Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Olympia Publishers Iziwicky
£10.44
Duckworth Books The Runaways
Book SynopsisOne is a 15-year-old boy, Samuel Miles, a.k.a. ‘Smiler’, wrongly convicted of theft and sent to a young offenders institution. The other is a cheetah, Yarra, a restless resident of Longleat Wildlife Park. Both are in danger from the outside world – and each other – but somehow their lives become inextricably bound up as they fight for survival on the edge of Salisbury Plain. A fast-moving and compassionate adventure story, The Runaways is the first book in Victor Canning's classic children's trilogy.
£8.54
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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£12.34
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Sams Secret Notebook No 1 Keepers of the Secret
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£8.54
Bonnier Books Ltd Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Classic Comics
Book SynopsisThe Classic Comics series is the authoritative graphic guide to the greatest masterpieces in literary history.Who is the mysterious Mr Hyde, who stalks the streets of Victorian London at night committing indescribable crimes? And why does he have such a hold over the famous and respectable Dr Henry Jekyll? As the mystery unfolds, a shocking truth emerges... This engaging story is presented as an exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Robert Louis Stevenson's original text.Specially commissioned full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Dracula
Book SynopsisWhen Jonathan Harker arrives in Transylvania, he finds himself caught up in a fiendish plot to raise an army of the undead. Can he and his friends stop the plans of the terrifying vampire Count Dracula before it's too late? Bram Stoker's classic gothic novel, retold in comic strip for today's readers.
£9.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd Puss in Boots
Book SynopsisAll Tom has in the world is his pet cat, but this cat can talk - and he has a stylish taste in boots. Thanks to Cat, Tom is soon meeting the king and defeating an ogre in Charles Perrault's fantastical fairy tale, specially retold for younger children. With free online audio.
£5.99
Olympia Publishers Ross and the Secret Society of Pet Protectors
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£9.49
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Adventures of Rada the Four Pawed Princess
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£9.49
Andersen Press Ltd The Happy Prince
Book SynopsisGloriously adapted and illustrated by the winner of the British Book Awards Nibbie for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.Swallow is a homeless boy who's just arrived in the big city. He settles down for the night under the golden and bejewelled statue of the Happy Prince, yet when he looks up he sees the statue is weeping. What could a golden Happy Prince possibly have to feel sad about?But from his view high above the city, the prince can see the suffering of the poor. He asks little Swallow to take his jewels and gold to the people who need them most. Can the statue and the boy find a way to bring happiness to everyone in the city?
£13.49
Flame Tree Publishing Little Women
Book SynopsisLittle treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. The lives of four teenage sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy – unfold in this treasured classic. Living in Massachusetts the March sisters are struggling though poverty and the effects of the American Civil War, which has taken away their father. Through happy and sad times, the sisters pull together with help from their mother, Marmee. Despite squabbles and desperate times, the sisters have a contagious sense of fun that leads to many adventures and eventually they learn exactly what it takes to grow up. Little Women was released in 1868 to commercial success and favourable reviews from critics. It has since become a true literary classic, made into countless adaptations, and a worldwide success that is loved by many.
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Adventures of Dogger
Book SynopsisA heart-warming audio bundle of Dogger and Dogger's Christmas by Shirley Hughes, bringing together one of our most beloved children's audiobooks with a magical, festive follow-up story. Read by Olivia Colman. DoggerWhen Dave loses his favourite toy, Dogger, he is very sad. But when Dogger turns up on a stall at the garden fete, everything seems all right - until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money! Voted the public's favourite CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner, this is a tale to which all children and their parents can relate.Dogger's Christmas It's that special time of year: Christmas. The time of carol-singing, tree-decorating, and of course lots of presents. But in the excitement of new toys, will Dave forget about his old friend, Dogger? The very special story of one boy and his beloved toy - who always manages to be found...
