Classic Fiction

Perfect for fans of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, the New York Times bestselling Out of My Mind series follows a girl with cerebral palsy who fights to be heard—all three books are now together in a collectible hardcover boxed set.Eleven-year-old Melody is not like most people. She can’t walk. She can’t talk. She can’t write. All because she has cerebral palsy....

Greek classic about the amazing adventures of Odysseus, in graphic novel form. Greek warrior Odysseus is desperate to make his way home to the island of Ithaca. But giants, sirens and many-headed serpents are just some of the obstacles that stand in his way. Join him on his amazing adventures in this dynamic graphic novel.

The classic story now beautifully illustrated by Jan Pienkowski - famed for Meg and Mog, A Necklace of Raindrops and many others. \"Bold and intensely satisfying for children and adults alike\" The Guardian The ultimate adventure retold for children! Odysseus must battle his way home from war with the Greek Gods pitted against him. But what will he find when...

Enjoy the greatest Christmas story ever written in this handsome new gift volume. Produced in association with the UK's National Gallery, this new hardback edition's dustjacket features art from the National Gallery's collection, and includes expert notes on the art.This edition contains the full original text of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. When the miser Ebeneezer Scrooge is visited by...

Whenever there's a mystery, the Find-Outers are on the case! A brilliant bumper collection, from bestselling author Enid Blyton.The Mystery of the Burnt CottageSomeone has set fire to Mr Hick's cottage, but who could it be? Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip, Bets and Buster the dog have their very first case to solve. But it's not easy being detectives with policeman...

A brilliant mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. Mr Goon has received strange messages and is convinced it's one of Fatty's tricks. But the Find-Outers know a mystery when they see one! Where are "The Ivies" and who is "Mr Smith"? Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets are sure to find out!...

A brilliant mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. There's been a robbery at Mr Fellows' house, but nothing has been stolen. It's the most peculiar mystery yet for Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip, Bets and Buster the dog! And it's the perfect case for Fatty to practice his new skill of ventriloquism. First...

A brilliant mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. The Trottevilles have a house guest named Eunice, and Fatty will do anything to avoid her. While hiding from Eunice his disguise leads a mystery right to him: there's an escaped prisoner in Peterswood who is also a master of disguise. Now Fatty, Larry,...

The second book in the Magic Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.Joe, Beth and Frannie's cousin Rick comes to stay, reluctant at first to share in their adventures at the top of the Faraway Tree. But once Rick meets Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy and experiences the wonders of the...

Now a major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep! Discover the entirety of Louisa May Alcott’s enchanting tale of the March sisters for yourself—now together in one complete, beautifully designed boxed set!The quintessential American family novel, Little Women captured readers’ hearts right from the start. A bestseller from the time it was originally published...

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, with squabbling squirrels and woodland animals who can change colour. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.In this beautiful collection of stories by the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton, the autumn leaves are falling as a squirrel, dormouse and jay fight over acorns and snow is settling...

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, featuring sparkling showers and chilly spells. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books. Follow a little fawn as he hides from the rain and a pixie looking for shelter in the winter in this beautiful collection of stories by the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. With charming...

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD!Where there's mystery and action, there's Tashi. He's brave enough to explore the ancient burial site discovered in the village and he's clever enough to complete three impossible tasks. But is he fast enough to beat two mysterious strangers in a race around the village? And what will happen if he loses? When the going gets...

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD!Tashi is full of incredible tales. Like the one about a hideous monster that burst out of the garden workshop, or the one about slippery demons who tried to make Tashi talk, or the one about a house on chicken legs and a witch who eats children. Good thing Tashi is always ready for anything, with...

The perfect gift for a young adventurer. Share your beloved childhood stories with the next generation! Robert Ingpen's illustrations create a real sense of time, place and character: each drawing an enchanting evocation of a distant time in the American South.Mark Twain called his classic tale a 'hymn to boyhood', and this unforgettable story of a boy growing up in...

Meet America's most mischievous boy in this illustrated picture book edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Get ready for imaginative escapades, buried treasure, and more!Young Tom Sawyer is good at two things: Getting into trouble and finding adventure! When his strict aunt gives him chores, Tom sneaks off to explore caves, sail the Mississippi River, and hunt for pirate...

