Our Latest Feature Books of the Week
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Marv and the Mega Robot
The first book in a rip-roaring new series about an unlikely superhero finds science-loving Marvin forced to don his costume to defeat supervillain Mastermind and her giant robot.
Marvin is an ordinary boy who loves spending time with Grandpa, reading comics, and making science experiments with his best friend Joe. But everything changes when he discovers a mysterious superhero suit hidden in the attic... to his amazement, Marvin learns that he is next in a long line of superheroes. Now the time has come to meet his destiny!
When the Science Fair is thrown into chaos by super-villain Mastermind and her giant robot, Marvin is the only one who can stop them. Will Marvin be brave enough to step into his power-and into his superhero suit-to become the great and marvellous superhero Marv?
The first book in a powerful series of one boy's journey to unlock the superhero within.
The Big Book of the UK: Facts, folklore and fascinations from around the United Kingdom
Taking a staycation this summer?
Introduce children to the wonders, history, culture and customs of the United Kingdom with The Big Book of the UK!
In this BIG book you can:
- Learn about the sport of "dwile flonking"
- Find out where black diamonds come from
- Meet the supernatural animal that haunts the Scottish Highlands
- Discover the British sweets that helped Hillary and Tenzing scale Everest.
Filled with facts about wildlife, food, sports, geography, language and some very silly place names, this book will help you uncover national secrets and unearth local legends from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.