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Stanley's Fire Engine (Stanley Ser.)
by William BeeStanley keeps his fire engine in tip-top condition - it has to be ready for anything! Join Stanley and Peggy as they rescue Little Woo (and his teddy) from a tree, extinguish Charlie's annual barbecue and help to make sure a spectacular fireworks show goes off safely with a bang and a sparkle. It's another busy day for Stanley and friends!
Stanley's Garage (Stanley #2)
by William BeeRing! Ring! Another phone call for Stanley's Garage - but can he fix all the cars with problems today?There's an overheating radiator, a flat tyre, and a bit of an oily mess! What a job for Stanley and his pick-up truck.Join Stanley and friends for a mucky adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...
Stanley's School (Stanley Ser.)
by William BeeIt's another busy day for Stanley and friends. At Stanley's School, Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin enjoy storytime, playtime, measuring, and painting - all in one day! The perfect story for little ones who are about to start nursery or school.
Stanley's Train (Stanley Ser.)
by William BeeStanley is taking Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin somewhere special for the day. He prepares the train early in the morning and then, with a chuff, chuff, chuffety-chuff they're off!Little Woo has a beach ball, Benjamin has a toy boat and Sophie has a rubber ring. Where could they be going?Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful new story from William Bee.
Jim (Joy Street Bks.)
by Hilaire BellocAward-winning illustrator Mini Grey turns her inimitable hand to Hilaire Belloc's classic cautionary tale of Jim: who ran away from his Nurse and was eaten by a Lion!First published in 1907, Belloc's wickedly funny poem describing the sad end of Jim is fabulously illustrated in a magical picture book edition. This is darkly comic, word of warning about the dangers of being spoiled is the perfect tongue-in-cheek corrective for little ones who have been a little overindulged!
The Novel of the Century: The Extraordinary Adventure of Les Misérables
by David BellosGUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017'Never mind those self-help manuals urging that some classic novel may change your life; in this sparkling study of the birth, growth and afterlife of Hugo's evergreen blockbuster, David Bellos argues that Les Misérables already has' Boyd Tonkin, Economist'Any reader who hasn't yet embarked on Hugo's book might be converted to the idea by this one' Daniel Hahn, SpectatorThe extraordinary story of how a simple tale of love and revolution, the poor and the downtrodden - Victor Hugo's beloved classic Les Misérables - conquered the world.There has never been a book like it. It is the most widely read and frequently adapted story of all time, on stage and on film. But why is Les Misérables the novel of the century? David Bellos's remarkable new book brings to life the extraordinary story of how Hugo managed to write his epic novel despite a revolution, a coup d'état and political exile; how he pulled off the deal of the century to get it published, and set it on course to become the novel that epitomizes the grand sweep of history in the nineteenth century. Packed full of information about the background and design of Les Misérables, this biography of a masterpiece nonetheless insists that the moral and social message of Hugo's ever-popular novel is just as important for our century as it was for its own. The Novel of the Century is a book as rich, remarkable and long-lasting as the novel at its heart.Les Misérables is available as a Penguin Classic, in an acclaimed new translation by Christine Donougher, with an introduction by Robert Tombs.
Wanted: Prince Charming (Race Ahead With Reading #10)
by A.H. BenjaminPrincess Reverie never stops daydreaming about her Prince Charming. But she never seems to find him! Join in with her hilarious attempts to find her true love.Race Ahead with Reading is the perfect introduction to reading chapters with brand new page turning reads in five short bite size chapters, to encourage children to take the driving seat with their reading.
The Unicorn Legacy: Tangled Magic
by Kamilla Benko"A sparkling page-turner full of surprising twists, clever girls, and magical wonders!" -Tui Sutherland, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire seriesFrom the creator of The Unicorn Quest series, a wondrous new series set in the magical land of Arden, full of unicorns and mystery!Magic pulses bright in Arden, a world where humans who craft magic have been at war and separated for hundreds of years. Now a new era has dawned, the unicorns have returned, and the prime minister has decreed that apprentices from all four guilds will learn in the newly formed Unicorn Academy. But peace is tenuous: As rumors spread of dark magic and of unicorns disappearing, twelve-year-old apprentice Olivia Hayes is caught between her joy at newfound magical abilities at the academy and proving to everyone that her older sister, Laurel, is NOT a unicorn poacher. She and her friends must untangle the truth and the secrets of the past to spin a stronger future-or else the unicorns of Arden may be lost forever. This sweeping middle grade fantasy is about friendship, choice, and the ties that truly matter.
