Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Sweet Cherry Publishing The Railway Children
Book SynopsisGirls are just as clever as boys, and don't you forget it!'When their father is taken away from them one evening, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis's lives change drastically.
£6.74
Sweet Cherry Publishing King Midas Accessible Symbolised Edition
Book SynopsisEnjoy Every Cherry's new adaptation of our Symbolised Classics'King Midas, featuring illustrations, sensory features and symbols to aid in reading comprehension and accessibility. With a free signed and animated video of the story, this book strives to provide tools into reading in as many ways as possible.
£6.99
Troubador Publishing The Scent of Youth
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£9.49
Alma Books Ltd The Secret Garden
Book SynopsisAfter her parents die of cholera in India, Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in his gloomy house in Yorkshire, where she leads a lonely and neglected life, with nothing to do apart from exploring her surroundings. One day she discovers a walled garden which has been locked up, and becomes determined to enter it and find out its secret and the source of the mysterious crying sound that can be heard nearby. A powerful tale of regeneration and personal transformation, The Secret Garden has become one of the most popular children's classics, and has continued to delight generations of young readers.Trade ReviewIt is only the exceptional author who can write a book about children with sufficient skill, charm, simplicity, and significance to make it acceptable to both young and old. Mrs Burnett is one of the few thus gifted. * The New York Times * The Secret Garden should be on every child's bookshelf. * The Times *
£7.59
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Pinocchio
Book SynopsisTranslated by Mary Alice Murray. The story of the walking and talking puppet Pinocchio is one of the best-loved children’s tales of all time. Carved by old Gepetto, Pinocchio has an enormous nose which grows even longer whenever he tells a lie. Pinocchio is such a scamp that he gets into all sorts of mischief. He runs away to join a puppet show, he teams up with a rascally fox and wily cat, and plays truant from school which has dreadful consequences. Eventually the conscience of a talking cricket and Pinocchio’s guardian fairy restore him to good behaviour, obedience and care for others.
£6.23
Everyman Robinson Crusoe: His Life and Strange Surprising
Book SynopsisDefoe's most celebrated story of Crusoe's shipwreck, his resourcefulness and ingenuity in his soliatry life on a desert island and his rescue of Man Friday has been abridged and retold many times since its publication (in two volumes) in 1719. It even appeared recently in graphic-novel form. In 1968 Kathleen Lines determined to make the original text more accessible to young readers by breaking Defoe's original, continuous narrative into chapters, slightly cutting Crusoe's long meditations, and compressing the relevant bits of THE FARTHER ADVENTURES into a neat Epilogue, so that readers learn what happened to Friday. The evocative engravings are reproduced from a mid-nineteenth-century edition published by Cassell, Petter & Gilpin.
£13.50
Everyman Cautionary Verses
Book SynopsisThese classic tales of Awful Warnings about the consequences of Bad Behaviour are among the best of comic verse ever written for children. 'Designed for the Admonition of children between the ages of eight and fourteen years', they were first published in 1907; though such eccentricity as Henry King's chewing string may no longer be a common misdemeanour, the humour is perennial and continues to entertained generations of children and their parents. This edition includes New Cautionary Tales, first published in 1930, and illustrated by Nicholas Bentley, who replaced as collaborator the poet's friend Lord Basil Blackwood (B. T. B. ) after his death in World War I.
£11.69
Anness Publishing Stories to Share: Peter Pan (giant Size)
Book SynopsisLittle Wendy Darling awakes one night to find Peter Pan in the bedroom she shares with her brothers, John and Michael. Peter is searching for his missing shadow. After Wendy helps him to reattach it, he offers to take her and her brothers to the magical realm of Neverland. This is a world inhabited by mermaids, the Lost Boys - children who fell out of their prams when their mothers were looking the other way - friendly Indians and terrifying pirates. Together, Peter and his friends do battle against villainous pirates and their infamous leader, Captain Hook...The highlights of J.M. Barrie's classic work are captured in simple language and charming illustrations, which all makes for a very big adventure!
