Jim Hawkins, is set on course for a thrilling adventure. The old man soon ends up dead, and among his possessions Jim discovers a map leading to buried treasure. Before long, Jim is setting sail to find it – but pirates are lurking in the ship’s crew, and the notorious Long John Silver is planning a mutiny. . . Frequently adapted and dramatised, Treasure Island is the seminal pirate n…
A story of thesearch for reconciliation, the sequel to Wheel of Surya is a beautifullycrafted story sets against the backdrop of Indian independence and thePartition of India and Pakistan. No children’s books about India conveysthese issues and themes with the effortless ease of Jamila Gavin. Her diversevoice is the perfect introduction to this period of history, for fansof The Bone Sparrow, …
Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb was written to be an 'introduction to the study of Shakespeare', but are much more entertaining than that. All of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style, and their literary quality has made them popular and sought-after ever since their first publication in 1807. This edition contains the delightfu…
Imagine if an octopus came to stay... Join octopus as she goes to the doctor, buys new shoes and climb a skyscraper. Along the way, discover just how bendy, brainy and brilliant she really is...
Drizella and Anastasia only know one thing for certain: they will never end up like their mother, Lady Tremaine. When their father left them as young girls, he took what was left of their family’s fortune and their mother’s dignity with him. A few years and one deceased stepfather later, the only version of Lady Tremaine that Drizella and Anastasia know is a bitter and cruel head of house. …
Join a tiger as he goes to a karate class, joins a rock band and leaps on a bouncy castle. Along the way, discover just how stripy, greedy and loud he really is!
Join crocodile as he plays crazy golf, goes to a sleepover and visits a funfair. Along the way, discover just how speedy, tough and greedy he really is!