, Sam refuses to dip even a toe in the water. Nothing could go wrong now, could it?

 A wonderful belly-laugh of a book, perfect for young fans of Tom Gates and Pamela Butchart.

 Also look out for Sam is NOT Afraid of Ghosts and Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of the Dark!

 Katie and Kevin Tsang met in in 2008 while studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Since then they have lived on three different continents and travelled to over 40 countries together.

 Kevin was born in Copenhagen and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of Sam Wu's experiences are based on Kevin's childhood. Katie was born and raised in Southern California. She has previously worked at Booktrust and also writes YA as Katherine Webber.

 Katie and Kevin currently live in London. Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks is the second book they have written together.

Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks!

The second book in this sparkling, magical new series about Jessica, the ten-year-old witch-in-training. Writing that fizzes.that will enchant every 7 - 9 year old, especially girls.

 In Witch-in-Training: Flying Lessons ten-year-old Jessica learns the art of flying on a broomstick, using all the twigs to max effect, especially the Eject twig for getting rid of unwanted goblins. In this second title, Jessica learns Spelling and Charming under the watchful eye of Miss Strega. Jess soon learns to interpret the spellings; Grate Polish for Gnats' Spittle, Bath Plugs spell Bats' Legs and, of course, Ten-amp Plugs spell Teenage Slugs! But putting together all the ingredients to make a spell, or charm a frog are another matter and Jess makes more than a few mistakes in this second phase of her training. More fizzing fun with Jessica, Miss Strega and that lovey of the witch-world Hecate Darling.not to mention a few cats, night-in-gales and other familiars.

Spelling Trouble

The brilliantly funny fourth book in the SAM WU series, starring the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Tom Fletcher, Pamela Butchart and

 Humza Arshad's Badman. 

 Sam Wu is NOT afraid of anything. Well, maybe some things. Like ghosts, sharks . the dark's pretty worrying too. And not to mention SPIDERS! But Sam's not going to let anyone know. And so when Tulip, the school tarantula, disappears from her cage, Sam decides it's up to him and his friends to save the school from the eight-legged escapee .

 Common childhood fears dealt with in a hilarious, sensitive and accessible way.

 Also by Katie and Kevin Tsang:Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts 9781405287517Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks 9781405287524Sam Wu is Not Afraid of the Dark 9781405287531

 Katie and Kevin Tsang met in in 2008 while studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Since then they have lived on three different continents and travelled to over 40 countries together. They currently live in London.

 Kevin was born in Copenhagen and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of Sam Wu's experiences are based on Kevin's childhood (he's feeling much more confident now). Katie was born and raised in Southern California. She has previously worked at Booktrust, the UK's largest children's reading charity, and also writes YA fiction as Katherine Webber.

Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Spiders!

The first title in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author Maeve Friel. On Jessica's tenth birthday she discovers she is a young witch.

 The first in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author, Maeve Friel. Jessica thinks she is an ordinary ten-year-old girl but by the end of this first book, she is on the way to becoming a very bright young witch! When she sees the broomstick for sale outside Miss Strega's hardware shop, Jessica is intrigued. for on the price label it also says: Flying Lessons Extra. Jessica can't resist peeking inside the shop and ends up beginning her first lesson in witchcraft. Jessica learns that there is more to learn about flying a broomstick than meets the eye. First, you have to use the branches as gears - so the twigs must be in front of you, not behind you as every other witchy book show. The foremost twigs are for twirling, zooming, spinning, ducking, diving, moon-vaulting, and star falling. The Eject twig, is for getting rid of unwanted hangers on, Goblins, dragons - any sort of pest that tries to hitch a ride. Join Jess as she works towards her Flying Certificate and becomes a GASP of BR[EATH] in other words, a Graduate Airborne Spinner of Broom Riders [Earth and the Heavens]!

