Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Mad Apprentice
Book SynopsisOld Readers are supposed to live for ever, magically inhabiting the spaces between stories. They're not supposed to die.But they can be murdered.When an ancient Reader is killed, seemingly by his own apprentice, the hierarchy of the magical world tumbles and its spider web of alliances begin to unravel.Now it's up to Alice and the remaining apprentices to sort out the mess and catch the murderer. But the world is changing all around them. Things are not as they seem. It's almost as if they are trapped in a strange sort of labyrinth . . .Trade ReviewWexler is an able builder of magical worlds and creatures, with labyrinths, an enchanted library, and a feisty, swashbuckling heroine at the centre. A story rich in action and allegory. * Kirkus Reviews *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Boy with Two Heads
Book SynopsisHow would you feel if you woke up and found another head growing out of your neck? A living, breathing, TALKING head, with a rude, sharp tongue and an evil sense of humour. It knows all your darkest thoughts and it's not afraid to say what it thinks . . . to ANYBODY. That''s what happens to eleven-year-old Richard Westlake, and life becomes very, very complicated.Part thriller, part horror, part comedy this is one of the most riveting novels about fear and friendship that you will ever read.Andy Mulligan won the 2011 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, and his international bestseller, Trash, is now a major film directed by Stephen Daldry and with screenplay by Richard Curtis.Trade Review[A] simple, funny and very engaging premise . . . Mulligan rewrites tragedy as a triumph, and turns the story into a neat way to explore friendship and tolerance. -- Josh Lacey * Guardian *Mulligan certainly delivers in this extraordinary examination of grief . . . A highly original, emotionally-charged black comedy/thriller. A worthy successor to Mulligan’s excellent Trash. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *I really enjoyed this funny, sad and truthful fable . . . Mulligan makes a great deal of friendship and the huge source of strength and support it can be. * The Book Bag *A poignant and heart-warming story about life and all the hardships and troubles that this can bring . . . A fascinating and brilliant read . . . Another blinding story from Andy Mulligan, which delivers the unexpected with superb imaginative qualities. -- Vincent Ripley * Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books *Fast-paced and irresistibly readable. Two heads, it appears, really are better than one -- Michael Cart * Booklist *
£7.59
Faber & Faber A Christmas Carol
Book Synopsis''Bah,''said Scrooge, ''Humbug.''But that was before he was presented with visions of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come, which gave him a whole new lease of life:''I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a schoolboy. I am as giddy as a drunken man. A merry Christmas to everybody! A happy New Year to all the World!''Old Ebenezer Scrooge is too mean to spend money on coals for the fire in his counting-house, where his clerk Bob Cratchit shivers in the winter cold. Declining an invitation to his nephew Fred's Christmas party, and refusing to give money to charity, he is ready for his usual miserly Christmas in his cold, dingy apartment. But that night, the ghost of his dead partner Jacob Marley appears and tells him to expect a visit from three spirits over the next three nights . . .Liberty of London and Faber & Faber both offer peerless quality and unrivalled originality. Liberty of London''s patterned, print and floral fabrics are world famous. This partnership brings together the best writers with one of the foremost design teams to create books that will be coveted by artistic shoppers and book lovers the world over.
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Faber & Faber Blue
Book SynopsisOnce I had a secret that was big and monstery . . . I thought of it as Blue. But Blue the monster doesn''t have to be scary. And he doesn''t have to be a secret. After all, we all feel blue from time to time and talking about it helps.A friendly, gentle story to help young children navigate big emotions.
