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The Adventures of Dixon Vole, Woodland Detective (The Adventures of Dixon Vole #1)
by Mark Hume-JonesMeet the cleverest animal in Mill Wood, Dixon Vole the Woodland Detective. Join Dixon and his trusty assistant, Sweeney Squirrel, as they investigate mysteries throughout Mill Wood, and along the banks of the River Windswift. In Dixon and Sweeney's first case, Hootie the owl is hosting a barn dance. The dance is going brilliantly, until the arrival of a hare named Hendricks - who plays electric guitar - causes some trouble. Dixon and Sweeney call upon the Squirrel Squad, and their pal Lemmy Badger, to help. The second mystery begins when Hopperton Rabbit, who is exploring the wood with his friend Woodville the wood pigeon, lands himself in danger. A wicked witch of Mill Wood, Clarissa Cauldron, is up to no good. Can Dixon Vole and Sweeney Squirrel save the day again?
Castles in the Sky (Timothy's Torch #3)
by David LawrenceTimothy’s Torch takes him to see a man who flies a hot air balloon, and they fly so high they reach some castles in the clouds. Timothy learns about wind, rain, hailstones and snow. He sees lightning being made and falls to earth with nothing but his torch to save him. Go with him on this great adventure and see if he lands safely.
Jamie Meets Robin Hood (Jamie Meets... #4)
by Will LlawerchIn this adventure, Jamie spends the first week of the summer holiday with his aunt and uncle near Nottingham, UK. He wakes up one morning to find himself standing in Sherwood Forest, preparing to be chosen by Herne the Hunter to free England! When Robin Hood and the other outlaws are captured by Guy of Gisburne and thrown into Nottingham Castle's deepest dungeon, Jamie realises only he is able to save the day.
Jamie Meets the Romans (Jamie Meets... #1)
by Will LlawerchEight-year-old Jamie is just an ordinary boy. He isn’t doing well in school, isn’t good at sport, and his mum despairs about him. But, while lying on his bed in the morning, he is convinced he finally understands the concept of infinity. If only he could explain it to his Maths teacher. His situation takes an unexpected and dramatic turn when he goes on a school history trip to the Roman city of Wroxeter and places his hand on an ancient wall. As the air wobbles, compresses and releases around him he’s transported into an epic life-and-death struggle amongst the legions of Rome in a battle against the Celts. Jamie is trapped in the midst of this struggle - can he stay alive? If he can survive, can he get back to his family and friends in the present?
Jamie Meets Owain Glyndwr (Jamie Meets... #2)
by Will LlawerchJamie is transported to thirteenth-century medieval Britain. Inside the walls of mighty Harlech Castle, Jamie witnesses the pride of Welsh independence as Welsh king Owain Glyndwr and his family help Wales become a free nation. But English cannons destroy the walls, and only Jamie can save the day! An easy-to-ready, humorous adventure introduces young readers to current space-time theory.
Jamie Meets the Vikings (Jamie Meets... #3)
by Will LlawerchIn this adventure, Jamie attends a school trip to Jorvik Viking Museum in York, UK. He suddenly finds himself a guest of the tenth-century Viking King Hafdan Ragnorssun. Jamie has to wrestle a Viking, then ends up in the middle of a sea battle against Saxon King Alfred the Great! By the time he returns, another boy is missing from the museum - can Jamie save the boy, who is stuck in the past?
Squirrel's New Boat (Time to Sleep Stories #2)
by Time to Sleep StoriesTake a relaxing journey down the gently flowing river in this tranquil Time to Sleep Story written especially to help your child drop off to sleep at bedtime. The story gives your child's imagination a landscape to explore as they sail down the river with Squizzer Squirrel in his new boat. The river flows through water meadows full of fragrant scented wild flowers whilst the sky is full of birdsong as the sun shines down and a gentle breeze ripples the clear water of the river. As the voyage continues, the sailing boat ties up on the riverbank and Squizzer Squirrel plays a 'Tune to the Wind' on his guitar. The journey ends with a visit to Hootie, the wise owl who lives in an old timbered barn on Tall Trees Farm. Here he sings a gentle lullaby in his own special owl language as your child drifts off to sleep, travelling to the land of sweet dreams.
