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• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

War and Peace: A Historical Novel, Volume 1... (Collins Classics)

Soon to be a major TV series, airing in 2016. ‘War & Peace’ is a masterpiece – an epic portrait of Russian society and its descent into the Napoleonic Wars, which has inspired love and devotion among its readers for over a century.

Deadlock (Kelsey And Lambert Ser. #09)

A Kelsey and Lambert novel. Has Chief Inspector Kelsey meet his match at last?

A Violent End (Kelsey And Lambert Ser. #07)

A Kesley and Lambert novel.

Final Moments (Kelsey And Lambert Ser. #06)

A Kesley and Lambert novel.

Scent of Death

Two sisters’ bodies are discovered near the industrial town of Cannonbridge. As detectives Lambert and Kelsey investigate the double murder, they find themselves upsetting the locals.

Cold Light of Day (Kelsey And Lambert Ser. #04)

A Kesley and Lambert novel.

Last Walk Home (Kelsey And Lambert Ser. #03)

A Kelsey and Lambert novel.

Every Second Thursday (Kelsey And Lambert Ser. #02)

A Kesley and Lambert novel.

A Fortnight by the Sea

A beach holiday is ruined by a murder, committed with a cyanide-sprinkled sandwich.

Element of Chance

A standalone mystery from the author of the Kelsey and Lambert series.

In Loving Memory

A standalone mystery from the author of the Kelsey and Lambert novels.

Family and Friends

A standalone mystery from the author of the Kelsey and Lambert series.

Nicotine

From the much acclaimed author of MISLAID and THE WALLCREEPER, a fierce and audaciously funny novel of families—both the ones we’re born into and the ones we create—a story of obsession, idealism, and ownership, centered around a young woman who inherits her bohemian late father’s childhood home.

The Rift Uprising: The Rift Uprising Trilogy, Book 1 (The Rift Uprising trilogy #1)

What’s the difference between the monsters you fight against and the monsters you fight for?

You Already Know: Twelve Erotic Stories

Eleven stories from bestselling erotica and erotic romance author, Charlotte Stein, exploring all of the filthy fantasies and forbidden loves that her work is renown for.

Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Snow and White and Red Rose (PDF)

A traditional tale from Germany, about two sisters and their friendship with a bear, who turns out to be not at all what he seems. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions.

Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper:The Emperor’s New Clothes (PDF)

A traditional tale originating from Denmark about a vain king, who'll do anything to dress to impress, even if it ends up making him look rather silly! Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale. Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions

Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: The Fisherman and his Wife (PDF)

A traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. When a fisherman catches a magical fish, he has the chance to change his fortune, but will his wife's dissatisfaction put everything at risk? Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions

Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Dick Whittington (PDF)

A fun, lively retelling of the traditional tale of Dick and how he hopes to change his fortune by travelling to London. But the big city is not paved with gold after all, and Dick's life is still hard, until he meets a curious cat, and suddenly his world changes. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends

Beauty And The Beast: Band 13/topaz (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Collins Big Cat, Band 17, Diamond: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (PDF)

Follow the tangled love stories of Beatrice, Benedict, Hero and Claudio in Shakespeare's classic and much-loved comedy. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the literary heritage

Collins Big Cat, Band 17, Diamond: THE WINTER’S TALE (PDF)

Alan Gibbons movingly retells the ultimate story of jealousy. When King Leontes banishes his whole family, after suspecting his wife's infidelity, he destroys everything that matters to him. But, even utter devastation can be healed with the gift of time and a little love. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the literary heritage

Collins Big Cat, Band 17, Diamond: ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA (PDF)

A beautiful and powerful, retelling of the ultimate love story, between Anthony and the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra. But when war reopens old wounds, even a love as strong as theirs will struggle to survive. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage

Collins Big Cat, Band 17, Diamond: The Fall Of Julius Caesar (PDF)

Reacquaint yourself with Shakespeare's classic tale of power, control and leadership. When ruler Julius Caesar is offered more and more honours, and gains more and more power, there's only one way to put a stop to him. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage

Collins Big Cat, Band 18, Pearl: HAMLET (PDF)

A wonderfully creative retelling of Shakespeare's famous tale of revenge. When Hamlet's father unexpectedly dies and his mother quickly remarries his uncle, something doesn't feel right. A warning from a ghost sets in motion a terrifying investigation to uncover the truth. But at what cost? Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage