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1	Eragon more books like this by Christopher Paolini When a 15-year-old peasant boy named Eragon finds a mysterious blue stone, he thinks he might be able to sell it in order to buy food for his poor family. He is understandably surprised then, when the stone turns out to be a dragon's egg from which a female dragon named Saphira soon hatches. Eragon then learns that he is a descendent of the Riders ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £1.41! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Eldest more books like this by Christopher Paolini A sensational avalanche of shifting political alliances, unexpected bombshells, and intense relationships races through this gripping, fast-paced sequel to the phenomenal bestseller ERAGON (which was written when Christopher Paolini was just a teenager). The Varden's struggle to end the reign of the villainous King Galbatorix continues as they and ... see all copies from £3.84! new only from £4.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Brisingr: Or the Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular more books like this by Christopher Paolini Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from ... see all copies from £14.82! new only from £15.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Life of Pi more books like this by Yann Martel Pi, the precocious animal-loving son of an Indian zookeeper, loses his family in a shipwreck en route to North America--and is left alone in a lifeboat with a man-eating Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, with whom he manages (thanks to his zoo background) to strike up an ingenious truce. When they finally reach land and the tiger disappears, Pi ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £1.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	The Lightning Thief more books like this by Rick Riordan Now in paperback--the first novel of a new series that mixes classic Greek mythology with modern adventure. After learning he is a demigod, Percy Jackson is sent to a summer camp on Long Island, where he meets the father he never knew--Poseidon, god of the sea. see all copies from £5.65! new only from £6.49! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Inkheart more books like this by Cornelia Funke Both lovers of books and reading, 11-year-old Meggie and her bookbinder father, Mo, enter the fight of their lives with evil villains who were originally characters in a book called INKHEART. Ensnared by Capricorn and his menacing gang, including the exceedingly cruel Basta, Meggie must not only free herself and her father, but also find her ... see all copies from £5.07! new only from £5.07! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Island of the Blue Dolphins more books like this by Scott O'Dell Twelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. How she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading. This title is based on a true story. see all copies from £1.41! new only from £4.06! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	The Battle of the Labyrinth more books like this by Rick Riordan As this fourth installment of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series unfolds, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable as Kronos's army prepares to invade. To stop them, Percy and his demigod friends set out on a quest through the Labyrinth. see all copies from £7.10! new only from £7.10! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	The City of Ember more books like this by Jeanne DuPrau Built as an underground refuge for the human race, the city of Ember begins to deteriorate as its lights start to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever. see all copies from £2.08! new only from £4.88! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Robinson Crusoe more books like this by Daniel Defoe Robinson Crusoe, once a brave sailor out to seek his fortune, is now a captive -- a captive of a lonely desert island on which he is marooned. With only his wits and the few supplies he is able to carry from his sinking ship to sustain him, he is forced to create a new life for himself, out of virtually nothing. As the years go by, Crusoe slowly ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £1.41! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days more books like this by Dr. Tim LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins Based on the apocalyptic prophesies of the Book of Revelation, this book tells the harrowing story of commercial airlines pilot Captain Rayford Steele, a wayward Christian who is left behind on earth following the end of the world. The first of 12 books in an astoundingly successful series of Christian action novels shows Rayford's gradual climb ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £2.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Deception Point more books like this by Dan Brown From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Da Vinci Code" comes an explosive, high-tech thriller that takes readers from the chilling depths of the Arctic Ocean to the treacherous heights of Washington power. When a new NASA satellite spots evidence of an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice, the floundering space ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £3.78! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Harold and the Purple Crayon more books like this by Crockett Johnson "An ingenious and original picture story in which a small boy out for a walk--happily with crayon in hand--draws himself some wonderful adventures. A little book that will be loved".--The Horn Book. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from £2.14! new only from £5.86! \| first editions
