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    Book 1
    Book 1

    Anne of Green Gables

    'Oh, it seems so wonderful that I'm going to live with you and belong to you. I've never belonged to anybody - not reall... More

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    Book 2
    Book 2

    Fact Cat: History: Christopher Columbus

    Read all about Christopher Columbus and his dream to sail to Asia. Follow his journey into the unknown, discover what he... More

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    Book 3
    Book 3

    The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

    Huckleberry Finn had a tough life with his drunk father until an adventure with Tom Sawyer changed everything. But when ... More

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    Book 3
    Book 3

    The War of the Worlds

    This is Wells's classic science-fiction tale in which Martians descend on Earth.... More

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    Book 4
    Book 4

    War and Peace

    Leo Tolstoy's epic Russian classic, beautifully rewritten in just 64 pages for young children. A sweeping epic that foll... More

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    Book 5

    Queen Elizabeth II

    The Queen is one of the most famous women in the world. But what is she really like? This enthralling story of the life ... More

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    Book 6

    Fairy Unicorns The Magic Forest

    Zoe is staying with her great-aunt when she discovers a magical world full of fairy unicorns. But soon Zoe finds out tha... More

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    Book 7
    Book 7

    Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar is another one of Shakespeare's famous plays that portrays actual events from Roman history. Set in ancien... More

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    Book 8
    Book 8

    Fairy Unicorns Cloud Castle

    Zoe and her friend Astra, the fairy unicorn, can't wait for the Midsummer Festival on Unicorn Island. But the island is ... More

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    Book 9
    Book 9

    Fairy Unicorns Wind Charm

    When Zoe visits Unicorn Island she mistakenly opens the Box of Winds, unleashing a terrible storm over the island. Can Z... More

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    Book 10
    Book 10

    Fairy Unicorns Enchanted River

    When Zoe discovers that Unicorn Island is flooding, she knows she has to stop the waters - and fast. Is there any way fo... More

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    Book 12
    Book 12

    Les Miserables

    A beautifully illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece. Marcia Williams retells one of the greatest novels of... More

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    Book 13
    Book 13

    The Second World War

    A clear and informative account of how the Second World War began, the infamous battles and the conclusion and aftermath... More

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    Book 14
    Book 14

    Tutankhamun

    After thirty-two centuries of lying hidden in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun's sacred, royal tomb wa... More

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    Book 15
    Book 15

    The First World War

    The story of the First World War, and the people who lived and died fighting in it, specially written for young readers.... More

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    Titanic

    A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and spee... More

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    Book 17
    Book 17

    Wuthering Heights

    Rollercoasters are popular with boys, girls and mixed-ability classes. Valued for their durable and accessible format, t... More

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    Book 18
    Book 18

    William Shakespeare

    The year 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. Why do people around the globe still study and... More

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    Book 19
    Book 19

    Cleopatra

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    Book 20
    Book 20

    Jane Eyre: Quick Text

    This title presents the full story in quick modern English for a fast-paced read! This Charlotte Bronte classic is broug... More

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    Book 21
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    Beowulf

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    Book 23
    Book 23

    The Story of Islam

    Traces the story of Islam from the life and deeds of Mohammad, his successors and the spread of Islam across the globe, ... More

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    Book 24
    Book 24

    Frankenstein: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition

    Exam board: AQA, Edexcel; Edexcel Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature; A Level English Literature First teachin... More

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    Book 25

    Anne Frank

    Thoughtful account of the extraordinary life of Anne Frank for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrat... More

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    Book 26
    Book 26

    Don Quixote

    The classic story of misadventure by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra retold for children ready to tackle longer and more co... More

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    Book 27
    Book 27

    Oliver Twist

    Charles Dickens' classic story of a young boy who seeks his fortune on the streets of London.After Oliver Twist asks nas... More

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    Book 28
    Book 28

    The Story of Slavery

    A compelling account of the story of slavery from ancient times, through the sugar plantations of the Caribbean and Amer... More

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    Book 29
    Book 29

    Little Dorrit

    The classic story by Charles Dickens retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Amy Dorrit gro... More

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    Book 30
    Book 30

    Little Women

    'Timeless' HELEN MOORE, DAILY EXPRESS'I try to get every girly girl to read this one because those four sisters are so r... More

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    Book 31
    Book 31

    David Copperfield

    Key features of this text: How to study the text Author and historical background General and d... More

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    Dracula

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    Book 33
    Book 33

    Pride and Prejudice

    The Penguin English Library Edition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen'No sooner had he made it clear to himself and ... More

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    Book 34
    Book 34

    Nelson Mandela

    In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the... More

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    Book 35
    Book 35

    Who Was: Queen Victoria?

