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Secondhand Chapter Book (Age 8–12) Bargain Book Box — 24 Books
Twenty-four books for young readers who devour stories faster than anyone can keep up with them. This collection has everything — two Alex Rider missions, a gym teacher who is definitely an alien, a dragon living in a library, a war against the grannies that is being taken very seriously indeed, and enough Marvel heroes to keep any superhero fan happy for weeks. Alongside the laughs and the action there are stories that matter: Benjamin Zephaniah writing about the Windrush, a Newbery Honor novel about belonging, and two timeless classics that deserve a place on every child's shelf. A brilliant box for reluctant readers and book-hungry ones alike.
1. The Wind in the Willows — Kenneth Grahame Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the incorrigible Mr Toad — the riverbank, the Wild Wood, and Toad Hall. One of the great pleasures of childhood literature, and one of those books that gets better every time you return to it.
2. My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord — David Solomons Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize — the gym teacher is an alien overlord, the world needs saving again, and Luke is once more the most reluctant hero in the universe. Every bit as funny as the first book.
3. Alex Rider: Eagle Strike — Anthony Horowitz Book 4 in the Alex Rider series — a billionaire with a plan to reshape the world, a countdown that can't be stopped, and a teenage spy who is the only person standing in the way. Horowitz ratchets up the stakes with every instalment, and this is where the series hits a new gear.
4. Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine — DC Green Science fiction adventure for kids who think big — imaginative, funny, and very hard to put down once Erasmus gets going.
5. The Jungle Book & The Second Jungle Book — Rudyard Kipling Both books in one volume — Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan, and the Law of the Jungle in Kipling's own words. Richer and stranger than any adaptation, and a proper introduction to a classic.
6. My Ratbag Relations — Kerry Cue Australian children's humour at its most gloriously chaotic — the kind of book that gets passed around the classroom until it falls to pieces.
7. Windrush Child — Benjamin Zephaniah A child arrives in England on the Windrush and finds a country that isn't quite what was promised. Zephaniah writes about history, belonging, and resilience with warmth and honesty — a book that makes the past feel immediate and personal.
8. The Dragon in the Library — Louie Stowell A dragon is living in the library and Kit, Alita, and Tom have to save it — possibly along with the library, and possibly along with the world. A love letter to reading in the shape of a fantasy adventure.
9. Ultimate Football Heroes: Kane, Van Dijk & Mbappé Three inspiring true stories tracing three of the world's greatest footballers from their first kickabout to the world stage. Essential reading for sports-mad kids who need reminding that heroes are made, not born.
10. The Bigwoof Conspiracy — Dashe Roberts (Sticky Pines) Something very strange is going on in Sticky Pines. The Bigwoof conspiracy is just the beginning. A brilliantly inventive mystery series for fans of weird fiction and small towns with very large secrets.
11. Avengers: Infinity War — The Cosmic Quest Vol. 1 — Brandon Snider The Infinity War story in novel form — all the action, all the impossible choices, all the heartbreak. Perfect for the Marvel fan who wants to live inside the story.
12. Gilbert's Ghost Train — David Metzenthen An Australian adventure with mystery, courage, and the particular magic of a kid who simply refuses to give up. Metzenthen is a reliably excellent voice in Australian children's fiction.
13. Awful Auntie — David Walliams Winner of the National Book Award — Stella's awful auntie has a plan, and Stella is the only one who can stop her. Walliams at his most gloriously over-the-top and genuinely funny.
14. White Lies, Black Dare — Joanna Nadin About fitting in, the cost of pretending to be someone you're not, and the moment when you have to decide who you actually want to be. Honest, funny, and completely true to this age group.
15. Scorpia — Anthony Horowitz (Alex Rider, Book 5) Paired with Eagle Strike in this box, so readers get two consecutive Alex Rider adventures. Once stung, twice as deadly — Alex wants revenge, and Scorpia is ready for him.
16. A Christmas Carol — Charles Dickens (Disney/Jim Carrey film edition) Scrooge, the three spirits, and the best redemption story in the English language. A brilliant gateway to Dickens, and a book that works at any time of year.
17. Incredibles 2: A Real Stretch — Elastigirl Prequel What was Elastigirl doing before the Incredibles became the Incredibles? This action-packed prequel answers that question with style.
18. Charlie and the War Against the Grannies — Alan Brough The grannies are organised. They have resources. They have a plan. Charlie is in serious, serious trouble. Exactly as unhinged as it sounds, and all the better for it.
19. The Middler — Kirsty Applebaum Middle children get nothing — until now. A clever dystopian adventure about fairness, courage, and what happens when one girl decides that middle is exactly the right place to start a revolution.
20. The Witching Hours: The Vampire Knife — Jack Henseleit Fantasy horror for readers ready to be properly scared — "be told, be brave, be terrified" is a promise this book keeps. Dark, atmospheric, and gripping.
21. Mortal Chaos: Deep Oblivion — Matt Dickinson Multiple storylines, multiple characters, one devastating collision point. "Some will live. Many will die. All are connected." A thriller for older readers who are ready for something with genuine stakes.
22. Thor — Marvel (Limited Edition) A special edition Marvel novelisation for the child who has watched Thor approximately forty times and is ready to experience it all over again in book form.
23. The Land of Forgotten Girls — Erin Entrada Kelly A Newbery Honor novel about a Filipino-American girl whose imagination is her greatest defence against a difficult reality. Kelly writes about family, survival, and the power of stories with rare emotional intelligence.
24. Talisman: The Amulet of Quilla — Allan Frewin Jones A fantasy quest adventure — ancient artefacts, hidden powers, and young heroes who have no idea what they've walked into until it's far too late to walk back out.
