A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear! Nuwan works at the library, delivering books. One day, he accidentally takes away a very valuable key that’s been …
The Magic Faraway Tree is the second story in the Faraway Tree series by the world’s best-loved children’s author, Enid Blyton. Come on a journey full of magic and adventure! Join Joe, Beth and Frannie as they take their cousin Rick on a an adventure he’ll never forget up the Magic Faraway Tree! Along with their friends Moon-Face, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy, the children tumbl…
Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic story follows the life of the orphaned Mary Lennox as she adapts to life with her mysterious uncle on the Yorkshire moors. It is only upon the discovery of a hidden garden that Mary's life and her view of the world is irrevocably changed, and her own strength revealed to her. Reclusive and obstinate, spoiled, and without a friend in the world, Mary's quest for …
A classic tale from Enid Blyton’s magical Faraway Tree series with exciting new full-colour illustrations from Alex Paterson – perfect for new readers! The Land of Silly School is where Dame Snap teaches naughty elves, pixies and fairies. But Joe, Beth, Frannie, Connie soon discover that the lessons are very silly indeed! How will they escape strict Dame Snap? The Magic Faraway Tree h…
Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. Equinus the Spirit Horse crashes through the forests of the Forbidden Land, stealing the life force of other creatures. Tom must dodge the Ghost Beast's flying hooves and take the fragment of Amulet that Equinus guards - or Tom's father will remain a ghost for ever.…
'This, O my Best Beloved, is a story . . .' How did the Leopard get his spots? Or the Rhinoceros his skin? How was the Alphabet made? And why does the Cat walk by himself? Rudyard Kipling’s magical, witty Just So Stories is guaranteed to delight, whether you are familiar with the tales or discovering them for the first time. `Just So Stories was the first book I ever truly loved’ â…
Here is a book no Christmas stocking should be without, a book that positively distils the spirit of the season. The title poem, familiar to children and adults the world over, introduces a collection of stories and verse with a Christmas theme, guaranteed to engage and amuse readers young and old.
Nobel Prize winner Rudyard Kipling's enchanting tale has captured the hearts of children for generations and has been adapted countless times. This tale explores the experiences of an unusual boy called Mowgli, raised in the Jungle by a pack of wolves. With threats and danger lurking around every corner, join this unlikely hero on his quest to find where he truly belongs. In this story, fami…
Motherless Sara Crewe is sent home from India to school at Miss Minchin's. Her father was very rich and she became a student of the show - a little princess. Then her father dies and her fortune disappears, and Sara must learn to cope with her changing circumstances. His strong character allows him to struggle successfully against newfound poverty and the ridicule of his peers.
This classic children's tale continues to delight and mesmerise over a century since its first publication in 1908. Enter a world full of enthralling animals and their remarkable adventures in this beloved tale, discovering the challenges and the rewards of true friendship. Packed full of twists and turns and featuring a host of colorful illustrations, this is a story that children will never f…