It's always an adventure with Sherlock Holmes, the world's smartest detective, teams up with Dr. Watson to solve mysteries! See if you can help solve the following cases: "The Red-Headed League," "The Speckled Band," and "The Hound of the Baskervilles.

When the starving Durbeyfields from the small village of Marlott discover a connection to the wealthy D'Urbervilles, they send their beautiful daughter Tess to the D'Urberville mansion to claim kinship and restore their fortunes with a lucrative match. But can she convince her handsome 'cousin' Alec to help her? Or will their romance ultimately prove her downfall?With a beautiful cover...

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD!Tashi has amazing adventures, like the time the Baba Yaga's house blew into the village on the winds of a terrible storm, and when he found a genie and rode on a flying carpet. Tashi has stories about a big smelly giant, a haunted house, and a proud golden phoenix. And he must be very clever...

Meet fairies, witches and giants in this selection of 30 magical short stories by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From to goblin games to never-ending wishes, there's mischief afoot in these fun-filled short stories by Enid Blyton! Who will be on the receiving end of a trick, and who will win out with a...

Age range 5 to 9Tchaikovsky's magnificent ballet is now accessible to a new, younger audience thanks to this classically elegant picture book adaptation. Painterly illustrations by Teresa Martinez are filled with colours as soft and gentle as swan's wing, perfectly setting the stage for Prince Siegfried and Odette - the beautiful, enchanted swan princess! Young readers will transported to Swan...

WINNER: Educational Publishing Awards 2019 Shaozhen: Through My Eyes - Natural Disaster Zones tells the story of Shaozhen, who has no intention of staying in his remote Henan village and becoming another poor farmer. He plans to finish school and hopefully work in a factory in one of the major cities, just like his father. However, when Shaozhen returns home...

The Secret Seven Colour Short Stories: The Humbug Adventure is part of Enid Blyton's classic series, featuring the beloved characters Peter, Janet, Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin, and George. Together they make up The Secret Seven, a group always ready to solve any mystery, anytime. During a star-gazing adventure, the gang quickly gets bored and decides to spy on the town....

The Secret Seven Colour Short Stories: An Afternoon With the Secret Seven is a charming addition to Enid Blyton's beloved series. Join siblings Peter and Janet, along with their friends Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin, and George, as they form The Secret Seven, ready to solve any mystery, any time. In this delightful tale, Peter is manning the hoopla-stall. However, when...

Age range 5 to 9 Never has this classic fairy-tale been more stylishly spun for young readers than in this new, freshly illustrated picture book adaptation! Children will treasure this elegant, accessible edition of Rumpelstiltskin, complete with a cover treated in glimmering gold foil and straw-coloured endpapers. Fresh art from Robert Dunn illuminates this shimmering classic as it begs the...

Age range 5 to 9 The stars have aligned for children to become fans of Shakespeare with this stunning picture book adaptation Romeo and Juliet. Young readers will be transported to fair Verona with all new illustrations washed in warm, romantic colours and Italian tile borders. Retold with all of the drama and classic heart of the original, children will...

Tell everyone in Nottingham that the Outlaws rule here in Sherwood, that we rule in the king's name ... I am Robin Hood. After a fierce storm, a boy of today discovers an arrowhead and a human skull, buried beneath the roots of an ancient oak tree. A skull with a legendary past brings to life the heroic story of...

Discover the world of Jane Austen with Search and Find Pride & Prejudice. The popular, classic story is retold in beautifully illustrated search and find scenes. Search and discover the characters on the busy pages and follow them through the story. Each page is full of characters to find and details to spot in the busy scenes, such as the...

“This morning you had poison for breakfast.” One day, Lemony Snicket finds a puzzling note pushed under his door and is forced to follow a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his imminent death. But this is so much more than just a mystery. Along the way, he tackles some of the key questions about life. Who...

“This morning you had poison for breakfast.” One day, Lemony Snicket finds a puzzling note pushed under his door and is forced to follow a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his imminent death. But this is so much more than just a mystery. Along the way, he tackles some of the key questions about life. Who...

