Latest Great Reads

Operation Deewtonk – A Cheery Gang Adventure 

Author: Sherbet Gilesy

Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Published: 28/01/2026

Meeting: SAT 10AM. Venue: OUR HQ. – OPERATION DEEWTONK. The text message arrived. The gang of four was now formed, their mission was clear…

This compelling adventure rampages through the excitingly daring exploits of the mischievous Dougie MacEwan as he masterminds his brilliant but TOP SECRET plan to save his school from being swallowed up! 

His imaginative antics and hilarious mishaps in everyday school life land him in trouble with teachers such as Borey Storey, Grumpy Hump and especially his old headmistress, Mrs Pualot, whose campervan he advertises on eBay! 

In the end though, can Dougie’s ingenious plan work? Does his dreadful poetry woo sensible Ruby? Will maths and drama geek Alfie come to the rescue? What shocks will the school play bring? And what are the mystical secrets of the wild violets?

Little Miss Marple: Muddle at the Vicarage – Mr Men Little Miss Agatha Christie Mysteries 

Author: Adam Hargreaves

Creator: Roger Hargreaves

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Little Miss Marple lives in St Mary Mead, where she counts Mr Nosey and Little Miss Chatterbox among her friends and she herself takes a keen interest in the goings on in the village! So, when Reverend Muddle suspects there’s been a theft at the vicarage, and there are further mysteries of the rather muddled kind, Little Miss Marple is sure she can help Inspector Nonsense and Constable Silly uncover the truth…

Archie & Gerald’s First Stupendous Adventure

Author: Guido Amari

Publisher: Troubador Publishing

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On a snowy, quiet evening, Gerald the pug suddenly appears on the doorstep of Archie, the baker. 

Pugnaciously making himself at home, he creates mischief and havoc in the way of pugs, but then, through a series of trials, saves the day! 

Following this, a second story involves the pair in a dangerous journey across sea, rail and land to save the baker’s brother – luckily for Archie, he has the pug at his feet! 

In the third adventure, disaster happens as pug and baker are journeying back home. A mysterious figure appears from out of nowhere to set in motion a series of events that will test both Archie and Gerald!

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS: 
FOOTBALL EDITION 2026

Publisher: Guinness World Records Limited

Count down the 100 most significant records from the beautiful game, showcasing the greatest teams, the most prolific goal scorers, the fastest strikes, the highest-scoring matches and much more.

Whether you’re new to football or an expert in XG, satisfy your need for trivia, facts and stats with an all-new edition from the ultimate authority on record breaking.

Lost on Infinity

Created by Steve Punt, Matthew Sweetapple and Elaine Sweetapple

Published by Sweetapple

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Created by comedian Steve Punt and husband-and-wife duo Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple, Lost on Infinity  manages to deliver an essential message about caring for the planet in a way that will engage even the most reluctant of readers. Set between Battersea and the island of Infinity – home to the last one of every extinct creature on earth – the story follows London boy Moog, his dog Rockford, and a cast of colourful characters that the two encounter when they accidentally stumble onto the island.

With surprising and inspiring insight, Lost on Infinity is a thrilling adventure that delivers a real-world message of hope for current and future audiences.

Dog Man 14: Big Jim Believes

Author: Dav Pilkey

Publisher: Scholastic

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The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders — Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles — along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be.

Can Big Jim’s positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the future? And who is the chosen one?

Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business!: Team Monkey Edition

Author: Jamie Smart

Publisher: David Fickling Books

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There’s a new mischief-maker in The Woods – Little Monkey! A smaller, cuter, and even stranger Monkey than our beloved chaos-causer. But as Bunny and friends try to work out his motives, they are led far from the woods . . . into outer space.

And on Planet Monkey, the laughs are positively intergalactic!

Donut Squad: Take Over the World! (a Phoenix Comic Book): Exclusive Christmas Special Edition

Author: Neill Cameron

Publisher: David Fickling Books

Out Now

Ever wondered what donuts get up to when they’re not being eaten?

No, because that would be silly! But it turns out, donuts have BIG PLANS FOR WORLD DOMINATION!

Meet Sprinkles, the leader of the Squad; Jammyboi, who spreads stickiness EVERYWHERE; Dadnut and Lil’ Timmy , who explain obscure facts and Spronky whos is bizarrely unconventional! But don’t mention the arch-nemeses of the donuts … the bagels, secretly plotting the Donut Squad’s doom!

Guffaws guaranteed!