Magic Bunny: Chocolate Wishes (Magic Bunny #1)
by Sue BentleyThe magic continues in a brand new series from the author of the bestselling Magic Kitten!Fluffy white bunny Arrow is the keeper of the magic key that keeps the meadow lush and beautiful so that many bunnies can live there happily. But the key is under threat and so Arrow must flee the meadow to keep it safe and hide in our world. Can Arrow find a little girl to look after him and be a special friend?
Magic Bunny: Dancing Days (Magic Bunny #5)
by Sue BentleyThe magic continues in a new series from the author of the bestselling Magic Kitten!Adorable black and white spotted bunny Arrow is the keeper of the magic key that keeps Moonglow Meadow lush and beautiful so that many bunnies can live there happily. But the key is under threat and so Arrow must flee the meadow to keep it safe and hide in our world. Can Arrow find a little girl to look after him and be a special friend?
Magic Bunny: A Splash of Magic (Magic Bunny #2)
by Sue BentleyFluffy white and brown bunny Arrow is the keeper of the magic key that keeps Moonglow Meadow lush and beautiful so that many bunnies can live there happily. But the key is under threat and so Arrow must flee the meadow to keep it safe and hide in our world. Can Arrow find a little girl to look after him and be a special friend?
Magic Bunny: Classroom Capers (Magic Bunny #4)
by Sue BentleyThe magic continues in a new series from the author of the bestselling Magic Kitten!Adorable silver-blue bunny Arrow is the keeper of the magic key that keeps Moonglow Meadow lush and beautiful so that many bunnies can live there happily. But the key is under threat and so Arrow must flee the meadow to keep it safe and hide in our world. Can Arrow find a little girl to look after him and be a special friend?
Magic Kitten: A Puzzle of Paws (Magic Kitten #11)
by Sue BentleyA purrfect series filled with chaos, adventure and magic spells!Rosie is devastated when her mum and dad tell her that when they move to their new, smaller house that there won't be any room for her new pets. She's going to have to re-house them all! Then Rosie discovers cuddly black kitten Flame and suddenly Moving Day doesn't seem so bad...The twelth adventure in this bestselling sparkly series.
Magic Kitten: Picture Perfect (Magic Kitten #14)
by Sue BentleyA purrfect series filled with chaos, adventure and magic spells!Orla is very excited about entering the local photo competition - especially since it's her chance to show that she can be as good at something as her sister. When she forgets to even take the lens cap off the camera, though, it isn't a good sign! But when little chocolate-brown kitten Flames comes into the picture, it looks like Orla's dreams of winning the competiton might just come true . . .
Magic Kitten: Firelight Friends (Magic Kitten #9)
by Sue BentleyKara is so excited to be at adventure camp for the summer - she'd thought about it every day at school! But when some bullies at the camp start playing mean tricks on both Kara and her new dorm mates, she starts to wish she hadn't left home this summer after all. Then Kara discovers cute tiny white kitten, Flame and suddenly adventure camp starts to look a lot more fun...The tenth adventure in this addictive, sparkly new series.
Magic Kitten: A Circus Wish (Magic Kitten #6)
by Sue BentleySadie is so excited to be attending the local circus youth group, especially since she seems to have a real talent for all the acrobatics! Sadie's best friend Jenny, isn't quite as good as Sadie and becomes jealous and cold towards her. Sadie really doesn't know what to do until she finds a lonely coal black kitten...
Magic Kitten: Seaside Mystery (Magic Kitten #10)
by Sue BentleyRainbow Magic with whiskers!When Maisie moves to the seaside with her mum and dad she feels desperately lonely. Her best friends at home seem to have forgotten about her and her new school doesn't even start for a couple of weeks yet. Then one day on the beach, Maisie finds a tiny tabby kitten with big emerald eyes who looks just as lonely as she does, and suddenly a magical summer looks to be on the horizon . . .
