That naggy voice in her head said, "Don't do it."but she did. She ran away from unloving, controlling parents. She switched places with another girl.

Now Chessie Bligh lives in an imaginary world, an invisible world, a fantasy world with magic spells. She's stumbled into a lost civilization.the world of elves.

Flying horses, murderous wraiths, levitating pyramid stones, gnomes, magical staffs, fantasy rooms, .these are just some of the awe inspiring things Chessie gets to see and experience.

But Chessie is unaware that the evil Elf Wizard Nictus lurks nearby. He tries to kidnap her and her puppy, Wuggbert. Nictus is intent upon conquering the lost kingdom to declare himself ruler. Chessie is the key to his success.

Follow Chessie's journey. Will she find parental love, a lost civilization, treasure, magical powers? As Chessie and Wuggbert venture down the trail she's about to discover
.a painful past
.a wondrous future
She's coming.the elf is coming.

It's the smelliest winter Brit can remember - the heating is broken, and the toilets have frozen solid! Will Brit have to crawl into the icy, pongy sewer, or can his BIG new friend help him fix the heating system in time?

Take in the knowledge and wisdom of a wise old oak tree as he shares with beautiful illustrations, science facts and folk tales what he has learned in his 500 years on earth. My arms stretch out all day long. I can be climbed, but I'm not a mountain. What am I? I am Oakheart, the oldest tree in the forest! Did you know that trees can talk to each other? Or that the oldest living thing is a tree? Let the ancient and mysterious Oakheart, the oldest and wisest tree in the forest, lead you through this enchanting guide to trees. In The Secret Life of Trees, Oakheart the Brave shares his own experiences as well as what he has heard on the wind and the things whispered to him by animals over his long life, beginning with his start as a tiny acorn buried underground by a mouse. Learn all about: How trees grow and survive The different parts of trees, inside and out, and what they do The many different types of forests and trees of the world The tallest, oldest, biggest and widest trees The creatures and organisms that depend on trees Why trees are so important to humans Tips on how to help trees thrive Tree folklore from around the world This collection of delightful traditional stories and engaging facts will impart a love of nature, and inspire you to look after the world around you. Whimsical and detailed illustrations have pride of place in magical tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book that you will pore over time and again.

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this magical edition of The Princess and the Goblin.

Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the goblins from under the mountain?