Alice and her beloved pony are off to train at Devon's world-class yard - following in the footsteps of the British show jumping team! Alice and Secret have gone further than anyone thought possible ... but on the day of the show jumping trials for the British team, Alice has to make an almost impossible choice.
As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence. Squid Kid and Katydid, Baby Frog Squad, Gorilla Cheese Sandwich, and Birds Flowers Tree: A Haiku Photo Comic are just some of the mini-comics that are included as stories-within-the-story, each done in a different style, utilizing humour…
Greg Heffley and sports just don't mix. After a disastrous competition at school, Greg decides that he's officially retired from ANY kind of sport! That is, until his mom persuades him to give it one more go
The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mum thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his "creative side". As if that's not scary enough, Halloween's just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. But then Greg has an…
Greg Heffley's parents are convinced life was better back in the old days. But Greg isn't so sure that a life without electronics, central heating and working plumbing sounds all that fun ... And so, despite his best efforts, he is sent off to Hardscrabble Farm to learn about hard work and the great outdoors. Will Greg be able to…
Big changes are in store for Greg Heffley and his family. They are making home improvements! But with unwelcome critters, toxic mould and the walls coming down, soon Greg discovers renovations aren't all they are cracked up to be. When the dust finally settles, will the Heffleys be able to stay . . . or will they need to get…
100 beautiful winter knits to keep you warm (inside or outside) on cold winter days! Fun accessories like scarves, wrist warmers, welly-toppers, hats, that will appeal to both beginner and experienced knitters. They would also make wonderful gifts for family and firends.
Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, Michaela witnessed atrocities that no child ever should. Her father was killed by rebels and her mother died of famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela was mistreated and saw the brutal murder of her favourite teacher. Then Michaela and her best friend are adopted by an American couple, and Michaela begins to take dance…
When Isadora is invited to stay at her friend Zoe's house she's so excited - she hasn't been to a sleepover before! And with a touch of Isadora magic, this is going to the best fairy vampire sleepover ever!
Isadora loves playing in the snow, especially when her creations come to life! But snow magic can't last forever, and she tries to save her friends before they melt away.
Olivia's hopes of becoming a ballerina soar when she finds a velvety blue-grey kitten called Flame .... In every Magic Kitten story, he takes on a new guise and seeks out a child who is in need of his very special help.
Life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance it is NEVER her turn to look after the class caterpillar....... And she's not allowed a pair of glasses, even though she is SURE that she needs them.............. And her big sister Meg KEEPS ignoring her to do homework. But none of that matters in the end ... For Mabel is…
Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she doesn't have one SINGLE pet in her whole life. And ALL the people in her class are losing their baby teeth. And she doesn't EVEN have a sprinkler in her own garden. But none of that matters in the end... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.
Oh no! Tom's stuck at home with a fractured ankle and it's spoiling his fun. Doodling on his plaster cast helps to pass the time, along with visits from family (with treats), friends and even Rooster managing to sneak in. Tom remembers other fun times he's had, like metal detecting with Uncle Kevin and the cousins or inventing a new…
Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow he's got THREE sad faces :( :( :( on the school achievement chart! And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won't let him go on the SCHOOL TRIP! Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse and now Tom's annoyed his grumpy sister Delia. Can his best friend Derek…
Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks & spilt water & lightning... Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton.
Jack is looking forward to he school trip to the D-day landing beaches, but when his Dad is called up to action, everything Jack believes about conflict is thrown into question. With his loyal dog, Fynn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his…
The First World War has ended, but it hasn't gone away. When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war. Huw can't forget the terrible things he's seen, but Johnny doesn't even remember who he is. As Natty tries to keep a secret and unravel a mystery,…