Unexpected. Unrequited. Forbidden. Eternal. Everyone has their own love story. And in a twist of fate, four extraordinary love stories combine over the course of a romantic Valentine's Day in Medieval England. Miles and Shelby find love where they least expect it. Roland learns a painful lesson about finding and losing love. Arianne pays the price for a love so fierce it burns. And for the first - and last - time, Daniel and Luce will spend a night together like none other. Lauren Kate's Fallen in Love is filled with love stories . . . the ones everyone has been waiting for. True love never says goodbye . . .

Celebrate Pancake Day with the Mr Men and Little Miss! Little Miss Fun is organising a Pancake Day celebration for all her friends. With pancake making classes and a pancake day race, there's plenty of messy mayhem and tasty treats to be had! But will the Mr Men and Little Miss manage the greatest feat of the day and flip the biggest pancake in the world? Children will love celebrating Pancake Day with this laugh-out-loud story book all about pancakes! Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including sports day, a visit from the tooth fairy, Halloween and Chinese New Year.

The perfect Christmas present for Rainbow Magic fans! Come along with Rachel and Kirsty for six enchanting adventures with Chrissie the Wish Fairy and Elsa the Mistletoe Fairy! When the friends meet Chrissie the Wish Fairy, they must stop Jack Frost's naughty goblins from stealing Chrissie's three magical wish items. Without her magical items, Chrissie can't make Christmas wishes come true and children everywhere will be disappointed! Next, they must help Elsa the Mistletoe Fairy to find her missing magical objects. Jack Frost has stolen them and the Fairyland Royal Christmas Gala will be ruined if they don't get them back! Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Do YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic and collect all the books in the range.

Jani is ʼn nuuskierige en avontuurlike meisie wat mal is oor die buitelig.

Een someraand, terwyl sy vuurvlieë jag, word sy verras deur ʼn besonder helder vuurvlieg. Maar toe die vuuvlieg haar byt is sy minder beïndruk. Daardie aand in die bed gebeur ʼn vreemde ding. Jani begin in die donker skyn!

Sy besef dat om die enigste mens te wees wat gloei, haar die bespotting van die skool gaan maak. Hoe gaan sy hierdie geheim vir haar klasmaats wegsteek?

Ontdek die aangrypende verhaal van Jani en haar unieke avontuur in hierdie betowerendegevul met spanning en emosie.

Here's a book with something new - you read to me! I'll read to you! We'll read each page to one another - you'll read one side, I the other. A unique book 'in two voices' that uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, repetition, short sentences) to invite young children to read along with an adult. Each of the twelve short stories fit on one spread and features childlike themes - family, friendship, pets and seasons. With clear, colour-coded typography and amusing illustrations, this collection is sure to entertain.

"A touching poetic exploration of budding sexuality, the mysticism of religion, and family dynamics. Shraya's text and Neufeld's illustrations capture the confusion, innocence, and de3lusions of adolescence bang on."?Brian Francis, author of "Fruit"

"I am often mistaken for a girl. Not just because I like to wear dresses or makeup. I don't mind. My parents are from India and here is not quite home. School isn't always safe and neither is my body. But I feel safe in my love for God. And God loves hair."

First self-published to acclaim in 2011, Vivek Shraya's first book, now published by Arsenal Pulp Press for the first time, is a collection of twenty-one short stories following a tender, intellectual, and curious child of Indian origin as he navigates the complex realms of sexuality, gender, racial politics, religion, and belonging. Told with the poignant insight and honesty that only the voice of a young mind can convey, "God Loves Hair" is a moving and ultimately joyous portrait of youth that celebrates diversity in all shapes, sizes, and colors. A Lambda Literary Award finalist in the category of children's books. The stories are accompanied by the award-winning full-color illustrations of Juliana Neufeld.

Vivek Shraya is a multimedia artist, working in the mediums of music, performance, literature, and film. He is also author of "She of the Mountains."