£7.59
Random House Children's Books My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo
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Random House Children's Books Driving School Elbow Grease
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Penguin Young Readers Payal Mehtas Romance Revenge Plot
£10.44
Penguin Putnam Inc Thin Air
Book SynopsisEight hours. Twelve contestants. A flight none of them might survive. A flight to Paris full of teenagers seeking opportunity turns deadly in this suspenseful, locked-door YA thriller. Perfect for fans of Diana Urban, Karen McManus, and Jessica Goodman.Seventeen-year-old boarding school student Emily Walters is selected for an opportunity of a lifetime—she’ll compete abroad for a cash prize that will cover not only tuition to the college of her choice, but will lift her mother and her out of poverty.But almost from the moment she and 11 other contestants board a private jet to Europe, Emily realizes somebody is willing to do anything to win. Between keeping an eye on her best friend’s flirty boyfriend and hiding her own dark secrets, she’s not sure how she’ll survive the contest, much less the flight. Especially when people start dying…As loyalties shift and secrets are revealed, Emily must figure out who
£14.39
Penguin Young Readers The Very Hungry Caterpillar Loves YOUR NAME HERE
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Random House USA Inc Merry Christmas Mom and Dad
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Peter Rabbit Gift Set
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£999.99
Tundra Books Anne Dreams
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Jelly and the Pirates
Book SynopsisJoin Mr Jelly on a swashbuckling adventure!Mr Jelly is scared of everything, then one day, he plucks up the courage to go into the sea. But how will he react when he meets a gang of pirates?!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
Running Press,U.S. The Story of Christmas
Book SynopsisThis beautiful board book introduces young children to the timeless story of the Nativity and reminds us all of the true meaning of Christmas.A long time ago, in the town of Nazareth, there lived a young woman named Mary. One day, an angel appeared before her and told her that she would give birth to a baby. The baby would be the Son of God, and she would name him Jesus.Every year, children of all ages revisit this nativity tale of Mary and Joseph, the three wise men, the angels and the shepherds, and baby Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem. Share this simple introduction to a remarkable and classic Bible story with young ones in this adorable board book. With stunning art by Helen Dardik and simplified text for little readers, The Story of Christmas is sure to become a favorite of families for years to come.
£6.99
Holiday House Inc Sweetest Darkness
Book SynopsisA teenage psychic is drawn deep into the honeycomb of an abandoned hotel?and into a cat-and-mouse game with a predatory entity?in this riveting new supernatural horror novel.SO SCARY, IT GIVES DARKNESS A BAD NAME! When I finished the last page, I realized I was still shivering.?R.L. STINE, author of Goosebumps and Fear StreetEveryone in Gypsum, Texas knows the Hotel Alvarado changes at night?especially Quinn. A teenage clairvoyant, he?s been having dreams about it… dreams that call him to its dark, abandoned halls. The hotel is a monument to the town?s more prosperous past, when celebrities flocked to the mineral spas and films were shot in the desert. The Great Depression killed all of that, it killed the Alvarado, and frankly it killed Gypsum, too. Now, when the sun goes down, things no longer living stir deep within its creaking depths.But the dreams are relentless. When Quinn braves the hotel?s darkness with his best friend June and unrequited love Selena, looking for answers, he gets only one: ghosts aren?t the scariest thing lurking inside the Alvarado (although they?re there, cold and restless and angry).No. He?s been called by something worse: a predatory, inhuman entity that threatens to wipe Gypsum off the map, along with everyone in it. And wrongly?accidentally?he?s let it out. It takes the shape of a handsome young man. It walks. It talks. It laughs. It can even make you laugh. But its appetite for death can never be sated.Quinn has always had the power to see the future… can he find the power to change it?Named to the Spirit of Texas Reading ListMesmeric. Hauntingly beautiful. A must-read for anyone who dares to venture into the abyss.?Robin Alvarez, author of When Oceans RiseSpooky. Scary. Mysterious. Twisty.?A. Lee Martinez, award-winning author of A Namless Witch
£15.29
Penguin Random House Children's UK God Beneath the Sea
Book SynopsisLeon Garfield and Edward Blishen retells some of the most famous Greek myths in this classic of children''s literature. This is the epic history of the Greek Gods told from their violent beginnings to the creation of man.Trade ReviewGenuine, imaginative retellings . . . Everything jumps to life in front of your eyes -- Ted HughesThe best ever rendering of the Greek myths in modern English * The Guardian *
£11.69
St Martin's Press Natalie Portmans Fables
Book SynopsisAcademy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables and imbues them with wit and wisdom in this New York Times bestselling book. From realizing that there is no right way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman's Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia's charming artwork, Portman's insightful retellings of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs, and Country Mouse and City Mouse are ideal for reading aloud and are sure to become beloved additions to family libraries.An instant New York Times bestseller!
£14.39
Oxford University Press Essential Student Texts Animal Farm
Book SynopsisOrwell''s classic tale tells of the animals of Manor Farm and their uprising against their brutal human master, Mr Jones. They dream of a life of freedom and equality, where all animals work for the good of each other in the newly formed, utopian, Animal Farm. However, their dream is short-lived as some of the inhabitants become swiftly corrupted by their new found power. Most of the animals don''t realise that one form of tyranny has replaced another until it is too late.This Essential Student Texts edition of Orwell''s modern classic comes with accessible and informative notes.
