The Puffin Inter-School Quiz contests have, over the years, generated a lot of interest among young quiz enthusiasts. The first "Puffin Quiz Book" and its sequel the following year have only whetted their appetite for more. The latest in the series, which includes actual questions from Puffin quiz contests and special sets of questions on "Star Wars", Leander Paes, Albert Einstein, Harry Potter, the Mahabharata, science-fiction literature, Agatha Christie and Tintin, is delightfully entertaining.

One small act of kindness ripples out to connect four kids in this stirring novel by the author of the beloved The Benefits of Being an Octopus. Libby comes from a long line of bullies. She wants to be different, but sometimes that doesn’t work out. To bolster herself, she makes a card with the message You are amazing. That card sets off a chain reaction that ends up making a difference in the lives of some kids who could also use a boost—be it from dealing with bullies, unaccepting families, or the hole that grief leaves. Receiving an encouraging message helps each kid summon up the thing they need most, whether it’s bravery, empathy, or understanding. Because it helps them realize they matter—and that they're not flying solo anymore.

Discover some fascinating trivia in this compilation of 1000 fun facts from the worlds of science, literature, history, entertainment and more. This book reveals facts you may never have heard of before such as: which is the most ‘stolen’ book in the world, how can one marry a dead person, and how did the word ‘dude’ originate?