Classics

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about six, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by P.L.Travers, Jill Barklem, Michael Morpurgo, Adele Geras and others, chosen by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare. The Banks family are...

'What a lot of islands the river makes,' said Ida. 'We must go exploring and sail around them all.' And so begins a wonderful, magical summer. Ida, Oscar and Ping are staying with Ida's great-aunt at the ancient, river-encircled house of Green Knowe...

The gang witness the horror of a house going up in flames! Then there's the theft of a very valuable violin. Are the two incidents connected? The Seven mean to use all their detective know-how to find out!Book InformationISBN 9780340917633Author Enid...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781787009028Author Joshua GeorgeFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Imagine That Publishing LtdPublisher Imagine That Publishing LtdWeight(grams) 254g

Enchantingly written, Mini Classic Peter Pan tells the story of the Darling children, who one night fly away to the Neverland with the mysterious and captivating Peter. There, they embark on adventures big and small, from battling pirates to playing...

The giraffe, the pelican and the agile monkey set out to prove that they are the best window-cleaning company around.Book InformationISBN 9780141346663Author Roald DahlFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Books LtdWeight(grams) 84g

Nuclear war has devastated America, except for the valley where Ann Burden has been living alone for over a year - until Loomis, a scientist in a radiation-proof suit, arrives. She hopes they will be companions but his behaviour towards her becomes...

If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again. Join Huckleberry Finn and runaway slave, Jim, as they escape from...

Nobody wants Tulip in their gang. She skives off school, cheeks the teachers and makes herself unpopular with her classmates by telling awful lies. None of this matters to Natalie who finds Tulip exciting. At first she doesn't care that other peopleare...

The third book about the March family and their friends. With two sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the informal school at Plumfield, Jo March (now Jo Bhaer) couldn't be happier. But despite the warm and affectionate help of the...

The sequel to Alice in Wonderland. Step through the Looking-glass into a topsy-turvy, magical world in this gloriously illustrated picture book re-telling of Lewis Carroll's enduring classic, from the highly-regarded, prize-winning illustrator of Blue...

Paddington visits the Spring carnival in Little Venice It's Springtime again and Mr Gruber is taking Paddington down to the canal to join in the the fun at the Spring Carnival. Hoping to win a boat ride for two, the friends enter the Busy Bee Adventure...

A beloved story, beautifully republished in this special, Scholastic Classics edition of Oliver Twist. "Please, sir, I want some more." When Oliver runs away from a workhouse and is taken in by a group of pickpockets and thieves, he finds...

The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as you've never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE. "Now - there's no point in pretending here - I was, and still am deep down, a...

Milly-Molly-Mandy lives in a tiny village in the heart of the countryside. She is always busy doing things, and whether she is camping-out with Billy Blunt and little-friend-Susan, or looking after an orphaned hedgehog, you're sure to have fun when...

An historical fantasy which was first published in 1962. It is set early in the 19th century - in a period of English history that never happened. For Good King James III is on the throne, and the country is ravaged by wolves who have migrated through a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780603552250Author Kenneth GrahameFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Dean & SonPublisher Bounty BooksWeight(grams) 589g

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Every day is a brilliant new adventure for Pippi Longstocking and her pals Tommy and Annika. When Pippi's long-lost father arrives and wants to take her away to sea with him, Pippi can't wait for the adventure to begin. But Tommy and Annika aren't going...

Since its first publication, Pippi Longstocking has sold over 40 million copies worldwide. We are pleased to be publishing another story about the unstoppable Pippi Longstocking book on our list. Pippi Longstocking and her friends, Tommy and Annika, are...

Since its first publication, "Pippi Longstocking" has sold over 40 million copies worldwide. We are pleased to be publishing another story about the unstoppable Pippi Longstocking. Pippi Longstocking and her friends Tommy and Annika have the most...

In this carefully abridged version of Robert Louis Stevenson's much-loved classic, Chris Mould brings a mix of humour and verve both to his re-telling of the story, and the illustrations which accompany it. Reissued in a new and accessible format, along...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! Billy's biggest wish is to turn a weird old wooden house into a wonderful sweet-shop. But then he finds a giraffe, a pelly and a monkey living inside - they're the...

When ten-year-old Rebecca Randall leaves Sunnybrook Farm to go and live with her aunts, Miranda and Jane, in Riverboro neither she nor her aunts know quite what to expect. And with Rebecca around it's usually the unexpected that happens anyway. In fact...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910619797Author William ShakespeareFormat HardbackPage Count 52Imprint Classic Comic Store LtdPublisher Classic Comic Store Ltd

Eight years ago, Anne Elliot was persuaded that her family's honour was more important than her own happiness. She has suffered ever since. Now the man she turned away has returned. Can Captain Wentworth forgive Anne, or will he be charmed instead by the...

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This is the ultimate gift edition of L. Frank Baum's beloved story - just in time to celebrate the 70th anniversary of MGM's classic film adaptation! Featuring a ribbon marker, this magical version is redesigned and reproduced from the original art. It...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060264307Author Laura Ingalls WilderFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780064400077Author Laura Ingalls WilderFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint HarperPaperbacksPublisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903252338Author Philippa PearceFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Jane Nissen BooksPublisher Jane Nissen Books

How would you feel if you woke up and found another head growing out of your neck? What's more it's a living, breathing, talking head, with a rude, sharp tongue and an evil sense of humour. It knows all your darkest thoughts and it's not afraid to say...

After the sad demise of Sir Thomas, Edmund Bertram and his new wife Fanny must sail to the West Indies in order to oversee the family's affairs. Back at Mansfield Park, Fanny's younger sister Susan is left at the helm. The household faces disarray, and...

This magical story collection will have children laughing out loud at the silly characters and cute storylines. This volume includes the stories of The Tin Whistle, Mrs Muddle's Scarf and The Good Luck Morning. Find out what's going on in toyland and...

This magical story collection will have children laughing out loud at the silly characters and cute storylines. This volume includes the stories of The Broken Gate, Sulky Susan and The Girl Who Had Hiccups. Find out what's going on in toyland and beyond...

Marjorie is delighted to stumble across a mysterious little man and she discovers he's the fairies' shoemaker who makes beautiful shoes in every colour under the sun. Alongside stories of Pinkity the naughty pixie, Ding, Dong and Dell, and Twinks and...

Find out what happens when wishing spells fall into the wrong hands. The Wishing Spells and many other stories come to life in an amazing array of tales that will captivate you as you join Bimbo, the naughty Siamese kitten, Dumpy the Wizard and the proud...