Most Popular Books by Julie Sykes

Julie Sykes is the author of Unicorn Academy #3: Ava and Star (2019), The Pet Sitter: Tiger Taming (2011), Unicorn Academy Nature Magic #4: Aisha and Silver (2022), Fairy Bears 3: Blossom (2011), Fairy Bears 2: Sunny (2010).

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Unicorn Academy #3: Ava and Star

release date: May 14, 2019
Unicorn Academy #3: Ava and Star
Read the books that inspired the animated Netflix series! What if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That''s what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Ava and Star love their beautiful garden at Unicorn Academy. It''s where they grow their very own magical plants! When the sky berries that the unicorns need to survive disappear, Ava and Star will need all their skills and courage to help their friends. Can they find more of the special berries before every unicorn''s magic starts to fade? The Unicorn Academy series is going at full throttle! Which adventure will you read next? Be sure to read all the books in this magical series! Don''t miss any books in the magical new spin-off series, Unicorn Academy Nature Magic and Unicorn Academy Treasure Hunt!

The Pet Sitter: Tiger Taming

release date: Jan 27, 2011
The Pet Sitter: Tiger Taming
Max loves animals, but his sneezy, allergic sister means no family pets. He’s so happy when he realizes he can be a pet sitter. But with every job he takes on, there’s always something a bit odd about his new boss. Witches, fairies, goblins, mermaids – why can’t he pet-sit for someone ordinary? Max thinks he is going to love his new job as a pet sitter. But his first client, Miss W. Itchy, seems a little strange. Max’s instincts prove correct when it turns out her cat can talk! Not only does Tiger have good English, but loads of attitude too – ordering Max around, left, right and centre. When Miss Itchy’s arch-enemy Grimboots kidnaps Tiger, Max has to prove what sort of pet sitter he really is . . .

Unicorn Academy Nature Magic #4: Aisha and Silver

release date: Mar 01, 2022
Unicorn Academy Nature Magic #4: Aisha and Silver
What if you could save Unicorn Island? Unicorn Academy is back in this brand-new magical subseries about the environment, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Readers will love the eco-friendly themes in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series! Aisha can’t wait to bond with her unicorn, Silver, and discover his magic! Once they bond, they can graduate from Unicorn Academy and become guardians of Unicorn Island. But huge hailstorms are putting everyone in danger, and the school year might have to end early. Can Aisha and Silver bond and stop the hailstorms before graduation? Don''t miss any books in this magical series! #1: Lily and Feather #2: Phoebe and Shimmer #3: Zara and Moonbeam #4: Aisha and Silver

Fairy Bears 3: Blossom

release date: Sep 23, 2011
Fairy Bears 3: Blossom
Fairy Bears are the size of bumblebees and live beneath a giant sycamore tree in Firefly Meadow. Fairy Bears always do their best, working hard ''to care for the world and all its plants, animals and children''. This is the Fairy Bear Promise. You’ll have to be quick to see them, and you’ll have to believe in magic . . . Blossom the Fairy Bear has an important task - to help Chloe overcome stage fright and discover her true destiny as an actor. But Blossom herself has a bad case of nerves. She''s going to need more than a magic wand to succeed!

Fairy Bears 2: Sunny

release date: Dec 03, 2010
Fairy Bears 2: Sunny
Fairy Bears are the size of a bumble bee and live beneath a giant Sycamore tree in Firefly Meadow. Fairy Bears always do their best, working hard ''to care for the world and all its plants, animals and children.'' This is the Fairy Bear Promise. You’ll have to be quick to see them, and you’ll have to believe in magic . . . When Sunny sees a sad girl in her magic mirror, she''s sure her task will be to help her. But Ella''s problems aren''t Sunny''s job to sort out - she has to save a robin''s nest from danger instead! Sunny has a lot to learn before she can have a chance of passing her task . . .

Robbie Rabbit and the Little Ones

release date: Jan 01, 1997
Robbie Rabbit and the Little Ones
Robbie Rabbit loses some of his enthusiasm for the game of hide-and-seek, when he keeps finding other forest creatures instead of his brothers and sisters.

Dora's Eggs

release date: Jan 01, 1988
Dora's Eggs
As she observes the babies of the other farmyard animals, Dora becomes less and less proud of her first eggs, until they hatch.

