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  • The Boy in the Dress: Now a Major Musical

    David Walliams, Quentin Blake

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, June 25, 2009)
    The sparkling debut children’s novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country.Illustrated by Quentin Blake and brilliantly written by David Walliams, The Boy in the Dress is full of the sharp humour and vivid characters you would expect from the co-creator and co-star of Little Britain.It is also a timeless and hilarious fable about what happens when an ordinary boy does something extraordinary – and the way that people, even the petty and cruel, can surprise you in the end. Quentin's illustrious black and white drawings are interspersed throughout, forming a perfect accompaniment to this funny and touching story.
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  • The Magician’s Nephew

    C. S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, May 5, 2009)
    Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full colour on a full colour ebook device, and in rich black and white on all other devices.Narnia . . . where Talking Beasts walk . . . where a witch waits . . . where a new world is about to be born.On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible.The Magician’s Nephew is the first book in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over fifty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to journey back to Narnia, read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
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  • The Octonauts and The Growing Goldfish

    Meomi

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, July 3, 2014)
    Join global sensations, the Octonauts, in an exciting new title in the classic picture book series that inspired the phenomenally successful animated TV show, broadcast around the world.(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)The Octonauts are a crew of cute animals who love to explore the big blue ocean. From their underwater base, the Octopod, the eight intrepid friends are always ready for fun and excitement!It was a sunny day under the South Pacific Ocean when… ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!The Octonauts meet Dunkie, a goldfish who can’t stop growing. Finding an ocean big enough for him seems to be an impossible mission for the intrepid crew… until they discover a prehistoric, deep sea world. Is Dunkie really a goldfish after all?An action-packed underwater adventure to delight Octonauts fans!
  • Midnight

    Derek Landy

    Paperback (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, June 4, 2019)
    Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back in their most gripping story yet, as book 11, Midnight, picks up where Resurrection left off – and runs.For years, Valkyrie Cain has struggled to keep her loved ones safe from harm, plunging into battle – time and time again – by Skulduggery Pleasant’s side, and always emerging triumphant.But now the very thing that Valkyrie fights for is in danger, as a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in order to lure Valkyrie into a final confrontation. With Skulduggery racing to catch up and young sorcerer Omen scrambling along behind, Valkyrie only has twelve hours to find Alice before it’s too late. The clock is ticking…
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  • The World of David Walliams: Best Boxset Ever

    David Walliams

    Paperback (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Jan. 1, 2013)
    From a smelly tramp with a big heart to a granny on the run from the law, you'll meet larger-than-life characters both young and old in these funny and touching tales from a leading comedy star. Full of warmth and wisdom, David Walliams' acclaimed novels explore the quirkier side of human nature to very funny effect. As comical as Roald Dahl, but always genuinely heartwarming, these stories show that when we judge people by appearances, we often miss the truth about what is inside. Light-hearted, surprising and full of optimism, they are a pure joy to read and share. This pack contains 5 paperbacks: Gangsta Granny; Billionaire Boy; Boy In The Dress; Mr Stink; Rat Burger.
  • The Tiger Who Came to Tea

    Judith Kerr

    Perfect Paperback (HarperCollins Children's Books, Feb. 6, 2006)
    The Tiger Who Came to Tea
  • Midnight

    Derek Landy

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, May 31, 2018)
    Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back in their most gripping story yet, as book 11, Midnight, picks up where Resurrection left off – and runs.For years, Valkyrie Cain has struggled to keep her loved ones safe from harm, plunging into battle – time and time again – by Skulduggery Pleasant’s side, and always emerging triumphant.But now the very thing that Valkyrie fights for is in danger, as a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in order to lure Valkyrie into a final confrontation. With Skulduggery racing to catch up and young sorcerer Omen scrambling along behind, Valkyrie only has twelve hours to find Alice before it’s too late. The clock is ticking…
  • Bing: Bed Time

    Ted Dewan

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Jan. 30, 2014)
    The second in an exciting new relaunch of Ted Dewan’s Bing books – resized and beautifully produced for the next generation of toddlers – paving the way for Bing’s TV debut in 2014.(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)Ted Dewan has created a series that focuses on the dynamic between toddler and parent, and that speaks to them both equally. With short, repetitive texts, bold, bright artwork and appealing characters, Bing offers both parent and child an enjoyable reading experience and a simple, reassuring guiding principle – that, whatever happens, it’s just a Bing thing, a normal occurrence, and nothing to get upset about.It’s time for Bing Bunny to brush his teeth, have a bath and cuddle up with his companion, Flop. But, oh no, where IS Flop?Share the ups and downs of everyday life in this playful pre-school series from award-winning picture book creator Ted Dewan.
  • Bombs on Aunt Dainty

    Judith Kerr

    language (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, June 28, 2012)
    Partly autobiographical, this is the second title in Judith Kerr’s internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following the life of Anna through war-torn Germany, to London during the Blitz and her return to Berlin to discover the past…It is hard enough being a teenager in London during the Blitz, finding yourself in love and wondering every night whether you will survive the bombs. But it is even harder for Anna, who is still officially classified as an “enemy alien”. Those bombs are coming from Germany – the country that was once her own. If Hitler invades, can she and her beloved refugee family possibly survive?This was previously published as The Other Way Round.
  • The One The Selection, Book

    Kiera Cass

    eBook (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, May 6, 2014)
    THE SELECTION changed the lives of thirty-five girls forever. Now, only one will claim Prince Maxon’s heart…It’s swoon meets the Hunger Games in the third instalment of THE SELECTION series!For the four girls who remain at the palace, the friendships they’ve formed, rivalries they’ve struggled with and dangers they’ve faced have bound them to each other for the rest of their lives.Now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen.America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown – or to Prince Maxon’s heart. But as the competition approaches its end and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realises just how much she stands to lose – and how hard she’ll have to fight for the future she wants.The breathtaking third title in THE SELECTION series will make you swoon!
  • The Girl Who Rode the Wind

    Stacy Gregg

    Paperback (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Sept. 6, 2016)
    An epic, emotional story of two girls and their bond with beloved horses, the action sweeping between Italy during the Second World War and present day.When Lola’s grandmother Loretta takes her to Siena, Italy, for the summer, Lola learns of her family’s history of heartbreak and adventure, stretching back to the Second World War. In 1945, Loretta’s nickname was ‘The Daredevil’ due to her fearless competing in the town’s famous Palio horse races – until war broke out and led to sadness and loss for Loretta.Lola jumps at the chance to enter the modern-day Palio on a beautiful horse called Nico – can she win, in honour of her beloved grandmother? And solve a mystery that will bring happiness and hope to Loretta?
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  • Mog the Forgetful Cat

    Judith Kerr

    Paperback (HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, Feb. 7, 2005)
    New cover, new format reissue of this story about everyone’s favourite family cat, Mog. ‘Bother that cat!’Mog always seems to be in trouble. She forgets that she has a cat flap and she forgets that she has already eaten her supper. But, one night, Mog’s forgetfulness comes in very handy…
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