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Bug Club is a series of over 200 captivatingchildren books and ebooks that young readerswill love. Bug Club uses a variety of genresso there is something to appeal every child.Classics Stories, fascinating non-fiction and coolcomics complement the fantastic fiction range.Bug Club2Bug Club

SERIES INCLUDESAges 4-771 Fiction and 66 Non Fiction titlesAges 7-1148 Fiction and 23 Non Fiction3Bug Club

FICTION * Ages 4-5Extent 8 ppFormat 200x190Zac and Daisyby Catherine BakerThese wordless and read-along three books follow the stories of Zacand Daisy as they get to know one another. The games and activities Zacand Daisy do are great fun. Follow this budding friendship as the childrenexplore their differences – and what they have in common!Eco Apesby Greg CookThe Eco Apes are Bob, Dot and Ragbag – and they have a lot of fun!Follow the Apes’ efforts to live in eco-friendly ways, by saving water,doing crafts with (clean!) rubbish, and even growing their own food.Youcan even copy their activities yourselves!Extent 12 ppFormat 200x190Rat and Catby Jeanne WillisCat is always trying to get Rat, but Rat has some impressive tricks todistract him! Read as Rat tricks Cat into letting him go – at least longenough to let Rat jump, dance and do a bit of magic! Will Cat ever getRat?Extent 12 ppFormat 246x1894Bug Club

Extent 16 ppFormat 200x190Bug Boyby Jeanne WillisRights Sold to ChinaDan loves bugs, but his sister Emma hates them! Read as Dan adds ahairy spider, fat slug and a big beetle to his impressive bug zoo, andtakes them out on his family trips. But when the bugs get out, what willhappen? Will Dan find them first – or will they give Emma a scare?FICTION * Ages 5-6Zip and Zapby Sheryl WebsterZip and Zap are from outer space – so Earth is alien to them! On theirtrips down in their space ship, Zip and Zap make lots of funny mistakes.Read along as Zip and Zap explore a zoo, a farm and the snow, and tryto make friends with the wild animals, a sheep and (more successfully!)two children called Sam and Liz, before they fly back home.Extent 16 ppFormat 246x189Jay and Snifferby Liz MilesThese modern stories follow Jay and his dog Sniffer – and Jay’s speedyBMX – as they do battle against the mean Mr Slime!As Jay tries to save his school from destruction, can Mr Slime’s tricksspoil all his efforts? Or will Sniffer and Jay save the day?Extent 16 ppFormat 200x1905Bug Club

FICTION * Ages 5-6Silly JackExtent 16pp - Format 200x190by Malachy DoyleFollow Silly Jack in these three retellings of familiar fables, andsee what happens when he misunderstands his mother – threetimes! Jack comes home with a handful of beans, then with aharp, a bee and some dancing mice…The Mermaidsby Celia WarrenAnna, Bella and Jo are the best of friends, and live happily under the seawith their pets Spark the starfish, Twink the fish and Henry the crab.In these three stories, the three mermaids enjoy a rescue mission, visitthe vet and choose just the right gifts for one another – all the whilecelebrating the importance of friendship.Extent 16 ppFormat 168x222Horribillyby Michaela MorganRights Sold to ChinaHorribilly is a big, green, sticky and gloopy monster – and he goes toa normal children’s school! Although he is different, Horribilly tries sohard to fit in with his classmates. In these three stories, read to see whathappens when Horribilly when his school hosts a sports day, and art showand a lunch-time feast. Will his oddities actually prove to help Horribillysucceed? Can he even help his friends?Extent 16 ppFormat 168x2226Bug Club

Rights Sold to ChinaCOMICS * Ages 5-6Three exciting and funny comics books include lots ofstories and activities! They feauture the characters ofthe fiction titles Ages 5-6.Extent 16 pp - Format 265x1957Bug Club

These collections each include two rib-tickling plays that are great for reading aloud.Plays * Ages 6-7Work! Work! Work!by Steve Skidmore and Steve BarlowThese collections each include two ribticklingplays that are great for readingaloud.In Work! Work! Work!, take on the hugeworkload of Hercules and his crafty palHomer as they labour and plot to finishtheir epic tasks – or perhaps you’ll beordering them around!Mona the Moanerby Steve Skidmore and Steve BarlowMona the Moaner thinks life is one longstruggle, too: it’s BORING! Will you be Mona,her annoying brother or her ever-patient mum?Will ANYONE end up satisfied?Extent 32 ppFormat 216x165If you are looking for Plays, do not miss our greatcollection PLAYS to READ by Julia Donaldson.Check it out onwww.pearsonglobalschools.com/rights8Bug Club

