A diverse and engaging collection of literature from different cultures within the UK, including short stories, extracts from novels, drama and poetry, as well as writing from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A vivid and contemporary collection which offers a rich diversity of perspectives on British society.

When the bell rings and school is finished for the day, the walkers are finally set free. For ten blocks they have no-one telling them what to do; they can talk about bogies, skateboard, plan dramatic escapes, make jokes, face bullies, and hear about the school bus that fell from the sky... In ten stories (one per block), find out what really happens on the walk home from school, when there are no parents or teachers to supervise (or stop the fun!). From hilarious escapades to brave challenges, join the walkers for one journey and many, many detours...

*Now a live-action BBC series* From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and The Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their own. Contains six delightful stories that children will come back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From exploring a hospital after Ellen falls off her bike to chasing after Mirror-Belle's magic ball, going to the seaside and joining the unusual pets club, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. This book contains the following stories: The Flying Horse The Magic Ball The Sea Monster's Cave The Unusual Pets Club Swan Lake The Sleepwalking Beauty

*Now a live-action BBC series* From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle and The Magic Shoes is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their own. It contains five delightful stories that children will come back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on adventures. From going to ballet class to staying at Ellen's grandparents' house, causing mischief with their furry friends, having fun at Halloween and taking the princess test, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. This book contains the following stories: The Magic Shoes The Golden Goose Prince Precious Paws Which Witch The Princess Test

A selection of brilliant folk tales about heroines from all around the world. In these stories it's the girls who save the day through their courage, cunning or kindness - whether they are facing up to wolves, demons, dragons, enemy tribes, or the sun itself! Handsome princes need not apply - these girls are doing it for themselves. With stories from every corner of the world (from Cameroon to Scotland, India, Japan and the Americas) this inclusive anthology of girl power is stunningly illustrated in paper-cut style.

Guest Authors The Second Collection contains stories and tales carefully selected from rarely read and virtually unknown authors. These ten stories and tales are guaranteed to enthrall, amuse, entertain, and mystify you. This Second Collection targets all those everywhere who are young at heart for their reading enjoyment. The contributing authors in this Collection are Morty Fied Storie, Kenny "The King" Karr, Smoke N. Gunn, Rupert "Rip" Tile, Anna May Shon, U.B. Smartt, A. Lee Inn, Gemini Gemelos, "Bum" P. Rode, and Sandford "Sandy" Beach. Do you dare? Have you the courage to read this book? Within these pages you can climb the world's highest mountain, travel the beautiful island of Jamaica, know how The West Was Won, take a Wedding Trip, plan for a Skip Day from school, glimpse at the world of Twins, be initiated into futuristic robotic applications with The Genius, explore the inside world of The Repo Man, and more. Go ahead, take a deep breath, dive in, and enjoy.

A delightful collection of 12 stories that revolve around the experiences and problems of a bright and charming four-year-old named Timothy Joe.

'Isla Fisher is hilarious' DAVID WALLIAMS

'Charming, funny, delightful: Marge is the babysitter all children would wish for' DAVID BADDIEL

Whistles at the ready. Marge is off!

Have you met Marge? She has rainbow hair, tells wild stories and she's the best babysitter in the whole world.

Things do SOMETIMES go off the rails when Marge is around but Jakey and Jemima don't mind that. After all, no one else could rescue a train, help Jakey's wobbly tooth or cause chaos at the zoo!

The third fun family story in the MARGE IN CHARGE series, written by actor & comedian Isla Fisher and illustrated throughout by Eglantine Ceulemans.