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Anne Fine
Cass has always been there for Tom, her twin - racing off to laugh with him in the old, abandoned ice house or planning how to foil Jamieson, the farm’s…
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Not only is he lacking the respect he deserves from the neighbourhood dogs and cats, but suddenly all Antony can do is scratch. And now bits of him are dropping…
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A warm and funny story about a boy who hates having to choose! From one of the nation’s favourite children’s authors, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. Perfect for children learning…
A classic children’s book from best-loved Bill’s New Frock author, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. Perfect for readers aged between 7 and 9 and fans of The Midnight Gang and…
A classic children’s story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. Philip has an incredible imagination, and when he lets it run riot in school one…
A classic children’s story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine.
Accompanying his engineer father on a work trip, Louie is stranded by an earthquake in an isolated world peopled by ghostly figures. Overwhelmed by the misery of the silent Endlanders…
‘I don’t think my mum’s fit to be a parent, really I don’t.’ Minna’s mum is not any ‘normal’ mum. She has royal-blue hair and wears lavender fishnet tights. But…
This volume is part of the New Century Readers series of modern and classic novels, short stories and plays. Each book in the series provides the complete, original text; a…
Harry is in trouble. He’s burned down the family kitchen so now has to spend a week of his summer hols with his uncle Tristram - who’s heading off to…
Poor Anthony the dog! Suddenly he can do nothing but scratch. Everyone - including Anthony - finds this disgusting. But the vet tells him that he has a skin problem…
A man as brave as I am, who can kill seven at one blow, should become a king! declared the brave little tailor as he set off to seek his…
When the school science fair comes round, Mr Cartwright’s class don’t get to work on the soap factory or the maggot farm. To their disgust they get the flour babies…
Tom has to pass his exams to join the army - but uniform woes keep getting in the way! A classic fine tale of bravery and friendship.
A delightful adventure about a little worm that dreams of being a glow-worm, from double Carnegie winner Anne Fine.
A funny and thought-provoking Little Gem from Anne Fine, with sensitive and charming artwork by illustration star Vicki Gausden.
Quirky tales of derring-do and mystery, from a much-loved author and multi award-winning author. Perfect to thrill and chill.
A funny and charming Little Gem from national treasure Anne Fine, with beautiful artwork by illustration star Vicki Gausden - Anne’s collaborator on The Gingerbread Star and Out for the…
Asim, Laila and Tom like nothing more than spooking each other out with tales of the unexpected. This time they’re back with three more stories to chill you to the…
A classic children’s story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. The Modern Classics edition features new illustrations and bonus material.
A change in classroom seating arrangements challenges old habits and leads to a new friendship in this funny new school story from award-winning author Anne Fine.
Meet the queen in this sweet story by Anne Fine, perfect for children learning to read.
An entertaining story from former children’s laureate Anne Fine, perfect for children learning to read.
It’s gnomes galore in this fun adventure from the former Children’s Laureate.
Light-hearted comedy from an award-winning author.
Every old object can find a new home in this cheerful tale about reusing and recycling, from award-winning author Anne Fine.
Kindness is key in this funny new family drama from perennial bestseller and award-winning author Anne Fine.
This collection examines contemporary children's literature, film, and video games to explore how everyday realities like trauma, disaster, and death impact the experience of childhood in America today. Thus, the…
Eleanor H. Porter
One of the all-time classics of children’s literature, Pollyanna is a feel-good book full of enthusiasm and exuberance. A perfect family read.
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The third collection of charming stories about Jamie and his toy Highland bull, Angus.
Beloved and award-winning author Anne Fine returns with a touching, musical story of patience, practice and courage.
Warm, timeless and humorous illustrated stories about a boy and his soft toy companion by the former Children’s Laureate, with new illustrations by celebrated artist Sam Usher.
When Jamie sets…
Once best friends, always best friends. That’s the way it is with Jamie and his toy Highland bull, Angus. This title helps to join them as they tackle a play…
An adaptation for schools by the Children’s Laureate Anne Fine, of her children’s novel. The Tulip Touch is the fourth of Anne Fine’s adaptations to be published by Collins as…
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read…
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing…
Ann Cornelius
Growing old isnt for sissies, as Laurel Baley and Olive Harting discover. Their husbands are in the memory care unit at Meadowdale Manor, a retirement community in Garland, Texas, when…
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Leigh Ann Modesitt
At the young age of thirty-seven, I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer for someone of my age. This diagnosis has given me a platform to showcase…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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