Extent 24 ppFormat 265x195Adventure Kidsby Simon CheshireEd and Lin are the Adventure Kids – and they travel all over the worldwith their dad, who’s a photographer. Follow the kids’ adventures asthey travel to New York, the Egyptian pyramids and a rainforest in SouthAmerica – to catch a thief, escape a mummy and run from a wild jaguar!But are things quite what they seem?FICTION * Ages 6-7NewGoldilocksby Smriti Prasadam - HallsWhen Goldilocks goes down to the woods one day, a family of threebears is in for a big surprise!Extent 16/24 ppFormat 246x189Extent 24 ppFormat 246x189Dinoby Steve SmallmanJoin in the adventures of Stretch,Nutter and Flapper as they makethree crazy plans: to help Stretchto fly, hatch a mystery egg andbreak the blockage stopping thewaterfall! In each of their exploits,read how this unlikely friendshipallows the dinosaurs to meet allkinds of problems. But can theysave the day – and escape theangry T-Rex?9Bug Club

FICTION * Ages 6-7Rights Sold to ChinaPete runs a very odd pet shop, with help from clumsy Mopsyand a very intelligent griffin. But the problem with a peculiarpet shop is that it attracts peculiar pets – and very peculiar petowners! Can Pete match up the right owners with the rightpets, and create a happy home for everyone?Extent 24 ppFormat 246x18910Bug Club

NewYoung Robin Hoodby Tony BradmanYoung Robin Hood and his friend Marian are real daredevils! Followthem at the archery competition and do not miss them plotting Robin’smum great escape from the Sheriff ’s dungeon!FICTION * Ages 6-7Extent 24 ppFormat 246x189YUNby Charlotte RabyYun lives in a little village, desperate for adventure. Then he meets theDragon Princess and, with a little magic, has a lot of adventures!Yun and the Princess must battle the Ice Spirit, Fire Demon and a giantbird – but with all the magic around him, Yun’s greatest powers are stillhis bravery and kindness. Will they finally be rewarded?Extent 24 ppFormat 222x168NewSharma Familyby Peter BentlyDont’ miss the adventures of theSharma Family at the funfair, atthe beach and camping! Puff thedog is part of the family too!Extent 24 ppFormat 216x16511Bug Club

FICTION * Ages 6-7By Sheryl WebsterThe Fang Family is a family ofvampires – but hey have all thesame problems as a humanfamily!In these three books, the Fangsattempt to go shopping, plana trip to the fair and competein a school sports day – butthese tasks aren’t as simple forvampires as they would be forus!Rights Sold to ChinaExtent 32 ppFormat 189x13412Bug Club

Extent 24 ppFormat 222x168The Pirate and the Potter Familyby Michaela MorganThe Potters are a very ordinary family – except for their obsession withtidying! But when they meet captain Kev and his parrot, a trilogy ofadventures unfolds. Read about how the Potters and Captain Kev worktogether to battle rival pirates, parrot illness and even school bullies. Thisseries shows that friendship, family and fun can beat almost any odds!FICTION * Ages 6-7NewTales of Taliesinby Dawn CaseyTaliesin isn’t like anyother boy. He hasmagic powers in hisfingertips! Was heborn with it? Thesetwo ecxiting stories arebased on a traditionalWelsh legend.Extent 24 ppFormat 216x165The Adventures of Sinbad the Sailorby Rosalind KervenAhoy there! Sinbad is my name and adventure is mygame! My voyages across the seven seas are thrillingquests of shipwrecks, monsters and treasure – I’vebeen marooned, attacked, kidnapped and nearlyeaten! All of this, and I’m still here to tell the tale.How did I escape? Well, I don’t have time to tellyou – I see another ship coming, and I need moreexcitement. Just read my stories to find out foryourself!Extent 32 ppFormat 165x21613Bug Club

FICTION * Ages 6-7Extent 32 ppFormat 210x145Rockyby Sherryl ClarkRocky is a cave boy, and he lives in a world full of danger. Helping his fatherhunt and his mother gather berries, he must always beware of bears andwolves ready to attack. Then Rocky meets a wolf: not a vicious wolf, buta tiny, orphaned cub. Can Rocky keep him in the family? Could his parentsever understand their bond? These stories are great adventure tales withthe value of loyalty at their heart.Meddlersby Maureen HaselhurstThe Meddlers are cunning little people, whose job is to make mischief!Read about the exploits of Jinx, Spike and Professor Kybosh as theymeddle with a not-so merry-go-round, a perfect town clock and anarrogant racing driver. They may simply want to cause trouble, but seehow often these meddles work out for the best!Extent 32 ppFormat 198x129Mae in the Middleby Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly PetersMae has an older brother called Smart Alec, anda younger sister called Roz – and in the middle,she doesn’t often get heard by their mother! Butwhen Mae puts her mind to it, she can achieve alot. Read as Mae takes on the trumpet and thenthe role of detective – and see how her successspeaks for itself!Extent 32 ppFormat 189x13414Bug Club

