Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories

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  • The Very Friendly Veg

    Austin Macauley Publishers The Very Friendly Veg

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  • Austin Macauley Publishers Bartholomew Hoppinlilypond

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    £6.99

  • Minnietoes Sleepy Reader

    Austin Macauley Publishers Minnietoes Sleepy Reader

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    £14.39

  • The Haunted States of America

    Square Fish The Haunted States of America

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    £8.99

  • Mr. Noisy and the Silent Night

    HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Noisy and the Silent Night

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    Book SynopsisPoor Mr Quiet doesn''t look forward to Christmas. It''s just too noisy for him. Noisy crackers, noisy carol singers, a noisy postman delivering Christmas cards, and, noisiest of all, an annual visit from Mr Noisy himself!But perhaps this year will be different. Maybe, just maybe, Mr Quiet will find a way to get the Silent Night he''s always dreamed of Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events and even a trip to the moon.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.Have you collected all the Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations?Mr BirthdayLittle Miss BirthdayMr ChristmasLittle Miss ChristmasMr Men A Christmas CarolMr Men The Night Before ChristmasMr Men 12 Days of ChristmasMr Men A Christmas PantomineMr Men A White ChristmasMr MenTrade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.The Independent The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.The Telegraph The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.The Telegraph

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    £5.62

  • Doctor Who Ghost Town

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who Ghost Town

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    Book SynopsisA brand new series of adventures for the Doctor and her TARDIS team! Something has gone wrong with time, and the Doctor - alongside her friends Yaz, Ryan and Graham - is determined to investigate. The trail leads to a dusty mining town at Hallowe''en - and something scary is lying in wait for them ...The second in a new series of illustrated adventures for the Thirteenth Doctor, as portrayed by Jodie Whittaker!

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    £6.99

  • Doctor Who Ten Days of Christmas

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who Ten Days of Christmas

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    Book SynopsisReturn to the incredible days of Ten this Christmas . . .For the Tenth Doctor, the festive season always brought adventure.In fact, he''s saved Christmas across space and time more times than we ever knew . . .Join the Doctor (and Donna and Martha and Rose, and other friends old and new) for incredible tales of daring and danger. From Daleks plotting to save humanity to Sycorax working to exploit it . . . from star-narwhals massing on the Moon to a toy factory in space.Because even in the jolliest of seasons there''s a world or two to save.

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    £13.49

  • Doctor Who The SelfMade Man

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who The SelfMade Man

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    £11.69

  • Doctor Who The Monster in the Cupboard

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who The Monster in the Cupboard

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    Book Synopsis*Part of the six books for six decades collection*When the Doctor and Rose stumble across thirteen-year-old Lily, they both agree she needs their help.Lily thinks there are monsters in the closet, hiding under the bed. And that they''ve taken her mother and brother - who went missing months ago.When asked about the monster, Lily can only say it''s made of immense light and power. Rose and the Doctor must find out who and what the creature is, and where it''s taken Lily''s family.It is a search that will take them from the Cardiff Rift right back to the childhood of Lily''s grandmother, and another disappearance all those years ago . . .

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    £11.69

  • Ladybird Favourite Stories

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Favourite Stories

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    Book SynopsisThis gorgeous Ladybird treasury of eight classic, traditional tales is guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Each favourite fairy tale or story has been sensitively retold for modern readers and the lively mix of adventurous heroes, dastardly creatures and classic characters is perfect for young children everywhere. An ideal gift, it comes complete with a ribbon page marker, shiny foiled cover and captivating illustrations.The content includes Jack and the Beanstalk, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Gingerbread Man, The Three Little Pigs, Sly Fox and Red Hen, Town Mouse and Country Mouse, The Pied Piper of Hamelin and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

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    £999.99

  • Tales of Tricks and Treats

    Hachette Children's Group Tales of Tricks and Treats

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    Book SynopsisMeet fairies, witches and giants in this selection of 30 magical short stories by the world''s best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From to goblin games to never-ending wishes, there''s mischief afoot in these fun-filled short stories by Enid Blyton! Who will be on the receiving end of a trick, and who will win out with a treat? Ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to enjoy independently, each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain''s favourite children''s authors and her bumper short story collections are the perfect way to introduce her work to a new generation of readers.Read all of these bestselling short story collections by Enid Blyton: Animal StoriesSpringtime StoriesSummer StoriesHoliday StoriesSummer Holiday StoriesSummertime StoriesSummer Adventure Stor

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    £7.59

  • The Enchanted Library Stories of Animal Secrets

    Hachette Children's Group The Enchanted Library Stories of Animal Secrets

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    Book SynopsisA gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, featuring blackbirds and honeybees with shining secrets. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.

