Seasons of Splendour: Tales, Myths and Legends of India
India is particularly rich in colourful folkore. These stories, told by parents to their children for many generations, ... MoreSeasons of Splendour: Tales, Myths and Legends of India
The Kingdom of Carbonel
'A delightful story for those who like impossible things to happen in a humdrum world...The children are lively, the gro... MoreThe Kingdom of Carbonel
The Other Side of Truth
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Not a speck, not a stain on her gray s... MoreThe Other Side of Truth
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase: 60th Anniversary Edition
Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this special editi... MoreThe Wolves of Willoughby Chase: 60th Anniversary Edition
The Sword and the Circle
Rooted in folklore, medieval ideals of chivalry, and the last gallant struggles of the British against the Saxon invader... MoreThe Sword and the Circle
The Silver Sword
Read & Respond: The Silver Sword provides teachers with a wealth of resources to teach The Silver Sword by Ian Ser... MoreThe Silver Sword
The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm
Meet the most eccentric inventor ever in THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF PROFESSOR BRANESTAWM by Norman Hunter.The wonderfu... MoreThe Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm
Emil and the Detectives
EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES by Erich Kastner has been in print ever since it was first published in 1928.Young Emil is robbe... MoreEmil and the Detectives
Earthsea: The First Four Books
One of the classic works of fantasy by renowned writer of the genre, Ursula K. Le Guin.'One of the literary greats of th... MoreEarthsea: The First Four Books
The Complete Adventures of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf
All four Clever Polly books in one volume including Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf, Polly and the Wolf Again, Tales of... MoreThe Complete Adventures of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf
Brendon Chase
Three brothers run away from home to live like Robin Hood and his merry men, deep in the forest of Brendon Chase. They m... MoreBrendon Chase
The Country Child
THE COUNTRY CHILD is a semi-autobiographical story about a girl growing up in the country before the First World War. Al... MoreThe Country Child
The House in Norham Gardens
No.40 Norham Gardens, Oxford, is the home of Clare Mayfield, her two aged aunts and two lodgers. The house is a huge Vic... MoreThe House in Norham Gardens
Thunder And Lightnings
When Andrew's family moves house, he strikes up an unexpected friendship with his neighbour Victor. There isn't a thing ... MoreThunder And Lightnings
Theatre Shoes
Theatre Shoes is part of the wonderful 'Shoes' series of adventures for children by Noel Streatfeild. Every family has i... MoreTheatre Shoes
The Ordinary Princess
Once upon a time, there was the most beautiful, extraordinary princess. At least, until the day of her christening, when... MoreThe Ordinary Princess
Bogwoppit
THE BOGWOPPIT is a light-hearted, lively story, brilliantly told by Ursula Moray Williams, author of GOBBOLINO (also ava... MoreBogwoppit
Tennis Shoes
Reissued in 'A Puffin Book' series of best-loved children's classics, this is a sharp and funny story that follows in th... MoreTennis Shoes
Circus Shoes
Published in the 'A Puffin Book' series of best-loved classics, along with BALLET SHOES, THEATRE SHOES, TENNIS SHOES and... MoreCircus Shoes
A Traveller in Time
When Penelope goes to stay with her aunt and uncle in an ancient Derbyshire farmhouse, she is immediately drawn to the w... MoreA Traveller in Time
Christmas with the Savages
An ideal stocking-filler for Christmas - CHRISTMAS WITH THE SAVAGES by Mary Clive is based on real events and people. It... MoreChristmas with the Savages
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
Clever Polly And the Stupid Wolf
CLEVER POLLY AND THE STUPID WOLF by Catherine Storr has delighted generations of young children.Twelve stories written f... MoreClever Polly And the Stupid Wolf
Polly And the Wolf Again
Polly and the Wolf Again by Catherine Storr is a second book of stories written for the author's daughter, who was scar... MorePolly And the Wolf Again
Ballet Shoes
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. We three Fossils vow to try to put our ... MoreBallet Shoes
Carbonel
Magic and everyday life blend smoothly in this highly enjoyable fantasy, perfect for reading aloud - The Horn Book'You m... MoreCarbonel
The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition
'One of the greatest books of the century' - Guardian'Hiding...where would we hide?... Margot and I started packing our ... MoreThe Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition
Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia is an unforgettable story of friendship and loss by award-winning author Katherine Paterson.Jess A... MoreBridge to Terabithia
Sounder