£8.11
Alma Books Ltd Just So Stories
Book SynopsisOriginally told by Rudyard Kipling to his children at bedtime, this compendium of witty tales imagines how animals came to be as they are now. Discover how the massive whale got a tiny throat by swallowing a mariner, how the lazy camel got a hump so that he had no excuse not to work, and why the leopard's spots were painted on. Kipling's imagination runs wild as he creates charming origin stories that still enchant and delight children to this day. This edition features Kipling's iconic original illustrations.Trade ReviewKipling has an Aesopian understanding of animals, of our dealings with them and our curious interrelatedness, interdependence, how we can learn about our own strange behaviour. -- Michael Morpurgo
£6.99
Alma Books Ltd Pollyanna: Illustrated by Kate Hindley
Book SynopsisThe orphan girl Pollyanna moves in with her strict aunt in New England. Despite a difficult start, Pollyanna’s exuberance and positivity affect everyone who meets her, and she spreads joy and love wherever she goes. But when tragedy strikes, Pollyanna finds her optimistic attitude tested, and she must learn to find happiness again. A heartwarming tale that has become one of the most loved children’s stories of all time, Eleanor H. Porter’s 1913 best-seller – the first in a long series of Pollyanna novels by the author and other writers – is a beautiful story with a powerful moral message.Trade ReviewThe classic tale of a glad-hearted little orphan girl whose positive take on the most adverse circumstance is a lesson for us all. * Sunday Times *
£7.59
Alma Books Ltd Heidi: Lessons at Home and Abroad
Book SynopsisOrphaned at an early age, Heidi has been brought up by her mother's sister Dete in Switzerland. Having been offered a job in Frankfurt, however, her aunt is forced to entrust her young charge into the care of her grandfather, the reclusive Alp-Uncle who lives in the mountains without any interaction with the villagers beneath. The curmudgeonly old man is initially reluctant to accept the new arrangement, but his grand-daughter's warmth, cleverness and exuberance soon win him over, while Heidi learns to love her new surroundings and makes a new friend, Peter the goatherd. But as Heidi gets settled in her new life, little does she suspect that a major upheaval is just around the corner. A timeless classic of Swiss literature that has inspired many adaptations and has captured the imaginations of children the world over, Heidi's Early Lessons and Travels is here presented in a brand-new, unabridged translation by James Bowman, with charming illustrations by Susan Hellard.Trade ReviewThe classic tale of a glad-hearted little orphan girl whose positive take on the most adverse circumstance is a lesson for us all. * Sunday Times *
£7.59
Alma Books Ltd A Little Princess: Illustrated by Peter Bailey
Book SynopsisWhen Sara Crewe is brought from India to attend Miss Minchin’s boarding school for girls in London, she arrives looking rather like a princess, with trunks full of the finest clothes. Yet, despite having her own pony and carriage, private room and personal maid, Sara is never a snob to her fellow pupils. Instead, she is kind, thoughtful and generous, and soon she is friends with all the girls there. But when the terrible news of her father’s death and failed financial investments arrives, Sara is suddenly left a penniless orphan. She is allowed to stay at the school, but as a servant, and the cruel Miss Minchin starves and ill-treats her. Faced with day after day of endless, exhausting work, Sara relies on her friendships and her imagination to get her through the misery of her circumstances. However, when Mr Carrisford and his assistant Ram Dass arrive from India and move in next door to the school, and warm blankets and delicious food mysteriously begin to appear in Sara’s little room in the attic, it looks like her life is about to change for ever…
£7.59
Templar Publishing The General
Book SynopsisA new edition of Michael Foreman's glorious anti-war picture book, featuring a message from the author and illustrator reflecting on the book's enduring relevance now and then.There was once a general who wished to be famous and rule all the land...One day he fell off his horse and landed on the soft grass. It smelled so sweet that he decided to lay there for a while and enjoy the warm sunshine. He saw squirrels, rabbits and hedgehogs and walked through a field of beautiful flowers. From that day on he vowed never again to march his armies across the land and to change the world around him into one of peace and beauty, for which he became the most famous general of all. Michael Foreman OBE, one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific creators of children's books, illustrated The General, his first picture book, in 1961. Now, over sixty years later, it has been reproduced in all its glory, featuring new