Results for "the accidental" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

An all-new adventure in the Kingdoms and Empires fantasies, where Astrid is stranded on Earth and no-one believes she comes from another world. Astrid Verity Mettlestone Staranise can always tell when someone’s lying. It makes her an unbeatable poker player. It makes the mayor want to hire her...

A New York Times bestseller! A boy who accidentally bonds with a magical Beast must set off on an adventure in the mysterious Woods in this “wholesome, delightful” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), and cheeky middle grade fantasy debut—perfect for fans of Nevermoor and How to Train Your...

Jasper Spam is mad about science, the problem is that his experiments tend to end in a BANG, until one day Jasper manages to invent something that will change the world forever ... the world's first talking cat. With his new-found wealth Jasper can finally live the life he's always dreamed of -...

This year the secret service made a major mix up, they mistook a 13-year-old boy called Kevin for a secret agent (I know, so much for an 'intelligence' agency). This was the sort of kid that would try and zip wire across a building and end up falling head first into a fountain with his bum on...

When magic came to Milo Speck, it came in the form of a sock. "Figures," said Milo. So begins Milo's adventure in Ogregon, a place populated by hungry ogres, dino-sized turkeys, kidnapped kids, and - Dad? What's Milo's regular old salesman father doing in Ogregon? For that matter, how did a shrimp like Milo end up there? He's no hero. He can't help those kids. Right? But there's no time for Milo to get the answers.

Evan never meant to fall into a glowing passage, unlock ancient secrets, or accidentally become the leader of a chaotic adventure squad… but here we are. When a mysterious map starts whispering, a mouse becomes a hero, and the cliffs begin revealing impossible truths, Evan and his friends are thrown into a magical mystery they definitely didn’t sign up for. With every clue they solve, the world around them gets stranger — glowing symbols, shifting tunnels, and a recipe that might be more powerful than it looks. Evan’s curiosity keeps pulling him deeper, even when his nerves tell him to run.

The adventure continues! The family and of course Bruce Lee the Scar-Faced Ninja Attack Kitty from Japan (Who Smells Like Poop) get deeper into Minecraft, learning more about the game as they go. They’re finally starting to feel somewhat comfortable, but what happens when Dad fishes up an old book that tells a very strange and very scary history of the game?

Kaya, raised in the undersea, high-tech world of Atlantis, has always been fascinated by the legends about life above the water. Despite the government’s insistence that they’re only stories, she can’t help but dream about the Sun People - and when a group of officials known as Erasers move to bury those legends for good, Kaya sets out to the surface to uncover the truth once and for all.

Why is my life SO last century? Why is my archnemesis, Georgia, so good at ye olde insults? How does anyone survive in ancient times without chicken nuggets? Meet accidental time traveller Lily Tripp as she bounces throughout history navigating friendship dramas and family. The debut funny diary...

NYPL Best Book for Kids 2024 People Magazine Best Kids Book of 2024 Conjuring demons seems like something you should totally not be able to do by accident, right? Well, normally it isn’t. But Bernadette Crowley is the perfect storm of magical accidents. As the youngest in a long line of...

The Accidental Highwayman is the first swashbuckling adventure for young adults by talented author and illustrator, Ben Tripp. This thrilling tale of dark magic and true love is the perfect story for fans of William Goldman’s The Princess Bride. In 18th-century England, young Christopher "Kit" Bristol is the unwitting servant of notorious highwayman Whistling Jack. One dark night, Kit finds his master bleeding from a mortal wound, dons the man’s riding cloak to seek help, and changes the course of his life forever.

Friday 4th February. It feels like I've only been asleep for a minute but I can't risk being late for school today - the Very Important Witches are coming! Bea Black is determined to become the best witch she can be and learn everything about magic. So when a school visit from some very important guests is announced, Bea is thrilled! It's her chance to help Little Spellshire School for the Extraordinary Arts and show off what she's learned so far.

The start of a brilliantly funny accidental time-travel diary series for tweens. It’s Back to the Future meets Judy Blume, with a 13-year-old girl who tackles timeslip mishaps, laugh-out-loud embarrassing moments, and one unpredictable adventure after another. Hi! I’m Lily. My birthday is in...

In this hilarious sequel to the New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck wants her crush to notice her. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, The Worst Witch and Harper Drew. Maybe there’s...

A secret garden ceremony, an uninvited guest, a child's toy, and a wisp of hair set in motion a perilous Quest that will not be denied. Wizards, heroes and shape-changing Amorphae have hidden amongst ordinary Humans for eons. But when two Heroes seek to use an innocent Humanchild to circumvent their own daughter's fate, a magical backlash occurs and the boy accidentally becomes a Wizard!

When Emmie Button's big sister, Hannah, transforms into a magical creature, Hannah must rely on her unicorn-loving little sister to help her. Will the sisters find a cure for transformia unicornis before sunset, or will Hannah be stuck as a unicorn forever? Emmie and the Accidental Unicorn is filled with sparkles, rainbow puke, and hijinks, but at its core, it's a story about the bond of sisterhood. 

The third book in the New York Times bestseller Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck struggles to keep a secret alongside magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and...

Finn and Explorer Troop 301 face off against angry rock giants in the second book of this funny chapter book series based on the award-winning kids’ podcast, and read by the author, Jonathan Messinger! Finn Caspian, his three best friends, and his robot Foggy are excited to explore a brand-new...

Bloomsbury presents Space Detectives: Extra Weird Creatures by Mark Powers, read by Paul Panting. Immensely, cheerily silly' Guardian 'A thunderously good read, so funny and action packed. Children are going to love it!' Serena Patel, author of ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE Grown an extra head...