Children's Classic Literature

Roald Dahl / Skin and Other Stories

  HOW would you dispose of a murder weapon without causing suspicion? WHERE would you hide a diamond where no one else would think of looking? WHAT if you discovered the tattoo on your back was worth a million dollars? ELEVEN...

Dorothy Edwards / More Naughty Little Sister Stories (My Naughty Little Sister)

 My naughty little sister is always getting into trouble! She gets mad at the photographer and refuses to have her photo taken! Later, she climbs onto the gate and nearly falls when she shows off to Bad Harry. Will my naughty little sister ever be...

Laura Ingalls Wilder / Little House In The Big Woods (Little House Series, Book 1 )

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Judy Blume / It's Not The End Of The World (Piccolo Books)

 Although Karen's parents are getting a divorce, she is sure that with the help of her brother and sister she can keep them together. Jeff runs away but the resulting reunion is temporary and Karen realizes that the family unit is pointless without...

Andrew Matthews / A Shakespeare Story: Henry V

A thrilling retelling of this fantastic historical play. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Patriotism in Henry V. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross's engaging black-and-white...

Irish legends: Finn and the Giant

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Great Children's Books: (Irish Independent) (Complete 20 Book Set)

Uniform editions which were published weekly by the Irish Independent.  Hardcovers, matching cover deisign, unabridged full text editions.  Set Contains:   Robert Louis Stevenson / Treasure Island Mark Twain / The Adventures of Tom...

Dorothy Edwards / When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good

 My naughty little sister is very bad, but sometimes she can be good. She helps Grannie to make a Christmas pudding, and she even teaches Bad Harry to be good so that he's allowed to wear his new red coat! Has my naughty little sister...

Michael Bond / Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories

  Three classic Paddington Bear stories, by beloved author Michael Bond, are brought together for the first time in this special collection for World Book Day 2018. Nothing is ever straightforward when Paddington is involved. Whether he is...

Louisa M. Alcott / Jo's Boys

   Recounts the further adventures, successes, and failures of the numerous young men of Plumfield school. Sequel to "Little Men".    All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture,...

Tom McCaughren / Legend of the Golden Key

 A tale as old as time, The Legend of the Golden Key is about a beautiful young girl who defies her miserly father and his promise of a fortune in gold and instead chooses to wed her penniless lover. The lovers disappear but what of the fortune? One...

Enid Blyton / Adventure Series: Valley & Sea Bind-up

   Nothing could be more exciting than a night flight on Bill's plane. But in THE VALLEY OF ADVENTURE, Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot fly straight into terrible danger. In THE SEA OF ADVENTURE, the children find...

Cornelia Funke / Inkdeath (Large Paperback)

 Ever since the extraordinary events of Inkspell, when the story of Inkheart magically drew Meggie, Mo and Dustfinger back into its pages, life in the Inkworld has been far from easy. With Dustfinger dead, and the evil Adderhead now in control, the...

Ross, Tony - Puss in Boots - PB - Illustrated Children's 1982

A first edition of one of Tony Ross's classic illustrated books - his version of Puss in Boots, illustrated in colour , published by Andersen Press.  A re-imagining of the classic tale. Condition - very good - light edgewear , no marks or...

Dick King-Smith (Complete 10 Book Box Set)

Set Contains    How Green was my Mouse  The Witch of Blackberry Bottom  The Fox Busters  Martin's Mice  Dodos are Forever  Noah's Brother  The Merman  Treasure...

Robert Cormier / Beyond the Chocolate War

 The story continues a few months after THE CHOCOLATE WAR ends. As the school year draws to an end, many students look forward to leaving but Carter and Obie, leading members of the ruthless secret society, The Vigils, can't contemplate the future...

Tom McCaughren - Run With the Wind - HB Children's Nature Classic - 1990 Reprint Ed ( Book 1 of the Series)

The multi-award-winning `Run With the Wind' series established the name of Tom McCaughren as a bestselling author. There are now 7 books in the series, this is the first book in the series , in hardcover, originally  published by Wolfhound , Dublin...

Enid Blyton / The Brave Toy Soldier and Other Stories

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Enid Blyton / The Amelia Jane Collection

 Three classic children's stories in one bumper book from the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. Rag-doll Amelia Jane is big, bad and the terror of the toy cupboard!The collection includes: Naughty Amelia Jane, Amelia Jane is Naughty...

Geraldine McCaughrean / Peter Pan in Scarlet (Large Paperback)

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Enid Blyton / A Hole in Her Pocket and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / The Sneezing Dog and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / Five O'Clock Tales (Hardback)

   One of four collections of stories, for bedtime reading.    All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book...

