Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
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
£9.49
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
£26.25
Nimbus Publishing Ltd Anne of Green Gables: Stories for Young Readers
£12.12
Harvest Books Le Petit Prince French
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£10.20
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.
£9.37
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Neverending Story
Book SynopsisRead the book that inspired the classic coming-of-age film! From award-winning German author Michael Ende, The Neverending Story is a classic tale of one boy and the book that magically comes to life. When Bastian happens upon an old book called The Neverending Story, he's swept into the magical world of Fantastica--so much that he finds he has actually become a character in the story! And when he realizes that this mysteriously enchanted world is in great danger, he also discovers that he is the one chosen to save it. Can Bastian overcome the barrier between reality and his imagination in order to save Fantastica?An instantaneous leap into the magical . . . Energetic, innovative, and perceptive—The Washington PostA trumpet blast for the imagination.—Sunday TimesTrade ReviewPraise for The Neverending Story..."An instantaneous leap into the magical … Energetic, innovative, and perceptive"—The Washington Post"A rich, enjoyable read … Succeeds by drawing in the most potent elements of fairytale, myth, and invented fantasy."—The Observer"You might just get in touch with the child in you who clapped her hands for Tinker Bell."—Glamour"A trumpet blast for the imagination."—Sunday Times
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Winnie the Pooh The Best Bear in all the World
Book SynopsisCelebrate The Best Bear in all the World with this official sequel to the beloved classic children''s stories by A.A.Milne.With brand-new stories from some of the most beloved children''s authors writing today: Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis each transports you back into the Hundred Acre Wood for more adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the beloved gang.This hardback edition features gorgeous illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of the cherished decorations by E.H.Shepard.This book will delight fans of the classic originals old and new. The short stories are perfect for bedtime reading with ages five and up.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 children for over 95 years. 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 “With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.” – Vintage Explorer ‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent
£999.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Oliver Twist Usborne Young Reading Young Reading
Book SynopsisMary Sebag-Montefiore is a best-selling children's author, whose re-tellings of classics have been published all over the world. She is the author of over 25 books and has adapted everything from Dickens to 'War and Peace'. She has also published articles on children's books academically and in the national press, and for adults, has written 'Women Writers of Children's Classics'.Mary Sebag-Montefiore's retellings are perhaps the best - well-written and dramaticThe TelegraphTrade Review'Mary Sebag- Montefiore's retellings...are perhaps the best - well-written and dramatic' - The Telegraph; 'This classic is retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read' - The Booktrust; "Irresistible for children learning to read" - Child Education Plus; "The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming" - The Irish Sunday Independent; "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme" - Julia Eccleshare
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Ersatz Elevator A Series of Unfortunate
Book SynopsisDear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.In The Ersatz Elevatorthe siblings face a darkened staircase, a red herring, friends in a dire situation, three mysterious initials, a liar with an evil scheme, a secret passageway and parsley soda.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of UnfortunatTrade Review‘Perhaps A Series of Unfortunate Events is so special simply because Handler saw children as people. He took his readers seriously' – Guardian ‘Lemony Snicket is the new Harry Potter’ – Entertainment Weekly ‘Deliciously wicked and wonderful’ – The Times ‘Lemony Snicket is a publishing phenomenon’ – Independent ‘Harry Potter’s worst nightmare’ – Evening Standard
£7.59
Real Reads Hound of the Baskervilles
Book SynopsisWhen Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead, his face distorted with shock and horror, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are faced with a sinister and difficult puzzle. A fearsome creature stalks the wild and barren hills of Dartmoor. Is it a demon from the spirit world? Will it defeat their skill and courage? Who is the tall, mysterious figure seen lurking on the moor at night? Can Holmes save Sir Henry, the new owner of Baskerville Hall, from the ancient family curse? Or will the terrifying hound claim yet another victim?
£8.20
Henry Holt & Company Panda Bear Panda Bear What Do You See
Book SynopsisThe publication of Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? completes the bear book beginning reader series. Now, children can read all four books on their own in this special format. With the important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, these picture books have long been used as beginning readers. The new 6 x 9 trim and classic beginning reader layout create a more grown up version to read by themselves. Complete with a letter from master educator Laura Robb, and with fun reading activities added, these new versions of Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? are certain to appeal to a new age group and find an even wider audience.Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.
