Children's Classic Literature

Enid Blyton / The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage (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...

Richard Crompton / More William - TV tie-in edition

 When Aunt Lucy tells William that 'a busy day is a happy day', William does his best to keep himself very busy indeed. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates his efforts to cheer up Christmas Day - and when a conjuring trick with an egg goes very...

Enid Blyton / Don't be Silly, Mr Twiddle!

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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...

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...

Ted Hughes / The Iron Man

   Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way...

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"...

Roald Dahl's Splendiferous Quiz Book

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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...

Enid Blyton / Binkle and Flip Misbehave

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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...

Joan Lingard / Into Exile

    Having fled Belfast to marry and live in London, a Protestant girl and Catholic boy feel numerous pressures are working to ruin their marriage.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact...

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...

Richmal Crompton / William the Good

   Clarence Bergson had the audacity to attack an innocent dog (owner, one William Brown), inform on William's band of Outlaws and worst of all befriend Miss Holding (the girl of William's dreams). That called for retribution and justice...

Andrew Matthews / Shakespeare Stories: Hamlet

   Murder most foul... An action-packed retelling of Shakespeare's dark tale of revenge and murder. With notes on Shakespeare and the Globe theatre and Love and Death in Anthony and Cleopatra. The tales have been retold using accessible...

Andrew Matthews / Shakespeare Stories: King Lear

 Foolish and bad-tempered, King Lear divides the kingdom between his two wicked daughters, disowns his honest youngest daughter and banishes his friends. As the kingdom falls apart and Lear's humiliation turns him mad, will he finally realise what...

Andrew Matthews / Shakespeare Stories: The Taming of the Shrew

 Lovely Bianca has a queue of admirers anxious to marry her. But her older sister, Katharina, must get married first. Katharina has such a fiery temper she is known as 'the shrew', and no man is brave enough to propose. Can Petruchio tame her with...

Andrew Matthews / Shakespeare Stories: Julius Caesar

 Rome's greatest general, Julius Caesar, returns to the city celebrating a glorious victory. But among the cheering crowds a group of conspirators are determined to prevent Caesar becoming king... With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and...

Enid Blyton / Mystery Collection Vol: 1

 A fantastic bumper volume of classic children's stories from the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. The Mystery series follows the adventures of 'The Five Find Outers'- Pip, Bets, Larry, Daisy and Fatty, as they solve the most...

Enid Blyton / Mr Pink-Whistle Interferes

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Enid Blyton / Five On Finniston Farm ( Famous Five Series - Book 18)

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. This book was originally published in 1960...

Enid Blyton / The Famous Five: Colour Short Stories: Good Old Timmy

 Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. After the Five see a boy being kidnapped at the beach, they set out to find him. But where have the kidnappers...

Richmal Crompton / William the Outlaw - TV tie-in edition

   Some words to not apply to William Brown. Sweet, charming, 'dear little boy' . . . That sounds more like Georgie Murdoch, who is so sickly sweet that William is determined to turn him into a wild, muddy, noisy outlaw like himself . . ...

Judy Blume / Forever

   Do you remember the first time? Still the bravest, freshest, fruitiest and most honest account of first love, first sex and first heartbreak ever written for teens. It was a book ahead of its time - and remains, after thirty years in...

Arthur Rackham / Mother Goose

Traditional rhymes and stories have been collected under the wing of Mother Goose for centuries and this collection of favourite nursery rhymes has been put together by the famous illustrator Arthur Rackham. It is a wonderful collection of old...

Cora Harrison / Murder at Drumshee ( Drumshee Timeline Series - Book 10)

 Mysterious happenings occur at Drumshee, including a murder.      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...

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...

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...

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,...