Everyone knows that William Shakespeare is famous for having a way with words and creating characters like romantic Romeo and murderous Macbeth. But in this book, readers can find out everything they didn't know, including how he did a seven-year vanishing act and how he nearly had his head chopped off by Queen Elizabeth I! Everything readers ever wanted to know about the man with the quill pen.
You can't imagine how strange it is to realise that there is no one left living who knew you,' said Miss McAllister. 'It makes you wonder if you really are alive.' 'We know you,' I replied. When Cassandra and her brothers climb the garden wall hoping to spot the ghost in the old hollow-eyed house, they have no idea what awaits within. Suddenly, and then seductively, they are drawn into a world …
The Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book series for kids ages 6 to 10—The Never Girls! Lainey dreams of talking to animals. Kate craves adventure and excitement. Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful. Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone. It’s time for the Never Girls to go home. Lainey thinks it’s good-bye forever, but . . . is that a Neve…
In his continuing - but mainly disastrous - efforts to be an upstanding, responsible ten-year-old, George Brown decides it's time to earn some money. (There's also an expensive remote-controlled toy that he's been coveting.) But no matter what he tries - whether it's working at his mother's craft shop, opening a lemonade stand, or setting up a backyard circus for neighborhood kids - the magic b…
MOO-DER MOST FOUL . . . ! Join Professor McMoo and his team on another exciting Cows in Action adventure. Genius cow Professor McMoo and his trusty sidekicks, Pat and Bo, are star agents of the C.I.A. - short for COWS IN ACTION! They travel through time, fighting evil bulls from the future and keeping history on the right track . . . There's DANGER in Victorian England! Important gentl…
Laughter guaranteed with The Ha Ha Bonk Book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - jam-packed with brilliant jokes to tell your dad, your mum, your baby brother, your teacher and anybody else you can think of, such as: What goes ha ha bonk? A man laughing his head off. and What goes 99 bonk? A centipede with a wooden leg
When Dirk Dilly gets a call from a distraught wife, he does not expect much in the way of exciting crimes to solve, but he sets off to follow the husband anyway. He couldn't be more wrong and soon he is up to his scaly neck in stolen government secrets, wicked and treacherous dragons, and a confused Prime Minister's son. Of course, nothing is too difficult when you can rely on a good friend lik…
A visitor from the future has returned to Droon. Her name is Salamandra, and she is a sorceress -- and an old foe. But Salamandra really seems to want to help Eric and his friends. She shows them a terrifying vision of the future in which Droon's capital has burnt to the ground. The kids will do anything to prevent this vision from becoming a reality. But can Salamandra be trusted? Or are Er…
Pinkie Pie has always been different to her family. While her relatives are all super serious, Pinkie Pie just loves to have fun, fun, fun! When the family farm runs into trouble, Pinkie Pie tries to help in the best way she knows how - by planning a rockin' party in Ponyville! The party will be super-duper fun and is sure to save the farm. But Pinkie Pie's family aren't so sure - they want her…
Lily loves working at Greengates Riding Stables, but she can't help feeling sad that she doesn't have her own pony. Or even her own pet. But when Storm, a golden retriever with sparkling midnight-blue eyes, magically appears, she can't believe it. A wonderful adventure awaits them.