Published in Indonesia in 2005, The Rainbow Troops, Andrea Hirata's closely autobiographical debut novel, sold more than five million copies, shattering records. Now it promises to captivate audiences around the globe. Ikal is a student at the poorest village school on the Indonesian island of Belitong, where graduating from sixth grade is considered remarkable. His school is under constant th…
The very best stories about cats and dogs from the world of children's literature, chosen by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson! Includes a brand new story by Jacqueline herself, Leonie's Pet Cat as well as extracts from treasured classics such as The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith and Gobbolino the Witch's Cat by Ursula Moray Williams, and from modern favourite writers such as …
Meet Amelia Jane. She's big! She's bad! She's the terror of the toy-cupboard! Amelia Jane snips the tail of the pink rabbit, squirts Tom the soldier with water and gets up to all sorts of mischief at the beach. The toys have their own tricks to teach her to be good - but Amelia Jane can never behave herself for long
Puppy PuzzleTwo identical Labrador puppies in a muddle! One of them's gone missing - but which one is it?Kitten CrowdSix newborn kittens without a home. Can Mandy find them new owners - by the end of the week?Rabbit RaceA baby rabbit is in danger - and only Mandy and James can help ...
Plucky Jan Francis reads the children's wide-eyed adventures with vim and vigor, in true Secret Seven tradition. Elementary-aged village school children create their own crimes to solve and people to follow. Two competing clubs, Famous Five and Secret Seven, are trying to outdo each other and compete for thrills. Francis's British voice conveys their childhood excitement throughout most of the …
his new series of Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups, George, Dick, Anne, Julian and Timmy confront a new challenge: what exactly is this puzzling scrape referred to as a 'strategy away day'? The Five have gone on their greatest adventure yet - to become an even better team! They are booked into an exciting hotel right next to the jolly motorway services, where the nice (if somewhat nervous and sweat…
The Wind in the Willows is a children's book by the British novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternatingly slow-moving and fast-paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals: Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. They live in a pastoral version of Edwardian England.
It's hard to get a good night's sleep when your bed won't stay still! Find out what happens in this charming collection of stories fro the much-loved Enid Blyton, complete with thetale of the dancing mouce, the five naughty lambs and the time when Mr Stamp-About lost his temper. Other stories in this volume: Mother Dimity's Best Dress When Billy Went to Granny's The Two Rough Children Sa…
A series of adventures begins when Robin and Betty discover Run-About, the messenger brownie, in their garden. He comes to stay with them for a well-earned rest and suddenly they are swept up into a world of magic.
When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!THE LAST RESORT OASIS It was a cold winter in New Mouse City when my grandfather William Shortpaws decided to take the whole family on vacation! We all climbed aboard the cheese-colored camper and set off on a relaxing retreat
Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. Okay, I'll admit it: I'm a bit of a cheesy mouse from time to time. What can I say? I'm a romantic! That's why Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. This year I had a date with a very speci…
One day Monkey makes the Smickle Smockle. A most peculiar animal, it has a small head, long neck, perfectly round body, wings, cat's ears and a long tail like a fish. With three feet at the front and a wheel behind, it's the strangest looking thing, and even though he's only made of Plasticine, the Smickle Smockle terrifies the Pink Bunny immensely. Monkey tries to make amends with his timid fr…
A classic children's story from the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. Malory Towers is about everything school should stand for - friendships, lessons, sports, plays and especially mischief. There's a mystery at the nearby stables - someone has stolen money and then poor Julie's horse! Can the third form help old girls Bill and Clarissa discover who is behind it? Saddle up to f…
When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! My cousin Trap was opening a superstore! I was excited for the grand opening but, holey cheese, it was a disaster! The lights wouldn't go on, the speakers were broken, and something was stinking up the place. Someone was trying to sabotage the store. But who could it be... and why?
I, Geronimo Stilton, was selected by the mayor to give a special driving demonstration, but my drivers' license had expired! I had only a week to relearn everything to pass the test for a new one. Little did I know that my lessons would introduce me to a talking robot car! It was up to us to stop a thief and make the roads safer for everyone.
