Book Name:
The Great Pet Heist 

ISBN:
9781534455375

Author:
Emily Ecton

Publishers:
Atheneum Books (JB)  

Description:
Ever wonder what your pets get up to when you leave the house? After their owner, Mrs Food, has an unfortunate slip on a slipperier than usual tile, mostly because Butterbean had just thrown up on it, this ragtag group of pets will do whatever it takes to avoid being sent to the pound. Ocean’s Eleven meets The Secret Life of Pets in this hilarious and delightfully illustrated novel.  

Book Name:
The King’s Birthday Suit 

ISBN:
9781408860144

Author:
Peter Bently 

Publishers:
Bloomsbury (JB) 

Description:
King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third had SO many clothes it was simply absurd ...So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply cannot resist. He MUST have these new clothes! A delightful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable The Emperor’s New Clothes. 

Book Name:
The Bookshop in the Clouds 

ISBN:
9781776250806

Author:
Jaco Jacobs 

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan

Description:
Ella’s favourite shop on earth is a bookshop called Head in the Clouds. A place full of fascination and charm, where wonderful things can happen to you. A place where you can buy second-hand books smelling of mystery and adventure and daydreams (and a teeny, tiny bit of sweaty socks, to be completely honest). Between the shelves awaits an adventure that will change Ella’s life forever … if she’s brave enough. 

Book Name:
Know My Name 

ISBN:
9781776250721

Author:
Refiloe Moahloli 

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan 

Description:
Twins Rorisang and Mo are far too comfortable in their old school. They even use the school bell as their alarm clock to wake up. Mom has had enough. The new year will bring with it a new school, new friends and new challenges. A heart-warming story that celebrates family and friendship and finding your voice amidst change. 

Book Name:
Investigators 

ISBN:
9781529054378

Author:
John Patrick Green  

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan 

Description:
This goofy graphic novel series follows the super spy alligator duo – Mango and Brash, the InvestiGators - as they travel through the sewers and fight the forces of evil. With their super exciting spy technology and toilet-based travel techniques, they are undercover and on the case.

Book Name:
Potjie Pot Poems 

ISBN:
9780620906227

Author:
Liza Seele 

Publishers:
Imaginary House (JB) 

Description:
A glorious selection of amusing South African poetry. Full of light-hearted mischief and adventure. You’ll definitely recognise Morning Momster. But who’s The Hip-Hop Hare and why is Santa on Strike?

Book Name:
Just Stupid  

ISBN:
9781529022933

Author:
Andy Griffiths  

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan  

Description:
Is this the right book for you? Take the stupid test and find out! 1) Do you push doors marked 'pull' and pull doors marked 'push'? 2) Do you think that being able to stuff your mouth full of marshmallows is a sign of superior intelligence? 3) Do you worry about getting sucked into the top of escalators? This is definitely the book for you.

Book Name:
Blabber Mouth and Sticky Beak  

ISBN:
9781529022773

Author:
Morris Gleitzman  

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan  

Description:
Rowena Batts is always in trouble. She stuffs a frog into Darryn Peck’s mouth. Locks herself in the school cupboard with no key and her dad is the most embarrassing human on the planet. But it’s not easy talking your way out of trouble when you were born unable to speak…

Book Name:
That Time I got Kidnapped  

ISBN:
9780008292263

Author:
Tom Mitchell 

Publishers:
Harper Collins (JB)

Description:
Fourteen-year-old Jacob has won a once-in-a-lifetime chance to feature in a Marvel movie, shooting in Hollywood. But when he misses his connecting flight in Chicago, and catches the Greyhound bus to LA he meets Jennifer…and that’s when the real trouble starts.

Book Name:
Kid Normal 

ISBN:
9781408884539

Author:
Greg James & Chris Smith 

Publishers:
Bloomsbury (JB)

Description:
Murph Cooper has a problem. His new school is top secret and super weird. His classmates can all fly or control the weather or conjure tiny horses from thin air. And what’s Murph’s extraordinary skill? Um, oh yeah – HE HASN’T GOT ONE. With revolting supervillains lurking, is it time for Kid Normal to become a hero?

