Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
HarperCollins Publishers Just So Stories Collins Classics
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.How did the leopard get its spots? Why do the tides ebb and flow? How did the elephant get its trunk? And how was the alphabet made?Rudyard Kipling's classic collection of fables answers the great questions of animal- and humankind in a fun, eloquent and magical way for children and adults alike. Kipling's beautifully imaginative answers echo the animal fables he heard during his childhood in India, paired with the folk tales he collected throughout his life.Kipling's enjoyment in playing with language, as well as his own delight in fatherhood, makes these stories a joy to read aloud, and children will request these tales as bedtime stories again and again. However, adults will also revel in Kipling's fanciful storytelling and gift for language, as every reading uncovers a new joke, subtext or fascinating embellishment. From the author of The Jungle Book' and Kim', Just So Stories' is the newest a
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Scholastic The Lighthouse Keepers Christmas
Book SynopsisMr and Mrs Grinling are looking forward to an extra-special Christmaswith their great-nephew, George. But on Christmas Eve, Mr Grinlingand George get stranded in the middle of a storm! Can MrsGrinling reach them in time for Christmas dinner?
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Random House Children's Books Anne of Green Gables Complete 8Book Box Set
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Little, Brown Book Group A Little Princess
Book SynopsisA timeless Cinderella story, A Little Princess is one of the best-loved children''s classics of all time. A heartwarming tale that champions the power of imagination.''I''d read Frances Hodgson Burnett''s The Secret Garden and loved it - so I tried A Little Princess and liked it even more!'' JACQUELINE WILSON ''Sara Crewe is a Cinderella figure . . . She is intelligent and good humoured with an infectious warmth that embraces the lowliest of her new acquaintances. The sunshine continues when impoverishment and drudgery befall her and she relies on her private fantasies to preserve her natural zest for life'' GUARDIAN ''It would be easy to be a princess if I were dressed in cloth of gold, but it is a great deal more of a triumph to be one all the time when no one knows it.''When Sara Crewe is sent to Miss Minchin''s school for young ladies, her indulgent father provides for her as if she were a liTrade ReviewI'd read Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden and loved it - so I tried A Little Princess and liked it even more! Jacqueline Wilson I'm not sure I could have survived childhood without Frances Hodgson Burnett. My sister and I would crawl into the attic of our suburban American house and pretend we were looking across London rooftops. We'd lost our parents and our money, but perhaps a mysterious monk would visit our miserable garret Meg Rosoff Generations of children have fallen in love with the story of Sara Crewe, the little girl who imagines she's a princess in order to survive the hard times Daily Mail Sara Crewe is a Cinderella figure... She is intelligent and good humoured with an infectious warmth that embraces the lowliest of her new acquaintances. The sunshine continues when impoverishment and drudgery befall her and she relies on her private fantasies to preserve her natural zest for life Guardian
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Funnybones
Book SynopsisThis is how the story begins... On a dark dark hill there was a dark dark town. In the dark dark town there was a dark dark street.Discover the classic children''s story that has delighted generation after generation. A must read for halloween, discover the hillarious Funnybones stories. Packed with playful illustrations and easy to read text, discover this timeless bedtime story.Children will love poring over the contrasting illustrations while joining in with the repetition. A great book for sharing together - Book TrustCan''t get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:Funnybones: The Black CatThe Funnybones CollectionFunnybones: Dinosaur Dream
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Wind in the Willows
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HarperCollins Publishers I am David
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Robin Hood Aged 10 34
Book SynopsisSchool kid by day, hero by night! Dive into a magical adventure inspired by Robin Hood, whereyoucan be the hero, from bestselling author, actor and comedian, Ben Miller. *Pre-order now!?* 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible'Alexander Armstrong 'Wonderful, funny, magical'Chris Evans Charlie has just started a NEW SCHOOL. Feeling a little shy, she prefers to escape into a world of books. But when she finds herself on the other side of the library in a completely different world, she must embark on a QUEST to save the people of the forest from the EVIL Sheriffwho looks alotlike her mean teacher. Learning to use a bow and arrow and stand up against the bullies is harder than it looks, but there might just be some friends to help her on the way . . . TURN THE PAGE, SHARE THE ADVENTURE in a heroic new story of TEAMWORK, FRIENDSHIP and BRAVERY for all the family, packed with amazing illustrations from Elisa Paganelli.
