Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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A collection of laugh-out-loud funny short stories and extracts including: 
 
the hilarious antics of Arabel and pet bird Mortimer 
laid-back Clever Polly and the stupid wolf 
the zany Bold family 
the crazy killer Aunties, and more. 
 
From best-loved classic authors Joan Aiken, Terry Pratchett, and Dick King-Smith, to Rebecca Elliott, Humza Arshad and Henry White, Julian Clary, Sam Copeland and other contemporary writers, there is something for EVERYONE to enjoy.

The Puffin Book of Funny Stories

Charlie has this little sister, Lola, and together they have lots of extremely good adventures and do some very fun things. All Charlie and Lola fans will love this collection of five favourite stories, featuring Charlie and Lola, their friends Lotta and Marv and, of course, Marv's dog Sizzles! 
 
Containing these five ever so good stories: 
We Honestly Can Look After Your Dog, Whoops! But It Wasn't Me, My Wobbly Tooth Must Not Ever Never Fall Out, I've Won, No I've Won, No I've Won and Snow Is My Favourite and My Best

Charlie and Lola: My Completely Best Story Collection

Noel Streatfeild

A series of children's modern classic novels by renowned 20th century children's writers. All the titles in this series have the A Puffin Book logo, contemporary-style covers, and child-friendly endnotes.

Christmas with the Chrystals is a gorgeous short story about how an influx of cheery young cousins at Christmas warms the heart of a haughty grandmother and lights up her chilly home. This very special Yuletide story is accompanied by several Streatfeild Christmas extracts from her many children's novels, including an (almost) never-before-seen sequel chapter to her bestseller Ballet Shoes. There are also recollections of the author's own childhood Christmases (taken from the Noel Streatfeild Christmas Holiday Book).

Christmas with the Chrystals & Other Stories

Philippa Pearce

'The rope hung from top to bottom of his dream. The rope hung softly, saying nothing, doing nothing. Then the rope began to swing very softly, very gently ... Towards him' 
 
The need to face your fears; the comedy of family life; the pressure of others' expectations... Intense experiences of childhood are vividly brought to life in this beautifully written collection of short stories by the author of Tom's Midnight Garden.

The Rope and Other Stories

Roald Dahl

Rikin Parekh

A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers 8-12. 
 
Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list? 
 
What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George’s granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion? 
 
And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory? 
 
Perfect for Christmas Eve, this magical and hilarious collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author’s favourite Roald Dahl characters.Discover stories from:<ul><li>Adam Kay (George's Marvellous Medicine)</li><li>Greg James and Chris Smith (The Twits)</li><li>Hannah Gold (Fantastic Mr Fox)</li><li>Nadia Shireen (The BFG)</li><li>Ben Bailey Smith (James and The Giant Peach)</li><li>Elle McNicoll (Matilda)</li><li>Konnie Huq (Danny Champion of the World)</li><li>Nathan Bryon (The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me)</li><li>Pamela Butchart (The Witches)</li><li>Sally Rippin (The Magic Finger)</li><li>Sibéal Pounder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).</li></ul>

Charlie and the Christmas Factory

Wendy Cooling

Meet an amazing range of characters in this exciting collection of stories chosen especially for listeners of around 7-years-old. Make the acquaintance of the princess in the tower block, eager to escape from frogs and princes in tights; or Horrid Henry who hates everything and everybody; and the old man who wishes he could cry like he did when he was young...All this and much, much more is packed into this unforgettable audiobook.

The Puffin Book of Stories for Seven-year-olds

Rick Riordan

In this action-packed collection, runaway demigods Luke and Thalia face untold dangers on their way to Camp Half-Blood. 
 
Percy Jackson and Annabeth must rescue stolen goods from a fire-breathing giant who doesn't take kindly to intruders. 
 
And Leo, Piper, and Jason have to dodge a band of party-loving Maenads and stave off an explosion - in one hour or less . . . 
 