Doubleby Dominic BarkerWow! You look just like me!” saysOliver. Jack is surprised too, buthe’s even more shocked when hislook-alike neighbour gets him intotrouble – twice! Oliver then triesto fool Jack’s mum that he is Jack!How can Jack stop Oliver?FICTION * Ages 7-8Extent 40 ppFormat 198x129Mitzi and Iby Nette HiltonYun lives in a little village, desperate foradventure. Then he meets the Dragon Princessand, with a little magic, has a lot of adventures!Yun and the Princess must battle the Ice Spirit,Fire Demon and a giant bird – but with all themagic around him, Yun’s greatest powers arestill his bravery and kindness. Will they finallybe rewarded?Extent 40 ppFormat 210x145NewFlash the Dogby Jim EldridgeJack loves reading his favouritecomic, Flash the Hero Dog, but whathe really longs for is a real dog. When a dog like Flash mysteriouslyappears at school Jack is thrilled...Extent 40 ppFormat 216x165w15Bug Club

Short Stories * Ages 7-8Extent 40 ppFormat 216x165MOYA, THE LUCK CHILD * Moya is no ordinary child. She isbeautiful, gentle - and luck follows her wherever she goes. But is shelucky enough to escape the Little People and an evil queen?NEW TITLE! BIG GIANT, LITTLE BEAR * The frozen lands ofthe far north are full of magic and mystery. When a fishermanis captured by a big greedy giant he has to think fast. Can heoutwit him, or will he end up as dinner? Meanwhile,a kindgrandma is caring for a little bear but what will happen whenhe grows up?NEW TITLE! MOUNTAIN TALES OF NORWAY * Gudbrand’strip to market doesn’t work out as planned. What will his wife, Marit,say? Elsewhere, Halvor has a problem – how can he get rid of thetrolls that cause havoc in his house every Midsummer’s Eve?THE MALICE FAMILY * Samil’s genius dad has come up withyet more plans to take over the kingdom. Mum thinks theyare brilliant! Just how successful will this evil raccoon family be?When a giant flying nappy and ice-cream are involved, Samil hashis doubts - and so might you!Extent 40 ppFormat 216x165 - 198x12916Bug Club

Rocket Ronnieby Daniel PostgateVeronica Witworth is Rocket Ronnie and she is the defender of theHuman Race from the attacks of the evil aliens. The Bleekoids areplanning build an intergalactic highway through the solar system. CanRocket Ronnie save Earth from the Bleekoids’ evil plan? Will she bealso able to help the Guardians, an advanced alien race attacked bythe evil alien Vortex? Let’s follow her adventures!FICTION * Ages 8-9Extent 48 ppFormat 216x165Beowulfby Julia GoldingExtent 48 ppFormat 216x165You may have heard of Beowulf,the Danish hero. You may evenhave heard of me and my mum, themonsters he fights. You certainlyhaven’t heard our side of the story!So what if we ate a few rowdysoldiers now and then? They werepests, and Beowulf was a pain. Readon to discover the truth about thebeastly Beowulf – and me, the greatGrendel: the grungiest, ghastliestmonster of them all!17Bug Club

FICTION * Ages 8-9NewExtent 48 ppFormat 216x165Pet Findersby Margaret RyanIt’s starting to look like a pretty boring summer for Amelia and Rory. Butwhen a one -eyed cat goes missing, they decide to start the PFA (that’sthe Pet Finders Agency to you and me). The hunt for lost pets is on!NewExtent 48 ppFormat 198x129Dinkin DingsAdapted from the original book from Guy BassDinkin Dings is afraid ofabsolutely everything...apartfrom the monster under his bed,the skeleton in his cupboard andthe ghost outside his window.In fact they are his best friendsand he calls them the FrighteningThings. Just when Dinkin thinkslife might not be too scary, thingstake a terrifying turn..Charlie and Aliceby Deborah AbelaWhen Alice moves to the country, she feels completelyalone… Until, that is, she meets an unusual boy namedCharlie. In his own way, Charlie is just as lonely as Alice– but can two friends together be lonely for long? Theseare fun and touching stories of two misfits who supporteach other against all the odds. After some real adventures,Charlie and Alice realise that loving families can be found inthe unlikeliest places.Extent 48 ppFormat 210x14518Bug Club

