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The lore and legends around the underground game known as Rabbits gain new dimensions in The Quiet Room, a twisty tale set in the world of the hit Rabbits podcast.“Another mind-bending adventure replete with mystery.”—Publishers WeeklyAfter nearly winning the eleventh iteration of Rabbits, the mysterious alternate reality game so vast it uses the entire world as its canvas, Emily Connors suddenly finds herself trapped in a dimensional stream where the game does not exist. At all. Except . . . why do sinister figures show up to stop her every time she goes looking? Does Rabbits truly not exist, or is it being hidden? And if it’s being hidden, why—and by whom?Meanwhile, architect and theme park designer Rowan Chess is having the weirdest month of his life, full of odd coincidences and people who appear one moment and vanish the next, with no trace they ever even existed. The game that is hiding from Emily seems to have found Rowan—with a vengeance.But only when Rowan and Emily meet do things start to get dangerous, for together they uncover a conspiracy far deeper and deadlier than either of them expected—one that could forever change the nature not only of the game, but of reality itself.

Now in paperback, a beautifully illustrated account of of Tove Jansson's life and art The definitive biography of one of the most unique and beloved children's authors of the 20th century, the creator of the Moomins. Tove Jansson (1914-2001) led a long, colourful and productive life, impacting significantly the political, social and cultural history of 20th-century Finland. And while millions of children have grown up with Little My, Snufkin, Moomintroll and the many creatures of Moominvalley, the life of Jansson - daughter, friend and companion - is more touching still. This book weaves together the myriad qualities of a painter, author, illustrator, scriptwriter and lyricist from fraught beginnings through fame, war and heartbreak and ultimately to a peaceful end. Dr Tuula Karjalainen is a Finnish art historian and non-fiction writer who has previously worked as a director of the Helsinki Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki. As the author of Tove Jansson's biography, Karjalainen has become an expert not only on Jansson's writing and art but also on her decades of personal correspondence and journals.

The Norton Trilogy, originally published as three separate volumes -- The Cat Who Went to Paris, A Cat Abroad, and The Cat Who'll Live Forever--is now available in a single volume, with an all new foreword by the author.When a small, gray (and impeccably handsome) kitten with folded ears entered Peter Gethers's life, he became a reformed cat-hater overnight. But little did he know the effect this new pal, soon-to-be named Norton, would have on his future: celebrity encounters, transatlantic, jet-setting excursions, and lessons about love and commitment that extended way beyond the usual relationship between a man and his feline.The Norton Trilogy is the complete chronicles of Norton, the perfect Scottish Fold who won the hearts of hundreds of thousands through the endearing tales of his adventures with his not-so-perfect human in the three bestselling titles, The Cat Who Went to Paris, A Cat Abroad, and The Cat Who'll Live Forever. Bound together in one complete volume for the first time, these books let readers revel in Norton--his loveable nature, rebellious streak, and very uncatlike demeanor--and follow his often hilarious escapades across two continents.From outshining Sir Anthony Hopkins at a movie premiere in the Hamptons and being feted with a Pounce pizza at Spago by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, to making canine friends at the dog run in Washington Square Park and charming the hotel staff at the ritzy Tremoille Hotel in Paris, Norton's uncanny genius and unique relationship with the author touch everyone they meet.Traveling together through France, Italy, Holland and Spain, and culminating in their last cross-country trip in America, we learn about Norton's deeply moving last days and the lessons they taught his devoted human about death and grief and how to appreciate the joyful times we have here on earth.The Norton Trilogy is more than a story about a cat--it is a tribute to true friendship and the extraordinary bond between people and their pets.Peter Gethers, in addition to being the chronicler of his wonderful Scottish Fold cat Norton, is a novelist, screenwriter, and book publisher. He is the author of two novels, The Dandy and Getting Blue. Under the pseudonym Russell Andrews, he is the author of four internationally bestselling thrillers: Gideon, Icarus, Aphrodite and Midas.