£10.87
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Tuck Everlasting
Book SynopsisWinnie Foster is in the woods, thinking of running away from home, when she sees a boy drinking from a spring. Winnie wants a drink too, but before she can take a sip, she is kidnapped by the boy, Jesse Tuck, and his family. She learns that the Tuck family are blessed with – or doomed to – eternal life since drinking from the spring, and they wander from place to place trying to live as inconspicuously as they can. Now Winnie knows their secret. But what does immortality really mean? And can the Tucks help her understand before it’s too late? A beautiful paperback edition of the unforgettable classic of children’s writing about what it truly means to live forever. Featuring illustrations by Melissa Castrillon.Trade ReviewTuck Everlasting is one of the best books ever written – for any age -- Anne Tyler * New York Times *This book is as shapely, crisp, sweet, and tangy as a summer-ripe pear * Entertainment Weekly *A fearsome and beautifully written book that can't be put down or forgotten * New York Times *Natalie Babbitt's great skill is spinning fantasy with the lilt and sense of timeless wisdom of the old fairy tales ... It lingers on, haunting your waking hours, making you ponder * Boston Globe *Exciting and excellently written * New York Times Book Review *Heartbreaking, beautiful and memorable * BookishLauren *
£7.59
Dutton Books for Young Readers WinniethePooh Classic Gift Edition
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£11.95
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little House Complete 9Book Box Set
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£60.68
Arcturus Publishing Ltd The Jungle Book
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£4.74
Penguin Random House Australia Millions of Cats Gift Edition
Book SynopsisAn American classic with a refrain that millions of kids love to chant: Hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats.Once upon a time there was an old man and an old woman who were very lonely. They decided to get a cat, but when the old man went out searching, he found not one cat, but millions and billions and trillions of cats! Unable to decide which one would be the best pet, he brought them all home. How the old couple came to have just one cat to call their own is a classic tale that has been loved for generations. Winner of a Newbery Honor, this collector''s edition—featuring a heavy interior stock, spot gloss and embossing on the cover, and a thread-sewn binding—will bring this beloved tale to a whole new generation of readers.
£8.51
Penguin Putnam Inc Matilda
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£8.55
HarperCollins Publishers The Silver Chair Paperback Book 6 in the classic
Book SynopsisA full-colour paperback edition of The Silver Chair, book six in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with full-colour cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.
£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Madeline Board Book
Book SynopsisRediscover Madeline, now available in board book format The story of twelve little girls in two straight lines, the smallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more than seventy years. Now the beloved Caldecott Honor Book is available in a sturdy board book format and a reduced size perfect for small hands. While the text is slightly abridged, none of the charm of the original book is lost as a new format brings this classic title to a younger audience.
£9.49
HarperCollins Focus The Velveteen Rabbit Board Book: The Classic
Book SynopsisThe beloved story of The Velveteen Rabbit, the stuffed animal made real by the love of a boy, has captured our imaginations for generations. In this board book edition of the children’s classic re-experience the timeless tale of boundless love and the magical transformation it has on our hearts.For nearly a century, this wondrous tale of unconditional love and nursery magic has charmed both children and adults alike as they begin to believe that a velveteen rabbit toy truly can become real. Perfect for young readers ages 1–7, this cherished tale of love and redemption will quickly become a family tradition.This board book edition of The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real: Features a beautifully designed board book Is perfect for toddlers or children during bedtime reading or quiet time Rounded corners for little hands Is an abridged version of the original story published in 1922 by author Margery Williams Has three times as many illustrations as the originally published work Lavish illustrations by renowned New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales including The Night Before Christmas, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables Makes a wonderful Easter basket stuffer or gift for holidays, baby showers, and birthdays Create a family tradition with this wonderful volume and make memories your children will cherish for years.Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.
£9.12
HarperCollins A Bear Called Paddington
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Story of Little Babaji
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£9.49
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Alicia en el país de las maravillas / Alice's
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£14.63
Random House USA Inc The Grinchs Great Big Flap Book
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£11.69
Clarion Books Johnny Tremain
Book SynopsisThis thrilling Newbery Medal-winning novel about the Revolutionary War is a classic of children''s historical fiction.Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new job as a horse-boy, riding for the patriotic newspaper The Boston Observer and as a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, he encounters John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Dr. Joseph Warren.Soon Johnny is involved in the pivotal events of the American Revolution, from the Boston Tea Party to the first shots fired at Lexington. Powerful illustrations by artist Michael McCurdy help bring this classic novel for middle graders to life.This sweeping tale of redcoats and revolutionaries has a lot to offer. Forbes, a historian, writes with detail and precision, imbuing historical events with life and passion that is often lacking in textbooks. (Common Sense
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd Daedalus and Icarus and Orpheus and Eurydice
Book SynopsisThe ancient Greek myths as you''ve never read them before!The classic stories of Daedalus and Icarus and Orpheus and Eurydice are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams'' inimitable comic style. These splendid adaptations have easy-to-read, accessible text and brilliantly witty illustrations, making them a perfect introduction to the classic legends of adventure and endeavour! Ideal for newly-confident readers the classics have never looked so good!
