Children's Classic Literature

Andrew Davidson / Adventure Stories

  Across frozen mountains and stormy seas, through steamy jungles and dusty savannahs, the classic heroes and modern-day adventurers featured here battle against nature, unexpected enemies - and sometimes even themselves. This carefully selected...

Shakespeare Stories Collection (Complete 16 Book Box Set) by Andrew Matthews & Tony Ross

It's now 400 years since William Shakespeare died and his work still remains just as relevant and compelling today. Boasting 16 of William Shakespeare's most popular and enduring plays, this collection contains rewritten versions of all his most...

Joan Lingard / The Chancery Lane Conspiracy

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Tom McCaughren / Ride a Pale Horse (Hardback)

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Frances Hodgson Burnett - The Secret Garden - PB - BRAND NEW

This childrens classic has been filmed numerous times, both for cinema and TV - tha latest version was produced by Sky TV in 2020.  Frances Burnett Hodgson's novel The Secret Garden is both intriguing and uplifting. It is regarded as one of the...

Enid Blyton / The Naughtiest Girl Collection 1 : Books 1-3

 Enid Blyton's very funny school series follows Elizabeth Allen as she is sent away to boarding school and makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been. Hilarious reading alone or aloud for ages 7 and up.Book 1: The Naughtiest Girl...

Arthur Conan Doyle / The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

  From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challening...

Enid Blyton / The Wishing Spells and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / Christina's Kite and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / The Cuckoo in the Clock and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / Shock for the Secret Seven (Hardback) ( Secret Seven Series - Book 13 )

In book thirteen, dogs are disappearing from the village, but the Seven are so busy arguing and falling out with each other that they don't even notice. Then poor Scamper becomes the latest victim and it's all systems go for the Secret Seven! Solve the...

Enid Blyton / Good Work Secret Seven (Hardback) ( Secret Seven Series - Book 6 )

 In book six, Peter and Janet are the only witnesses when a car is stolen. They saw the thieves, and now the whole of the Secret Seven are involved. But when they realise they're on the trail of a dangerous gang, the Seven don't feel quite so brave...

Enid Blyton / Bicycle Magic and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Beatrix Potter / Treasured Tales from Beatrix Potter : The Tale of Tom Kitten; the Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher; the Tale of Benjamin Bunny; the Tale of Pigling Bland (Hardback)

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C. S. Lewis / The Chronicles of Narnia (Large Paperback)

 The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years and the magical events described in C.S. Lewis's immortal prose have left many a lasting memory for adults and children alike.All seven Chronicles are bound...

Enid Blyton / The Mysteries Collection : Three Exciting Stories in One (Hardback)

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Carolyn Keene / The Bungalow Mystery (Hardback) ( Nancy Drew Mystery - Book 3 )

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Enid Blyton / Mystery of the Disappearing Cat

 A fantastic children's crime story from the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. Lady Candling's best Siamese cat has gone missing. It's another mystery for the Find-Outers! The gardener, Luke, always seems so friendly. He couldn't...

Noel Streatfeild / White Boots

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Enid Blyton / The Magic Faraway Tree (Hardback)

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L. F. Baum / The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ( Oz Series - Book 1)

  This is the complete and unabridged story in which Dorothy, together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the cowardly Lion, makes her journey along the Yellow Brick Road in search of the wonderful wizard...

Enid Blyton / The Adventures of Pip (Hardback)

 Some of Enid Blyton's most-loved classic tales. Contains approximately 20 individual tales and illustrations.     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...

Enid Blyton / The Goblin Hat and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / Wishing Jug and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / The Wishing Wand and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / The Magic Brush and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / The Tower in Ho Ho Wood (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / Enchanted Bellow and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / Mr. Icy Cold and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / The Brave Toy Soldier (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / Look Out for the Elephant and Other Stories (Hardback)

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Enid Blyton / Five on Brexit Island (Hardback)

 Enid Blyton's books are beloved the world over and The Famous Five have been the perennial favourite of her fans. Now, in this new series of Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups, can George, Dick, Anne, Julian and Timmy survive the ultimate test of their...

Enid Blyton / Five Go Parenting (Hardback)

 Enid Blyton's books are beloved the world over and The Famous Five have been the perennial favourite of her fans. Now, in this new series of Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups, George, Dick, Anne, Julian and Timmy confront possibly their toughest challenge...

