Win the lottery? Congrats! You get to fight the dragon—to the death!Each summer, the kingdom of Dunbury holds a lottery. The prize? The right to face the Black Dragon in a fight to the death.Nobody ever returns.Widespread hunger. Banned Books. Harsh royal decrees to keep the citizens in line. After nearly fifty years, the poor, downtrodden people in the isolated country between the mountains and the sea have lost all hope. Somehow, mysteriously, the cruel King Goodheart controls the dragon. And with the dragon, no one dares defy him.Until thirteen-year-old Lucky Grayblock, the clumsy, gangly, decidedly unlucky assistant in the dusty old library, finally becomes eligible for the dragon lottery … and discovers one last chance to turn everyone’s luck around.“Scott is one of those rare writers who can and does cross genres, and do it well. You never know what kind of story you’ll get from him, but you do know that it’ll be good.”— Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo Award-Winning Writer and Editor

Simone leads a double life. As a covert agent, she walks in the footprints of her spy mother, darting between the shadows. If she’s not sleuthing, she’s icing eclairs and dusting pastries in her father’s patisserie. When a notorious thief returns to Paris, the patisserie is threatened, and Simone questions everything. She and her father must participate in the exclusive Chocolatiers’ Ball to redeem themselves and catch the thief. Simone’s concealed life is crumbling, the shop hangs in the balance . . . and now she needs a ball gown! Life in a French patisserie may not be as sweet as she thought.

Welcome to the magical world of Petal & Nettle! The NEW book in the award-winning series!When Nettle sets out to write the BEST story EVER, there’s just one problem - he doesn’t know what to write. His mind has gone completely blank!Thankfully Petal and the other fairies are there to help him find inspiration. The trouble is, they all havebrilliant ideas and like different things. How can he possibly write ONE story that everyone will enjoy?A funny, uplifting tale about the magic of self-belief, trying your best, and not worrying about what other people think.The story is magically brought to life through the beautiful illustrations by the super-talented Tilia Rand-Bell.Perfect for ages 3-6 and those who love fantastical tales such as Julia Donaldson's The Singing Mermaid or The Witch's Cat also by Kirstie Watson.Includes a download link to a FREE printable activity pack for use at home or school.The book is great for reading aloud, snuggly bedtime stories and conversations about creative writing, self-belief, friendship, using your imagination and story-telling.

For Ages 2-7 yearsLearn about Ocean Life in a Fun and engaging way! Take the plunge and join the excursion under the sea with beautiful illustrations and information tidbits to keep everyone engaged and enthralled. Meet some fascinating fishes, crustaceans and mammals in their ocean home and learn about their unusual habits.Have fun with the different sound words on each encounter.Chomp! Chomp! Whoosh!Come along on this underwater adventure where you will laugh a lot and learn a lot.

For his whole life, Thordric has been told that his magic is dangerous, and that he must never use it. All over Dinia, half-wizards are treated the same, their magic labelled as dangerous and uncontrollable.When High Wizard Kalljard dies under mysterious circumstances, it falls to young Thordric to solve the case. The problem? The deed was done by magic, and though Thordric is a half-wizard, he has never fully used his powers.To prove himself right and find the person responsible, Thordric has to learn how to control his own powers. But can he learn fast enough, and find the perpetrator in time?Praise:????? - "Refreshing and original. Thordric is a likable, compelling protagonist. A delightful read."????? - "Fun and light-hearted, yet still unique. The characters are full of life and well-rounded. Truly enjoyed it."????? - "A murder mystery, a missing son, and a young wizard finding his powers - all the makings of a grand adventure."