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A tale of two friends: a scarecrow made of straw and turnip, and his servant, a clever little boy named Jack. Their journey of discovery takes them into hilarious situations and terrifying dangers, bu

Two very funny stories in one volume about Whizziwig, the small, furry alien who has crash-landed on Earth, and ended up on top of Ben’s ward-robe – by the award-winning author ofPig-Heart Boy and Nou

Where do baby apes sleep? In apricots!I'm Elsa, and that's one of my jokes (I tell LOTS of jokes and I'm going to be a big star one day). I do my best to cheer my family up - but no one seems to laugh

A boy and a bear go to sea, equipped with a suitcase, a comic book and a ukulele. They are only travelling a short distance and it really shouldn't take long. But their journey doesn't quite go to pla

Two funny, adventurous tales that are perfect for both girls and boys, from the incomparable Jacqueline Wilson. Dip into Jacqueline Wilson's Biscuit Barrel -- it's deliciously funny and full of u

A stinking alien commander. Eight freaky kids. And a pair of faded Y-fronts. When crazy Uncle Otto warns of imminent invasion from outer space, his maths geek nephew Alexander takes on the task of sav

Two of Jacqueline Wilson's most popular stories together in one fantastic collection.In THE SUITCASE KID, Andy is struggling to cope with her parents' divorce: one week with Mum, one week with Dad. Bu

Will, you have been chosen.You and you alone. You will become the eyes and ears of the kingdom, learning to move silent as a shadow. Your arrow will fly true and your sword will be swift, risking your

Will, your time is running out.A renegade knight has captured Castle Macindaw, poisoning the royal family and is conspiring to overthrow the Kingdom. For you, this battle is even more personal. For in

Will, sometimes an enemy must become an ally.Your friend and ally, Evanlyn, has been taken captive by a mysterious horseman. Your attempts to rescue her lead you into the territory of a fearsome new e

Will, you are a Ranger now, protect your land at all costs.You are a fully-fledged Ranger at last, but your new land is already under threat. The Grimsdell Forest is being haunted by eerie voices and

In my pocket, feeling round, what can this be that I’ve found? Pull it out to see and — oooh! Look: a poem just for you. Thirty poems from one of today’s best-known children’s poets, whose witty rhyme

Lots of Jacqueline Wilson's characters are well-known and well-loved by thousands of readers: Hetty Feather, Ruby and Garnet, Pearl and Jodie, Elsa, Lily and, of course, the brilliant Tracy Beaker! Bu

Tilly can't believe it when her best friend Matty is asked to be a bridesmaid. In Tilly's favourite daydream, she's wearing the most beautiful bridesmaid dress and walking down the aisle behind a bride. The one wedding she'd really love to attend is her own mum and dad's - but it seems like that's never going to happen.So Tilly decides to make her own dream come true, and puts a notice in the local shop, advertising her services as a bridesmaid. And to her amazement, she gets a reply...A fabulous, funny and moving story about finding family and friendship in all sorts of places, from the mega-bestselling author of Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather and Katy.

A wonderful and original Jacqueline Wilson novel, featuring Hetty Feather, a Victorian Tracy Beaker!London, 1876 and Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children -- but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school.Life in the countryside is hard but with her 'brothers' Jem and Gideon, she helps in the fields and plays imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus and Hetty is mesmerised by the show, especially Madame Adeline and her performing horses.But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she is returned to the Foundling Hospital. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising?Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utte

A moving, humorous and beautifully observed tale set in the Victorian music-hall world.Their parents away, brother and sister Clarrie and Will must live with their Uncle Len, a ventriloquist on the Vi

Benny, Thunderbolt, Bridie, Sharky and the Peretti twins are a mixed bunch of vagabonds and urchins who come together to form the New Cut Gang in two comic tales of stolen silver and skulduggery. Fake

Abandoned by his bossy wife and children, old Mr Ape finds himself living all alone in his huge and rambling house. And then he gets a brilliant idea: he can fill the house with animals, the pets his

A touching story, written in verse, which celebrates friendship and individuality – from the award-winning author ofNoughts and Crosses.Despite his mum’s insistence, Sam doesn’t want to be friends wit

Double ActRuby and Garnet are ten-year-old twins. They're identical, and they do EVERYTHING together, especially since their mother died three years earlier - but they couldn't be more different. Boss

Tracy Beaker is back . . . and she's just desperate for a role in her school play. They're performing A Christmas Carol and for one extremely worrying moment, the irrepressible Tracy thinks she might

Beans calls her dad “Gadgetman” because of the weird and wonderful gadgets he comes up with – from exploding biscuits to Spy Kits. But the wrong people find out and Gadgetman goes missing.

