Annie Dalton Libri

Everyone is talking about the school talent show - except Jax. She's far too busy with Moonbeams, her magical moon cat. But then she meets Hubble, the white rabbit, whose owner dreams of wowing the crowds with his dazzling magical act!

When Princess Zena is told she must leave her spacious,luxurious palace to live in a tiny hut, she thinks it'sthe end of the world. And the wise old man she asks for help just seem tobe make it worse! What is she to do?

In her fifth adventure, Mel, the time-travelling angel, navigates the intriguing blend of Australian secrets and the dark atmosphere of Jack the Ripper's London. This installment promises to keep readers engaged with its unique historical context and thrilling plot twists, all while featuring a fresh cover design that marks a rebirth for the beloved series.

When her white German Shepherd unearths a body in the undergrowth during their daily walk through Oxford's picturesque Port Meadow, Anna Hopkins has a double shock: she'd met the victim before. Convinced that Naomi Evans was not the random victim of a serial killer as the police believe, Anna teams up with fellow dogwalkers to discover the truth.

Mel and Reuben have been studying Soul Retrieval, running through all manner of challenging scenarios in virtual reality, in order to learn the specialized skills necessary to rescue human souls. The two angels are sent to Japan, to try and reunite a young girl’s soul with her body, as she lies in a coma. It isn't her time to die. In their quest for the soul, Mel and Reuben have to enter a realm that’s magical and exquisite, like an idealized Japanese fairy-tale dream?feudal lords, fabulous magical castles, ninjas, wandering monks, waterfalls, demons, and shapeshifters. But like all dreams, it has its dark side, and the Japanese afterlife has some extremely scary aspects. Mel and Reuben must stick together . . . and at the end, there is even a little hint of romance for our two angel buddies!

Part of the Bug Club whole school reading programme for Reception, KS1 and KS2 that transforms young readers into life-long readers. Children are instantly engaged by the characters they know and love and want to read more and more.

Mel is a trainee time-travelling angel. She's feisty, witty, streetwise and... dead Melanie Beeby, just thirteen, has been permanently removed from the late 20th Century by a speeding joy rider. She is elevated to another place, where she attends the Angel Academy. When she is asked to join an elite trouble-shooting group, Angels Unlimited, she is sent on a trial mission to London during the Blitz to help save another young person. Mel breaks the only rule -- she materialises to a human -- yet still manages to come out top of the class She is given her angel name -- Helix -- and comes up with her perfect teen outfit. 'To me this look says committed, it says now, it says ready for action. I mean, I'm an angel, so I should look divine, right?' Hilarious, fast-moving, other-worldly adventure

This enchanting series for younger readers continues to captivate with its imaginative storytelling and engaging characters. Following the success of the first title, the author brings a fresh adventure filled with magic and excitement, perfect for sparking the imaginations of children. The narrative promises to explore themes of friendship and courage, making it an ideal choice for young readers looking for fun and inspiration.

This book is suitable for reluctant readers of 8-13 with a reading age of eight years. It is printed on cream paper, which is proven to be more restful on the eye. The font is specially designed to encourage a smooth and easy read. There are frequent page breaks, short, headed chapters and illustrations on almost every page. A wide range of specialists, including children themselves, have read and commented on the book prior to publication.