endnotes from the author and illustrator to bring this well-loved and important story to a new generation of readers.Trade Review"This feels as pertinent now as it did when it was originally published" * The Bookseller *This fine new edition is both a work of art and a period piece. Michael Foreman's illustrations lie somewhere between Ronald Searle and John Piper, and his ranks of soldiers and aerial views of cities are resolved into abstract patterns that now seem of their time. It is also a book with a valuable message worth any child taking to heart." * The Sunday Times *Michael Foreman's illustrations for Janet Charters' The General first appeared nearly 50 years ago. This new and sumptuous anniversary edition is a reminder of the precocious brilliance of his early work, with each page a triumph of colour and design. The story of a famous general increasingly drawn to peaceful solutions remains as topical as ever and should not be missed. * The Independent on Sunday, Arts & Books Easter Special *Janet Charter's anti-war text is as ironically apposite today as it was in 1961 when US involvement in the Vietnam War was escalating...As Foreman's first picture book, The General is incredibly assured, His trademark dexterity with watercolour was is consummate in his glowingly luminous depiction of the general's medal studded uniform and in his depiction of the ploughed field where a former soldier sows seed for the next harvest. Also characteristic are his confidently humorous characterisations of generals and troops. His mosaic city map reminiscent of Paolozzi and his stylised flowers are very 60s and now full of retro charm. * Books for Keeps No.181 *"Illustrations and text complement one another so beautifully that the magic of the original still shines through even after half a century." * Booktrust children’s Books *"...He's best known for his children's work, characterised by impeccable draughtsmanship, subtle wit, powerful atmosphere and a wonderful luminosity that seems to rise up from the page..." * The Herald *"Without repetition, few contemporary illustrators have produced and published such a rich mix of titles, with images that truly engage, enchant and edify their readers with such distinguished consistency". * Carousel *"The revelations about embracing life over war are obviously going to connect in 21st century America and the ending, with its subtle point in a Cold War direction is just icing on the cake". * Eclectica Magazine (online) *"Glorious, wonderful watercolours from MF clearly show why this book was chosen to be reissued as a 50th anniversary edition". * For immediate release reviews blog. *Written at the height of the Cold War, 'The General' is still a highly relevant picture book to read and discuss in KS2 PSHE classes. The distinctive illustrations will inspire children's artwork in KS2 - particularly the mosaic-style depiction of the army camp from above. * Tom Tolkien, The School Reading List *
£7.59
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Tales from the Arabian Nights
Book SynopsisThe beautiful Scheherazade's royal husband threatens to kill her, so each night she diverts him by weaving wonderful tales of fantastic adventure, leaving each story unfinished so that he spares her life to hear the ending the next night. This is the background to the Arabian Nights. In this selection made by that master of folklore and fairy-tale Andrew Lang, the reader meets Aladdin with his wonderful lamp, the Enchanted Horse, the Princess Badoura, Sinbad the Sailor, and the great Caliph of Bagdad, Haroun-al-Raschid. The stories are beautifully illustrated by H.J. Ford.
£6.30
Everyman At The Back Of The North Wind
Book SynopsisWith 13 children of his own clamouring for bedtime stories it isn't surprising that author George MacDonald discovered he had a gift for composing fairy tales. But these were fairy tales with a difference. At the Back of the North Wind, the first to be published, became a Victorian favourite and marked something of a milestone in children's fiction. While owing a debt to Hans Andersen, Dickens and Kingsley, MacDonald created a distinctive imaginary world existing in parallel with the grim social realities of mid-19th-century England. "A fairy tale is not al allegory," he once remarked. It is, of course, but the trick was to disguise it, to entertain the reader as well as instruct, leaving them to draw a moral if they pleased, or else simply to enjoy the fantasy. Children for over a hundred years have been enchanted and moved by the story of Nanny the crossing sweeper, her lame friend Jim, and above all Diamond, the poor coachman's son, whose life is transformed by a brief glimpse of a beautiful country "at the back of the north wind". The first edition (1871) was illustrated by the pre-Raphaelite artist Thomas Hughes, whose romantic and highly individualistic drawings are reproduced in the Everyman edition.
