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Magic Ponies: Riding Rescue (Magic Ponies #5)
by Sue BentleyAfter a horse-riding scare, Gina has lost all her confidence and wants nothing more to do with riding. But when magic pony Comet turns up at the pony rescue centre that her mum runs, Gina starts to discover her love of horses comes cantering back!
Jo's Boys: And How They Turned Out - Primary Source Edition
by Louisa May AlcottThe fourth and last book about the March family.Ten years after the school at Plumfield was founded, there is now a college, built with a legacy from old Mr Lawrence. All Jo's original children are grown young men, scattered around the world, and graceful young women with high ambitions. But young men face as many troubles as children do, and they are still 'Jo's boys'.
Love, Aubrey
by Suzanne LaFleurSomething terrible has happened. Eleven-year-old Aubrey is on her own.'It was fun at first, playing house. Nothing to think about but T.V and cheese. A perfect world.'She's determined to hide away and take care of herself, because facing the truth is too much to bear.'I couldn't let anyone know that I was alone. I was staying right here.'But with the love of her grandmother and the letters she writes, can Aubrey begin to see that even though she's lost everything - all is not lost?
Magic Puppy: Sparkling Skates (Magic Puppy #13)
by Sue BentleyA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!Lauren is biggest wish is to be an ice skater and wants to join the Ice Skating Academy with her friends to practice and become the best she possibly can. But her mum and dad don't think that she will be dedicated enough. How can Lauren prove them wrong? A magical twinkle of hope appears in the form of fluffy Scottie Dog puppy, Storm...
Spy Pups: Treasure Quest (Spy Pups Ser. #1)
by Andrew CopeOur favourite canine secret agent Lara has two brand-new puppies! And they're ready for an adventure at Aunt Aggie's smuggler's cottage, with its creaky floorboards and dark hidden tunnels . . . Especially when there's an ancient castle nearby with a legend of hidden gold.Soon the Spy Pups are sniffing out an underground adventure - can they reach the treasure in time?
Magic Ponies: Seaside Summer (Magic Ponies #6)
by Sue BentleyJessie Starkling is really worried when no one turns up to her family's circus by the sea. But when lovable spotted pony, Comet comes ashore, Jessie's seaside summer looks like it might turn out to be a real splash!
Loving Spirit: Hopes (Loving Spirit #3)
by Linda ChapmanEllie works really hard at the stables. Her only comforts are her beautiful horse, Spirit, and the friendship of her cousin Joe. When it looks like both might be taken away from her, will Ellie have the strength she needs to survive? And will her magical bond with Spirit be unbreakable - or not?A beautifully tender story, that will enrapture girls with a passion for horses or a taste for romance.
Nim's Island (The\nim Ser. #1)
by Wendy Orr Kerry MillardNim lives on a beautiful island in the middle of the wide blue sea with her father, Jack, an iguana called Fred, a sea lion called Selkie and a turtle called Chica. But when Jack disappears and disaster threatens her home, Nim must be braver than she's ever been before. And she needs help from her friends . . .Delicious adventure-fantasy for readers aged 8+.Illustrated by Kerry Millard.
Loving Spirit: Dreams (Loving Spirit #2)
by Linda ChapmanSpeak to me. I'm here. I'll listen.Life is not as lonely as it once was on the farm where Ellie was sent to live after the loss of her parents. She has Joe and Luke, the boys on the farm who thrill her and confuse her in their own different ways. And she has Spirit - the beautiful grey horse with whom she shares the most incredible connection. They speak to each other; they trust each other. Soon Ellie discovers she can connect with the other horses in the yard in the same amazing way - except for one.Is she being distracted by life on the farm or this horse trying to tell her something she doesn't want to hear?The second book in this stunning and emotional new series.
The Velveteen Rabbit: Or How Toys Became Real (Sturdy Storybks.)
by Margery Williams Matt JonesOnce there was a velveteen rabbit who longed to be Real. He was owned by a boy who loved him more and more every day, even when the rabbit's velveteen coat grew old and shabby and worn. Then one day something magical happened, and the rabbit's wish began to come true...
Magic Puppy: Friendship Forever (Magic Puppy #11)
by Sue BentleyEvery little girl's brand new favourite character!Tyra's house has been flooded and she and her family have to stay with friends. Things start to look up when fluffy akita magic puppy, Storm, floats by But Dale, the son of the friends they're staying with, doesn't like Storm. What will Tyra do?
The Last Castaways
by Harry HorseOn holiday in Saltbottle, Grandfather and Roo discover the Unsinkable, the boat which took them to the North Pole in the first book, lying in a sadly dilapidated state and up for sale. At the auction, the short-sighted auctioneer accidentally sellsthe boat to Roo - sold to the old lady in the brown fur coat! Now they have to find the money and the Captain suggests a fishing trip to the Great Cod Banks in the Forgotten Sea. Off they go, but the trip ends in disaster when the boat sinks and Grandfather and Roo are cast away on a desert island. They find their own Man Friday (called Tuesday) but he turns out to be a film director staying in a luxury hotel. Meanwhile, the Captain has found the treasure and rescued the Unsinkable.