£12.61
Arcturus Publishing The Anne of Green Gables Treasury
Book SynopsisThis delightful box set contains the first four Anne Shirley''s tales, presented in vibrant hardbacks.Follow the journey of this redheaded orphan as she grows up in idyllic rural Canada - from her misadventures at Green Gables farm, to her appointment a school teacher and her blossoming love story. It contains the first four books in the Anne Shirley series by publication order:• Anne of Green Gables• Anne of Avonlea• Anne of the Island• Anne''s House of Dreams Each volume is complete and unabridged, bound in Wibilin with elegant floral embossing and matching colored endsheets. This deluxe boxset makes the perfect gift or collectible for any literature lover or bibliophile.
£27.99
Arcturus Publishing Ltd The Wind in the Willows
Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardback gift edition presents Kenneth Grahame''s classic children''s story, The Wind in the Willows, featuring classic full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges. One sunny spring day, Mole decides to visit the river bank. There he meets and soon becomes firm friends with Ratty, Badger, and car-crazy Mr Toad. Life on the river couldn''t be better, until Toad''s reckless driving lands him in jail. When the nasty weasels and stoats decide to take over Toad Hall, it''s up to the friends to save the day.One of the greatest animal stories ever written, Kenneth Grahame''s classic story remains beloved by readers all over the world. This covetable gift edition with 25 original, full-page illustrations by Tiziana Longo makes a wonderful collectible for readers of all ages. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Deluxe Children''s Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic childr
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Sterling Juvenile Classic Starts The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Book SynopsisSail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim. Intended for young readers, this title offers a tale that creates an image of pre-Civil War America with its sleepy river towns, con men, family feuds and a variety of colourful characters. It is part of the Classic Starts[trademark] series.
£8.21
Sterling Juvenile Classic Starts The Wind in the Willows
Book SynopsisLets you follow the winning foursome - Mole, his friend Water Rat, shy Badger and Toad of Toad Hall - through the seasons as they sail the river, get lost in the Wild Wood, take off on a merry adventure in Toad's colourful carriage and rescue Toad Hall from a band of nasty marauding weasels.
£13.07
Sterling Juvenile Classic Starts Arabian Nights
Book SynopsisAli Baba and the Forty Thieves, Aladdin and Sinbad the Sailor are just some of the strange stories that clever Scheherazade tells to captivate her husband, King Shahryar and to save her own life. Each one is more fantastic than the last, filled with demons and dervishes, caliphs and genies, and men transformed into dogs and monsters.
£8.21
Sterling Juvenile Classic Starts R The Odyssey
Book SynopsisHomer's epic tale of the warrior Odysseus's decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply and beautifully retold, with all the drama intact. Young readers will thrill at Odysseus's adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; the enchantress Circe, who turns his crew into pigs; and the angry sea god Poseidon.
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HarperCollins Publishers When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good
Book SynopsisDorothy Edwards' classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good when she helps Grannie to make a Christmas Pudding and even teaches Bad Harry a lesson or two. Has my little sister given up her naughty ways?When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards' playful stories and Shirley Hughes' beautiful illustrations. The best-selling books in this series are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own.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 was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny' Sunday Express.Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight' The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on h
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HarperCollins Publishers Thomas Friends My First Railway Library Thomas
Book SynopsisThe perfect first introduction to everyone''s favourite engine Thomas! Meet Sodor''s number 1 engine and read about his jobs, his adventures and his friends.With a young rhyming text and bright colourful pages this is the perfect first Thomas book.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Trade ReviewTop 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Tall
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Tall was very very tall. Quite the tallest person you have ever met. In fact, quite the tallest person you''ve never met, because you''ve never met anybody with legs as long as Mr Tall''sThe 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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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Chatterbox
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Chatterbox was one of those people who simply couldn''t stop talking. He used to talk to anybody and everybody about anything and everything, going on and on and on. And on and on and on.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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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Lazy
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Lazy lives in Sleepyland, which is a very lazy-looking and sleepy-like place. He spends rather a lot of time in bed. It''s his favourite place to be.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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Capstone Global Library Ltd 20000 Leagues Under the Sea
Book SynopsisClassic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions and writing prompts.Trade Review'A monster has appeared at sea, a monster that can cross oceans and, semmingly, continents, and Pierre Aronnax thinks he knows its origins. But when he and two friends attack the monster, they discover it is actually a great underwater machine, and the real monster is its tortured captain. This adaptatin takes advantage of Verne's highly visual wonders and translates them into impressive, effortless panels of danger on, and beneath, the high seas.' Joe Sutliff Sanders, Teacher Librarian, October 2008Table of ContentsIntroducing...(Cast of Characters) Chapter 1: The Hunt Begins Chapter 2: Inside the Nautilus Chapter 3: Death at Sea Chapter 4: Underwater Adventures Chapter 5: The Voyage Ends