£12.34
Everyman The Light In The Forest
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated edition of a novel that has enthralled young American readers for generations. It is the story of John Cameron Butler-captured as a small child in a raid on the Pennsylvania frontier by the Indian tribe Lenni-Lenape. Adopted by the great warrior Cuyloga and renamed True Son, he has spent 11 years living and thinking of himself as fully Indian. But when the tribe signs a treaty that requires them to return their white captives, 15-year-old True Son is returned against his will to the family he had long forgotten, and to a life that he no longer understands or desires. Despairing and defiant, he manages a dangerous escape only to find himself painfully unsure of where he belongs. Beautifully written, sensitively told, and emotionally compelling, The Light in the Forest is an American classic that has sold more than one million copies in the last ten years in paperback.
£10.44
Everyman Fables
Book SynopsisAesop is believed to have lived in the sixth century B.C., a slave on the Greek island of Samos. His ability to teach lessons in morality through story has made his name synonymous with the genre of 'fable'. In the witty and entertaining tales attributed to him sly foxes, wicked wolves, industrious ants, and others, provide a commentary on human behaviour while the storyteller recommends the virtues of common sense and worldly wisdom. The Fables had already been popular for centuries before Roger L'Estrange published a new English translation in 1692, with the declared intention of making a comprehensive selection addressed to children. Everyman reprints his text, together with Stephen Gooden's superb engravings which were first published in 1936 in a limited edition.
£11.69
Everyman Treasure Island
Book SynopsisFifteen men on the dead man's chest- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! When young Jim Hawkins discovers a map showing the way to Captain Flint's treasure, he and Squire Trelawney set sail on the Hispaniola to search for the gold. Little do they know that among their crew is the dastardly pirate Long John Silver. Silver has a devious plan to keep the gold all to himself. Can brave Jim outwit the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas? Will he escape from Treasure Island alive?
£11.69
Everyman Kidnapped
Book SynopsisFirst published as a serial in YOUNG FOLKS between May and July 1886 and now reprinted in an Everyman edition on the centenary of Stevenson's death. KIDNAPPED is an adventure story that has become the model for any thriller of escape and suspense. Set in 1751, the flight of David Balfour and Alan Breck across the Highlands of Scotland is based on real events. Through he wrote the book to make money, while living as an invalid in Bournemouth. Stevenson was proud of it; he inscribed a presentation copy with the couplet. Here is the one sound page of all my writing. The one I'm proud of and that I delight in. Rowland Hilder is famous for his paintings of the English countryside but his work in book illustration covered a much wider canvas. His drawing for KIDNAPPED were first published in 1930 and have undesevedly, been long out of print.
£12.34
Firestone Books Around the World in 80 Days: Annotation-Friendly
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£11.99
Firefly Press Ltd Aubrey and the Terrible Spiders
Book SynopsisWhen Aubrey is stung by a very polite wasp, he realises there is something strange going on in Rushing Wood. And as he's the only boy he knows of who can talk with animals, he is determined to find out what. With help from his friends Ariadne the house spider, Silvio the silverfish and Lupo the husky pup, the young warrior sets out to fight the Terrible Spiders and their genius creator Big B and, just maybe, save the world.