Short Stories * Ages 8-9STAGE FRIGHT * Zak and Zoe love the old theatre, but strange things happen therethat on one can explain...Can legends come alive? Can people vanish? Would youbelieve it if it happened to you?Extent 48pp - Format 216x165HEADING FOR GLORY * “I’m not joining broad elm rangers!” That’s Ben, yelling athis dad. Brilliant Ben’s been talent-spotted, but he wants to stay with the rest of us onHollyfield primary’s football team - which is more than can be said of equally-brilliantFlorence.Extent 48pp - Format 216x165NEW TITLE! MIXED-UP MYTHS! * Rukma is bored on her Greek holiday, but all Dadand her brother Raj care about is ticking things off in the guidebook! However, asmyths mix with reality their holiday starts to get weird. Things take an icy turn...and isthat a minotaur after them?Extent 48pp - Format 198x129NEW TITLE! THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF ERIK * Erik’s family think he iscompletely useless, but when he catches a mysterious bird stealing their apples, itmarks the beginning of his amazing adventures. With a talking wolf, a magical little manand a flying ship along the way, where will Erik’s journey take him?Extent 48pp - Format 216x16519Bug Club

FICTION * Ages 9-10NewThe Stepsister Diariesby Julie SykesLily can’t imagine even being friends with her new stepsister Tara, sowhen they have to share a room there’s BIG TROUBLE ahead. Can Lilyresist throwing pineapple at Tara.. and will they everlearn to be goodstepsisters?Extent 56 ppFormat 210x145Extent 56 ppFormat 198x129The Highwaymanby Kath HoweWhoever thought the school play could be sodangerous? Shona and Zac certainly didn’t…But when their search for props unearths anancient highwayman’s glove, they are provedterribly wrong. Soon Zac begins to act oddly,and Shona needs to act fast. This thrilling duois a real page-turner of mystery and friendshipthat will soon – like the glove – have you in itsgrip!The Mistery of...by Josh LaceyTwo big mysteries have to be solved forInspecteur Timbre. A poisoned puddingand a thief dressed in black with a missingfinger are just few of the ingredients ofthese gloomy cases. Many suspects forInspecteur Timbre and for Matt and hisFrench exchange partner, Véronique, thatare also on the cases.Extent 56 ppFormat 216x16520Bug Club

NEW TITLE!Ampata’s family is in trouble. Deep trouble.With her brothers in prison and her sister trappedby the evil Ice Witch, Ampata sets out on twodangerous missions to rescue them. Ampata isbrave and clever, but will that be enough?Short Stories * Ages 9-10The decision to leave your home is a hard one to make.You are giving up what you know, for a future that isuncertain. Yet that is exactly what Kura’s family decide todo. Will they survive the dangerous journey to their newhome? And what strange creatures will Kura find there?This is the story..Extent 56pp - Format 198x129Extent 56pp - Format 198x12921Bug Club

Short Stories * Ages 9-10NEW TITLE!Rosa is a city girl, but when she visits her GrandpaPaco in the mountains she soon finds herself battlingmud, a stubborn donkey and a mischievous ram.She is glad of only one thing: at least her friendscan’t see her! Then, Grandpa Paco announces he’scoming to the city. What will happen when Rosa’stwo worlds collide?Extent 56 pp Format 198x129Hi, I’m Josh, and I’m an alien! Well, that’s what mysister Jodie says. To be serious, I’d always felt a bit, well,different. It’s not just that I have “two left feet”, and Iam adopted - there was more to it than that. Then Imet Taz and Maya, and things started to fall into place.Here’s my story..Extent 56 pp Format 216x16522Bug Club

NewCatapult Kidby Kate ScottJim thinks he’s a great shot with a catapultand the best horse-rider in Lizard’s Lick.Unfortunately his sister, Tess, knows thatJim is a terrible rider who scares his owndog when he practises his catapultingskills!Extent 64 ppFormat 210x145FICTION * Ages 10-11Tudor Talesby Sally PrueExtent 64 ppFormat 210x145Twins Edward and Bridget live in Tudor England – anEngland of traitors, traps and treasure! When mysteriousstrangers turn up, the twins must learn whom to trust –and quickly! Are the strangers as honest as they seem,or are they really dangerous? These gripping storiesweave tales of spies and courage, as the twins worktogether to convince the grown-ups of what they learn.Will they discover the truth in time?Cosmo B. Hendersonby Joanna NadinDid you ever go to a school disco dressedin your pyjamas? Does your little sistergo to school dressed as a carrot? Haveyou ever eaten paper to get out of asticky situation? Welcome to the world ofCosmo B. Henderson! Nothing ever goesright for him, his dog eats EVERYTHINGand his mum is mega-embarrassing. This isCosmo’s diary.Extent 64 ppFormat 198x12923Bug Club