£4.99
Walker Books Ltd The Twelve Tasks of Heracles and Arion and the
Book SynopsisThe ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of The Twelve Tasks of Heracles and Arion and the Dolphins are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams' inimitable comic style. These splendid adaptations have easy-to-read, accessible text and brilliantly witty illustrations, making them a perfect introduction to the classic legends of adventure and endeavour! Ideal for newly-confident readers the classics have never looked so good!
£4.74
Random House Children's Books Mi Little Golden Book sobre Frida Kahlo
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£7.08
Square Fish The Book of Three 01 Chronicles of Prydain
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£8.54
Little Simon Papa Please Get the Moon for Me
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£11.88
National Geographic Kids The Double Helix Book 3
Book SynopsisThe mystery deepens and the action intensifies for 12-year-old Cruz Coronado and friends in the exciting third book in the Explorer Academy series.The adventure continues for Cruz, Emmett, Sailor, and Bryndis as they continue their studies at sea and travel to exotic locations around the world. A mysterious person alerts Cruz to impending danger while he and a few trusted pals explore ancient ruins in Petra, Jordan, and search for another piece of the puzzle his mother left behind. Worst of all, now his father has gone missing, which prompts Aunt Marisol, his number one protector, to leave the ship in search of him. Who is the new professor who takes her place? How does the new technology he introduces help or hurt Cruz''s quest? Why is Nebula determined to stop Cruz before he turns 13? The clock is ticking as his first teen birthday draws near ... a milestone that will change his life forever, one way or another.
£10.22
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Stay Angry Little Girl
Book SynopsisAn empowering message inspired by a beloved quote from Madeleine L?Engle?s enduring classic A Wrinkle in Time. ?Stay angry, little Meg,? Mrs. Whatsit whispered. ?You will need all your anger now.?This picture book encourages girls everywhere to proudly share their ideas and emotions, even if those traits will be met with resistance. Because being brave, sensitive, stubborn, curious, loud, kind, and playful helps them build strength and stay true to themselves.Michelle Jing Chan''s bright artwork welcomes girls of all backgrounds to use these important affirmations.
£15.19
Holiday House Inc A Second Chance on Earth
Book SynopsisA father, a friend, and a favorite book help a teen boy understand love and loss in this moving and vivid YA novel in verse.Have you ever encountered a book that KO?d you, Iron Mike Tyson style? One that hit you square in the face and heart like some abracadabra casting a hex from an unknown planet? For sixteen-year-old poet and b-baller Marcos Cadena, that book is the beat-up copy of One Hundred Years of Solitude he finds among his late father?s possessions after Papi is killed in an accident.Marcos? papi has always loomed large in his eyes. So, when Marcos travels to his parents? childhood home of Cartagena, Colombia to spread Papi?s ashes, he brings his father?s book with him, convinced that Gabriel García Márquez?s masterpiece holds the key to understanding Papi?s life and accepting his death.In Cartagena, Marcos befriends eighteen-year-old Camilo, a taxi driver and fellow García Márquez fan who appoints himself Marcos? unofficial tour guide. Together, the two boys explore the landscape of Cartagena, from the picturesque streets of Old Town to the poor neighborhood where Camilo grew up. But when Camilo reveals a troubling secret from his past, Marcos must ask himself whether everyone deserves a second chance.Woven through with themes of friendship, family, and forgiveness, this poignant novel in verse is also a love letter to Colombia and to the books of Gabriel García Márquez.
£15.29
Random House USA Inc His Dark Materials Serpentine
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£11.69
Houghton Mifflin Lyle Lyle Crocodile
Book SynopsisA cranky neighbour puts Lyle in the zoo but experiences a change of heart when the crocodile saves him from a fire.
