Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories
Troubador Publishing Tales From The Riverbank
Book SynopsisFar from the hustle and bustle of the city, in the fictional countryside of Buckington, down on the quiet and charming riverbank lives a very special set of creatures! The lonesome grasshopper, the know-it-all mouse, the lost dragonfly, the arrogant toad and the venturing newt are all waiting for you to come and share in their stories as they learn life's lessons and experience everyday challenges. Share in these five richly-woven short stories as each riverbank animal takes his own tale, detailing a journey on how these characters live and how their adventures develop. While they may live separately, they also know when to ask for help and show that you're never truly alone when you have a friend. Ideal for young readers who enjoy Beatrix Potter or The Wind in the Willows, these future classics will be ones you return to again and again.
£8.54
Happy Panda Children's Yoga Don't Be Grumpy, Monkey!: Yoga to make you smile
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£7.99
Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd Sue's Storytime Delights: Revised Edition Book 1
Book SynopsisMeet Angela, Ben, Cherish, Daniel and Enoch, in their little life interests, activities and adventures! Enjoy these 5 Delightful stories that will make your child smile, while they learn!
£6.39
Alma Books Ltd Quest: Stories of Journeys From Around Europe by
Book SynopsisQuest, a volume of seventeen stories aimed at children, will whisk you away from dark bedrooms to new dimensions and fantasy realms, via the Russian countryside and modern Rome. You'll encounter talking field mice, invisible friends, flying kraiks, white elephants, runaway books and wardrobes that act as magic portals. Hopping across all sorts of genres and showcasing authors from all over Europe - from the Basque country and Cyprus to Iceland and the Czech Republic - this book is certain to broaden horizons and engage the reader in all kinds of fun. Hay Festival is delighted to present Aarhus 39, a two-volume collection of the best emerging writers for young readers from across wider Europe. Three of among Europe's best loved children's authors - Matt Haig (UK), Kim Fupz Aakeson (Denmark) and Ana Cristina Herreros (Spain) - have selected thirty-nine writers under the age of forty, and invited them to write an original story on the theme of "journey". These new stories, together with the specially commissioned illustrations that accompany them, are a celebration of great new writing for young people and reflect issues facing them in contemporary Europe. Reading stories of other people's lives and journeys extends understanding and empathy to new generations.
£7.59
Little Creative Days Ltd Pojo Saves the Rainforest: Early Years Edition
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£8.35
Laverstock Publishing Unlucky for Some: 13 Tales with a Bite for
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£9.80
Inkprint Press Sorcerers Always Lie
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£6.28
Farcical Press Kung Pao Cow
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£13.29
New Leaf Media, LLC Roman the Teapot: A Christmas Adventure
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£8.99
Write 211 LLC FrightVision: Exhibit A
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£17.09
Sweetspire Literature Management LLC The Magic Tree
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£10.63
Alpha Edition Beasts and Super-Beasts
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£10.38
Alpha Edition The Best Short Stories of 1920, and the Yearbook
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£13.64
HarperCollins India Fabulous Fables from India
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£7.99
HarperCollins India Witty Minister Stories
Book SynopsisAmar Chitra Katha has been telling India''s greatest stories since 1967, with over 400 iconic comics from the great epics, folklore, mythology, history and literature. This collection brings together some of the smartest, funniest and wittiest stories adapted by the writers at Amar Chitra Katha for young readers like you!
£7.99
HarperCollins India Great Classic Short Stories
Book SynopsisAuthors featured in this anthology include Anton Chekhov, Anne Bronte, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Enid Blyton, Henrik Ibsen, John Keats, Leo Tolstoy and Mary Shelley among others.
£13.29
Austin Macauley Publishers FZE TAMs Thrilling Tales
Book SynopsisTAM's Thrilling Tales are fun and amazing with its different varied plots and characters. The humor aspect is clearly portrayed in these stories which makes it a pure joy to read for children and young adults. Mixing and balancing between adventure and comedy is not something that can easily be done, and this collection of short stories has managed to do so. All these stories are in the third person with no perspectives from the character so the reader can have an overview while still maintaining the spotlight on the main character or 'heroes' that are undergoing a serious or hysterical adventure. These stories are solely aimed at entertaining the reader and leading to a joyful experience! From greedy boys with radioactive donuts, to crazed mutated gorillas, to devilish story books and exploding extra-terrestrial turkeys, you're sure to have a lovely time reading TAM's Thrilling Tales!
