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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Classic Fiction
When a grumbling volcano causes Moominvalley to flood, the Moomins
escape by boat, finding refuge on a floating theatre. Adventures
abound when the theatre casts adrift leaving Moomin,The Snorkmaiden
and Little My marooned. Will they all be reunited before the final
curtain?
An adapted and illustrated edition of Henry James's The Portrait of
a Lady, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Also includes a QR
code for the free audiobook! Isabel Archer has left her home in
America to travel around Europe. Fiercely independent, Isabel
expects to find adventure, but she certainly doesn't expect to find
love. Meeting Gilbert Osmond in Italy changes everything. But is
there more to this charming man than meets the eye? And will the
life Isabel has found truly be the one she wants? About The
American Classics Children's Collection: From fancy parties with
Gatsby in 1920s New York to sailing the ocean in search of the
monstrous white whale Moby Dick - discover 10 iconic American
classics adapted for children aged 7+.
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Day to Day
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Sophia David; Illustrated by Laurie O'Grady
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"One cold and windy autumn evening many years ago a newspaper
parcel was found on the doorstep of the Home for Moomin Foundlings.
In that parcel I lay, quite small and shivering with cold." So
begins the remarkable Memoirs of Moominpappa, a book written to
delight his dear son Moomintroll and friends. What follows is a
story about storytelling itself. Moominpappa weaves one fabulous
tale after another, writing at night to read aloud by day and
featuring not only the fearless, adventurous author but also the
fathers of Sniff and Snufkin - the rather muddled Muddler and the
carefree Joxter. Add to this mix the genius inventor Hodgkins and a
grand finale in which Moominpappa rescues a shipwrecked Moominmamma
from the waves and the fun becomes irresistible. The Memoirs of
Moominpappa, was first published in the UK in 1950 under the title,
The Exploits of Moominpapa. In the early 1960s Tove Jansson
substantially revised this text, redrawing pictures and reinstating
her preferred title. This is the very first time the revised
edition has become available in the UK.
"A stodgy parent is no fun at all. What a child wants and deserves
is a parent who is sparky" Danny has the most marvellous and
exciting father anyone ever had. He can repair any car or machine
that people bring to him, loves going on adventures with Danny and
tells him incredible stories around the stove in the cozy caravan
they call home. The land around them belongs to Mr Hazell, a rich
bully who NOBODY likes, not one-little bit. So, Danny and his
father concoct a daring plot that will give Mr Hazell the greatest
shock of his life. But can they pull off this level of
mischief-making without getting caught...?
Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite
detective club! This fantastic bumper collection contains Secret
Seven books 1-3, with illustrations by Tony Ross. Book 1: The
Secret Seven (first published in 1949) It's their first adventure
and the Secret Seven super-sleuths are already on the trail of a
mystery! The gang are dressed in disguise, following a lead to a
spooky old house in the snow... Book 2: Secret Seven Adventure
(first published in 1950) When a priceless pearl necklace goes
missing the Secret Seven are first off the mark to catch the thief!
Why? Because they saw him making his escape! Now all they have to
do is find the necklace ... Book 3: Well Done, Secret Seven (first
published in 1951) The Secret Seven have a new meeting place - a
treehouse! But someone else is using it too. The gang are furious,
but then they learn the intruder is in big trouble and needs their
help. Can the Seven come to the rescue ...? These timeless stories
are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective
series.
Since its beginnings as a series of stories told to Kenneth Grahame's young son, The Wind in the Willows has gone on to become one of the best-loved children's books of all time. The timeless story of Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger, brought to vivid life by Ernest H. Shepard's illustrations, has delighted readers of all ages for more than eighty years.
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The Iron Man
(Paperback)
Ted Hughes; Illustrated by Chris Mould
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Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most
exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published. The Iron Man
came to the top of the cliff. Where had he come from? Nobody knows.
How was he made? Nobody knows. Mankind must put a stop to the
dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he
cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space
threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds
a way to save the world. 'Stunning.' WRD Magazine 'Whether you're
already a fan of this classic children's story or a new reader,
this wonderful new version is a real treat.' BookTrust 'Gripping .
. a classic.' Phillip Pullman 'A visionary tale.' Michael Morpurgo
'One of the greatest of modern fairy tales.' Observer
Adapted and illustrated to introduce children and students to the
works of Shakespeare! The Tempest is one of the most popular plays
of William Shakespeare. The play is set on a remote island
inhabited by Prospero, the banished Duke of Milan, and his
daughter, Miranda. Prospero, now a magician, uses his magic to
control the spirits of the island. With the help of the spirit
Ariel, he conjures a tempest in the sea to draw in his brother,
Antonio, and Alonso, King of Naples, who had unlawfully stolen his
dukedom. The play revolves around Prospero's attempt to restore
himself and his daughter to their rightful position. Includes a QR
code for the FREE audiobook! The easy-to-read narrative and
comic-style illustrations are a great way to introduce children and
students to the story before approaching the original texts.
Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world has won legions of fans since the first Illustrated Edition of the Harry Potter novels was published in hardback in 2015, becoming a bestseller around the world. This irresistible smaller-format paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban perfectly pairs J.K. Rowling's storytelling genius with Jim Kay's illustration wizardry, bringing the magic of Harry Potter to new readers with full-colour pictures and a handsome poster pull-out at the back of the book. This edition has been beautifully redesigned with selected illustration highlights, and is packed with breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters - including Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Professor Trelawney. The fully illustrated edition is still available in hardback.
Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this inspired reimagining will captivate wizards and Muggles alike, as Harry, now in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, faces Dementors, death omens and - of course - danger.
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