The Famous Five are on their way to the cinema when Timmy spots a cat and races after it, taking the gang on a detour to an empty house. But is it really empty? There are some very strange sounds that tell a different story...
Tilly never has time to tidy her messy bedroom because she is always too busy helping other people. So when she leaves home to visit her far-flung relatives, how will her family cope without her?
Bryce is fed up with tests. So far this week he's had a spelling test, a swimming test, and even a test on his bike. So, on Friday, Bryce decides to surprise the adults with his own test. What happens when Bryce turns the tables on all the adults?
When their pirate crew cast them adrift on the ocean wave, it looks like certain death for Caleb and Annie, and their baby daughter Polly. Against all odds, they make it to land and find a new home, but Polly can't seem to settle into normal life. Then, on a school trip, Polly's class comes under attack from pirates – and she finally discovers what she is destined to be!
It is Christmas Eve, and the Famous Five are excited about their mountain of presents—especially Timmy! But when Timmy barks furiously he is sent outside, leaving a thief free to steal all the gifts. Can Timmy manage to save the day?
A celebration of the many ways children interact with books.
Nicky, Tasha and Joe's mum leaves for work early one day and she leaves instructions for them on a cassette-player – all they have to do is press play! Nicky and Tasha must get themselves ready for school and get baby Joe ready for playgroup without waking Dad! They have to get dressed, make porridge for breakfast and find Joe's toy rabbit. Then they have to creep into Dad's bedroom and set t…
Annie's father is going to knock down the old barn and build a new one. What will happen to Colly the swallow and all the other birds and animals that live there? Annie is worried about their safety. But one night something amazing happens and she realises that the birds are wiser than she could ever have imagined …
When George spots a light on Kirrin Island in the middle of the night, it's the first clue that there are intruders on her private island. Who are the mysterious visitors—and why are they there?