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HarperCollins Publishers Now We Are Six
Book SynopsisBut now I am Six, I''m as clever as clever. So I think I''ll be six now for ever and ever!Curl up with Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin in A.A.Milne's classic book of poetry for children, Now We Are Six.This work by A.A.Milne includes poems for children which feature Pooh helping Christopher Robin with his schoolwork (if helping is the word). It is an evocation of childhood, through the eyes of the six-year-old Christopher Robin.Featuring E.H.Shepard's original decorations, Now We Are Six is a heart-warming and funny introduction to children's poetry, offering the same sense of humour, imagination and whimsy that we've come to expect from his favourite books about Winnie-the-Pooh, that Bear of Very Little Brain.Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearThe nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of childrenTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine Named one of Quentin Letts’ best books – The Week ‘… a tome to cherish now and pass down through the generations for years to come.’, The Independent
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HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Sunshine
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!No one could be happierthanLittle Miss Sunshine but can she change the way things are done in MiseryLand?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 ReviewThe 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
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HarperCollins Publishers THE SECRET GARDEN Frances Hodgson Burnett Collins
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.''Where, you tend a rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow.''After the sudden death of her wealthy parents, spoilt Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle in the austere Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire Moors. Neglected and uncherished, she is horribly lonely, until one day she discovers a walled garden in the grounds that has been kept locked for years. When Mary finds the key to the garden and shares it with two unlikely companions, she opens up a world of hope, and as the garden blooms, Mary and her friends begin to find a new joy in life.Serialised in 1910 and first published in its entirety in 1911, Frances Hodgson Burnett's enchanting novel of friendship and rejuvenation is one of the greatest classics of children's literature.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Secret Garden
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.''Where, you tend a rose, my lad, A thistle cannot grow.''Orphaned and sent to live with her uncle in his austere manor on the moors, Mary Lennox is a lonely and unhappy child. A meeting with Dickon, her servant''s brother begins her adventure and it is through their friendship and her relationship with her troubled hypochondriac cousin Colin that she begins to learn about herself. Their lives all begin to change when a Robin shows Mary the door to a mysterious secret garden.
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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
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Wordsworth Editions Ltd Treasure Island
Book SynopsisTreasure Island is the seminal pirates and buried treasure novel, which is so brilliantly concocted that it appeals to readers both young and old. The story is told in the first person by young Jim Hawkins, whose mother keeps the Admiral Benbow Inn. An old seadog, a resident at the inn, hires Jim to keep a watch out for other sailors whom he fears but, despite all precautions, the old man is served with the black spot which means death. Among the dead man's belongings Jim discovers a map showing the location of the buried treasure of the notorious pirate Captain Flint. It is not long before he, along with Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney, sets sail to find the treasure. However, amongst the hired hands is the one-legged Long John Silver who has designs on the treasure for himself. The continuing fascination with this tale of high drama, buried treasure and treachery bears out what Stevenson wrote about the book to his friend W. E. Henley: 'if this don't fetch the kids, why, they have gone rotten since my day.' The book not only continues to 'fetch the kids' but the grown-ups too – in fact all those with the spirit of adventure in their hearts.
