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    Book 1
    Book 1

    The Green Men of Gressingham

    The Green Men of Gressingham are medieval outlaws. When a new tax is introduced, they turn to kidnapping! A hilarious pl... More

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    Book 2
    Book 2

    The Red Dragons of Gressingham

    The green men of Gressingham are on a quest to find a dragon! The hilarious follow up to The Green Men of Gressingham. B... More

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    Book 3
    Book 3

    The Black Knight of Gressingham

    Third instalment of funnyman Philip Ardagh's Olde Worlde Gressingham trilogy following the Green Men. Squat is simply mi... More

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    Book 4
    Book 4

    Game Boy Galactic

    Muzzy starts to play a game and finds himself trapped in an alien world. Can he face his fears and make it back alive? T... More

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    Book 5
    Book 5

    Starship Rescue

    A brilliantly crafted sci-fi thriller with many plot-twists. A new package for a top selling book from an award- winnin... More

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    Book 6
    Book 6

    Who's a Big Bully Then?

    Class bully Darren is challenged to a face-off with Olly the bull. Darren has no idea that Olly's a gentle giant. And ... More

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    Book 7
    Book 7

    Wartman

    A brand new 4u2read edition celebrating the 20th anniversary of this touching tale by Michael Morpurgo. Dilly's life w... More

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    Book 8
    Book 8

    Gnomes, Gnomes, Gnomes

    Sam loves making gnomes out of clay. Dozens and dozens and dozens of gnomes, living huddled together out in the shed. Bu... More

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    Book 9
    Book 9

    Friday Forever

    Lenny wakes up one morning to find his favourite day, Friday, repeating itself over and over again. A sharp comedy with ... More

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    Book 10
    Book 10

    Robin Hood All at Sea

    He may be the best outlaw in the forest but can Robin Hood make it as a fisherman? Find out in this hilarious fast-paced... More

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    Book 11
    Book 11

    Living with Vampires

    Everyone's parents can be a bit embarrassing, but Kevin's are worse than most - they're vampires! Fun comedy. Kevin'... More

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    Book 12
    Book 12

    The Smallest Horse in the World

    A fun comedy about a girl and a very special horse - the smallest horse in the world! Swan calls Bella mean names and ... More

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    Book 13
    Book 13

    Mad Iris

    Ross and Katie attempt to hide an escaped ostrich in the school toilets. A hilarious adventure! Barrington Stoke special... More

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    Book 14
    Book 14

    Looking for Billie

    How far would you go to find your real mum? Billie Gold heard a woman on a train say that she's "looking for Billie". Sh... More

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    Book 15
    Book 15

    Game Boy

    JP can't wait to play his new computer game. But the adventure on this game is for real! It'll take all his gaming skill... More

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    Book 16
    Book 16

    Fox Friend

    From the multi award-winning and bestselling author, a beautifully re-packaged, 4u2read version, of this moving story ... More

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    Book 17
    Book 17

    How Brave is That?

    Tom wants to join the army, but he has to pass his exams first! When he turns up without proper uniform on exam day, str... More

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    Book 18
    Book 18

    Mad Iris Goes Missing

    It's the Cup Final and Pudding Lane are set to win. They have Mad Iris as their mascot! But what will they do when - M... More

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    Book 19
    Book 19

    Hostage!

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    Book 20
    Book 20

    Problems with a Python

    Adam agrees to look after Gary's pet python, Steak and Kidney. Chaos ensues with hilarious results. Barrington Stoke sp... More

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    Book 21
    Book 21

    Don't Go in the Cellar

    A crazy comedy from the bestselling author Jeremy Strong What a silly thing to write! 'Don't Go in the Cellar' It's ju... More

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    Book 22
    Book 22

    Siege

    A gripping tale of one boy's fight for survival during the Leningrad siege. Barrington Stoke specialise in books for rel... More

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    Book 23
    Book 23

    Hat Trick

    Seaburn football team meet their rivals and Jud has to step in as goalie. A classic football drama with a surprising tw... More

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    Book 24
    Book 24

    Ghost for Sale

    Mr and Mrs Rundle buy a haunted wardrobe to attract more customers to their inn, with unexpected results. A humorous gh... More

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    Book 25
    Book 25

    Ghost for Sale

    A wardrobe causes all manner of mayhem in this great fun ghost story! When Mr and Mrs Rundle buy a haunted wardrobe to a... More

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    Book 26
    Book 26

    Going Batty!