Never has Neverland been more imaginative than in this little book—perfect for little hands! When Peter Pan whisks them away to the land of adventure and fairies, the Darling siblings discover how to fly, fight pirates, and more. Set your sights on the second star to the right, get into trouble with the Lost Boys, and defeat Peter's enemy, Captain...

Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ... NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP GREENAWAY MEDAL From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination' – Philip Pullman 'A book that will be treasured forever' - Irish Times 'A moving, witty and magical tale' -...

More Wishing-Chair Stories is the final magical Wishing-Chair adventure by the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Join Mollie and Peter as they embark on new adventures that stir the imagination. Mollie and Peter are home for half-term, and the Wishing-Chair is ready to whisk them away to magical lands! They'll meet a mysterious witch's cat, visit the Land of Wishes,...

Max and Moritz is perhaps the defining classic of German children's literature. In this darkly hilarious story, two young boys exercise their talent for ingenious mischief in a variety of dazzling tricks. Whether stealing a widow's chickens through her chimney or filling their teacher's pipe with gunpowder, Max and Moritz bring chaos and comedy wherever they go. Containing all of...

Age range 5 to 9 Whether making friends with their neighbours or sharing a meal with a family in need, the March sisters do their best to make their parents proud! There's no better feeling than introducing children to beloved characters like Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, for the first time. Your little one can now meet the March sisters...

'A wonderful book for kids to curl up with at bedtime, as cosy as an embrace from a fluffy polar bear' - Observer 'Full of delight and warmth and tenderness' - Sunday Times On Monday, a boy finds a polar bear in his garden... only, this polar bear is so small he can fit in the palm of the boy's...

"A wonderful book for kids to curl up with at bedtime" - The Observer "Full of delight and warmth and tenderness" - Sunday Times On Monday, a boy finds a polar bear in his garden... only, this polar bear is so small he can fit in the palm of the boy's hand. "Are you lost, Little Bear?" the boy asks....

Life of the Party! The Susie K Files 1 by Shamini Flint tells the story of Susie K, a girl who prefers science over netball and considers the class goldfish her best friend. Susie's mum struggles to believe that Susie is genuinely happy this way, and with the best of intentions, she continually tries to encourage Susie to be something...

The fourth and last book about the March family Ten years after the school at Plumfield was founded, Jo's Boys — including wanderer Dan, sailor Emil, and musician Nat — are grown up and discovering more about the world. But life after childhood can be confusing and frightening, and it is Jo and the warm-hearted March family who can comfort...

In 15th century France, a young peasant girl faces an overwhelming task: to save her beloved France from tyrants and restore the rightful king to the throne. To free her country, Joan must leave behind everyone she has ever loved, apart from her faithful sparrow, Belami. With huge bravery and fierce determination, she follows her calling and is finally granted...

Life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom. With four lively, attractive women in one house and a dashing young bachelor in the neighbouring one, romance can only be a matter of time. As Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy become young women, they take separate paths in life, following their dreams, finding love, becoming wives, and...

Glowrushes is written by Roberto Piumini and is a heartbreakingly beautiful classic of Italian children's literature, published in English for the first time. Madurer is the son of a great lord, with untold wealth, but he is also the victim of a mysterious disease that means he cannot be exposed to sunlight or fresh air. He is confined to three...

Game Changer! The Susie K Files 2 by Shamini Flint follows Susie K, a girl who prefers science over netball and has the class goldfish as her best friend. However, Susie's mum finds it hard to believe that she's happy in this way. With the best of intentions, she constantly tries to push Susie to be something she's not. The...

Sometimes I was jealous of the monster of Frankenstein. I grew up believing my father cared more for him than he did for me. And was I wrong? Maggie Walton's father has dedicated his life to a single pursuit: hunting down the monster created by Victor Frankenstein. It has cost Maggie and her family everything – and now her father...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book five, Five Go Off In A Caravan, the Famous Five go on a caravan holiday. When they stumble across a circus troupe, the gang are thrilled. But some of the circus...

Delight in the magic of Christmas with this heart-warming collection of 25 classic tales from the world's best-loved storyteller – the perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 and up! This hugely popular short story collection, first published in 2014, is back with a festive new cover. In this classic collection, there's mystery and mischief, the joy of shared times,...

