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In Enid Blyton's bestselling school series Elizabeth Allen is sent away to boarding school and makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been. In book four, there's a new boy in Elizabeth's class. He's sulky and grumpy and he'll do anything to show Elizabeth up. She means to keep...

Brought to you by Puffin. The City was built on a sharp mountain that jutted improbably from the sea, and the sea kept trying to claim it back. That grey morning, once the tide had retreated, a whale was found on a rooftop. When a mysterious boy washes in with the tide, the citizens believe he's...

Michael Morpurgo’s classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit. Beautifully performed by Dan Stevens, ‘War Horse’ has taken the world by storm. First published back in 1982, the book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre and on Broadway. At the...

The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way they are. Inspired by the real-life ugly five safari animals, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's brand-new book is a jubilant celebration of animals who are often rather unloved.

'Big Nate is funny, big time.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Meet beloved comic-strip character Big Nate – The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World – as he stars in his own super-funny series, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. BIG NATE IS...

Prosper and Bo are orphans on the run from their cruel aunt and uncle. The brothers decide to hide out in Venice, where they meet a mysterious thirteen-year-old boy who calls himself the "Thief Lord." Brilliant and charismatic, the Thief Lord leads a ring of street children who dabble in petty...

അസാമാന്യയുക്തിബോധത്താല്‍ നമ്മെ ചിരിപ്പിക്കുകയും ചിന്തിപ്പിക്കുകയും ചെയ്തവയാണ് ബീര്‍ല്‍ കഥകള്‍. പേര്‍ഷ്യന്‍, അറിക്, തുര്‍ക്കി, ഉറുദു, ഹിന്ദി തടുങ്ങിയ ഭാഷകളില്‍മാത്രം നിലനിന്നിരുന്ന ഈ കഥകള്‍ ലോകത്തിലെ മിക്ക ഭാഷകളിലേക്കും മൊഴിമാറ്റിയിട്ടു്. തമാശകള്‍ മാത്രമല്ല, യുക്തിയുടെയും ന്യായത്തിന്റെയും കഥകളാണിവ. സ്‌നേഹത്തിന്റെയും സാഹോദര്യത്തിന്റെയും സഹവര്‍ത്തിത്വത്തിന്റെയും സദ്ഭാവനയുടെയും പാഠങ്ങളാണ് ഈ കഥകള്‍ കുട്ടികള്‍ക്കു പകരുന്നത്. ഇതുവരെ രേഖപ്പെടുത്തിയതും വാമൊഴിയായി പ്രചരിക്കുന്നതുമായ ബീര്‍ബല്‍ കഥകളുടെ ബൃഹദ് സമാഹാരം.

An instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Gold’s debut novel is a touching story of kindness, adventure, and forging your own path—perfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander. There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when...

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Further Tales of Peter Rabbit, a new tale written and read by Emma Thompson. In The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, Peter's adventures take him beyond the boundaries of Mr McGregor's garden all the way to Scotland. Here he meets the gentle...

Now an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon! The sixth Big Nate book in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce! Perfect for fans of the hilarious Diary of Wimpy Kid series. A laugh-out-loud must-read novel starring the one and only cartooning genius, king of detention...

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES I hope, for your sake, that you have not chosen to read this book because you are in the mood for a pleasant experience. If this is the case, I advise you to put this book down instantaneously, because of all the books describing the unhappy lives of the Baudelaire...

Can one spoiled cousin upend three kids' hard-won happiness and even their safety? Find out in this hilarious, hair-raising, high stakes companion to the bestselling Parachute Kids!

Sometimes, emotions like anger or jealousy or excitement can seem too big to keep inside. Me and My Feelings is here to tell you: It’s okay to have big feelings. And the good news is, you can calm down those strong emotions―so you won’t feel like you’re going to explode! This book shows you how to stay in control―by breathing deeply, saying positive things to yourself, talking about your feelings, and more. You’ll learn to deal with all kind of feelings, including the hard ones like sadness, anxiety, or even fear.

Will Noah and Violet finally defeat Daniel and his crew of rainbow griefers? Violet and Noah's village is celebrating the new amusement park opening in town. Everyone is enjoying the fun rides and tasty food. But when Noah spots a rainbow griefer in the village carrying blocks of TNT, the celebration suddenly stops. Before the townspeople can do anything about the dangerous interloper, the roller coaster explodes! The accident with the roller coaster is blamed on Noah and Violet's frequent enemy, Daniel.

Brought to you by Puffin. From hilarious bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story. This time it's CHRISTMAS!!! Dear Santa, For Christmas this year, I would like: Two hundred KitKat chunkies (full-size not multipack) Baby Bella to not vomit on my presents like last...

Brought to you by Penguin. Lottie Brooks continues to navigate the many perils of growing up in this fantastically funny series for a 9-12 audience, filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and plenty of lols. Woe is me. So much is wrong in my life... Still look like a tomato Am stuck...

Lady Jane Grey, 16, is about to be married to a total stranger – and caught up in an insidious plot to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. But that’s the least of Jane’s problems. She’s also about to become Queen of England. Like that could go wrong.

With an introduction written and read by New York Times–bestselling author Gabrielle Zevin comes this special 50th Anniversary Edition of the beloved children’s classic with more than more than 10 million copies sold. This program is read by renowned actor Alexis Bledel, celebrated for her...

Join Buzz as he searches for a smart animal to take to The Amazing Pet Show. His father says flies can't be pets, but Fly Guy is not your ordinary fly!

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes Mystery in the Sand, Mystery Behind the Wall, and Bus Station Mystery. In Mystery in the Sand, the Alden family is spending sunny days at the shore and summer nights in the mobile home right on the beach! One morning, Benny finds a gold necklace in the sand, and a search for its owner begins a trail of clues that leads to Tower House, the strange old mansion nearby. What will the Boxcar Children find there?