The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka: Charlie And The Chocoolate Factory; Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakeCharlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator together in a single bumper volume with phizz-whizzing new Roald Dahl branding!In CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Mr Willy Wonka opened the gates of his amazing factory to Charlie Bucket, our hero, and four repulsive children. They are Augustus Gloop (greedy), Veruca Salt (spoiled), Violet Beauregard (gum-chewer) and Mike Teavee (TV addict). Next, in CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELVEVATOR, Charlie and his family find themselves orbiting the Earth with Mr Willy Wonka. WHOOSH! So grab your gizzard! Hold your hats! Pay attention please. Mr Wonka wouldn't like to lose any of you at this stage of the proceedings . . .Listen to CHARLIE and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.
Where Bear?
by Sophy HennFrom a major new picture book talent comes a deceptively simple and exquisitely illustrated story about a little boy and his bear and finding a place called home. Told with humour and warmth, 'Where Bear?' will capture the heart of its reader.
Skylanders Mask of Power: Book 6 (Skylanders)
by Onk BeakmanBased on the characters from the smash hit Skylanders video games, Stump Smash Crosses the Bone Dragon is the sixth installment of the exciting and hilarious Mask of Power series.The Giggling Forest has been reduced to tears, the Skylanders have been double-crossed and Master Eon has been kidnapped! Step forward Stump Smash to head into battle - against one seriously angry dragon!
Emily of New Moon: A Virago Modern Classic (Emily Trilogy #1)
by L. M. MontgomeryEmily Starr has never known what it is to be unloved. But when her father dies, she is left in the care of her mother's family. Emily is a stranger to the proud Murrays, none of whom think they can cope with such a heartbroken, headstrong girl. They decide to draw lots for her, and Emily is sent to live at New Moon with stern Aunt Elizabeth, the head of the clan. Kind Aunt Laura and friendly, eccentric Cousin Jimmy also live at New Moon, though, so she is not without hope.Emily is enchanted by New Moon, but cannot believe she will ever belong there. With her lively imagination and dreams of being a famous writer, she seems to have a talent for scandalising her family. Before long, though, she has made firm friends: Ilse, a tomboy with a blazing temper, Teddy, an aspiring artist, and Perry, the ambitious houseboy. She brings so much life to New Moon, perhaps one day even Aunt Elizabeth will consider herself lucky to have 'won' Emily.
Time for Bed, Fred!
by Yasmeen IsmailIt's time for bed, Fred!But Fred will do ANYTHING to avoid bedtime - from hiding up trees and splashing in muddy puddles, to hiding in the kitchen sink. He would even prefer to have a bath!But what's this? All Fred's running around couldn't possibly have made him sleepy . . . could it?Fall in love with the boisterous, energetic Fred in this perfect picture book for reluctant bed-goers, beautifully read by Claire Skinner.
No Matter What (Send A Story Ser.)
by Debi GlioriA little fox is in a big bad mood, and is worried that its mother won't love it forever. In this beautiful and lyrical picture book we see a clever and resourceful mother prove to her child that a parents love is limitless - no matter what! In this reassuring and warm picture book the hugely talented Debi Gliori manages to treat the familiar subject of childhood worries in a very fresh, original and inventive way. 'this is an instant childhood classic for anyone over the age of three' Independent On Sunday 'the literary equivalent of a big hug' The Times 'With gentle rhyming text, humorous pictorial detail and themes which can be explored and re-explored, this is a brilliant gem of a book.' The GuardianBrilliantly read by Amelia Fox. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.
Seven: Smew's Greed (BFI Film Classics)
by Richard DyerGluttony, Greed, Sloth, Lust, Pride, Envy, Wrath. A serial killer on a warped mission who turns his victims' 'sins' into the means of their murder. Seven (David Fincher, 1995) is one of the most acclaimed American films of the 1990s. Starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, and Kevin Spacey, Seven is the darkest of films. In it performance, cinematography, sound, and plot combine to create a harrowing account of a world beset by an all-encompassing, irremediable wickedness. Richard Dyer explores the film in terms of of sin, story, structure, seriality, sound, sight and salvation, analyzing how Seven both epitomizes and modifies the serial killer genre, which is such a feature of recent cinema.
The Last Kids on Earth (The Last Kids on Earth #1)
by Max Brallier‘Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES!
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks! (Sam Wu is Not Afraid #2)
by Katie Tsang Kevin TsangBrilliantly funny new young series about the bravest scaredy-cat in the world
What's for Dinner, Mr Gum? (Mr Gum #6)
by Andy StantonShabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world. This is book six.
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear (Mr Gum #5)
by Andy StantonShabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world. This is book five.
When Did You See Her Last? (All The Wrong Questions #2)
by Lemony SnicketBefore he wrote 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', before the Baudelaires became orphans, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions. Four to be exact. This is the account of the second question.
Stanley and the Magic Lamp: Flat Stanley, His Original Adventure; Stanley, Flat Again!; Stanley In Space; Stanley And The Magic Lamp (Flat Stanley Ser. #2)
by Jeff BrownJoin everybody’s favourite flat boy for another magical adventure – It’s Jeff Brown’s Flat Stanley. Stanley and the Magic Lamp