SOUNDER by William H. Armstrong is set in the 19th-century American South. It is the story a poor African-American share... MoreSounder
The Village by the Sea
A story of survival set in a small fishing villlage near Bombay. Lila and Hari, aged 13 and 12, struggle to keep the fam... MoreThe Village by the Sea
Madame Doubtfire
Madame Doubtfire by bestselling author Anne Fine is a wonderfully funny, punchy story about family life. Lydia, Christop... MoreMadame Doubtfire
The Little Girl and the Tiny Doll
The Little Girl and the Tiny Doll by Aingelda Ardizzone and illustrated by Edward Ardizzone has been delighting generati... MoreThe Little Girl and the Tiny Doll
Cue for Treason
Cue for Treason by Geoffrey Trease is an exciting historical novel for children. Fleeing from the evil Sir Philip Morton... MoreCue for Treason
Chinese Cinderella: 25th Anniversary Edition
Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this 25th annivers... MoreChinese Cinderella: 25th Anniversary Edition
Christmas with the Chrystals & Other Stories
Christmas with the Chrystals is a gorgeous short story about how an influx of cheery young cousins at Christmas warms t... MoreChristmas with the Chrystals & Other Stories
Flour Babies
Let it be flour babies. Let chaos reign. When the annual school science fair comes round, Mr Cartwright's class don't g... MoreFlour Babies
The Otterbury Incident
A reissue of a much-loved adventure which has stood the test of time and is as exciting today as when it was first publi... MoreThe Otterbury Incident
The Cay
Read Theodore Taylor s classic bestseller and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award winner "The Cay." Phillip is excited when the Ge... MoreThe Cay
The Crowstarver
A touching novel about the relationship between man and beast from a true master of storytelling.Crowstarving was the id... MoreThe Crowstarver
Krindlekrax
Ruskin Splinter is small and thin, with knock-knees, thick glasses and a squeaky voice, and the idea of him taming a dra... MoreKrindlekrax
The Perfect Hamburger
A funny and poignant children's story from one of the world's most prolific and popular authors Alexander McCall Smith.I... MoreThe Perfect Hamburger
The Trumpet of the Swan
Unlike other cygnets, Louis, the trumpeter swan, cannot utter a sound. But with the encouragement of his father, Louis s... MoreThe Trumpet of the Swan
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat
The charming tale of a witch's cat who would rather be a kitchen cat. Gobbolino has one white paw and blue eyes and isn'... MoreGobbolino the Witch's Cat
The Family from One End Street
A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime.THE FAMILY FROM ONE END STREET by Eve Garnett is the story of everyday life... MoreThe Family from One End Street
The Neverending Story
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Only the right name gives beings an... MoreThe Neverending Story
Watership Down
"Watership Down" by Richard Adams is a true classic. This stirring tale of courage and survival against the odds has bec... MoreWatership Down
Tarka the Otter
In the wild there is no safety. The otter cub Tarka grows up with his mother and sisters, learning to swim, catch fish -... MoreTarka the Otter
A Wrinkle in Time
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. We can't take any credit for our ta... MoreA Wrinkle in Time
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. They are not like other rats. They wor... MoreMrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Carrie's War
A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime. Puffin Modern Classics are relaunched under a new logo: A Puffin Book. Th... MoreCarrie's War
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat
Celebrating 80 years of Gobbolino - the charming tale of a witch's cat who would rather be a kitchen cat, with the origi... MoreGobbolino the Witch's Cat
A Dog So Small
'Philippa Pearce - one of the finest children's writers of the 20th century' - GuardianIn A DOG SO SMALL young Ben Blewi... MoreA Dog So Small
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is the classic story of a girl growing up in the deep South. Set in Mississippi at the heig... MoreRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
The Borrowers
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. 'Don't move!' said a voice, and the voi... MoreThe Borrowers
Stig of the Dump: 60th Anniversary Edition
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. The Thing sitting in the corner seemed... MoreStig of the Dump: 60th Anniversary Edition
The Trumpet of the Swan
THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN is an uplifting story by E. B. White, author of CHARLOTTE'S WEB in which wildlife and nature ble... MoreThe Trumpet of the Swan
Stuart Little
From the author of Charlotte's Web, a charming story of a bold, adventurous little mouse.Stuart Little is no ordinary mo... MoreStuart Little
Charlotte's Web
A gorgeous full-colour large format edition of Charlotte's Web, one of the best-loved animal stories of our time.The unf... MoreCharlotte's Web
Back Home