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Hound of the Baskervilles
Book SynopsisClassic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions and writing prompts.Trade Review'The illustrations are dark and haunting, and the storyline follows the original well enough so that the reader will get the gist of the original. This may entice readers to seek out the complete version of the classic.' Puget Sound Council, February 2009Table of ContentsIntroducing...(Cast of Characters) Chapter 1: The Great Detective Chapter 2: Legend of the Hound Chapter 3: A Dangerous Game Chapter 4: Baskerville Hall Chapter 5: Mystery on the Moor Chapter 6: The Hound's Next Victim Chapter 7: Holmes Closes In Chapter 8: Death on the Moor
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Walker Books Ltd Jamie and Angus Forever
Book SynopsisA delightful collection of stories about Jamie and his toy highland bull from the former Children''s Laureate, charmingly illustrated by celebrated artist Sam Usher.As best friends should, Jamie and Angus share everything. Join them as they have fun at their birthday party, think up some new ways to cry, and deal with a naughty pet gerbil! These playful stories are full of charming and amusing incidents from everyday life like when Uncle Edward delivers Jamie''s birthday present of a box full of party poppers (to Mum and Dad''s delight!), or when Jamie gets over his frustrating day with a very messy session of bashing clay! Both parent and child will love reading and rereading this heart-warming collection of gentle, funny stories from a treasured author, which are brought to entertaining life by Sam Usher''s wonderful illustrations.
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Hachette Children's Group First Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisBursting with magic and mischief, adventures abound with this new collection of classic fairytales authored by bestselling author Margaret Mayo. Join favourite characters as they scale beanstalks, ride in carriages made of pumpkins, and eat poisoned apples ... Much-loved classics that feature in the collection include Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rumplestiltskin, These timeless tales are vivaciously retold by Margaret Mayo, who perfectly captures their enchantment. The highly illustrated edition features artwork by Helen Stephens, whose colourful sketches deliver the stories to their dramatic full potential.
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Favourite Stories
Book SynopsisThis gorgeous Ladybird treasury of eight classic, traditional tales is guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Each favourite fairy tale or story has been sensitively retold for modern readers and the lively mix of adventurous heroes, dastardly creatures and classic characters is perfect for young children everywhere. An ideal gift, it comes complete with a ribbon page marker, shiny foiled cover and captivating illustrations.The content includes Jack and the Beanstalk, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Gingerbread Man, The Three Little Pigs, Sly Fox and Red Hen, Town Mouse and Country Mouse, The Pied Piper of Hamelin and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
£11.69
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Classics Heidi
Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Heidi by Johanna Spyri is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including Heidi''s friendship with Peter, her life in Frankfurt with Clara, and fascinating details about life in the mountains. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver''s Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, The Jungle Book and The Wind in the Willows.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Anne of Green Gables
Book SynopsisThe Cuthberts of Green Gables asked for a boy from the orphanage to help them out around the farm, so they are rather surprised when a talkative, red-headed little girl steps off the train to meet them.
£5.99
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Les Miserables
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Gibbs Smith Macbeth
Book Synopsis Macbeth: A Potions Primer exposes little ones to the language of Shakespeare and the iconic witches from Macbeth, with their frenzied dancing and filling of the cauldron with eye of newt and toe of frog. The book also includes a bonus glossary of the potion ingredients with the names people from Shakespeare?s time would know along with the contemporary common herbal names. BabyLit is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Allison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent?s nursery library.
£10.40
Gibbs Smith Mystery of the Blue Train
£15.38
Sterling Juvenile Jane Eyre
Book SynopsisFollowing the death of her uncle, the orphan Jane Eyre is sent to the Lowood School, where she grows into a confident and well-educated young woman.
£16.14
Hachette Children's Group Summer Term at St Clares
Book SynopsisSchooldays at St Clare''s are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O''Sullivan in Enid Blyton''s much-loved boarding school series.In book three, Pat and Isabel look forward to their first summer term at St Clare''s. They soon make friends with new girl Carlotta, who has a secret past that she''s desperate to hide. But sneaky Prudence finds out and tells everybody. How will the class react?There''ll be mischief at St Clare''s!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare''s. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group The Third Form at St Clares
Book SynopsisSchooldays at St Clare''s are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O''Sullivan in Enid Blyton''s much-loved boarding school series.In book five it''s time for a new head girl. There are plenty of candidates, but after a terrible accident, and an hilarious school play, the true leaders are revealed.Expect more mischief at St Clare''s!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare''s. Books 5, 6 and 9 are authorised sequels of the series written by Pamela Cox and feature storylines set in between the original Blyton novels. These books were published in 2000/2008 and are unillustrated.
