Christina is not looking forward to spending the summer with Uncle Ralph. She dreads the long days in the spooky, isolated Victorian mansion especially because Uncle Ralph dislikes her and there are no childen nearby to play with. Things change, however, when she sees the ghostly figure of a small, sad boy who mysteriously disappears before she can talk to him. Convinced that he's a ghost, Chri…
There was once a Nanny Goat who wanted kids more than anything in the world, but she couldn't have any of her own. Adopting seems like the perfect solution, but the kid she adopts is different to the others—in fact, he's a tiger cub! But the Nanny Goat doesn't care. When her mistrustful sisters kick her kid out of the herd, she resolutely stands by him, and her trust in him is repaid when he …
When a boy finds a young pigeon, half starved, in a derelict warehouse in Glasgow, he names the pigeon Percy and takes him home. He looks after him and even teaches him to fly. Da says that Percy should be set free, but the boy wants him to stay for ever. This atmospheric book tells the story of an unusual friendship.
Rabbit and Hedgehog have been best friends for a very long time, but they never celebrated their birthdays. In fact, they aren't quite sure "when" their birthdays are. So Hedgehog suggests they celebrate their birthdays together-- the very next day. " But they might not be tomorrow, " Rabbit worries. " But they might be, " Hedgehog replies. " It would be a shame to miss them if they are." Havin…
What makes a motorcycle go? How many different styles are there? When were the first motorcycles built? And why are they so exciting to race? Read about all kinds of different motorcycles, from scooters to awe-inspiring superbikes. Fold out enormous pages to discover even more about cruisers and dragster bikes.
Day OneI swam around my bowl. Day Two I swam around my bowl. Twice. And so it goes in this tell-all tale from a goldfish. With his bowl to himself and his simple routine, Goldfish loves his life..until one day... When assorted intruders including a hyperactive bubbler, a grime-eating snail, a pair of amorous guppies, and a really crabby crab invade his personal space and bowl, Goldfish is put o…