14 view cover	Inkspell more books like this by Cornelia Funke This dazzling, gripping sequel to the bestselling children's fantasy INKHEART follows curious, adventurous Meggie--the 12-year-old daughter of renowned bookbinder Mo--and beautiful, silent Resa, into a dangerous, compelling world trapped between the pages of Inkheart. Though the family has been reunited and living happily at Aunt Elinor's, Meggie ... see all copies from £4.92! new only from £4.92! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Inkdeath more books like this by Cornelia Funke, Allan Corduner (Read by) The Adderhead--his immortality bound in a book by Meggie's father, Mo--has ordered his henchmen to plunder the villages. The peasants' only defense is a band of outlaws led by the Bluejay--Mo's fictitious double, whose identity he has reluctantly adopted. But the Book of Immortality is unraveling, and the Adderhead again fears the White Women of ... see all copies from £13.77! new only from £13.77! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Maniac Magee more books like this by Jerry Spinelli Maniac Magee comes home! Little, Brown and Company takes great pleasure and pride in announcing that, effective immediately, we will be the sole publisher of the paperback edition of Jerry Spinelli's classic Newbery Medal winner, Maniac Magee. It has been eight years since Maniac Magee won both the prestigious Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £5.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Artemis Fowl more books like this by Eoin Colfer Twelve-year-old villain, Artemis Fowl, is the most ingenious criminal mastermind in history. His bold and daring plan is to hold a leprechaun to ransom. But he's taking on more than he bargained for when he kidnaps Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance Unit). For a start, leprechaun technology is more advanced ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £4.11! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Count of Monte Cristo more books like this by Alexandre Dumas 'people get out of prison, and when they get out, and their name is Edmond Dantes, they take their revenge!' Falsely accused of treason, the young sailor Edmond Dantes is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress of the Chateau d'If. Having endured years of incarceration, he stages a daring and dramatic escape and sets out ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £1.62! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Adventures of Huckleberry Finn more books like this by Mark Twain This is the first edition of "Huckleberry Finn" ever to be based on Mark Twain's entire original manuscript - including its first 663 pages, which had been lost for more than a hundred years when they were discovered in 1990 in a Los Angeles attic. The text of the "Mark Twain Library" edition (first published in 1985) has been re-edited using this ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £1.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Hatchet more books like this by Gary Paulsen Thirteen-year old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the single engine plane in which he is flying crashes. Suddenly Brian finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother has given him as a present -- and the dreadful secret that has been tearing him ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £4.06! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	People of Sparks more books like this by Jeanne DuPrau The People of Sparks picks up where The City of Ember leaves off. Lina and Doon have emerged from the underground city to the exciting new world above, and it isn't long before they are followed by the other inhabitants of Ember. The Emberites soon come across a town where they are welcomed, fed, and given places to sleep. But the town's resources ... see all copies from £5.64! new only from £5.64! \| first editions
22 view cover	Walter the Farting Dog more books like this by William Kotzwinkle, Glenn Murray, Audrey Colman (Illustrator) Walter is a wonderful dog, except for one small problem. Gas. He can't help it. But Father says he's got to go because he's smelling up the house. Poor Walter is going back to the dog pound tomorrow. How will he escape this terrible fate? The answer will have you rolling on the floor with laughter. see all copies from £5.65! new only from £5.65! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Angel Experiment more books like this by James Patterson In this high-speed tale of cross-country adventure and intense danger, 14-year-old Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, and siblings Angel and the Gasman have one very unusual thing in common--wings. The six were raised by nefarious scientists as genetic experiments at the oppressive, terrifying "School," where they were each treated to a tiny helping of bird ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £5.86! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Magician more books like this by Michael Scott After fleeing Ojai, Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and Scatty emerge in Paris--home for Nicholas Flamel. Only this homecoming is anything but sweet. As the second novel of this bestselling series gets underway, it becomes time for Sophie to learn the second elemental magic: Fire Magic. see all copies from £10.92! new only from £11.44!
25 view cover	The Titan's Curse more books like this by Rick Riordan When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword, Riptide; and . . . a ride from his mom. The demigods race to the rescue to find that the Titan Lord Kronos has set up his most ... see all copies from £6.49! new only from £6.49! \| signed copies

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