Most Popular Books by Julie Sykes

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

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 Isla isn''t afraid of breaking a few rules to win the school treasure hunt and her dolphin, Bubble, is always up for a dare. But the seas surrounding the academy are swirling with magic, and soon Isla and Bubble find themselves in very deep water... Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Cora and Sparkle and Maya and Rainbow

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 new job he takes on there’s always something a bit odd about the pet owner, which he can never put his finger on initially. Witches, fairies, goblins, mermaids – why can’t he pet sit for an ordinary pet owner? When Pirate Captain Boom asks Max to pet sit his parrot Squawk, Max thinks he’s in for a fun ride. But Max hasn’t counted on Boom’s neighbouring pirate Becky Bones interfering. Also, Squawk loves taking the mickey, but when his latest piractical practical joke goes wrong and their ship The Leaky Dip is cast out to sea, Max has to summon all his abilities to try and save the day. . .

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 learn to talk to them! Sophia is sure she and her unicorn, Rainbow will be great partners, but their first test isn''t a part of their lessons. Sparkle Lake gives unicorns their magic, and when it starts turning a funny color, everything goes wrong! Can Sophia and Rainbow brave the dangerous woods to save the unicorns'' magic? Fans of Rainbow Magic, Purrmaids, and Princess Ponies will love this chapter book series about the magic of bonding with your own unicorn. 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!

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. Evie and Sunshine are on a quest to find a treasure hidden in the grounds of Unicorn Academy. They''re a great team, even if they are both a little accident-prone! But their accidents are getting stranger. Things are even starting to explode! Is someone trying to stop them from finding the treasure? Or could these explosions be linked to Sunshine''s magic? 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: Ivy and Flame Unicorn Academy: Sienna and Sparkle Unicorn Academy: Scarlett and Blaze and many more epic friendships at Unicorn Academy!

The fourth 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. On their very first venture into the Big Outside as fully trained Keepers, Cora and Jax come across a barn owl caught in a tree by a discarded fishing line . Determined to help free it, Jax climbs on to the owl''s back to loosen the line but the owl takes to the air - with Jax on board. Will Cora ever see him again? This breathtakingly exciting story is a superb addition to this magical series, perfect for 6-8 year olds combining animal rescue, nature conservation and exciting adventure.

WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE! Princess Katie is excited about her winter holiday in the snowy mountains, but she''s going to miss the kittens. Then Katie discovers that Suki sneaked into her luggage and has come along for an adventure! But being a small kitten in an unfamiliar place is very tricky and Suki finds that she''s got lost. Can Katie and Becky find the kitten before night falls? Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers. COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens are back in: PIXIE AT THE PALACE - BELLA AT THE BALL - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY

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! Violet loves being at Unicorn Academy. Between all her classes and adventures with friends, the past school year has been so much fun! But Violet still hasn''t bonded with her unicorn, Twinkle, and lately he seems really distracted. Can Violet find out what''s bothering him, and discover Twinkle''s magic in time for graduation? 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!

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.

What could make Unicorn Island even more magical? Hidden treasure! Continue the magic in the next 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! Lyra is excited to start at Unicorn Academy and have adventures with her unicorn, Misty. When she finds a piece of an ancient map, Lyra is sure it leads to treasure! But first there''s a riddle to solve and a dark cave to explore. Are Lyra, Misty, and their friends ready for the adventure ahead?

When animal lover Max sets up his pet-sitting business, he finds himself looking after some VERY unusual pets . . . Max has to contend with a werepup who can only be walked at night, a parrot whose practical jokes land them both in serious trouble, a time-travelling dormouse, and a talking cat with way too much attitude. Max''s pet-sitting abilities are put to the test in these hilarious adventures. In this brilliant story collection all four The Pet Sitter books are brought together for the very first time. Prepare to meet some bizarre pets whose antics will make you laugh out loud! You''ll never look at your pet in quite the same way again . . .

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! Zara loves collecting evidence and solving mysteries with her unicorn, Moonbeam! But Moonbeam has been distracted with strange dreams lately, and there’s been a terrible heatwave on Unicorn Island. When Zara tries to stop the heat wave, it leads her into trouble! Can Moonbeam discover her magic in time to save Zara? 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

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

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

When Little Tiger reluctantly takes Little Sister along to play with his friends, he sees that she is too young to join their games, and when he is ready to go home, Little Sister is missing.

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.

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 . . .

Curious about Cat''s unusual behavior when she starts to borrow things from them, the farm animals follow her to the stable and make an interesting discovery.