Humourous Fiction

From number one king of comedy David Walliams comes his first Christmas caper – packed full of hilarious toy-shop action! 'Heartfelt, funny, and original, it's Walliams at his best.' The Sun ❄️The perfect Christmas gift for kids of all ages ❄️Hilarious seasonal adventure from king of...

Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!

Millions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales – now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The World’s Worst Teachers. Think your teachers are bad? Wait till you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world’s...

From the world’s favourite author, David Walliams–ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters....

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive...

Never fear, Nanny Piggins is here! When Mr Green rings from a tropical island, begging to be rescued, Nanny Piggins first instinct is to say no. However, a principle is at stake. No-one kidnaps her employer - at least not without written permission from her. So Nanny Piggins sets out to save the...

Be warned! Awful animals lurk inside. These 10 tales of the world’s craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You’ll never look at pets in the same way again....

The brilliant follow-up to David Walliams’ bestseller The World’s Worst Children! Ten more stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids from everyone’s favourite children’s author. If you thought you had read about the World’s Worst Children already, you’re in for a...

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Like a car alarm, bagpipe music, or a doorbell ringing in the middle of the night, hearing this audio edition of The Bad Beginning will only upset you. This unique multi-voice recording brings the first book in Lemony Snicket's alarming A Series of Unfortunate...

The beloved World’s Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You’ve met the world’s worst children, the world’s worst parents, the world’s worst teachers and the world’s worst pets – you better be ready for the world's worst monsters....

A hilarious, touching and extraordinary new fable from David Walliams, number one bestseller and one of the fastest growing children’s author across the globe. Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact. You see, Joe's rich. Really, really rich. Joe's got his own...

Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma’s house. She’s the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn’t know about his grandma....

Fourth graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins are a couple of class clowns. The only thing they enjoy more than playing practical jokes is creating their own comic books....

A murder. A mystery.​ Two murders, actually. Well, three, if you’re counting. Oh, look, here comes a fourth. So much murder that skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant must annoy Valkyrie Cain, the infamous Destroyer of Worlds, with his incredible deduction abilities....

Nanny Piggins, the world's most glamorous flying pig, runs away from the circus and goes to live with the Greens as their nanny....

Meet Manny, Max and Elsa, Melanie Applebum, Rory, Atticus Busby, Battie, Amba, Debra Jo-Woo, Tamara Noodle and Mrs Gonsha as they get up to all sorts of shenanigans during Little Lunch.

Go back to the Space Race with No.1 bestselling author David Walliams for a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery, action, laughs and surprises—and a secret that could change the course of history....

When we last saw George and Harold, they were about to take their pet pterodactyl, Crackers, back to the Cretaceous period....

In book five of her enthralling adventures, Nanny Piggins discovers some startling truths about the ruthless Ringmaster, provides counselling to a Molavadinian princess with pre-wedding jitters, wins a Nobel Prize while impersonating her sister and catches up with her favourite 4-tonne friend....

An unmissable paraquel to the internationally best-selling Skulduggery Pleasant series, The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire is at once a thrilling recap of the books so far, a reference guide to characters and a treasure-trove of bonus content....

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure. Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would: - make rude noises from BOTH ENDS… - pick his nose with his little toe… - eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside...

From best-selling author Anh Do comes the fourth instalment in the hilarious hit chapter audiobook series, WeirDo....

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Dear Reader, If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted, but their lives, I am sorry to say, are filled with bad luck and...

In 1962, three sorcerers converged to do battle in a hidden chamber near a disused platform in the London Underground. Prophecy foretold that the victor would hold the very fate of humanity in their hands. Since then… nothing.

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Lemony Snicket returns with the last book before the last book of his bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events. Scream and run away before the secrets of the series are revealed! Very little is known about Lemony Snicket and A Series of Unfortunate Events. What we...

Never fear, Nanny Piggins is here! When Mr Green rings from a tropical island, begging to be rescued, Nanny Piggins first instinct is to say no. However, a principle is at stake. No-one kidnaps her employer - at least not without written permission from her. So Nanny Piggins sets out to save the...

The Great Barrier Reef is sparkling with anticipation this New Year's Eve, as Nemo embarks on his most meaningful mission yet–finding the perfect gift for his dad, Marlin. Joined by the ever-optimistic Dory, the friends discover that the best presents often come from the heart. But when a mysterious sea creature threatens to disrupt the reef's grandest shell-a-bration, Nemo and Dory must race against time to save both the celebration and Marlin’s special surprise. Will they make it before the clock strikes midnight?

Monkey and the gang are on a hunt to find Bunny after he mysteriously disappeared. On their search they'll be bamboozled by Old Bunny, Neanderbunny, the mysterious Shadow Bunny and the always-confusing Not Bunny. Will they ever find their faithful friend?

