Categories: Fiction

Betty Steady (1) — BETTY STEADY AND THE TOAD WITCH

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<p>At twelve years old Betty Steady stands tall and dazzling and is the Guardian of Wobbly Rock – a faraway kingdom which she protects fearlessly ALL ON HER OWN. But then the Toad Witch literally cuts Betty down to size. Can Betty prevent disaster before the Toad Witch and her evil army launch a terrible attack on Wobbly Rock? And when will she learn that she doesn't have to do stuff ALL ON HER OWN any more?</p><p>Join us for fights and friendships! Lasagne-eating snails and slimy villains! Meet Betty and her crew: Figg the imp Simon Anderson the stallion in tiger-print cycling shorts Elle Emen O’Pea the trumpet-playing mouse in a bobble hat and many many more! Just jolly join us! HOT CROSS BUNS!</p>

HarperCollins Children’s Classics — STREET CHILD

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<p>The unforgettable tale of an orphan in Victorian London based on the boy whose plight inspired Dr Barnardo to found his famous children’s homes.</p><p>When his mother dies Jim Jarvis is left all alone in London. He is sent to the workhouse but quickly escapes choosing a hard life on the streets of the city over the confines of the workhouse walls.</p><p>Struggling to survive Jim finally finds some friends… only to be snatched away and made to work for the remorselessly cruel Grimy Nick constantly guarded by his vicious dog Snipe.</p><p>Will Jim ever manage to be free?</p>

HarperCollins Children’s Classics — NATIONAL VELVET

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<p>Velvet’ll sit on a horse like a shadow and breathe her soul into it … I never seen such a creature on a horse.</p><p>Fourteen year old Velvet is mad about horses. When she wins a piebald horse in a raffle she knows he’s something special. His heart is as big as the five-foot fences he jumps and he’ll do anything for Velvet. Soon she and her friend Mi have their sights set on the biggest race in England. But can a girl win the Grand National?</p><p>Perfect for horse and ponly lovers from nine to ninety nine years old. The book that inspired the classic film starring Elizabeth Taylor National Velvet is a true classic of print and screen. Alongside Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka it is one of the great horse books for children.</p><p>‘My childhood dreams were based on this book – it was the only place I’d ever seen them come true’ Clare Balding</p>

HarperCollins Children’s Classics — HERE COMES THURSDAY

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<p>Thursday the Mouse fell from a balloon having just escaped from the Home for Waif-Mice and Stray-Mice. The Peck family of church mice adopt him and give him his name – Thursday – because the day he arrived was a Thursday to remember. Thursday joins the Pecks in their organ-loft home at the church of St Mary's in the Valley.</p>

HarperCollins Children’s Classics — MY NAUGHTY LITTLE SISTER

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<p>My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be?</p><p>Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.</p><p>My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.</p><p>Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:</p><p>‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky touching and funny’ – the Sunday Express.</p>

HarperCollins Children’s Classics — THE AKIMBO ADVENTURES

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<p>Imagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the sun rises every morning over blue mountains.</p><p>Akimbo and his parents live on the edge of an African game reserve. It's his father's task to protect the thousands of amazing animals who make it their home and wildlife-loving Akimbo dreams of helping him. In these three adventures Akimbo protects elephants from poachers saves a lion cub from a trap and rescues a man from a crocodile!</p><p>This 3-in-1 collection contains Akimbo and the Elephants Akimbo and the Lions and Akimbo and the Crocodile Man.</p><p>Fans of The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories will love these stories of wild animals and thrilling adventures.</p>

A MEDAL FOR LEROY

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<p>Michael never knew his father an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother heartbroken and passionate doesn’t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal followed by a photograph which begin to reveal a hidden history.</p><p>A story of love and loss. A story that will change everything – and reveal to Michael who he really is . . .</p>

OUTLAW: The True Story of Robin Hood

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<p>With King Richard gone and the tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham ruling in his place the people need a hero – or a whole motley crew of them. Robin Hood and the Outlaws outsmart the usurpers again and again but as in any battle no side escapes without casualties.</p><p>Meanwhile centuries later more lives on than just Robin Hood’s legend. For there is a grave with a silver arrow and a boy destined to discover them in the woods …</p>

ESCAPE FROM SHANGRI-LA

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<p>Turned away by his own son Cessie’s long-lost grandfather finds himself in the place he fears most – a nursing home called Shangri-La. Only Cessie loves him and is determined to help him escape and unravel the truth of his past. A past that comes to him only in glimpses – a lifeboat a tin of condensed milk a terrifying night on the beaches of Dunkirk in World War II …</p><p>Former Children’s Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with this tale of strife and loss in World War II.</p>

BOY GIANT

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<p>Having fled war-torn Afghanistan in a boat now sure to sink refugee Omar prepares to be lost to the waves. But then he wakes up on a beach surrounded by people each no bigger than his baby finger.</p><p>As it turns out these little people need saving just as much as he does. Can this giant bring peace? And will he ever find his way back to his mum?</p>