Discover the Top 20 Children’s and Young Adult bestsellers—a collection of the most exciting, imaginative, and heartwarming books for young readers and teens. From magical adventures and thrilling mysteries to empowering stories of friendship and self-discovery, these books are captivating young minds and sparking curiosity. Perfect for all ages, these chart-toppers offer memorable characters and inspiring tales that are sure to become favourites. Dive into this season’s best children’s and YA books and find a new story to love!
1. The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks
by Katie Kirby
€12.99
From hilarious MEGA bestselling author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Lottie's done with embarrassing herself. There can't possibly be any more ways to do it! Right? Have her annoying little brother announce her bra size while shopping? Done. Get her head stuck in a coffin during an escape room? Check. Go viral and embarrass herself on national media? Completed it. So surely nothing else could possibly phase her. Until an invitation from Amber to join her family ski holiday suddenly arrives . . . Join Lottie on her next (mis)adventure full of life lessons, funny LOLs, and cringe-inducing moments . . . this time on skis!
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2. Megalomaniacs: The Invasion Begins
by Jamie Smart
€9.49
There are three things you need to know about MEGALOMANIACS! They are TERRORS from outer space! There are LOADS of them! They are TINY! Bobbletown is under attack - from the cutest, silliest and zaniest alien invasion EVER! The super-powered Megalomaniacs have crash-landed, and they're going to do their very best to take over planet Earth! That is, if they don't get in each other's way first . . . Jam-packed with Jamie Smart's unique exuberant humour and artwork, Megalomaniacs is the newest extravaganza in children's comics! You've never read ANYTHING like this before! Ideal for readers who… love laugh-out-loud children’s comics with big energy, big jokes, and non-stop chaos can’t resist cute-but-troublesome aliens, silly superpowers, and “invasion” antics gone wrong enjoy fast, visual storytelling packed with expressive art and exuberant humour want a highly re-readable comic for confident readers and reluctant readers alike are fans of Jamie Smart and want his newest comic extravaganza
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3. Agents of S.U.I.T: Sew Much Trouble
by John Patrick Green
€9.49
Laugh yourself silly with the Agents of S.U.I.T. in Sew Much Trouble - a hilarious InvestiGators adventure! If you like perfect puns, silly supervillains and special BBQ sauce, then this is the book for you! The fourth side-splitting book in the InvestiGators spin-off series, a full colour, laugh-out-loud graphic novel. 'Fantastically funny!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey on InvestiGators. Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! Badgers Bongo and Marsha are teamed with Cilantro the chameleon and Sven Septipus on a super-secret pilot programme and a not-so-secret reality TV competition, Sew You Think you Can Sew. Can the Agents discover the thief in time and save the day? Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and artist Pat Lewis, join the Agents in Sew Much Trouble, a hilarious series perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man. Don't miss more Agents of S.U.I.T. adventures in Badger to Worse and Wild Ghost Chase. Ideal for readers who… love full-colour graphic novels packed with puns, slapstick, and nonstop silliness are InvestiGators fans and want more secret-agent chaos from the Agents of S.U.I.T. enjoy goofy mysteries with outrageous stakes (a stolen food truck and legendary BBQ sauce!) like reality-show parodies, eccentric teams, and supervillain shenanigans are fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man -style laugh-out-loud reading
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4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper
by Jeff Kinney
€12.99
Ideal for readers who: Love funny middle-grade stories and Greg Heffley’s latest disasters. Enjoy diary-style storytelling built around an epic self-thrown birthday party. Want school-and-family comedy set in the wonderfully chaotic Wimpy Kid universe. Like quick, illustrated reads packed with gags, mishaps and big laughs. Over the years, Greg Heffley has chronicled his mishaps and misadventures in a series of diaries – make that journals – but book 20 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Partypooper, really takes the cake! Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans.
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5. K-Pop Demon Hunters: For the Fans! The Official Storybook
by Angela Song
€7.99
Based on Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters in this Little Golden Book. Featuring adorable, stylised artwork, this must-have, official storybook will entertain and excite fans of all ages. Happy fans, happy Honmoon! Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. Based on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
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7. Dexter Procter and the Case of the Disappearing Doctor
by Adam Kay
€13.99
Dexter Procter, the world's youngest-ever doctor, is back for a follow-up medical mystery! All is not well in Dexter's world. His granny has broken her leg, his friends Rupi and Otto have been expelled from school, there's a strange asthma epidemic he can't get on top of, and slimy politician Barbara Burnhall is trying to shut down everything fun at the hospital. And then his boss, Dr Marigold, goes missing! What Dexter doesn't realise is that he and his friends are about to uncover a dastardly plot involving kidnappings, earthquakes and a demolition ball. He doesn't know what's about to hit him... (Spoiler alert: it's a demolition ball.) Adam Kay and Henry Paker have created a second Dexter Procter mystery that is funnier and even more disgusting than the No. 1 bestselling Dexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor. (And that was pretty disgusting.) Dexter Procter and the Case of the Disappearing Doctor is soon to be a major BBC show.