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Hachette Children's Group Claudine at St Clares
Book SynopsisSchooldays at St Clare''s are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O''Sullivan in Enid Blyton''s much-loved boarding school series.In book seven, Eileen''s mother is the new Matron and Mam''zelle''s niece, Claudine, joins St Clare''s and causes havoc wherever she goes. The twins are enchanted by rebellious Claudine and her mad-cap plans, but will she last the term?Expect more mischief at St Clare''s!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare''s. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.
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Hachette Children's Group The Diary of the Naughtiest Girl
Book SynopsisInspired by Enid Blyton''s bestselling school series The Naughtiest Girl - this is the hilarious diary of the naughtiest pupil there''s ever been. Fans of Tom Gates will love this!''Mum says pupils aren''t allowed to take mobile devices to Whyteleafe ... excuse me? It''s the twenty-first century! What next? Ride to school on a penny-farthing?''When Elizabeth Allen is packed off to boarding school, armed with nothing but a journal to write in for entertainment, she is NOT impressed. How will she survive without her home comforts, especially her pony Ross (the only boy she has ever truly loved)? Elizabeth comes up with a cunning plan: she will be so naughty that she gets sent home . . . But then Elizabeth discovers a love for music and makes her first ever friend ... perhaps school life might not be as bad as she thought?The Diary of the Naughtiest Girl is written by bestselling author Jeanne Willis and illustrated by Alex T. SmithTrade ReviewTop marks must go to The Diary of the Naughtiest Girl, an imaginative reworking of Enid Blyton's Forties classic The Naughtiest Girl in the School. The spoilt Elizabeth turns out to be a witty and eagle-eyed diarist, capable of some gentle self-parody * The Daily Telegraph *Willis manages to transplant the story into modern day without losing the charm of the original book. * Sentinel (Stoke-on-Trent) *
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Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Five Get Into Trouble
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 seven, the Famous Five investigate spook trains in the dead of night. The trains seem to vanish into thin air, but where do they go? The Five discover an unusual underground tunnel system and a secret train-service.If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery?Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.Trade ReviewThe prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels) * The Daily Telegraph *One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16 * essexbaby.co.uk *Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves * MADEFORMUMS.COM *I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't -- Alexander McCall Smith * The Sunday Telegraph *Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless * Country Life *Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure -- Dan Smith * The Big Issue *
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Hachette Children's Group Tales of Tricks and Treats
Book SynopsisMeet fairies, witches and giants in this selection of 30 magical short stories by the world''s best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From to goblin games to never-ending wishes, there''s mischief afoot in these fun-filled short stories by Enid Blyton! Who will be on the receiving end of a trick, and who will win out with a treat? Ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to enjoy independently, each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain''s favourite children''s authors and her bumper short story collections are the perfect way to introduce her work to a new generation of readers.Read all of these bestselling short story collections by Enid Blyton: Animal StoriesSpringtime StoriesSummer StoriesHoliday StoriesSummer Holiday StoriesSummertime StoriesSummer Adventure Stor
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Hachette Children's Group A Faraway Tree Adventure Joe and the Magic
Book SynopsisA full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic!When Joe is whisked up to the Land of Ice and Snow, he meets a rather bossy snowman, who is determined to make Joe his servant! Can Moon-Face, Frannie and Beth rescue Joe, with the help of their new friends, Goldilocks and the Three Bears?The stories about the Magic Faraway Tree have been entertaining children for more than 80 years. Now these colour short stories offer a great way for young new readers to discover the adventures of Silky, Moon-Face, the Saucepan Man and all of their friends in the Enchanted Wood. Also available in this short story series: A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Birthdays A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Magic Medicines A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Do-As-You-Please A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Goodies A Faraway Tree Adventure: In S
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Hachette Children's Group A WishingChair Adventure Off on a Holiday
Book SynopsisA full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away! When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes! And on a stiflingly hot summer day in the playroom, what better adventure to have than to fly high above the mountains and seaside in search of the Land of Goodness Knows Where!Also available in this short story series:A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Royal Birthday PartyA Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Daring School RescueA Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Witch''s Lost CatA Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Summertime MysteryA Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Goblin and the Lost RingA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Home for Half-TermA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Santa Claus and the Wishing-Chair
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