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Summertime Stories
Enjoy a whole summer of fun with this fantastic collection of 30 short stories - the perfect holiday read for children aged 7 and up. From picnics in the sunshine to daring outdoor adventures, celebrate the excitement and magic of summertime with these fun-filled short stories by Enid Blyton. Ideal for newly confident readers, these entertaining tales are the perfect length for reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton's bestselling short story collections: Springtime StoriesSummer StoriesHoliday StoriesSummer Holiday StoriesStories of Wizards and WitchesChristmas TalesChristmas Treats***Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.
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Threepenny Dreams
Sometimes the worst has to happen . . . Recently widowed, Hannah Firth is still young - young enough to dream of a new life. When her spiteful daughter-in-law uses her as an unpaid servant, Hannah tries to leave, but she is unaware of the depths that Patty's spite will lead her to. Nathaniel King's life is ruined when his landlord's son lays waste to his market garden for a prank - and the resulting feud puts Nathaniel's livelihood at stake. Hannah has only a few coins and dreams of a happier future to sustain her as she tramps the roads and evades pursuit. When she meets Nathaniel, the attraction between them cannot be denied and they join forces. But their enemies have money and powerful allies on their side and will stop at nothing to get rid of them . . .
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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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Watching the Dark.
Banks is back his twentieth mystery – and this time he's investigating the murder of one of his own. Detective Inspector Bill Quinn is killed by a crossbow in the tranquil grounds of a police rehabilitation centre, and compromising photos are found in his room. DCI Banks, brought in to investigate, is assailed on all sides. By Joanna Passero, the Professional Standards inspector who insists on shadowing the investigation in case of police corruption. By his own conviction that a policeman shouldn't be deemed guilty without evidence. By Annie Cabbot, back at work after six months' recuperation, and beset by her own doubts and demons. And by an English girl who disappeared in Estonia six years ago, who seems to hold the secret at the heart of this case . . .
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One Day
'ONE DAY is destined to be a modern classic' - Daily Mirror Twenty years, two people, ONE DAY. The multi-million copy bestseller that captures the experiences of a generation. 'I can imagine you at forty,' she said, a hint of malice in her voice. 'I can picture it right now.' He smiled without opening his eyes. 'Go on then.' 15th July 1988. Emma and Dexter meet for the first time on the night of their graduation. Tomorrow they must go their separate ways. So where will they be on this one day next year? And the year after that? And every year that follows?
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Rainy Day Stories
Pull on your welly boots for these short stories by the world's best-loved story teller. Ideal for children aged 5 and up! In this charming collection by Enid Blyton, children stumble upon secret rooms on rainy days and gnomes pretend they can forecast the weather. The rain may be pouring down in these stories, but there's plenty of mischief and adventure to be found. These classic tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.
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The famous Five
Join the Famous Five - Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog-as they solve three thrilling mysteries! Three Exciting Adventures! • Five Go To Demon's Rocks • Five Have A Mystery To Solve • Five Are Together Again
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The Guardians
He was framed for murder.Now he needs someone on the outside to save him. For 22 years Quincy Miller has sat on Death Row without friends, family or legal representation. He was accused of killing a Keith Russo, a lawyer in a small Florida town. But there were no witnesses and no motive. Just the fact that Quincy was black in an all-white town and that a blood-splattered torch was found in the boot of his car. A torch he swore was planted. A torch that conveniently disappeared from evidence just before his trial.It made no difference. The police photographs of the torch were enough. In the eyes of the law Quincy is guilty and, no matter how often he protests his innocence, his punishment will be death.Finally, after 22 years, an innocence lawyer and minister, Cullen Post, takes on his case. Post has exonerated eight men in the last ten years. He intends Quincy will become number nine.But there were powerful and ruthless people behind Russo's murder. They prefer that an innocent man goes to his death than one of them. They killed one lawyer 22 years ago, and they'll kill another one without a second thought.
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The Outsider ..
A horrifying crime. Water-tight evidence points to a single suspect. Except he was seventy miles away, with an iron-clad alibi. Detective Anderson sets out to investigate the impossible: how can the suspect have been both at the scene of the crime and in another town?
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The Rat-a-tat Mystery
How can the door knocker go rat-a-tat by itself? A cosy house surrounded by snow-covered hills seems the perfect place to spend the Christmas holidays, but the peace is disturbed by unexplained noises. Who could have knocked at the door in the middle of the night? There are footprints in the snow, but nobody there! And what is it that Snubby can hear coming from the cellar? Snubby goesto investigate - and mysteriously vanishes! Barney, Roger, Diana and Snubby love solving mysteries and this is their fifth adventure! The Barney series (also called the Barney 'R' Mysteries because each title begins with the letter R) is all about siblings Roger and Diana Lynton, their cousin Snubby and their circus friend Barney. Together, the four, along with their pets Miranda the monkey and Loony the spaniel, embark on all sorts of adventures - from cracking curious cases to busting smuggling rackets.
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The Ring O Bells Mystery
Why are the bells ringing by themselves?There are strange things going on at Ring O' Bells Hall. Bells start to ring and strange noises are heard in a secret passage. Can it be anything to do with the unfriendly lookingstrangers close by?Barney, Roger, Diana and Snubby love solving mysteries and this is their third adventure! The Barney series (also called the Barney 'R' Mysteries because each title begins with the letter R) is all about siblings Roger and Diana Lynton, their cousin Snubby and their circus friend Barney. Together, the four, along with their pets Miranda the monkey and Loony the spaniel, embark on all sorts of adventures - from cracking curious cases to usting smuggling rackets.
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The Rilloby Fair Mystery
The Green Hands Gang strikes again!Thieves have stolen rare and valuable papers, and seem to have escaped through locked doors and fastened windows. It seems that there is a connection between the gang and the Rilloby Fair where Barney is working.Barney, Roger, Diana and Snubby love solving mysteries and this is their second adventure!The Barney series (also called the Barney 'R' Mysteries because each title begins with the letter R) is all about siblings Roger and Diana Lynton, their cousin Snubby and their circus friend Barney. Together, the four, along with their pets Miranda the monkey and Loony the spaniel, embark on all sorts of adventures - from cracking curious cases to busting smuggling rackets.
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The Rubadub Mystery
Great Explosions in Hush-Hush Bay!'Roger, Diana and Snubby read the headline while on holiday at the 'Three Men in a Tub' Inn. Who is the enemy agent at the top-secret submarine harbour? Could it be the professor? Or the conjurer who gives Barney a job and says he can trace his father? And what part does the inn porter play in the mystery?Will Barney finally find his father?The Barney series (also called the Barney 'R' Mysteries because each title begins with the letter R) is all about siblings Roger and Diana Lynton, their cousin Snubby and their circus friend Barney. Together, the four, along with their pets Miranda the monkey and Loony the spaniel, embark on all sorts of adventures - from cracking curious cases to busting smuggling rackets.
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The Ragamuffin Mystery
What does the secret code in the letter mean? How Roger, Diana and Barney laugh to see Snubby looking like a ragamuffin! But no one laughs when they hear a bearded man has snatched away Snubby's letter. The bearded stranger is masquerading as an expert on rare birds. Where has he come from? What is he up to? And why is the letter so important to him? They must find out,but it may already be too late...Barney, Roger, Diana and Snubby love solving mysteries and this is their sixth and last adventure! The Barney series (also called the Barney 'R' Mysteries because each title begins with the letter R) is all about siblings Roger and Diana Lynton, their cousin Snubby and their circus friend Barney. Together, the four, along with their pets Miranda the monkey and Loony the spaniel, embark on all sorts of adventures - from cracking curious cases to busting smuggling rackets.