    Each title is a biography of one person's life, achievements and the problems they faced. The series covers many histori... More

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    Book 36
    Book 36

    White Fang: Illustrated by Ian Beck

    Part wolf, part dog, White Fang learns to survive in the freezing wilderness. As well as being forced to confront the ha... More

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    Book 37
    Book 37

    Journey to the Centre of the Earth

    Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussi... More

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    Book 38
    Book 38

    Henry VIII

    A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical ar... More

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    Book 39
    Book 39

    The Queen's Pirate

    The life of the famous Elizabethan sea captain told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Daring... More

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    Book 41

    Nelson

    Flora and Annie are off to stay with their grandparents for the summer. The girls will travel on their own from Cape Tow... More

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    Book 42
    Book 42

    Adolf Hitler

    An informative account of the life of Adolf Hitler, from his childhood in rural Austria to becoming the dictator who led... More

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    Book 43
    Book 43

    Gladiators

    A history of the often brutal world of the gladiators written in an engaging narrative style and containing full colour ... More

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    Book 44
    Book 44

    Pompeii

    Pompeii is an engaging story of one of history's most eruptive disasters. It's August AD 78 and Claudia is at the ... More

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    Book 45
    Book 45

    Leonardo da Vinci

    Vividly describes the life of da Vinci, from his country childhood to his amazing legacy and explores many of his works ... More

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    Book 46
    Book 46

    The Story of Pirates

    Reveals the grim and gritty facts about pirate attacks, terrible pirate tortures, and how notorious captains like Bartho... More

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    Book 47
    Book 47

    Winston Churchill

    Thoughtful introduction to the remarkable life of Winston Churchill for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful ... More

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    Book 48
    Book 48

    Animals at War

    From Hannibal’s elephants to World War One carrier pigeons and parachuting dogs in World War Two, children can discover ... More

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    Book 49
    Book 49

    Samurai

    Tells the story of the Samurai and how they shaped Japan's history and culture with their training methods, battles and ... More

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    Book 50
    Book 50

    Dracula

    A dramatic retelling of Bram Stoker's classic horror story retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex s... More

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    Book 51
    Book 51

    Marie Antoinette

    A lively retelling of the tumultuous life of Marie Antoinette, as she grows from Austrian princess to tragic queen. The ... More

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    Book 52
    Book 52

    The Story of Spying

    Lively account of the history of spying, with exciting descriptions of famous spies and the plots they uncovered, from A... More

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    Book 53
    Book 53

    Great Expectations

    One of the world's greatest writers is introduced to a new audience through this accessible retelling with lively illust... More

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    Book 54
    Book 54

    The Vietnam War

    The history of the Vietnam War, from Vietnam's struggle for independence to the protracted peace process which bought th... More

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    Book 55

    Napoleon

    A tough little chap with a shrill voice and a horrible temper, Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the surprise heroes of hist... More

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    Book 56
    Book 56

    Captain Cook

    A vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Captain Cook, with lively narrative text, colourful illustrat... More

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    Book 58
    Book 58

    A Tale of Two Cities

    Fast-moving and accessible, each story in this series is a shortened version of the classic novel, which loses none of t... More

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    Book 59
    Book 59

    Bleak House

    Esther, at fourteen, has never known love. Determined to live well, earn some love and overcome the shadow of her birth,... More

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    Book 61
    Book 61

    King Solomon's Mines

    A thrilling retelling of the classic adventure story by H. Rider Haggard, for children ready to tackle longer and more c... More

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    Book 62
    Book 62

    Moonfleet

    A tale of smuggling set among the cliffs, caves, and downs of Dorset. Everyone in the tiny village of Moonfleet lives by... More

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    Book 63
    Book 63

    Crusade

    Robert: Left on the steps of a church as a baby, Robert was often hungry but never stole food like the other orphans in ... More

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    Book 64
    Book 64

    Alexander The Great

    Born a prince of Macedonia in 356 BCE, Alexander the Great became one of the greatest military leaders of all time. He c... More

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    Book 65
    Book 65

    The Holocaust

    The Holocaust was the deliberate extermination of Jews and other people deemed undesirable by Germany's Nazi party durin... More

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    Book 67
    Book 67

    Kidnapped

    An action-packed retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous adventure, specially written for readers ready to tackle l... More

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    Book 68
    Book 68

    Stories of Vampires

    Three vampire tales for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Young heroes and heroines meet pale an... More

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    Book 69
    Book 69

    The 39 Steps

    Based on the classic adventure-thriller by John Buchan. Richard Hannay is in a race against time. Can he crack the code ... More

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    Book 70
    Book 70

    The Story of London

    Over the past 2,000 years, London has survived invasions, plagues, fires and air raids, witnessed the wealth and power o... More

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    Book 71
    Book 71

    The Odyssey

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    Book 72
    Book 72

    Othello

    An improved, larger-format edition of the Cambridge School Shakespeare plays, extensively rewritten, expanded and produc... More

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    Book 73
    Book 73

    D-Day

    It's 1944 when Lieutenant Andy Pope takes part in the D-Day landings, crossing the English Channel to the beaches ... More

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    Book 74

    Queen Elizabeth I

    A colourful and beautifully illustrated biography of one of England's most famous monarchs. Locked in the Tower of Londo... More

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    Book 75
    Book 75

    Florence Nightingale

    The remarkable story of Florence Nightingale, from her privileged childhood to the horrors of her work in the Crimea and... More

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    Book 76
    Book 76

    King Charles III

    This photographic biography for children aged 7-11 tells the story of Charles' life, from his birth at Buckingham Palace... More

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