Discover three never-before-seen short stories starring the Heroes of Olympus and Percy Jackson. PLUS original art, character interviews, puzzles and much more.

The Demigod Diaries

Cathy Cassidy

Life at Tanglewood isn't all sleepovers, picnics and beach parties. Cherry, Summer, Skye, Coco and Honey all face some tough life challenges in this delicious series from bestselling girls' favourite Cathy Cassidy. Every sister has a secret to share. Which one will be your favourite?

The Chocolate Box Girls 
 
Six fantastic stories, which one will be your favourite? 
 
Bittersweet - Will Honey's cry for help cause trouble for Shay and Cherry? 
 
Chocolates and Flowers - Can Alfie plan the perfect Valentine's Day surprise without breaking Summer's heart? 
 
Hopes and Dreams - Will Jodie finally take a risk and step into the spotlight? 
 
Moon and Stars - Is Finch and Skye's whirlwind romance in trouble? 
 
Snowflakes and Wishes - Caught up in another daring animal rescue, can Lawrie and Coco save the day? 
 
Hearts and Sunsets - Now that Ash's summer of adventure is coming to an end, what does the future hold for him and Honey? 
 
Dip into the world of the Chocolate Box Girls with this delicious collection of short stories. 
 
This fantastic collection includes Cathy Cassidy's four e-shorts, available in print for the very first time and a brand new, never before seen, story. A must-have for all fans of the Chocolate Box Girls!

Life is Sweet: A Chocolate Box Short Story Collection

Robin Stevens

Daisy and Hazel invite you to discover their untold stories . . . 
 
Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are famous for solving murder mysteries. But there are many other intrigues in the pages of Hazel's casebook, from the macabre Case of the Deepdean Vampire, to the baffling Case of the Blue Violet, and their very first whodunit: the Case of Lavinia's Missing Tie. 
 
Packed with brilliant mini-mysteries, including stories about rival detectives the Junior Pinkertons and dorm-mates Beanie and Kitty, and peppered with puzzles, facts, and tips on detecting, this is the perfect book for fans of the award-winning, bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series.

Cream Buns and Crime

Tips, Tricks and Tales from the Detective Society

Steve Cox

This brilliant collection is full of magic, mayhem and adventure! Find out how the camel got his hump, how Jimmy learned to vanish, and what Horrid Henry got up to on his holiday... 
 
Perfect for seven-year-olds to share or read alone.

Lynley Dodd

Meet Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Donaldson's Dairy, always ready for mischief. In this fabulous set of audio rhyming tales, Hairy Maclary and his friends just want to have fun, but trouble is never far away! 
 
The eight stories on this bumper CD collection are all set to music and read fabulously by Dr Who star David Tennant. 
 
The collection contains: 
 
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy 
Hairy Maclary, Sit! 
Hairy Maclary and Zackary Quack 
Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet 
Hairy Maclary Scattercat 
Hairy Maclary's Bone 
Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness 
Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper

Hairy Maclary Story Collection

Paul Jennings

A reunion of bones. An irresistible kisser. Wonder underpants. Cow-dung custard. It&rsquo;s all a bit much really! 
 
A brilliant collection of funny, weird and whacky short stories with strange endings from the award-winning Paul Jennings.

Unreal!

Magic meets mythology in this explosive trilogy of short stories from Rick Riordan. 
 
When a mysterious magical disturbance draws magicians Carter and Sadie Kane to New York, they meet another pair of kids with abilities as incredible as their own: Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase! 
 
And it's no coincidence that they've all been drawn to the Big Apple. A crazed sorcerer, Setne, is stirring up double trouble, unleashing dangerous creatures from both Greek and Egyptian myth. 
 
With Setne determined to devour the gods themselves to obtain the gift of immortality, demigods and magicians must combine their powers to stop him, before it's too late . . . 
 
Features the three short stories The Son of Sobek, The Staff of Serapis and The Crown of Ptolemy, plus an exciting extract from The Hidden Oracle, the first book in Rick Riordan's latest series, The Trials of Apollo.

