New Releases by Jacqueline Rayner

A brand new collection of classic comic strips, collecting the adventures of the Twelfth Doctor and Clara, from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine.

Carla was the fairest in the school - until Lucy arrived. Now it seems she''ll do anything to regain her crown. But exactly how far will she go? Our range of Teen Reads has an established reputation with both teachers and students in secondary schools. Teen Reads are visually appealing and age-appropriate for struggling teenage readers, helping to develop confidence and foster an interest in reading, whilst bridging the gap between more specialised books and full-length novels.The complete collection of 46 books has characters diverse in gender, sexuality, ethnicity and background to ensure they are relatable to a wide range of readers. Themes vary from horror and the supernatural to sci-fi, crime, adventure, family breakdown, relationships and moral conflicts.Accessible and appealing in equal measure, and with content to suit many different tastes, Teen Reads are an asset to any school library.

Mollie and her family help readers to understand what it is like to have ME/CFS and how it can affect their day-to-day family life. They explain what ME/CFS is and how it can affect people in different ways. This illustrated book is packed with accessible information and will be an ideal introduction to this often misunderstood condition.

Blast off on the biggest micro-adventure yet with the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger and their new robot micro-friend, Eight. Carefully levelled and highly motivating, this book is ideal for independent reading. The micro-friends are nearly home but with Krool 1 stowed away on board, will they make it?

Blast off on the biggest micro-adventure yet with the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger and their new alien micro-friend, Nok. Carefully levelled and highly motivating, these stories are ideal for independent reading. This pack contains 1 copy of each of the 12 books at Grey Book Band.

Blast off on the biggest micro-adventure yet with the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger and their new alien micro-friend, Nok. Carefully levelled and highly motivating, these stories are ideal for independent reading. This pack contains 6 copies of each of the 12 books at Grey Book Band.

A 2,000 year old statue of Rose Tyler is a mystery that the Doctor and Rose can only solve by travelling back to the time when it was made. But when they do, they find the mystery is deeper and more complicated than they ever imagined. While the Doctor searches for a missing boy, Rose befriends a girl who it seems can accurately predict the future. But when the Doctor stumbles on the terrible truth behind the statue, Rose herself learns that you have to be very careful what you wish for. An adventure set in Roman times, featuring the Tenth Doctor as played by David Tennant and his companion Rose Tyler.

Anji has just had the worst week of her life. She should be back at her desk, not travelling through time and space in a police box. The Eighth Doctor is supposed to be taking her home, so why are there dinosaurs outside? The Doctor doesn’t seem to know either, or else he surely would have mentioned the homicidal princesses, teen terrorists and mad robots? One thing is certain: Anji is never going to complain about Monday mornings in the office again. An adventure featuring the Eighth Doctor as played by Paul McGann and his companions Fitz and Anji

Exciting action-packed new original fiction for younger Doctor Who fans, starring the Eleventh Doctor with his companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams. Step Back in Time contains two fast-paced, fun-filled adventures! The Doctor, Rory and Amy take a trip to the 1966 World Cup in Extra Time. Rory ends up playing a crucial part in this historic football match, while the Doctor and Amy discover that the Doctor isn''t the only alien visiting Wembley... The Water Thief sees the Doctor, Amy and Rory visiting an archaeological site in ancient Egypt. They soon realise there''s something unearthly being dug up and it wants all the water it can find...!

''No one from this time will ever see that girl again...'' The Doctor, Amy and Rory round off a sight-seeing tour round London with a trip to the theatre. That''s when things start to go wrong. The Doctor wonders why so many young girls are going missing from the area. When he sees Sammy Star''s amazing magic act, he thinks he knows the answer. Sammy''s glamorous assistant disappears at the climax of the act - but this is no stage trick. The Doctor and his friends team up with residents of an old people''s home to discover the truth. And together they find themselves face to face with a deadly Weeping Angel. Whatever you do - don''t blink! A thrilling all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television

Rose and the Doctor return to present-day Earth, and become intrigued by the latest craze – the video game, Death to Mantodeans. Is it as harmless as it seems? And why are so many local people going on holiday and never returning? Meanwhile, on another world, an alien war is raging. The Quevvils need to find a new means of attacking the ruthless Mantodeans. Searching the galaxy for cunning, warlike but gullible allies, they find the ideal soldiers on Earth. Will Rose be able to save her family and friends from the alien threat? And can the Doctor play the game to the end and win? Featuring the Ninth Doctor and Rose as played by Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper in the hit science fiction series from BBC Television

JUST WHO IS THE DOCTOR? Now updated with all the latest information on all your Doctor Who favorites! The secrets of this mysterious time traveller lie within the pages of Doctor Who The Visual Dictionary, a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated guide to his world. This highly successful title is now updated and expanded to include the latest Doctor Who lore from series three and four and the 2008 Christmas special. The book goes beyond the story lines to examine the characters, aliens, weapons and curiosities that are all in a day''s work for the Doctor. Entries are illustrated with annotated photography and specially commissioned cross-section artworks. Doctor Who The Visual Dictionaryupdates the entries of old favorites like Davros and his Daleks, the rhino-headed Judoon and the Doctor''s companions Martha Jones and Captain Jack. Forty additional pages introduce and explore all-new characters like the formidable Donna Noble, the Family of Blood and their Scarecrow Henchmen, the warmongering Sontaran and the childlike, but deadly, Toclafane.