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    £7.59

  • The Enchanted Library Stories of Woodland

    Hachette Children's Group The Enchanted Library Stories of Woodland

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    Book SynopsisA gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, with squabbling squirrels and woodland animals who can change colour. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.

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    £8.04

  • EDGE I HERO Immortals Ninja

    Hachette Children's Group EDGE I HERO Immortals Ninja

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    Book SynopsisYOU are a highly trained ninja. When your village is attacked by a warlord called Raiden, only you can stop him. This is a title in the interactive I HERO Immortals series - where the reader is the hero! In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is ''decide-your-own-destiny!Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves), and illustrated by comics legend, Jack Lawrence.Trade ReviewAn excellent way to get children -- and especially reluctant readers -- to engage with books * Parents In Touch *

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    £7.82

  • EDGE I HERO Monster Hunter Alien

    Hachette Children's Group EDGE I HERO Monster Hunter Alien

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    Book SynopsisTake on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.YOU are the Monster Hunter, protector of the living, and nightmare of the paranormal. Aliens have landed and your specialist services are urgently required...Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve SkidmoreAge appropriate for 8+. Also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.Trade Review...takes storytelling to a whole new dimension. - Catton Grove Junior School, Norwich

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  • EDGE I HERO Monster Hunter Mutant

    Hachette Children's Group EDGE I HERO Monster Hunter Mutant

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    Book SynopsisTake on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.YOU are an agent of G.H.O.S.T. - protecting the world from creatures in the shadows. Dr Omega is creating mutanthumans - turning them into monsters. Your mission is to stop her experiments.Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve SkidmoreAge appropriate for 8+. Also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.Trade Review...takes storytelling to a whole new dimension. - Catton Grove Junior School, Norwich

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    £8.59

  • EDGE I HERO Monster Hunter Yeti

    Hachette Children's Group EDGE I HERO Monster Hunter Yeti

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    Book SynopsisExciting, monster-based, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story in which YOU are the heroTake on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.YOU are the Monster Hunter, fighter of yetis and protector of the people! When your services are needed, will you answer the call? You decide...In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is ''decide-your-own-destiny!Reading Age 6-8 years, Interest Range 7-10 years and printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia AssociationWritten by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves).

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  • EDGE I HERO Monster Hunter Robot

    Hachette Children's Group EDGE I HERO Monster Hunter Robot

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    Book SynopsisExciting, monster-based, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story in which YOU are the heroTake on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.YOU are the Monster Hunter, fighter of evil half-men-half-robots and protector of the living! When your services are needed, will you answer the call? You decide...In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is ''decide-your-own-destiny!Reading Age 6-8 years, Interest Range 7-10 years and printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia AssociationWritten by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves).

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    £8.59

  • EDGE I HERO Megahero The Malign Mischief of

    Hachette Children's Group EDGE I HERO Megahero The Malign Mischief of

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    Book SynopsisTake on the role of a shape-shifting MEGAHERO in this fully interactive, wacky, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.You and your mega-computer sidekick, PAL, must save the world from MegaBite - an ultra-skilled and not-very-nice computer hacker. The evil genius has built a web of scams online - can you possibly morph into the right shapes to unravel his coordinated cyber attacks?? Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (AKA the 2STEVES) and illustrated by the hilarious Pipi Sposito. Reading age from 7 to 9 years old. Interest range from 7 to 12 years old - suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association on off-white paper.Read and laugh along with the whole series!October 2020I HERO: MegaHero: Sushi Man - 9781445169477I HERO: MegaHero: Professor Weird - 9781445170039November 2020I HERO:

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  • Let Sleeping SeaMonsters Lie

    Pan Macmillan Let Sleeping SeaMonsters Lie

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    Book SynopsisA funny, fantastical collection of cautionary tales from the mind-bogglingly brilliant and bestselling Eva Ibbotson.