£8.92
Independently Published O Dragão que Comeu a Lua
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£8.20
Independently Published Le Storie Nel Bosco: del Maestro Teo
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£8.60
Independently Published Kids Short Stories A Journey of Fun and
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£9.24
Editorial Salto Al Reverso Oliver and the Dinosaur of Wishes
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£18.00
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Puffin Book of Stories for Eightyearolds
Book SynopsisChildren will be spellbound by the amazing characters in this fabulous collection - a greedy king, a very bad giant, a fairy queen and lots more...Perfect for eight-year-olds to share or read alone.
£7.19
Scotland Street Press Firkin & The Grey Gangsters
Book SynopsisFirkin and the Grey Gangsters is a collection of four tales in which animals are the heroes. Firkin and the Grey Gangsters was in 1936 a metaphor for the fear of takeover by corporate America – Firkin is a young red squirrel who leads his people in a battle against a horde of grey squirrel invaders from America. Firkin speaks in Scots. The Sheep who wasn’t a Sheep is about the thoughts going through the head of a sheep, swimming between one Outer Isle and the other. The White Drake is a farmyard drake in Perthshire learning about flying.
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Very Merry Murder Club
Book SynopsisA collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children's books today! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of theAnisha: Accidental Detectiveseries and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestsellingMurder Most Unladylikeseries.Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way . . . This gorgeous wintery collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!Serena Patel was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short Story Prize and wasTrade Review‘Funny, surprising, creepy and chilling. There’s something for everyone here. This book is a real treat.’ The Week Junior, Book of the Week ‘Each story will keep readers glued to the edge of their seat!’ – The Scotsman ‘The Very Merry Murder Club is a brilliant new anthology, featuring short stories from a range of top authors!’– Booktrust “Perfect for any budding detective’ – Shout ‘Full of fast-paced plots, delightfully evil villains and whip-smart protagonists, The Very Merry Murder Club will enthrall fans of mystery and those new to the genre. To top it off, the collection is beautifully illustrated by Harry Woodgate, with a charming illustration accompanying each story plus an absolutely stunning wraparound winter scene on the hardback cover, which cleverly incorporates an element from every story in the book.’ – Scottish Booktrust ‘An impressive line up of some of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books’ – Fiona Noble, One to Watch, The Bookseller ‘Fast-paced and funny’ – The Echo
£7.99
Anness Publishing The Complete Just-So Stories: 12 much-loved tales
Book SynopsisHow did the leopard get his spots? Why won't cats come when they are called? And why do the tides ebb and flow? These delightful tales of porcupines and cats and kangaroos and camels were originally bedtime stories told by Rudyard Kipling to his daughter. They had to be told 'just-so' as his daughter would delight in putting back a missing sentence if Kipling tried to alter the story. Imaginative and funny, this collection of fantastical stories were published to high acclaim and have since become a children's classic, loved by children around the world. With an introduction by folklorist Neil Philip and beautifully illustrated by Isabelle Brent's fine gold paintings, this enchanting edition will continue to delight a new generation of readers.
