Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories
HarperCollins Publishers Barney the Horse and Other Tales from the Farm
Book SynopsisA charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child's week on the farm.Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb, meet a boy who saves a family of swallows, and discover how Barney the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him.From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever.Trade Review PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO 'From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller’ Guardian ‘Michael Morpurgo is one of the country’s most respected authors for younger children’ The Times
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Worlds Worst Parents
Book SynopsisMillions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales and revelled in the World’s Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds – now prepare for…THE WORLD’S WORST PARENTS! From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross.
£17.03
HarperCollins Publishers Katerina the Cat and Other Tales from the Farm
Book SynopsisA charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read togetherTake part in the heroic rescue of a fishing boat in trouble, meet a boy who makes an extraordinary discovery in the vegetable patch, and find out how a farm cat forms a very special connection with a young Ukrainian girl.These three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child's week on the farm.From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever.Trade Review‘From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller’ Guardian
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Worlds Worst Pets
Book Synopsis BE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDE… Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE WORLD’S WORST SERIES: “This really is Walliams at his most indulgently gross and silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans” – Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” – Daily Express “Often described as the modern-day Roald Dahl, Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” – The Independent
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers The Worlds Worst Monsters
Book SynopsisDare you enter the world of MONSTERS?The beloved World's Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You've met the world's worst children, the world's worst parents, the world's worst teachers and the world's worst pets but are you ready for the world's worst monsters?If you don't like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams, and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower.The World's Worst Pets was the bestselling children's book of 2022 (UK TCM Chart, 27 December 2022). David Walliams was most recently UK Children's number one bestseller with Robodog (TCM Chart, 11 April 2023).Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE WORLD’S WORST SERIES: “For kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent “This really is Walliams at his most silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans” Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” Daily Express “Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers From Hereabout Hill
Book SynopsisExplore friendship, love, revenge, life and death in the pages of From Hereabout Hill. A spell-binding collection of short stories from the nation's favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.Michael Morpurgo demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story-teller with this diverse collection of stories for children.Included in this collection of short stories is a poignant tale about civil war, where a young girl hides from enemy soldiers in a public toilet; a haunting story of a little girl swept out to sea while collecting cowrie shells; and the moving account of two brothers, who, over the years, create a mental picture of their absent father.Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.Trade ReviewPraise for Michael Morpurgo: “Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly, British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers KS34 Reading Age 7 Pack
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£75.90
HarperCollins Publishers KS2 Reading Age 8 Pack
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£367.17
Simon & Schuster Australia Raggedy Ann Stories
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£14.14
HarperCollins Unexpected Magic
£12.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lillys Big Day and Other Stories CD
Book SynopsisThis audio collection includes charming performances of nine favorite Kevin Henkes favorites.The titles include: Lilly''s Purple Plastic Purse; Lilly''s Big Day; Wemberly Worried; A Weekend with Wendell; Sheila Rae, the Brave; Chester''s Way; Julius, the Baby of the World, Chrysanthemum, and Owen, The performers are beloved actors Richard Thomas and Christine Ebersole. As School Library Journal noted: Thomas reads three of the picture books in a warm baritone voice, using vocal inflections flawlessly. Ebersole''s crisp enunciation is perfect and her vocal intonations are on-target as she reads six titles. Opening and closing credits are delivered with jazzy music playing in the background.This collection is a wonderful additional way to enjoy these warm and funny picture book classics.
£12.74
HarperCollins Publishers Inc M Is for Magic
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£8.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Guys Read Thriller
Book SynopsisA body on the tracksA teenage terroristA mysterious wish-granting machineThe world’s worst private detectiveThe second volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading is chock-full of mystery, intrigue, and nefarious activity.
£11.03
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Thriller
Book SynopsisA body on the tracksA teenage terroristA mysterious wish-granting machineThe world’s worst private detectiveThe second volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading is chock-full of mystery, intrigue, and nefarious activity. Featuring some of the best writers around, and compiled by certified guy Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Thriller is a pulse-pounding collection of brand-new short stories, each one guaranteed to keep you riveted until the final page.
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Guys Read
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£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Other Worlds
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£9.37
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Other Worlds
Book SynopsisOther Worlds, the fourth volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read anthology series for tween boys, features ten thrilling new tales of science fiction and fantasy from some of the biggest names in children’s literature.Prepare yourself for ten trips into the unknown, as ten of your favorite writers—Rick Riordan, who has written an all-new and exclusive Percy Jackson tale, Tom Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame, Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead, Shannon Hale, D. J. MacHale, Eric Nylund, Kenneth Oppel, Neal Shusterman, Shaun Tan, and none other than the late Ray Bradbury—spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined.Compiled by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is sure to boldly take you where no reader has gone before.