Professor Poppleton's Airship (Time to Sleep Stories)
by Time to Sleep StoriesA walk down a sunny street leads to an adventure behind a tall brick wall. You explore an overgrown secret garden before meeting friendly inventor, Professor Poppleton. This relaxing Time to Sleep Story is written to help your child drop off to sleep at bedtime. The story gives your child's imagination a landscape to explore as they discover Professor Poppleton's new invention - an airship called The Poppleton Flyer. The Professor takes you for a ride through the skies and you see the lovely countryside pass by below. The airship's propeller clicketty-clacks as it revolves, the wind murmurs around the craft, and in the distance you can hear the sound of church bells ringing... all the sounds mingling into a dreamy soundscape perfect for dropping off to sleep.
The Magic Toy Shop (Time to Sleep Stories)
by Time to Sleep StoriesIt's nearly Christmas, and a walk through a busy town where all the shops are decorated with twinkling fairy lights and tinsel leads to the discovery of Santa's secret toy shop in this Time to Sleep Story written especially to help your child drop off to sleep at bedtime. The story gives your child's imagination a setting in which to explore as they discover the secrets of this magical shop that only a few people can see. The shop is home to dozens of toys, all of which are sprinkled with Santa's magic. It's lucky you have visited because a fall of building bricks blocks the model railway line. This track has a special train about to take a lovely doll called Penelope to the toy castle where she is to marry her prince. You help the train driver and some toy soldiers get Penelope to her wedding on time. As they celebrate their marriage you begin to feel so relaxed and so sleepy, ready for the journey to the land of sweet dreams.
Melody Snowdrop (Time to Sleep Stories #3)
by Time to Sleep StoriesA walk through a forest of tall pine trees late at night starts this relaxing Time to Sleep Story written especially to help your child drop off to sleep at bedtime. The story gives your child's imagination a dreamy canvas to explore as they take shelter in a cosy cave from a sudden snowstorm. The cave belongs to Melody Snowdrop, a magical winter sprite who rides through the snowy skies on the back of her gleaming white unicorn, Majesty. As the story unfolds, Melody is trapped in her cave by naughty Ferdinand Frost, the son of Jack Frost, because he does not want winter to end and tries to stop Spring from arriving. Melody is so grateful for your help in escaping that she takes you for a wonderful flight through the sparkling sky on Majesty's back. The unicorn flight is so relaxing you are soon heading for the land of sweet dreams and gentle sleep.
The Missing Cuckoo (Time to Sleep Stories)
by Time to Sleep StoriesA mysterious house lit by hissing and flickering gaslight begins this relaxing Time to Sleep Story written especially to help your child drop off to sleep at bedtime. The story gives your child's imagination a location to explore as they make their way around the old house and uncover a strange mystery. Why is a cuckoo calling out in the dead of night? An old grandfather clock reveals its secret - behind the swinging pendulum is a hidden door that leads down a golden staircase to the secret Land of Time. Here you help Mr Cogs capture the naughty bird who has escaped from his cuckoo clock. Then, you follow another secret staircase to the top of a tower where a wonderful bedroom awaits complete with a crackling log fire and a soft and fluffy four poster bed - perfect for climbing into and heading off to the land of sweet dreams.
Mr Snuffly's Good Deed (Time to Sleep Stories)
by Time to Sleep StoriesThe majestic gardens of a big country house provide the backdrop for this enchanting Time to Sleep Story written especially to help your child drop off to sleep at bedtime. The story gives your child's imagination a wonderful setting to explore as they discover the many paths that wind through the landscaped gardens. The gardens are tended by the old gardener, Mr Hedges, who has a squeaky wheelbarrow and is suffering from a bad back. This means he can't sweep up the autumn leaves that have fallen onto his lawns. The garden creatures, led by Mr Snuffly the hedgehog and his friends, secretly clear up the leaves during the night to thank Mr Hedges for looking after the gardens so well. This moonlight adventure leaves you lovely and sleepy and you just have time to see Mr Hedges's surprised reaction when he checks on his garden the next morning before dropping off to sleep...