£9.50
Yoyo Books 365 One Minute Bedtime Stories
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£11.69
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El bosque de la serenidad. Cuentos para educar en
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£22.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Moiras Pen
Book SynopsisJourney to the world of the Queen’s Thief in this beautifully illustrated collection, featuring bestselling and award-winning author Megan Whalen Turner’s charismatic and incorrigible thief, Eugenides. Discover and rediscover friends old and new, and explore the inspiration behind Megan Whalen Turner’s rich and original world. A stunning and collectible volume to return to again and again. This collectible companion to the New York Times-bestselling Queen’s Thief series is ideal for longtime fans, as well as readers discovering Megan Whalen Turner’s epic and unforgettable world for the first time. The collection includes all of the author’s previously published short fiction set in the world of the Queen’s Thief, as well as never-before-published stories, vignettes and excerpts, poetry and rhymes, a guide to objects from museums around the world that inspired the author, and a very special recipe for almond cake.The kings and queens of Eddis, Attolia, and Sounis all make unforgettable appearances, as do beloved and surprising characters from throughout the series and beyond. Meet Eugenides as a young boy in “Breia’s Earrings,” and Irene as a young princess in “The Princess and the Pastry Chef.” The six novels in the acclaimed and bestselling Queen’s Thief series are rich with political machinations, divine intervention, dangerous journeys, battles lost and won, power, passion, and deception. This collectible volume features illustrations and decorations throughout, illustrated endpapers, a stunning full-color jacket with embossed foil and gold stamping, a cast list, maps, and an introduction by the author.
£15.19
Murdoch Books Off the Map
Book SynopsisOur home town. Sometimes it feels like the centre of the universe, sometimes it's the bum-end of nowhere. We are her sons and daughters. These are our triumphs and our heartaches, our fears and hopes for a better life.Getting lost, falling in love, pushing boundaries, exploring the world - powerfully honest stories to make you think and feel, from the award-winning author of The Dead I Know and Changing Gear.'Off The Map is a stunning smorgasbord of short stories - each one a treat to be savoured. These are stories that stroll through the Australian landscape with measured, confident steps that never miss a beat. Walking with Gardner is a delight - you're in for a wild, funny and profoundly moving journey.' - Barry Jonsberg, author of My Life as an Alphabet
£7.99
Pan Macmillan More MillyMollyMandy Macmillan Childrens Classics
Book SynopsisJoyce Lankester Brisley was born in 1896 and studied art at Lambeth Art School. The first Milly-Molly-Mandy stories were published in 1925 in the Christian Science Monitor, and a first collection of these stories was published in book form in 1928. An accomplished artist as well as a writer, Joyce Lankester Brisley designed posters and book jackets and also illustrated the work of other authors. She died in 1978, but Milly-Molly-Mandy's popularity lives on.
£8.79
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Star Wars Life Day Treasury
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£15.29
Penguin USA The Lost Stories
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£9.49
Penguin Random House Australia Skin and Other Stories
Book SynopsisHow would you get rid of a murder weapon without causing suspicion? Where would you hide a diamond where no one else would think of looking? What if you found out that the tattoo on your back was worth over a million dollars? You will discover that just about anything is possible in a Roald Dahl story, and here are eleven of his very best.
£10.44
Disney Book Publishing Inc. My First Disney Cuddle Bedtime Storybook
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£10.79
Bonnier Books Ltd Marge in Charge
Book Synopsis"Isla Fisher is hilarious" David Walliams"Charming, funny, delightful: Marge is the babysitter all children would wish for" David BaddielMeet Marge, the mischievous babysitter with rainbow hair who loves to make a mess and bend the rules . . . At dinnertime Chef Marge cooks up chocolate soup, and at school Marge the Muscian conducts a chaotic concert in the playground!Jake and Jemima have brilliant fun with their new babysitter, but will they manage to tick off all the jobs on Mummy's list? The first fun family story in the MARGE IN CHARGE series, written by actor & comedian Isla Fisher and illustrated throughout by Eglantine Ceulemans.Trade ReviewThis is a delightful collection of three short stories that children will love (...) Full of hilarity, this is a great debut book.' * parentsintouch.co.uk *Fisher's debut novel, is the comic tale of an anarchic babysitter who causes mayhem. Perfect for reading aloud. * The Daily Express *The plentiful illustrations and the length of the stories (individually about fifty pages each) will appeal to competent readers ready to embark on solo reading and Marge's crazy tales of pink flamingos and being sawn in half will entertain anyone who enjoys