£6.23
Penguin Young Readers Group The Wizard of Oz
£14.24
Scholastic Rosie Frost And The Falcon Queen
Book SynopsisA sweeping adventure filled with a hidden island, family secrets, shocking betrayals, amazing music, and girl power, by iconic Spice Girl, songwriter and author Geri Halliwell-Horner.
£7.19
Hachette Children's Group Malory Towers Upper Fourth
Book SynopsisEnormously popular all over the world, Enid Blyton's school series combines everything that makes school so special - friendships, learning, sports, plays and mischief!
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd The Little Mermaid (Disney Animated Classics): A
Book SynopsisA retelling of Disney The Little Mermaid, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, gold foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of The Little Mermaid and a book to be treasured by all.A family favourite for over thirty years, Disney The Little Mermaid is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Brittney Lee, a visual development artist at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.Trade ReviewMost Disney fans would be able to tell you the stories of 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Sleeping Beauty,' and 'Snow White' according to the Walt Disney Animation Studios - they've become so ingrained in the public consciousness. These beautiful new hardback editions offer new insights into these animated classics.As well as retelling these beloved stories, the books contain a wealth of paintings, sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists.It was fascinating to see how characters developed from the first sketches to finished articles and to learn about the artists who created them in a special section at the end of the book.I am sure that fans of the Disney films would be absolutely thrilled to have one of these special hardback editions for their book collections, and they would make a great gift for younger fans to keep and enjoy as they grow up. * Library Girl and Book Boy *
£13.49
Pan Macmillan MillyMollyMandy Stories
Book SynopsisJoyce Lankester Brisley was born in 1896 and studied at the Lambeth School of Art. The first Milly-Molly-Mandy stories were published in 1925 in The Christian Science Monitor, and a first collection of these stories was published in book form in 1928. An accomplished artist as well as a writer, Joyce Lankester Brisley designed posters and book jackets and also illustrated the work of other authors. She died in 1978, but Milly-Molly-Mandy's popularity lives on.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The End
Book SynopsisDear reader,There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events' but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with cautionViolet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.In The End, the siblings face a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous bird cage, and a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, A Series of Unfortunate Events' has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey. And in the future Trade Review‘Perhaps A Series of Unfortunate Events is so special simply because Handler saw children as people. He took his readers seriously' – Guardian ‘Lemony Snicket is the new Harry Potter’ – Entertainment Weekly ‘Deliciously wicked and wonderful’ – The Times ‘Lemony Snicket is a publishing phenomenon’ – Independent ‘Harry Potter’s worst nightmare’ – Evening Standard
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Colour Short Stories Georges Hair Is
Book SynopsisJulian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton''s most popular series. Borrowing some scissors is the beginning of an adventure for the Famous Five, as George manages to get mixed up with some burglars. The others are too busy eating ice cream to realise that George is in trouble!Will the Famous Five manage to catch up with the burglars and save the day? In addition to the Famous Five novels, Enid Blyton wrote a clutch of short stories based on the characters. These were published in magazines and collected in the Famous Five Short Story Collection (Hodder). For the first time, the complete and original text of George''s Hair Is Too Long (1955) appears in an individual volume, illustrated with brand new colour art by Jamie Littler.
£8.04
White Star The Little Prince
Book SynopsisIn 2023, The Little Prince will celebrate 80 years of unsurpassed success. One of the most published and translated books in the world (by some accounts, second only to The Bible). Never before have its themes of loneliness, loss, love, and friendship been more relevant. While The Little Prince is packaged for children, it is appreciated and celebrated by parents and friends. This edition includes the entire, unmodified, original text by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, first published in English after his exile to the U.S. in 1943 - accompanied by exclusive illustrations from Mondo Mombo, a well-known, Italian, children's-art firm founded by Claudia Bordin. Ages 7 plus
£14.24
Scholastic The Lighthouse Keepers Picnic
Book SynopsisMr Grinling loves to eat, and Mrs Grinling is the best cook in thewhole world. She puts on a truly scrumptious spread for the villagepicnic, but later Mr Grinling wishes he hadn't eaten quite somuch...
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Five Fall Into Adventure
Book SynopsisMeet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book nine, the Famous Five are really worried - George and her devoted Timmy have disappeared. Not only that, somebody has broken into Kirrin Cottage. Could there be a connection? Will the Five find George and Timmy and bring them home safe? This edition features the original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.