£7.98
ReadZone Books Limited David Copperfield Essential Classics
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£6.29
Bonnier Books Ltd Romeo and Juliet Classic Comics
Book SynopsisThe Classic Comics series is the authoritative graphic guide to the greatest masterpieces in literary history.This title chronicles Shakespeare's tragic tale of two doomed star-crossed lovers, an ancient family feud and its terrible consequences. Follow Romeo and Juliet as they meet, fall in love and ultimately fall apart in Verona, and see how their revolutionary love shakes the foundations of Verona itself.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
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Paddington at Work
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers In the Mouth of the Wolf
Book SynopsisA true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything.Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Barroux's stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael's uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two.Francis and Pieter are brothers. As the shadow of one war lingers, and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is a fierce pacifist, while Pieter signs up to fight. What happens next will change the course of Francis's life forever and throw him into the mouth of the wolf.
£8.23
University of Minnesota Press Nils
Book SynopsisA loving tale of a boy who dreams of becoming a cowboy while also embracing his Norwegian heritage Nils is a lanky American boy who dreams of becoming a cowboy. One day a package arrives from his grandmother in Norway: she has sent him a pair of stockings she knit herself. Nils is excited to wear his stockings to school—only to be teased by the other children and embarrassed by his new gift. He later gets the last laugh one snowy day when the other boys at school shiver in the cold while he is warm, wearing his lovely stockings. Beautifully illustrated, Nils depicts the landscapes near their New England home that inspired the authors and gently encourages first-generation immigrants to celebrate their family heritage and unique traditions.Trade Review"Nils is a great book for children with a long-lasting message."—UP Book Review"This is a beautiful book — in words and illustrations — for middle-grade readers."—Pioneer Press "The beautiful and characteristic d’Aulaire illustrations are the highlight of this nostalgic re-issue."—Youth Services Book Review "The literary and artistic heritage of the authors is legendary, especially the colorful stone lithographs created using Bavarian limestone."—The Oneota Reading Journal "Clear-headed and gorgeous to look at, Nils is sure to please as a bedtime story that kids will keep asking for."—The Corresponder"Despite being written over 70 years ago, Nils by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire continues to strike a chord with readers."—Viking Magazine
£14.24
Classic Comic Store Ltd Moses and the Ten Commandments
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£9.49
Dutton Books for Young Readers Now We Are Six Classic Gift Edition WinnieThePooh
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£14.40
Penguin Putnam Inc Thin Air
Book SynopsisEight hours. Twelve contestants. A flight none of them might survive. A flight to Paris full of teenagers turns deadly in this suspenseful, locked-door YA thriller. Perfect for fans of Diana Urban, Karen McManus, and Jessica Goodman. Now in paperback.Seventeen-year-old Emily Walters has a secret. In fact, she has so many she?s basically lying to everyone around her. Her most shameful secret places her on a jet to Paris along with eleven other teens from private schools across the US to compete for a prestigious scholarship. The cash prize will not only cover tuition to the college of Emily?s choice but also lift her and her mother out of poverty.But almost from the moment she and the other contestants board the plane, things begin to go wrong, and it is clear somebody will do anything to win. Between dealing with her best friend?s flirty boyfriend and hiding her own dark secrets, Emily?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 to trust and who?s trying to kill them all before she becomes the next victim.
£10.44
Little Simon Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
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£8.54
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Disney: Best of Disney Look and Find
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£7.08
Bodleian Library A Christmas Carol
Book SynopsisMarley’s ghost, Bob Cratchit’s slide down icy Cornhill, Mr and Mrs Fezziwig’s dance, and of course Ebenezer Scrooge himself, are all exquisitely illustrated in this luxury collector’s edition of Charles Dickens’s perennial seasonal favourite. Arthur Rackham’s colour wash drawings and silhouettes, first published during the First World War, bring a threatening and haunting atmosphere to Scrooge’s story, which contrasts wonderfully with the gifts and games of Belle’s household. Rackham was a leading illustrator in the golden age of book illustration, when groundbreaking techniques for colour printing were developing fast. He illustrated over sixty books and specialized in children’s classics and fairy tales. This landmark edition helped to consolidate the idea of the Dickensian Christmas and the tradition of the Christmas gift book. It is a beautiful version of a classic story, which never ceases to be relevant to our times.
£22.50
HarperCollins Publishers Lewis C The Last Battle
Book Synopsis The last battle is the greatest of all battles Trade Review"The magic of C. S. Lewis's parallel universe never fades,"The Times
£7.99
Random House USA Inc Minions The Rise of Gru Little Golden Book
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£7.22