As the mystery behind Lala begins to unravel, the world starts to become a more dangerous place. Nate and Katie are tasked with protecting the extremely dangerous and extremely explosive Ender Crystal, but things get complicated when you add an egg, a chicken, and two evil villains into the mix.

Rhodes is not an adventurer. He's a kid who likes video games and exploring his grandpa's attic, a place that smells of old wood and forgotten secrets. But when a glint of silver leads him to a dusty, rolled-up map and a strange, golden hourglass, his ordinary life is turned upside down. This is no ordinary hourglass. His Grandpa Silas reveals it is the Chronos Hourglass, a magical artifact that doesn't just measure time, it holds it. And the shimmering map? It's a guide to the Golden Desert of Aeon, a place where time itself has gone sideways.

It's bedtime at the Darling residence, and Michael can't seem to fall asleep. While laying awake in bed, Michael spots Captain Hook's shadow creeping toward Wendy! He fights the shadow to defend his sister, but he can't help but wonder where Captain Hook must be....Don't miss this exciting tale as Peter Pan arrives just in time to help Michael fend off Captain Hook's shadow and return it to Neverland!

"The Last Glimmer of Magic," incorporating your new character names: Book Description In the land of Aethel, magic is packing its bags. The colors are fading, the rivers have forgotten how to sing, and the world is turning a dull, boring grey. Only a girl named Evelyn seems to notice. And Evelyn has a secret: a tiny, stubborn spark of magic that lives in her palm, the very last glimmer in a world growing cold. When she finds a mysterious starlight map in her grandmother's whispering attic, Evelyn is set on a desperate quest.

In questo esilarante libro illustrato di Natale, le buffe super scoregge di Babbo Natale fanno volare la slitta più veloce che mai, portando regali, gioia e risate ai bambini di tutto il mondo. Perfetto per le famiglie che amano le storie natalizie divertenti e i libri spassosi da leggere ad alta voce con i bambini dai 3 agli 8 anni, questa avventura “scoreggiosa” diventerà un classico da rileggere anno dopo anno. Ricco di illustrazioni allegre e sorprese esilaranti, Le Super Puzzette di Babbo Natale dimostra che, a volte, la risata è davvero il miglior regalo di Natale.

Wayne, Zara, and Kix think it's just another day of playing zero-gravity tag on the Beacon space station... until the entire galaxy goes dark. It’s "The Big Flicker." The shimmering, powerful Galactic Grid—which runs everything from star-mail to food replicators—has suddenly shut down.

You are cordially invited to the spookiest night of the year... if you dare to knock. Sammy thinks he is ready for Halloween. He has his shiny silver knight costume, his trusty walkie-talkie, and a plan to get the most candy in the neighborhood. But when a mysterious envelope smelling of burnt cinnamon slides under his door written in invisible ink. Sammy realizes this won't be a normal night of trick-or-treating. Along with his friends, a logical Steampunk Scientist and a very clumsy Giant Broccoli, Sammy must brave the winding path to the old Miller Mansion on the hill.

Nate Noonan continues to balance his middle school life with his secret ninja life, but finds out it isn't as easy as he thought. Between finding someone to take to the Fall Ball and finding out what Dr. Herobrine is up to, he has a lot on his plate. Don't miss this wacky new adventure!

Meet Charlie, a cheerful little gingerbread man with a heart as warm as a fresh-baked cookie. This holiday season, Charlie sets out on a sweet mission—to bake and share cookies with every one of his forest friends. From candy cane cookies to snowflake sprinkles, each treat carries a message of love, friendship, and festive cheer.

A hilarious middle-grade memoir about boyhood, toxic masculinity and a shark named Jaws. For fans of Guts and New Kid. In the summer of 1975, 10-year-old Paul Gilligan doesn't have a whole lot to worry about other than keeping his comic books untarnished, getting tennis balls off roofs and...

For years, the legend of the Lionhearts—the ancient guardians of the Kingdom of Silverleaf was nothing more than a dusty story. A game played by four friends in the shadow of the crumbling Lion's Keep. But when Alden, the reluctant leader, Mara, the sharp-eyed strategist, Finn, the gentle giant, and Damon, the smallest and keenest observer, stumble upon a sacred oath and four strange, humming pendants, their game suddenly becomes terrifyingly real. The oath's magic awakens the cold, ancient power of the Shadow-Sorcerer Moros.

Deep in the sand of Coral Cove, an ancient secret has been waiting. When Josh and his best friend, Maya, unearth a barnacle-encrusted wooden box, they discover more than just an old relic, they find a cryptic, faded map that holds the key to a legend whispered for centuries: the vanished hoard of Captain Red-Heart, the bravest pirate queen to ever sail the seven seas. But this isn't a treasure of simple gold. It's protected by clever traps, guarded by a grumpy lighthouse keeper, and hidden in places only a true adventurer could find.