Sizzle Saves the Day (Time to Sleep Stories)
by Time to Sleep StoriesTake a flight on the back of a friendly dragon through the majestic Welsh mountains in this relaxing Time to Sleep Story written especially to help your child drop off to sleep at bedtime. The story gives your child's imagination a landscape to explore as they meet Sizzle the Dragon in his cave on the steep slope of a mountain, deep in the Welsh countryside. Sizzle shares his cave with hundreds of honey bees that live in hives looked after by an old beekeeper called Goronwy. The bees hum away dreamily as they buzz around collecting the nectar from the wild mountain flowers. The story ends with a dragon flight as you soar through the clear skies with the valleys and mountains far below. The gentle flapping of Sizzle's huge wings and the gentle rocking motion of his body feels just like sailing in a boat across the ocean, sailing off to the land of dreams.
Tropical Island Treasure (Time to Sleep Stories)
by Time to Sleep StoriesA deserted tropical island with palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze and turquoise waves splish, splashing and rolling onto a golden sandy beach is the setting for this tropical Time to Sleep Story written especially to help your child drop off to sleep at bedtime. The story gives your child's imagination a landscape to explore as they meet Aqua the mermaid in her rockpool home. Aqua has been busy collecting seashells to decorate her rockpool. You spot one very special shell which belongs to King Neptune, the ruler of all the oceans. You help Aqua return the shell to the King and he is so grateful for its return that he rewards you with a ride through the gently lapping sea on the back of a friendly dolphin. The ride is so calming with the foamy waves lapping at your feet and the salty breeze tickling your face that you soon drop off to sleep and head off to the land of sweet dreams.
The Whispering Wood (Time to Sleep Stories)
by Time to Sleep StoriesTake a relaxing walk through the beautiful, magical Whispering Wood in this tranquil Time to Sleep Story. It is written specifically to help your child drop off to sleep at bedtime. The story gives your child’s imagination a landscape to explore as they enter the wood and follow the winding paths with leaves crunching beneath their feet. Hear the sound of birdsong in the air and the wind rustling through the tree tops. A gurgling, bubbling stream adds to the gentle ambience while a sea of bluebells covers the woodland floor. Their sweet fragrance fills the air as you imagine their tiny flowers tinkling with the sound of distant bells. As the walk progresses, the Whispering Wood reveals more secrets. The friendly wood gnomes come out to play. They lead the way beneath an ancient oak tree to their secret underground railway. The story ends with a ride on their steam train as it clickety-clacks its way through green tunnels beneath the woodland above, travelling off to the land of sweet dreams...
Parables from the Pond: The Story of Hugh John Green and The Webguard
by Lionel FanthorpeThe Kingdom of Frogdom is part of a strange parallel universe, where the frogs think and act like we do. Their leader is a fearless warrior-priest: the Reverend Doctor Hugh John Green. The rats are the evil villains in this universe, and when they attack innocent, harmless little creatures, Hugh John and his great bullfrog army – the Webguard – come to the rescue. As well as being a powerful warrior Hugh is a dedicated teacher, and he tells the other frogs parables that have profound and important meanings. “Parables from the Pond” combines vivid blow-by-blow accounts of battles between the rats and the Webguard with the deeply meaningful stories that Hugh tells.
The King's Crown
by Suzie GoodOn the eve of Queen Betty’s retirement, Berkley, the Palace Butler, cleans the crown ready for the coronation of her heir: Prince Chuck. Curiosity gets the better of Berkley and he tries the crown on. The Butler imagines what it would be like to be King, until he’s rudely interrupted by the Prince’s bell – summoning him. He quickly tries to take the crown off, but it won’t move. It’s stuck. Tight. He runs to the kitchen and asks the Queen’s Chef for help. They pour lots of oily sauces on to Berkley’s head in order to make the crown slide off – but it won’t move. Next, he tries Her Majesty’s Salon. The stylist thinks lots of shampoo and bubbles will shift it, but again, the crown doesn’t budge. Berkley then visits Buckingham Garage and even the Queen’s Royal Guards have a go, but whatever they try – the crown stays put. No crown means no coronation. Realising he has no choice, Berkley decides to tell the truth and makes his way back to Prince Chuck at the Palace. En route, he walks past the Royal Nursery, where children are playing in fancy dress, as astronauts, superheroes, dragons and princesses. This gives Berkley an idea. A very clever idea. Enlisting the help of the royal children, Berkley and his new friends embark on a plan to find a crown and save the coronation.