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Secondhand Chapter Book (Age 8–12) Bargain Book Box — 24 Books
Twenty-four books for young readers who devour stories faster than anyone can keep up with them. This collection has everything — two Alex Rider missions, a gym teacher who is definitely an alien, a dragon living in a library, a war against the grannies that is being taken very seriously indeed, and enough Marvel heroes to keep any superhero fan happy for weeks. Alongside the laughs and the action there are stories that matter: Benjamin Zephaniah writing about the Windrush, a Newbery Honor novel about belonging, and two timeless classics that deserve a place on every child's shelf. A brilliant box for reluctant readers and book-hungry ones alike.
1. The Wind in the Willows — Kenneth Grahame Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the incorrigible Mr Toad — the riverbank, the Wild Wood, and Toad Hall. One of the great pleasures of childhood literature, and one of those books that gets better every time you return to it.
2. My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord — David Solomons Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize — the gym teacher is an alien overlord, the world needs saving again, and Luke is once more the most reluctant hero in the universe. Every bit as funny as the first book.
3. Alex Rider: Eagle Strike — Anthony Horowitz Book 4 in the Alex Rider series — a billionaire with a plan to reshape the world, a countdown that can't be stopped, and a teenage spy who is the only person standing in the way. Horowitz ratchets up the stakes with every instalment, and this is where the series hits a new gear.
4. Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine — DC Green Science fiction adventure for kids who think big — imaginative, funny, and very hard to put down once Erasmus gets going.
5. The Jungle Book & The Second Jungle Book — Rudyard Kipling Both books in one volume — Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan, and the Law of the Jungle in Kipling's own words. Richer and stranger than any adaptation, and a proper introduction to a classic.
6. My Ratbag Relations — Kerry Cue Australian children's humour at its most gloriously chaotic — the kind of book that gets passed around the classroom until it falls to pieces.
7. Windrush Child — Benjamin Zephaniah A child arrives in England on the Windrush and finds a country that isn't quite what was promised. Zephaniah writes about history, belonging, and resilience with warmth and honesty — a book that makes the past feel immediate and personal.
8. The Dragon in the Library — Louie Stowell A dragon is living in the library and Kit, Alita, and Tom have to save it — possibly along with the library, and possibly along with the world. A love letter to reading in the shape of a fantasy adventure.
9. Ultimate Football Heroes: Kane, Van Dijk & Mbappé Three inspiring true stories tracing three of the world's greatest footballers from their first kickabout to the world stage. Essential reading for sports-mad kids who need reminding that heroes are made, not born.
10. The Bigwoof Conspiracy — Dashe Roberts (Sticky Pines) Something very strange is going on in Sticky Pines. The Bigwoof conspiracy is just the beginning. A brilliantly inventive mystery series for fans of weird fiction and small towns with very large secrets.
11. Avengers: Infinity War — The Cosmic Quest Vol. 1 — Brandon Snider The Infinity War story in novel form — all the action, all the impossible choices, all the heartbreak. Perfect for the Marvel fan who wants to live inside the story.
12. Gilbert's Ghost Train — David Metzenthen An Australian adventure with mystery, courage, and the particular magic of a kid who simply refuses to give up. Metzenthen is a reliably excellent voice in Australian children's fiction.
13. Awful Auntie — David Walliams Winner of the National Book Award — Stella's awful auntie has a plan, and Stella is the only one who can stop her. Walliams at his most gloriously over-the-top and genuinely funny.
14. White Lies, Black Dare — Joanna Nadin About fitting in, the cost of pretending to be someone you're not, and the moment when you have to decide who you actually want to be. Honest, funny, and completely true to this age group.
15. Scorpia — Anthony Horowitz (Alex Rider, Book 5) Paired with Eagle Strike in this box, so readers get two consecutive Alex Rider adventures. Once stung, twice as deadly — Alex wants revenge, and Scorpia is ready for him.
16. A Christmas Carol — Charles Dickens (Disney/Jim Carrey film edition) Scrooge, the three spirits, and the best redemption story in the English language. A brilliant gateway to Dickens, and a book that works at any time of year.
17. Incredibles 2: A Real Stretch — Elastigirl Prequel What was Elastigirl doing before the Incredibles became the Incredibles? This action-packed prequel answers that question with style.
18. Charlie and the War Against the Grannies — Alan Brough The grannies are organised. They have resources. They have a plan. Charlie is in serious, serious trouble. Exactly as unhinged as it sounds, and all the better for it.
19. The Middler — Kirsty Applebaum Middle children get nothing — until now. A clever dystopian adventure about fairness, courage, and what happens when one girl decides that middle is exactly the right place to start a revolution.
20. The Witching Hours: The Vampire Knife — Jack Henseleit Fantasy horror for readers ready to be properly scared — "be told, be brave, be terrified" is a promise this book keeps. Dark, atmospheric, and gripping.
21. Mortal Chaos: Deep Oblivion — Matt Dickinson Multiple storylines, multiple characters, one devastating collision point. "Some will live. Many will die. All are connected." A thriller for older readers who are ready for something with genuine stakes.
22. Thor — Marvel (Limited Edition) A special edition Marvel novelisation for the child who has watched Thor approximately forty times and is ready to experience it all over again in book form.
23. The Land of Forgotten Girls — Erin Entrada Kelly A Newbery Honor novel about a Filipino-American girl whose imagination is her greatest defence against a difficult reality. Kelly writes about family, survival, and the power of stories with rare emotional intelligence.
24. Talisman: The Amulet of Quilla — Allan Frewin Jones A fantasy quest adventure — ancient artefacts, hidden powers, and young heroes who have no idea what they've walked into until it's far too late to walk back out.