Book Name:
Adam-2 

ISBN:
9781788006101

Author:
Alastair Chisholm 

Publishers:
Nosy Crow (JB) 

Description:
Adam-2 has been locked in the basement of a lost building for over two hundred years -- until he emerges into a world ruined by a civil war between humans and advanced intelligence. Hunted by both sides, Adam discovers that he holds the key to the war, and the power to end it -- to destroy one side and save the other. But first, Adam must decide who -- and what -- he really is.

Book Name:
Potjie Pot Poems 

ISBN:
9780620906227

Author:
Liza Seele 

Publishers:
Imaginary House (JB) 

Description:
A glorious selection of amusing South African poetry. Full of light-hearted mischief and adventure. You’ll definitely recognise Morning Momster. But who’s The Hip-Hop Hare and why is Santa on Strike? 

Book Name:
Ted and His Time-Traveling Toilet 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Steven Vinacour

Publishers:
Award Publications 

Description:
When Ted accidentally discovers (don't ask!) that his toilet allows him to travel back in time to any point in history, his (slightly soggy) discoveries are only just beginning. Join Ted on his fully immersive adventure into Roman life, as he flushes himself back to ancient times to find out all he can for his half term project from the Romans themselves. 

Book Name:
The Boy Who Grew Dragons 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Andy Shepherd 

Publishers:
Piccadilly Prep (JB) 

Description:
When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! 

Book Name:
Too Small Tola 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Atinuke 

Publishers:
Walker Books (PanMacmillan)

Description:
Too Small Tola lives in a crowded flat in Lagos, in the country of Nigeria. She lives with feisty Grandmummy, brother Dapo-champion sleeper and footballer, and ‘A* student’ sister Moji. Even though Tola is too small to carry baskets, Grandmummy insists she goes to Market day. Tola proves that though she might be small…she is mighty!  

Book Name:
Grandpa Zombie 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Jaco Jacobs 

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan 

Description:
Alex’s grandpa doesn’t talk much. But he does watch a lot of travel shows on television. Strangely and rather suddenly he develops an interest in … BRAIIINNNSSS! Grandpa is turning...into a zombie. Alex has to save him. He needs a plan; he needs broccoli.  

Book Name:
Paris Cat 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Dianne Hofmeyr 

Publishers:
Tiny Owl (Johnathan Ball) 

Description:
A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris leaves her cat family behind and sets off to explore Paris. Cat meets legendary singer Edith Piaf, creates her own stunning designs at a high-fashion atelier and dances with the infamous dancer Josephine Baker and her cheetah. But soon she misses the back alleys, her friends and family.

Book Name:
Tighty Whitey Spider 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Kenn Nesbitt 

Publishers:
Penguin Randomhouse 

Description:
This poetry collection sparkles with rhymes that are full of jokes, thrills, and surprises.
Animals Doing Extreme Sports, Cats wearing Jetpacks and Parrots skydiving in nylon suits.
This will keep laughing and loving poetry..

Book Name:
Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Sam Copeland 

Publishers:
Penguin 

Description:
This is the second in the adventures of Charlie McGuffin and it sees him facing more of life's obstacles. He is still trying his best to avoid changing into animals. His friends make it their mission to help Charlie as there's always the worry that he might forget who he is and be stuck as that animal forever. This book is heart-warming, hilarious and will have you hopping with happiness.

Book Name:
Winterbourne Home for Vengeance and Valour 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Ally Carter 

Publishers:
Orchard Books (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
When 11-year-old April joins a group of kids living at Winterborne Home she doesn't expect
to be there for very long. But she soon learns that this home isn't like any of the others -
especially when she unearths the secret of the missing-and-presumed-dead billionaire,
Gabriel Winterborne.

Book Name:
Undercover Robot – My First Year as a Human 

ISBN:
 

Author:
David Edmonds & Bertie Fraser 

Publishers:
Walker Books (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
If super-high-tech android Dotty can spend an entire year masquerading as a twelve-year-old schoolgirl, she could win a multi-million-pound prize that will enable her creators to continue their ground-breaking work in the development of AI. As Dotty navigates the social expectations of Year 7 she gets into a series of hilarious scrapes and confusing situations. Being human in incredibly complicated.

Book Name:
Fireboy 

ISBN:
 

Author:
J.M. Joseph 

Publishers:
Hodder (Pan Macmillan) 

Description:
When 11-year-old Aidan receives a mysterious package of sweets from South America in the post, he and his two best friends Sadie and Hussein eat one sweet each - and suddenly develop amazing superpowers. When they discover that the sweets were sent by a dangerous criminal who is trying to hunt them down to get them back, they have to use all their new powers to outwit him ...

