World Book Day 2019 Collection 12 Books Set by Various Authors - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Great Rocket Robbery
Everdark
Snap
Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo
Bad Mermaids Meet the Witches
Hubert Horatio: A Very Fishy Tale
Claude: Best in Show
Lego Minifigure Mayhem
Ten Little Bookworms
Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend
The Hundred and One Dalmatians: Cruella and Cadpig
Nought Forever

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Bloomsbury, DK, Egmont, HarperCollins, Hodder, Macmillan, Orchard, Penguin, Puffin, Simon & Schuster
Age Range: 3-14 (Preschool-Grade 9)

Overview
The World Book Day 2019 Collection gathers twelve of the celebrated £1 paperbacks originally released for the UK and Ireland's annual reading celebration, now bundled together as a single value-packed set. Spanning picture books for the youngest bookworms through to gripping teen fiction, this 12-book collection brings together some of the best-loved names in children's and young adult publishing. Each short, standalone title is designed to be quick, accessible, and genuinely enjoyable, making this an ideal introduction to a wide range of authors, genres, and reading levels for home libraries, classrooms, and gift-giving occasions throughout the year.

About the Books
This collection showcases the remarkable range of the 2019 World Book Day lineup, with stories built to spark a lifelong love of reading. Younger children can start with Ten Little Bookworms, a rhyming picture book adventure through story after story, and The Hundred and One Dalmatians: Cruella and Cadpig, a mischievous puppy tale for fans of the classic film. For newly confident readers age five and up, Claude: Best in Show follows the beloved dapper dog to a chaotic dog show, while Hubert Horatio: A Very Fishy Tale and Bad Mermaids Meet the Witches offer warm humor and light fantasy in equal measure. Lego Minifigure Mayhem serves up brick-built jokes and facts for young Lego fans. Readers ready for longer adventures will find The Great Rocket Robbery, a witty space-dog caper, and Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend, a spin-off from the phenomenally popular Wimpy Kid universe. Fantasy lovers age nine and up can dive into Everdark, an atmospheric tale of magic and courage, and Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo, a fresh demigod escapade for series fans. For teens, Snap delivers a tense race-against-time thriller, while Nought Forever closes the set with a powerful story of identity and injustice from the acclaimed Noughts & Crosses universe. Together, these twelve titles offer something for nearly every age and taste, all in the short, satisfying format that made the original World Book Day editions so popular with reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike.

Key Benefits

• Twelve standalone stories spanning picture books to teen fiction in one convenient paperback set
• Introduces readers to twelve different acclaimed authors and illustrators in bite-sized, low-commitment reads
• Short page counts build reading stamina and confidence for reluctant and emerging readers
• Great value for classroom libraries, book swaps, and multi-child households
• Wide age range makes it easy to find the right title for any reader in the family
• Includes spin-offs and companion stories from major series like Percy Jackson, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Noughts & Crosses

Book-by-Book Guide
The Great Rocket Robbery — Frank Cottrell-Boyce sends a team of street dogs on a wildly funny training mission bound for the moon.
Everdark — Abi Elphinstone conjures a magical midnight world of sea dragons and silver whales in this atmospheric fantasy adventure.
Snap — Patrice Lawrence follows Soraya and her friend Austin on a tense overnight search for her missing younger brother.
Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo — Rick Riordan brings back demigod hero Percy Jackson for a fast-paced favor to the god Apollo.
Bad Mermaids Meet the Witches — Sibéal Pounder pairs her mischievous mermaid trio with a coven of witches for a splashy adventure.
Hubert Horatio: A Very Fishy Tale — Lauren Child introduces young inventor Hubert Horatio in a warm, whimsical family story.
Claude: Best in Show — Alex T. Smith sends his beloved dog Claude to compete in the Great Waggy Avenue Dog Show.
Lego Minifigure Mayhem — Helen Murray, Beth Davies, and Paula Regan pack this DK title with LEGO minifigure jokes, facts, and challenges.
Ten Little Bookworms — Mike Brownlow's rhyming bookworms munch their way through a parade of favorite story genres.
Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend — Jeff Kinney offers a Wimpy Kid spin-off narrated from best friend Rowley Jefferson's point of view.
The Hundred and One Dalmatians: Cruella and Cadpig — Peter Bently reimagines the classic Dalmatians tale for a new generation of puppy fans.
Nought Forever — Malorie Blackman returns to her acclaimed Noughts & Crosses world with a story of danger and divided loyalties.

About the Authors
This collection unites fourteen contributors from across children's and YA publishing, including Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Abi Elphinstone, Patrice Lawrence, Rick Riordan, Sibéal Pounder, Lauren Child, Alex T. Smith, Helen Murray, Beth Davies, Paula Regan, Mike Brownlow, Jeff Kinney, Peter Bently, and Malorie Blackman. Between them, these authors and illustrators have created some of the most recognized names in modern children's fiction, from Riordan's Percy Jackson series and Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Blackman's Noughts & Crosses saga and Smith's Claude picture books, alongside celebrated voices in fantasy, humor, and contemporary teen fiction.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With twelve stories for nearly every age, this set is a natural pick for holiday stockings, birthday gifts, classroom libraries, and summer reading challenges. It's an easy, affordable way to introduce young readers to new favorite authors, and a thoughtful back-to-school or baby shower addition for growing family bookshelves everywhere.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.