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Wordsworth Editions Ltd A Christmas Carol
Book SynopsisA Christmas Carol is the most famous, heart-warming and chilling festive story of them all. In these pages we meet Ebenezer Scrooge, whose name is synonymous with greed and parsimony: 'Every idiot who goes about with "Merry Christmas" on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart'. This attitude is soon challenged when the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley, returns from the grave to haunt him on Christmas Eve. Scrooge is then visited in turn by three spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, each one revealing the error of his ways and gradually melting the frozen heart of this old miser, leading him towards his redemption. On the journey we take with Scrooge we encounter a rich array of Dickensian characters including the poor Cratchit family with the ailing Tiny Tim and the generous and jolly Fezziwig. When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843 he fashioned an enduring gift to the world, capturing the essence of the love, kindness and generosity of the Christmas season. It is a timeless classic and the story's uplifting magic remains as potent today as when it was first published.
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Gallimard Le petit prince Collection Folio Gallimard
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Scholastic Welsh Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
Book SynopsisEnjoy Wales's rich heritage of myth and fairy tales, re-told foryoung readers. From magical Welsh dragons that destroy a castle night after night,to a princess made out of flowers and a fairy changeling bother,this book includes traditional favourites and classic myths andlegends from Welsh folklore.
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HarperCollins Publishers Bills New Frock
Book SynopsisA classic children's story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children's Laureate Anne Fine. The Modern Classics edition features new illustrations and bonus material.Bill Simpson wakes up to find he's a girl, and worse, his mother makes him wear a frilly pink dress to school. How on earth is he going to survive a whole day like this? Everything just seems to be different for girls Perfect for readers aged 7 years and up and fans of The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams.Anne Fine's fun school stories have been delighting children for more than 20 years, winning her awards such as the Smarties Book Award and Carnegie Medal along the way.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc My First Curious George 3Book Box Set
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Pan Macmillan Milly-Molly-Mandy and Billy Blunt
Book SynopsisMilly-Molly-Mandy lives in a tiny village in the heart of the countryside, where life is full of everyday adventures! Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as she goes excavating with Billy Blunt, learns to ride a horse and cooks her very own toffee – whatever Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around.Milly-Molly-Mandy and Billy Blunt contains seven short stories that are wonderful to read aloud and are the perfect way to introduce younger readers to the enduringly popular heroine, not forgetting her friends little-friend-Susan and Billy Blunt!This sixth and final book in Joyce Lankester Brisley's Milly-Molly-Mandy series, which have charmed generations of children since their first publication in 1928, brings the characters to life with the authors original, iconic black and white illustrations.Trade Revieweach story is a miniature masterpiece, as clear, warm and precise as the illustrations by the author that accompanied them, crafted by a mind that understood the importance of comfort reading -- Lucy Mangan * Guardian *The nostalgic charm, gentleness and simplicity of the Milly-Molly-Mandy stories have stood the test of time and a new generation cannot help but fall in love with the spirit of adventure and the warm evocation of family life that are so central to this ordinary little girl’s life. Perfect for reading aloud, these thirteen stories will bring back happy memories for parents and grandparents, and introduce younger readers to a very ordinary but very special little girl! -- Pam Norfolk * The Lancashire Post *The Milly-Molly-Mandy books are gorgeous, gentle things, and in a world where that sort of thing seems somewhat hard to find, they shine. They really, really do. -- Daisy Johnson * didyoueverstoptothink.com *Table of ContentsChapter - 1: Milly-Molly-Mandy Rides a Horse Chapter - 2: Milly-Molly-Mandy Does an Errand Section - 3: Milly-Molly-Mandy Finds a Parcel Chapter - 4: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Excavating Chapter - 5: Milly-Molly-Mandy has an Adventure Chapter - 6: Milly-Molly-Mandy on Bank Holiday Chapter - 7: Milly-Molly-Mandy Has American Visitors Chapter - 8: Milly-Molly-Mandy and a Wet Day Chapter - 9: Milly-Molly-Mandy Makes some Toffee Section - i: About the Author
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Neverending Story Michael Ende A Puffin Book
Book SynopsisPuffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Only the right name gives beings and things their reality. A wrong name makes everything unreal. That''s what lies do. Bastian is nobody''s idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious magical world - a world of dragons, monsters, witches and giants. A world that is doomed unless a human can save it. Can Bastian succeed in battling terrible foes and find the strength he needs to give the Empress a new name? The epic and unforgettable classic fantasy adventure which has captured the hearts of readers of all ages and inspired the much-loved, immersive 1984 movie.''A rich, enjoyable read . . . drawing in the most potent elements of fairytale, myth, and invented fantasy'' ObserverTrade ReviewA rich, enjoyable read...drawing in the most potent elements of fairytale myth, and invented fantasy * Observer *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Avocado Baby
Book SynopsisA new edition of the classic board book beautifully reissued - celebrating the power of babies... .“Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for greengrocers” The Observer“John Burningham is one of the most outstanding author-illustrators of children’s books today .