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8. Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business
by Jamie Smart
€12.99
Ideal for readers who: Love graphic novels packed with slapstick humour Enjoy stories where a new arrival throws everything into chaos Like adventures that leap from The Woods to outer space Want a fast, funny read bursting with visual gags There's a new mischief-maker in The Woods - Little Monkey! A smaller, cuter, and even stranger Monkey than our beloved chaos-causer. But as Bunny and friends try to work out his motives, they are led far from the woods - into outer space. And on Planet Monkey, the laughs are positively intergalactic!
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9. The Overthinkers' Club: Happy List
by Nat Luurtsema
€8.99
Ideal for readers who: Have a weakness for funny diary-style fiction about friendship drama, crushes and school worries Recognise the appeal of a heroine whose anxious inner life is both relatable and hilarious Are looking for illustrated middle-grade stories full of overthinking and awkwardness Need a lively, funny and very relatable tween read Birdie is exactly the kind of character that younger readers recognise instantly: dramatic, funny, worried about everything and trying very hard to fix her life with a plan that may or may not work. That makes the book feel both comic and emotionally familiar. The diary-style voice gives the story pace and intimacy, while the illustrations help keep everything brisk and playful. Friendship wobble, school panic and pre-teen embarrassment are all handled with warmth rather than condescension. For readers who love the energy of Lottie Brooks or Dork Diaries , this feels like an easy hand-sell.
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10. Under the Floorboards of 39A
by Lucy Kennedy
€12.49
Do you believe in magic? Well, you just need to look beneath your feet ... because under the creaky floorboards of lots and lots of houses in Ireland, but most particularly under those of a house called 39A Cove Street in Dublin, there lives a whole community of little elves, working and making magic from all the things you drop between the cracks! Meet Joey and Freddie O’Brien, nine-year-old twin elves who get up to all sorts of mischief together. From their missions Up-Up to borrow supplies from their human neighbour, Bee-Bee, and stay out of the path of her big St Bernard dog, to their adventures in Squirby Village, creating magic out of the things we leave behind. But when the twins see Bee-Bee is not herself, and needs help, they gather their friends and rush to the rescue! Ideal for readers who... love magical stories set in Ireland, with hidden worlds right under everyday life enjoy mischievous, funny adventures featuring clever twins and big-hearted friendships like imaginative details about finding magic in lost things and secret communities want a warm, uplifting rescue story with a dash of danger (and a big St Bernard dog) prefer lively, cosy fantasy that feels comforting, playful, and easy to get lost in
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11. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga
by Dav Pilkey
€9.49
The #1 global bestselling Captain Underpants series returns! Based on the first sensational chapter book, it's a reimagined adventure perfectly paired with all-new manga artwork. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is written and adapted by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by manga artist Motojiro, and totally reinvented for a new generation of readers. Tra-la-laaa! Following the story arc of the first original chapter book, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is re-envisioned as an engaging graphic novel reading in Western style (left to right). With dynamic manga artwork by Japanese artist Motojiro, all-new Flip-O-Ramas, and much more, it will captivate existing fans, capture new readers, and appeal to comics, manga, and anime aficionados alike! Combining humour and action with empowerment and empathy, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga features the amazing adventures of best friends George Beard and Harold Hutchins and their waistband warrior superhero creation, Captain Underpants! He's faster than a speeding waistband, more powerful than boxer shorts, and able to leap tall buildings without getting a wedgie. Night and day, Captain Underpants fights for truth, justice, and all that is pre-shrunk and cottony! The Captain Underpants series, which was launched over 25 years ago, was instrumental in creating the illustrated children's chapter book category that's still popular today. For additional awesome, action-packed, inspiring escapades filled with creativity and imagination, read Dav Pilkey's Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club, Super Diaper Baby (now in full colour), and Dragon Tales series. And be sure to check out the two critically acclaimed major motion pictures, Dog Man and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie!
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14. Squid Squad: Shrimply the Best
by Aoife Dooley
€9.49
Ollie the vampire squid, Zing the sea bunny and the rest of the Squid Squad are back for more hilarious, zany and action-packed adventures in this full-colour graphic novel for readers aged 5-8, perfect for fans of Bumble and Snug, SpongeBob SquarePants and Bunny vs Monkey. The deep-sea town of Nowhere is home to the wackiest and weirdest creatures of the ocean, with abilities like shooting thorns, tripling in size and releasing stink-bombs! Teaming up as the Squid Squad, they're ready to save the day - or cause chaos... Join Ollie and Zing in four new mini episodes as they try out grown-up jobs, adopt an unusual new pet, track down a prized painting and rescue a shell-ebrity when a movie set turns up and jealous Thornelius stirs up trouble! Aoife's striking, bold and friendly art style welcomes even less confident readers in these action-packed mini episodes Hilarious and anarchic visual humour with a loveable cast of vibrant characters A celebration of imagination, friendship and being completely unique!
