Ashley, a young boy, is forced to flee from China during World War II and finds himself on a perilous journey across the Himalayas. Along the way, he is saved by a mysterious group of yetis, who become his protectors and family in the mountains. Morpurgo blends wartime adventure with myth and environmental themes, creating a moving story about survival, belonging, and the power of kindness a…
This classic children’s novel introduces the Wombles, furry creatures living secretly on Wimbledon Common in London. Guided by the wise Great Uncle Bulgaria, and joined by Orinoco, Tobermory, Bungo, and others, the Wombles dedicate themselves to collecting and recycling rubbish left behind by humans. Elisabeth Beresford combines humor, imagination, and gentle moral lessons, presenting the …
The Everafter War raises the stakes in Michael Buckley’s beloved fairy-tale mystery series. Sabrina and Daphne Grimm face the most dangerous threat yet when their long-lost parents are finally rescued—only for their father to insist on sending them to live normal lives, far from Ferryport Landing. Meanwhile, Prince Charming leads an army against the villainous Everafters, culminating in a f…
They open a door and enter a world NARNIA...the land beyond the wardrobe, the secret country known only to Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy...the place where the adventure begins. Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old house. At first, no one believes her when she tells of her adventures in the land of Narnia. But soon Edmund and then Peter and Susa…
Children love stories. Bring the magic of good storytelling into your classroom with Classic Tales, and they'll love their English lessons too. This new edition of the award-winning series uses traditional tales to bring English to life through more than 30 beautifully illustrated stories - now with accompanying: * e-Books * Audio Packs * Activity Books and Plays Project the story and accompany…
Naughty Jack Frost has stolen the seven Fairyland Fun Day Flags! Rachel and Kirsty have helped the fairies track down six of the flags, but now Sarah needs their help to find hers so that all days of the week are fun again.
Darcey has short, wavy blonde hair, pushed back by a gold hairband with a green feather on it. She wears an aqua-coloured 1920's Charleston dress, gold high heeled dance shoes, gold arm bracelet and beaded necklace. Her wings are aqua turquoise tinted.
Join Charlie Benjamin on a "fast-paced, action-packed" adventure. When Charlie's nightmares bring monsters to Earth, Charlie gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn to control his powers at the incredible Nightmare Academy. "marvelous creatures" greet Charlie and his new friends as they embark on "a straight-forward thrill ride" of "rip-roaring monster slayings" in a debut novel that's "pure …
A princess loses a golden ball in a pond, and the Frog Prince retrieves it for her under the proviso that she will take him with her to the palace and be his friend.