In Back Home, Michelle Magorian, author of the bestselller Goodnight Mister Tom, tells the powerful and unforgettable st... MoreBack Home
Goodnight Mister Tom
A beautiful jacketed hardback with a new introduction and extra bonus material written by the author, Michelle Magorian,... MoreGoodnight Mister Tom
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Twelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh ... MoreIsland of the Blue Dolphins
The Battle of Bubble and Squeak
'Philippa Pearce's books are outstanding' - GuardianSid, Peggy and Amy adore the two gerbils, Bubble and Squeak, but the... MoreThe Battle of Bubble and Squeak
The Peppermint Pig: 'Warm and funny, this tale of a pint-size pig and the family he saves will take up a giant space in your heart' Kiran Millwood Hargrave
There was a real pig poking its snout out of the milkman's coat pocket. It was the tiniest pig she had ever seen.' 'Wha... MoreThe Peppermint Pig: 'Warm and funny, this tale of a pint-size pig and the family he saves will take up a giant space in your heart' Kiran Millwood Hargrave
A Thief in the Village
Gustas is nearly killed in the hurricane, trying to save his banana tree; Nenna and her brother Man-Man patrol the cocnu... MoreA Thief in the Village
The Viking Saga
Into this breathtaking trilogy is woven the true spirit of the Vikings, who great thirst for travelling the seas took th... MoreThe Viking Saga
A Vicarage Family
A Vicarage Family is the first part in a fictionalized autobiography in which Noel Streatfeild tells the story of her ow... MoreA Vicarage Family
Bunchy
Little Bunchy lives all alone with her grandmother in a cottage in the country. It's quite a long walk to the village ... MoreBunchy
The Old Nurse's Stocking-Basket
This is a timeless classic collection of bedtime fairytales by Eleanor Farjeon, with evocative line drawings by Edward A... MoreThe Old Nurse's Stocking-Basket
Beowulf: Dragonslayer
Grendel prowled in, hating all men and all joy and hungry for human life. So swift was his attack that no man heard an o... MoreBeowulf: Dragonslayer
A Hundred Million Francs
A bunch of scruffy urchin kids in the backstreets of Paris outwit thieves to uncover the whereabouts of millions of fran... MoreA Hundred Million Francs
The Shadow Guests
Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this thrilling edi... MoreThe Shadow Guests
Mistress Masham's Repose
'One of the finest, most magical and extraordinary children's books ever written.'- Anne Fine, author and former Childre... MoreMistress Masham's Repose
The Animals of Farthing Wood: The Adventure Begins
ANIMALS OF FARTHING WOOD: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS by Colin Dann is the exciting prequel to The Animals of Farthing Wood whi... MoreThe Animals of Farthing Wood: The Adventure Begins
The Whispering Mountain (Prequel to the Wolves Chronicles series)
Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this treasured edi... MoreThe Whispering Mountain (Prequel to the Wolves Chronicles series)
More Stories of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf
Originally published as Last Stories of Polly and the Wolf, the wolf is back again and determined to eat Polly. He set u... MoreMore Stories of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf
Tales of Polly and the Hungry Wolf
Clever Polly is back in TALES OF POLLY AND THE HUNGRY WOLF, and the rather dim wolf is up to his old tricks again. He's ... MoreTales of Polly and the Hungry Wolf
Mrs Pepperpot Strikes Again
Everyone loves little Mrs Pepperpot. This collection contains fourteen Mrs Pepperpot adventures.Mrs Pepperpot can't choo... MoreMrs Pepperpot Strikes Again
Goggle-Eyes
The classic award winning story from Anne Fine. Kitty Killin is not just a brilliant story-teller, but also the World's ... MoreGoggle-Eyes
Arabel and Mortimer Stories
Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this treasured edi... MoreArabel and Mortimer Stories
More Arabel and Mortimer
Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this highly antici... MoreMore Arabel and Mortimer
The Grey King: The Dark is Rising sequence
Following a serious illness, Will is sent to stay with his uncle in the wild, bleak mountains of Tywyd. He is troubled b... MoreThe Grey King: The Dark is Rising sequence
Silver on the Tree: The Dark is Rising sequence
The six servants of the Light - the Drew children, Will, Bran and the mysterious Merriman - have reached their last, des... MoreSilver on the Tree: The Dark is Rising sequence
The Dark is Rising: 50th Anniversary Edition
This night will be bad and tomorrow will be beyond imagining.It's Midwinter's Eve, the day before Will's eleventh birthd... MoreThe Dark is Rising: 50th Anniversary Edition
Greenwitch
In their desperate quest to find the grail, stolen by the forces of the Dark, the Drew children have returned to Trewiss... MoreGreenwitch
Over Sea, Under Stone: The Dark is Rising sequence
“A perfect coming-of-age story” – The Guardian, praise for The Dark is Rising Three siblings embark on an epic quest fo... MoreOver Sea, Under Stone: The Dark is Rising sequence
Ballet Shoes
