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... MoreAnne of Green Gables
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... MoreFact Cat: History: Christopher Columbus
The War of the Worlds
This is Wells's classic science-fiction tale in which Martians descend on Earth.... MoreThe War of the Worlds
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: 140th Anniversary Edition
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collectio... MoreThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: 140th Anniversary Edition
War and Peace
Leo Tolstoy's epic Russian classic, beautifully rewritten in just 64 pages for young children. A sweeping epic that foll... MoreWar and Peace
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 ... MoreQueen Elizabeth II
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... MoreFairy Unicorns The Magic Forest
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is another one of Shakespeare's famous plays that portrays actual events from Roman history. Set in ancien... MoreJulius Caesar
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 ... MoreFairy Unicorns Cloud Castle
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... MoreFairy Unicorns Wind Charm
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... MoreFairy Unicorns Enchanted River
Les Miserables
A beautifully illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece. Marcia Williams retells one of the greatest novels of... MoreLes Miserables
The Second World War
A clear and informative account of how the Second World War began, the infamous battles and the conclusion and aftermath... MoreThe Second World War
Tutankhamun
After thirty-two centuries of lying hidden in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun’s sacred, royal tomb wa... MoreTutankhamun
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.... MoreThe First World War
Titanic
A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and spee... MoreTitanic
Wuthering Heights
Rollercoasters are popular with boys, girls and mixed-ability classes. Valued for their durable and accessible format, t... MoreWuthering Heights
William Shakespeare
The year 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. Why do people around the globe still study and... MoreWilliam Shakespeare
Cleopatra
In the land of pharaohs and pyramids, Cleopatra is a princess with an uncertain future. When her own brother tries to ki... MoreCleopatra
Jane Eyre: A Quick Read
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.”As a young orphan, Jane Eyre is... MoreJane Eyre: A Quick Read
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, ... MoreThe Story of Islam
Frankenstein: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition
Exam board: AQA, Edexcel; Edexcel Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature; A Level English Literature ... MoreFrankenstein: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition
Anne Frank
Thoughtful account of the extraordinary life of Anne Frank for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrat... MoreAnne Frank
Don Quixote
The classic story of misadventure by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra retold for children ready to tackle longer and more co... MoreDon Quixote
Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens' classic story of a young boy who seeks his fortune on the streets of London.After Oliver Twist asks nas... MoreOliver Twist
The Story of Slavery
A compelling account of the story of slavery from ancient times, through the sugar plantations of the Caribbean and Amer... MoreThe Story of Slavery
Little Dorrit
The classic story by Charles Dickens retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Amy Dorrit gro... MoreLittle Dorrit
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... MoreLittle Women
David Copperfield
Key features of this text: How to study the text Author and historical background General and detailed summaries Comm... MoreDavid Copperfield
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 ... MorePride and Prejudice
Nelson Mandela
The complete story of the life of Nelson Mandela: one of the most famous names in modern history. Includes insight into ... MoreNelson Mandela
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... MoreWho Was: Queen Victoria?
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... MoreWhite Fang: Illustrated by Ian Beck
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussi... MoreJourney to the Centre of the Earth
Henry VIII
A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical ar... MoreHenry VIII
The Queen's Pirate
The life of the famous Elizabethan sea captain told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Daring... MoreThe Queen's Pirate
Martin Luther King
Thoughtful introduction to the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King for young readers. Lively narrative text, colour... MoreMartin Luther King
Nelson
Flora and Annie are off to stay with their grandparents for the summer. The girls will travel on their own from Cape Tow... MoreNelson
Adolf Hitler
An informative account of the life of Adolf Hitler, from his childhood in rural Austria to becoming the dictator who led... MoreAdolf Hitler
Gladiators
A history of the often brutal world of the gladiators written in an engaging narrative style and containing full colour ... MoreGladiators
Pompeii
A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speec... MorePompeii
Leonardo da Vinci
Vividly describes the life of da Vinci, from his country childhood to his amazing legacy and explores many of his works ... MoreLeonardo da Vinci
The Story of Pirates
Reveals the grim and gritty facts about pirate attacks, terrible pirate tortures, and how notorious captains like Bartho... MoreThe Story of Pirates
Winston Churchill
Thoughtful introduction to the remarkable life of Winston Churchill for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful ... MoreWinston Churchill
Animals at War
From Hannibal’s elephants to World War One carrier pigeons and parachuting dogs in World War Two, children can discover ... MoreAnimals at War
Samurai
Tells the story of the Samurai and how they shaped Japan's history and culture with their training methods, battles and ... MoreSamurai
Dracula
A dramatic retelling of Bram Stoker's classic horror story retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex s... MoreDracula
Marie Antoinette
A lively retelling of the tumultuous life of Marie Antoinette, as she grows from Austrian princess to tragic queen. The ... MoreMarie Antoinette
The Story of Spying
Lively account of the history of spying, with exciting descriptions of famous spies and the plots they uncovered, from A... MoreThe Story of Spying
Great Expectations
One of the world's greatest writers is introduced to a new audience through this accessible retelling with lively illust... MoreGreat Expectations
The Vietnam War
The history of the Vietnam War, from Vietnam's struggle for independence to the protracted peace process which bought th... MoreThe Vietnam War
Napoleon
A tough little chap with a shrill voice and a horrible temper, Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the surprise heroes of hist... MoreNapoleon
Captain Cook
A vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Captain Cook, with lively narrative text, colourful illustrat... MoreCaptain Cook
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... MoreA Tale of Two Cities
Bleak House
Esther, at fourteen, has never known love. Determined to live well, earn some love and overcome the shadow of her birth,... MoreBleak House
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... MoreKing Solomon's Mines
Moonfleet
A tale of smuggling set among the cliffs, caves, and downs of Dorset. Everyone in the tiny village of Moonfleet lives by... MoreMoonfleet
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 ... MoreCrusade
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... MoreAlexander The Great
The Holocaust
The Holocaust was the deliberate extermination of Jews and other people deemed undesirable by Germany's Nazi party durin... MoreThe Holocaust
Kidnapped
An action-packed retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous adventure, specially written for readers ready to tackle l... MoreKidnapped
Stories of Vampires
Three vampire tales for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Young heroes and heroines meet pale an... MoreStories of Vampires
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 ... MoreThe 39 Steps
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... MoreThe Story of London
Othello
An improved, larger-format edition of the Cambridge School Shakespeare plays, extensively rewritten, expanded and produc... MoreOthello
Queen Elizabeth I
A colourful and beautifully illustrated biography of one of England's most famous monarchs. Locked in the Tower of Londo... MoreQueen Elizabeth I
Florence Nightingale
The remarkable story of Florence Nightingale, from her privileged childhood to the horrors of her work in the Crimea and... MoreFlorence Nightingale
King Charles III
This photographic biography for children aged 7-11 tells the story of Charles' life, from his birth at Buckingham Palace... MoreKing Charles III
