Books with author Hilary McKay

Hilary McKay revisits Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies after the events of A Little Princess and Sara Crewe's happily ever after. But Sara is much missed - and most acutely by best friend Ermengarde, who laments that 'nothing is the same as it was before'. But life must go on at Miss Minchin's as new friendships are made, rivalries continued, lessons learned and, most importantly, fairytale endings are had.

Charlie is an irresistibly funny little brother who manages to get into all kinds of scrapes. Whether he's trying to hinder or help his brother Max and best friend Henry, trouble is guaranteed! Tooth Fairy Charlie has four wobbly teeth and cannot wait for the tooth fairy to arrive. There must be some way to make them fall out quickly ...Big Birthday Bash Why doesn't Max want a party to celebrate his birthday? It doesn't matter, Charlie is going to throw him one anyway!

Two more irresistibly funny Charlie stories from award-winning author Hilary McKayThe Cheese and Onion Crisps Charlie has given up cheese and onion crisps! He just hasn't been himself lately. There's only one thing for it—the Truly Amazing Smarties Trick!The Haunted TentCharlie's big brother Max isn't scared of anything…except Aunt Emma's spooky house. At last it's Charlie's chance to be the hero. Those ghosts had better watch out!

Love is in the air for the Casson family! Four hilarious, endearing tales unfold as Rose, Indigo, Saffy, and Caddy each tell their intertwining stories. Rose begins by showing how she does special with her Valentine's card for Tom in New York. Not to be outdone, Indigo has his own surprise in store for the Valentine,s Day disco at school. For her part, Saffy has an unusual date in a very, very dark graveyard, and is haunted by a balloon that almost costs her her best friend. But it is Caddy who dares everything -- as she tells all about love at first sight when you have found the Real Thing. Unfortunately the Real Thing is not darling Michael. What is Rose going to do?