One starry night, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell lead the three Darling children over the rooftops of London and away to Neverland - the island where lost boys play, mermaids splash and fairies make mischief. But a villainous-looking gang of pirates lurk in the docks, led by the terrifying Captain James Hook. Magic and excitement are in the air, but if Captain Hook has his way, before long, someone …
Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic story follows the life of the orphaned Mary Lennox as she adapts to life with her mysterious uncle on the Yorkshire moors. It is only upon the discovery of a hidden garden that Mary's life and her view of the world is irrevocably changed, and her own strength revealed to her. Reclusive and obstinate, spoiled, and without a friend in the world, Mary's quest for …
Merdyn is the greatest wizard of the Dark Ages. Obviously. Rose is his 21st-century descendent. Lucky her. And Vanheldon the vandal warrior is FURIOUS! After all, last time they met, Merdyn turned his army to stone. Seeking revenge, Vanheldon comes up with a way to kidnap Rose and transport her back to Dark Ages Transylvania, set on luring Merdyn into a terrible trap. Except - whoops! - …
A classic story re-told with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. When Aladdin meets his long-lost uncle, he finds a lamp and a genie with the power to grant wishes. But is everything quite what it seems? Humorously illustrated by Paddy Mounter. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Also availa…
Faber's bestselling hamster series is given a smart new livery, repositioning our favourite as a perennial classic character, sitting alongside the likes of Winnie the Pooh and Wind in Willows. 'The time had arrived to put my Plan into action. I was in grave danger and I had no choice. I only had one a rubber band. It had taken me a long time to get it hooked around the edge of my food dish. No…
A page-turning, laugh-out-loud historical adventure by comedian and podcaster Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of Horrible Histories . Time flies when you're having fun. But what does it do when you're not? Sunil is bored. Very bored. Whilst home alone, he accidentally breaks his grandfather's most prized possession and must scramble for a way to fix it. Alex, his eccentric next-door neigh…