I Don't Want to Have a Bath!

release date: Jan 01, 2007
I Don't Want to Have a Bath!
''I don''t want to have a bath '' cries Little Tiger. ''Bathing is fun, '' says Mummy Tiger, but Little Tiger doesn''t think so and runs into the jungle to play. He grows dirtier and dirtier, but he doesn''t care, until, that is, he meets Peacock

Unicorn Academy Nature Magic #1: Lily and Feather

release date: May 04, 2021
Unicorn Academy Nature Magic #1: Lily and Feather
What if you could save Unicorn Island? Unicorn Academy is back in this brand-new magical subseries about the environment, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Readers will love the eco-friendly themes in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series! Lily is so excited to start Unicorn Academy and learn how to be a guardian of Unicorn Island! She and her unicorn, Feather, can''t wait to make friends and keep the island safe. But then strange purple tornadoes begin hitting villages around the school. Can Lily and Feather stop the tornadoes and save Unicorn Academy? Don''t miss any books in this magical series! #1: Lily and Feather #2: Phoebe and Shimmer #3: Zara and Moonbeam

Fairy Bears 4: Sparkle

release date: Sep 23, 2011
Fairy Bears 4: Sparkle
Fairy Bears are the size of bumblebees and live beneath a giant sycamore tree in Firefly Meadow. Fairy Bears always do their best, working hard ''to care for the world and all its plants, animals and children''. This is the Fairy Bear Promise. You’ll have to be quick to see them, and you’ll have to believe in magic . . . Sparkle loves pretty things, so when her task is to help a colony of butterflies, she''s thrilled! But after meeting lonely Isabel she wants to help her as well. Can Sparkle bring a smile to Isabel''s face and have enough magic to help the butterflies too?

Mermaid Academy: Amber and Flash

release date: Jan 04, 2024
Mermaid Academy: Amber and Flash
Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Laid-back Amber is having the best time joking around on their school trip to The Shining Sea. Flash, her dolphin, wishes she''d pay more attention! Then the evil Mal Mer show up with a horrible plan. Amber and Flash will have to work together to carry out a daring rescue! Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble , Cora and Sparkle and Maya and Rainbow.

Unicorn Academy #10: Freya and Honey

release date: Jan 05, 2021
Unicorn Academy #10: Freya and Honey
What if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Freya wants to make the perfect birthday present for her unicorn, Honey. If Honey loves her present enough, maybe she and Freya will finally bond. But Freya''s friends need help planning the best party ever, and Freya doesn''t have time to do both. Then someone tries to ruin the party before it can even happen! Can Freya finish Honey''s present in time, and save the party? Be sure to read all the books in this magical series! Don''t miss any books in the magical new spin-off series, Unicorn Academy Nature Magic!

Mermaid Academy: Aurora and Jewel

release date: May 08, 2025
Mermaid Academy: Aurora and Jewel
Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Aurora is terrified when Lilac Star go on a dive to the Twilight Zone. But it''s not just the strange-looking deep-sea creatures that have her scared. She''s sure something else is down there, something huge and dangerous. But can she make anyone believe her in time to save the school? Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble , Cora and Sparkle, Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash Millie and Storm,and Harper and Splash

Woodland Magic 2: Deer in Danger

release date: Sep 01, 2022
Woodland Magic 2: Deer in Danger
The second story in an illustrated magical adventure series from the bestselling author of the Unicorn Academy, brimming with drama and an environmental theme. The Keepers are a secretive tribe of little people who live in the middle of Whispering Woods, caring for the countryside and rewilding it when humans (or Ruffins as they know them) are careless with it. Young Keepers Cora and Jax are trainees who need to prove themselves or risk being sent back to school. Intent on their task of building a hedgehog highway by making holes at the bottom of fences on a new housing estate, they come upon a deer trapped in the foundations of a building site. Their woodland magic isn''t strong enough to help the deer escape, but they will not be able to complete their task if they try to get help for the deer. A brilliant new magical series perfect for 6-8 year olds combining animal rescue, nature conservation and adventure.

Mermaid Academy #1: Isla and Bubble

release date: Apr 01, 2025
Mermaid Academy #1: Isla and Bubble
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Isla can’t wait to go to Mermaid Academy, where she''ll make a dolphin best friend and learn all about her mermaid magic! But before she can be paired with her dolphin, she and her new roommates must compete in a scavenger hunt. Luckily, they''re joined by Bubble, a fun-loving dolphin who is always up for adventure! But when the two find themselves stuck in some deep water, can Isla and Bubble find their magic in time? Don''t miss any books in this mer-mazing series! #1: Isla and Bubble #2: Cora and Sparkle #3: Maya and Rainbow #4: Amber and Flash

Fairy Bears 5: Primrose

release date: Sep 23, 2011
Fairy Bears 5: Primrose
Fairy Bears are the size of bumblebees and live beneath a giant sycamore tree in Firefly Meadow. Fairy Bears always do their best, working hard ''to care for the world and all its plants, animals and children''. This is the Fairy Bear Promise. You’ll have to be quick to see them, and you’ll have to believe in magic . . . Primrose is supposed to be helping a brave little dog – but she keeps seeing a girl called Lucy in the magic mirror. Has Primrose got enough magic for both of them?