£7.59
Welbeck Publishing Group Robinson Crusoe
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for a young adventurer. Share your beloved childhood stories with the next generation! Young and impulsive, Robinson Crusoe defies the advice of his parents and runs away to sea. He is plagued by misfortune at every turn; his first ship sinks in a violent storm, his friend and mentor dies, then he is captured by pirates and made a slave in the port of Sallee.Through all these hardships, Crusoe''s determination and resourcefulness fills him with hope for a better life, and fate delivers him the opportunity for freedom, friendship and riches. But it is when he is shipwrecked on a deserted island that he faces his greatest test: not simply to survive but to thrive.A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world''s best loved stories. ''Ingpen''s drawings are utterly compelling'' Michael Morpurgo
£17.00
Welbeck Publishing Group Gulliver's Travels
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for a curious mind. Share your beloved childhood stories with the next generation! When Lemuel Gulliver, a ship''s surgeon, sets off on the high seas in search of adventure, things never seem to go quite according to plan. Through a series of disasters and misadventures, he finds himself cast upon strange islands whose inhabitants are of the most unusual size, and the most confusing philosophies.Gulliver''s Travels has been loved by many generations of readers for almost 300 years, and the telling of the misfortunes and pleasures of its eponymous hero is one of Jonathan Swift''s most enduring legacies.A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world''s best loved stories. ''Ingpen''s drawings are utterly compelling'' Michael Morpurgo
£17.00
Welbeck Publishing Group Around the World in Eighty Days
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for a young adventurer. Share your beloved childhood stories with the next generation! Evocative of an era when all travel was an adventure, this timeless classic is perfectly captured by Robert Ingpen''s rich and detailed illustrations.Although round-the-world travel is now possible in hours rather than weeks, Jules Verne''s tale of a race against the clock has never lost its power to thrill. Set in 1872, Mr. Phileas Fogg, a gentleman of precision and predictability, and his manservant, the ever resourceful Passepartout, ride through India on an elephant, sail the South China Sea in the teeth of a typhoon, and cross the snow-covered plains of the American Wild West in order to fulfill a wager that the journey can be completed in just 80 days.The ill-assorted but determined trio have to use all of their ingenuity and some remarkable vehicles to race back to London. Will they make it in time?A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world''s best loved stories. ''Ingpen''s drawings are utterly compelling'' Michael Morpurgo
£15.29
Noodle Juice Ltd Stories That Built Our World
Book SynopsisA year full of stories from around the world. Perrault's fairy tales, Norse sagas, Scheherazade's 1001 Arabian Nights, as well as Shakespeare's comedies and African and Indian folk tales, come together in a glorious collection of 52 retellings of the stories that built our world. Illustrated in sumptuous watercolour.
£15.29
Familius LLC Lit for Little Hands: Pride and Prejudice
Book Synopsis"To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love." —Pride and Prejudice, Jane AustenFilled with interactive wheels and pull-tabs and lavishly illustrated, Lit for Little Hands: Pride and Prejudice is an unprecedented kid's introduction to Jane Austen's beloved classic novel. Unlike many board books that tackle the classics, Lit for Little Hands tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose. Gorgeous pastoral illustrations transport the reader to the fields and estates of Lizzy's England, while tons of interactive elements invite kids to spin the dancers at the ball, care for Jane, open a shocking letter, and more! Austen fans will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialog. And the book's use of super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this tale of wit and romance over . . . and over . . . and over again!
£11.04
Starry Forest The Jungle Book
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£8.92
Double 9 Books Winning His Spurs A Tale Of The Crusades
Book SynopsisWinning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades by G. A. Henty is a captivating historical novel that catapults readers into the epic and tumultuous era of the Crusades. Set against the backdrop of the medieval Holy Land, the story follows the adventures of Cuthbert, a young English nobleman. As he embarks on a perilous journey to the Holy Land, readers are immersed in a world of grand battles, treacherous political intrigues, and unforgettable encounters with legendary figures. Cuthbert's quest for glory and honor takes him from the noble courts of England to the scorching deserts of Palestine. Along the way, he faces daunting challenges, tests of loyalty, and the clash of civilizations. Through his eyes, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the Crusades, the clash between Christianity and Islam, and the cost of war. G. A. Henty's meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring the medieval world to life, painting a rich tapestry of sights, sounds, and emotions. The novel is filled with heart-pounding action, intense battles, and the timeless themes of honor, courage, and sacrifice. Winning His Spurs not only offers an exhilarating adventure but also provides a nuanced exploration of the clash of cultures and the human experience during a pivotal period in history.
£12.74
Prakash Books Time Machine
£999.99
Welbeck Publishing Group Treasure Island
Book Synopsis"In Treasure Island, Stevenson wrote one of the great books of all time, an enduring masterpiece, and my favourite too. No edition has ever been better illustrated than this. Ingpen''s drawings are utterly compelling." ? Michael MorpurgoRobert Louis Stevenson''s tale of pirates, treasure and swashbuckling action on the high seas is the archetypal ripping yarn and continues to captivate readers of all ages. Our narrator is Jim Hawkins, son of a guesthouse owner on the west coast of England sometime in the 18th century. An old buccaneer, Billy Bones, arrives at the inn with a map showing the way to Captain Flint''s treasure, but he is closely followed by a group of dastardly pirates under the command of the ominous Blind Pew. Jim, in an act of bravery and cunning gets hold of the map before this rabid mob. He delivers it to Squire Trelawney, and together they set off for Treasure Island in the Squire''s schooner. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself...The award-winning artist Robert Ingpen has set his imagination loose on this breathtaking adventure, bringing the unforgettable characters and their thrilling escapades to life as never before.