When Halt and Crowley discover that the ambitious Morgarath has been infiltrating the Rangers in order to corrupt the corps and, ultimately, steal the throne, they seek a royal warrant to stop him bef

Ten-year-old Ruby and Garnet are identical twins who do everything together. Especially since their mother died three years earlier. They dress alike, wear their hair the same, and sit together in eve

Summer is here and it's off to the beach for Rosalind . . . and off to Maine for the rest of the Penderwick girls with their old friend, Jeffrey. That leaves Skye as OAP (oldest available Penderwick)

From climbing and abseiling to canoeing and a Crazy Bucket Race, Tim's adventure holiday promises to be full of action. There's just one problem: he is hopeless at sports of any kind. Can Tim survive

A tale of revenge and forgiveness from the author of Traitor.When Gareth is caught doing an impression of his new friend Jake’s accent, Jake is furious and determines to get revenge. He wants Gareth o

Summer is here and it's off to the beach for Rosalind ...and off to Maine for the rest of the Penderwick girls with their old friend, Jeffrey. That leaves Skye as OAP (oldest available Penderwick) - a

A hilarious tale of bravery and evil, set in Victorian London and told partly in strip-cartoon form. Three orphaned children are being pursued by the evil Mack the Knife, but Spring-heeled Jack is hot

Those fiesty Bindi Babes are back – and someone tougher than their auntie has moved in too!Geena, Amber and Jazz throw a Bollywood party to raise funds for their school. They plan to deliver a real Bo

Hal and his brotherband crew are hot on the trail of the pirate Zavac and they have one thing only on their minds: Stopping the bloodthirsty thief before he can do more damage. The chase leads down mi

The third and final story featuring the hugely popular Hetty Feather, from mega-bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson.A fantastic new adventure for brave, feisty Hetty Feather -- one of Jacqueline Wilson's most well-loved characters.Since leaving the Foundling Hospital, Hetty has seen her fair share of drama, excitement, tragedy and loss. After the death of her beloved mama, she sets off to find a real home at last -- starting with the search for her father.But Hetty is no longer a simple country girl, and begins to fear she'll never truly belong anywhere. And even when she is reunited with her beloved childhood sweetheart Jem, Hetty still longs for adventure -- especially when an enchanting figure from her past makes an unexpected reappearance. Could a more exciting future lie ahead for Hetty?

Zac and Izzy have won a place on a new reality TV show, but they have no idea where they're going or what to expect. As it turns out, they must live as if it's 1939, and one by on they will be voted o

The fantastic new novel from bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, starring Diamond, the little circus acrobat who first appeared in the hugely popularHetty Feather books. Diamond wasn't always a star. Born to penniless parents who longed for a strong, healthy son, she was a dainty, delicate daughter -- and a bitter disappointment.Discovering an extraordinary gift for acrobatics, Diamond uses her talent to earn a few pennies, but brings shame on her family. When a mysterious, cruel-eyed stranger spots her performing, Diamond is sold -- and is taken to become an acrobat at Tanglefield's Travelling Circus.The crowds adore Diamond, but life behind the velvet curtains is far from glamorous. Her wicked master forces Diamond to attempt ever more daring tricks, until she is terrified to step into the ring. But there are true friends to be found, too: the gentle Mister Marvel; the kindly Madame Adeline; and the glorious Emerald Star, Tanglefield's brand-new ringmaster, and Diamond's heroine.Wh

Packed with Christmas stories, this title includes a tale starring Tracy Beaker. It also includes festive puzzles, tasty Christmas recipes, perfect present tips, and fun Christmas facts.

The Jacqueline Wilson Christmas Cracker is packed with brilliant Christmas stories, including a brand-new tale from Jacqueline, and classic favourite Starring Tracy Beaker, in which Jacqueline's most

From the master storyteller comes a tale of gothic mystery as elegantly crafted as the most intricate clockwork. A tormented apprentice clock-maker - and a deadly knight in armour.

The mega-bestselling tale of fiery, spirited Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather, Jacqueline Wilson's most popular heroine since Tracy Beaker, and now the star of a major CBBC series.London, 1876. Hett

They thought ghosts didn't exist...But when Aladdin's parents discover food is being stolen from their restaurant, he and his friends decide to investigate. Soon, Aladdin notices a strange boy - dress

A hilarious tale of family fun from multi award-winning author Anne Fine. Bliss! A lovely, quiet, nothing-to-do and nothing-on-the-calendar Sunday. Well, that's until bossy Aunt Susan -- an u