Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Star Wars Life Day Treasury
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£15.29
Disney Hyperion Tyrants Tomb TheThe Trials of Apollo Book Four
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£999.99
Random House USA Inc Frozen Disney Frozen
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£7.03
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Descendants 2 Evies Fashion Book
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£12.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Centaur School 5 Beasts of Olympus
Book SynopsisIs Demon up to the challenge?Beasts of Olympus is a series of illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In the fifth book, Chiron the centaur teaches Demon to make his own cures for sick mythical beasts. But Demon must put his new skills to the test right away in order to save an ailing phoenix before it's too late!
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Ring of Wind Young Samurai Book 7
Book SynopsisJACK FLETCHER IS BATTLING THE HIGH SEASAmbushed by the Shogun''s samurai, Jack and his friends have only one hope of escape - the Seto Sea. But with ferocious storms, man-eating sharks and ninja pirates at every turn, their chosen route is fraught with danger. A treacherous crew only adds to their problems as they flee south from a ruthless samurai sea lord. Unless Jack can harness the Ring of Wind, he and his friends are destined for a watery grave . . .Book 7 in the blockbuster Young Samurai series by Chris Bradford. Visit www.youngsamurai.com for competitions and FREE teacher resources.
£8.65
Penguin Young Readers Group The Three Ninja Pigs
Book SynopsisPractice makes perfect in this kick-butt fractured fairy tale. Why does this wolf think he can come to town and blow all the houses down? These three little pigs just aren't going to take it from that bully anymore! The first starts aikido lessons—he'll make mincemeat out of that wolf! His brother learns a little jujitsu—he'll chop that guy to pieces! But when the wolf actually appears, it turs out these two pigs aren't quite ready after all. Good thing their sister has been training every day to master some serious karate moves that save the day. KIYA! Corey Rosen Schwartz serves up a fun combination of smart-aleck dialogue and tongue-in-cheek rhymes that'll have kids howling, and rising star Dan Santat's spunky illustrations are sure to pack a punch!
£13.29
Dover Publications Inc. AesopS Fables
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£6.22
Disney Publishing Group World of Reading Descendants The Rise of Red
Book SynopsisBased on Disney+’s most-viewed Disney Channel Original Movie premiere ever!Relive the adventures of Descendants: The Rise of Red in this 32-page level 2 reader, featuring color photography from the Disney Original Movie.In this newest installment in the mega-hit Descendants franchise, former Villain Kid Uma, now headmaster of Auradon Prep, extends an invite to the school to another VK – Red, the rebellious daughter of the tyrannical Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. The Queen of Hearts has long held a grudge against Auradon, and especially Cinderella, and seizes the opportunity to seek revenge when she drops her daughter off at school. When the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red must team up with Cinderella’s perfectionist daughter Chloe and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path.This title is for readers who are just learning to read on their own, with easy-to-read language.Add to your Disney Channel World of Reading collection with: World of Reading Descendants 3: Stronger Together (Level 2) World of Reading: Zombies: Three Tales of A Girl and a Zombie (Level 2) World of Reading: Zombies 2: Call to the Wild (Level 2) World of Reading: Sneakerella: If the Sneaker Fits (Level 2)
£6.93
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Cabinet of Curiosities
Book SynopsisA collection of thirty-six forty eerie, mysterious, intriguing, and very short stories by the acclaimed authors Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire LeGrand, and Emma Trevayne.Trade Review"A hefty sheaf of chillers-all short enough to share aloud and expertly cast to entice unwary middle graders a step or two into the shadows." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This collection of 36 short dark fantasies ... aspires to sit on the same shelf as Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and succeeds admirably... Readers who enjoy their Halloween chills all year round will find this anthology a delight." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "With school dismissed, it's time for pure pleasure reading... The Cabinet of Curiosities ... lets readers dip in and out of 36 spine-tingling tales." -- Shelf Awareness for Readers "The stories are remarkable both for their uniformly high quality and for their distinctness from one another; the abundant atmospherics, including occasional stark black-and-white illustrations, provide a unifying sense of dread." -- The Horn Book "For readers who have gloried in and graduated from Alvin Schwartz's collections of scary stories, the tales collected here will provide a deliciously tingly next step...All are engagingly unsettling in some way, with a select few crossing over into genuine nightmare territory." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The School for Good and Evil 2 A World Without
Book SynopsisTHE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL will soon be a major motion picture from Netflix''starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh,Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters,Earl Cave,Kit Young,and more!In theNew York Timesbestselling sequel to Soman Chainani''s debut,The School for Good and Evil, Sophie and Agatha are back in Gavaldon, living out their Happily Ever After, but life isn''t quite the fairy tale they expected.Witches and princesses reside at the School for Girls, where they''ve been inspired to live a life without princes, while Tedros and the boys are camping in Evil''s old towers. A war is brewing between the schools, but can Agatha and Sophie restore the peace? Can Sophie stay good with Tedros on the hunt? And whose heart does Agatha''s belong to''her best friend or her prince?Soman Chainani has created a spectacular world that Newbery Medal-winning author Ann M. Martin calls a fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, humor, and a riddle that will keep you turning pages until the end.Don''t miss the thrilling conclusion to the beloved series,The School for Good and Evil #6: One True King!
£14.24
Houghton Mifflin rumpelstiltskin
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£9.99
Clarion Books Three Little Kittens Folk Tale Classics
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£9.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Hound of Hades 2 Beasts of Olympus
Book SynopsisBeasts of Olympus is a series of 144-page illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In this second book, young Demon is summoned by the great god Hades to the Underworld. His most-hated hero, Heracles, has just returned Cerberus—the three-headed dog Guardian of the Underworld—to his god master, but something is wrong with the beast . . . and only Demon can help.
£6.99
St Martin's Press Stars Above A Lunar Chronicles Collection
Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!The enchantment continues. . . . The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories - and secrets - that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer? When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realize their destinies?With nine stories - five of which have never before been published - and an exclusive never-before-seen excerpt from Marissa Meyer''s novel, Heartless, about the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, Stars Above is essential for fans of the bestselling and beloved Lunar Chronicles.
£21.74
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Magic Finger
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG comes the story of a young girl with an incredible power! To the Gregg family, hunting is just plain fun. To the girl who lives next door, it's just plain horrible. She tries to be polite. She tries to talk them out of it, but the Greggs only laugh at her. Then one day the Greggs go too far, and the little girl turns her Magic Finger on them. When she's very, very angry, the little girl's Magic Finger takes over. She really can’t control it, and now it's turned the Greggs into birds! Before they know it, the Greggs are living in a nest, and that's just the beginning of their problems….
£7.82
Penguin Young Readers Group Rapunzel Picture Puffin Books
Book SynopsisAward winning author/adapter/illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky's Caldecott Medal Winning book! Perfect for readers of all fairy tales.A breathtaking interpretation gives the fairy tale new art-historical roots, with illustrations that daringly-and effectively-mimic the masters of Italian Renaissance painting.--Publishers WeeklyTrapped in a tower with no door, Rapunzel is allowed to see no one but the sorceress who has imprisoned her-until the day a young prince hears her singing to the forest birds. . . . The timeless tale of Rapunzel is vividly and magnificently brought to life through Paul O. Zelinsky's powerful sense of narrative and his stunning oil paintings.Simply put, this is a gorgeous book; it demonstrates respect for the traditions of painting and the fairy tale while at the same time adhering to a singular, wholly original, artistic vision. (The Horn Book, starred review)
£9.49
Square Fish Empty Pot Chinese Folktale
Book SynopsisThe Empty Pot is Demi''s beloved picture book about an honest schoolboy A long time ago in China there was a boy named Ping who loved flowers. Anything he planted burst into bloom.The Emperor loved flowers too. When it was time to choose an heir, he gave a flower seed to each child in the kingdom. Whoever can show me their best in a year''s time, he proclaimed, shall succeed me to the throne!Ping plants his seed and tends it every day. But month after month passes, and nothing grows. When spring comes, Ping must go to the Emperor with nothing but an empty pot.Demi''s exquisite art and beautifully simple text show how Ping''s embarrassing failure is turned triumphant in this satisfying tale of honesty rewarded.An IRA-CBC Children''s Choice.An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
£999.99
Clarion Books The Other Wind
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£10.32
Not Stated Cold as Ice Whatever After 6
Book SynopsisThe magical and FREEZING sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling series! Now in paperback!Even though my brother and I had decided to stay away from the magic mirror, our puppy had other plans -- he bounded right in. What choice did we have but to go in after him? When we land in a winter wonderland, we realize we must be in the story of The Snow Queen. And this fairy tale is nothing like the movie. This Snow Queen is super-mean, and she turns our dog into an ice sculpture!To get home we''ll have to: - Defrost our furry friend- Ride a very chatty reindeer- Learn to ice-skate- Escape from a band of robbersAnd if we''re not careful . . . we could end up frozen ourselves!