When Arthur kills a unicorn, Merlin knows that terrible consequences lie in store for Camelot and its people. And things are set to get worse. After a hunting trip in the forest, Arthur is fatally attacked by a savage beast. As the crowned prince lies dying, Gauis knows that dark magic is at work and Merlin is the only one who can save him – but at what cost . . .Bringing the magic to life with exciting graphic novel illustrations!Continue the adventures at bbc.co.uk/merlinSeries created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps

In this handbook to the television series readers learn about the brave champions of Camelot. It is filled with tales of bravery, facts and figures.

Every time the lights go out, someone dies... The TARDIS lands at an academy for top athletes, all hoping to be chosen for the forthcoming Globe Games. But is one of them driven enough to resort to murder? The Doctor discovers that the students have been hushing up unexplained deaths. Teaming up with a young swimmer called Emma, the Doctor begins to investigate - but he doesn''t expect to find a squad of Sontarans invading the academy! As the Sontarans begin their own lethal version of the Globe Games, the Doctor and Emma must find out what''s really going on. But the Doctor is captured and forced to take part in the Sontaran Games. Can even a Time Lord survive this deadly contest? Featuring the Doctor as played by David Tennant in the acclaimed Doctor Who series from BBC Television.

Merlin wants to help his new friend, Lancelot, become a Knight of Camelot but it''s not as easy as he hopes. Then the Lady Morgana is struck down by a mystery illness. Gaius is baffled and a new physician arrives to help. He seems to have all the answers, but Merlin suspects that there''s something sinister going on.

A deadly plague is sweeping through Camelot and Gwen is suspected of witchcraft. Somehow Merlin must help Gaius find a cure and save his friend. But before long Merlin is poisoned too. Prince Arthur sets off to find the antidote, but is he walking into a trap?

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When Merlin and Morgana join forces to save a child the king has commanded be put to death, they soon discover that going against King Uther could prove fatal. Meanwhile, a mysterious Black Knight arrives to challenge the Knights of Camelot to mortal combat. Old secrets, long hidden, are stirring and the king is afraid for his only son. The Black Knight seems invincible and Merlin senses that only magic can stop him...Bringing the magic to life with exciting graphic novel illustrations!Continue the adventures at bbc.co.uk/merlin

The Doctor finds himself on trial before the Shadow Proclamation where the Crystal is legally returned to Gisella. The Doctor is ready to continue his mission until Gisella betrays him, staying with the Darksmiths. But she accidentally reveals where the Darksmiths are meeting their client.

Doctor and Martha are transported by the Tardis to the mysterious Museum of the Last Ones. There, in the Earth section, they discover every extinct creature - all still alive and in suspended animation. Preservation is the Museum''s only job. And for millennia the Museum has been trying to trace one elusive specimen: the last of the Time Lords.

Who are the Sycorax? Find out all about the Sycorax, their history and home planet, technology and travels, then join them on a brand new adventure in The Final Darkness.

Who are the Slitheen?Find out all about the Slitheen, their family and enemies, home planet and technology, then join them on a brand new adventure in No Fun at the Fair.

Who is Rose? Find out all about the Doctor''s companion, her friends, enemies, home planet and travels, then join her on a brand new adventure in A Stamp of Approval.

This is a Sticker Guide to the second series of Doctor Who , starring David Tenant and Billie Piper.

Find out all about the Daleks, their allies and enemies, home planet and technology, then join them in a brand new adventure in ''Mission to Galacton''.

Who is the Tenth Doctor? Find out all about the Doctor, his friends and enemies, technology and travels, then join him on a brand new adventure in The Hero Factor.

Robin makes a deal with the sheriff to find out who is murdering innocent people.

Legend tells of an evil sorceress who used the power of magical crystals to transfer her mind into the bodies of others. Her reign of terror was long and bloody, and her final defeat the cause of great rejoicing. But that''s just a legend, a story told to children—isn''t it? Finding the last resting place of the Crystal Sorceress is an archaeological dream on a par with discovering the Holy Grail. So it''s hardly likely that someone will just offer the solution to Professor Bernice Summerfield on a plate. But sometimes the unlikely actually happens. And one thing that''s very, very unlikely is that Benny will suddenly find herself to be a member of the opposite gender!

Don''t ever annoy the Fifth Axis. They might throw you into the Glass Prison on Deirbhileu00ad and then throw away the key. Once you''re inside, there''s nowhere to hide. They can see your every movement. They control you. You''re going to be watched for the rest of your life, wherever you go, whoever you are. Even if you''re a professor of archaeology. Even if you''re a friend of the famous Irving Braxiatel, and you''ve written several popular coffee-table books. Even if you''re pregnant, and your baby''s due any day now. But, of course, they know all about your baby. And they''re planning to take it away. That is, unless the loony cultists you''re locked up with don''t get it first.