Children's Books of the Month

by Cecelia Ahern

€6.99

A funny, magical and hugely original new series from internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern. Mia is ten years old and has just moved to her new foster home with Detective Lucy. And Mia has a secret – she can speak to inanimate objects. That’s not the weird part, though – the amazing thing is that the objects speak back! Hats, toasters, pens – Mia can understand them all. And with the help of these everyday objects, Mia can SOLVE MYSTERIES! Like for instance – how exactly did a fire start in her new classroom…? Warm, funny, highly original and illustrated throughout in black and white, this is the start of a brand-new series for 7+ readers by beloved, globally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern. Ideal for readers who: Keep an eye out for funny magical mysteries for readers aged 7+. Connect with Mia's secret ability to hear hats, toasters, pens and other objects. Follow detective stories where everyday things suddenly become witnesses. Look for warm foster-home stories with humour, heart and series potential.

by Ed Caruana

€12.99

Indiana Jones meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this fast-paced new graphic novel series for kids age 9-13, a comic sci-fi adventure about a crew of treasure-hungry Star Breakers on an accidental quest to save the universe. 'Star Breakers is INCREDIBLE! With epic, beautiful artwork, thrilling action and a story that pulls you bouncing and crashing from one exciting calamity to the next…Young readers are going to go crazy for this series!' - Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny Vs Monkey --- ZEKE ZERO has been living his worst life ever since his dad traded him for a spare battery when he was a baby ... Still, 13-year-old Zeke gets by. Or he did, until he 'borrowed' the wrong priceless star map and was forced to join a crackpot crew of STAR BREAKERS - brave (foolish) souls who dare to search dying worlds for (sometimes) incredible treasures. Their first job? Finding an ancient GOD'S EYEBALL hidden on a monster-infested planet somewhere in the depths of space. Preferably before the evil, undead Princess Grizelda does, or the galaxy is pretty much doomed. Chances of success? Virtually ZERO ... An action-packed space adventure with fast-paced storytelling and heart-warming crew dynamics, Star Breakers is the epic new sci-fi graphic novel series for fans of Amulet, Frostheart and Percy Jackson. 'The funniest, most epic sci-fi comic I've read in years' - Huw Aaron, bestselling author of Unfairies 'Thrilling ... full of superb artwork, comedic grossness and fast-paced derring-do' - The Guardian

by Jenny Pearson

€10.00

"THIS BOOK IS SERIOUSLY FUNNY!!!" Phil Earle, author of Finn's Epic Fails Get ready to set sail on a hilarious new swashbuckling adventure series from bestselling and award-winning author, Jenny Pearson. Perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon. Wilbur doesn't believe he's destined to be a great pirate. He hates heights, gets seasick and is too scared to fire a cannon. But Wilbur, together with shipmates Ellie and Gilbert, is taking his Level One Pirate Grading. They're in a race to find the greatest treasure of all: one of the legendary Jewels of the Sea. How's he ever going to win? With cursed treasure, rival crews, cannon-blasting battles and booby-trapped islands, danger is never far away. Can Wilbur survive the storm and become the pirate he's meant to be?

by Dav Pilkey

€10.00

The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, the first children's graphic novel by bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, is now in full colour! George and Harold are two amazing kids. Not only did they create Captain Underpants, but they saved the world five times! But once again George and Harold are in trouble with their school principal, Mr. Krupp. After they make a mess in the school gym, they have to write a 100-page report on "good citizenship," so they invent a new superhero: Super Diaper Baby. This is an actual baby called Billy who gains special super powers. Super Diaper Baby's archenemy, Deputy Dangerous, wants to steal his powers and take over the planet. Will the diaper-wearing dynamo defeat the deputy, or is the entire Earth doomed? Featuring a special appearance by Captain Underpants, The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby is the hysterical graphic novel tale of the all-new superhero who's faster than a speeding stroller and more powerful than diaper rash. In this all-new color version with updated spelling and grammar, Dav Pilkey brilliantly weaves a good-hearted, action-packed story that will inspire heroes of all ages. For additional awesome, action-packed, inspiring escapades filled with creativity and imagination, read Dav Pilkey's Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club, Captain Underpants, and Dragon series. Also be sure to check out the two acclaimed major motion pictures: Dog Man and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.