Book Name:
Escape 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Linwood Barclay 

Publishers:
Orion (Pan Macmillan) 

Description:
12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive. 

Book Name:
Tighty Whitey Spider 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Kenn Nesbitt 

Publishers:
Penguin Randomhouse 

Description:
This poetry collection sparkles with rhymes that are full of jokes, thrills, and surprises.
Animals Doing Extreme Sports, Cats wearing Jetpacks and Parrots skydiving in nylon suits.
This will keep laughing and loving poetry.

Book Name:
Ted and His Time-Traveling Toilet 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Steven Vinacour

Publishers:
Award Publications 

Description:
When Ted accidentally discovers (don't ask!) that his toilet allows him to travel back in time to any point in history, his (slightly soggy) discoveries are only just beginning. Join Ted on his fully immersive adventure into Roman life, as he flushes himself back to ancient times to find out all he can for his half term project from the Romans themselves. 

Book Name:
The Boy Who Grew Dragons 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Andy Shepherd 

Publishers:
Piccadilly Prep (JB) 

Description:
When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! 

Book Name:
Too Small Tola 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Atinuke 

Publishers:
Walker Books (PanMacmillan)

Description:
Too Small Tola lives in a crowded flat in Lagos, in the country of Nigeria. She lives with feisty Grandmummy, brother Dapo-champion sleeper and footballer, and ‘A* student’ sister Moji. Even though Tola is too small to carry baskets, Grandmummy insists she goes to Market day. Tola proves that though she might be small…she is mighty!  

Book Name:
Grandpa Zombie 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Jaco Jacobs 

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan 

Description:
Alex’s grandpa doesn’t talk much. But he does watch a lot of travel shows on television. Strangely and rather suddenly he develops an interest in … BRAIIINNNSSS! Grandpa is turning...into a zombie. Alex has to save him. He needs a plan; he needs broccoli.  

Book Name:
Paris Cat 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Dianne Hofmeyr 

Publishers:
Tiny Owl (Johnathan Ball) 

Description:
A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris leaves her cat family behind and sets off to explore Paris. Cat meets legendary singer Edith Piaf, creates her own stunning designs at a high-fashion atelier and dances with the infamous dancer Josephine Baker and her cheetah. But soon she misses the back alleys, her friends and family.

Book Name:
Tighty Whitey Spider 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Kenn Nesbitt 

Publishers:
Penguin Randomhouse 

Description:
This poetry collection sparkles with rhymes that are full of jokes, thrills, and surprises.
Animals Doing Extreme Sports, Cats wearing Jetpacks and Parrots skydiving in nylon suits.
This will keep laughing and loving poetry..

Book Name:
Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Sam Copeland 

Publishers:
Penguin 

Description:
This is the second in the adventures of Charlie McGuffin and it sees him facing more of life's obstacles. He is still trying his best to avoid changing into animals. His friends make it their mission to help Charlie as there's always the worry that he might forget who he is and be stuck as that animal forever. This book is heart-warming, hilarious and will have you hopping with happiness.

Book Name:
Winterbourne Home for Vengeance and Valour 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Ally Carter 

Publishers:
Orchard Books (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
When 11-year-old April joins a group of kids living at Winterborne Home she doesn't expect
to be there for very long. But she soon learns that this home isn't like any of the others -
especially when she unearths the secret of the missing-and-presumed-dead billionaire,
Gabriel Winterborne.

Book Name:
Undercover Robot – My First Year as a Human 

ISBN:
 

Author:
David Edmonds & Bertie Fraser 

Publishers:
Walker Books (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
If super-high-tech android Dotty can spend an entire year masquerading as a twelve-year-old schoolgirl, she could win a multi-million-pound prize that will enable her creators to continue their ground-breaking work in the development of AI. As Dotty navigates the social expectations of Year 7 she gets into a series of hilarious scrapes and confusing situations. Being human in incredibly complicated.

Book Name:
Fireboy 

ISBN:
 

Author:
J.M. Joseph 

Publishers:
Hodder (Pan Macmillan) 

Description:
When 11-year-old Aidan receives a mysterious package of sweets from South America in the post, he and his two best friends Sadie and Hussein eat one sweet each - and suddenly develop amazing superpowers. When they discover that the sweets were sent by a dangerous criminal who is trying to hunt them down to get them back, they have to use all their new powers to outwit him ...