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HarperCollins Publishers The Case of the Fishy Detective
Book SynopsisAn unforgettable friend returns in this warm and fantastically funny sequel to the bestselling debut Einstein the Penguin.Imogen and Arthur have been missing their friend, the penguin, Einstein, since he went back to Australia. So when an opportunity for him to return arises, they jump at the chance.But then Einstein and his friend Isaac are kidnapped. It's time to turn detective againA delightful series' The BooksellerTrade Review‘When Einstein and his friend Isaac are kidnapped, Imogen and Arthur must figure out what happened. The second book in Rangeley’s delightful series’ The Bookseller ‘The writing is sharp with some acute observations and memorable phrases, and at no point does the whimsicality veer into tweeness’ Book for Keeps Book of the Week 27.10.22 PRAISE FOR EINSTEIN THE PENGUIN: 'An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising' The Times Best Books for Children 2021 ‘This debut novel is a delight . . . A joy to read aloud’ Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week ‘This is the second witty and charming book, with wild, expressive pictures, about a super-intelligent penguin adopted by a London family. Adorable Einstein and the children face peril and expose duplicity’ The Times 33 Best Books for Children 2022 ‘An adorable story’ Irish Examiner
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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.
£21.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Emma
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Prakash Books Black Beauty
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Wordsworth Editions Ltd Pollyanna & Pollyanna Grows Up
Book SynopsisWhen Pollyanna Whittier goes to live with her sourtempered aunt after her father’s death, things seem bad enough, but then a dreadful accident ensues. However, Pollyanna’s sunny nature and good humour prove to have an astonishing effect on all around her, and this wonderful tale of how cheerfulness can conquer adversity has remained one of the world’s most popular children’s books since its first publication in 1913. In Pollyanna Grows Up, the only sequel written by Porter herself, Pollyanna finds that that, despite being cured of her health problems, adulthood brings fresh challenges to be overcome.
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Pan Macmillan The Complete Alice
Book SynopsisLewis Carroll was the pen-name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Born in 1832, Dodgson was a mathematics tutor at Christ Church College, Oxford, where he met Alice Liddell, daughter of the dean, and inspiration for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The book and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, have delighted children all over the world for 150 years. Sir John Tenniel was already a renowned cartoonist when he was invited to produce illustrations for Alice. His exquisite engravings are among the most iconic and best loved images in the world. Harry Theaker (1873-1954) was a celebrated Edwardian watercolour artist, illustrator of Charles Kingsley's The Water Babies. Diz Wallis is a critically acclaimed contemporary watercolourist, with clients as varied as Royal Mail and Transport for London.Table of ContentsSection - i: Foreword by Philip Pullman Unit - 1: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Chapter - 1: Down the Rabbit-Hole Chapter - 2: The Pool of Tears Chapter - 3: A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale Chapter - 4: The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill Chapter - 5: Advice from a Caterpillar Chapter - 6: Pig and Pepper Chapter - 7: A Mad Tea-Party Chapter - 8: The Queen's Croquet-Ground Chapter - 9: The Mock Turtle's Story Chapter - 10: The Lobster-Quadrille Chapter - 11: Who Stole the Tarts? Chapter - 12: Alice's Evidence Poem - ii: Christmas Greetings (From a Fairy to a Child), 1867 Misc - iii: To All Child-readers of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1871 Section - iv: Author's Preface to Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, 1897 Unit - 2: Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There Chapter - 1: Looking-Glass House Chapter - 2: The Garden of Live Flowers Chapter - 3: Looking-Glass Insects Chapter - 4: Tweedledum and Tweedledee Chapter - 5: Wool and Water Chapter - 6: Humpty Dumpty Chapter - 7: The Lion and the Unicorn Chapter - 8: "It's My Own Invention" Chapter - 9: Queen Alice Chapter - 10: Shaking Chapter - 11: Waking Chapter - 12: Which Dreamed It? Section - v: The Wasp in a Wig Section - vi: An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves "Alice", 1876 Section - vii: The Story of Alice Section - viii: Publisher's Note
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Nimbus Publishing Ltd Anne of Green Gables: Stories for Young Readers
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HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh Goes To London
Book SynopsisLondon is a very fine place, announced Pooh.When Winnie-the-Pooh ventures to London he''s most surprised to encounter a blustery bus, and a wobbly bridge, but the greatest excitement of all is when he stands in front of Buckingham Palace and a very important lady comes out to meet the crowd Featuring the Shard, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and many other famous London landmarks this is a wonderful celebration of a great city as seen through the eyes of Winnie-the-Pooh, the Bear of Very Little Brain.Mark Burgess''s illustrations, true to the spirit of the original decorations by E.H.Shepard, perfectly capture this incredibly special story.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Whether you're 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.Trade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine
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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
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Firefly Press Ltd The Clockwork Crow
Book SynopsisA magical story of snow and stars by Catherine Fisher. The Clockwork Crow is a mysterious gothic Christmas tale set in a frost-bound Victorian country mansion. When orphaned Seren Rees is given a mysterious package by a strange and frightened man on her way to her new home, she reluctantly takes it with her. But what is in the parcel? Who are the Family who must not be spoken of, and can the Crow help Seren find Tom, before the owner of the parcel finds her? The Clockwork Crow is a gripping Christmas tale of families and belonging set in snowy Wales from a master storyteller.
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Random House Children's Books The Very Lonely Firefly Step Into Reading Step 2
Book SynopsisEric Carle's classic tale of finding a friend is now available in a Step into Reading edition!When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light. But it is not until it discovers other fireflies that it finds exactly what it's looking for. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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Hachette Children's Group St Clares Collection 1
Book SynopsisEnid Blyton's classic and much-loved school series - full of adventure, fun and mischief!
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HarperCollins Publishers The Ghost of Thomas Kempe
Book SynopsisThe classic ghost story from Penelope Lively, one of the modern greats of British fiction for adults and children alike.James is fed up. His family has moved to a new cottage with grounds that are great for excavations, and trees that are perfect for climbing and stuff is happening. Stuff that is normally the kind of thing he does. But it''s not him who''s writing strange things on shopping lists and fences. It''s not him who smashes bottles and pours tea in the Vicar''s lap. It''s a ghost honestly. Thomas Kempe the 17th century apothecary has returned and he wants James to be his apprentice. No one else believes in ghosts. It''s up to James to get rid of him. Or he''ll have no pocket money or pudding ever again.An iconic ghost story for children, The Ghost of Thomas Kempe is adored by generations of readers.
