In a world under siege by armored engine bodies called Revenants, Tamzin Pook and her friends must navigate the perils of survival. As they face relentless threats, their courage and resourcefulness are put to the test. The story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the struggle against overwhelming odds, as the group bands together to confront the dangers that lurk in their environment.
Set in the imaginative world of Mortal Engines, this standalone prequel offers an exciting new adventure that will captivate both longtime fans and newcomers. It expands on the rich universe with fresh narratives and characters, providing a thrilling experience that complements the original series.
Little Pedro has an out-of-this-world adventure! The heroic Adventuremice have been summoned by an inventor-mouse! Millie's Uncle Bernie has built a spaceship and he wants the brave and clever Adventuremice to fly it. BOOM! Pedro and his friends blast into outer space, where they become the first mice on the moon. Or so they think.
Utterly Dark promised the sea she would return. And when she does, she learns theocean is hiding more secrets than she could have ever imagined. About herself, about herpast, about the possibility of travelling through time . . .Another stunning novel from the unique imagination of master storyteller Philip Reeve,about nature, magic, friendship and found family.
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non- fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.
Utterly Dark has a special connection to the sea. But it is tested more than ever before, this autumn on the island of Summertide. Accompanying her uncle as he explores mysterious Summertide, Utterly is witness to strange happenings in the woods. Deep, old magic abounds, and threatens to steal those she loves most. Utterly must face truths about what lies beneath the land, and in her own past, if she is to save anyone. And she must make a sacrifice to the sea...An enchanting story of nature, magic and friendship, from the renowned author of Mortal Engines.
'UTTERLY,' the waves were whispering, 'UTTERLY...' It was always at sundown they were seen. In that twilight hour, when the walls between the worlds grew thin, strange things might slip through the cracks. Sometimes then, so the stories went, enchanted islands would appear in the empty ocean to the west of Wildsea. When Utterly Dark was a baby, she was washed up on the shores of the Autumn Isles and taken in by the Watcher of Wildsea. But everything changes when her guardian suddenly drowns. Now who will keep the Watch, and make sure Wildsea stays safe from the strange forces teeming in the deep ocean around them? The bestselling author of the Mortal Engines series spins another enchanting story of fantastical adventure as a young orphan girl defends the coast of Wildsea from a mysterious, unseen threat.
Bumbleford has been hit by a series of biscuit thefts. All the clues lead straight to the only roly-poly flying pony in town, and Max's best friend, KEVIN!
Max and his roly-poly flying pony Kevin enter the exclusive Magical Pony Club Steeplechase, where they will have to compete against a group of snooty unicorns and their super-snooty owners. During the race, they uncover a secret plan to steal the precious Periwinkle Cup and have to step in to stop this from happening.
Set in the quirky town of Bumbleford, the story follows pop star Misty Twiglet as she seeks to connect with local boy Kevin. However, their plans take a turn when Kevin is unexpectedly captured in Misty's garden. This prompts Max to embark on a courageous rescue mission, blending elements of adventure and humor in a tale about friendship and unexpected challenges.