AJ and Uda at the Safari Park: Demonstrating the Recovery Position (AJ and Uda's First Aid Adventures #1)
by Dawn EvansOn a school trip to the Safari Park, Susie collapses and is unconscious. AJ and Uda are first on the scene and have to act fast to save Susie. Will they know what to do, and can they handle the situation? AJ and Uda’s First Aid Adventures is a series of books for younger readers introducing First Aid principles. The series covers everyday scenarios that could be encountered, and helps children to understand what to do and how to stay calm. Written by award-winning First Aid trainer, Dawn Evans, these books are guaranteed to help parents present emergency situations to children in an informative, educational and entertaining way.
The Boy in the Mirror
by John ThompsonThe mirror is large and the frame covered in runes/mystic symbols. In the mirror is a boy from the 16th century: he is wearing a smock, and his hair is shoulder length and dark. His face expresses wonderment - he is looking into the hall of his home, which he has not seen for 500 years! In front of the mirror is a young schoolgirl (aged 12). She is tall and long-legged, wearing her school uniform. Her hand is clasped over her mouth, and her eyes are wide-open with astonishment - after all, when you look in a mirror, you expect to see your own image, not someone else's!
Cow in a Crash Helmet (Myrtle's Mishaps #1)
by Pauline TuckerEvery day, Myrtle watched the traffic going past the farm. Cars and lorries, horses and tractors... Then a big blue motorbike roared down the road, and that’s when her life changed forever! With the help of her best friend, Tom, and the long-suffering Farmer, Myrtle embarks on some excitement-fuelled adventures.
The Enchanted Island of Mythynys
by Sebastian StumblebumMythynys is a magical island with a mind of its own. It can control its own weather and flatten its own mountains. But it is unpredictable and anything can happen - even all four seasons in one day! Join Skye the fairy and Georgia, a mermaid, on their adventure on the island as they discover the true meaning of friendship. They are joined by the wizard, Grenville the Great, when he steps in to help Georgia after she loses her tail.
Astounding Bedtime Stories: Featuring Tommy the Tortoise, the Shoemaker, some Goblins, and the Tooth Fairy (Astounding Adventures)
by Ade BowenMr Bowns is the laziest man in the world. He is really really lazy. He is so lazy, his heart only beats once a day! Twice if he hiccups! Lazy Bowns! However, he has a fantastic imagination, and he entertains the children who live next door with astounding stories and poems. This is a short collection of some of Mr Bowns' astounding stories. Discover the truth about the Tooth Fairy. Meet Tommy, the tortoise who loved to race. Chortle at the lengths a goblin will go to have a laugh. Plus, a chapter from 'The Astounding Adventure of Mr Bowns, the Laziest Man in the World.' Astounding Bedtime Stories - tuck your little ones in and enjoy.
Rashford: Ultimate Football Heroes
by Matt OldfieldThe Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! This is the story of Marcus Rashford - one of the brightest young stars on the Manchester United books and future England goalscoring legend. From tough beginnings in Manchester, Rashford has proven to be one of the Premier League's shining stars, scoring twice on his senior debut, scoring in his first Premier League match and scoring on his England debut in 2016. The future can only get better! Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
Choose Your Own Ultimate Football Heroes Adventure: Ultimate Football Heroes
by Matt and Tom OldfieldThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Step into the shoes of one of the greatest footballers in the world, Ronaldo, in this action-packed 'pick your own path' book. With many possible endings, you must try to navigate your way through the professional world of football and make the right choices at every turn. Will you follow the path of fame and glory, or will you struggle to keep up with the competition? Written by the author of the Ultimate Football Heroes series, this book is sure to appeal to fans of the series and aspiring footballers everywhere. There is something new to discover every time you open the book and lots of exciting scenarios and endings to experience.
Kane: Ultimate Football Heroes (Ultimate Football Heroes)
by Matt Oldfield Tom OldfieldMeet Harry Kane - Ultimate Football Hero. When Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at nine years old for being too small, he had to use all his self-belief to prove that he could make it as a footballer. Now a superstar striker for Tottenham Hotspur and England, his hard work and determination have paid off. Kane is the amazing story of how the boy from North London became the Premier League's most lethal goalscorer. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.