Item category 1: Picture Books for Older Readers

The Clone Wars grind through the galaxy, shaking every system to its core and testing loyalties on both sides of the conflict. The last days of the Jedi are at hand, but if their Order is to fall, they're going down swinging.

Lucky Luke has to clean out a whole city - Fenton Town, so named because, after being abandoned by the pioneers who founded it, it has been taken over by Dean Fenton, a desperado of the worst sort. Lucky Luke makes a short visit to the town, just the time needed to put Fenton in prison and chase ...

Painted in colour, this graphic novel contains an abridged version of Tolkien's original story about the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, who is whisked off by the wizard Gandalf on an adventure to recover stolen treasure. It is a journey fraught with danger, and it is Bilbo alone who must face the dangers.

The Jolly Postman has a new and most surprising adventure in the Ahlbergs' third story about him - and meets many familiar characters en route. Children and adults alike will delight in following him on his journey, with the aid of a magnifying glass.

The tale of a prince, a princess, perfect politeness and a peculiarly hard pea.

This true story recounts a girl's discovery of dinosaur remains. Mary Anning became a dedicated fossil-hunter, searching for the bones and shells of creatures that lived millions of years ago.

When the Vikings kidnap Justforkix, the timid but very trendy son of one of the Chief Vitalstatistix' closest and most powerful friends, believing he has the key to the secret of the magic potion, Asterix and Obelix are sent on one of their most dangerous missions.

Part of a series of 12 books designed for struggling readers aged 8 to 14, this title features Rick Shaw, an extremely clever 14-year old, who is only interested in science. When his father is killed, he vows to use his scientific skills to fight evil - as Boffin Boy.

Part of a series of 12 books designed for struggling readers aged 8 to 14, this title features Rick Shaw, an extremely clever 14-year old, who is only interested in science. When his father is killed, he vows to use his scientific skills to fight evil - as Boffin Boy.

The Clone Wars grind through the galaxy, shaking every system to its core and testing loyalties on both sides of the conflict. The last days of the Jedi are at hand, but if their Order is to fall, they're going down swinging.