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Harvest Books Le Petit Prince French
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Faber & Faber The Gift of Dark Hollow Kieran Larwood The Five
Book SynopsisThe legend of Podkin One-Ear continues in this second Five Realms'' adventure from the winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Award.The bard tiptoes out of his room, the crow-dream still echoing in his head, making him twitch at imaginary creaks of iron wings . . .The bard must leave Thornbury. It is not safe for him to stay. Rue, his new apprentice, travels with him keen to learn his trade and hear the next installment in the legend of Podkin One-Ear . . .Podkin and his fellow rabbits have been sheltering in Dark Hollow after their battle with Scramashank. Paz tends to the rabbits with sleeping sickness; Crom meets with the war council . . . Podkin has nothing to do! Frustrated, Podkin goes exploring and discovers an abandoned underground chamber. Armed with the Gift of Dark Hollow, Podkin learns to moonstride, and Paz is rewarded with a magical gift of her own . . .''A spellbinding story full of fri
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Sort of Books The Memoirs Of Moominpappa
Book SynopsisSpecial collectors' hardback editions lovingly restored to original designs 'I love these editions - so beautifully produced, so solid and permanent, just as Tove Jansson deserved.' Philip Pullman A beautiful collectors' edition of this classic Moomin story, using original 50s and 60s cover artwork, gorgeous endpapers and including for the first time a special prologue written by Tove but never before published in the UK. 'One cold and windy autumn evening many years ago a newspaper parcel was found on the doorstep of the Home for Moomin Foundlings. In that parcel I lay, quite small and shivering with cold.' So begins the remarkable Memoirs of Moominpappa, a book written to delight his dear son Moomintroll and friends. What follows is a story about storytelling itself. Moominpappa weaves one fabulous tale after another, writing at night to read aloud by day and featuring not only the fearless, adventurous author but also the fathers of Sniff and Snufkin - the rather muddled Muddler and the carefree Joxter. Add to this mix the genius inventor Hodgkins and a grand finale in which Moominpappa rescues a shipwrecked Moominmamma from the waves and the fun becomes irresistible. The Memoirs of Moominpappa, was first published in the UK in 1950 under the title The Exploits of Moominpapa. In the early 1960s Tove Jansson substantially revised this text, redrawing pictures and reinstating her preferred title. This is the very first time the revised edition has become available in the UK. From the publisher of The Invisible Child and The Fir Tree (all proceeds to Oxfam) here's the Moomin gift editions.Trade ReviewI love these editions - so beautifully produced, so solid and permanent, just as Tove Jansson deserved -- Philip PullmanTove Jansson is one of the greatest children's writers there has ever been. -- Sir Terry Pratchett(These editions) are simply stunning, and an absolute must-read. The Moomin novels are timeless stories full of adventure and heartwarming values - perfect for Christmas. * The Bookseller *
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HarperCollins Publishers Moon of Gomrath A compelling magical fantasy
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl ServiceEnthralling sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen.It is the Eve of Gomrath the night of the year when the Old Magic is aroused. Had Colin and Susan known this, they would never have lighted a fire on the Beacon, thereby releasing the uncontrollable ferocity of the Wild Hunt. Soon they are inextricably caught up in the struggle between their friend, the Wizard Cadellin, and the evil Morrigan.The strength of their courage will determine whether or not they survive the awaiting ordealTrade ReviewCritical acclaim from 1963: "It is not only powerful but remarkably sophisticated." The Guardian "Weird and marvellously evocative tale of Celtic mysteries, elves, spirits and strange presences felt, mingled to make high adventure for Colin and Susan -- and peril for Susan. It is a timeless story, full of wonder and magic, terror and beauty. A fine author indeed, and perhaps one of a new generation of classics." Books and Bookmen
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Union Square & Co. The Story of King Arthur and His Knights Barnes
Book SynopsisWhen Arthur pulls the embedded sword from the stone, his future as the King of England is foretold. This imaginative retelling of the classic legends recounts the story of Arthur's formation of the Knights of the Round Table, his securing of the enchanted sword Excalibur, his wooing of the Lady Guinevere and many other beloved Arthurian tales.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK A Christmas Carol
Book SynopsisEbenezer 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.
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Scholastic Rosie Frost Ice on Fire
Book SynopsisIt's a new term at Heverbridge School and Bloodstone Island is inturmoil. Rosie discovers Imperium Palace, but is the palace oneof scientific genius or deadly menace? While she fights to know thetruth about her past-and her family's ancient ties to Bloodstone-Rosiebegins to wonder if the price for the truth may be too high.