£7.19
Union Square & Co. Classic Starts Little Women
Book SynopsisLouisa May Alcott's classic novel, set during the Civil War, has always captivated even the most reluctant readers. Follow the adventures of the four March sistersMeg, Beth, Amy, and, most of all, the tomboy Joas they experience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, of growing up.
£8.21
HarperCollins Publishers The Hostile Hospital
Book SynopsisDear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Trade Review‘Perhaps A Series of Unfortunate Events is so special simply because Handler saw children as people. He took his readers seriously' – Guardian ‘Lemony Snicket is the new Harry Potter’ – Entertainment Weekly ‘Deliciously wicked and wonderful’ – The Times ‘Lemony Snicket is a publishing phenomenon’ – Independent ‘Harry Potter’s worst nightmare’ – Evening Standard
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Five On A Hike Together
Book SynopsisMeet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton''s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book ten, Dick is woken by a light flashing through his window. Is someone trying to send him a coded message? When the Famous Five hear of an escaped convict in the area, they are on red alert. The police won''t help, so the Five have no choice - yet again, they''ll be solving this mystery by themselves...This edition features the original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.
£6.64
HarperCollins Publishers The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Hardback
Book SynopsisA beautiful hardback edition of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, book five in the classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and colour interior art by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes.The intrepid Edmund and Lucy return to Narnia with their beastly cousin Eustace in tow on the ship The Dawn Treader, where their old friend Prince Caspian is searching for lost friends of his father''s. As the children take to the Eastern Seas in their hunt for the friends they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous adventure that leads them once again to Aslan the lion.Trade Review‘The magic of C. S. Lewis’s parallel universe never fades.’ The Times
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Paddington At Large The funny adventures of
Book SynopsisThe hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!Even Paddington can't come to much harm in half an hour, said Mrs Brown optimistically.But who else other than Paddington could hang Mr Curry's lawnmower from a treetop or set Father Christmas' beard on fire?For more than sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.Trade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: 'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller Praise for Paddington’s Finest Hour: “…a delight throughout…” Financial Times Praise for Love From Paddington: “…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales” The Times “…a delightful collection…” Sunday Express
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Eight Days of Luke
Book SynopsisThere seemed nothing odd about Luke to begin with except perhaps the snakes. If they were snakes, that is David wasn't sure.Just kindle a flame and I'll be with you, says Luke. David thinks he's joking, but certainly, whenever he strikes a match, Luke appears immediately.But David's new friend seems to have some extraordinary friends and relations, and some very dark secrets. And when David enters into a bargain with the mysterious one-eyed Mr Wedding, life gets very hot indeed!Trade Review“…Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones’s most outrageous plots to her readers’ hopes and fears…”Publishers Weekly
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Swallows And Amazons
Book SynopsisFor the Walker children, sailing the boat Swallow to an island for a camping trip is a fantastic adventure. But soon they find themselves under attack from the fierce pirates of the Amazon, Nancy and Peggy. And so begins the battles, alliances and discoveries in a summer like no other.Trade ReviewI absolutely loved this book as a boy…. The simple line drawings were just wonderful; they gave the feeling of wide open spaces and freedom. -- Tony RossMy childhood simply would not have been the same without this book. It created a whole world to explore, one that lasted long in the imagination after the final page had been read -- Markus SedgwickAll the thrills of Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe * Daily Telegraph *The very stuff of play * The Guardian *Thrilling not only to young readers fond of the sea, but also to older readers who remember how they enjoyed sea stories when they themselves were young * Scotsman *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Brave
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Brave is not as strong as Mr Strong. And he is not as tall as Mr Tall. But, as you will soon see, that does not stop him being brave.The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019
£6.23
Penguin Books Ltd The Wonderful Adventure of Nils Holgersson