£17.00
Quarto Publishing PLC Fairy Tale Land
Book SynopsisFairy Tale Land opens the gates to the magical land where all the fairy tale characters live. Get lost in this visually stunning, oversized gift book that features all the well-loved stories, and immerse yourself in their enchanting world! The tales are expertly retold, perfect for bedtime, and each story is followed with an exquisitely illustrated, detailed map of its neighbourhood. You can drop into Hansel and Gretel’s cottage, explore the palace from Beauty and the Beast, and dive deep under the sea with the Little Mermaid. What wonderful things can you find in your favourites’ homes?Beautiful, stylish and vibrant illustrations adorn each page, as the magical text transports readers to faraway lands of mystery, fantasy and magic. Stunning full-page artworks and the detailed maps of the lands in which these stories take place mean this title will be lovingly pored over time and time again.Trade Review‘The fairytale anthology gets a fresh makeover in this visually stunning, large format anthology which pairs retellings of famous tales with beautifully illustrated maps to pore over.’ -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
£17.00
Hachette Children's Group The Mystery Series The Mystery Series Collection
Book SynopsisWhenever there''s a mystery, the Find-Outers are on the case! A brilliant bumper collection, from bestselling author Enid Blyton.The Mystery of the Burnt CottageSomeone has set fire to Mr Hick''s cottage, but who could it be? Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip, Bets and Buster the dog have their very first case to solve. But it''s not easy being detectives with policeman Mr Goon telling them to clear orf. The Find-Outers are determined - they have to solve the mystery before Mr Goon does!The Mystery of the Disappearing CatA prize-winning Siamese Cat has been stolen, and all evidence points to the Find-Outers'' friend Luke. Fatty Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets know Luke is innocent, but how can they prove it? The Find-Outers have another mystery to solve!The Mystery of the Secret RoomPip discovers a room in Miss Crump''s old empty house isn''t empty at all - someone has been using it! It''s the perfect mystery for Fatty to put his new
£9.74
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Colour Short Stories Five to the
Book SynopsisJoin the Famous Five on a brand-new adventure in this NEWLY CREATED story for children aged 5 and up! When the Famous Five are enjoying a picnic on Kirrin Island they spot a lamb in trouble. With no one else on hand to help, it''s up to the Five launch a rescue mission. Will they make it in time? Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into six short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, illustrated by Becka Moor. Enid Blyton''s eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all! A Lazy AfternoonGeorge''s Hair Is Too LongWell Done, Famous Five Five and
£6.79
HarperCollins Publishers TREASURE ISLAND Robert Louis Stevenson Collins
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.
