Download or read book Sunshine Stables Sienna and the Snowy Pony written by Olivia Tuffin and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At Sunshine Stables, dreams become adventures! Young pony fans will love this fantastic illustrated pony club series from Olivia Tuffin. Sienna loves helping out at Sunshine Stables in exchange for rides on Apples, a perfect little Shetland. Nobody believes Sienna when she says that Apples has racing instincts. When a trip to a grand stables goes wrong, it's Sienna and Apples' chance to race to the rescue! Packed with adventure and full of heart, Olivia's huge knowledge and passion for ponies shines on every page. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Jo Goodberry, this is a perfect pony story for readers aged 7+. Don't miss the other Sunshine Stables stories! Poppy and the Perfect Pony Sophie and the Spooky Pony Gracie and the Grumpy Pony Jess and the Jumpy Pony Amina and the Amazing Pony

Download or read book Rose Campion and the Stolen Secret written by Lyn Gardner and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2016-04-07 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rose was left by her mother at the door of Campion's Palace of Variety and Wonders as a baby. It is her home, and she loves it, but she never stops wondering who she really is. When murder threatens to destroy the music hall, Rose will need all her performance skills to crack the crime and delve into a murky past of blackmail, subterfuge and abduction...

Download or read book Running On Empty written by S. E. Durrant and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AJ's grandfather has always been the one to keep his unusual family together, so when he dies things start to unravel at the edges. AJ is worried about his parents but they don't really seem to notice. In order to deal with his grief and to keep his anxiety at bay, AJ does what he and his grandfather did best: running. Round and round the Olympic Park, aiming for the cross country trials. Running to escape, AJ only seems to be heading ever closer to disaster. Running On Empty is a beautiful book about false starts and emotional journeys, with hope as the ultimate finishing line. From the author of Little Bits of Sky and Talking to the Moon Cover illustration by Rob Biddulph. Winner of the Student Vote, UKLA Book Award 2019 Highly Commended, UKLA Teachers Book Award 2019 Nominated for the 2019 CILIP Carnegie Medal Shortlisted for the 2018 North Somerset Teachers' Book Awards/ppShortlisted for the Little Rebels Award 2019 Shortlisted for the Warwickshire Book Award 2019 Shortlisted for the Tower Hamlets Book Award 2019 Lyrical, moving and realistic, SE Durrant's Running on Empty is about the struggle of an 11-year-old carer who is starting secondary school and wants to run like Usain Bolt. With a rich and diverse cast, it sings." - Sunday Times " Running on Empty is one of the best children's novels of the year." - Express "Beautiful writing about family, loss, dreams and small pleasures that packs a real emotional punch." - The Bookseller "I absolutely love this book!...it's a light-hearted, tender book, as warm and funny as AJ himself." - Official Jacqueline Wilson Magazine " Running on Empty is a deeply moving story of one young carer's struggle to keep his family together... It is beautifully written and thought provoking. A really special book." - North Somerset Teachers' Book Award "AJ's situation is described with powerful realism, and yet with the very lightest of touches. He is essentially a young carer, whose parents have learning difficulties, but there is never a sniff of a stereotype or call for pity. Durrant makes important points about avoiding assumptions with huge subtlety, sensitivity and humour. Convincing, uplifting and immensely readable." - BookTrust

Download or read book The Grunts in a Jam written by Philip Ardagh and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third in the hilarious series from Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning author Philip Ardagh and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler. Oh no! The Grunts are on the loose. And this time they're in a VERY sticky situation. When Mrs Grunt's mother, the gloomy Ma Lunge, enters a Preserves, Jams and Jellies competition, what could possibly go wrong? Plenty. Add a nose-biting squirrel, escaped bees, rogue fireworks and crashing biplanes (AGAIN!), and you'll see why poor Sunny and Mimi have a lot on their plate. And that's BEFORE the Grunts end up in jail.

Download or read book The Palomino Pony Runs Free written by Olivia Tuffin and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth in a series of perfect pony books full of action and adventure! Georgia and her beautiful palomino pony, Lily, are hoping to make it to the Horse of the Year Show. It's a big dream and it'll take a lot of work from both of them. Georgia isn't sure she's good enough and it's affecting how she rides. How she feels about everything, in fact. It's almost as if Georgia has forgotten why she loves riding. Can Lily help her remember that it's not just about competing and winning trophies, but about the joy of running free...?