Book Synopsis''The book is grand, beautiful, exciting and poignant ... It is full of poetical phrasing ... yet allows for the naughty spirit of childhood to remain true'' Guardian''Never before had Nils travelled around at such good speed, and he had always liked riding fast and wild ... Nor had he thought what it might be like to travel so high above the ground. But it was like flying away from worries and sorrows and annoyances of every imaginable kind''Nils Holgersson is a naughty boy who pulls the tails of cats and trips up his mother while she is carrying the milk pail. Then one day he discovers he has been magically turned into a tiny imp. He climbs on the back of a gander and takes off with a flock of wild geese as they fly over Sweden, soaring above patchwork fields, through storms, to castles and lakes and even to a city under the sea. As he learns about the world, he also learns what it means to care for living things, in Selma Lagerlöf''s timeless and beloved fable.Trade ReviewA masterpiece... It showed me that a book could be an adventure -- Gary ShteyngartA childhood favorite -- Philip GourevitchAmong women novelists of great talent or genius, none, in my opinion, is to be placed higher than Selma Lagerlöf -- Marguerite YourcenarEvery book of this great storyteller keeps on bringing us astonishing examples of her art... No one in Europe can tell tales so unforgettably -- Hermann HesseI am a strange Japanese who spent his infancy and boyhood under the overwhelming influence of Nils Holgersson. So great was Nils' influence on me that there was a time I could name Sweden's beautiful locales better than those of my own country... The destination of the soul: this is what I, led on by Nils Holgersson, came to seek in the literature of Western Europe -- Kenzaburo OeGrand, beautiful, exciting and poignant... This wise, rich text is a welcome addition to Penguin's Classics series -- Philip Womack * Guardian *
£9.49
Sweet Cherry Publishing A Midsummer Night's Dream (Easy Classics)
Book SynopsisAdapted and illustrated to introduce children and students to the works of Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the most popular comedies of the legendary playwright, William Shakespeare. The play revolves around Hermia and her best friend, Helena. Hermia runs away into the woods with her lover, Lysander, and Demetrius, the man of her father’s choice, follows them. Helena follows Demetrius, as she is in love with him and wishes she could win his love. In the woods, they come across Oberon and Titania, King and Queen of the Fairies. Much confusion is created when Puck, one of the fairies, uses love drops on Lysander and Demetrius, which makes both of them fall in love with Helena. Includes a QR code for the FREE audiobook! The easy-to-read narrative and comic-style illustrations are a great way to introduce children and students to the story before approaching the original texts.
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Paddington the Artist
Book SynopsisA hilarious story of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington now a major movie star!When Paddington goes to an outdoor painting exhibition he is inspired to work on his own masterpieces. And it's not long before he sells some of his paintings to a mysterious art collector!Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for more than sixty years.Trade Review'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Yummy Stone Soup Band 06Orange Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.When villagers refuse to share their food with a visiting boy, he decides to cook his own yummy stone soup. The secret ingredient? Sharing! See what happens in this retelling of a classic fable.Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ a, eigh /ee/ e-e, ey, e, y /ch/ tch /j/ g, ge /l/ le /w/ wh /v/ ve /z/ se /sh/ ch /oo/ u /igh/ y, iePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sou
£9.05
Vintage Publishing The Railway Children Vintage Childrens Classics
Book Synopsis'"Stand firm'" said Peter, "and wave like mad!"' They were not railway children to begin with. When their Father mysteriously leaves home Roberta (everyone calls her Bobbie), Phyllis and Peter must move to a small cottage in the countryside with Mother.Trade ReviewIt's a story that was written more than 100 years ago, yet The Railway Children commands the affections of the British people like few other fictions * Daily Telegraph *Guaranteed to jerk a tear from the most stony-faced child * Observer *The Railway Children was one of the first children's classics I ever read. I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy it. I started reading the story and was immediately gripped. E. Nesbit remembered exactly what it felt like to be a child -- Jacqueline WilsonHer child characters were remarkable in her day because they are so entirely human. They are intelligent, vain, aggressive, humorous, witty, cruel, compassionate. . . in fact, they are like adults -- Gore VidalSo what makes these different to any other set of classics? In a moment of inspiration Random House had the bright idea of actually asking Key stage 2 children what extra ingredients they could add to make children want to read. And does it work? Well, put it this way...my 13-year-old daughter announced that she had to read a book over the summer holiday and, without any prompting, spotted The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas...and proceeded to read it! Now, if you knew my 13-year-old daughter, you would realise that this is quite remarkable. She reads texts, blogs and tags by the thousand - but this is the first book she has read since going to high school, so all hail Vintage Classics! * National Association for the Teaching of English *
£6.99
Vintage Publishing Good Wives Vintage Childrens Classics