Michael Bond / Paddington Takes the Air

 To celebrate Paddington Bear's 60th birthday in 2018 this hilarious classic novel from master storyteller Michael Bond has been given a fresh new look. Paddington is now a major movie star!`I do wish I could see into Paddington's mind,' said Mrs...

Enid Blyton / Where Are The Secret Seven ? ( Secret Seven Colour Short Stories )

The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton's classic series of 15 mystery novels. When the Secret Seven visit a...

Enid Blyton / Are We There Yet

   Join, Enid Blyton, one of the world's best storytellers on six fun-filled family holiday adventures!Mike, Belinda and Ann love the Summer holidays - whether they're exploring idyllic Sea-gull Cove, bundled in all together into the family...

Lewis Carroll / Through the Looking-Glass

   Alice's second adventure takes her through the looking-glass to a place even curiouser than Wonderland. She finds herself caught up in the great looking-glass chess game and sets off to become a queen. It isn't as easy as she expects: at...

Allan Ahlberg / The Better Brown Stories

 The Brown family really don't like the stories being written about them - so they go to the author to complain. The result is a very funny collection of short stories about a monstrous dog, some Mysterious Men, a forgotten baby, baffled police, and...

Richmal Crompton / William's Birthday and Other Stories : And Other Stories, Book 1

  With the original text shortened and adapted by Martin Jarvis, this is a collection of four favourite Just William stories.    All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our...

Rosemary Sutcliff / The Eagle of the Ninth

    First published in 1954, a story which follows the exploits of a Roman boy, Marcus Aquila, who sets out to discover what happened to his father and the Ninth Legion when they marched into northern Britain.     All of our...

Andrew Matthews / Loads of Trouble

When Lady Feeblerick's elephants are accused of causing an unsavoury pollution problem, their keeper has to find a way to save them from trouble. The author also wrote "Mistress Moonwater", "Monster Hullabaloo!", "Monster Nursery School" and "Wickedoz"...

Enid Blyton / You're a Nuisance Mister Meddle

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Andrew Matthews / A Shakespeare Story: The Merchant of Venice

   In Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows money so his friend can woo a beautiful lady. He agrees that if he doesn't repay Shylock the moneylender, Shylock can take a pound of his flesh. When Antonio's ships sink and he loses his fortune,...

Liam Mac Uistin / The Hunt for Diarmaid and Grainne : Classic Celtic Tales

 One of the Great Tales from the ancient Celtic tradition. This story tells of how Fionn Mac Cumhaill, the great Fianna leader, who wishes to marry Grainne, but she will not have him. Instead she runs off with Diarmaid. Then begins the great chase...

Roald Dahl's Marvellous Joke Book

 Which famous writer goes best with a hot dog? Roll Dahl of course!Laugh yourself silly with Roald Dahl's Marvellous Joke Book, filled with over 400 hilarious jokes, limericks and riddles, illustrated by Quentin Blake.Based on Roald Dahl's most...

Lynne Reid Banks / The Indian in the Cupboard Trilogy

   Three bestselling stories about Omri, and his friend Patrick, who turns his plastic Red Indian, Little Bull, into a real miniature person.The Indian in the CupboardWho'd want a boring little plastic Red Indian as a birthday present? Omri...

Padraig O Siocfhradha / Jimeen : An Irish Comic Classic

   Jimeen can't seem to stay out of trouble - he just can't resist it, whether it's tormenting his sister, Cait, a night out 'on the Wren', trying to steal lobsters, or scouring the countryside for spies.A drowned cat, a drunken goose, the...

Alan Garner / The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

   The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is one of the greatest fantasy novels of all time.When Colin and Susan are pursued by eerie creatures across Alderley Edge, they are saved by the Wizard. He takes them into the caves of Fundindelve, where he...

Stephen Corrin / The Puffin Book of Christmas Stories

    Contained in this book are 14 festive stories for Christmas. The authors featured include Thomas Hardy, Charles Dickens, Noel Streatfeild and Leon Garfield.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get...

Cora Harrison / Dark Days at Drumshee ( Drumshee Timeline Series - Book 12)

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Astrid Lindgren / The Best of Pippi Longstocking : Three Books in One

 Pippi Longstocking is as popular as ever, with dedicated fans all over the world. She's funny, feisty, and incredibly strong and has the most amazing adventures ever! Here's a chance to read three books about Pippi in one volume - Pippi...

Rupert Christiansen / William Shakespeare

 Everyone has heard of plays like "Macbeth" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream". But why do we know so little about the man who wrote them? Who exactly was William Shakespeare from Stratford-upon-Avon, and why do so many people believe that he was not...