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    The Apple Tart of Hope

    Oscar Dunleavy, who used to make the world's most perfect apple tarts, is missing, presumed dead. No-one seems too surprised, except for Meg, his best friend, and his little brother Stevie. Surrounded by grief and confusion, Meg and Stevie are determined to find out what happened to Oscar, and together they learn about loyalty and friendship and the power of never giving up hope. The second sensational novel from Irish author, Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, following her debut, BACK TO BLACKBRICK, perfect for fans of Annabel Pitcher and Siobhan Dowd.
  • Take a trip to New York with Frankie!

    Frankie's Magic Football

    During a PE game with a difference, Frankie and his friends are transported to meet a giant, green woman - the Statue of Liberty! They also meet an American boy whose ambition of baseball victory is about to be dashed.
  • The First in Robert Muchamore's Latest Series Now in Paperback!

    Rock War

    Get sample chapters, news and more on the Rock War website!
  • Ally Carter's Latest Series!

    All Fall Down

    Grace is on a mission to prove that her mother's death was no accident in the latest series from Ally Carter!
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