Book SynopsisMeg, Jo, Beth and Amy have grown up together in Orchard House with their friend Laurie next door, and now it's time for them to go out and find their places in the big wide world, to do the great and marvellous things they've dreamed of and discover their 'castles in the air'.Trade ReviewSix generations of readers have found in the story of the March family universal truths about girls, families and growing up * Guardian *Deals with life's big questions - love and death, war and peace, and ambition versus family responsibility - in a way that is inspiring and realistic. Use a hankie as a bookmark - tears are guaranteed * Marie Claire *Good Wives is a glorious weep-a-minute...a more complex narrative that follows each of the girls' journeys, real or metaphorical, away from the parental home * Independent *So what makes these different to any other set of classics? In a moment of inspiration Random House had the bright idea of actually asking Key stage 2 children what extra ingredients they could add to make children want to read. And does it work? Well, put it this way...my 13-year-old daughter announced that she had to read a book over the summer holiday and, without any prompting, spotted The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas...and proceeded to read it! Now, if you knew my 13-year-old daughter, you would realise that this is quite remarkable. She reads texts, blogs and tags by the thousand - but this is the first book she has read since going to high school, so all hail Vintage Classics! * National Association for the Teaching of English *
£6.99
Vintage Publishing A Christmas Carol
Book SynopsisCharles Dickens was a brilliant and prolific writer, probably the most famous nineteenth century English novelist. He was very successful during his lifetime and his books have never been out of print. The exciting plots and fantastic characters in his books have meant they have all been adapted (in some cases, many times over) for television or the big screen.Charles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812 in Portsmouth. He was one of eight children, and at first his family enjoyed a happy life in the countryside of Kent. But Dickens' father was not very good at managing his money, and when the family fell into financial difficulties they had to move to London. In Dickens' time people who could not pay their debts were sent to a kind of prison, and Dickens' father eventually ended up in one of these debtor's prisons, called the Marshalsea. Charles was forced to leave school and go to work in a blacking factory' where he pasted labels on to pots for many hours a day. Even though ChaTrade ReviewIt has it all: a spooky ghost story, a heartwarming redemption and a great plot with a satisfyingly ending * The Times *A story which, perhaps more than any other, sums up the spirit of the British Christmas * Sunday Telegraph *A little masterpiece...irresistible * Sunday Express *Marley's ghostly face on the knocker of Scrooge's door still gives me the shivers -- Michael Morpurgo * Independent *So what makes these different to any other set of classics? In a moment of inspiration Random House had the bright idea of actually asking Key stage 2 children what extra ingredients they could add to make children want to read. And does it work? Well, put it this way...my 13-year-old daughter announced that she had to read a book over the summer holiday and, without any prompting, spotted The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas...and proceeded to read it! Now, if you knew my 13-year-old daughter, you would realise that this is quite remarkable. She reads texts, blogs and tags by the thousand - but this is the first book she has read since going to high school, so all hail Vintage Classics! * National Association for the Teaching of English *
£6.99
Vintage Publishing Grimms Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisOnce upon a time'Once upon a time there was a book, and inside the book were princes who had been turned into frogs or ferocious beasts, princesses so beautiful they astonished the sun, faithful sweethearts and evil stepmothers, giants taller than mountains and a boy no bigger than your thumb, houses made of bread and cake and birds made of gold - in fact, all manner of mysterious, monstrous and magical things. The book is in your hands. Read it happily ever after.Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can learn to make your own gingerbread!Vintage Children's Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.Trade ReviewEveryone should possess and know Grimm's Fairy Tales - one of the great books of the world * New York Times Book Review *Rediscover stories from a time long before Disney got its hands on Rapunzel, of beautiful orphaned daughters and noble princes, when children still wished upon the moon. The perfect addition to any nursery library * Daily Telegraph *I, for one, devoured fairy tales as a little girl -- J.K RowlingThe Brother's Grimm were responsible for these fairytales that informed my life and made it as interesting, or as confused, or as wondrous as it is -- Terry GilliamIn a utilitarian age, of all other times, it is a matter of grave importance that fairy tales should be respected -- Charles Dickens
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Shakespeare Stories
Book SynopsisLEON GARFIELD won many awards including The Carnegie Medal, The Guardian Award, The Whitbread Prize and the Children's Book Award. He is best known for his historical novels. Leon Garfield died in 1996.MICHAEL FOREMAN is one of the leading children's illustrators working today. He has won many prestigious awards including the Smarties Book Prize and the Federation of Children's Book Groups' Children's Book Award. He lives in London and St Ives, Cornwall.
