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"My name is Harriet Manners, and I am still a geek." Model Misfit is the sequel to award-winning No. 1 UK debut Geek Girl. Harriet Manners knows a lot of facts. She knows that humans have 70,000 thoughts per day. She knows that Geek + Model = a whole new set of graffiti on your belongings. And that the average person eats a ton of food a year, though her pregnant stepmother is doing her best to beat this. But Harriet doesn't know where she's going to fit in once the new baby arrives.

Being president is no laughing matter.... Especially when Max is forced to run for class president to get even with his psycho teacher, Mr Armstrong. But how can Max possibly hope to win the presidency? He isn't the sportiest, smartest, best-looking or even tallest candidate in the running. And Mr Armstrong is determined to sabotage his campaign at every opportunity. Max now has no choice but to be the candidate his voters want and need...the funny kid!

The first book in a super new series by best-selling author and queen of comedy Jeanne Willis. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's...Supercat! After chowing down on a toxic sock lazy fat cat Tiger feels a bit funny.... Well, actually, he feels spectacular! He is no longer Tiger, he is Supercat! Now he can speak, drive, ride a bike, and even fly (just kidding - a flying cat would be ridiculous!). Join Supercat and his best buddy, James, in their first adventure as they try to stop the villainous Count Backwards from taking over the world! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - Go!

Seven delightful stories from the inimitable Dr Seuss! The amazing stories are full of typical Seuss humour, rhyme and rhythm and are all beautifully illustrated. They include "The Bippolo Seed", in which a scheming cat leads an innocent duck to make a bad decision; "The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga", about a rabbit who is saved from a bear via a single eyelash; "Gustav the Goldfish", about a fish that grew and grew; "Tadd and Todd", a tale about twins; "Steak for Supper", about fantastic creatures who follow a boy home in anticipation of a steak dinner, and plenty more!

Up at the North Pole, a big furry polar bear is swimming, fishing and eating. But when she nods off and finds herself far from home, she thinks things can’t get any worse. But they can...Much worse!

Everybody's favourite all-action cat is back in the third instalment of the hilarious cat-superhero series, from award-winning author and queen of comedy Jeanne Willis. When all the grown-ups disappear from the family funfair, Supercat and his sidekick, James, suspect the evil Count Backwards is behind it. The crime-fighting duo track the count to his underwater headquarters--but can they sneak onboard a submarine and save the day, or will they end up as fish food?

Twelve stories to get your little ones through the longest journeys this summer. Worried about how to keep your little ones occupied this summer? Worry no more with this compilation of 12 of the best loved stories. One hour of audio fun to keep your children entertained on even the longest journeys - keeping at bay the dreaded question: 'are we there yet'?

At last something laugh-out-loud funny for girls in this hilarious new series from TV and radio comedy writing talent Nigel Smith.The Most Embarrassing Dad in the World was embarrassing Nathalia even before she was born.He went and married Mum, didn't he?Mum's last name was De Montfort.Thanks to Dad she wasn't Nathalia De Montfort.She was Nathalia Bumole."It's pronounced Bew-mow - lay," Dad would tell her patiently, time and again.

Stick Dog and his furry friends are back! In this third hungry and hilarious adventure, Stick Dog and his pals are out for a pizza - if they can get one that is…a must-have for fans of Wimpy Kid and Big Nate. Stick Dog and his furry friends, Mutt, Stripes, Karen and Poo-Poo are back in another adventure! Everyone's favourite cartoon canines are hungry again - and this time it's pizza that has their mouths watering. But when it's Pizza on the go…can they chase it down?

All I want for Christmas is...a new Geek Girl story! Harriet Manners knows a lot about Christmas. She knows that every year Santa climbs down 91.8 million chimneys. She knows that Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was almost definitely a girl. She knows that the first artificial Christmas trees were made out of goose feathers. But this Christmas is extra special for Harriet, because four days ago she had her First Ever Kiss. Now she just needs to work out what's supposed to happen next....

More hilarious stories about the two clumsiest talking mice you’ll ever meet…It’s Clumsies on Sea as Howard and the Clumsies head to the seaside for what Howard calls a “conference” and the Clumsies call a “holiday”!Will Howard manage to impress his evil boss Mr Bullerton? Will he get to the hotel on time? And will the trip pass without mess or incident of any kind? Of course not. Nothing goes to plan when the Clumsies are about!

Everyone knows that orphanages are horrible places. But Earwig has a surprising amount of power over everyone else at St Morwald’s Home for Children, and loves it there. So the last thing she wants is to be sent to live with the very strange Bella Yaga….

A monstrously funny debut from the new star of middle-grade adventure. They're coming! Legends (also known as terrifying, human-eating monsters) have invaded the town of Darkmouth and aim to conquer the world. But don't panic! The last remaining Legend Hunter--Finn--will protect us. Finn: twelve years old, loves animals, not a natural fighter but tries really, really hard, and we all know good intentions are the best weapons against a hungry Minotaur, right? On second thought, panic. Panic now!

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The second book in a new time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he releases Isis, a young Egyptian mummy who has been imprisoned for thousands of years. To break an ancient curse, the duo must travel back in time to find six hidden amulets - battling Gladiators, Knights, Greeks, Vikings, Pirates and Egyptian Warriors!

From best-selling picture book duo David Walliams and Tony Ross comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of three and up. Experience the whole story in glorious sound, with audio hilariously performed by the author himself. At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go... boo! But this little bear cub doesn't always know when to stop.... Presenting a mischievous new audiobook packed with snow and surprises, from two standout talents!

The brand-new heartwarmingly hilarious book from number one best-selling David Walliams. Meet Geronimo - the baby penguin who has one dream and one dream only - and that is to fly! But everyone knows penguins can’t fly...or can they? With a little help from his dad and friends, baby Geronimo discovers that even the wildest of dreams can come true.

The laugh-out-loud funny girl series returns - and Nat is more embarrassed than ever! From TV and radio comedy writing talent Nigel Smith. For some girls the chance to be a bridesmaid is a dream come true. But for Nathalia it's a total nightmare. From the hideous fairy princess bridesmaid dresses to the disastrous bridal shower, everything about the wedding of her cousin, Tiffannee, leaves Nat feeling completely ridiculous!

Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is. She knows duck-billed platypuses don't have stomachs. She knows that 14 squirrels were once detained as spies. She knows that both chess and Snakes and Ladders were invented in the same country. And for once, Harriet knows exactly how her life should go. She's got it all planned out. Though her friends seem less than happy, Harriet is determined to Make Things Happen! If only everyone else would stick to the script....

Laugh-out-loud funny for girls in this hilarious new series from TV and radio comedy-writing talent Nigel Smith. The most embarrassing dad in the world is back and embarrassing Nat even more than ever! This time they're on holiday in France, but everything is far from bonne!

Harriet Manners knows many facts. And she knows everything there is to know about Paris...except what to do when you're the hottest new model at Fashion Week. Can Harriet find her je ne sais quoi, or will it be sacré bleu! on the runway? Find out in this hilarious summer-special Geek Girl novella from number one best-selling author Holly Smale.