Book Name:
Escape 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Linwood Barclay 

Publishers:
Orion (Pan Macmillan) 

Description:
12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive. 

Book Name:
Tighty Whitey Spider 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Kenn Nesbitt 

Publishers:
Penguin Randomhouse 

Description:
This poetry collection sparkles with rhymes that are full of jokes, thrills, and surprises.
Animals Doing Extreme Sports, Cats wearing Jetpacks and Parrots skydiving in nylon suits.
This will keep laughing and loving poetry.

Book Name:
Ted and His Time-Traveling Toilet 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Steven Vinacour

Publishers:
Award Publications 

Description:
When Ted accidentally discovers (don't ask!) that his toilet allows him to travel back in time to any point in history, his (slightly soggy) discoveries are only just beginning. Join Ted on his fully immersive adventure into Roman life, as he flushes himself back to ancient times to find out all he can for his half term project from the Romans themselves. 

Book Name:
Paris Cat 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Dianne Hofmeyr 

Publishers:
Tiny Owl (Johnathan Ball) 

Description:
A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris leaves her cat family behind and sets off to explore Paris. Cat meets legendary singer Edith Piaf, creates her own stunning designs at a high-fashion atelier and dances with the infamous dancer Josephine Baker and her cheetah. But soon she misses the back alleys, her friends and family.

Book Name:
Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Sam Copeland 

Publishers:
Penguin 

Description:
This is the second in the adventures of Charlie McGuffin and it sees him facing more of life's obstacles. He is still trying his best to avoid changing into animals. His friends make it their mission to help Charlie as there's always the worry that he might forget who he is and be stuck as that animal forever. This book is heart-warming, hilarious and will have you hopping with happiness.

Book Name:
Escape 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Linwood Barclay 

Publishers:
Orion (Pan Macmillan) 

Description:
12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive. 

Book Name:
Winterbourne Home for Vengeance and Valour 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Ally Carter 

Publishers:
Orchard Books (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
When 11-year-old April joins a group of kids living at Winterborne Home she doesn't expect
to be there for very long. But she soon learns that this home isn't like any of the others -
especially when she unearths the secret of the missing-and-presumed-dead billionaire,
Gabriel Winterborne.

Book Name:
Tighty Whitey Spider 

ISBN:
 

Author:
Kenn Nesbitt 

Publishers:
Penguin Randomhouse 

Description:
This poetry collection sparkles with rhymes that are full of jokes, thrills, and surprises.
Animals Doing Extreme Sports, Cats wearing Jetpacks and Parrots skydiving in nylon suits.
This will keep laughing and loving poetry..

Book Name:
Madame Badobedah

ISBN:
9781406384406

Author:
Sophie Dahl

Publishers:
Walker Books (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
Mabel lives somewhere curious. It’s called The Mermaid Hotel. One day a mysterious guest checks in. She’s old, old, old, with red lips and twenty-three bags. Mabel decides this gruff-voiced woman is definitely a SUPERVILLIAN. She will have to keep a very close eye on Madame Badobedah (which rhymes with ooooh la la)… and her beady-eyed tortoise.

Book Name:
Claude Adventures

ISBN:
9781444946703

Author:
Alex T. Smith

Publishers:
Hodder (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
Meet Claude, the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Every morning, Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes wave goodbye to Claude and set off for work. And that is when the fun begins. Claude and Sir Bobblysock take off on an adventure through three delightful stories. They dance and bottom-wiggle their way into the theatre, head off in hot pursuit of a gold trophy, and bounce into an all-action gorilla thriller! 

Book Name:
The Day I Became the Most Wanted Boy in the World

ISBN:
9781406375800

Author:
Tom McLaughlin

Publishers:
Walker Books (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
Nine-year old Pete is having the worst day of his life. He’s irritated a local gangster, befriended an uber-annoying neighbour and, to top it all off, accidentally robbed the local corner shop. In a race against time, can Pete prove his innocence, when everyone thinks he’s The Most Wanted Boy in the World?