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    £8.04

  • Flying Rabbits Singing Squirrels and Other

    Pan Macmillan Flying Rabbits Singing Squirrels and Other

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    Book SynopsisIllustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, this collection of fantastically funny bedtime stories is perfect for reading together.

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    £13.49

  • Stoneywish and other chilling stories A

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Stoneywish and other chilling stories A

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    Book SynopsisBook Band: Dark Blue - Ideal for ages 9+A brilliant collection of spine-chilling tales by Joan Aiken, author of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. From a mysterious traveller who leaves an injured horse with a stranger, to a garden plant that slowly creeps into a house during a thunderstorm and a man who comes across two angry forces in the middle of a forest, this chilling collection of stories will have readers jumping at bumps in the night.Much-loved author Joan Aiken is best known for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase and the Arabel and Mortimer books. This brilliant collection has spooky black-and-white illustrations by Masha Ukhova and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.'' Books for Keeps

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    £5.99

  • Rabbit's First Day at Nursery

    Austin Macauley Publishers Rabbit's First Day at Nursery

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  • Return to Wonderland

    Pan Macmillan Return to Wonderland

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    Book SynopsisReturn to Lewis Carroll's Wonderland with this stunning collection of original stories from today's biggest children's authors – Peter Bunzl, Pamela Butchart, Maz Evans, Swapna Haddow, Patrice Lawrence, Chris Smith, Robin Stevens, Lauren St John, Lisa Thompson, Piers Torday and Amy Wilson.Tumble down the rabbit hole again to find out what happens in Wonderland without Alice there. Is the Queen of Hearts still ruling with an iron fist? Does the Mad Hatter still have to go to tea? And will Tweedledum and Tweedledee ever resolve their argument? More than 150 years since Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was first published by Macmillan, revisit Carroll's amazing cast of characters – including the Queen of Hearts, the Mock Turtle, the Dormouse, the Cheshire Cat and Alice's Sister in these brand-new stories, that will bring a new generation of readers to Wonderland.'A feast of invention and fine writing' Telegraph Book of the Week'It's hard not to lap up this collection of short stories by some of our greatest contemporary children's authors' The Times

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    £6.99

  • The Gift of the Little People: A Six Seasons of

    Portage & Main Press The Gift of the Little People: A Six Seasons of

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    Book SynopsisI don't recall seeing books when I was a little boy. But the old people, they grew up listening to stories. And so, every night, when the old people were done their evening prayers, they would sit and they would tell us stories too.At the time of the spring thaw, the Rocky Cree fill their canoes with furs, eager to trade with the new visitors in mistiwasahak (Hudson Bay). But not all of the new visitors are welcome.When the canoes return home to the shores of the misinipi river, the Rocky Cree begin to collapse one by one, drenched in sweat and slowly slipping into delirium. Kakakiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit world. Exhausted physically, emotionally, and spiritually, he seeks guidance through prayer.Hope finally comes with a visitor in the night: one of the Little People, small beings who are just like us. If Kakakiw can journey to their home, he will be given the medicine his people need. All he has to do is paddle through a cliff of solid bedrock to get there.To save his people from certain death, Kakakiw must overcome doubt to follow the traditional teachings of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak and trust in the gift of the Little People.In this illustrated short story for all ages, celebrated Rocky Cree storyteller William Dumas shares a teaching about hope in the face of adversity. This book is a companion story to The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak series.