This text presents lively short stories by major authors, first published in the Young Telegraph.

Uncover the stories from one of the greatest-novelists of all time in this beautiful anthology of tales from Charles Dickens, rewritten and adapted in an accessible way for children. This book introduces children to eight of Dickens' greatest works, accompanied by beautiful, colorful illustrations that breathe new life into these timeless classics. Includes favorites such as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. A timeline at the back shows when each story was written, and gives facts about Dickens' life. Revisit your favorite Dickens stories and introduce his legacy to next generation of readers with this beautiful first introduction to some of the greatest stories all time. Includes: Oliver Twist The Old Curiosity Shop David Copperfield Great Expectations Hard Times A Christmas Carol Nicholas Nickleby Tale of Two Cities The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

A leprechaun is sighted in small-town New Hampshire. A city boy becomes a hero in prehistoric Sweden. An elf prince tries to reward a girl who wishes he'd just leave her alone. In these and other delightful stories, magical adventure appears in the most unexpected places!

Instead of Three Wishes is a captivating collection of witty and sparkling fantasy stories from the Newbery Honor author of The Thief.

Ages 10+

Bestselling author Chris Grabenstein and the Mystery Writers of America bring together twenty peerless puzzles—from bestselling authors such as Peter Lerangis, Stuart Gibbs, Lauren Magaziner, Kate Milford, and, of course, Grabenstein himself—in an anthology of mystery short stories that invite readers to try to unravel the riddles themselves.

From tales of hapless superheroes and stolen squirrel monkeys to murderous triplets and haunted basements, these thrilling, puzzling, and hilarious cases have one thing in common—YOU get a chance to be the detective before the author reveals the solution.

With twenty never-before-published mystery stories, this collection will leave young detectives sleuthing for more!

Short, easy-to-read stories ideal for capturing the attention of toddlers Playful illustrations fill every page perfect for keeping toddlers entertained and engaged Includes 10 classic stories, fairy tales, and rhymes designed to delight your little one during story time Wonderful gift for any occasion: birthdays, holidays, and more! Collect the series for every milestone!

'Isla Fisher is hilarious' DAVID WALLIAMS

'Charming, funny, delightful' DAVID BADDIEL

Yo ho ho, me hearties. Marge is back! This time there's a baby on the loose.

Meet Zara, the naughty little cousin, who never sleeps and loves to steal treasure. Marge thinks she's a pirate and maybe she's right.

But will the imaginative babysitter be on her best behaviour? And can Jemima save the day at her uncle's wedding?

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

Specifically designed for GCSE coursework assignments, this collection contains pre-20th- and 20th-century stories arranged in thematic pairs. Activities and coursework have been pitched at the right interest range and level for GCSE.

Selected works of humour and criticism by a revered American master.

Beloved by millions, Mark Twain is the quintessential American writer. More than anyone else, his blend of scepticism, caustic wit and sharp prose defines a certain American mythos. While his novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is still taught to anyone who attends school and is considered by many to be the Great American Novel, Twain's shorter stories and criticisms have unequalled style and bite.
In a review that's less than kind to the writing of James Fenimore Cooper, Twain writes: "Every time a Cooper person is in peril, and absolute silence is worth four dollars a minute, he is sure to step on a dry twig. There may be a hundred handier things to step on, but that wouldn't satisfy Cooper. Cooper requires him to turn out and find a dry twig; and if he can't do it, go and borrow one." It's difficult to imagine anyone else writing in quite this style, which is why Twain's legacy only continues to grow.

For the Seven Oaks friends, there is always something to do. Whether they're singing along with Pokey Porcupine's harmonica or playing soccer with Jumper Rabbit, everyone is having fun and learning all sorts of things. These seven stories show how practising the 7 Habits makes this possible for the whole Seven Oaks Community. From learning how to take charge of their own lives to discovering how balance is best, the Seven Oaks friends have tons of adventures and find out how each and every kid can be a happy kid!