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Five Go Adventuring Again Book 2
The Famous Five told as a graphic novel for the first time ever. Ideal for anyone who loves Tintin, Asterix or Dogman. All the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. Brilliantly retold, designed and illustrated by a talented father-and-son team of graphic novel experts. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age. It's the holidays and after bad school reports, Julian, Dick, Anne and George are stuck indoors with a tutor. But nothing can stop the intrepid young cousins exploring. The discovery of a secret passage might help them escape their lessons - but could it lead them into more trouble? Join the adventure!
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Five on a Treasure Island Book 1
The Famous Five told as a graphic novel for the first time ever. Ideal for anyone who loves Tintin, Asterix or Dogman. All the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. Brilliantly retold, designed and illustrated by a talented father-and-son team of graphic novel experts. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age. It's Julian, Dick and Anne's first visit to Kirrin to meet their cousin George - never call her Georgina! - and her loyal dog Timmy. Exploring together, they discover the location of some ancient family treasure marked on a hidden map. They must work quickly to find it as they are not the only ones searching for it . . . Join the adventure!
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Animal Stories
This is the perfect book for any wildlife enthusiast: a unique selection of over twenty stories and extracts about the animal kingdom, from the very finest writers of the genre. This carefully selected collection features writers as diverse as Rudyard Kipling, John Steinbeck, Charles Darwin, Ted Hughes, Ernest Hemingway, Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo himself. Illustrated throughout with detailed etchings, this is a fantastic introduction to many great writers and a great present for any animal-loving child.
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Mighty- One The Wizard And Other Stories
Mighty-One the Wizard has spirited away the king's daughter - will the King be able to get her back? Meet characters like Caroline the doll, Mrs Well-I-Never and Nippy the goblin in these delightful short stories by your favourite author. Exciting tales and fantastic adventures await you on every page. Other stories in this volume: The Three Wishes The Little Pixie-Cat Mr Stamp-About's Hat Mr Twinks Hurries Up! The Spell That Didn't Stop The Boy Who Broke His Promises and many more...
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Enchanted World 5: Bizzy and the Bedtime Bear
Voyaging into the Land of Sleepovers sounds like a dream come true for the Faraway fairies but their task soon becomes a terrifying nightmare. Recovering the Bedtime Bear from the Sleepeez who live there won't be easy. Especially when the Faraway Fairies are accused of being "party poopers". They need to put this adventure to bed quickly when Talon the Troll is ready to take advantage of any mistake.
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The Mystery Of Holly Lane
A fantastic children's crime story from the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. Money has been stolen from a bungalow called Hollies, and now all the furniture has gone! Who could the thief be? Fatty and the Find-Outers are on the case, but it looks as though Mr Goon might solve the mystery first ...Can the children solve the case, find the money and bring the villains to justice? All will be revealed in The Mystery of Holly Lane. The Mystery series follows the adventures of 'The Five Find Outers'- Pip, Bets, Larry, Daisy and Fatty, as they solve the most unusual crime cases with the help of their dog Buster. Enid Blyton is arguably the most famous children's author of all time. Thanks to series such as The Wishing-Chair, The Faraway Tree-, The Mysteries, The Famous Five and The Secret Seven, she has sold over 400 million books in more than 40 languages worldwide. Her Mysteries stories have charmed generations of children - and they are as popular today as they have ever been.
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Creepella Von Cacklefur: Ride for Your Life
Breakout star Creepella von Cacklefur is back in another fur-raising adventure.The fair has come to mysterious valley, Creepella is looking to forward a fun, thrilling day of rides and games with her family and friends. But one spooky rollercoaster seems to be making everyone who rides it disappear. Creepella is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery but what will happen when she rides the coaster herself?
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The Mystery Of The Strange Bundle
A fantastic children's crime story from the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. What was in the strange bundle that Mr Fellows was seen carrying in the dead of night? Someone else wants to get hold of it too. Join the gaing as they get to the bottom of The Mystery of the Strange Bundle. The Mystery series follows the adventures of 'The Five Find Outers' - Pip, Bets, Larry, Daisy and Fatty, as they solve the most unusual crime cases with the help of their dog Buster. Enid Blyton is arguably the most famous children's author of all time. Thanks to series such as The Wishing-Chair, The Faraway Tree-, The Mysteries, The Famous Five and The Secret Seven, she has sold over 400 million books in more than 40 languages worldwide. Her Mysteries stories have charmed generations of children - and they are as popular today as they have ever been.
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Tinkle Double Digest No 64
A Tinkle Double Digest is two Tinkle Digests in one volume. These include the best stories of Tinkle over the years.
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Geronimo Stilton: The Coliseum Con
The Pirate Cats are up to no good again! This time, Bonzo and company travel to Rome, Italy in the year 80 AD to the opening of the Colosseum, Rome's largest amphitheater. The evil felines want the world to think it was they who designed the Coliseum and infiltrate the Senate by posing as nobility. Geronimo and friends must hop into their speedy time machine and expose the cats' wily plot, all the while taking in historical landmarks and breathtaking moments of history.
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The Story Of India For Children
Beautiful illustrations and a very interesting reading. Good rendition of history for young children. It is not a textbook, but a book every child will want to see and read.
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Fairy Tales Of Hans Christian Andersen
"The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" is a magnificent collection of 40 of his most magical works, including "The Little Mermaid", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Tinderbox" as well as lesser-known delights such as "The Shepherdess and The Chimney Sweep", "The Teapot and The Goblin at the Grocer's". Unlike many other dull and stilted translations, this collection of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales captures the freshness and sparkle of Andersen's original Danish text. Beautifully illustrated with exquisite watercolours and edged and picked out in sumptuous gold, the "Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" is a book for both young and old to treasure and the perfect gift for children. The "Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" begins with an introduction that sets Andersen in the context of earlier and contemporary storytellers and those he has influenced, such as J. K. Rowling. This biographical introduction provides a fascinating account of 'the fairytale of my life' as Andersen described it, backed up with photographs and Andersen's own artworks. The publication date of the "Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" is set to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Andersen's birth.