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When Frankie Blewitt brings home yet another F-for-failure school report it's the last straw for his overachieving parents and they decide to send him to the Crammar Grammar boarding school. At first he is just relieved to be away from home, but he soon realises that there's something really weird going on at Crammar Grammar… As Frankie tries to find out the secrets of the school he discovers that the headmaster, Dr Gore, has plans to turn all the students into robot-like super-brains using his Brain-drain machine! With the help of his new friends Neet and Wes, Alphonsine his crazy French nanny and a poodle named Colette, can Frankie save the day before it's too late and change the F-for- failure to F-for-fantastic? ‘...vigorously comic, and the plot's twists and turns are expertly judged...a bonkers treat' The Financial Times ‘[Anna Kemp] is a name to watch out for’ Caroline Horn in The Bookseller 'An action-packed story full of humour, and illustrated with quirky black-and-white line drawings - the perfect combination for newly confident readers and a brilliant, boisterous book to share’ Close Up Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46040186880057,"sku":"9781471179075","price":269.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/81iE85WLEzL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782840501"},{"product_id":"into-goblyn-wood","title":"Into Goblyn Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003e'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. 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Now, on a mission to help the fairies of Goblyn Wood and rescue her friend Pete, she needs to travel to the fae dominion. But soon Hazel discovers a plot that goes beyond the fae. Can she find her inner strength and become the hero that Goblyn Wood needs?The adventure continues in this spectacularly imaginative fantasy world by Waterstones prize-shortlisted author Anna Kemp perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Podkin One-Ear! Praise for Into Goblyn Wood: 'A fabulously rich adventure into a magical landscape, with that most important theme of all: believing in ourselves and the potential we hold.' Sarah Lean, author of the bestselling The Last Bear 'An absolutely sparkling adventure. The perfect book to curl up with as we're stepping into autumn' Alex Foulkes, author of Rules for Vampires 'A beautiful story, beautifully told. Into Goblyn Wood gives readers a wonderful world to lose themselves inside, and to keep daydreaming about for a long time afterwards!' 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He doesn't do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts or scratching his fleas, or drinking out of the toilet. No, my dog likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, my dog doesn't think he's a dog. My dog thinks he's a ballerina! A fabulous feel-good book about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. This super-shiny 10th anniversary edition of this much-loved modern classic includes two brand-new pages showing what Biff has been up to since we saw him last!Also by Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie:The Worst Princess Sir Lilypad Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes Dave the Lonely Monster\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46040248877113,"sku":"9781847384744","price":315.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71kTnWzVcXL._SL1401_6606db45-a272-4571-b468-3b0716a1bb07.jpg?v=1782841563"},{"product_id":"sir-lilypad","title":"Sir Lilypad","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fantastic, funny, froggy tale from internationally bestselling picture book duo, Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46040265850937,"sku":"9780857075154","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/81Kfh2KqOYL._SL1402_a1d78fd1-2c77-4f64-ae3c-5427cf8ac4dc.jpg?v=1782841948"},{"product_id":"dave-the-lonely-monster","title":"Dave the Lonely Monster","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonstrous beasts have feelings too! 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