Most Popular Books by Julie Sykes

When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed!

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.

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!

Although it is his favorite night of the year, Santa Claus tries very hard not to wake the children of the world as he makes his deliveries on Christmas Eve.

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! Naomi and Shadow have fallen out with each other. But when Shadow is in danger, they both learn the meaning of true friendship. , 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, Harper and Splash, Lyla and Charm, Aurora and Jewel and Serena and Opal

Isabel and Cloud are finding it hard to get along. Isabel is adventurous and Cloud is more cautious and (Isabel thinks) dull. But when they go off on a thrilling adventure along the coast of Unicorn Island, the two become best friends in the face of terrible danger!

Scarlett and Blaze love being at Unicorn Academy. But magical Sparkle Lake is starting to ice over and the school might have to close! Scarlett and Blaze can''t bear to be parted, so they decide to find out who''s behind the big freeze and make things

In the town of Barkington, the Paw Pad is a small dog shelter with a big, AMAZING secret. From award-winning author Julies Sykes comes a charming new puppy series, perfect for early readers. When timid Amelia Jones moves to Barkington, she struggles to adjust to her new life. One day, when out on a walk her family, Amelia meets a mysterious dog, Lucky, who brings the family to the Paw Pad, the local dog shelter. But the Paw Pad is no ordinary dog shelter. When a child arrives, they choose a lead which magically pairs them with their perfect puppy. Shy Amelia is paired with Alfie, a mischievous labrador puppy. But Alfie''s playful antics are a lotfor Amelia to handle. During a trip to the park, Amelia overhears that evil Mr Kat is planning to run for mayor so that he can close the Paw Pad and build a cat shelter instead! Will Amelia and Alfie be able to save the Paw Pad? And will Amelia and Alfie be the perfect friends? The first story in a gorgeous, cosy puppy series for readers ages 5-7 Perfect for animal-loving children and fans of Holly Webb By Julie Sykes, award-winning author of over one hundred books for children including the Unicorn Academyseries, now a Netflix animated series

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.

Little Rocket searches for a star to give her father for a birthday present.

Ivy is having the best time at Unicorn Academy. She loves hanging out with her friends and especially her brave and adventurous unicorn, Flame. Bravery comes in handy when you''re looking for treasure. But then Flame''s new magic begins to cause trouble. Can Ivy help Flame master his new powers?

In the town of Barkington, the Paw Pad is a small dog shelter with an AMAZING secret. A charming new puppy series from award-winning author Julie Sykes. Dani is sad now that her best friend Maeve has moved to another town. Before she left, Maeve gave Dani a friendship necklace which Dani vowed to wear everyday. Then she meets a mysterious dog, Lucky, who leads her and her family to a magical dog shelter! The Paw Pad pairs children with their perfect puppy and Dani is paired with Daisy, a dalmatian. One morning Dani takes off her necklace to play with Daisy in the garden, but when she goes to put it back on it has disappeared!With the help of their new next-door neighbour Leon, will Dani and Daisy be able to uncover the mystery of the missing necklace? The fourth story in a gorgeous, cosy puppy series for readers ages 5-7 Perfect for animal-loving children and fans of Holly Webb By Julie Sykes, award-winning author of over one hundred books for children including the Unicorn Academyseries, now a Netflix animated series

In the town of Barkington, the Paw Pad is a small dog shelter with an AMAZING secret. From award-winning author Julies Sykes comes the third book in a charming new puppy series. Chloe is nervous about her upcoming sports day relay race. What if she drops the baton and everyone laughs at her? While out shopping for new trainers, Chloe meets a mysterious dog, Lucky, who leads her and her mum to a magical dog shelter! The Paw Pad pairs children with their perfect puppy and Chloe is paired with Charlie, a golden cocker spaniel. Chloe and Charlie attend a birthday party, but Charlie gets scared by the fireworks and runs off into the woods before anyone can catch her! Will Chloe be able to find Charlie?And will she be able to find a way to overcome her nerves? The third story in a gorgeous, cosy puppy series for readers ages 5-7 Perfect for animal-loving children and fans of Holly Webb By Julie Sykes, award-winning author of over one hundred books for children including the Unicorn Academyseries, now a Netflix animated series

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

Layla adores her lively unicorn, Dancer, though he''s too nervous to go jumping and riding fast like their friends. When the trees around Sparkle Lake start dying, Layla must find her courage and take Dancer on a thrilling adventure to find the cure!

During a camping trip, fun-loving but disorganized Matilda fears letting down her friends but her unicorn, Pearl, finds her magic in time to protect them all from a malicious, cloaked figure.

"Smudge is playing in the garden with his two friends, Nibble and Bounce, when PLOP! a raindrop falls on his nose. The door to the house is shut, sp where can Smudge go to keep dry? He''s a dog with lots of ideas, but one by one they all go horribly wrong!" --back cover.

Ariana loves her unicorn, Whisper, but hopes that their differences don''t get in the way of their bond. When all the animals start to leave the Verdant Forest, Ariana and Whisper will need to gather all their courage and work together to help protect their friends and bring the animals home.