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    Book 27
    Book 27

    The Beast

    When Robbie and Gaz hear a strange howling sound in the woods behind Robbie's house, they decide it's their chance to ta... More

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    Book 28
    Book 28

    Street Corner Dad

    Family drama set during World War II. It's the height of World War II. Jimmy and his sister Molly are a couple of the on... More

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    Book 29
    Book 29

    Deadly Letter

    A charming story about startinng over from a bestselling author. Prity is fed up of England. It's cold, wet and she does... More

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    Book 30
    Book 30

    Dragon

    When Max won't tidy his room, his witchy Aunt flies off on her broomstick in a temper. Now Max is left on his own with a... More

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    Book 31
    Book 31

    Sammy and the Starman

    When Sammy finds a tiny space rocket in the park, he quite naturally assumes it's a toy. Then he meets the spaceman wh... More

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    Book 32
    Book 32

    The Genius Aged 8 1/4

    Sometimes adults need a helping hand. Luckily, Mr and Mrs Poppleton give birth to Alfie (real name: Squeaky Squawky Red-... More

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    Book 33
    Book 33

    Into the Bin

    Mr Frost's classroom is always in a mess, and now his class are on a mission to send all the things they don't need off ... More

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    Book 34
    Book 34

    Space Ace

    Billy is whisked away on a whistle-stop tour of the solar system by his grandfather, a retired astronaut. Can they bra... More

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    Book 35
    Book 35

    Shona, Word Detective

    Shona has always loved words. She even has her very own strange word thesaurus! When her and her classmates learn that s... More

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    Book 36
    Book 36

    Fox Friend

    Clare has lived her whole life on a farm, but she's never seen a fox - until she finds a tiny, injured cub who's lost hi... More

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    Book 37
    Book 37

    Star for a Day

    A warm and wise tale about the unique challenges of pre-teen life from a master of the genre. Lucy has lived her entire ... More

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    Book 38
    Book 38

    Virus

    When Nahim sends a virus into Polly and Amina's computer, he has no idea that all three of them will be dragged inside t... More

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    Book 39
    Book 39

    The Ghost in the Bath

    Luke is rather surprised to find a ghost in his bath - and she needs his help! Can Luke help Ellie to find her fiance Ch... More

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    Book 40
    Book 40

    Lena Lenik S.O.S.

    Lena's mum is expecting a new baby but Lena is more interested in her own concerns, most pressingly her quest for as m... More

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    Book 41
    Book 41

    The Pitt Street Pirates

    Hare-brained schemes and clever wisecracks abound in this fun comedy. A 'pirate' crew set sail across their local park... More

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    Book 42
    Book 42

    Starship Rescue

    Marc and Sasha must get a message of help back to planet earth. This is a taut sci-fi adventure. Barrington Stoke specia... More

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    Book 43
    Book 43

    The Girl with the Sunshine Smile

    Warm and wise tale about new families. Everyone comments on Meg's sunny smile, and she's put it to good use as a model f... More

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    Book 44
    Book 44

    Contact

    An exciting futuristic drama about acceptance, trust and teamwork from an award-winning author. In a post-apocalyptic wo... More

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    Book 45
    Book 45

    The Cupcake Wedding

    When Holly's sister announces her engagement, wedding planning begins in earnest. But a tight budget means missing out o... More

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    Book 46
    Book 46

    Mozart's Banana

    A charming village story about a little girl, a dare gone wrong and one crazy animal! When Alice Brett moves from the ci... More

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    Book 47
    Book 47

    Young Dracula

    Before Count Dracula became one of the greatest, most feared vampires of all time, he was just a young boy called Wilfre... More

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    Book 48
    Book 48

    I Never Liked Wednesdays

    Laugh-out-loud adventures of childhood high jinks and rascality. Midge and his friend are always getting up to all sorts... More

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    Book 49
    Book 49

    Nadine Dreams of Home

    A touching yet serious story with an ultimately uplifting ending. Nadine doesn't like her new life. She doesn't speak th... More

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    Book 50
    Book 50

    All Sorts to Make a World

    Comedy and charm abound in this quirky story about different personalities. Shona and her dad are just returning from a ... More

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    Book 51
    Book 51

    Football Crazy

    When football legend Joe Ramsey agrees to coach their team, Danny, Lewis and Jamil are delighted! But Coach Ramsey is to... More

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    Book 52
    Book 52

    In at the Deep End

    Ben knows he's taking on a lot, offering to do the first hundred lengths of the swimathon himself, but he's desperate to... More

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    Book 53
    Book 53

    Amber's Song

    Music is the most important thing in Mark's life and he never misses band practice ...until new baby sister Amber turns ... More

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    Book 54
    Book 54

    If Only We Had a Helicopter

    Midge and co. are back! And this time there's a brand new four-legged friend in tow. New Dog needs a name and the boys n... More

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    Book 55
    Book 55

    Ash Boy: A CinderFella Story

    When Cinder Ashok's mother dies in a freak carriage accident, he doesn't think life can get any worse but it does. His... More

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    Book 56
    Book 56

    Cherry Green Story Queen

    Mia, Juno, Kyle and Billy all long for a different life. They're stuck in a foster home and feel like they're in the wro... More

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    Book 57
    Book 57

    The Haunting of Uncle Ron

    Light-hearted comedy from an award-winning author. When Uncle Ron comes to visit, he just won't seem to leave! Ian, Mum ... More

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    Book 58
    Book 58

    The Sticky Witch

    Tom, Ellie and Whiskers the Cat have to go and live with witchy Aunt Tab when their parents set off on a raft around the... More

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    Book 59
    Book 59

    The Two Jacks

    Jack Baker and Jack Barker have their lives turned upside down in this funny, touching, story of mistaken identity at ... More

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    Book 60
    Book 60

    Go! Go! Chichico!