£9.25
HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Busy
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Busy loved nothing more than to be hard at work! What happens when she decides to take a holiday?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
£999.99
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. The Secret Garden
Book SynopsisA collectable edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved children’s classic, with enchanting illustrations by Charles Robinson.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers My Naughty Little Sister A Treasury Collection
Book SynopsisAn enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world, with beautiful and iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes. A treasure trove of sibling naughtiness, this children''s book contains a selection of the best loved My Naughty Little Sister stories.This famous little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat's tail and eats all the trifle at Harry's party! How much bother can one little sister be?My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards' playful stories and Shirley Hughes' beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:Edwards was one of the best children's writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Book SynopsisWitch trials in seventeeth-century Connecticut a Newbery-Medal winning classic.Kit Tyler is marked by suspicion and disapproval from the moment she arrives on the unfamiliar shores of colonial Connecticut in 1687. Alone and desperate, she has been forced to leave her beloved home on the island of Barbados and join a family she has never met. Kit''s unconventional background and high-spirited ways immediately clash with the Puritanical lifestyle of her uncle''s household, and despite her best efforts to adjust, it seems Kit will never win the favour of those around her.Torn between her quest for belonging and her desire to be true to herself, Kit struggles to survive in a hostile place, and just when it seems she must give up, she finds a kindred spirit. But Kit''s friendship with old Hannah Tupper, who is believed by the colonists to be a witch, proves more taboo than she could have imagined, and ultimately Kit is forced to choose between her heart and her duty.Elizabeth George SpeareTrade Review“A thoroughly exciting and rewarding Newbery Medal winner and ALA Notable Children's Book, Elizabeth George Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond brings this frightening period of witch hysteria to life. Readers will wonder at the power of the mob mentality, and the need for communities in desperate times – even current times – to find a scapegoat.”amazon.com “Strong plot, fully realized characters, and convincing atmosphere distinguish this historical narrative.”Booklist
£999.99
Hachette Children's Group The Secret Seven Collection 5
Book SynopsisSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone''s favourite detective club! This fantastic bumper collection contains Secret Seven books 13-15, illustrated by Tony Ross.Shock for The Secret Seven: Book 13In book thirteen, dogs are disappearing from the village but the Seven are so busy arguing that they don''t even notice! Then poor Scamper, their beloved spaniel, becomes the next victim to vanish and it''s all systems go for The Secret Seven!Look Out, Secret Seven: Book 14In book fourteen, Scamper discovers an unwanted visitor and later protects the Seven as they spy on a thief in Bramley Woods! What on earth would the friends do without their brave canine companion?Fun for The Secret Seven: Book 15In the last book in the series, the Seven are determined to help Tolly and his sick horse Brownie. They need to find their friends a safe place to hide out - somewhere that dangerous horse thieves will never find.
£9.34
Hachette Children's Group The Mystery Series The Mystery Series Collection
Book SynopsisWhenever there''s a mystery, the Find-Outers are on the case! A brilliant bumper collection, from bestselling author Enid Blyton.The Mystery of the Pantomime CatMr Goon is on holiday and there''s a new policeman in town. While the Find-Outers are up to their usual games, he stumbles upon a puzzling mystery: the theatre safe has been robbed! The top suspect is Boysie, the pantomime cat, but Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets aren''t convinced. Who could the real thief beThe Mystery of the Invisible ThiefThere''s a mysterious burglar in Peterswood. No one has seen the thief, but there are huge footprints and handprints left behind at every robbery. Who could possibly have feet that big? Fatty, Daisy, Larry, Pip, Bets and Buster the dog are sure to find out!The Mystery of the Vanished PrincePrince Michael is staying at a school camp near Peterswood, but before Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets get to see him he disappears in the m
£9.74
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Sneeze
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!This is the story of Mr Sneeze, who lived in a small snow-covered cottage in Shivertown, the capital of Coldland. Tired of sneezing he decides that it''s time to find some sun.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
Sterling Juvenile Classic Starts Robinson Crusoe
Book SynopsisA shipwreck, a sole survivor, a deserted island - What could be more appealing to children than Robinson Crusoe's amazing adventure? Set in the 17th century and unfolding over a 30-year period, this work offers a portrait of the age - including references to slavery and Europe's view of the New World.
£8.21
Pan Macmillan The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Colouring Book
Book SynopsisA beautifully decorative colouring book inspired by L. Frank Baum's classic story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
£10.44
Hachette Children's Group The Naughtiest Girl Heres The Naughtiest Girl
Book SynopsisIn Enid Blyton''s highly popular school series, Elizabeth Allen is at boarding school. She''s tried being the naughtiest pupil there, but now she''s got a new challenge...In book four, there''s a new boy in Elizabeth''s class. He''s sulky and grumpy and he''ll do anything to show Elizabeth up. She means to keep her temper, but it''s not so easy for someone who was once the naughtiest girl in the school...Between 1940 and 1952, Enid Blyton wrote four novels about Naughtiest Girl, Elizabeth Allen. Books 5-10 are authorised sequels of the series written by Anne Digby in 1999. Bonus material: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school. An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days. Enid Blyton''s experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author''s life. Photos from Enid Blyton''s younger days.
£6.29