For cavemouse Geronimo Stiltonoot, life is one prehistoric problem after another! Geronimo Stiltonoot and The Stone Gazette are in the running for the Stone Age Ratitzer: the award for the best prehistoric journalism! But their main competition is Sally Rockmousen, the ruthless host of Gossip Radio -- and she'll stop at nothing to win. Can Geronimo sniff out a scoop in time to defeat her?
When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! The most famouse goldsmith in Hawaii created a necklace for a famous actress, but someone wants to steal it! Can Geronimo figure out who the thief is before they run away with the jewels?
When youre with Geronimo Stilton, its always a fabumouse adventure! Geronimo and Trap decide to start making organic honey with the help of some beekeepers. When the honey is ready, they face up against the evil Madam No.
Who is Geronimo Stiltonord? He is a mouseking -- the Geronimo Stilton of the ancient far north! He lives with his clan in the village of Mouseborg. From sailing frozen waters to facing fiery dragons, every day is an adventure for the micekings! The Famouse Fjord Race It's the day of the Famouse Fjord Race, a miceking sailing competition. Geronimo Stiltonord isn't competing, since he gets s…
Ho, ho, ho! I love Christmas in New Mouse City. But this year, Grandfather William wanted me to research a new story. He asked me to dress up like Santa Claus and let lots of little mouselets sit on my lap. Cheese niblets! If only I had my own team of reindeer and could fly far, far away....
Geronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot is back in another prehistoric adventure! It's the season for the annual cavemouse sports competition! This year, Tiger Khan and his saber-toothed henchmen want to enter the games. They call a truce with the cavemice during the tournament . . . but when their flag goes missing, Tiger Khan is furious. Can Geronimo Stiltonoot track it dow…
Spacemouse Geronimo Stiltonix's adventures are out of this world! MouseStar 1 is surrounded by floating space junk! It's yucky -- and dangerous. Geronimo Stiltonix tracks down the source of the junk, and meets very wasteful aliens. Even worse, robots that the aliens threw away have started to rebel! Can the spacemice restore harmony before the robots take over?
My detective friend Hercule Poirat and I were headed to India. A Bollywood star we're friends with had received a valuable ruby and wanted us to help her protect it... which meant that I ended up acting in the movie she was filming! Rancid ricotta-I'm a terrible actor! Even worse, just when we least expected it, the ruby was stolen. Could we find the thief?
Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship! The Thea Sisters are taking a trip to Canada! They have been invited to do some bird-watching with a group of friends. The girls are enjoying learning more about Canada and their love for hockey. But during their trip, one of their group members mysteriously disappears. They set off to Niagara Falls to f…
Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. My grandfather William Shortpaws -- also known as Cheap Mouse Willy -- was back at The Rodent's Gazette, and he was determined to torture me. He wanted to publish a guide book to Ratzikistan, the Siber…
Do you like art? I do! So when Thea heard that there was a secret map hidden beneath Mouse Island's most famous painting, the Monamouse, I knew we had to get the scoop! Together we began to investigate, and soon we discovered secret clues that led us to the most fabumouse secret. And it all lay beneath the streets of New Mouse City!
The micekings have received a mysterious message in a bottle! Unfortunately, most of it has been damaged by water but Geronimo can tell it's from the Oofa Oofas, the laziest rodents in the ancient far north. The micekings set sail to Oofadale, in case the Oofa Oofas are in trouble. But on their way, the dragons attack! Fjords and fiddlesticks, what an adventure!
Spacemouse Geronimo Stiltonix's adventures are out of this world! Professor Greenfur, the onboard scientist on spaceship MouseStar 1, has changed color from green to... orange! What's going on? To find out, the spacemice travel to his home planet of Photosyntheson. There, they learn that all of Professor Greenfur's relatives are being threatened by the nibblix, tiny aliens with very sharp teet…