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    £16.14

  • The Key

    Austin Macauley Publishers LLC The Key

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  • Up All Night: 13 Stories between Sunset and

    Workman Publishing Up All Night: 13 Stories between Sunset and

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    Book SynopsisWhen everyone else goes to bed, the ones who stay up feel like they’re the only people in the world. As the hours tick by deeper into the night, the familiar drops away and the unfamiliar beckons. Adults are asleep, and a hush falls over the hum of daily life. Anything is possible. It’s a time for romance and adventure. For prom night and ghost hunts. It’s a time for breaking up, for falling in love—for finding yourself. Stay up all night with these thirteen short stories from bestselling and award-winning YA authors like Karen McManus, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nina LaCour, and Brandy Colbert, as they take readers deep into these rarely seen, magical hours. Full contributor list: Brandy Colbert, Kathleen Glasgow, Maurene Goo, Tiffany D. Jackson, Amanda Joy, Nina LaCour, Karen M. McManus, Anna Meriano, Marieke Nijkamp, Laura Silverman, Kayla Whaley, Julian Winters, Francesca ZappiaTrade Review'This intriguing anthology...offers an inclusive range of narratives and twisty endings alongside sound lessons about love, joy, and life’s natural changes.' – Publisher's Weekly 'Editor Silverman compiles an impressive collection that explores coming-of-age themes . . . A thoughtful volume that will appeal to a broad range of readers.' – Kirkus Reviews 'Seamlessly brings together some of the biggest names in YA fiction . . . High-interest stories by popular authors make this a first purchase for high school libraries and teen collections.' – School Library Journal"This collection of stories, all set in the nighttime, seamlessly brings together some of the biggest names in YA fiction. The mix of genres and diverse casts allows the collection to address many issues plaguing teens . . . High-interest stories by popular authors make this a first purchase for high school libraries and teen collections." —SLJ “Editor Silverman compiles an impressive collection that explores coming-of-age themes, including the thrill of teenage crushes, the whirlwind of preparing for prom, and the adjustments needed to create a blended family, while also featuring a mix of characters diverse in race, sexuality, and gender identity. … A thoughtful volume that will appeal to a broad range of readers.”—Kirkus Reviews “Multiple genres find a home in this intriguing anthology . . . Representing multiple forms of love—between crushes, friends, pets, and siblings—this group of stories offers an inclusive range of narratives and twisty endings alongside sound lessons about love, joy, and life’s natural changes."—Publishers Weekly “Fresh and interesting . . . There is something here for everyone."—Booklist

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    £8.99

  • Strikes  Volume I

    Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Strikes Volume I

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    £7.99

  • Meet Me by the Rainbow: The Magical Tales of

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    £19.90

  • Scaredy the Scarecrow

    Authorhouse UK Scaredy the Scarecrow

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    £19.94

  • Magical Wonder Tales: King Beetle Tamer and Other

    Floris Books Magical Wonder Tales: King Beetle Tamer and Other

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    Book SynopsisIf Orfeo is to be king, his mother decides, he must sleep outside. And so Orfeo sleeps in the meadow and becomes friends with the animals, birds, insects and beetles. Then one day, he agrees to help a jackdaw return a ruby ring to a princess…King Beetle Tamer is just one of fifteen magical wonder tales in this collection by master storyteller Isabel Wyatt. The stories are full of magic and unicorns, fairies and palaces, roses and gold, which will transport children to a world of faraway places and heroic deeds.Suitable for children aged seven and up, this is a classic collection from the author of The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book.A new revised edition, previously published as King Beetle-Tamer.

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    £9.49

  • The Time-travelling Caveman

    Cornerstone The Time-travelling Caveman

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    Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.*A brand new collection of short stories from the incredible Sir Terry Pratchett!*Imagination is an amazing thing.It can take you to the top of the highest mountain, or down to the bottom of the deepest depths of the sea.This where it took Doggins on his Awfully Big Adventure: a quest full of magic and flying machines. (And the world’s best joke – trust me, it’s hilarious.)It took three young inventors to the moon (where they may or may not have left a bottle of lemonade) and a caveman on a trip to the dentist.You can join them on these adventures, and many more, in this incredible collection of stories . . .From the greatest imagination there ever was.Written for local newspapers when Terry Pratchett was a young lad, these never previously published stories are packed full of anarchic humour and wonderful wit.A must-have for Terry fans . . . and young readers looking for a fix of magic.© Terry Pratchett 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

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    £11.01

  • Badger Publishing Stolen

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    Book SynopsisSnatched from her home by ruthless poachers, baby macaque Bamboo is hurled into the cruel world of the illegal animal trade. Bound in dark cages and forced into performing tricks, Bamboo faces a grim future. Enter Amber, a fearless teenager who can't stand to see animals suffer. She is determined to rescue the macaque and return her to the wild.