Mermaid Academy #2: Cora and Sparkle

release date: Apr 01, 2025
Mermaid Academy #2: Cora and Sparkle
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Cora loves being at Mermaid Academy, and with her dolphin best friend, Sparkle! The only thing that would make it better is if she was in the same dorm as her twin sister, Isobel. Cora really wants to spend more time with Isobel but she seems more interested in her new friends. Luckily, Sparkle is always there to make Cora feel special! But then she and Sparkle spot a creature stealing jewels from the school''s coral wall. Can Cora find the courage to swim out on her own? Don''t miss any books in this mer-mazing series! #1: Isla and Bubble #2: Cora and Sparkle #3: Maya and Rainbow #4: Amber and Flash

Mermaid Academy #3: Maya and Rainbow

release date: Jun 03, 2025
Mermaid Academy #3: Maya and Rainbow
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Maya is excited to go on a research trip with her class and her dolphin, Rainbow, but things don''t go to plan when she gets separated from her friends. Maya loves studying at Mermaid Academy. She just wishes her new friends and her playful dolphin, Rainbow, would take school seriously too. How will she and Rainbow bond if they have nothing in common? Luckily, her class is going on a field trip and it could be the perfect time to get closer to her dolphin and find her mermaid magic! But then she and Rainbow get lost. Can Maya and Rainbow work together and find their way back to their friends? Don''t miss any books in this mer-mazing series! #1: Isla and Bubble #2: Cora and Sparkle #3: Maya and Rainbow

Mermaid Academy: Millie and Storm

release date: May 09, 2024
Mermaid Academy: Millie and Storm
Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Millie loves solving mysteries! So when the magical Sea Sphinx sets her a difficult riddle, Millie can''t wait to get started. But when her puzzle solving leads her straight into a Mal Mer trap, she needs Storm and her friends to dive to the rescue! Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble , Cora and Sparkle and Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash

Mermaid Academy: Lyla and Charm

release date: Jan 16, 2025
Mermaid Academy: Lyla and Charm
Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Lyla is nervous when Ms Samphire asks her to lead Lilac Star on a mission. Lyla isn''t a leader like Millie! But when the friends get kidnapped by the evil Mal Mer, Lyla will have to take the plunge and find her voice if she''s to lead them out of danger... Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble , Cora and Sparkle, Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash and Millie and Storm.

Mermaid Academy: Harper and Splash

release date: Aug 01, 2024
Mermaid Academy: Harper and Splash
Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Impulsive Harper has a smaller tail than most mermaids but encouraged by her dolphin, Splash, she''s always up for an adventure. When a search for an ancient turtle leads to the Mangrove Swamps, Harper and Splash''s actions put everyone in extreme danger. Can they work together to save themselves and their friends? Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble , Cora and Sparkle and Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash and Millie and Storm.

That's Not Fair, Hare!

release date: Jan 01, 2002
That's Not Fair, Hare!
A greedy hare insists on eating more than his share of the cabbages and proposes a race to decide who should have them all, while Muggs the turtle only wants what is fair.

This and that

release date: Jan 01, 2003
This and that
Down on the farm, Cat wakes early. It is a special day and she has work to do. All through the barnyard she roams, borrowing bits and scraps from each of her animal friends. And when asked what she needs them for, Cat replies coyly, "This and that". "A delightful cumulative tale that begs to be read aloud".--"School Library Journal". An "American Bookseller" Pick of the Lists. Full color.

I Don't Want to Go to Bed!

release date: Jan 01, 1990
I Don't Want to Go to Bed!
A little tiger that hates to go to bed scampers away to visit some animal friends.

Hurry, Santa!

release date: Jan 01, 1999
Hurry, Santa!
When his alarm clock fails to go off, Santa oversleeps on Christmas Eve and then encounters a series of disasters that threaten to prevent him from delivering his presents on time.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

release date: May 01, 2008
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Six exciting and much-loved children''s classics sensitively adapted to enrich your junior pupils'' reading, with free Teaching Notes to support teaching of comprehension skills and strategies. These books have masses of boy and girl appeal and will introduce your readers to significant authorsfrom the past - a key part of the Literacy Strategy. In addition, the comprehension questions and teaching notes will help you to draw out and practice difficult comprehension strategies such as inference, empathy and deduction. Each book features 2 author biographies - one for the original authorand one for the TreeTops author. Plus, there are notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible.

Get Well, Santa!

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Get Well, Santa!
When Santa Claus comes down with a terrible cold just before Christmas, his animal friends send him to bed, finish all of the presents, and load the sleigh, hoping that he will be well in time to make his deliveries.

Unicorn Academy Treasure Hunt #4: Sienna and Sparkle

release date: Sep 05, 2023
Unicorn Academy Treasure Hunt #4: Sienna and Sparkle
What could make Unicorn Island even more magical? Hidden treasure! Continue the magic in this Unicorn Academy series, where students and their unicorn best friends race to find treasure! Follow the clues, solve the riddles, and find the hidden treasure in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series! Sienna loves being the star of the show while her unicorn, Sparkle, is a bit more laid-back. But together, they make a great team! With the help of their friends, they’ve found the final piece of the mysterious treasure map, and are so close to finding the treasure hidden somewhere on school grounds. But there are others who also want the treasure, and will do anything to find it first! Can Sienna help Sparkle find his magic—and the treasure—before it''s too late? Collect all of the Unicorn Academy Treasure Hunt books! #1 Lyra and Misty #2 Evie and Sunshine #3 Ivy and Flame #4 Sienna and Sparkle

The Sleepover

release date: Jan 01, 2001
The Sleepover
When Little Monkey has a sleepover, all the animals can make their beds in the trees except Little Elephant.

Unicorn Academy: Sienna and Sparkle

release date: Feb 03, 2022
Unicorn Academy: Sienna and Sparkle
When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Join in the fun at Unicorn Academy with the bestselling, action-packed, fantasy series by award-winning author, Julie Sykes. Inspiration for the Netflix series. New York Times Bestseller ( Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow) in Middle Grade Fiction. Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That''s what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Sienna loves to be the star of the show and she can''t wait for her laid-back unicorn, Sparkle, to discover his magic so they can do something amazing together. Their search for a mysterious treasure is leading them into terrible danger. Luckily, they''ve got fantastic friends to help them, and when Sienna and Sparkle learn to work together, they''re an unstoppable team! With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure! The magic doesn''t stop there! Have you read: Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow Unicorn Academy: Scarlett and Blaze Unicorn Academy: Ava and Star and many more epic friendships at Unicorn Academy!

Isabel and Cloud (Unicorn Academy 3)

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Isabel and Cloud (Unicorn Academy 3)
Join the girls at Lakeside Unicorn Academy - when your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed!

Olivia and Snowflake

release date: Aug 01, 2019
Olivia and Snowflake
Olivia hopes her sweet unicorn, Snowflake, will discover her magic before graduation day! Everyone is busy decorating Unicorn Academy for the graduation ball, but it looks like someone is trying to ruin the party. Can Olivia and Snowflake save the day and the school?

Little Tiger's Big Surprise!

release date: Jan 01, 1999
Little Tiger's Big Surprise!
Little Tiger''s mother is going to have a baby, but when Little Tiger sees the new babies in the other animals'' families he is sure he does not want one of his own.

I Don't Want to Take a Bath!

release date: Jan 01, 2000
I Don't Want to Take a Bath!
Even though all of his jungle friends take baths, Little Tiger decides he doesn''t need one, until one day he sees his reflection in the river.

Gofal, Siôn Corn!

release date: Jan 01, 2003

Mermaid Academy #4: Amber and Flash

release date: Dec 02, 2025
Mermaid Academy #4: Amber and Flash
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Can Amber master her magic in time to help save her dolphin, Flash, from a terrible spell? Amber is so excited to be at Mermaid Academy and to become a guardian of the oceans with her dolphin, Flash. When a school trip takes them close to the Malmeri Ocean, it''s the perfect chance to use her newly discovered magic to spy on the mysterious and sneaky mermaids who live there. But when Amber''s eagerness to use her magic leads to Flash getting trapped by the sneaky mermaids, will she be able to outsmart them and help Flash escape? Don''t miss any books in this mer-mazing series! #1: Isla and Bubble #2: Cora and Sparkle #3: Maya and Rainbow #4: Amber and Flash

I Don't Want to Have a Bath Toy

release date: Feb 01, 1997

Isabel and Cloud

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Isabel and Cloud
Isabel is having trouble getting along with other students, her teacher, and even her unicorn, Cloud, but another threat to Unicorn Academy brings them back together.

Parrot Pandemonium

release date: Sep 21, 2009
Parrot Pandemonium
When Max pet-sits Captain Boom''s parrot, Squawk, on his boat, the Lucky Dip, the bird manages to antagonize the captain''s fearsome pirate neighbor, Becky Bones, and accidentally set the boat drifting out to sea.

An Acorn for Tea

release date: Jan 01, 1996
An Acorn for Tea
Rufus Squirrel fancies an acorn for tea, so off he goes to the wood to find some. But all his woodland friends want him to bring them something back too, and this leads to a whole lot of trouble.
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