Penguin presents the audio download edition of Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, read by Janet Streatfeild.'I wonder . .... MoreBallet Shoes
Goodnight Mister Tom
Penguin presents, the downloadable audiobook edition of Goodnight Mr Tom, read by Patrick Malahide.Young Willie Beech is... MoreGoodnight Mister Tom
Party Shoes
A perfect companion to Ballet Shoes, Circus Shoes, Theatre Shoes and Tennis Shoes, this family war-time story was first ... MoreParty Shoes
Kiki's Delivery Service
Soar into this modern Japanese classic about a young witch and her clever cat with this new translation by Emily Balistr... MoreKiki's Delivery Service
The Complete Borrowers
The complete collection of the classic Borrowers stories by Mary Norton.Arietty Clock isn't your typical little girl. Al... MoreThe Complete Borrowers
Charlotte Sometimes
It is Charlotte's first night at boarding school, and as she's settling down to sleep, she sees the corner of the new bu... MoreCharlotte Sometimes
Finn Family Moomintroll
Finn Family Moomintroll is the second book in the cult classic Moomin series by Tove Jansson. A must-read for adul... MoreFinn Family Moomintroll
Comet in Moominland
A comet is speeding towards Earth and nobody knows what to do! Will it destroy everything and everyone? Moomintroll... MoreComet in Moominland
Moominland Midwinter
'This is snow,' Moomintroll whispered to himself. Moomins always sleep through the winter - or they did until the y... MoreMoominland Midwinter
Moominvalley in November
'They can't have moved away without saying a word!' Winter is coming, and the Fillyjonk, the Hemulen, Toft, Mymble,... MoreMoominvalley in November
The Puffin Book of Christmas Stories
Christmas is coming! A delightful collection of stories for Yuletide by some of the finest writers for children which ma... MoreThe Puffin Book of Christmas Stories
Tales from Moominvalley
If you found a tiny golden dragon with green paws, would you know what to do with it? Well, Moomintroll thinks he kn... MoreTales from Moominvalley
Talking Turkeys
A reissue of TALKING TURKEYS by street poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Talking Turkeys is an unconventional collection of strai... MoreTalking Turkeys
Dear Nobody
DEAR NOBODY by Berlie Doherty, winner of the Carnegie Medal, is the moving story of two teenagers and an unplanned pregn... MoreDear Nobody
Moominsummer Madness
It all began with a hot day in June, and a volcano dropping black ash on Moominmamma's washing. Then a crack appeared ... MoreMoominsummer Madness
Moominpappa at Sea
A Moomintroll is small and shy and fat, and has a Moominpappa and a Moominmamma. Moomins live in the forests of Finland.... MoreMoominpappa at Sea
Poetry Pie
POETRY PIE is a brilliant collection of poems for children by Roger McGough.There are over 50 poems in this hugely enjoy... MorePoetry Pie
The Exploits of Moominpappa
'I decided to run away. There simply wasn't anything else to do.' Here at last is Moominpappa's promised life story... MoreThe Exploits of Moominpappa
Gargling with Jelly: A Collection of Poems
Gargling with Jelly by Brian Patten, one of our best-loved poets. Hilarious, lyrical, outrageous and serious poems all r... MoreGargling with Jelly: A Collection of Poems
A Nest of Vipers
Cato Hopkins is the youngest member of Mother Hopkins's 'family' - a group of skilled fraudsters and pickpockets. Ther... MoreA Nest of Vipers
The Boggart
When Emily and Jess Volnik's family inherits a remote, crumbling Scottish castle, they also inherit the Boggart -- an in... MoreThe Boggart
Oxford Children's Classics: The Call of the Wild
Adventure! Drama! Danger! Loyalty! Stolen from a life of luxury and taken to work in the frozen north as a sledge dog, B... MoreOxford Children's Classics: The Call of the Wild
Kings and Queens
Kings and Queens have always provided their subjects with a great deal to talk about. But how much do we really know abo... MoreKings and Queens
The Little Prince
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift editi... MoreThe Little Prince
The Mona Lisa Mystery
Class 3 of Hampstead Primary School are off on a school trip to Paris! Morgan is the first to spot the bearded man in th... MoreThe Mona Lisa Mystery
The Whale Rider
A mystical story of Maori cultureThe birth of a daughter - Kahu - breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe. Rejected by her g... MoreThe Whale Rider
Laughter is an Egg
Laughter is an eggwith a crick-crack facethat can hide in the heartof the human race.Tummy tickling, rib-cracking and ev... MoreLaughter is an Egg
Tales from Watership Down
Tales from Watership Down is the enchanting sequel to Richard Adams’s bestselling classic Watership Down, which won the ... MoreTales from Watership Down
Sword of Fire
A brave young girl is thrust into a perilous journey to save a magical world in this sweeping, epic, middle grade fantas... MoreSword of Fire
Finn Family Moomintroll: 75th Anniversary Edition
Puffin classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.The Moomins are one of the most loved an... MoreFinn Family Moomintroll: 75th Anniversary Edition
