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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Classic Fiction
Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic
adventures! This slipcase, using original artwork, contains all six
original Mary Poppins stories: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes
Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door, Mary Poppins in the Park, Mary
Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane / Mary Poppins and the House Next Door
(2-in-1 edition). When their new nanny, Mary Poppins, arrives on a
gust of the East Wind, greets their mother, and slides up the
banister, Jane and Michael’s lives are turned magically upside
down. You can now read all six of these wonderfully original tales
about Jane and Michael’s adventures with the magical Mary
Poppins. In each book Mary takes the children on the most
extraordinary outings: to a fun fair inside a pavement picture; to
visit Uncle Andrew who floats up to the ceiling when he laughs; on
a spectacular trip to see the Man-in-the-Moon! With her strict but
fair, no-nonsense attitude, combined with amazing magical powers,
things are never straightforward with Mary Poppins! But she has
only promised to stay until the wind changes… Beautifully
presented in a slipcase with original artwork, this is the perfect
gift to be enjoyed all year round.
Celebrate all things Ravenclaw with this glorious collection of
beautifully crafted House Editions in hardback. The sumptuously
foiled presentation case emblazoned with the Ravenclaw eagle
contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series in a
spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and
illustrations by artistic wizard and Kate Greenaway Medal winner
Levi Pinfold. Home to the wise, Ravenclaw house has produced some
of the most famous witches and wizards in history, including Luna
Lovegood and Filius Flitwick. The seven lovingly designed covers
are individually decorated with enchanting details that capture
favourite house themes from each novel. Charming vignettes of the
Ravenclaw eagle in a series of playful poses across the seven book
spines complete the decoration scheme. An exclusive artwork print
depicting house founder Rowena Ravenclaw wearing the Ravenclaw
diadem makes for a highly collectable keepsake. The seven books in
this collection are accompanied by a magical miscellany of exciting
feature articles, quizzes and fascinating fact files packed with
trivia about the history and alumni of Ravenclaw house - ideal to
dip into and enjoy time and time again. More than twenty exclusive
illustrations capture the magic of Ravenclaw house and favourite
characters - Luna Lovegood, Professor Trelawney, Cho Chang,
Gilderoy Lockhart, Filius Flitwick and many more ... A must-have
collection for Ravenclaws young and old, this Ravenclaw House
Editions box set is the perfect tribute to the house famed for its
wit, learning and wisdom and is sure to be treasured for years to
come.
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an
easy-to-read level for all ages! When their parents die, sisters
Olga, Masha and Irina are left to look after their beautiful family
home. Each sister longs for more from life: Olga and Irina want to
return to Moscow, while Masha is miserably married to a man she
does not love. Then their brother, Andrey, marries the demanding
Natasha, who is determined to make changes - and not for the
better. Will the sisters be able to hold onto what they hold dear,
or will they lose everything? About The Russian Classics Children's
Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the
blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the
famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for
children aged 7+.
It's a warm summer's afternoon when young Alice first tumbles down
the rabbit hole and into the adventures in Wonderland that have
kept readers spellbound for more than 150 years. Part of the
Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound,
pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.
These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book
lover. This edition is brought to life by Sir John Tenniel's
legendary illustrations in black and white, and with an afterword
by Anna South. Collected here are Lewis Carroll's two classics -
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass - in
which Alice encounters the laconic Cheshire Cat, the anxious White
Rabbit and the terrifying Red Queen, as well as a host of other
outlandish and charming characters.
Christmas Eve is SO exciting that Peter Rabbit and his sisters
can't sleep! But, he knows that Father Christmas will only visit
when they're all fast asleep. And this year he's wished for an
extra special present, will he manage to fall asleep in time? The
perfect Christmas story for younger readers. A joyful tale, told
through the eyes of Beatrix Potter's most well-loved characters,
with illustrations filled with charm, warmth and humour.
Fire up young readers' imagination and creativity with this classic
story featuring added STEAM activities. Frances Hodgson Burnett's
enchanting tale is retold with vivid and engaging new illustrations
- and at the end of every chapter, there are exciting new science,
technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities, themed
around the events in the book. The activities range from simple
puzzles to fun, dynamic experiments, so there's something for every
enquiring mind. It's the ideal combination of wonderful story and
stimulating science fun.
When the crooked Dr Pipt uses his patented Powder of Life on Scraps
the Patchwork Girl, a terrible accident turns Unc Nunkie and
Margolette into marble statues. With no magic powder left to
restore them, it is down to Ojo the Unlucky and Scraps to find the
five ingredients needed to brew up another batch. But the Land of
Oz a big place - can one unlucky Munchkin rescue his uncle and save
the day? Book 7 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey
through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these
beloved timeless classics.
A Sunday Times and Daily Telegraph Book of the Year 'Fans of The
Letter for the King will be delighted with its sequel' Sunday Times
'Action-packed drama' Daily Mail One of the King's most trusted
knights has vanished in the snow, so young Sir Tiuri and his best
friend Piak must journey into the shadowy heart of the forest to
find him. The Wild Wood is a place of mysteries, rumours and
whispered tales. A place of lost cities, ancient curses, robbers,
princesses and Men in Green. As the darkness surrounds him and
reports grow of secret plots and ruthless enemies, Tiuri finds
himself alone and fighting for survival - caught in a world where
good and evil wear the same face, and the wrong move could cost him
his life... 'Thrilling' Metro ' Deserves readers of all ages'
Sunday Express
Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.
This edition of The Wizard of Oz includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Jane Yolen.
In a terrifying instant of darkness, a tornado snatches up Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto, whirling them on the wild wind out of Kansas and straight to Oz.
In this wondrous world of sorcery and danger, Munchkins, flying monkeys, talking mice and fighting trees, all Dorothy wants to do is go home...
Together with the Scarecrow who wants a brain, the Tin Man who wants a heart, and the Cowardly Lion who wants courage, Dorothy and Toto must follow the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of the Emerald City. But before the wizard of Oz will grant their wishes, Dorothy and her friends must do the impossible--Destroy the all-powerful Wicked Witch of the West....
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Macbeth
(Paperback)
William Shakespeare; Retold by Helen Street; Illustrated by Charly Cheung
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What he hears will change everything. Egged on by his wife, he
decides to kill in order to gain the Scottish crown. How many
people will have to die in Macbeth's pursuit of power? With armies,
ghosts and magic against him, will Macbeth survive in this tale of
greed and betrayal? Getting the crown is one thing - keeping it is
quite another.
Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad.
Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. On account of his size and being some cripple kid.
But greatness comes in all sizes, and together Max and Kevin become Freak The Mighty and walk high above the world.
An inspiring, heartbreaking, multi-award winning international bestseller.
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Carrie's War
(Paperback)
Nina Bawden; Illustrated by Alan Marks; Foreword by Emma Carroll; Introduction by Michael Morpurgo
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One of the most loved and enduring wartime novels, Carrie's War is
a modern classic. WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY MICHAEL MORPURGO AND
ILLUSTRATIONS BY ALAN MARKS 'A touching, utterly convincing book'
JACQUELINE WILSON 'Poignant and realistic . . . Carrie's War
captures the true reality of war for a child, and it doesn't
sentimentalise war' SHIRLEY HUGHES, GUARDIAN 'I did a dreadful
thing, the worst thing of my life, when I was twelve and a half
years old, and nothing can change it' It is wartime and Carrie and
her little brother Nick have been evacuated from their London home
to the Welsh hills. In an unfamiliar place, among strangers, the
children feel alone and find little comfort with the family they
are billeted with: Mr Evans, a bullying shopkeeper and Auntie Lou,
his kind but timid sister. When Carrie and Nick visit Albert,
another evacuee, they are welcomed into Hepzibah Green's warm
kitchen. Hepzibah is rumoured to be a witch, but her cooking is
delicious, her stories are enthralling and the children cannot keep
away. With Albert, Hepzibah and Mister Johnny, they begin to settle
into their new surroundings. But before long, their loyalties are
tested: will they be persuaded to betray their new friends? This
collection of the best children's literature, curated by Virago,
will be coveted by children and adults alike. These are timeless
tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared
across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some
will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love,
whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The
Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of
Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E.
Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway
Children), Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Little Princess,The Secret
Garden) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover
Virago Children's Classics.
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Heidi
(Hardcover)
Spyri Johanna
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Little Miss Giggles and Little Miss Shy are going to a festival!
The friends are so excited about their first trip to a festival
where there'll be music, face painting, fun activities and food.
They pitch their tent and get ready to enjoy it the family-friendly
fun, along with friends like Mr Small, Mr Tall and Mr Greedy. But
will Little Miss Shy be able to overcome her self-consciousness and
embrace all the fun of the festival? The Mr Men and Little Miss
Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved characters on
trips and activities that children will recognise from their own
lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a 'Where's Walter' feature
with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and
interactive reading experience for children aged 2 years and up.
Equipped with a magical word that can transform them into whatever
they want, Kiki Aru and the ever-vengeful Ruggedo set out to take
over the Land of Oz. Meanwhile, Dorothy and her friends are on a
mission to find the greatest ever gift for Ozma's birthday. But
when the Emerald City is threatened and the two parties meet, whose
magic will prevail? Book 13 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum.
Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends
with these beloved timeless classics.
One of the world's greatest writers is introduced to a new audience
through this accessible retelling with lively illustrations. Marcia
Williams first introduced a generation of children to the works of
Charles Dickens through her masterful comic-strip retellings in
Oliver Twist and Other Great Dickens Stories, with lifetime sales
of over 125,000 copies. Now, she brings Dickens' beloved characters
to a fresh audience with a new series of short novels. Meet Oliver,
Fagin, Nancy and the Artful Dodger in this splendidly accessible
adaptation of Oliver Twist, illustrated throughout in Marcia's
lively style.
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.
Luise has ringlets. Lottie has braids. Apart from that they look exactly the same. But they are sure that they have never set eyes on each other in their lives. When the two girls meet at a summer camp and discover the secret behind their similarity, they decide to switch places. Everyone is fooled (apart from the dog) and, despite a few mistakes and misadventures, everything goes to plan for Luise as Lottie and Lottie as Luise - until their father meets a young, beautiful woman and things start to unravel... Funny, moving and affectionate, The Parent Trap has twice been adapted for film - but the book remains one of the great classics of German children's literature.
A commemerative pop-up book to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication of Frank L. Baum's classic story 'The Wizard of Oz'. See a whirling tornado whisk Dorothy off in the first page, meet a melting Wicked Witch and experience the stunning Emerald City centrefold.
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