£8.76
Raintree The Empty Pot A Chinese Folk Tale Folk Tales from
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£7.99
Ragged Bears The Children of Lir
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£12.34
St Martin's Press The Forest Grimm
Book SynopsisA luminous fairy tale, sharp as teeth and full of heart. I devoured every word of this magical tale. -Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows.In the dark heart of the Forest Grimm, lurks the Wolf, an omen of demise for seventeen-year-old Clara. Ignoring her grandmother's ominous divinations, she is determined to brave the dangers of the forest in order to retrieve Sortes Fortunae, an enchanted book with the power to lift the curse plaguing her village and maybe even save her mother.Sortes Fortunae was once used by the villagers to obtain their deepest desires...until someone used it to kill. Its magic tainted, the creeping branches of the Forest Grimm snatched the book away and doomed the village to destruction. Every attempt to make amends with the forest proved disastrous, and whenever someone crossed its dark border, they were swallowed whole.Desperate to break the curs
£17.00
Disney Book Publishing Inc. All Is Found
Book SynopsisJust in time to celebrate the first decade of the Frozen franchise, we join Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf as they embark on new adventures through the Frozen universe with friends new and old.This wide variety of original stories will share untold tales from Anna and Elsa's childhood, memories with their parents, and mysterious creatures they encounter. These highly relatable, yet larger than life characters will appeal to young Frozen fans as well as the Frozen fan in all of us.In this exciting anthology, ten authors--for the ten years of Frozen--bring stories from this special kingdom to life.Authors:Lou AndersKaren Anne BuljoJen CalonitaCarey CorpDelilah S. DawsonLorie LangdonMari MancusiDiana PeterfreundTiffany SchmidtVera Strange
£17.09
Capstone Press Little Red Riding Hood Stories Around the World 3
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£9.99
Square Fish Siege and Storm
Book SynopsisSee the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Daring rogue Nikolai finally joins the fold in Season 2 -- covering explosive events of both Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising -- streaming now! Enter the Grishaverse with Book Two of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 New York Timesbestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Alina Starkov's power has grown, but not without a price. She is the Sun Summonerhunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Shadow Fold. But she and Mal can't outrun their enemies for long. The Darkling is more determined than ever to claim Alina's magic and use it to take the Ravkan throne. With nowhere else to turn, Alina enlists the help of an infamous privateer and sets out to lead the Grisha army. But as the truth of Alina''s destiny unfolds, she slip
£10.99
Feiwel & Friends Heartless
Book SynopsisFrom Marissa Meyer, the #1 New York Timesbestselling romantasy of Wonderland''s most notorious villain: the Queen of Hearts. Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next queen. Then Cath meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the king and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship. Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.In Heartless<
£999.99
Pan Macmillan Cinderella
Book SynopsisFirst Stories: Cinderella is the perfect introduction, for young children, to this classic fairy tale. 'Cinderella, you shall go to the ball!'Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters: Cinderella, her stepsisters, the handsome prince and of course the fairy godmother. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Dan Taylor.Little ones can collect more books in the First Stories series, including Snow White, Rapunzel, and Little Red Riding Hood.
£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Tale of Troy
Book SynopsisTells the story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the siege of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; and, of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden Horse and his many adventures on his long journey home to Greece.Trade ReviewThe Puffin Classics series is a perfect marriage of the old and the new. Enjoy some of the best books from the past and find out why and how they inspired some of the best writers of the present -- Julia Eccleshare Lovereading4Kids
£9.69
Barefoot Books Arabian Nights
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£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Dragon Healer 4 Beasts of Olympus
Book SynopsisDemon’s abilities are put to the test!Beasts of Olympus is a series of illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In the fourth book, Demon must heal Ares’s smelly dragon in time for battle. Can he heal this sick beast before Olympus chokes on the stink?
£8.13
Workman Publishing Classic Storybook Fables: Including Beauty and
Book SynopsisChildren and adults alike will delight in reading aloud these enduring and enchantingly told stories, richly illustrated and fabulously reimagined by award-winning artist Scott Gustafson. Stories include “The Little Red Hen,” “The Princess and the Pea,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “Beauty and the Beast.”Trade Review“An eye-catching collection of eight short stories which [Gustafson] retells in lyrical, accessible language. Lush paintings appear throughout, and Gustafson subtly tailors his images to the mood of each story. . . . Readers will be entranced by the striking attention to detail in the artwork accompanying these stories of love, cleverness, and just deserts. Ages 5–8.”—Publishers Weekly “Sumptuous visual finery. . . . Agreeable fare for sharing on a lap.”—Kirkus Reviews
£15.19
Gill Favourite Irish Legends Best Loved Tales from
Book SynopsisA bumper collection of Ireland's favourite legends for children.Included are: The Children of Lir, The Brown Bull of Cooley, Deirdre of the Sorrows, The Salmon of Knowledge and a host of other legends of Oisin, Setanta, Fionn and the heroes of Irishmythology.
