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"Is there any truth in the stories surrounding Whispering Island? When the Famous Five are stranded on the island, they start to investigate -- and find they're not the only ones . . ."--P. [4] of cover.

"The Famous Five are on holiday in horse-drawn caravans -- and they've discovered a ruined castle nearby! But the castle isn't empty -- the Famous Five have seen a desperate face at the tower window! Who is hiding in the castle?"--Page 4 of cover.

"George is very cross when a spoilt American girl arrives at Kirrin Cottage in the middle of the night -- dressed in disguise! But this is no time for George to be jealous -- Berta is hiding from kidnappers and only the Famous Five can protect her!."--Page 4 of cover.

"Why does an escaped convict send a message to Dick in the dead of the night? And what can the strange message mean? The police refuse to help -- so the Famous Five must find out for themselves . . ."--P. [4] of cover.

Camping again! This time the gang of Five have pitched their tent near an old ruined cottage - which looks as though it's been abandoned for years! When Anne hears strange noises at night - coming from the cottage - the others don't believe her ...Until they see the ghostly lights. All of a sudden camping ...

First book in the series about the "Famous Five", Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy the dog.

Unexplored dungeons and the possibility of hidden treasure - the Five can hardly believe their ears. But they're not the only ones interested in what lies beneath the site of old Finneston Castle.

What is Uncle Quentin up to on Kirrin Island? He will not let the Famous Five visit, but he is not alone on Kirrin Island, for someone is watching his every move.

"Who's been on George's island? And what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin island? The Famous Five think they're on the trail of smuggles -- until they hear a child scream. . . "--Backc over.

Clive King's Stig of the Dump is a much-loved modern classic. It is the story of Barney and his best friend, cave-man Stig. Barney is a solitary little boy, given to wandering off by himself. One day he is lying on the edge of a disused chalk-pit when it gives way and he lands in a sort of cave. Here ...

When Alice Dent gets a cold, she has no idea how much trouble it's about to cause. Because this is no ordinary cold: it comes with some seriously extraordinary side-effects. But when the scary Best Minister for Everything Nicely Perfect tries to take her away, she realizes her troubles are only just beginning ...

When a mysterious runaway van crashes into St Smithen's on the first day of the new school year, Poppy knows it's going to be an action-packed term! With the Christmas holidays looming, secrets lurking in every corner and rumours of a dangerous beast on the loose, Poppy must unravel her biggest mystery yet.

"Learn how sharks survive in their watery world"--Cover.

A sideways look at the magic and mayhem of Christmas by one of the nation's best-loved children's poets.

Following in the great tradition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Wind in the Willows, Terry Waite's Tales of Tommy Twitchnose introduces a new children's character that both young and old will treasure for years to come.

But when Fergus escapes to Nevermore to see some friendly faces, it's no better there - Princess Lily is cross with her brother, and there's a bet on which cycling team will win that could see King Woebegot lose his kingdom...

Another fabulous, fun and fantastical cycle adventure for Fergus and his friends.

The Why can't I books are designed to help children realise their ambitions - even if sometimes they meet unexpected challenges. In this book, Sarah is a young girl with a dream. All she wants to do is play football but when the boys in the park tease her and tell her she cannot play, she does not know ...

Book Two in this charming and beautifully illustrated series about the unlikely friendship between Mango, a little girl, and Bambang, a tapir.

Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious world of enchantment - but a world that is falling into decay. The great task of making things well again falls on Bastian and so begins a dazzling, magical adventure.

The first in the Young David series of Bible stories for children aged 3-7 about the childhood of King David.