Download or read book Splash written by Charli Howard and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A much-needed book that will strike a chord with so many girls - and help them dare to be different." - Jacqueline Wilson Molly is in her final year of primary school, with secret dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer. Having always lived in the shadow of her manipulative friend, Chloe, Molly finally has the chance to compete in a regional swimming contest and define herself on her own terms. But with the pressure of fitting in, and the sudden arrival of her mysterious mum, will she give up on her dreams for a shot at popularity? A hugely exciting debut with a classic underdog story, a wonderfully relatable protagonist, and an important message of friendship, body positivity, and celebrating who you are. "I loved the voice in this accomplished debut, which touches on important issues of bullying and body dysmorphia." - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

Download or read book Twelve Minutes to Midnight written by Christopher Edge and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the past to discover a thrilling mystery about a sinister plot to shape and control the future, in this spine-tingling historical adventure from award-winning author Christopher Edge. Penelope Tredwell is the feisty thirteen-year-old orphan heiress of the bestselling magazine, The Penny Dreadful. Her masterly tales of the macabre are gripping Victorian Britain, even if no one knows she's the author. One day, a letter she receives from the governor of the notorious Bedlam madhouse plunges her into an adventure more terrifying than anything she has ever imagined. Why are the patients of Bedlam waking every night at twelve minutes to midnight? What is the meaning of the strange messages they write? Who is the Spider Lady of South Kensington? Penelope is always seeking mysteries to fill the pages of her magazine. But this isn't any ordinary story, it's the future. And the future looks deadly... Spine-tingling historical adventure series with a supernatural twist! From the acclaimed author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright and The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day . 'The feisty and courageous Penelope makes the perfect heroine for an adventure packed with exciting twists and turns.' - BookTrust Related discussion notes and activity ideas available on the Nosy Crow website.

Download or read book Sienna and the Snowy Pony written by Olivia Tuffin and published by Nosy Crow Limited. This book was released on 2023-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfectly pitched pony stories for young readers from much-loved author Olivia Tuffin.

Download or read book Cowgirl written by G. R. Gemin and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up on the embattled Mawr Estate in South Wales, all Gemma sees are burglaries, muggings, sadness and boredom. With a dad in prison and a mum who has given up hope, she, like everyone around her, is holding on to memories of the times when happiness wasn't so hard to find. When her search for the scene of a perfect childhood day takes her up into the surrounding hills, Gemma is forced into a meeting with the legendary Cowgirl. Everyone at school knows she's a weirdo: six foot tall and angry, the only conversations she has are with the twelve cows on her dad's farm. But with her abrupt arrival in Gemma's life, everything starts to look different. And with her only friends in mortal danger of the abattoir, it turns out she and Gemma have a mission on their hands. A gently funny story of a community coming together, this is a tale of happy endings in unexpected places. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize Winner of the Tir na n-Og Award Cover illustration by Tom Clohosy Cole. Also by G. R. Gemin: Sweet Pizza "The warmth and charm of 'Sweet Pizza' are quite extraordinary; though there are some very moving moments, it is mainly a joyous and eccentric comedy." - Kate Saunders, Guardian Children's Fiction Prize Judge

Download or read book Shadows of the Silver Screen written by Christopher Edge and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2013-01-10 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the past in this spine-tingling historical adventure from award-winning author Christopher Edge. Penelope Tredwell is the feisty thirteen-year-old orphan heiress of the bestselling magazine, The Penny Dreadful . Her masterly tales of the macabre are gripping Victorian Britain, even if no one knows she's the author. One day a mysterious filmmaker approaches The Penny Dreadful with a proposal to turn their sinister stories into motion pictures. Filming begins but is plagued by a series of strange and frightening events. As Penelope is drawn into the mysteries surrounding the filming she soon finds herself trapped in a nightmare penned by her own hand... Can Penny uncover the filmmaker's dark secret before it's too late? Spine-tingling historical adventure series with a supernatural twist! From the acclaimed author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright and The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day . Related discussion notes and activity ideas available on the Nosy Crow website.

Download or read book Orion Lost written by Alastair Chisholm and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transport ship Orion is four months out of Earth when catastrophe strikes - leaving the ship and everyone on board stranded in deep space Suddenly it's up to thirteen-year-old Beth and her friends to navigate through treacherous and uncharted territory to reach safety. But a heavily-damaged ship, space pirates, a mysterious alien species, and an artificial intelligence that Beth doesn't know if she can trust means that getting home has never been so difficult... Hugely gripping, with incredible twists and a fast-paced, action-packed story, this is an unputdownable science fiction adventure - perfect for fans of Star Wars.