Join Junie B. Jones, the world's funniest first grader and star of a beloved and mega-bestselling chapter book series, on this egg-citing springtime adventure!Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing-and reading-for more than twenty years. Over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation! Meet the World's Funniest First Grader-Junie B. Jones! It's an Easter egg-stravaganza! Lucille is having an Easter egg hunt at her rich expensive mansion! And guess what? The winner gets a play date to swim in Lucille’s heated indoor swimming pool! Only, here is the problem. How did Junie B. get stuck wearing a big dumb bunny suit? And how can she possibly find eggs when she keeps tripping over her huge big rabbit feet? Being a dumb bunny is definitely not as easy as it looks. Will Junie B. end up with egg on her face? Or will the day deliver some very uneggspected results?USA Today:“Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”Publishers Weekly:“Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.”Kirkus Reviews:“Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.”TIME:“Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”

The astonishing finale to a prize-winning nine book series that sits alongside Redwall, Warriors and Tolkien. Podkin and his friends have managed to find every gift from the Goddess . . . Bringing them together, the gifts melt and morph before their eyes, transforming into a suit of armour - that will only fit a rabbit with one ear! Podkin and Uki have proven more than once that little rabbits can do great things. They must call together all the armies of the Five Realms - across every tribe and species, the forest wardens, packs of wolves, the warring rabbit tribes, the bone dancers. With the fate of all of rabbitkind hanging in the balance, can they vanquish the Gorm once and for all? Praise for the series: 'Larwood is forging a new path in classic tales.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'Storytelling perfection.' Sophie Anderson 'Pure magic.' Abi Elphinstone Kids love Podkin: 'One of the best books I have ever read.' Cally, age 10, LoveReading4Kids 'Like The Lord of the Rings and Watership Down mixed together.' Sam, age 11, LoveReading4Kids 'An adventure that keeps you wanting to read on and on into the night.' Alex, age 10, LoveReading4Kids

A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Meet your favourite new duo: MURRAY AND BUN! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves... EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray’s enchanted cat flap leads to the garden... but mostly it leads to ADVENTURE! And when Murray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find themselves in a land of VIKINGS, they are given a VERY IMPORTANT MISSION: to travel to TROLL ISLAND and rescue Eggrik the Viking... if he hasn’t already been gobbled up by the trolls, that is. Perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man, Adventure Mice and Claude, this funny, exciting, and hugely loveable story – brilliantly illustrated throughout – will delight adventure-lovers young and old. After all, heroes come in all shapes and sizes! “Hilarious ... A joy to read whatever your age” – David Walliams

ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Your favourite duo are back... MURRAY AND BUN! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves... EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray’s enchanted cat flap leads to the garden... but mostly it leads to ADVENTURE! And when Murray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find that they've been turned into a pair a GHOSTHUNTERS, they're quickly thrown into their spookiest adventure yet! Perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man, this funny, exciting, and hugely loveable story – brilliantly illustrated throughout – will delight adventure-lovers young and old. After all, heroes come in all shapes and sizes! 🎃A spooky, seasonal adventure from everyone's favourite duo 🎃A perfect gift for Halloween 2025 🎃A stunning seasonal keepsake with Adam Stower's stunning illustrations Complete the series! Have you read Murray and Bun's other adventures yet? Murray the Viking Murray the Knight Murray the Pirate “Hilarious ... A joy to read whatever your age” – David Walliams on Murray the Viking

A Netflix Original Film SeriesA New York Times Bestselling SeriesOver 8 Million Copies SoldIvy and Bean need some money. Ten dollars, to be exact. Never mind what for. Okay, it's for low-fat Belldeloon cheese in a special just-for you serving size. Don't ask why. How are Ivy and Bean going to make ten dollars? Hey, maybe they should write a newspaper about Pancake Court and sell it! Great idea! And easy, too. All they have to do is snoop around the neighborhood. Wow...It's very interesting what they can find out. It's even more interesting when the neighbors read about it in the newspaper.

An activity book full of games, puzzles, jokes, and more with Humphrey, everyone's favorite classroom pet!Humphrey has learned a lot from being the classroom hamster in Room 26 at Longfellow School. And although he loves having amazing adventures in and out of his cage, he’s also quite good at solving puzzles and telling the most hilarious jokes! In fact, he’s put together this whole book of his favorite games, brain teasers, and jokes for everyone who thinks they can be as smart (or as funny) as a hamster! Come and have some FUN-FUN-FUN with everyone’s favorite classroom pet!Nominated for twenty-four state awards and the winner of seven, the Humphrey series is a hit across the country. Be sure to look for all thirteen Humphrey novels, Og the Frog's three novels, and Humphrey's Tiny Tales for younger readers.

Fans can ham it up with the Ham-Hams as they prepare for a festival talent show. Based on the 13th TV episode entitled, "Let's Dance, Sandy," in which the Ham-Hams rehearse for the Sunflower Seed Harvest Festival Talent Show.