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Molly Mischief, My Perfect Pet
Trouble and impishness abound in this irresistible new series by the author & illustrator of the MR. MENIn this first book in the Molly Mischief series, Molly wants a pet – a big pet. But Molly being Molly, mischief is never far away!Molly decides that an elephant would be her perfect pet- so she brings
The King Who Banned the Dark
There was once a little boy who was afraid of the dark. There`s nothing unusual about that. Most children are afraid of the dark at one time of another. But this little boy was a Prince, and he decided that when he became King, he would do something about the dark. He would ban it.
The Big Stink
Charlie, a notorious cheese thief, is a mouse on a mission.Ever since he was little, he had got in spots of bother with the law. He had pinched Parmesan, crept off with Camembert and robbed Roquefort!Charlie is planning his biggest mission yet – to steal a cheesy sculpture from The Museum of Art! After a
Life of Shakespeare
Carefully researched and energetically written by the pioneering editor of the plays, Nicholas Rowe, himself one of the most distinguished tragedians of his age, this biography is the source for most of the facts and some of the legends of Shakespeare`s life. Rowe interviewed widely to collect as much reliable information about Shakespeare as he
Harrier
โ€The British designed and built the Harrier, the most successful vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft ever made. Combining state-of-the-art fighter plane technology with a helicopter`s ability to land vertically the Harrier has played an indispensable role for the RAF and Royal Navy in a number of conflicts, most famously the Falklands War. Jonathan Glancey`s biography is a
Dinosaur Farm
Jack and his pet dino-dog get up early each morning to tend to the duties on the dinosaur farm. First the pterodactyl eggs need collecting. Then the triceratops need to be let out to graze. Of course the diplodocus need a good scrub after their mud bath – they do get very messy! As the
Dinosaur Beach
* The sequel to the hugely popular Dinosaur Farm * By award-winning author Frann Preston-Gannon, author of How to Lose a Lemur, The Journey Home and Deep Deep Sea * A beautifully illustrated picture book with all of the fun of the holidays Pack your bags get away to sun, sand, surf and Stegosourus. It`s
Sleeping Beauty: A Mid-Century Fairy Tale
Young Annabel lives in the 1950s and dreams of a future with jetpacks, flying cars and robots. However, little does she know that she is living under an evil spell that could mean she has no future at all…When the curse is fulfilled on her 16th birthday and she falls asleep for 1000 years, her
Shattered Lives: Children Who Live with Courage and Dignity
โ€Shattered Livesโ€ bears witness to the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and highlights the effects of early traumatic episodes. Chapters take the form of letters to a child capturing their life experiences, hugely impacted by sexual abuse, parental substance misuse and loss, leading to feelings of shame, rejection and worthlessness. Batmanghelidjh
I Used to Know That: Stuff You Forgot from School
A Sunday Times top-ten title in 2008 and a bestseller ever since, I Used to Know That has continued to delight readers with its pages of forgotten facts from our school days. Now available in paperback, this great gift book has been repackaged with a fresh jacket design for anyone new to the series, and
Remember, Remember (The Fifth of November): The History of Britain in Bite-Sized Chunks
A bestseller in 2008, Remember Remember has continued to enlighten and entertain readers wanting to brush up on their history. Now available in paperback, this much-loved gift book has been repackaged, to be enjoyed by those new to the series or old fans alike. Lively, exciting, full of great stories and humorous asides, this book
My Grammar and I (or Should That be `Me`?): Old-School Ways to Sharpen Your English
A runaway hit and Sunday Times bestseller in 2008, My Grammar and I has continued to grow in popularity, becoming the go-to guide for grammar. Repackaged with a fresh jacket design, this much-loved gift title is now available in paperback, for new readers and fans of the series alike. My Grammar and I offers amusing
I Before E (Except After C): Old-School Ways to Remember Stuff
A โ€Sunday Timesโ€ top-ten titles in 2007 and a bestseller ever since, โ€I Before E (Except after C)โ€ has continued to inform and entertain its many readers. Now available in paperback, this delightful gift book has been repackaged with a fresh jacket design for new readers and fans of the series alike. Offering reminders of
Three Men in a Boat
Incompetence, embarrassment and general disaster- no it`s not PMQs, it`s a trip down the Thames! Three hapless fellows and a world weary dog decide they need a holiday from their exhausting hypochondria. Hilarious mayhem ensues.
How to Think Like Sherlock: Improve Your Powers of Observation, Memory and Deduction
`You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.` Such were the words of the master detective Sherlock Holmes to Dr Watson, as he noted how his friend failed to implement Holmes`s techniques. In How to think like Sherlock you will learn how to increase your powers of observation, memory, deduction and reasoning
Men and Sheds
It has been said that a shed is to a man what a handbag is to a woman – both contain all the essentials for surviving in the modern world and in the same way that no decent man would ever consider looking in a woman`s handbag uninvited, so no reasonable woman would dream of
Willnot
In the woods outside the town of Willnot, the remains of several people have been discovered, unnerving the community and unsettling Dr Lamar Hale, the town`s doctor and town conscience. At the same time, Bobby Lowndes mysteriously reappears in his hometown, at Hale`s door. Over the ensuing months, the daily dramas Hale faces as he
Hillstation
Dreaming of escape from his remote village in the Himalayan foothills, Rabindra entreats the gods to send him an English bride. When a saucy English dance troupe arrives on the run from a Bombay crime boss, Rabindra believes that his prayers have been answered. Except that they have no interest in marrying anyone. As the
The Three Little Princesses
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Meet the three little princesses! Phoebe, Pruella and Pip are looking forward to their father the King`s birthday celebration – but