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    £9.75

  • Storytime: A Treasury of Timed Tales

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Storytime: A Treasury of Timed Tales

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    Book SynopsisA fabulous large format, full-colour gift book of original timed tales and poems, perfect for sharing at bedtime – or any time. Doogle the dinosaur, Buttons the bear and Cabbage the cat live in Storyland where stories grow on the story tree. One night a storm blows them all away. Join the three friends to find a wicked witch, a dragon with a sweet tooth, bouncing bed bugs, a lonely giant, a frightened ghost, aliens... to name a few, and bring them back safely. This is a top quality collection of magical and familiar everyday stories which tap into early learning skills and will become a family favourite. You can spend as much time as you like in Storyland. Mix and match easy to spot leaf symbols to decide how long.Trade ReviewWonderful collection and beautifully illustrated with much to talk about hidden in the pages * TBC Facebook group *

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    £10.44

  • Once Upon a Hillside

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Once Upon a Hillside

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    Book SynopsisA full-colour gift book of seven original stories which follow the changing landscape of lives on one hillside from the Stone Age to the present day. Six thousand years ago, people first came to the hillside and a story began. A Neolithic girl, Roman twins, a herbalist's daughter, an orphaned bird-scarer, an archaeologist's niece, three children without a home. Each faced their troubles on that ancient downland. All found healing in the place that Granny Down calls home. Wilderness, weather, history, archaeology and folklore infuse each tale. With gorgeous illustrations of the wildlife and surrounding landscape at different points in history, this glorious full-colour, gift book is a celebration of the enduring power of nature and lives well lived.Trade ReviewThe stories read aloud well and the illustration is gorgeous * Nikki Gamble's Book Blast *Sharp and sweet as the thyme-scented breeze… The stories are timeless, each dealing with a child’s concerns of love and family, of making friends and belonging * Historical Novel Review *PRAISE FOR ANGELA McALLISTER: 'Twelve Shakespearean stories rewritten to be accessible to children .... Presented in a richly illustrated gift edition' The Bookseller, on A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories. 'It will make an excellent teaching resource, giving teachers ideas for right through the year to celebrate cultural diversity' Parent Touch, on A Year Full of Stories. 'McAllister's versions of eight stories by Charles Dickens are both fresh and compelling' * The School Librarian, on A World Full of Dickens Stories *

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    £13.49

  • Mouse and Mole: Clink, Clank, Clunk!

    Graffeg Limited Mouse and Mole: Clink, Clank, Clunk!

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    Book SynopsisThree new Mouse and Mole stories about a broken bicycle, moss on the roof and a washing line ghost, helping children to see the fun in everyday life. The stories by Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew are: ''Clink, Clank, Clunk!'', ''Something on the Roof'' and ''A Frisky, Fluttery Ghost''.

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    £11.07

  • The Complete Snowy Stories Collection

    Bonnier Books Ltd The Complete Snowy Stories Collection

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    Book SynopsisWith a classic wintery theme and an eye-catching cover, this beautiful collection is perfect for cosy bedtime stories

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    £9.49

  • Disney: 7 Days of Animal Stories

    Bonnier Books Ltd Disney: 7 Days of Animal Stories

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    Book SynopsisEnjoy 7 animal adventures from the incredible world of Disney!

