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A new era of Hogwarts begins. The HBO Original Series Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is coming this Christmas to HBO Max.<BR><BR>*Sunday Times Bestseller* <BR><BR>The fourth spellbinding book in the Interactive Illustrated Harry Potter series, brought to life in spectacular full colour by Karl James Mountford, featuring eight magical, moving paper-engineered elements. Prepare to be enchanted! <BR><BR>This gorgeous, interactive edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire presents the wizarding world in every dazzling detail! Harry's adventures at Hogwarts have been richly reimagined in vibrant, gem-bright colours, from the hustle and bustle of the Quidditch World Cup to the silvery wonder of the Yule Ball. Exquisitely made and visually breathtaking, this special edition looks amazing on any bookshelf - a gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages. <BR><BR>In addition to J.K. Rowling's complete, unabridged text and full-colour illustrations on nearly every page, there are also eight iconic paper-engineered moments to enjoy. Readers can pull a name from the flaming Goblet of Fire, watch the Dark Mark appear in the night sky and follow Harry into the lake during the Triwizard Tournament. <BR><BR>Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is an edition to collect and treasure, and an enchanting way to share this beloved series with a new generation of readers. <BR><BR>Sunday Times Bestseller (w/e 18th October 2025)

This deluxe, foiled, clothbound edition of The Sea of Monsters is a must-have for all Percy Jackson fans!The son of a sea god has never looked so good!The second adventure in Rick Riordan's blockbuster Percy Jackson and the Olympians series has been given the ultimate makeover in this deluxe, clothbound edition with a foiled cover, stained edges, a marker ribbon, ten pages of new full-colour illustrations, and a note from Rick. The perfect addition to any book collector's shelf.Praise for Rick Riordan:'Vastly entertaining' Independent'The stuff of legends' GuardianOther books and series by Rick Riordan:The Percy Jackson seriesPercy Jackson and the Lightning ThiefPercy Jackson and the Sea of MonstersPercy Jackson and the Titan's CursePercy Jackson and the Battle of the LabyrinthPercy Jackson and the Last OlympianPercy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the GodsPercy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess Percy Jackson: The Demigod FilesThe Kane Chronicles series The Trials of Apollo series The Heroes of Olympus series The Camp Half-Blood series The Magnus Chase Series RICK RIORDAN(he/him), dubbed "storyteller of the gods" by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times number one bestselling series with millions of copies sold throughout the world. He is known for his Percy Jackson and the Olympians books, which bring Greek mythology to life for contemporary readers. The first book in the series, The Lightning Thief, has won numerous awards, and been adapted into a feature film, a graphic novel, a Broadway musical and an Emmy Award-winning live-action series on Disney+ that Rick cocreated and executive-produced. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with his wife and fellow executive producer, Becky.

Push, pull and slide the magical moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom. Bring the story to life with this perfect Halloween gift for toddlers!<BR><BR>Push and pull the tabs to find out what happens when the witch's broom breaks in two, move the magical scene-changing mechanism to scare away a hungry dragon, then watch the witch and her friends fly off on their brand new truly magnificent broom - whoosh!<BR><BR>With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.

A new era of Hogwarts begins. The HBO Original Series Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is coming this Christmas to HBO Max.Jim Kay's inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling's classic saga has captured a devoted following worldwide. This stunning fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban brings more breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters - including Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Professor Trelawney.With paint, pencil and pixels, Kay conjures the wizarding world as we have never seen it before. Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this full-colour edition will captivate fans and new readers alike as Harry, now in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, faces Dementors, death omens and - of course - danger...

The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange. Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. . .What could possibly go wrong?Praise for the Percy Jackson series: 'Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner' - Amanda Craig, The Times 'Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline' - Telegraph 'Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats' - New York TimesDiscover more books and series by Rick Riordan:The Percy Jackson seriesPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1) Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters (Book 2) Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse (Book 3) Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth (Book 4) Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (Book 5) Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods (book 6) Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess (book 7) The Kane Chronicles series The Trials of Apollo series The Heroes of Olympus series The Camp Half-Blood series The Magnus Chase Series RICK RIORDAN(he/him), dubbed "storyteller of the gods" by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times number one bestselling series with millions of copies sold throughout the world. He is known for his Percy Jackson and the Olympians books, which bring Greek mythology to life for contemporary readers. The first book in the series, The Lightning Thief, has won numerous awards, and been adapted into a feature film, a graphic novel, a Broadway musical and an Emmy Award-winning live-action series on Disney+ that Rick cocreated and executive-produced. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with his wife and fellow executive producer, Becky.

