Anne Fine

Get ready to see the world through the eyes of a very mischievous feline. Tuffy the cat is absolutely thrilled when his family leaves for a week-long holiday. To him, this means seven glorious days of running wild, lounging wherever he pleases, and completely ignoring the rules. But his grand plans are quickly ruined when a grumpy cat-sitter arrives to keep him in line. Things go from bad to worse when he accidentally lands in the arms of a sweet little girl next door who is determined to dress him up in silly baby clothes and treat him like a cuddly toy. Now, Tuffy must rely on his sharpest feline instincts to escape the pampering and reclaim his dignity. If you love stories packed with hilarious animal antics and a narrator who refuses to behave, you will laugh out loud at every predicament Tuffy faces. Can this so-called killer cat claw his way out of the most embarrassing situation of his life?

Gemma knows for a fact that chickens cannot read, so they definitely should not be able to write books. But when her friend Andrew shows her a scratchy, feather-written manuscript called The True Story of Harrowing Farm, she cannot believe her eyes. The tiny book contains the most epic and unbelievable tale of bravery she has ever encountered. According to the pages, an incredibly heroic farm chicken has managed to escape the terrible conditions of her cage, only to discover a massive intergalactic conspiracy. Little green aliens have descended from space with a horrifying plot to farm and roast human beings! Now, this brave bird has flown millions of miles across the galaxy, reaching the heights of superstar fame, all to warn the people of Earth about their impending doom. This brilliantly funny, out-of-this-world adventure will have you cheering for the unlikeliest hero imaginable. Once you read this feathered tale, you will never look at a chicken the same way again.

Meet Tuffy, a highly misunderstood feline who genuinely cannot comprehend what all the screaming is about. When Tuffy casually drags a dead bird into the house, his owner, softhearted Ellie, is absolutely horrified. She cries, she lectures, and she begs him to stop. But as Tuffy points out in his own defense, he is a cat—what else is he supposed to do? Soon, a mouse meets a similar fate, and the household goes into a total panic. Tuffy finds their dramatic reactions deeply insulting and completely ridiculous. But when another, much larger victim is dragged through the cat flap, Ellie's family decides that enough is enough. They are determined to reform their beloved pet and change his wild ways before he causes a massive neighborhood disaster. Told entirely from the delightfully sarcastic perspective of the cat himself, you will laugh out loud at this ferociously funny diary. Can Tuffy clear his name before he is grounded forever?

Every single day at Nitshill Road School is an absolute nightmare for Penny, Mark, and Marigold. They are relentlessly tormented by Barry Hunter, the school's most notorious bully, and everyone in the building knows exactly what is happening. The teachers seem powerless, the other students look the other way, and the three friends feel completely hopeless against Barry's cruel taunts. But the brutal playground dynamic changes forever on the morning the angel arrives. Celeste is the newest student at school, and she brings with her a bright, fearless energy, a very large book, and an incredibly clever plan. Unafraid of Barry's loud threats, Celeste begins to systematically dismantle his power over the classroom using nothing but her sharp wit and unwavering kindness. You will cheer out loud as you watch the victims finally take a stand and reclaim their confidence. This heartwarming and wonderfully funny story proves that a single act of bravery can completely transform a school and defeat even the toughest bullies.

Starting a new school is never easy, and Chester Howard is entirely convinced that his new classroom is going to be a disaster. To make matters worse, he is seated right next to Joe, a boy who seems to make a terrible, jumbled mess of every writing assignment he attempts. When their teacher assigns a project on how to do something well, Chester realizes that Joe's attempt at neat handwriting will only lead to frustration. Instead, Chester brilliantly changes the topic to How to Write Really Badly. For the first time ever, Joe has a subject where his messy skills make him an absolute expert. As they work together, Chester discovers that Joe possesses an incredible hidden talent for building amazing technical models. By focusing on what his classmate does best instead of his struggles, Chester helps Joe shine in ways no one expected. This heartwarming and hilarious school story proves that everyone has a special talent waiting to be discovered if you just know where to look.