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    £11.69

  • Adventure Stories for Daring Girls

    Arcturus Publishing Ltd Adventure Stories for Daring Girls

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    Book SynopsisMeet the heroines who don''t wait at home while boys have all the adventures ... This beautifully illustrated collection brings together a selection of classic children''s stories, retold by Samantha Newman. These narratives from around the world showcase strong, charismatic, independent female protagonists who know their own minds, and make their own decisions. Inside you will meet Dorothy Gale, who freed faraway Oz from a terrible tyrant; Hua Mulan, who became a mighty warrior, legendary throughout ancient China; clever and powerful goddess Athena of Greek myth, who went toe-to-toe with Poseidon; and many more. These women strike out on their own with self-confidence, imagination, wit, and courage. They live without restraint or narrowly defined roles. Inspire the world-changing women of the future to dream big, by fueling their imaginations with relatable and aspirational role models. Featuring magical full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, this book belongs on every girl''s bookshelf; ideal for children aged 8+. Stories include: • Gerda and the Snow Queen (Denmark) • Hua Mulan, the Noble Warrior (China) • Heidi''s New Adventures (Switzerland) • Alice in Wonderland (UK) • Dorothy''s Adventure in Oz (USA) • The Tale of Athena''s Great Contest (Greece) • Hinemoa''s Great Swim (Maori, NZ) • Chimidyue and the Butterfly (Colombia/Venezuela) • The Tale of Kind Elena and Lazy Anca (Romania) • The Tale of Odette the Swan Maiden (Germany) • Lykke, the Little Mermaid (Denmark) • Guimara, the Giant Princess (Brazil) • The Maiden and the Falcon (Russia) • Celine''s Best Cake (France) • Princess Kaguya''s Great Adventure (Japan) ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing''s Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children''s stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

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    £13.49

  • Horsing Around

    Ransom Publishing Horsing Around

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    £5.99

  • New Man

    Ransom Publishing New Man

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    £5.99

  • Who's Who: Set Two

    Ransom Publishing Who's Who: Set Two

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    £5.99

  • Moving: Set Two

    Ransom Publishing Moving: Set Two

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    £5.99

  • Abominable Snowman: Book 16

    Hachette Children's Group Abominable Snowman: Book 16

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    Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Four wickedly funny stories from everyone's favourite troublemaker Horrid Henry. This book contains a giant snowman, a very rainy day, a MONSTROUS makeover and an author visit! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories from internationally bestselling author Francesca Simon. Illustrated by Tony Ross, these timeless stories offer an irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, featuring one of the best-loved characters in children's fiction.Discover all Horrid Henry's adventures at https://www.horridhenry.co.uk/ and collect all the books in the range.Trade Reviewthe 14th book in this great series...very funny indeed' THE INDEPENDENT

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    £7.44

  • Rock Star: Book 19

    Hachette Children's Group Rock Star: Book 19

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    Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a bedroom invasion, a fake diary, a SNEAKY biscuit thief and a rock concert!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade Reviewa laugh-aloud romp * IRISH EXAMINER *I always think that Francesca Simon must have such fun writing them. The stories are also scattered with little pen and ink drawings by Tony Ross that capture the chaos of Henry's life and help the action along. I think that the book works well as either read-aloud stories to share, or for children growing in confidence to read by themselves. The short story format is perfect for either approach, so children can take the book in bite-size chunks or parents can limit bedtime reading marathons * THE BOOKBAG *It's wickedly funny! -- Kitty, Age 6 * FIRST NEWS *Henry returns to follow his dreams of endless biscuits, no school and loud music. Can he outwit Perfect Peter? Will he best Moody Margaret? Can he secure a ticket to see the Killer Boy Rats? Great fun and a hit with Gabriella, my six-year-old rocker! * WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY *

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  • Ugly Orges & Terrible Trolls: a Storybook

    Anness Publishing Ugly Orges & Terrible Trolls: a Storybook

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    Book SynopsisThis title features ten fantastic tales of frightful fun. Beware: gruesome fairy tale characters at large...but not all of them are as bad as they seem. Meet a gentle giant and a wise ogre, visit a party that shook the world, and join a troll's search for treasure. Lively drawings by leading children's illustrator Ken Morton bring all the odd and awful individuals to life. It is perfect for reading aloud to young children or for confident readers to enjoy by themselves. If you want to find out who won the ugliest ogre contest, what really happened between the troll and the Billy Goats Gruff, or why giants cannot be trusted with electricity, then this is the book for you! There has been a lot of misinformation over the years about the monsters of legend. Ogres might not be the friendliest of folk, but their cooking is out of this world - and it almost never includes small children. Giants are big, of course, but they are as harmless as kittens - except when they try to do their own rewiring. As for trolls, they couldn't care less about billy goats. The single thing they are interested in is neither hairy nor hooved, it is yellow and shiny - gold. If you want to find out more about the truth behind fairy tale fibs, read on...

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