Demigods and Magicians

Three Stories from the World of Percy Jackson and the Kane Chronicles

Beverley Naidoo

A collection of short stories - four previously published and three new - linked by the theme of young people experiencing personal dilemmas. All are set in South Africa, first under apartheid and then after the first democratic elections. They cover the period from 1950 to 2000 and reflect the lives of a range of young people, black and white, living in what was for many years seen as the world's most openly racist society.

Out of Bounds

Alfie knew how he felt about Summer Tanberry from the moment he saw her dance. 
 
As Valentine 's Day and Summer's birthday approaches, Alfie is determined to find the perfect present to make her smile again. With the help of an old-friend he hatches what he thinks is the perfect surprise, but Summer's twin sister Skye isn't so sure . . . 
 
 Can Alfie make Summer's dream come true without breaking her heart? 
 
 The first in a delicious series of eBook shorts from Cathy Cassidy.

Chocolates and Flowers: Alfie's Story

Children will be spellbound by the amazing characters in this fabulous collection - a greedy king, a very bad giant, a fairy queen and lots more... 
 
Perfect for eight-year-olds to share or read alone.

The Puffin Book of Stories for Eight-year-olds

Lauren Child

Charlie and Lola, first seen in I Will Not Ever NEVER Eat a Tomato, are stars of the screen, page, and now audio. First aired on prime time children&rsquo;s BBC in October 2005 and now available on DVD, Charlie and Lola are enjoying superstardom! The fabulous audio collection contains five classic Charlie and Lola stories, enhanced with music, sound effects, and classic Charlie and Lola dialogue. The five fantastic audio adventures include the classic stories: We HONESTLY can look after your Dog; My Wobbly Tooth must not ever, NEVER fall out; I've Won, no i've won, No I've won; Whoops! But it wasn't Me; and Snow is my Favourite and my Best. With an all-star cast featuring Charlie, Lola, Lotta, Marv, Soren Lorensen, as well as Sizzles the dog.

My Completely Best Story Collection

A collection of eight quirky, bizarre, and very funny short stories from the brilliant Paul Jennings.

Unbearable!

Oscar Wilde

Hear the best stories ever written with Puffin Classics on audio. 
 
The Happy Prince and Other Stories is a haunting, magical fairy tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (amongst others) The Happy Prince, who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parents as much as he should. 
 
The downloadable audiobook edition of this magical story for young and old, unabridged and read by John Moffatt.

The Happy Prince And Other Stories

Joan Aiken

Quentin Blake

Join master storyteller Joan Aiken and illustrator extraordinaire Quentin Blake for eight original and wildly imaginative modern fairy tales. 
 
From eight-legged horses and Martian dinosaurs to a girl cursed to turn into a pink snake, these weird and wonderful short stories weave folktale and fantasy into something entirely unexpected. 
 
Told with Joan Aiken&rsquo;s wit and creativity, and illustrated with Quentin Blake&rsquo;s distinctive style, these surreal, sublime and endlessly enjoyable stories are perfect for young readers and fairy tale fans to share.

The Winter Sleepwalker And Other Stories

From a naughty pirate to a very lonely lion, children will love the amazing characters they meet in this timeless collection of stories. 
 
Perfect for five-year-olds to share or read aloud.

The Puffin Book of Stories for Five-year-olds

A collection of eight quirky, bizarre, and very funny short stories.

Undone!

A collection of gorgeous, classic stories from award-winning Philippa Pearce, bringing a little bit of magic to the everyday!

Lion at School and Other Stories

Dick King-Smith

Brought to you by Puffin. 
 
This wonderfully funny audio collection contains eight adventures from the master of animal tales, Dick King-Smith. 
 
Perfect for young listeners, this magical collection features one of Dick King-Smith's most-loved stories: The Hodgeheg. 
 