£14.40
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More
Book SynopsisWHAT if you stumbled upon a boy who could talk to animals?WHY is a hitchhiker both a saviour and a threat?HOW can a man see without using his eyes?SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY TALES OF MAGIC, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE.Trade Review'One of the most widely read and influential writers of our generation * The Times *An unforgettable read, don't miss it * Sunday Times *
£8.54
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Classics Level 15
Book SynopsisIn The Canterville Ghost, an American family move to an old house in England, Canterville Chase. The resident ghost of Canterville Chase, Sir Simon de Canterville, doesn''t want to share his home and haunts the house to scare the family away. Unfortunately for the ghost, the Otis family are not easily frightened. Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend your children''s reading experiences. TreeTops Classics are carefully adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce your readers to significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time. These abridged versions of classics have been sensitively adapted by top children''s authors to ensure that language and content is appropriate, but remain faithful to the original. These enchanting stories will appeal to all your junior readers and introduce them to a rich literary heritage. Each book includes author biographies and notes to help with historical and social context and any challeng
£9.02
Penguin Random House Children's UK A Christmas Carol
Book SynopsisA Christmas Carol is one of Charles Dickens'' most loved books - a true classic and a Christmas-time must-read. This special Puffin Classics edition brings together two of the most inspirational collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London - the works of Arts and Crafts pioneer William Morris and the literature of Charles Dickens. Illustrator Liz Catchpole has selected patterns from the V&A archive and introduced new artwork inspired by the collection to create a beautiful cover which brings Charles Dickens''s timeless story to life.Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, Scrooge learns to love Christmas and the people all around him.Other titles in the Puffin Classics V&A Collection include: Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, The Secret Garden, The Wind in the Willow
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 3 Roald Dahl The Giraffe
Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Roald Dahl: The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.One day, Billy meets the Giraffe, the Pelican, and the Monkey, who wash windows to buy food. Will Billy help the animals?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Puffin Book of Bedtime Stories
Book SynopsisA story for every bedtime - a collection of stories, poems and illustrations from favourite classic Puffin books and brand new talents. Perfect for reading aloud or reading independently at bedtime, this wonderful collection features brand new stories, poems and illustrations from well-loved and exciting new Puffin talent including Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Anne Fine, Jamie Littler, Jeremy Strong, Tom Fletcher, Sam Copeland, Ed Vere, Nadia Shireen and many, more!Plus, rediscover carefully curated extracts from Puffin''s classic family favourites like Eric Carle, Beatrix Potter, Allan Ahlberg, Michael Morpurgo, Julia Donaldson and Roald Dahl. And with quotes and motivational pieces from brilliantly inspiring leaders, scientists and actors on their own big dreams there is something magical for everyone to enjoy. 5% of the RRP from this book will go towards helping the National Literacy Trust continue their life-changing work - from carrying out vital research, to delivering transformational programmes on the ground. This includes Puffin World of Stories, a programme funded by Puffin which aims to give primary schools the tools they need to help re-vitalise their school library as a hub of creativity and imagination.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 3 The Picture of Dorian
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.An artist paints a beautiful young man called Dorian Gray. When Dorian sees the picture, he decides to give his soul to keep his beautiful face. He lives a bad life and he is bad to many people, but his face never changes. However, in a room upstairs, the portrait gets uglier and uglier.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 6 Tess of the DUrbervilles
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Tess of the D''Urbervilles, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of illustrations support the text.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.When Jack and Joan Durbeyfield learn that their ancestors were the d''Urbervilles - a rich and well-known family - they hope it will make their lives better. They send their eldest daughter, Tess, to introduce herself to some relatives. There, Tess meets Alec d''Urberville, who immediately notices her beauty. The terrible event that follows changes her life forever.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Romeo and Juliet