Download or read book Princess of Pets The Lost Puppy written by Paula Harrison and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2019-07-04 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruby Palace is no place for pets! But Princess Bea won't let royal rules stop her from helping animals in need. When a tiny puppy turns up in the palace garden, Bea must keep it a secret until she can find it a home. But it's hard to hide an excited puppy when there's a royal banquet underway. Bea's going to need some help from her best friend! From Paula Harrison, author of the Rescue Princesses and Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue series. With a shiny foil cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Olivia Chin Mueller, this is the perfect book for animal-mad young readers aged seven and up. Related activity sheets are available on the Nosy Crow website. Check out Princess Bea's other adventures: The Naughty Kitten, The Lonely Pony, The Snowy Reindeer and more!

Download or read book Snow Sisters The Enchanted Waterfall written by Astrid Foss and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth in the Snow Sisters series. Three brave sisters must race to discover their magical powers and save their home and their parents from the evil Shadow Witch! Luckily, they have a brave polar bear cub and a cast of cute snowy animals to help them... It's the Day of the Midnight Sun and the evil Shadow Witch is ready to use all her power to steal the magic of the Everchanging Lights and turn the skies dark forever... In their final quest, the Snow Sisters must be braver and stronger than they ever imagined. How will they reach Silfur Falls and return the Everchanging Lights to the sky before the clock strikes midnight? Beautifully illustrated throughout by Monique Dong, this magical action-adventure with real heart is perfect for fans of Frozen. The Snow Sisters series will have 7+ readers hooked till the final page. Check out all the Snow Sisters' adventures! The Silver Secret, The Crystal Rose, The Frozen Rainbow and The Enchanted Waterfall.

Download or read book Snow Sisters The Silver Secret written by Astrid Foss and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first in the Snow Sisters series. Three brave sisters must race to discover their magical powers and save their home and their parents from the evil Shadow Witch! Luckily, they have a brave polar bear cub and a cast of cute snowy animals to help them... The evil Shadow Witch wants to steal the Everchanging Lights right out of the sky! The Snow Sisters will need all their magic to stop her turning their world dark forever... In their first adventure, the girls sneak away from their castle for a night-time quest through the frozen forest. Can they find the pink Everchanging Light before the Shadow Witch snatches it for herself? Beautifully illustrated throughout by Monique Dong, this magical action-adventure with real heart is perfect for fans of Frozen. The Snow Sisters series will have 7+ readers hooked till the final page. Check out all the Snow Sisters' adventures! The Silver Secret, The Crystal Rose, The Frozen Rainbow and The Enchanted Waterfall.

Download or read book The Secret School Invasion written by Pamela Butchart and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2022-08-18 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hilarious, pitch-perfect stories where everyday school life becomes completely extraordinary! By a brilliant author/illustrator team with laughs on every page! Izzy's school is being merged with St Bartholomew's Primary, their greatest rivals! What will happen when the new kids join, in their too-shiny shoes and with their too-loud singing? And what if they've got a secret mission and that mission is a BAD mission? Only Izzy and her friends can discover the truth, even if they must go SO DEEP UNDERCOVER that they might not come back...

Download or read book Zoe s Rescue Zoo The Giggly Giraffe written by Amelia Cobb and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Something very exciting has happened at the Rescue Zoo - a giraffe has just been born! Jamie the baby giraffe's wobbly walk on his long legs makes everyone laugh, and he just loves to play tricks! But his tricks can cause trouble, and with the Best Zoo Competition coming up, can Zoe help Jamie behave AND have fun?

Download or read book Unicorn Academy Sienna and Sparkle written by Julie Sykes and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the students at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Sienna loves to be the star of the show and she can't wait for her laid-back unicorn, Sparkle, to discover his magic so they can do something amazing together. Their search for a mysterious treasure is leading them into terrible danger. Luckily, they've got fantastic friends to help them, and when Sienna and Sparkle learn to work together, they're an unstoppable team! With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Check out the other titles in this series: Scarlett and Blaze, Rosa and Crystal, Zara and Moonbeam, Lyra and Misty and many more!