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Janet Ahlberg

Once upon a time there were three bears, seven dwarfs, five gorillas, a frog prince, some sleeping beauties, a wolf, a dinosaur, a mad hatter, a steamboat, four firemen on a fire engine, a considerable number of giant beanstalks &ndash; and a little boy named Jeremiah Obadiah Jackenory Jones. 
 
Jeremiah lives in the Dark Woods with his grandma, who is brave enough to fight off crocodiles with her bare hands and her handbag. But her legs aren&rsquo;t so good, so when her jam tarts are stolen she sends Jeremiah into the woods to find the culprit&hellip; 
 
 Another highly entertaining story from Janet and Allan Ahlberg, which will delight both children and parents

Jeremiah in the Dark Woods

Robin Birch

Jobe Anderson

Join the club, find the magic! 
 
 The second book in a BRILLIANT new series brimming with adventure, friendship and an amazing array of magical creatures! A must-read for fans of Beast Quest, The Boy Who Grew Dragons and The Naughtiest Unicorn. 
 
Aisha and Jayden are officially members of the Secret Beast Club and ready for another mission! 
 
 This time a dragon is on the loose in Birmingham and about to cause havoc - unless the Secret Beast Club can track him down! But with a dragon hunter also on the trail, it's a race against time to find the dragon and get him to safety! 
 
 Inspired by the real life story of Pablo Fanque - the first Black circus owner - and featuring fun facts about the magical creatures within each story, this exciting new series for 6+ readers is not to be missed!

Secret Beast Club: The Dragons of Emerald Yard

Jeremy Strong

&lsquo;Do you think I should ask him out, Nicholas, or is that a bit forward?&rsquo; 
 
&lsquo;GRANNY!&rsquo; We all stared at her. Dad had to sit down. 
 
Nicholas&rsquo;s granny has fallen in love &ndash; with the elderly Hell&rsquo;s Angel next door! Yurrrgghhh. Nicholas&rsquo;s dad isn&rsquo;t happy about it &ndash; but Granny won&rsquo;t let him get in the way. She has a few tricks up her sleeve . . . and Granny on a motorbike could be a very dangerous thing . . .

My Granny's Great Escape

Clare Balding

Tony Ross

Charlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled. 
 
The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There's just one problem - he won't gallop. In fact, he won't even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy. 
 
Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed. 
 
The stakes couldn't be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony ever stop farting? 
 
Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.

The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop

Harry Horse

Grandfather is off on an expedition to the North Pole to find the Last Polar Bears and with him goes Roo - a dog of character and strong views. The intrepid explorers set sail on the good ship Unsinkable and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. 
 
Eccentric, moving and very funny, their story is told through a series of extraordinary letters.

The Last Polar Bears

A hilarious illustrated series for young readers set in Ancient Rome.

Perilus is a Roman boy who is crazy about chariot racing. He loves to practise in his own homemade chariot (pulled by the family goat) and dreams of riding in the Circus Maximus himself one day. But when Perilus's hero, the brilliant charioteer Scorcha , goes missing on the day of the big race, Perilus finds his wish coming true sooner than he'd imagined!

Romans on the Rampage

Humphrey Carpenter

More amazing adventures with Mr Majeika, the ex-wizard, turned teacher, and his class at St Barty's School. This time there's a trip down a magic river, a battle to save St Barty's from the wrecking ball, and work experience for Class Three.

Mr Majeika and the School Trip

Steven Butler

Hullo, My Brandyburp! 
 
Neville's Grandma Joan is the grumpiest, most horrible old woman there's ever been. He'd rather eat left-sock stew than see her, and now she's coming to stay for a WHOLE weekend. Oh dungle droppings! 
 
Even worse, a whole family of stinky, swampy trolls will be visiting Neville at the SAME TIME! 
 
Can Neville hide his friends from nosy Grandma Joan or will she get the FRIGHT of her life?

The Wrong Pong: Holiday Hullabaloo

Dick King-Smith

Harmony's uncle sends her on a treasure trail - which disappointingly ends in her finding a 50p piece. But the coin is a magic one, and when you rub the queen's nose, your wishes will come true! 
 
From the number one author for animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of a much-loved classic.