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc There Is No Long Distance Now
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£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Defy the Dark
Book SynopsisIn the dark, nothing - and nowhere - is off-limits, and anything can happen. In this title, seventeen original stories feature unforgettable teens who find comfort, confront fears, lose what they value most, and gain everything in the enveloping darkness.Trade ReviewWith contributions that range from frightening to romantic, action-driven to lyrical, there should be something here for everyone. -- School Library Journal The menace of darkness in these stories is...more campfire shivers than real danger, but that's precisely the appeal. -- ALA Booklist The collection's range of genres, from science fiction to vampire stories to realism, gives it broad appeal. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£9.57
HarperCollins Taking Aim
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£9.36
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Guys Read Terrifying Tales
Book SynopsisBe afraid, be very afraid of Terrifying Tales, the sixth volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading.Eleven masters of suspense—Kelly Barnhill, Michael Buckley, Adam Gidwitz, Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown, Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin, Daniel José Older, Dav Pilkey, R.L.
£8.20
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Am Number Four The Lost Files Zero Hour
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£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Us in Progress Short Stories about Young Latinos
Book SynopsisBeautifully written with candor, honesty, and perfect brevity. A collection not to be missed.” (Booklist starred review) Acclaimed author and Pura Belpré Award honoree Lulu Delacre’s beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking look at the diverse Latinos who live in the United States.In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from a young girl whose day at her father’s burrito truck surprises her to two sisters working together to change the older sister’s immigration status, and more.Turn the pages to experience life through the eyes of these boys and girls whose families originally hail from many different countries; see their hardships, celebrate their victories, and come away with a better understanding of what it means to be Latino in the U.S. today.A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Best
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Broken Throne A Red Queen Collection
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£11.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Three Sides of a Heart Stories about Love
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Scream and Scream Again Spooky Stories from
Book SynopsisStine—the godfather of Goosebumps—and some of the most popular authors today bring an unrivaled mastery of all things fearsome, frightening, and fantabulous to this terrifying anthology of all-new scary short stories.Scream and Scream Again! is full of twists and turns, dark corners, and devilish revenge.Trade Review“With the balance between playful horror and truly spine-tingling spookiness, Stine pulls together a comprehensive introduction to the horror genre for kids, much as he has done for years with “Goosebumps.” Perfect for budding horror enthusiasts.” — School Library Journal “A great collection to have handy for Halloween classroom reading or a campfire.” — Kirkus Reviews
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pinkalicious 5Minute Pinkalicious Stories
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a collection of 12 Pinkalicious stories designed for sharing at bedtime or storytime.Join Pinkalicious in this collection of 12 fun-filled stories as she meets a mini-mermaid, has fun with fashion, and learns to fly a kite.
£12.75
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Witchs Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ancestor Approved Intertribal Stories for Kids
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This uplifting assembly affirms the vitality of Indigenous life today and offers accessible situations and characters to all young readers." — Shelf Awareness "The entries tell of the personal struggles, family joy, belief systems, and stunning regalia of various nations, including the Cree, Ojibwe, Choctaw, Cherokee, Navajo, Abenaki, and Haudenosaunee, through the eyes of the young protagonists. Enrollment issues, Indian wannabes, and veterans’ histories are just a few of the serious themes addressed in these entertaining stories written by familiar and lesser-known writers alike. Senses of goodwill and humor pervade the book as well as the spirit of community, intersection, resilience, and a desire to remember the past... A joyful invitation to celebrate the circle of ancestors together." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "With exceptionally strong writing throughout, and appended with glossary, author notes, and acknowledgements, this makes an appealing choice for those just learning about contemporary Indigenous life as well as readers well versed with the powwow circuit." — Booklist (starred review) "A wonderful introduction to the included authors’ work and a persuasive encouragement to seek out more Indigenous stories." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A thoughtful and sometimes funny celebration of a celebration, and whether kids are veteran powwow-goers or new to the experience, they’ll long for the convivial warmth of the festivities." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "This anthology offers readers a variety of images of Native children while also introducing them to vocabulary from several different Indigenous languages, compiled in an appended glossary. According to Rogers’s poem: “A powwow is / friends and family / …a way to remember those / who’ve passed on / …a place for belly-laughing / …healing / and soul-soothing,” and this volume reflects all of those elements and more." — Horn Book Magazine
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ancestor Approved
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Super Puzzletastic Mysteries Short Stories for
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Engaging anthology of snappily paced capers entailing codes, ciphers, and math and science puzzles.” — Publishers Weekly "An engaging addition to a school library collection, especially one where middle grade mysteries, puzzles, and mind teasers are in high demand." — School Library Journal
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Super Puzzletastic Mysteries
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Engaging anthology of snappily paced capers entailing codes, ciphers, and math and science puzzles.” — Publishers Weekly "An engaging addition to a school library collection, especially one where middle grade mysteries, puzzles, and mind teasers are in high demand." — School Library Journal
£8.98
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mary Engelbreits Nursery and Fairy Tales
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£12.82
HarperCollins Beasts and Beauty
Book SynopsisYou think you know these stories, don’t you?You are wrong. You don’t know them at all.Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life . . . and death.A prince has a surprising awakening . . . A beauty fights like a beast . . .A boy refuses to become prey . . .A path to happiness is lost. . . . then found again.New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on, if you dare. THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is the #1 movie now streaming on Netflix—starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many others!