It’s Eloise’s sixtieth birthday—though she’s still not a day over six. Celebrate by joining Eloise on a Parisian adventure in this storybook that now comes with a CD narrated by the brilliant Bernadette Peters! Eloise is a very special little girl who lives at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Find out what happens when Eloise leaves The Plaza...

A quirky, warm and exciting story about family, friendship and time-travel – from legendary author Jean Ure. When twelve-year-old Lily is walking to school one day, a very unusual girl appears out of nowhere! It is 1953 and this stranger is dressed in a green sparkly dress, purple tights with orange swirls and has bright yellow hair sticking up like...

It's deep winter and time to light the fire, pull up a blanket and curl up with your cat. But has it occurred to you that your feline companion might be licking blood from its paws? Slink through shadows and brush with death in these classic cat-themed mystery tales from beloved crime authors Catherine Aird, Edmund Crispin, Patricia Highsmith, and...

The third book in the magical Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton. The mischievous Connie comes to enjoy a few days with Joe, Beth, and Frannie while her mother is sick. Connie refuses to believe in the Faraway Tree or the magical folk who live in it, even when the Angry Pixie...

Lili is Crying, Hélène Bessette's debut novel, explores the fraughtness and depth of the troubling relationship between Lili and her mother Charlotte. With a near-mythic quality, Bessette's stripped-back prose evokes at once the pain of thwarted love—of desire run cold—and the promise of renewal. Lauded by critics on its initial publication in 1953 for its boundary-pushing style, Lili is Crying...

A whip-smart observation of the passions and tragedies behind daily life, Eva Ibbotson's Madensky Square is a classic snapshot of Viennese life before WWI. Susanna Weber's dress shop stands in the picturesque Madensky Square, a quiet little world of its own, nestled in the heart of glittering pre-war Vienna. As the winter of 1910 unfurls into spring, Susanna starts a...

Tumble down the rabbit-hole and join Alice on her magical adventures in Wonderland in this beautifully illustrated, interactive picture book based on the much-loved children's classic. Meet the mysterious Cheshire Cat, have a tea party with the Hatter, and play a rather unusual game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Open the envelopes to discover invitations, games and more,...

Explore the ABCs of the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Owl in this sweet and simple board book. Discover the joy and wonder of learning with your favourite friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. In Winnie-the-Pooh: H is for Happiness, young readers will join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Owl on an educational adventure through the alphabet. This...

Join Piglet and Pooh as they talk about some of the wonderful things that make mums special in this beautiful rhyming storybook. This touching tale celebrates the unique qualities that make every mum as sweet as honey. With delightful illustrations and engaging rhymes, My Mum is Sweet as Honey is the perfect choice for reading together, making it an ideal...

She wrote for a living. But who wanted her dead? When bestselling author Annie Morrissey is found dead, her daughter Niamh knows in her gut it’s no accident – even if the case needs a good edit. The village is strangely uneventful. The suspects are suspiciously normal. The leads quickly turn into dead ends… But when Annie’s final manuscript lands...

Virginia Woolf’s classic modernist novel, To the Lighthouse, draws from her own life and experiences. Hailed as one of the greatest works of modernist fiction, Virginia Woolf’s semi-autobiographical novel about the Ramsay family explores the themes of perspective, interpersonal relationships, and the complexity of human experience. Woolf’s use of shifting points of view in the narrative highlights how each person...

This epic and timeless tale recounts the adventures of Odysseus as he journeyed home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy.The story of Odysseus’s perilous journey home after the fall of Troy relates allegorical tales of goddesses and sirens, capture and escape, and maneuvering between Scylla and Charybdis. After ten years of travel, Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca only to find...

Penguin Readers is a graded reading series for English Language Teaching (ELT) markets, designed for teenagers and young adults learning English as a foreign or second language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practice activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction,...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reading series, designed for teenagers and young adults learning English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. The Phantom of the...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reading series, designed for teenagers and young adults learning English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practice activities, and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. Macbeth, a Level 1...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reading series, designed for teenagers and young adults learning English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. Jekyll and Hyde, a...

Penguin Readers is a graded reading series for English Language Teaching (ELT) markets, designed for teenagers and young adults learning English as a foreign or second language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practice activities, and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction,...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reading series, designed for teenagers and young adults learning English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities, and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. The Happy Prince, a...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reading series, designed for teenagers and young adults learning English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practice activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. The Knight's Tale, a...