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15. Unicorn Rescuers: Adventure in Mermaid Land
by Ana Punset
€8.99
The first in a new full-colour series set in the magical Unicornia universe, filled with mermaids, unicorns and magic! Perfect for fans of Unicornia looking to take the next step in their reading journey Featuring: Familiar characters from Unicornia as well as exciting new friends Longer adventures with a dash of danger Magical new lands and creatures Beautiful bold full-colour artwork Pippa, Claudia and Sara set out on the most incredible trip to Mermaid Land, searching for a lost unicorn. But the mischievous mermaids do not want the unicorn to be found! The friends must escape jellyfish, journey through a swamp of poisonous plants and charm grumpy bats on this very special mission. Can they return the unicorn to Unicornia safe and sound … and prove that they can be Unicorn Rescuers? Look out for the Unicorn Rescuers' other adventures ... coming soon!
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16. Skulduggery Pleasant: A Soul Full of Shadows
by Derek Landy
€13.99
The bone-shaking new trilogy concludes - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Skulduggery Pleasant has many enemies - many, many enemies - and people try to kill him multiple times a day. But when someone puts a price on his head, he finds himself going up against a foe that not even he can beat. Not alone, anyway. And where is his partner right when he needs her the most? Valkyrie Cain is in prison, fighting to stay alive in a place where everyone wants to kill her. With an island of sorcerers ready to cut themselves off from the rest of the world, a terrorist group enjoying unprecedented public support, and a showdown looming between Winter Grieving and the Child of the Ancients, Skulduggery and Valkyrie find that their options, like their chances, are quickly running out. IS THIS THE END?
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17. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
by J. K. Rowling
€8.99
Ideal for readers who: Love children’s fantasy that opens the door to a richly imagined world Are ready for a boy wizard’s first step into secrets, spells and friendship Want Hogwarts, Privet Drive and a castle full of wonder vividly brought to life Enjoy classic middle-grade adventures packed with humour, heart and pure escapism Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the first story in the greatest children's book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter's world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. The magic starts here! Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin. J.K. Rowling's enduringly popular Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's first adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, will whisk you away to Hogwarts, an enchanted, turreted castle filled with disappearing staircases, pearly-white ghosts and magical paintings that flit from frame to frame. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, as well as refreshed bonus material including fun facts exploring the origins of names such as Albus Dumbledore, Hedwig and other favourite characters. Get ready for the magical journey of a lifetime! SORTING - SPELLS - SECRETS Seven magical stories, one epic adventure. Praise for the Harry Potter books: 'That rare thing, a series of stories adored by parents and children alike.' - Daily Telegraph 'A phenomenon … Grown men in suits have been spotted with them on trains. Parents squabble over who gets to read them to the kids, and teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes.' - Guardian 'One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times.' - Sunday Telegraph 'Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff.' - Mirror 'The only thing wrong with it is that you can't put it down.' - Fiona Chadwick, 9 years old 'It is very funny. I would love to be Harry and make up some magic spell to play on my teachers.' - Tom El-Shawk, 11 years old 'My mum loved it so much she would not let my dad read any of it to me.' - Alexander Benn, 7 and 9¼ years old 'It's for all ages and it's brilliant.' - Katrina Farrant, 10 years old
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18. KPop Demon Hunters: The Official Junior Novelization
by Jessica Yoon
€8.99
A junior novelization that retells Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the world-famous girl group HUNTR/X. When they aren’t selling out stadiums, they protect the world from a force of powerful demons that have threatened the world for centuries. But have they met their match with the arrival of Saja Boys, an infuriatingly cute boy band who happen to be demons in disguise? This junior novelization is the official retelling of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters. Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans Based on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans
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19. The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks
by Katie Kirby
€8.99
Ideal for readers who: Love funny diary-style stories about starting secondary school Enjoy heroines whose embarrassment feels huge and completely believable Are drawn to friendship drama, family chaos and eccentric pets Want an illustrated read with a warm, sharply comic voice Lottie Brooks is eleven and three quarters and convinced her life is already over as secondary school looms. Katie Kirby uses that exaggerated sense of catastrophe brilliantly, building a story full of friendship worries, body-conscious panic and the kind of everyday humiliation that feels enormous at that age. The diary format and illustrations keep the pace lively, while details like Lottie’s hamsters give the book extra personality. It is an ideal choice for readers who like their school stories funny, candid and emotionally spot-on.
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