Book Name:
The Ugly Five

ISBN:
978140718460

Author:
Julia Donaldson

Publishers:
Scholastic (Life Gheko)

Description:
Meet the ugliest animals on the savannah. They’re gangly, warty, bumpy, bristly, spotty, stinky, and totally irresistible. They’re the ugly five, they’re the ugly five. Everyone flees when they see them arrive. Do you know who they are? 

Book Name:
Eddy Stone and the Alien Cat Attack

ISBN:
9781474953788

Author:
Simon Cherry

Publishers:
Usborne (Penguin)

Description:
When Eddy Stone discovers a bedraggled cat in his front garden, his dull weekend suddenly takes off, as it turns out that this is an alien cat on a mission to destroy Earth. Shooting into outer space with his annoying cousin Millie, can Eddy stop the crazy kitty?

Book Name:
Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum

ISBN:
9781447293224

Author:
Julia Donaldson

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan

Description:
Does your mum serve peculiar meals… like strawberries with jellied eels? Have you opened a book, strode in and now nobody can find you? What happened to the Cinderella lizard? He was a lizard in the garden, in the wall. He had no dreams; he was a lizard, that was all… Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum is a fantastic collection of funny, silly and entertaining poems.

Book Name:
Kids Fight Plastic

ISBN:
9781406390650

Author:
Martin Dorey

Publishers:
Walker Books (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
Have you got 2 minutes? That's all the time it takes to become a superhero. Plastic is everywhere. It is in the rivers and it is in the sea. We need superheroes to fight plastic and help save our oceans. Do you know the difference between Good and Bad plastic? Find out how you can become a #2minutesuperhero.

Book Name:
Just Kidding!

ISBN:
9781529022964

Author:
Andy Griffiths

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan

Description:
Just Kidding! is the first book in a hilarious series of short stories about Andy, the world's most annoying practical joker. Ever pretend you are sick to get out of going to school?
If Andy can convince Mum and Dad that he’s dead, not only will he have pulled off one of the greatest practical jokes of the century, but he’ll get off going to school for the rest of the year… maybe even the rest of his life.

Book Name:
The Book Case: Emily Lime Librarian Detective

ISBN:
9781910989395

Author:
Dave Shelton

Publishers:
David Fickling Books(JBP)

Description:
As Assistant Librarian (and a pupil!) at St Rita’s School for Spirited Girls, she’s got the sharpest mind going. And she’s going to need it! There’s been a bank robbery in town, a break-in at the school and a dastardly villain is on the loose. With the help of new girl, Daphne, and George (the only boy), Emily is determined to get to the bottom of things, with surprising and very funny results…

Book Name:
The World’s Worst Teachers

ISBN:
9780008363994

Author:
David Walliams

Publishers:
Harper Collins (Jonathan Ball)

Description:
You’ve met the World’s Worst Children – now get ready for something much, much worse… the World’s Worst Teachers! You have been warned…

Book Name:
The Elephant Whisperer (YR Adaptation)

ISBN:
9781250197023

Author:
Lawrence Anthony / Thea Feldman

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan

Description:
When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of "rogue" wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival. Dangerous and unpredictable, they would be killed if he wouldn't take them in. Their bond taught him about love, loyalty and freedom.

Book Name:
Alex Rider: Secret Weapon

ISBN:
9781406340174

Author:
Anthony Horowitz

Publishers:
Walker Books (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
Alex Rider is back with more thrilling action and pulse-pounding heroics. Follow Alex as he infiltrates a terrorist hideout in Afghanistan, fights to prevent an assassination attempt at a ski resort over Christmas, and much more! Get ready for some familiar and some new assailants, together for the first time.

Book Name:
Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum

ISBN:
9781447293224

Author:
Julia Donaldson

Publishers:
Pan Macmillan

Description:
Does your mum serve peculiar meals… like strawberries with jellied eels? Have you opened a book, strode in and now nobody can find you? What happened to the Cinderella lizard? He was a lizard in the garden, in the wall. He had no dreams; he was a lizard, that was all… Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum is a fantastic collection of funny, silly and entertaining poems.

Book Name:
Kids Fight Plastic

ISBN:
9781406390650

Author:
Martin Dorey

Publishers:
Walker Books (Pan Macmillan)

Description:
Have you got 2 minutes? That's all the time it takes to become a superhero. Plastic is everywhere. It is in the rivers and it is in the sea. We need superheroes to fight plastic and help save our oceans. Do you know the difference between Good and Bad plastic? Find out how you can become a #2minutesuperhero.