New Releases by Lesley Sims

An amusing and original story for children growing in reading confidence. When the littlest ghost is deemed not scary enough by the Ghost Inspectors, he loses his job at the fairground. Can Jake help him be more scary and win his job back? Featuring the spooky illustrations of Alex de Wolf. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Want to sail the high seas? Or battle dragons to the death? Dive into this collection of thrilling stores and choose your adventure. Pirates, monsters, robots, knights and ghosts are all waiting to excite you - or send shivers down your spine. As well as funny, scary and action-packed original tales, you''ll find two seafaring classics, Sinbad the Sailor and Treasure Island.

Gerda''s best friend Kay is kidnapped by the sicked Snow Queen and Gerda is determined to rescue him.

Follows the adventures of Agent Arthur and his dog Sleuth as they try to capture the evil Squid Squad, and includes clues and puzzles to help readers assist with Arthur''s investigation.

FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS PEOPLE WANTED TO FLY. IMAGINE SOARING HIGHER THAN BIRDS

- These funny historical ''handbooks'' are an eye-opening introduction to the life of knights, Roman soldiers, princesses, and pirates.

A boring school trip turns into a thrilling adventure for Nat and Joe, when a model spaceship takes off with them inside. They visit the moon, explore distant planets, and become the first humans to land on Mars. Illustrations and puzzles give the reader lots of things to spot and solve.

Beginner reader with simple puzzles and a birthday theme. 6 yrs+

Information about clothing, transportation, food, religion and many other aspects of life in ancient Egypt.

Full-length work of fiction, containing all the action and intrigue that readers have come to expect from Usborne.