£10.44
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Persephone
£19.00
Henry Holt & Company Anansi the Spider A Tale from the Ashanti
Book SynopsisA 1973 Caldecott Honor Book.Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes.In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion.In adapting this popular folktale, Gerald McDermott merges the old with the new, combining bold, rich color with traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms.
£17.99
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Mother Knows BestVillains Book 5
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£14.61
Sterling Juvenile The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native
Book SynopsisOffers legends that come from Native American peoples across America. Illustrated with original art, this title captures a wide range of belief systems and wisdom from the Cherokee, Cheyenne, Hopi, Lenape, Maidu, Seminole, Seneca and other tribes. It also showcases an array of animal figures, masks, totems and Navajo-style patterns.
£8.99
St. Martin's Publishing Group Nursery Rhymes
Book SynopsisRoger Priddy's illustrated board book Nursery Rhymes is part of the Sing-Along series, featuring a musical CD of twenty-two classic children's rhymes. With beautiful, touch-and-feel embossed and textured drawings of popular nursery rhyme characters accompanying the sing-along CD, children will be encouraged to learn the words and interact with the music.Nursery Rhymes includes Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star, Yankee Doodle, Rock-a-bye-Baby, Hey Diddle Diddle, Hickory Dickory Dock, Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake, Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, and more.
£12.30
Capstone Trust Me Jacks Beanstalk Stinks
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£8.89
Hachette Children's Group First Graphic Readers Aesop the Ant and the
Book SynopsisComic strips of classic Aesop's fables for beginner readers
£12.64
Pan Macmillan Bedtime Stories and Lullabies
Book SynopsisTake a trip into Wonderland with Alice, sing along with the twinkling stars and take a snooze with Sleeping Beauty in Bedtime Stories and Lullabies, a CD of popular stories, lullabies and rhymes. With a running time of approximately 60 minutes, it's perfect listening for little ones who are ready for bed!Stories, lullabies and rhymes:Sleeping BeautyAlice in WonderlandThe NightingaleTom ThumbThe Emperor's New ClothesThe Frog PrinceThumbelinaThe Goose GirlTwinkle, Twinkle Little StarWee Willie WinkieStar Light, Star BrightAll the Pretty HorsesAll through the NightHush Little BabyBye, Bye BuntingDiddle, Diddle DumplingRock-a-Bye BabyFrere Jacques
£9.11
Hyperion Opal Deception TheArtemis Fowl Book 4
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£11.22
Clarion Books East
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£13.11
Chicken House Ltd His Royal Hopeless
Book SynopsisRobbie is born to be evil, or so he thinks - but how do you become the head of an evil dynasty when you're ... nice? 'A very funny fantasy quest with an amazingly evil queen.' RICHARD PICKARD, author of THE PECULIAR TALE OF TENTACLE BOY 'It's funny and clever with a strong message of friendship and family at its core. I loved it.' CLAIRE FAYRES, author of THE VOYAGE TO MAGICAL NORTH Robbie is heir to the evilest dynasty in the world: the Sinistevils. He can't wait to pledge his heart to the menacing power of the family Sceptre and embark on his bloodthirsty future. The thing is, Robbie is ... well ... hopelessly nice! Life in this royal family is about to get horribly complicated ... Tender, wise and often hilarious; the perfect read for fans of Despicable Me and Descendants, with a fairytale twist! Robbie is born to be evil, but he simply can't help his relentless optimism and belief in the goodness of others - his story is one of forging your own path and accepting your true self Longlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition
£9.79
Annick Press Ltd The Paper Bag Princess Early Reader: (Munsch
Book SynopsisFavorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!” When the fiercest dragon in the whole world smashes Princess Elizabeth’s castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiancé, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. With her wits alone and nothing but a paper bag to wear, the princess challenges the dragon to show his strength in the hopes of saving the prince. But is it worth all that trouble? Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch’s zany stories and Michael Martchenko’s illustrations will grab kids’ attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills. Tips for supporting emerging readers are in the back for parents.
£6.78
Anaya Publishers Cuentos Y Leyendas de América Latina
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£21.13
Disney Hyperion Trials of Apollo the Book Five Tower of Nero
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£9.49