Book SynopsisWith a foreword by Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places and BreathlessFor never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo'A bloody feud. A tangled love. A senseless tragedy that brings two families to their knees. After a chance meeting at a ball, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall desperately in love. But their families are locked in a bitter rivalry, their love forbidden. Worse still, Juliet's family already expect her to marry her suitor, Count Paris.Determined to save their love, Romeo and Juliet wed in secret. But when a fight erupts that leaves Montagues and Capulets dead, Romeo is banished from Verona, forcing Juliet to take desperate measures that spell tragedy for the star-crossed lovers.Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare's masterclass in tales of love and loss, and the origin of the lovestruck, star-crossed lovers.Discover STAGED, a limited collection of Shakespeare's unabridged plays that celebrates the genius of the Bard and the tropes that continue to delight YA readers to this day.Explore the rest of the STAGED collection:As You Like It With a foreword by Talia HibbertHamlet With a foreword by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéMacbeth With a foreword by Kat DelacorteA Midsummer Night's Dream With a foreword by Becky AlbertalliMuch Ado About Nothing With a foreword by Holly Bourne
£8.54
Little, Brown Book Group Little Men
Book SynopsisLittle Women is one of the most beloved novels in children's literature and considered a perennial classic with fans all over the world. Little Men is the third book in the series.Trade ReviewSix generations of readers have found in the story of the March family universal truths about girls, families and growing up * Guardian *The best boys - in the literary sense - that we have ever come across * Spectator *Louisa May Alcott is the only author who remains both popular and literary today ... Little Women was widely read, but its sequel Little Men even more so, perhaps because it was checked out by boys, too * New York Times *The novelist of children ... the Thackeray, the Trollope, of the nursery and the schoolroom -- Henry James
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Faber & Faber Animal Farm
Book SynopsisNOMINATED CILIP KATE GREENAWAY MEDALAll animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.It's just an ordinary farm until the animals revolt. They get rid of the irresponsible farmer. The other animals are sure that life is improving, but as systems are replaced and half-truths are retold, a new hierarchy emerges . . .Orwell's tale of propaganda, power and greed has never felt more pertinent.With an exciting new cover and inside illustrations by superstar Chris Mould.''Heartily recommend.' Just ImagineNever been so timely . . . simply striking illustrations.' Armadillo MagazineAtmospheric and deliciously macabre.' Lancashire PostPerfectly pitched.' WRD MagazineTrade Review'A narrative as individual as it is apt in political parody.' - Kirkus Reviews'A stunning new illustrated edition of a classic tale. Mould . . . is equal to the big themes the story presents, creating unforgettable images for this unforgettable fable. This is a book that will appeal to readers of all ages, and every child should know this story.' - LoveReading4Kids on The Iron Man
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Heidi Read it yourself with Ladybird
Book SynopsisHeidi loves living in the mountains with her grandfather and her friend Peter, and is homesick when she moves to Frankfurt. Will she make it back to her beloved mountains?
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Stubborn and the Unicorn
Book SynopsisDo you believe in unicorns?Little Miss Stubborn certainly doesn''t! But when her friends say that they have met one, she is determined to meet this strange horse.The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph
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HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Princess and the Pea
Book SynopsisA wonderful retelling of the Princess and the Pea with your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss!When poor Little Miss Princess gets caught in a storm and her coach is stuck in the mud, she is very pleased to see the lights of a house in the distance. Unfortunately the house belongs to Mr Snooty, one of the rudest men in the world, and he's not at all convinced that Little Miss Princess is really a princess.Will Little Miss Princess be able to prove that she is indeed a princess? Perhaps the only way to prove it once and for all will be the famous pea under the mattresses.The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.
£6.23