£11.05
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Moccasin Thunder
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£16.19
Penguin Random House Children's UK Tales of Mystery and Terror
Book SynopsisThirteen stories of horror, suspense and the supernatural. ''The Pit and the Pendulum'', ''The Fall of the House of Usher'' and ''The Black Cat'' are just three of Edgar Allan Poe''s most famous tales in this chilling collection.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Undone
Book SynopsisA collection of eight quirky, bizarre, and very funny short stories.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Uncovered
Book SynopsisI''m uncovered...I try to hide my nakedness with my hand. But it doesn''t work. Everyone can see.Also on show...Bad rabbit habits. Rapt - in toilet paper. Birds with teeth. A live face on the wall.A collection of brilliant and bizarre stories from the amazing Paul Jennings.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Unbelievable
Book SynopsisBelieve it or not a kid can grow younger; birds can bury you; ghosts have exams; there are eyes in the milk. A brilliant collection of funny, weird and whacky short stories from Paul Jennings.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Unbearable. Paul Jennings
Book SynopsisA collection of eight quirky, bizarre, and very funny short stories from the brilliant Paul Jennings.
£7.59
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
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid
Book SynopsisJon Scieszka introduces some really stupid off-the-wall fairy tales including: Chicken Licken', The Princess and the Bowling Ball'; The Really Ugly Duckling', and Jack''s Bean Problem'.Chosen by children as the Book of the Year for the Federation of Children's Book Groups, the book was described by She magazine as, The most delightful collection of stories a young cynic could hope to read'.
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Out of Bounds
Book SynopsisA collection of short stories - four previously published and three new - linked by the theme of young people experiencing personal dilemmas. All are set in South Africa, first under apartheid and then after the first democratic elections. They cover the period from 1950 to 2000 and reflect the lives of a range of young people, black and white, living in what was for many years seen as the world''s most openly racist society.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Lion at School and Other Stories
Book SynopsisA collection of gorgeous, classic stories from award-winning Philippa Pearce, bringing a little bit of magic to the everyday!
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Just So Stories
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£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Tales from Shakespeare Puffin Classics
Book SynopsisDiscover Shakespeare's best-loved plays These tales are the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, the fun of As You Like It and the drama of Pericles. They never lose the feel of his beautiful language and humanity and convey all of his wit and wisdom. These tales are classic literature in their own right.
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Happy Prince and Other Stories Puffin
Book SynopsisA haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parents as much as he should. Each of the stories shines with poetry and magic and will be enjoyed by children of every age. A perfect collection for children young and old, introduced by Markus Zusak, bestselling author of The Book Thief.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Hans Christian Andersens Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisHans Andersen''s Fairy Tales is an enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, and contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen''s magnificent stories including Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor''s New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince.With a wonderful introduction by award-winning picture-book creator Jan Pienkowski.The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who''s who, activities and more..The Puffin Classics reissue includes:A Little PrincessAlice''s Adventures in WonderlandAlice''s Adventures Through the Looking GlassAnne of Green Gables seriesBlack BeautyHans Andersen''s Fairy TalesHeidiJourney to the Centre of the EarthLittle Women seriesPeter PanTales of the Greek HeroesThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Adventures of King ArthurThe Adventures of Tom SawyerThe Call of the WildThe Jungle BookThe OdysseyThe Secret GardenThe Wind in the WillowsThe Wizard of OzTreasure Island
£7.59
