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Karl James Mountford
Rat's friend Jackdaw is worried - Rat hasn't been herself lately. It seems like she is somewhere else ... somewhere sad. Rat wishes she could tell Jackdaw what's been troubling…
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H. G. Wells
An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of the sci-fi classic-part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies!
H. G. Wells, a revolutionary…
Miguel de Cervantes
An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Don Quixote,part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies!
Don Quixote is a knight-errant determined…
A beautiful and sensitive exploration of grief, loss and hope from Karl James Mountford, in his much-awaited author-illustrator debut. One day, Fox is drawn to something in the forest -…
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With captivating illustrations, the creator of the acclaimed The Circles in the Sky tells the story of a rat who finds herself in a storm of dark emotions-and discovers the…
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Jaclyn Moriarty
The fifth in the Bronte Mettlestone series, Lillian Velvet lives with her unpleasant grandmother when one day she is given a jar of coins that take her through time and…
Jennifer Bell
When Ivy Sparrow’s grandmother Sylvie is rushed to hospital, Ivy and her annoying big brother Seb cannot imagine what lies in store for them. Returning to Sylvie’s house, they find…
Casey Gilly
The best-selling Buffy the Vampire Slayer Tarot Deck and Guidebook-now made tiny! Follow the wisdom of Buffy, Willow, Xander, Spike, and others with this beautifully illustrated tiny tarot deck inspired…
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A a Milne
An illustrated chapter- book retelling of Winnie-the-Pooh and the House at Pooh Corner--part of the Classic Starts series, which has cumulatively sold more than 8 million copies! There's nothing else…
With luminous illustrations, this original folktale about the discovery of a lifeless bird offers a sympathetic exploration of grief, loss, and hope.
One morning, Fox is drawn toward the forest…
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A beautiful and sensitive exploration of grief, loss and hope from Karl James Mountford, in his much-awaited author-illustrator debut.
One day, Fox is drawn to something in the forest -…
Jules Verne
Whether it's by foot, camel, boat, or train, Phileas Fogg is determined to travel across the world in 80 days. Will he win his race against the clock? And who…
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Carlo Collodi
Mischievous, lazy, and full of tricks, the puppet Pinocchio causes trouble for his creator, Geppetto, almost as soon as he comes to life. Yet, more than anything, this naughty and…
Mark Twain
An abridged version of the adventures of Tom and his friends growing up in a small Missouri town on the banks of the Mississippi River in the nineteenth century.
Wu Cheng'en
An illustrated chapter-book retelling of the Monkey King's adventures from Journey to the West-part of the Classic Starts series, which has cumulatively sold more than 8 million copies!
Sun Wukong…
Charles Dickens
Young Pip seems destined to follow in his family's humble footsteps. Then one day, an anonymous gift suddenly transforms him into a rich young man . . . but will…
An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Oliver Twist, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies!
Dickens's timeless novel transports young…
A magical fantasy adventure for middle-grade readers, The Slightly Inconvenient Tale of the Whispering Wars tells the story of two rivals, from an orphanage and a posh boarding school, who…
After the thrilling events which concluded The Smoking Hourglass, Ivy, Seb and Valian think they’ve vanquished their enemies, and those of Lundinor, forever. But there’s no time to enjoy looking…
Oscar is just skipping school and hanging out at the local skatepark when he suddenly finds himself transported into a world very different to his …
The fantastic followup to The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone.
As soon as Ivy and her brother Seb set foot back in the mysterious underground city of Lundinor, they know that something has changed …Where before there were cobbled streets…
Amy Dixon
With his melodious voice, fondness for kale, and unfailing politeness, Maurice isn’t quite like other beasts. So his concerned Mama and Papa send their ridiculously photogenic beastie to the Abominable…
Katherine Woodfine
Get set for another incredible adventure with secret agents extraordinaire, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose!
Follow the wisdom of Buffy, Willow, Xander, Spike, and others with this beautifully illustrated tarot deck inspired by the beloved series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Ellie Hattie
Look out! There’s a mammoth on the loose! Follow Oscar through a magical museum of curious creatures to find the mammoth before the clock strikes one! Is he munching sandwiches…
A magical tale of a girl on a mission to visit her ten aunts in order to find out what happened to her parents who were killed by pirates.
Michael Burgan
A visually dynamic companion to the biographical collection Dark Hearts, this collection of biographies details the cruel and often horrifying lives of history’s most notorious - and deadly - people.
The first in a brand new series by bestselling Sinclair’s Mysteries author Katherine Woodfine. ALL ABOARD THE TRAIN TO PARIS!
The fourth and final adventure in the brilliant Taylor & Rose series by bestselling author, Katherine Woodfine. For fans of The Sinclair Mysteries and Murder Most Unladylike series
Anna Milbourne
Little children will love this magical retelling of the classic fairy tale, with delicate cutaways, holes to peep through and stunning illustrations from Karl James Mountford. Cursed at birth, Sleeping…
Originally published in Great Britain 2017 by Little Tiger Press.
Maudie Powell-Tuck
Jakob has found the long-lost SPACE TRAIN! But it’s old, battered and broken. With the help of Granny and Derek the robot chicken, can Jakob fix the train?
Mia misses her Daddy. Without him, Christmas has lost its magic. But when Mia discovers a world within a mysterious post box, she is whisked away on a truly wonderful…
The magic of Christmas is found on every page of this imaginative holiday picture book, with doors that open into the next page, peek-through holes, and even a card to…
Eva’s cat is missing. But then she discovers the Moonlight Zoo - a magical place for lost animals. Can Eva find Luna before the zoo fades at dawn? A peep-through…
Gilly
Follow the wisdom of Buffy, Willow, Xander, Spike, and others with this beautifully illustrated tarot deck inspired by the beloved series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Jim Gigliotti
Sometimes the truth can be much scarier than fiction. And this collection is no exception. Uncover what fascinated and frightened some of our favorite horror writers of all time.
Who…
Jules Verne’s classic science fiction fantasy carries its hero–Professor Aronnax of the Museum of Paris–on a thrilling and dangerous journey far below the waves to see what creatures live in…
Rudyard Kipling
Follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves and his animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle. This book features the wise bear Baloo and Bagheera the…
Jack London
During the gold rush, Buck is snatched away from his peaceful home and brought to the harsh and bitter Yukon to become a sled dog. Will he adapt to life…
Howard Pyle
An abridged version of the adventures and exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons –
Enter Sherwood Forest with the fabled Robin Hood and his band of merry men, and meet such unforgettable characters as Friar Tuck, Little John, Allan a Dale, the infamous Sheriff…
Anna Sewell
An abridged version of Black Beauty’s experiences with both good and bad masters in nineteenth-century England.
Johanna Spyri
When Heidi, an orphan, goes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, no one can imagine the solitary old man caring for a child. But the two grow…
Lewis Carroll
Have a tea party in Wonderland with this abridged retelling of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than…
Alexandre Dumas
Fight for justice with swashbuckling soldiers in this abridged retelling of The Three Musketeers, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies!
