Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are paying a visit to Hazel's family estate in hot, sultry Hong Kong. It may be the holidays, but the Detective Society is never far away from a mystery - and soon they are mixed up in a truly terrible crime. Hazel's little half-brother is kidnapped- and the family maid murdered. Daisy and Hazel know another life could be at stake if they don't crack this case quickly. 10+

It’s 1940, Britain is at war and the British government is training up spies in its secret Ministry of Unladylike Activity. May Wong knows she has what it takes to be the perfect spy, but when she can’t convince the grown-ups to let her join, she takes matters into her own hands. In the first volume of this thrilling new mystery series, May and her friend Eric decide to go undercover as evacuees to spy on the wealthy Verey family. They suspect that one of the Vereys might be passing information to Germany. If they can prove it, surely the Ministry will have to take them on?

The star of Julian Is a Mermaid makes a joyful return – and finds a new friend – at a wedding to be remembered.

While riding the subway home with his Nana one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train carriage. When Julian gets home, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies and making his own fabulous mermaid costume. But what will Nana think about the mess he makes - and even more importantly - what will she think about how Julian sees himself? A radiant celebration of individuality.

From Newbery Medal honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel about the greatest young superhero you've never heard of, filled with illustrations by Raúl the Third! Portico Reeves's superpower is making sure all the other superheroes-like his parents and two best friends-stay super. And safe. Super safe. And he does this all in secret. No one in his civilian life knows he's actually...Stuntboy! But his regular Portico identity is pretty cool, too.

Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou's words and Basquiat's paintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience his or her own fearlessness.

When spring comes, it melts the snow. Where will all the water go? The first harbingers of spring can be seen in the forest-as the wet snow begins to melt. The little squirrels Mick, Mack, and Molly can't believe that snow can turn into water. That is, until they discover a floating tree and use it as a raft. This gentle adventure, told in rhyme, is a wonderful celebration of nature and friendship. A beloved story, now available in English, from Japanese master of children's book illustration Kazuo Iwamura.

With millions of copies sold and a number one spot on the New York Times Best Sellers list, Wonder has inspired many people to be better. It’s the story of Auggie, a boy with Treacher Collins syndrome, who tries his best to fit in despite his classmate’s bullying. Before long, his family and classmates come to see him in a different light. It’s definitely a book that warms the soul. It wins points for diversity and shows different perspectives. I honestly believe everyone should read this book, whether you’re nine or 109!

Charles Darwins Ideen zur Evolution lösten sowohl Empörung als auch Verwunderung aus und machten ihn zu einem der berühmtesten Männer der Geschichte. Hier folgen Kinder ihm auf seinem Abenteuer, eine Theorie zu beweisen, die die Welt verändern sollte! Die Reihe Little Guides to Great Lives bringt jungen Leser*innen die Biografien erstaunlicher Menschen und ihre Errungenschaften in anschaulicher Weise näher.

Mit kreativen Ideen und inspirierenden Aufforderungen bringt dieses Buch Kinder dazu, die Seiten mit allen möglichen wilden und wunderbaren Dingen über sich selbst zu füllen. Es wartet nur darauf, beschrieben und bemalt zu werden, und es möchte alles wissen: Wer ich bin, wie ich aussehe, was ich liebe, was ich kann, wo ich lebe, was ich esse und auch, wovor ich Angst habe. Es möchte sogar wissen, welche Eis-Sorte ich wäre! Dieses Buch inspiriert Kinder spielerisch, sich selbst auszudrücken und fördert so die Identitätsfindung und das Selbstvertrauen der Kinder durch Kreativität.