1. Die Tätigkeit magischer Agenten (kurz: Magenten) ist streng geheim.2. Die landestypischen Legenden des jeweiligen Einsatzortes sind zu studieren und zu respektieren.3. Magentenfaustregel: Traue niemandem und traue jedem alles zu.Aufregung in Barcelona! Als die internationale Fabelwesenkonferenz ins Visier der Elite gerät, ruhen die Hoffnungen des magischen Geheimdiensts auf Elia Evander. Doch die Mission in Spanien stellt sie vor die bisher größte Herausforderung ihrer Magentenkarriere. Um zu verhindern, dass ihr Gegenspieler die Zusammenkunft der Fabelwesen für seine Zwecke nutzt, aktiviert Elia jede magische Ressource der Stadt. Womit sie nicht gerechnet hat: dass Barcelonas Drachen sich für die andere Seite entscheiden ... Und plötzlich steht nichts weniger als die Sicherheit der Menschen auf dem Spiel. <BR><BR>Fabelwesen, magische Action und ein wenig spanischer Flair: Der vierte Einsatz für Magentin Elia Evander!<BR><BR>Alle Bände der Magic Agents-Reihe:<BR>Magic Agents - In Dublin sind die Feen los! (Band 1)<BR>Magic Agents - In Prag drehen die Geister durch! (Band 2)<BR>Magic Agents - In Stockholm stehen die Trolle kopf! (Band 3)<BR>>Ausstattung: Mit s/w-Vignetten

Kunterbunter RätselspaßIn diesem Heft befinden sich abwechslungsreiche Feen-Rätseleien für Kinder ab 4 Jahren. Ob zauberhafte Labyrinthe, Fehlerbilder, Suchrätsel oder Logikrätsel, mit diesem Buch kommt garantiert keine Langeweile auf!- 40 Seiten: Die großflächigen Rätselbilder garantieren langen Rätselspaß- Viele verschiedene Aufgaben: Auf jeder Doppelseite sorgen unterschiedliche Knobeleien für Abwechslung- Toll illustriert: In den modernen Illustrationen kann man jede Menge Dinge entdecken- Handliches Format, großer Rätselspaß: Das Heft ist eine perfekte Beschäftigung für unterwegs- Ideal als Geschenk: Ob als Mitbringsel, für den Urlaub oder zum Geburtstag, die altersgerechten Aufgaben schenken FreudeBeschäftigung ist garantiert!Die altersgerechten Rätsel und Aufgaben machen jede Menge Spaß und schulen nebenbei die Feinmotorik und die Konzentration. Für Feen- und Einhornfans ab 4 Jahren!

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms and bring the story to life! Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this very special version of The Gruffalo, perfect for curious toddlers.<BR><BR>This brilliant board book is based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo. Discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! Move the magical push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to join in the fun.<BR><BR>With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.

Having been awoken early in the morning by some strange noises downstairs, the little girl goes down to investigate. She is alarmed to find a monster sleeping in her tent and flees to her mother to tell her what she had seen.From the fierce growls coming from inside to his wild, hairy arms and legs, she had never come across anything quite so fearsome; nor quite so startling. Although all is not as it first seems.There's a Monster in My Tent demonstrates a father's devotion to his little girl as it details the imagination present in the minds of children. It's as thought-provoking as it is lively and is aimed at educating and delighting in equal measure.

The third instalment in the biggest fantasy series for readers age 9+ since Harry Potter is available for pre-order now!

Across the ocean, a magical adventure awaits in The City Beyond the Sea, the spellbinding, beautifully-illustrated sequel to Overall Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner and Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, Greenwild: The World Behind the Door by Pari Thomson.<BR><BR><BR>'Phenomenal . . . If you don't believe in magic, you will after you've read Greenwild' - A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series<BR><BR>'A spectacular, sweeping fantasy filled with intrigue - secret cities, magic, and mystery . . . a book bursting with heart and courage' - Rashmi Sirdeshpande <BR><BR>Daisy Thistledown is on a mission. She might have defeated a terrible enemy, but her journey to find her kidnapped mother is just beginning. After smuggling aboard a long-awaited expedition to the heart of the<BR>Amazon, Daisy and her friends soon find themselves in danger on the high seas, pursued across the waves by Grim Reapers. Their only hope: to find the legendary Iffenwild, a mysterious city hidden beyond the sea and lost to time.<BR><BR>But a strange, wild magic is stirring beneath the waves. It will take all of Daisy's courage and determination - and the trust of a new friend - if she is to discover the truth that haunts Iffenwild, and save the magical world before it's too late.<BR><BR>'An eco-thriller every child should read' - The Telegraph on Greenwild: The World Behind the Door

Little Monsters Rule!, from Children's author David Walliams.Furball is a loveable little yeti on his first day at Monster School. He can't wait to learn how to be scary, but it's hard when you look like a cuddly toy.When the big monsters at the school make fun of Furball, Howler the little werewolf comes to the rescue. Together, can they prove that little monsters RULE?A feel-good, funny story, packed full of monsters - BIG and SMALL!* Perfect Halloween Picture Book* Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake - Perfect for adding to a Halloween basket!* Parent & Educator Approved Quality - The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

This fascinating book provides an up-close look at Angkor Wat. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria (V.E.) Schwab (The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue) comes a sweeping, spooky, evocative adventure, perfect for fans of Stranger Things. An instant bestseller! Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think about it), she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead . . . and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost.So things are already pretty strange. But they're about to get much stranger.When Cass's parents start hosting a TV show about the world's most haunted places, the family heads off to Edinburgh, Scotland. Here, graveyards, castles, and secret passageways teem with restless phantoms. And when Cass meets a girl who shares her "gift," she realizes how much she still has to learn about the Veil -- and herself.And she'll have to learn fast. The city of ghosts is more dangerous than she ever imagined.