Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories
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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Scholastic Oddballs
Book SynopsisJoin James, Max, Echo and all of your Oddballs favourites as theyget into epic amounts of preventable trouble. In five exclusivemini stories, James grows sentient bacteria in his mouth, sells hisyard, turns the whole town into ASMR zombies, enrages severalbirthday girls and faces his own impending death. And, of course, he learns nothing.
£999.99
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
Disney Book Publishing Inc. My First Halloween Bedtime Storybook
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£999.99
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
Austin Macauley Publishers Bedtime Stories for Clever Kids
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£999.99
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
Abrams Generation Wonder The New Age of Heroes
Book SynopsisGeneration Wonder: The New Age of Heroes is a high-flying YA anthology featuring 13 short stories that turn superhero tropes on their head and offer fresh perspectives on modern myths. Triumph. Tragedy. The empyreal. The infernal. Even the mundane, filtered through the fantastical. Superheroes are, appropriately enough, a sort of super-genre, encompassing all other story types. This YA anthology features 13 short stories that creatively turn superhero tropes on their head, while still paying homage to the genre that has found fans for more than eight decades. And there will be no mistake—superheroes don’t have to just be generic handsome white dudes. Everyone in the world, no matter their race, sexual preference, pronouns, or level of ability, has dreamed of flying. Contributors include six New York Times bestselling authors, seven multiple award winners, a founder of We Need Diverse Books, and at least one autTrade ReviewThe collection as a whole satisfies, with a wide range of lived experiences represented. Dramatic and impactful illustrations by cartoonist Doran open each story. Thirteen solid stories from an all-star lineup. * Kirkus Reviews *
£13.99
The Beaver and the Elephant
Book SynopsisAdd some Keith Lemon sparkle to bedtime stories in this hilarious new collection of stories for children from national treasure Keith Lemon! SUITABLE FOR KIDS!
£7.99
OneTree House Ltd Three Scoops: Stories by David Hill
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£13.29
BPI (India) PVT Ltd 3 Minutes Animal Stories
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£11.24
Shree Book Centre Phonics Story Time Library: 6 in 1 Red
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£7.59
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Unknown The Magic Dust and Other Stories
£6.30
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£6.30
HarperCollins India Stories of Courage and Valour: From India and the
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£6.64
HarperCollins India Flipped: School Stories / Sports Stories
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£7.12
HarperCollins India Thammi's Gift
Book SynopsisFive-year-old Devika does not want to start at a new school. As the anxiety looms over her, she is paid a surprise visit. Her grandmother, Thammi, who became a star two years ago, sweeps her off on a magical journey. Their adventures lead Devika to overcome her fears, as she discovers the healing power of books, libraries and doing what one loves. This book takes inspiration from the true story of pioneering Indian librarian, Bandana Sen.
£17.50
HarperCollins India Stories from the Panchatantra
£10.66
HarperCollins India Best Classic Short Stories For Children
Book SynopsisBest Classic Short Stories for Children brings together some of the most well-known and beloved stories by authors like O. Henry, Oscar Wilde and Saki, and extracts from children''s classics such as The Railway Children and Little Women. With a mix of genres including science fiction, mystery and ghost stories, and a host of popular characters such as Oliver Twist, Sherlock Holmes, Jane Eyre and Dracula, this is the perfect introduction to a range of classic literature.
£12.39
OM Books International 101 Series Jungle Stories
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers A Bag Of Moonshine
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 ServiceStunning new CollinsVoyager edition of Alan Garner's collection of folklore.Boggarts and gowks, fools and hobgoblins are only some of the strange and wonderful creatures in A Bag of Moonshine a veritable treasure trove of stories chosen from the folklore of England and Wales.There are 22 tales in all, beautifully illustrated in black and whitel by prize-winning illustrator Patrick Lynch.
£8.67
HarperCollins Athletic Shorts
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£11.72
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Guys Read
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£999.99
HarperCollins Taking Aim
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Funny Girl
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£8.54
Little, Brown & Company You Read to Me Ill Read to You Very Short Stories
Book SynopsisA unique collection of stories in verse that help children learn to read
£8.97
Cambridge University Press The New Paper Families An Anthology of Short Short Stories
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£22.03
Cambridge University Press Working with Short Stories
Book SynopsisA collection of literature anthologies and reference books for Key Stage 3 onwards.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. My Sad Face: Heinrich Boll; 2. A Sound of Thunder: Ray Bradbury; 3. The Landlady: Roald Dahl; 4. Reunion: Jon Cheever; 5. Great Uncle Crow: H. E. Bates; Taddy the Lamplighter: Bill Naughton; 6. More Than Just the Disease: Bernard MacLaverty; 7. War of the Worlds: Ravinder Randhawa; 8. The Destructors: Graham Greene; 9. The Personal Touch: Chet Williamson; 10. Uncle Ernest: Alan Sillitoe; 11. The Fly: Katherine Mansfield; 12. Weekend: Fay Weldon; 13. The Test: Angelica Gibbs; 14. Country Lovers: Nadine Gordimer; 15. Beyond the Pale: William Trevor.
£21.79
Cambridge University Press Tales from Times Past Sinister Stories from the 19th Century Cambridge School Anthologies
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£13.88
Cambridge University Press Moments of Madness Cambridge Literature
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£15.86
Clarion Books The Chronicles of Harris Burdick 14 Amazing
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£25.49
May 4th Productions, Incorporated Normie the Lake Norman Monster
£11.98
Random House USA Inc Hawkins Horrors Stranger Things
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£11.39
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) A First Book of Myths
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£12.71
iUniverse Mystical Land Short Stories for Children
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£12.63