C.S. Lewis / The Last Battle (Hardback) ( The Chronicles of Narnia - Book 7 )

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C.S. Lewis / The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Hardback) ( Chronicles of Narnia - Book 5 )

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Dr. Seuss / The Cat in the Hat (Large Paperback)

 To accompany the release of the live action movie of The Cat in the Hat, starring Mike Myers, HarperCollins are proud to present Dr. Seuss's original, classic tale of the coolest, hippest cat in history! When the Cat in the Hat steps in on the...

John Masefield / The Midnight Folk

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Judith Kerr / When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

 This is the first of three books that tell the courageous story of Anna, who was just a little girl when Hitler came to power. In this story, Anna and her brother are rushed out of Germany in secrecy, away from everything they know. Their father is...

Roald Dahl / Mischief and Mayhem

 Pranks, tricks, mischief, and more in this ideal companion book to Roald Dahl's beloved novels! Professional tricksters put your cunning to the test. Inside this wicked little book you'll find step-by-step instructions for making mischief and...

Beatrix Potter / The Tale of Two Bad Mice

   When two naughty little mice discover the door to the beautiful dolls' house ajar, they just have to tiptoe inside and have a look. The temptation to try the delicious looking food in the dining room proves too great however, and chaos...

Ted Hughes / The Iron Giant

 An iron giant saves the world in this contemporary classic. A mysterious creature stalks the land, eating barbed wire and devouring tractors and plows. The farmers are mystified--and terrified. And then they glimpse him in the night: the Iron...

Lewis Carroll / Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass

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Enid Blyton / Clever-One the Imp and Other Stories

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Enid Blyton / Merry Mister Meddle

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Enid Blyton / Tell-A-Story Book The Snow-White pigeon and Other Stories

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Enid Blyton / TELL-A-STORY BOOK: ANDREW'S ROBIN AND OTHER STORIES

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Enid Blyton / Good Old Timmy and Other Stories

  Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. This special World Book Day book contains three of Enid Blyton's page-turning short stories about the Famous Five,...

Enid Blyton / Mister Meddle's Mischief

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Enid Blyton / Shuffle the Shoemaker

 It's not long after his arrival that Shuffle the Shoemaker starts to transform the life of Tiptop Village. With his unique blend of hard work, kindness and magic, he and his loving Ma do so much more than mend everybody's shoes...   ...

Enid Blyton / Christmas Stories

 Enid Blyton's timeless collection of Christmas stories - an ideal gift for anyone who loved the stories during their own childhood to pass on to the next generation of readers.Here is a wonderful selection to read and share. From Santa Claus and...

Enid Blyton / Mr. Twiddle in Trouble Again

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Ursula Moray Williams / Gobbolino the Witch's Cat

 First published in the 1940s, the story of Gobbolino the witch's cat with one white paw and bright blue eyes, has been delighting generations of young readers. It's the charming tale of a cat born a witch's cat but who would much rather be a...

Andrew Matthews / Shakespeare Stories: Much Ado About Nothing

 A lively retelling of Shakespeare's famous work about the foolish ways people behave when they're in love. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love and Lies in Much Ado About Nothing. The tales have been retold using accessible...

Andrew Matthews / Shakespeare Stories: Othello

 I will wear my heart upon my sleeve for daws to peck at... A great retelling of this tragic tale of jealousy and human frailty. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre, and Jealousy in Othello. The tales have been retold using accessible...

Andrew Matthews / Shakespeare Stories: Twelfth Night

 Twins cause trouble in this classic Shakespeare comedy! With notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Appearance in Twefth Night. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross's engaging black-and-white...

Andrew Matthews / Shakespeare Stories: Antony and Cleopatra

 A wonderful retelling of Shakespeare's thrilling tale of love torn apart by history. With notes on Shakespeare and the Globe theatre and Love and Death in Anthony and Cleopatra. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help...

Andrew Matthews / Shakespeare Stories: Richard III

   Andrew Matthews brings another historical tale to life for young readers. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Villainy in Richard III. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross's...

Andrew Matthews / Shakespeare Stories: As You Like It

 A wonderful retelling of Shakespeare's thrilling tale of love torn apart by history. With notes on Shakespeare and the Globe theatre and Love and Death in Anthony and Cleopatra. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help...

Alf Proysen / Mrs Pepperpot Stories

   A fantastic collection of much-loved, classic stories for all the family! Mrs Pepperpot can't choose when she will shrink to the size of a pepperpot - it just happens! But whatever she encounters, whether it be a monstrous mousetrap, a...

Arthur Rackham / English Fairy Tales

 This book contains over forty of the best-loved fairy stories, retold by Flora Annie Steel, and beautifully illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Favourites such as Jack the Giant-killer, Jack and the Beanstalk, Dick Whittington, The Three Little...

Roger Lancelyn Green / Tales of the Greek Heroes

Explore the real Greek myths behind Percy Jackson's story - he's not the first Perseus to have run into trouble with the gods ...These are the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the...

Enid Blyton / Sneezing Powder and Other Stories

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