Jasper the squirrel is always ready for an adventure, especially when it’s with his best friends: Luna, a wise-beyond-her-years owl, and Barnaby, a clumsy (and constantly hungry) bear cub. Their latest discovery is the perfect secret spot: a steamy, colorful geyser basin, humming with a strange, warm energy. They can't wait to explore the bubbling mud pots, see the shimmering turquoise pools, smell the strange, rotten-egg scent of sulfur, and feel the warm, vibrating ground beneath their paws.

Ten-year-old Colby thought he knew every secret of the Grand Museum of Antiquities... until the day the hieroglyphs started whispering. What begins as a normal museum visit with his best friend, Anya, and the kindly Professor Finch turns into a thrilling adventure when a magical falcon feather reveals a hidden message on an ancient scroll. Pulled into a quest for Horus, the falcon god of the pharaohs, Colby and Anya must solve a series of magical puzzles.

The X-Treme Explorers "The Quest for the Sparkle-Stone" Get ready to dive deep, climb high, and giggle a lot with the world's youngest, most daring adventurers! Meet Leo the Map-Master and Mia the Gadget-Genius, along with their loyal, fluffy pup, Pip. They aren't just playing in the backyard, they are the X-Treme Explorers, and their newest mission is their most important yet! When a shimmering, secret map tumbles out of the attic, Leo and Mia discover that the magical Sparkle-Stone, the jewel that powers all the color, music, and fun of their town’s famous Giggle-Fest has gone missing!

What happens when the world’s sparkle decides to take a vacation? For Dave, every day is a masterpiece. He loves the fiery RED of his stop sign, the bright YELLOW of the happy sun, and the deep BLUE of the ocean. His best friend, Mark the playful puppy, is just as colorful! But one very grey morning, Dave wakes up and everything is... gone. His sunny sky is dull. His favorite strawberries look like grey pebbles. The world has turned into a giant, boring, black-and-white photograph! The Colors, tired of being taken for granted, have packed their bags and run away!

Dans la classe ensoleillée de Madame Clémentine, une minuscule visiteuse à huit pattes s’invite et, soudain, le silence éclate en chuchotements, rires nerveux et battements de cœur. Olivia n’aime pas trop ça… Heureusement, elle peut compter sur Doufie, son ami gentil, et sur la douce voix de l’enseignante pour transformer la panique en curiosité. Ensemble, ils apprennent à regarder autrement, à mettre des mots sur la peur et à respecter les petites bêtes qui partagent notre monde.

Eines schönen Dezembermorgens geht der grummeligen Spinne Karl-Heinz die Fliege Bisy ins Netz: ein vorzüglicher Festtagsbraten, der, nach Spinnenart zum Paket verschnürt, bis Heiligabend im Netz baumeln soll. Bisy bleiben 24 Tage, um Karl-Heinz von seinen Festtagsplänen abzubringen. Und auf einmal stellt sich die Frage, wer hier eigentlich Opfer und wer Täter ist.

Doc McStuffins takes listeners on a tour of the McStuffins Toy Hospital, located in the heart of McStuffingsville.

Finnian is a brand-new Journeyman Mapmaker, and he's ready for his first grand adventure. He has a new backpack, sharp pencils, and sturdy boots. There's just one tiny problem... After a fizzy, sputtering accident in a potion shop, Finn is stuck with a Fumble, a tiny, chaotic, and very clumsy Jinx. Suddenly, Finn’s luck takes a tumble. His boots magically swap to the wrong feet and rope bridges bounce him like a trampoline. Even his most precious maps fold themselves into origami swans! To stop the magical mischief, Finn must find the mysterious Wise Woman of Wobbly Creek.

Arlo isn't just new to Sunnybrook Elementary—he’s new to the entire century! Created in a secret lab, he is the clone of the legendary King Arthur, made to bring a little old-school courage to the modern world. He thinks his biggest challenge will be figuring out cafeteria food, but that all changes when he effortlessly pulls a rusty sword from a concrete block in the schoolyard, a feat no one else could manage. Suddenly, Arlo is on a quest from Merlin himself (who now sends cryptic emails full of emojis) to assemble a new Knights of the Round Table.

C’est la veille de Noël, et Pippin veut que tout soit absolument parfait. Mais il y a un minuscule problème… C’est un chiot. Entre les explosions de farine dans la cuisine, les aventures dans le sapin et les catastrophes de rubans emmêlés, le Noël parfaitement planifié de Pippin se transforme en un désordre parfaitement catastrophique !