The Queen's Nose

Louise Cooper

Continuing the story in which Tamzin Weston and her guardian pony Moonlight confront the evil spirit of the Grey Horse. Tamzin and her new friend Marga are preparing for the pony Fun Day. But there's something suspicious about Marga and her pony Lossie. First Marga takes Tamzin's protective blue talisman. Then Marga schemes so that Tamzin has to ride Lossie in the parade. Lossie bolts and heads for the cliffs with Tamzin clinging on. She almost falls over the edge but Moonlight rescues her just in time. Marga and Lossie suddenly disappear into thin air. They are agents of the Grey Horse and, according to legend, Tamzin knows he'll be back for her...

Sea Horses: The Talisman

Jacqueline Wilson

Mary is fed up of being wrapped in cotton wool by her gran. Being blind doesn't mean that she can't look after herself. So Mary decides to go down to the sweetshop by herself for the first time but the trip is more eventful than she could ever have imagined and the shop is burgled whilst Mary is in there! How will she escape and get home safely?

Take a Good Look

'Do be careful, Mr Majeika, there might be real ghosts in there.' 
 
When Class Three and Mr Majeika get on board a ghost train, they are in for a surprise. Real ghosts appear and the wicked Wilhemina Worlock isn't far away. But Jody comes to the rescue - with a dragon to help her!

Mr Majeika and the Ghost Train

Alex Cliff

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the strongest boy in the world? Or the fastest? Or even the noisiest? Two ordinary young boys are about to find out! 
 
When the castle walls of Max and Finlay's den start crumbling away, little do the best mates know that everything is about to change . . . Trapped inside the wall is the ancient god Hercules and he needs the boys' help! The friends must complete a terrifying challenge every day for seven days and can choose only one of Hercules' amazing superpowers at a time to help them. 
 
In this second exciting Superpowers adventure, Max and Finlay have to deal with a vicious nine-headed river monster! Will they choose the right superpower?

Superpowers: The Heads of Horror

Jam-packed with brilliant jokes to tell your mum, your dad, your baby brother, your best friend or your worst enemy, your dog, your teacher - in fact anyone else you can think of! Jokes that will have everyone chuckling, such as: 
 
Q: What goes ha ha bonk? A: A man laughing his head off! Or 
 
Q: What did the policeman say to his tummy? A: You're under a vest.' And 
 
Q: What came after the Stone Age and the Bronze Age? A: The Sausage! 
 
These and more besides make a perfect joke book for all the family to enjoy!

The Ha Ha Bonk Book

Tamzin is trying hard to come to terms with the loss of Moonlight, whom she now knows is the Blue Horse, the kind spirit who is trying to protect her. Although the evil spirit of the Grey Horse has been quiet for some time, Tamzin is inexplicably drawn towards a rocky outcrop just off the coast and goes out in a little boat to investigate. Soon she realises it is a trap and the Grey Horse has succeeded in capturing her in his den. Her blue talisman isn't powerful enough to summon up  the Blue Horse, until she spots a small fragment of blue glass - the missing piece of her bracelet. The Blue Horse and the Grey Horse face each other for the final time while Tamzin tries desperately to escape. With the help of the Blue Horse, her friends and her Nan, Tamzin reaches safety and the spirit of the Grey Horse is recaptured forever. And much to everyone's surprise and delight, Moonlight returns, a pony once more.

Sea Horses: The Last Secret

Michael Broad

Jake Cake is an ordinary kid who likes writing and illustrating stories about his adventures. He swears they're all true, but no one ever believes him. 
 
In this second book of a four-book series, Jake discovers the school dinner lady is a robot (and she can't cook chips!), he has goblins in his garden (they're green and they bite) and he's tricked by a really tricky witch (trouble!). 
 
Just perfect for readers of 7+.

Jake Cake: The Robot Dinner Lady

Casper and his friends have an amazing ZEEOWWW! WHIZZ! SPLATT! secret - THEY ARE ALL SUPERHEROES! 
 
Which will come in very handy this Sports Day when a dog named JAWS is let off his lead. . . AARRGHHH! 
 
And what happens when Casper's vacuum cleaner swallows a HAMSTER? Find out in not just one, but THREE Cartoon Kid adventures. WHAM-BAM-JELLY-AND-JAM!

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