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1	Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince more books like this by J K Rowling Book 6 in the Harry Potter seriesA New York Times BestsellerIn the fifth and most recent book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the last chapter, titled "The Second War Begins," started: 'In a brief statement Friday night, Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge confirmed that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has returned to this country and is active ... see all copies from £2.04! new only from £6.19! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix more books like this by J K Rowling This is the library binding edition of the book. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £2.74! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Cat in the Hat more books like this by Dr Seuss When Mom's away, the mischievous Cat in the Hat comes to play--and turns the house into a total uproar. But the Cat manages to make things right in the end, not a split second before Mom returns. The story, told in simple words and delightful rhymes, makes beginning to read lots of fun. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £4.16! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Green Eggs and Ham more books like this by Dr Seuss Sam-I-am mounts a determined campaign to convince another Seuss character to eat a plate of green eggs and ham in this timeless classic. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £4.16! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Infinite Jest more books like this by David Foster Wallace A new collection of stories from David Foster Wallace is occasion to celebrate. These stories -- which have been prominently serialized in Harper's, Esquire, the Paris Review, and elsewhere -- explore intensely immediate states of mind, with the attention to voice and the extraordinary creative daring that have won Wallace his reputation as one of ... see all copies from £9.96! new only from £9.96! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Harry Potter and the goblet of fire more books like this by J K Rowling Harry Potter is in his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. However, this new book opens with a difference with a very sinister encounter and a death in a darkened and empty house. In the meantime term goes on and there are spells to be learnt, potions to be brewed and (unluckily)Divination and Potions lessons to be attended. ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.29! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day more books like this by Judith Viorst He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. He went to sleep with gum in his mouth and woke up with gum in his hair. When he got out of bed, he tripped over his skateboard and by mistake dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running. He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, ... see all copies from £2.11! new only from £6.27! \| first editions
8	Cloudy with a chance of meatballs more books like this by Judi Barrett The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town except for its weather which came three times a day, at breakfast lunch and dinner. But it never rained rain and it never snowed snow and it never blew just wind. It rained things like soup and juice. It snowed things like mashed potatoes. And sometimes the wind blew in storms ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £5.66! \| first editions
9	Diary of a Wimpy Kid more books like this by Jeff Kinney It's a new school year and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into the harsh landscape of secondary school, where undersized weaklings have to share the hallways with kids who are six-feet-tall, dating and already shaving. While Greg's days are focused on school survival, he's happy to have Rowley, his reliable punching-bag sidekick, along for the ... see all copies from £2.04! new only from £4.07! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Good Night, Gorilla more books like this by Peggy Rathmann It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who's the short, furry one with the key in his hand and the mischievous grin? The reader can sneak along behind the zookeeper and find out what happens, in this children's picture book. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.45! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Charlie & the Chocolate Factory more books like this by Roald Dahl Mr Wonka's inventions are out of this world. He's thought up every kind of sweet imaginable in his amazing chocolate factory, but no one has ever seen inside, or met Mr Wonka! Charlie can't believe his luck when he finds a golden ticket and wins the trip of a lifetime around the famous factory. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £2.01! \| first editions
12 view cover	How the Grinch Stole Christmas more books like this by Dr Seuss The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway. Could Christmas be more than presents?. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £2.02! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian more books like this by Sherman Alexie Based on the authors own experiences, this first young adult novel by bestselling author Alexie features poignant drawings by acclaimed artist Ellen Forney that reflect the characters art as it chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy attempting to break away from the life he was destined to live. see all copies from £4.64! new only from £4.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing more books like this by Judy Blume Peter Hatcher is the fourth grade nothing whose main worry is how to stop his little brother Fudge from getting his hands on his new possession - a tiny green turtle called Dribble. The author has also written "Otherwise known as Shelia the Great" and "Superfudge". see all copies from £1.36! new only from £2.11! \| first editions
15 view cover	Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim more books like this by David Sedaris Another collection by bestselling satiric essayist David Sedaris, author of NAKED and ME TALK PRETTY ONE DAY and frequent contributor to the public radio show THIS AMERICAN LIFE. Some of the essays are in the laugh-out-loud vein to which Sedaris fans are accustomed, including an over-the-top look at Dutch Christmas traditions, and Sedaris's ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 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 £2.57! new only from £6.50! \| first editions
17 view cover	Rodrick Rules more books like this by Jeff Kinney This follow-up to the "New York Times" bestselling "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" chronicles Greg Heffley'S attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, and to keep his secret safe--especially from his olDer brother Rodrick, who would be happy to spill the beans. see all copies from £7.02! new only from £7.74! \| first editions
18 view cover	Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! more books like this by Mo Willems When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £4.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	The bad beginning more books like this by Lemony Snicket Within the pages of this novel, readers will discover one of the books upon which the movie Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events is based: "The Bad Beginning. Like the movie, this book tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children, who despite being clever and charming lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £2.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Oh, the Places You'll Go! more books like this by Dr Seuss A celebration of the joys, challenges, and even the disappointments of life, as well as an ode to self-esteem and self-determination, OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! follows the adventures of a young, yellow-clad boy setting out on an amazing journey. "98 and ¾ percent guaranteed" that he will do well, the child experiences everything imaginable, from a ... see all copies from £2.04! new only from £9.03! \| first editions
21 view cover	Are You My Mother? more books like this by P D Eastman A baby bird sets out to find his mother. But he doesn't know what his mother looks like--or even that she's a bird! Mother and child are ultimately reunited, but not before some pretty confusing situations. see all copies from £2.01! new only from £4.77! \| first editions
22 view cover	Cat's Cradle more books like this by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. - Presents the most important 20th-century criticism on major works from "The Odyssey through modern literature- The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism- Contains critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index- Introductory essay by Harold Bloom see all copies from £3.65! new only from £6.97! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	The Bfg more books like this by Roald Dahl Classic Dahl in an enticing, collectable new format. When little Sophie is snatched out of her bed in the dead of night by the BFG she fears the worst, but unlike his grisly neighbours the Bloodbottler and the Fleshlumpeater, the Big Friendly Giant is a dream maker and not a man-eater. Together they go on a roller-coaster of an adventure to ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £4.64! \| first editions
24 view cover	Matilda more books like this by Roald Dahl Classic Dahl in an enticing, collectable new format. The Wormwoods think their daughter, Matilda, is nothing better than a scab, to be flicked away at the earliest opportunity. But unbeknown to her ghastly parents, Matilda is no ordinary child - she is a genius! When she realises the extent of her psychic powers and intelligence she starts to use ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £2.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Are You There God? It's Me Margaret more books like this by Judy Blume Margaret Simon faces a lot of changes the year she enters sixth grade. First, her family moves from New York City to a small town in New Jersey where she must settle into a new school and meet new friends. She also deals with her questions and anxieties about her first period, her first bra, and her newfound feelings for boys. A virtual rite of ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £3.42! \| first editions

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