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HarperCollins Publishers Jennie Collins Modern Classics
Book SynopsisIf in doubt, wash!What is it like to be a cat? Find out in this classic animal story from the renowned writer Paul Gallico.Peter Brown longs for a pet cat. One day, he is following a stray cat through the streets when he is knocked down and seriously hurt. On waking, he is astonished to find that he has turned into a cat The world is a dangerous place for him, but luckily he is rescued and befriended by Jennie, a kindly stray tabby who has been abandoned by her owners. Adventures wait around every corner for the two new friends, as Jennie teaches Peter all about life as a cat.Humorous and touching, and packed with acutely observed feline behaviour, this is a beloved classic that's essential for any cat-lover.Trade Review“The most perfect children’s book that has ever been written” Matt Haig “’Jennie’ makes you really and truly feel as if you’ve lived in the world of cats.” Vivian French Praise for ‘Thomasina’:“This is a story that cats would love as much as I do!” Michael Morpurgo
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Little, Brown Book Group Anne of Green Gables
Book SynopsisFollowing our successful publication of L. M. Montgomery's Emily of New Moon series, we will publish the beloved Anne of Green Gables series in its entirety on the VMC list, with beautiful new covers.Trade ReviewAt heart, Montgomery's ability to incorporate such complex themes into writing that is so accessible to younger readers makes her arguably the grandmother of the YA/adult crossover novel -- Jean Hannah Edelstein * Guardian *By turning adversity to advantage with lots of spunk, Anne of Green Gables has enchanted four generations of children and their elders since the world's most widely read Canadian novel was first published in Boston in 1908 * New York Times *Anne Shirley is, for me, one of the great characters of literature -- Lauren ChildThe dearest, most moving and delightful child since the immortal Alice -- Mark TwainAnne is a captivating heroine, a whirlwind of energy and good intentions * New Statesman *It's no stretch to suggest that Anne was the Harry Potter of her day -- Elizabeth Epperly
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Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Classics Level 17
Book SynopsisRobinson Crusoe is the diary of a man shipwrecked on a desert island. He is alone for many years, but then cannibals arrive, bringing with them a prisoner. Can he rescue the prisoner? Will he ever escape from the island?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 challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible.Books contain inside cover notes to su
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HarperCollins Publishers The Classic Adventures of Paddington
Book SynopsisAn exquisite gift edition, bringing together eleven classic novels about everyone's favourite bear, Paddington now a major movie star!Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same for things just seem to happen to Paddington. Wherever there is excitement to be found, a flooded bathroom, menacing dumplings, or a bear overboard, Paddington is never far from the sceneThis very special treasury contains:A Bear Called PaddingtonMore About PaddingtonPaddington Helps OutPaddington AbroadPaddington at LargePaddington Marches OnPaddington at WorkPaddington Goes to TownPaddington Takes the AirPaddington on TopPaddington Takes the TestTrade 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
£36.00
HarperCollins Publishers Anne of Green Gables
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are expecting a young orphan boy to help them with farmwork at Green Gables. But when a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead, immediately certain she's home, they get much more than they bargained for. Spirited, adventurous and imaginative, Anne Shirley quickly charms her way into the hearts of the Cuthberts, the entire town of Avonlea and, over 100 years later, the hearts of generations of readers.Trade Review‘The dearest and most moving and delightful child since the immortal Alice’ – Mark Twain
£5.68
HarperCollins Publishers Treasure Island
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.''Fifteen men on the dead man''s chest Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!''Upon finding a map in his parents'' inn, young Jim Hawkins joins a crew on route to the Caribbean to find buried treasure. One of his crew, the charming, yet devious Long John Silver is determined to snag the booty for himself and Jim''s swashbuckling voyage becomes a mutinous and murderous adventure where his own bravery is put to the test and he discovers much about friendship, loyalty and betrayal.
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