Not sure what book to get your growing reader? Take a look at these various special new releases for August, perfect for readers ages 6-9.
Sherlock Bones & The Mischief in Manhattan
9781916763180 | Buster Books | PB
Tim Collins
Bones and Catson are visiting New York when the local police chief tracks them down. She explains that the city is being terrorised by a mysterious masked villain who is threatening the police with chaos if they don’t solve his riddles. The officers are struggling, and it’s lucky for them that the world’s greatest puzzle experts are in town. After thwarting a fiendish plot in Manhattan, Bones and Catson are hot on the heels of the mysterious criminal, on a chase that will take them to Niagara Falls and across the faces of the great dog presidents on Mount Ruffmore.
But there’s a greater mystery to solve while all this is going on. Who is the villain? And how can they unmask them?
Unicorn Academy: Under the Fairy Moon
9780593812181 | Random House | PB
The official companion title for season 2 of the smash hit Netflix animated series!
When Isabel takes a fall while out on a ride, she blames River for her injury. Feeling angry and let down, Isabel refuses to fetch River and go to the Masquerade Ball.
The trouble is, while she watches her friends having fun without her, someone else is watching the bond between Isabel and River weaken. Danny will stop at nothing to become a Unicorn Rider. Will Isabel realise her mistake in time to save River and repair their broken bond?
Minecraft Ironsword Academy 1: Ready, Set, Respawn!
9780593807453 | Random House | PB
AB Mojang & Caleb Zane Huett
Following the events of the Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles and the Minecraft Stonesword Saga series, the Evoker King has evolved into the Evoker Kid, a total noob who wants to experience everything the world of Minecraft has to offer. Unfortunately, he walks into danger at every turn, so it’s up to Morgan, Harper, and their friends to keep him safe.
LEGO® DREAMZzz™: 800 Stickers: Dream Big!
9781837250073 | Buster Books | PB
LEGO®
The dream chasers need your help! Join Mateo, Zoey, Z-Blob and all your other LEGO® DREAMZzz™ favourites in this awesome sticker activity book.
Enter the dream world and use your stickers to complete the activities and decorate the scenes, collecting the sticker rewards for each one as you make your way through the book.
LEGO® Harry Potter™: Search & Find Sticker Activity Book (with over 600 stickers)
9781837250066 | Michael O’Mara | PB
LEGO™
Discover Harry’s most exciting adventures in this search-and-find sticker activity book. Explore Diagon Alley™, the Ministry of Magic™ and more of most memorable Hogwarts™ places.
Use over 600 stickers to create iconic Wizarding World™ scenes filled with your favourite characters, magical creatures and objects.
Despicable Me 4: Story of the Movie
9781408374504 | Orchard | PB
Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. When the family is forced to go on the run, is there anything Gru can do to restore peace?
Pippa’s Pony Tales 15: Rusty the Trustworthy Pony by Pippa Funnell
9781444002614 | Orchard | PB
Pippa Funnell
Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables?
Tilly witnesses the beginning of a lifelong bond between a young autistic boy, Edward, and a sweet pony called Rusty. To have a good friend, you need to be a good friend.
LEGO® Star Wars™: Mandalorian Warriors (with Mandalorian Fleet Commander LEGO minifigure)
9781837250035 | Buster Books | PB
Build your Mandalorian Fleet Commander LEGO® minifigure and join him on an incredible LEGO® StarWars™ adventure! Solve the puzzles, read the cosmic comics and learn all about the brave Mandalorian warriors. This is the way!
Lola & Larch Save the Sunshine Spell
9781805132677 | Nosy Crow | PB
Sinead O’Hart
Granny’s garden is growing out of control! Larch is sure a bad fairy is behind this agricultural anarchy…
Lola can’t believe her luck. The rabbit she’s rescued in the forest is actually a rebellious fairy in disguise! But Lola’s new friend Larch has trouble on her tail… Filled with fun, friendship, family and naughty fairies, this beautifully illustrated series is perfect for young readers.
Princess Minna 6: The Giant Beanstalk
9781839947995 | Nosy Crow | PB
Kirsty Applebaum
Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out!
She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it’s time for bed.
A giant beanstalk has grown up in the kingdom and the giant who lives at the top of it keeps stealing things from the townsfolk! Is Minna brave enough to climb the beanstalk and bring back the stolen things, and will the giant EAT HER if she does?
Impossible Things
9781526366382 | Wren & Rook | PB
Dan Schreiber
Did dinosaurs beat us to the moon?
Is the Loch Ness Monster real?
Can imaginary friends come to life?
Should we all be learning to speak cat?
Want to impress your friends and family with some BANANAS but TRUE facts? Then discover the world of impossible things with fact detective Dan Schreiber. This book will give you the answers to all of your big questions, no matter how silly! From discovering if monsters are real to seeking out haunted sausage rolls, exploring the world’s strangest curses to finding the truth about time travel, this book has everything!
Stories for Seven Year Olds
9781444977646 | Hodder Children’s Books | PB
Enid Blyton
This exiting collection is brimming with adventure and magic! From a pixie painting flowers to the moon falling out of the sky, there’s something for everyone in these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world’s favourite storyteller.
These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.