Are you in need of some inspiration for that list to Santa this year? Then look no further, as we’ve compiled a selection of the best Puffin books for children aged seven and up.
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How To Avoid Witches by Roald Dahl Inspired by Roald Dahl's spine-tingling story The Witches, we present the ultimate guide to witch-spotting, stuffed with fun activities, stories, jokes and more! |
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The Amazing Lockdown Adventure by Benjamin Hewett and Paddy Muldoon
The world is in lockdown, and Jack has been stuck at home for what feels like an eternity.
When he discovers a mysterious tunnel under his bed, an amazing adventure unfolds for Jack and his little sister, Lily. Together, they discover a magical forest, stop a powerful crystal from falling into the wrong hands, travel to the ends of the galaxy, and fight a gang of mutant hyenas. Along the way, they are joined by Winston, the Tortoise, and Dougie, a Mole whose superb tunnelling skills might just save the day. Or could the secret weapon be a stinky cheese sandwich stuffed inside a pair of underpants?
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Bedtime Stories for Big Dreamers by Puffin Join us in celebrating Puffin’s 80th birthday with this beautiful collection of stories, poems and illustrations. This bumper anthology featuring extracts from classic family favourites and fresh stories from exciting new authors makes it the perfect present to delve into this Christmas. Humza Arshad, Jeff Kinney, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman and Nadia Shireen are just some of the authors and illustrators included. Discover the BIG dreams of some of our most inspiring leaders, scientists and actors, too. |
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End by Jeff Kinney It is meant to be the holiday of a lifetime, but the hapless Heffleys get more adventure than they bargained for and find themselves in The Deep End, the 15th book in the Wimpy Kid series. Greg and his family’s summertime paradise looks like it’s heading for disaster when their caravan park is hit by torrential rain. Can they save their trip or is it going to be a complete washout? |
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How Many Ways Can You Say Hello? by Refiloe Moahloli Sara’s first day of school is full of surprises, but the biggest one of all is that she discovers she doesn’t understand what the other children are saying and she wonders how she will make friends. Her teacher encourages her to find out the many ways one can say hello. This delightful story of rhyming verse, accompanied by charming illustrations, is a must for all young South African children. And if parents/grandparents/carers aren’t sure how to pronounce ‘hello’ in all 11 official languages, there is a CD of the text, narrated by the author herself, to guide with authentic pronunciation. |
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Folktales for Fearless Girls: The Stories We Were Never Told by Myriam Sayalero & Dani Torrent Curses to be broken. Riddles to be solved. Kings’ favours to be won. These are the standard stories we’ve heard in folktales and fables for as long as we can remember - challenges faced and overcome by princes and knights in shining armor. In Folktales for Fearless Girls, though, we see a different set of heroes charge across the page. In fact, we see heroines. Wily women and clever girls, valiant queens and brave villagers - these are the people to save the day in this collection of folktales from around the world and across the ages. Long before J.K. Rowling brought us Hermione Granger, well before Katniss Everdeen entered the arena, these fierce protagonists were the role models for strong girls through the ages. Here we read the story of Jimena, who dresses like a man to go fight in a war; of Min, whose cleverness leads her family to riches; and of Nabiha, who outsmarts thieves and wins the respect of the king. With stories from China, Russia, Persia, India, Armenia, the UK, Spain, France, Southern Africa, Egypt, and Germany, this is a collection of tales that showcases the original literary feminists.With beautiful full-color art throughout to accompany these empowering tales, this an essential book for all girls! |
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Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure by Jeff Kinney
You've never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before - an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney!
From the imagination of Wimpy Kid's Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions! Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland's mum from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure!
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The Boy and the Tree by Marleen Lammers
A sad little boy climbs up a hill, unhappy because he doesn’t have the shiny new toys that other children seem to have. But something magical happens when a mighty old tree on the top of the hill starts to talk to the boy. Better still, the tree takes him on a series of adventures to space and strange lands, with wonderful creatures and so much fun.
This tale of rhyming verse will encourage young readers in the age group 5–8 years to use their imaginations and experience these adventures too, spurred on by the colourful, quirky and beautiful illustrations.
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Books for under 6sAdd that extra sprinkle of magic with these beautiful Puffin picture books for under-sixes. Choose from a mixture of classics and brand-new tales. |
Books for 9 to 12sFrom thrilling whodunnits to magical adventures, we've picked out the best Puffin books for 9 to 12s to protect against disappoint on Christmas morning. |
Extra Special PresentsFrom a selection of reads to fit this most wonderful time of the year, to books that have inspired young readers; there’s something for everyone on our handpicked list. |