a giggle * Reading Zone *The stories have a lovely family feel to them. Jake is a very 'real' little boy- certainly no angel. He won't eat broccoli and hates washing his hair, but Marge finds ways of making these fun things to do. Their warm relationship with Marge shows that older people can be fun to be around and celebrates cross generation relationships. Their parents are busy, but interested and loving - it's a happy home! The illustrations are delightful, bringing the characters to life and there are plenty of them, capturing the sense of fun in each story. There are three fun stories in this book, perfect for children starting to read independently and wanting achievable, satisfying stories * The Book Blog, North Somerset Teacher’s Book Award *Fisher has an incredible knack for comedy, and she's managed to transfer this to the page in a way which will make six to nine year old readers chuckle relentlessly' * Bath Life *Imaginative and original tale for kids...an accessible, family friendly style making it perfect for parents to read out loud or for kids to read on their own -- Kathryn White * Kathryn's Inbox Website *David Walliams possibly needs to move over slightly as Isla is definitely in charge! * Askew’s Reader Development website *It was a refreshing change to find Jemima, the child, cleaning up after Marge, the adult, falls asleep, Marge is one of those characters I can't wait to read more about. I think this is a series that could run and run * Serendipity Reviews Book Blog *If Roald Dahl had written Mary Poppins - that's Isla Fisher's Marge in Charge. Con really loved reading this book for settle down time. Beautifully illustrated and split into three fun stories. Fans of Dahl and Walliams will need to read Marge in Charge. Highly Recommended!!! * Kid Cool Lit Book Blog *Fresh, fun and family friendly stories * AGreatRead.co.uk *An outrageously imaginative and original tale for kids ... and any adult who cares to join in...reminiscent to Roald Dahl... an accessible, family friendly style making it perfect for parents to read out loud or for kids to read on their own * Kathryn’s Inbox *Marge is the best babysitter ever! The illustrations definitely enhanced the hilarity of the story, I especially liked the 2 mice who kept appearing...Definitely hope to read more of Marge in the future! * Nayu's Reading Corner *Loved this book, such a funny and engaging read! This will make a brilliant series of books for younger readers...I can think if quite a few children who would love Marge to babysit! Certainly recommended * Independent Book Reviews *Three warm, funny stories of Saturnalian mischief * The Guardian, Review *Marge is a gently anarchic heroine, and a welcome addition to Hollywood bedtime stories -- James Kidd * SCMP.com *Children in the 6-10 year age range will have a great time reading about Marge in Charge but when they start to laugh out loud at some of the goings-on, be warned and make sure you let your next babysitter know they have been reading Marge in Charge! A great fun read for one and all * Blue Wolf Reviews *Marge really is a babysitter like no other! * Parent Talk Magazine *Marge in Charge is a hilarious, entertaining collection of stories about the magic that Marge brings to Jake and Jemima's life. Isla Fisher's stories about Marge will have children laughing out loud and wishing they had a babysitter who was this much fun * My Best Friends are Books *In an effort to shake things up we have joined the local library and discovered some longer 'chapter stories' as Coco likes to call them. One such book that landed on my desk over the summer is Marge in Charge - which documents the adventures of a mischievous babysitter with rainbow-coloured hair. Penned by Isla Fisher - as in Isla Fisher of Home and Away - we have had such fun reading a few chapters of it every evening. * Sheerluxe.com *Charming, funny, delightful: Marge is the babysitter all children would wish for. * David Baddiel *Three hilarious, anarchic and charming MARGE stories from A-list actress, mother, writer and comedian Isla Fisher. Marge really is a babysitter like no other and the children spend a wild evening with her - racing snails, slurping chocolate soup and mixing potions in the bath! * Good Housekeeping *
£6.99
Penguin Random House LLC Hawkins Horrors Stranger Things
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£10.20
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd The Lion the Dung Beetle and the Veld Tool Box
Book SynopsisIn The Lion, the Dung Beetle and the Veld Tool Box, natural history and travel writer David Bristow delivers the fourth in his Stories from the Veld series of non-fiction narratives.
£13.25
Penguin Random House Children's UK Undone
Book SynopsisA collection of eight quirky, bizarre, and very funny short stories.
£7.59
Oxford University Press Short And Scary
Book SynopsisShort and Scary! includes stories of ghosts, monsters, and aliens - as well as some much more unexpected scares!Over forty stories in one book - all of them very, very short! None of the stories are more than two pages long, but each of them is special and thought-provoking to inspire short story writers. Drawn from a range of sources, including folk tales, urban myths, and narrative jokes, as well as original stories, the stories are ideal for use in the classroom.