    Chichico is thrilled when a talent scout spots him during a kick-about with his friends Davi and Ana, and he is asked to... More

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    Book 61
    Book 61

    Game Boy Reloaded

    Brother and sister Mia and Zane find an old GameBoy game in the canal. But it's like nothing else they've seen before;... More

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    Book 62
    Book 62

    One-Nil

    Luke is desperate to meet his heroes when he discovers that the England football team are secretly training at his local... More

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    Book 63
    Book 63

    Bella's Den

    Bella has a secret - one that she is very good at keeping. That secret is a den hidden on a little muddy hill, wild amid... More

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    Book 65
    Book 65

    The Story of Matthew Buzzington

    Hilarious story with trademark Stanton-esque nonsense. Matthew Buzzington has a superpower - he can turn into a fly! I... More

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    Book 66
    Book 66

    The Hat Trick

    It's up to Jud and her magic football boots to win the match...but will she be able to? A heart- warming football sto... More

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    Book 67
    Book 67

    Granny's Little Monsters

    Granny’s hunt for the perfect pet brings some unexpected results in this goofy adventure of family, mudlarking and mayhe... More

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    Book 68
    Book 68

    Cheesemares

    Hal is determined to get to the bottom of his terrifying cheesemares in this hilarious comedy for younger readers from ... More

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    Book 69
    Book 69

    Blamehounds

    A hilariously wacky read from author/illustrator Ross Collins. Whenever there's a pong, poo or puddle that can't be expl... More

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    Book 70
    Book 70

    Anna Liza and the Happy Practice

    Anna Liza likes to help cheer up her mother's psychiatric patients with her 17 top knock-knock jokes and cheerful songs,... More

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    Book 71
    Book 71

    Wartman

    A brand new 4u2read edition celebrating the 20th anniversary of this touching tale by Michael Morpurgo. Dilly's life w... More

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    Book 72
    Book 72

    Meg and Merlin: Making Friends

    Meg treasures every moment that she gets to spend riding, and she has always longed for a pony of her own. She knows Mu... More

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    Book 73
    Book 73

    Ted Rules the World

    Ted thinks there's something fishy going on. Ever since his birthday when he got a special loyalty card at the local sho... More

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    Book 74
    Book 74

    All About Ella

    Sam is sick, and Ella is sick of Sam. Life seems to revolve around his hospital appointments, his medication and his n... More

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    Book 75
    Book 75

    The Fish in the Bathtub

    Heartwarming story set in post-war Poland. Little Lucja's Grandpa Feliks has seen off the German army, and the Communist... More

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    Book 76
    Book 76

    The Ghost in Annie's Room

    At Great Aunt Win's house, Emma is happy to sleep in her cousin Annie's old attic bedroom. But when bedtime comes she ... More

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    Book 77
    Book 77

    Meg and Merlin: Showing Off

    A new friend helps Meg to realise that appearances aren’t always what they seem in this exciting new addition to Tanya L... More

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    Book 78
    Book 78

    My Friend's a Gris-Kwok

    Mike had no idea that his best friend Alex was a Gris-Kwok - he can turn into any living creature he chooses. But so can... More

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    Book 79
    Book 79

    Hostage

    Snatched off the street, Angela is alone and terrified. She knows she's been kidnapped but will her dad pay the ransom? ... More

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    Book 80
    Book 80

    The House with No Name

    When Jamie's father buys a house that has been empty for many years, they discover ghosts, mystery - and danger. Can Jam... More

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    Book 81
    Book 81

    The Broken Dragon

    Tyra gets off to a tough start at her new school. She’s loud and different and nobody seems to be particularly friendly.... More

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    Book 82
    Book 82

    Operation Banana

    Susan is worried about her mum. She’s struggling with long hours at her job in the factory and it’s a long time since th... More

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    Book 83
    Book 83

    Next to Alice

    A change in classroom seating arrangements challenges old habits and leads to a new friendship in this funny new school ... More

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    Book 84
    Book 84

    Meg and Merlin: Running Away

    A ride in the countryside spirals out of control for Meg and Merlin in this dramatic new addition to Tanya Landman’s lov... More

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