Short Stories * Ages 10-11NEW TITLE!Jamie’s world is turned upside downby a move to Pakistan and he longsto return home. When he joins agame of cricket he finds a friend inAwli, but an enemy in Sohail and theboys become involved in a bitterrivalry. As the boys clash again in atense kite fight, will Jamie ever feelat home?Extension 64 pp - Format 198x129Forget all the stories you’ve read aboutgood, kind Cinderella - they are just fairytales! Onceuponatime Town has beenbuzzing with gossip since Cinderella’simprisonment for unspeakable crimes.What has she done? Here, D. I.Whiskers and P.C. Scratch present youwith their extraordinary case file..Extension 64 pp - Format 216x16524Bug Club

NEW TITLE!When Uncle Ochossi tells twins Cyril and Lianiabout Wild Papa Woods, the guardian ofthe forest, they end up involved in a dangerousadventure. The following summer, on aboat trip in Kenya, the twins find a surprisingstowaway and end up being guardians of adifferent kindExtension 64 pp - Format 198x129Short Stories * Ages 10-11Joe McGinty never dreamed that one morning at school his life wouldchange forever. Now known as Lizard Seven, he has two dangerousspy missions - intercept suitcases full of millions of dollars from leavingIstanbul, and rescue a rich businessman’s son from pirates in sharkinfestedwaters. Will he succeed?Extension 64 pp - Format 198x12925Bug Club

Classic Texts * Ages 9-11The Wind in the WillowsAdapted by Margaret McAllisterToad’s boasting and reckless driving are out of control!This adaptation of Kenneth’ Grahame’s classic story willtransport you to the enchanting world of the riverbank.Can Ratty, Mole and Badger bring Toad to his sensesbefore he loses everything?Extent 96 pp - Format 198x129The Railway ChildrenAdapted by Annie DaltonWhen their father is unexpectedly called away, Bobbie, Peter andPhyllis are sent to the countryside. With nothing much to do, they godown to the track to watch the trains. This adaptation of E. Nesbit’sclassic tale will transport you to another time and take you on somesurprising adventures. Will the children ever see their father again?Extent 106 pp - Format 198x129Treasure IslandAdapted by Benjamin Hulme-CrossDiscover the treasure for yourself in this adaptationof Robert Louis Stevenson’s swashbuckling adventure.Jim Hawkins sets sail to make his fortune but with thetreacherous pirate Long John Silver inthe crew, who will win the treasure?Extent 114 pp - Format 198x129William Shakespere: King LearAdapted by Timothy KnapmanThis adaptation of William Shakespeare’splay will enthrall and astonish you. Withpower at stake and dishonesty all around,can good triumph or will evil win the day?Extent 116 pp - Format 198x12926Bug Club

Non Fiction * Ages 4-6Extent 12/16 ppFormat 246x18927Bug Club

Non Fiction * Ages 4-6The non-fiction range covers a wide varietyof topics, ranging from historical facts toscientific discoveries. Also, children andparents alike love Dorling Kindersley books,which is why we’ve teamed up with DKto bring a number of stunning non-fictionphotobooks to give their minds a real crosscurricularwork out.Extent 12/16 ppFormat 168x222 - 200x19028Bug Club

Non Fiction * Ages 6-7Extent 24 ppFormat 246x189 - 200x190 - 210x14529Bug Club

Non Fiction * Ages 6-7Whether it’s discovering dinosaurs,living like a ballerina or uncoveringEarth’s amazing environment, BugClub non-fiction style books will ticklethe imaginations of every child30Bug Club

Our Planet seriesNon Fiction * Ages 6-7Extent 32 ppFormat 246x18931Bug Club

Non Fiction * Ages 7-11Scientific Enigmas seriesExtent 32 ppFormat 246x189Real Life series32Bug ClubExtent 32 ppFormat 240x170

Dead seriesNon Fiction * Ages 7-11Extent 32 ppFormat 240x170In their shoes.. seriesExtent 32 ppFormat 240x17033Bug Club

Non Fiction * Ages 7-11How do they make.. seriesExtent 32 ppFormat 240x170101.. series34Bug ClubExtent 32 ppFormat 279x219

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