£6.99
Scholastic Bedtime Stories Beautiful Black Tales from the
Book SynopsisWritten and illustrated by creators of colour, Bedtime Stories showcasesa curated collection of favourite tales from Black history,based on important figures and events from around the world. Eachstory is the ideal length to read at bedtime as well as any momentwhen young readers are looking for an inspirational read!
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group The Enchanted Library Stories of Starry Nights
Book SynopsisA gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, with shooting stars and starry bedrooms. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.
£8.04
Hachette Children's Group True Stories Youll Never Forget True Survival Stories
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£8.59
Hachette Children's Group Where Magic Grows: Unique Tales of Wonder and
Book SynopsisHave you heard of the bird that turned to stone? Or of the extra-specially-super-deliciously-fantastically naughty boy who got a frog stuck in his throat? Has anyone ever told you of the Captain of the Nile who only has six toes?No? Well, tuck yourself in, and let Onjali Raúf entertain you with her first collection of never-before-told fables of magic and mayhem... Beautifully illustrated by Katarzyna Doszla in full colour.From the sand-laden shores of Egypt, where an Axe married a Tree... To the mountains of Japan where dragons and hungry mirrors roam ... To the ancient trees of the Amazon where a bed destined to steal time is forged ... Discover new tales of magic, wonder and imagination, inspired by old sayings, everyday objects and countries of the world.Written with Onjali's trademark heart and humour, and inspired by her travels, Where Magic Grows is a compilation of seven original fairy tales where friendship, kindness - and poetry awaits.
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers The Den
Book SynopsisThe complicated nuances of teenage friendship are captured perfectly in this story of summer adventure and exploration by award-winning author Keith Gray. Marshall feels the need to escape because things are so tough at home. Rory is just happy it’s the first day of the summer holidays. While out on their bikes they stumble across a long-forgotten underground bunker at the edge of the woods. This is the den, and going down inside will stretch their friendship to its limits. There will be rivalry and betrayal, but can wrecked relationships be saved before the summer has even begun?Trade Review"Gritty, bold and brilliant" – Jonathan Stroud "A thrilling, deeply moving and tense story, that grips by the throat and refuses to let go. Keith Gray has captured the joy, vulnerability and rawness of being a teenager … Each line is written with searing and piercing clarity … It is a book that stays in your mind and heart long after you close the final page." – Varsha Shah "One page from Keith and I'm fifteen again, remembering the tensions, the friendships, the endless summer holidays. He's a masterful storyteller: one of the finest we have and that's why I savour every word he writes." – Phil Earle "Yet again Keith Gray reminds us what a great storyteller he is. A pacy, exciting tale that will have you greedily turning each page." – Brian Conaghan "Quietly powerful and deceptively simple, The Den is a gripping story from a master of teenage voice. Keith Gray writes about the rawness of friendship and family life with real wit and heart." – Lesley Parr "A well-paced and accessible story that offers a mysterious adventure as well as an emotional exploration of family and friendship" – The School Librarian
£7.59
HarperCollins Unexpected Magic
£14.53
Penguin Putnam Inc Fear 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror
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£12.99
Penguin Random House India Get Hooked The Hook Book Box Set
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£49.88
Random House USA Inc Recognize
Book SynopsisIn the stunning follow-up to The Talk: Conversations About Race, Love & Truth, award-winning Black authors and artists come together to create a moving anthology collection celebrating Black love, Black creativity, Black resistance, and Black life.A multifaceted, sometimes disheartening, yet consistently enriching primer on the unyielding necessity of those three words: Black Lives Matter. -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review BLACK LIVES HAVE ALWAYS MATTERED. Prominent Black creators lend their voice, their insight, and their talent to an inspiring anthology that celebrates Black culture and Black life. Essays, poems, short stories, and historical excerpts blend with a full-color eight-page insert of spellbinding art to capture the pride, prestige, and jubilation that is being Black in America. In these pages, find the stories of the past, the journeys of the present, and the light guiding the future. BLACK LI
£10.66
