Childrens fiction books

A collection of eight of Aesops best-loved fables retold for children growing in reading confidence. Sly foxes, thirsty storks and greedy dogs all feature in these fun stories, each with its own moral » ...mai mult

Three original pony tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a pony who is scared of loud noises, a pony who is always making mischief and a small Shetland who is about to make » ...mai mult

A re-telling of the classic Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Gulliver sets off on the adventure of a lifetime – and meets miniature people, civil war » ...mai mult

The popular adventure by Mark Twain retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. In Tudor England, a young beggar boy passes the golden gates of Westminster Palace and by chance, meets » ...mai mult

Three original stories based on traditional myths surrounding the ever-alluring unicorn. Meet the unicorn who befriends a kitchen maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter and the unicorn who simply » ...mai mult

A re-telling of the beloved Louisa May-Alcott story for younger children. The inspirational story follows the fortunes of the March sisters as they struggle through the American Civil War and learn the » ...mai mult

After stumbling upon a secret laid buried for hundreds of years, John Trenchard finds himself transported into a world of treachery, danger and stolen diamonds. Will he survive and make it home to the » ...mai mult

Tom has a secret, and its getting bigger by the day ... He didnt exactly get permission to buy a pet dragon, and now that Sparky is growing so much its hard to keep him hidden. But could Toms fire-breathing » ...mai mult

An amusing, original story with easy reading text, speech bubbles and delightful illustrations on every page. The eccentric Mr. Puff lives next door to Sam in a house full of interesting things - including » ...mai mult

Reveals the grim and gritty facts about pirate attacks, terrible pirate tortures, and how notorious captains like Bartholomew Roberts, Captain Kidd and Blackbeard were finally defeated. Tells the story » ...mai mult

A re-telling of the traditional Chinese fable for children just beginning to read. When the Monkey King angers the Emperor of Heaven, he is set a task by Buddha to determine whether he is to be punished » ...mai mult

A classic folktale retold with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Ali Baba has discovered a cave full of treasure. Its a dream come true! But soon he has a nosy brother » ...mai mult

Four original stories about princes and princesses for children just beginning to learn how to read. Meet clumsy princes, stubborn princesses and a rather pongy prince named Percy in these highly amusing » ...mai mult

Three original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a journey to the spooky Pirates » ...mai mult

Four original stories about witches for children just beginning to read. Featuring wicked, wily witches, these stories are guaranteed to delight children while developing their reading ability. Usborne » ...mai mult

The history of man-made flight for children growing in reading confidence. From Da Vinci to the Wright Brothers, find out how people dreamed of taking to the sky in complex flying machines, before inventions » ...mai mult

The famous gothic novel retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Deep below the Paris Opera House lurks a secret. Who is the mysterious phantom who haunts the stars of the stage? » ...mai mult

A spooky story for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Kit and Ned’s new home looks perfectly normal from the outside, but inside swirling mists reveal glimpses of its shadowy past. Can » ...mai mult

The classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence. Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obsession » ...mai mult

Three original shaggy dog tales for children who have just started reading on their own. Includes stories about a dog show, a sheepdog in danger and pups who save the Dog Home from dastardly bank robbers! » ...mai mult

Intrepid explorer Professor Liedenbrock leads a dramatic expedition to an Icelandic volcano, where a secret tunnel leads to the very centre of the earth... A rip-roaring retelling of Jules Verne’s classic » ...mai mult

Three not-so-scary stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. Includes stories about a ghostly hotel, a school for spirits and a haunted TV set. Part of the » ...mai mult

An enchanting and vivid re-working of this classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic » ...mai mult

Three vampire tales for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Young heroes and heroines meet pale and mysterious strangers. But whom should they trust? And will they survive the night? » ...mai mult