Flying Lessons

Parfois, après une mauvaise journée, on rêverait d'être quelqu'un d'autre : un oiseau pour s'envoler très haut, un écureuil pour se réfugier dans un arbre, un chien pour faire des trous partout, un gorille des montagnes ou un tigre féroce... On voudrait être plus fort, plus grand ou tout petit... Et si on commençait par penser à toutes ces choses qu'on sait pourtant si bien faire ? Lire, chanter, rêver ... qui nous rendent unique et extraordinaire ! Un album aux illustrations pleines d'entrain et d'énergie, pour renforcer la confiance en soi des jeunes enfants. Un texte en rimes rempli de positivité pour dire aux enfants de tout âge qu'ils sont extraordinaires.

Tu es extraordinaire !

An enchanting new adventure for Jessica, everyone's favourite Witch-in-Training, and her teacher Miss Strega.

 "Prrrrrrooom, " Jessica purred, in a very pleased voice. "I'm a cat."

 Jessica is learning the Witch Switch - how to magically change shape. But although being a cat can be great fun, it's also a tiny bit scary. What happens if a Witch Switch goes wrong! Meanwhile, what happens if an Ordinary Person finds out about the goings on at Miss Strega's shop?

Witch Switch

A fifth magical adventure about everyone's favourite witch-in-training.

 Witches and magic, spells and potions. there's so much to learn when you are a witch-in-training!

 The fifth adventure for ten-year-old Jessica, who is training to be a witch with the legendary Miss Strega. Jess discovers that flying wasn't always as simple as jumping on a broom and that, long ago, witches had to fight for the right to fly. To find out more, Jessica learns how to Spell Backwards, that is, to go back in time.

Broomstick Battles

An unforgettably funny, animal adventure story about a little bird with big dreams from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. One of the fantastic titles in the brand new Awesome Animals series - the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize winning authors.

 Rory the rockhopper penguin loves showing off, but with few visitors to the zoo, life has become a little dull. If things don't improve the zoo might have to close.

 So when the keepers install PENGUINCAM Rory grabs his chance with both flippers, organising a dazzling penguin talent show to pull in the crowds.

Penguin Pandemonium

The brilliantly funny and final book in the SAM WU series, starring the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of STEM, Tom Fletcher, Pamela Butchart and Sam Copeland's CHARLIE CHANGES INTO A CHICKEN and from the author pair behind new middle grade fantasy DRAGON MOUNTAIN.

 Sam Wu is not afraid of many things. Definitely not ghosts, sharks, the dark, spiders or EVEN zombies! But space, well .

 When Sam gets the chance to go to Space Camp with his friends this summer, he has never been more excited. He is desperate for everyone to love it as much as he does - and together win the Space Camp Challenge trophy!

 But not everybody at Space Camp is ready to be a team player and for Sam it's starting to look like winning the trophy might be as difficult as landing on the moon!

 A wonderfully funny and reassuring read for every child staying away from home for the very first time.

 Common childhood fears dealt with in a hilarious, sensitive and accessible way.

 Also by Katie and Kevin Tsang:Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts 9781405287517Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks 9781405287524Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of the Dark 9781405287531Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Spiders 9781405294287Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Zombies 9781405295727

 Katie and Kevin Tsang met in in 2008 while studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Since then they have lived on three different continents and travelled to over 40 countries together. They currently live in London.

 Kevin was born in Copenhagen and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of Sam Wu's experiences are based on Kevin's childhood (he's feeling much more confident now). Katie was born and raised in Southern California. She has previously worked at Booktrust, the UK's largest children's reading charity, and also writes YA fiction as Katherine Webber. As well as the brilliant Sam Wu books for young readers, Katie and Kevin write middle grade fantasy adventure series Dragon Realm.

Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Space!

Join Jessica, everyone's favourite witch-in-training, for four sparkling stories in one magical book.

 On Jessica's tenth birthday, she discovers that she is a witch! With Miss Strega as her teacher, and a broomstick to fly, Jessica is ready to begin her training.

 In 'Flying Lessons', she must learn how to use a broomstick - with calamitous results. In 'Spelling Trouble', Jessica performs a Transformation spell on Miss Strega, but can she change her teacher back? In 'Charming or What?', Jessica is at summer school with an exciting new teacher, Pelagia, who used to be a pirate! In 'Brewing Up', Jessica and Miss Strega fly off to the Witches' Market to get ingredients for their spells.

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