Max is a hedgehog who lives with his family in a nice little home, but it's on the wrong side of the road from the Park where there's a beautiful lily pond and plenty of juicy slugs, worms and snails! 
 
The busy road is dangerous, but Max is determined to make his way across. If humans can do it, why can't hedgehogs? His first attempt ends in a nasty bump on the head and, when Max tries to speak, he realises his words are all mixed up. He is no longer a hedgehog but a hodgeheg! 
 
Still determined to fulfil his mission, Max discovers the best way to cross the road - with the help of the lollipop lady and some careful detective work . . . 
 
Other timeless classics included in this collection are: 
 
Poppet 
E.S.P 
The Mousebutcher 
The Merrythought 
Lightning Strikes Twice 
A Narrow Squeak 
Under the Mishmash tree 
 
'Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's trademarks' - Books for Your Children

The Hodgeheg and Other Stories

Fans of Cathy Cassidy's delicious Chocolate Box Girls series will love this special short book for World Book Day. Cathy is the top-selling author of Angel Cake, Ginger Snaps and Summer's Dream and is a perfect next read for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. 
 
Dip into the delicious world of the Chocolate Box Girls, as gorgeous Shay gets the chance to tell his own story. Discover the truth behind Shay's break-up with Honey and his new relationship with her step-sister Cherry. The first Chocolate Box story from a boy's point of view.

Chocolate Box Girls: Bittersweet

Catherine Storr

A second book of stories written for the author's daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed. The blundering, endearing wolf is still determined to prove himself cleverer than Polly - but the resolute and affectionate Polly outwits him every time! 
Skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm.

Polly And the Wolf Again

Gene Kemp

In this eerie and unnerving collection, you will find some eerily chilling tales of the supernatural. Distinguished authors Joan Aiken, Robert Westall, Susan Price and Michael Morpurgo are just a few of the highly acclaimed writers who have contributed stories to this spooky collection. We meet a baby ghost in Ursula Moray Williams' 'A Ghost of One's Own', a cheeky modern boy ghost in Marjorie Darke's 'Hi, It's Me', a Victorian girl ghost with disturbing powers in Jane Gardam's 'Bang, Bang - Who's Dead?' and even a cat ghost in Gene Kemp's 'The Passing of Puddy'. Each one makes the unexplainable and unbelievable so real it will send tingles down your spine and scare you witless!

The Puffin Book of Ghosts And Ghouls

Terry Jones

Michael Foreman

Three raindrops have an argument on their way out of a cloud &hellip; A silly King goes for a walk with a dog tied to each leg &hellip; An enterprising herring, bored of the North Sea, decides to swim right round the world &hellip; 
 
Thirty short stories of magic and adventure penned by Monty Python team member, Terry Jones. Embracing the tradition of the fairy tale, but adding Jones&rsquo;s inimitable comic imagination and originality, each story makes a perfect bedtime read for children &ndash; and grown ups! 
 
&lsquo;Could become a &ldquo;modern classic&rdquo; &hellip; the book is a joy&rsquo; Brian Patten, Spectator.

Fairy Tales

An anthology of original, hard-hitting short stories which tackle the difficult and sensitive issue of racism in its many forms - bullying, exclusion, class, the colour of skin, hatred and war. 
Written by some of today's very best writers for teenagers, and including fresh new talent from home and abroad, these strong, gripping and often moving stories are set against a variety of cultural backgrounds in the UK, Australia, India, America and Europe. The stories offer some unforgettable characters in situations that young people the world over will relate to, and are written with great depth, compassion and hope.

Skin Deep

Puffin Books

A lively collection of nineteen five-minute stories, ideally suited to the audiobook format. Here are stories old and new, from Perrault's LITTLE RED-RIDING HOOD and the traditional tale of THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF to Margaret Mahy's HORRENDOUS HULLABALOO and Dick King-Smith's BLESSU. There are stories about animals, magic and mermaids, in this fascinating audiobook anthology.

Puffin Book of Five-minute Stories

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