The popular story about Little Miss Princess and a very special party is now available in a bigger, deluxe edition in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! Little Miss Helpful is organising a very special party. A street party with Little Miss Princess as the guest of honour, no less! But Little Miss Helpful isn't as good at organising things...

A brand new story about a Little Miss with a very sunny disposition! Little Miss Sunshine is the sort of person who can see the good side of everything and everyone. But not all her friends are the same. Mr Grumble is the complete opposite and he grumbles from morning to night. How will Little Miss Sunshine show him that...

Pippi Longstocking is nine years old. She has just moved into Villa Villekulla where she lives all by herself with a horse, a monkey, and a big suitcase full of gold coins. The grown-ups in the village try to make Pippi behave in ways that they think a little girl should, but Pippi has other plans! She would much rather...

This handsome 5-volume boxset brings together Charles Dickens' best-known works in collectible paperback editions. Readers can revel in Dickens' masterful atmospheric descriptions of Victorian London as they encounter some of the novelist's most enduring and best-loved characters, from Fagin to Scrooge and Miss Havisham. These intricately plotted masterpieces will provide readers with hours of pleasure. Includes: Oliver Twist A Christmas...

Celebrate The Best Bear in all the World with this 100th Anniversary hardback edition of the official sequel to the beloved classic children's stories by A.A. Milne. ‘There you are,’ said Pooh to Piglet, ‘didn’t I say all along there was nothing to worry about?’ Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and the rest of the beloved friends for...

NEW 100th Anniversary range's hardback edition of Jane Riordan’s authorised sequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories with Mark Burgess’ illustrations created in the style of E.H. Shepard’s iconic art. ‘With a map in your hand, you know an adventure is about to begin …' Gorgeous 100th Anniversary range’s hardback edition of the official sequel story collection by Jane Riordan,...

NEW stunning hardback edition of Jane Riordan’s prequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H. Shepard's iconic art. You should find out about your Before, Christopher Robin, and then tell it to us all. Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this stunning 100th anniversary range’s hardback edition. This...

NEW stunning hardback edition showcasing the original E.H. Shepard art with Milne’s classic, timeless stories. ‘You’re the Best Bear in All the World,’ said Christopher Robin. ‘Am I?’ said Pooh hopefully. E.H. Shepard’s original, iconic artwork has been reproduced for this 100th anniversary range, truly paying homage to the vividness of the original art that accompanied Milne’s classic, favourite stories....

A special edition collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime’s legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors. This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie’s Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the...

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a hugely popular bestselling children's author. I, Victor Frankenstein, will explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation... Driven by a boundless ambition to create life itself, young scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his own being from stitched-together...

Marking exactly 50 years since the publication of Agatha Christie’s final Hercule Poirot novel, this limited edition boxed set brings together the first Poirot novel The Mysterious Affair at Styles with her last, Curtain, in which Poirot and Hastings return to the scene of their first case together. First published in September 1975, nearly 60 years after Agatha Christie began...

An ebullient Mr Finchley is about to propose marriage to a lady he had rescued from mishap, when he is sent to Paris by his firm. There he manages to upset a boat, adopt a stray orphan, and get himself kidnapped. The fine tangle he gets into takes some unravelling! Only when eventually back in London does he complete the...

Famous and beloved classics are reinterpreted to capture the attention of young audiences in this engaging book series. This magnificently illustrated edition of Herman Melville's Moby Dick brings new life to the timeless story of Captain Ahab's monomaniacal quest for revenge on the sperm whale, Moby Dick. The author was able to keep the spirit of each original novel intact...

A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a glossary of Victorian and literary terms produced for the modern reader. After a dramatic shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe is a castaway on a tropical island for 28 years. Defoe's classic tale features a series of events involving mutineers and...

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a classic tale of love overcoming preconceptions, centred on the two eldest daughters of the Bennet family: Jane and Elizabeth. Elizabeth has to fend off an unwelcome offer of marriage from the Rev. Collins while mistakenly falling for the charms of the dashing Mr Wickham. She eventually realises that appearances are deceptive and...