Magic Kitten: Sparkling Steps (Magic Kitten #7)
by Sue BentleyRainbow Magic with whiskers!A wonderful mix of kittens, magic and friendship - perfect for young girls of 6+.Olivia has not been welcomed by the other girls at the prestigious ballet school Yew Lodge, who are jealous of her dancing. Then Olivia discovers loveable blue-grey kitten Flame and suddenly, magically, things start to look up . . .
Magic Kitten: Moonlight Mischief (Magic Kitten #5)
by Sue BentleyThe fifth Magic Kitten title in this charming new series.Flame is prince and heir to the Lion throne but he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who killed his parents and is trying to claim Flame's throne for his own. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long for fear of his uncle finding him. So Flame travels from family to family in various kitten guises using his, often chaotic, magic spells to help those who need it along the way.Eve really doesn't want to spend half-term away from home helping at her parent's friend's cattery. Not only is she away from all her friends but Alison the girl who lives there, doesn't seem to like her at all! But then a tiny kitten with silky sandy-coloured fur turns up who is VERY different from all the cats in the cattery and Eve's half-term suddenly becomes a magical one...
Magic Kitten: A Christmas Surprise (Magic Kitten #13)
by Sue BentleyA Christmas special in this purrfect series filled with chaos, adventure and magic spells!A wonderfully festive Christmas mix of kittens, magic and friendship - perfect for young girls of 6+.Molly is dreaming of a perfect Christmas this year with snow, yummy food and lots of presents! In fact, Molly's so overexcited that she seems to keeps getting in trouble with everyone.But then fluffy snow-white kitten Flame appears and suddenly it looks like Molly's biggest Christmas wish might possibly come true . . .
Magic Kitten: A Glittering Gallop (Magic Kitten #8)
by Sue BentleyRainbow Magic with whiskers!A wonderful mix of cute kittens, magic and friendship - perfect for young girls of 6+.Zoe is not impressed that her mum has sent her away to spend the summer at her gran's house - she wanted to spend it horse riding at home. But when magic calico-coloured kitten Flame appears in the orchard behind the house, Zoe's summer begins to gallop by!
Magic Kitten: Star Dreams (Magic Kitten #3)
by Sue BentleyFlame is heir to the Lion throne but though powerful he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who is trying to claim the throne. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long. Flame travels from place to place in various kitten guises using his own special brand of magic to help children who need it along the way...Jemma really wants to win the dance audition to win a place at A-One stage school. But she doesn't see how she can when she has to stay at home and help her mum look after her younger brother and sister. But suddenly when a tiny tabby kitten with crackling whiskers turns up, it all seems possible...
Magic Kitten: Double Trouble (Magic Kitten #4)
by Sue BentleyFlame is heir to the Lion throne but though powerful he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who is trying to claim the throne. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long. Flame travels from place to place in various kitten guises using his own special brand of magic to help children who need it along the way... Kim can't wait for her cousin Mia and her cousin's Siamese cat, Bibi, to visit. But when they turn up neither cousin nor cat are half as nice as Kim remembers and proceed to make Kim's summer miserable. But when Kim discovers a tiny silver tabby kitten with emerald green eyes looking up at her in her garden shed, things seem to magically get better...
Magic Kitten: A Summer Spell (Magic Kitten #1)
by Sue BentleyFlame is prince and heir to the Lion throne but he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who killed his parents and is trying to claim Flame's throne for his own. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long for fear of his uncle finding him. So Flame travels from family to family in various kitten guises using his, often chaotic, magic spells to help those who need it along the way... Lisa isn't happy that she has to stay with her aunt in the country for the summer - she's going to be so lonely and bored. But then one morning she finds a tiny ginger kitten in her aunt's barn and suddenly Lisa's summer looks much brighter...
Magic Kitten: A Summer Spell (Magic Kitten #21)
by Sue BentleyFlame is heir to the Lion throne but though powerful he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who is trying to claim the throne. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long. Flame travels from place to place in various kitten guises using his own special brand of magic to help children who need it along the way... It's Abi's first term at boarding school and class bully Keera Moore is picking on her. Abi doesn't know what to do until one day, she comes across an old store cupboard with sparkles flying from under the door. And inside is a fluffy black-and-white kitten...