The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the seige of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden Horse and his many adventures on his long journey home to Greece. With a beautiful introduction by best-selling author Michelle Paver, and additional endmatter including an author profile, who's who, activities, glossary and more.

Take a trip into Wonderland with Alice, sing along with the twinkling stars and take a snooze with Sleeping Beauty in Bedtime Stories and Lullabies, a CD of popular stories, lullabies and rhymes. With a running time of approximately 60 minutes, it's perfect listening for little ones who are ready for bed! Stories, lullabies and rhymes: Sleeping Beauty Alice in Wonderland The Nightingale Tom Thumb The Emperor's New Clothes The Frog Prince Thumbelina The Goose Girl Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Wee Willie Winkie Star Light, Star Bright All the Pretty Horses All through the Night Hush Little Baby Bye, Bye Bunting Diddle, Diddle Dumpling Rock-a-Bye Baby Frere Jacques

Never leave a yummy pudding lying around! Dad makes a pudding that tastes like a whole raft of lemons and a night on the sea. But then he does something really silly. He goes for a nap and leaves Julian in charge. Bad idea. Before he knows it, Julian's in a sticky situation. And that's just one of his many adventures, which involve catalogue cats, cave-boy teeth . . . and a new next-door neighbour!

A stunning collection of mystical fairy tales, Blackberry Blue is packed with picturesque moments that will bewitch readers - Booktrust Step into a magical world of enchanted forests, talking animals and wicked witches . . . These six magical stories will thrill and enchant you. Watch Blackberry Blue rise from the bramble patch; follow Emeka the pathfinder on his mission to save a lost king; join Princess Desire as she gallops across the Milky Way on her jet-black horse. These beautifully written and original stories will delight readers of all ages, and the stunning illustrations by Richard Collingridge will take your breath away. Gavin's six stories are spooky, engaging and refreshing in their originality. Complemented by Richard Collingridge's atmospheric illustrations, this lovely book deserves to become a classic. - Marilyn Brocklehurst, Bookseller

It's the epic battle of brains against manes. Which side are you on? It's a question as old as time itself: which is better, the zombie or the unicorn? This all-original anthology edited by Holly Black (Team Unicorn) and Justine Larbalestier (Team Zombie) makes strong arguments for both sides in the form of spectacular short stories. Half of the stories portray the strengths--for good and evil--of unicorns, and half show the good (and really, really badass) side of zombies. Contributors include many bestselling authors, including Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Maureen Johnson, Meg Cabot, Scott Westerfeld, and Margo Lanagan. This anthology will have everyone asking: Team Zombie or Team Unicorn?

Paul Jennings is the master of the unpredictable and one of Australia's top-selling authors, hugely popular both with children and their teachers. This collection of thirteen of his best stories takes us from a world stuck on fast- forward to a boy who is truly stuck on a girl. Not to mention another eleven weird yarns.

Mary Ann Hoberman and Michael Emberley have added Aesop's fables to their bestselling and award-winning series. Rediscover familiar tales and find new favorites in this delightful collection--these are fables as you've never seen them before! Aesop's fables are perennial favorites with parents, teachers, librarians, and kids alike, and this collection includes both beloved tales such as "The Ant and the Grasshopper" and "The Lion and the Mouse," as well as less familiar but equally charming stories like "The Peacock and the Crane." While there are many other editions of Aesop's fables, most include the traditional text and either focus on a single story or include hundreds of fables. Mary Ann's rhyming text coupled with Michael's lively art offers a more approachable and kid-friendly retelling of each tale, and fables are a perfect fit for the YRTM format.

I'm uncovered . . . I try to hide my nakedness with my hand. But it doesn't work. Everyone can see.

Also on show . . . Bad rabbit habits. Rapt - in toilet paper. Birds with teeth. A live face on the wall.

From the one and only Paul Jennings.

Ontdek ’n wonderwêreld van stories en stemme!

Die 25 verhale in hierdie opwindende bloemlesing is spesiaal uitgesoek om tot moderne jongmense se leef-, taal- en ervaringswêreld te spreek. Daar is romantiese stories, liegstories en lagstories, stories wat jou sal laat naels kou, en ernstiger verhale om jou uit te daag en jou te laat nadink.

Hierdie lekkerleesbundel bevat verhale deur van die bekendste en mees bekroonde Afrikaanse skrywers asook ’n handvol opwindende nuwe stemme, insluitend: Johan Bakkes, Chris Barnard, Willemien Brümmer, Christo Davids, E.K.M. Dido, Carina Diedericks, Nelia Engelbrecht, Willem Fransman, Maya Fowler, J.M. Gilfillan, Erns Grundling, P.J. Haasbroek, Jaco Jacobs, Elsa Joubert, Wendy Maartens, Elias P. Nel, Modikwagae Joseph Pholo, Riana Scheepers, Solet Scheeres, Braam van der Vyer, Jan van Tonder, Paul C. Venter, Fanie Viljoen en George Weideman.

- Nasionaal voorgeskryf vir Afrikaans EAT Graad 10 (Kortverhaalbundel)

- Bevat agtergrondinligting oor elke skrywer, asook ’n inleiding by elke verhaal.

- Pre- en postlees-aktiwiteite en -vrae

- Volledig uitgewerkte antwoorde

- ’n Woordelys met literêre terme

- ’n Woordelys met eksamenterme

A collection of short stories compiled to appeal to the male reader. Its aim is to encourage and motivate readers and help meet literacy needs.

A ghost that haunts the outside dunny; a pair of embarrassing underpants; glue that will stick anything; a mix of manure that makes hair fall out; a magic lipstick, two musical ghosts - spooky stories with a surprise ending every time.

Die 30 splinternuwe kortverhale in hierdie bundel is geskryf deur 25 uiteenlopende skrywers – van bekende jeugboekskrywers soos Martie Preller, Leon de Villiers, Jaco Jacobs, Zulfah Otto-Sallies en Fanie Viljoen tot opwindende nuwe stemme soos Marietjie Vos en Christo Davids (beter bekend as Errol van 7de Laan).

WHAT if you stumbled upon a boy who could talk to animals? WHY is a hitchhiker both a saviour and a threat? HOW can a man see without using his eyes? SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY TALES OF MAGIC, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE.