For 150 years Hans stories have been delighting both adults and children. Packed with a light-hearted whimsy combined with a mature wisdom, they are as entrancing as ever. Here are all of Andersen's 168 tales and among the favourites are The Red Shoes, The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Tinder Box and of course The Ugly Duckling.
When Nick and Katie's friends, Sophie and David, inherit a myterious cursed ruby it causes all sorts of trouble and it's up to Nick and Katie to rescue them. Their explorations take them to a hidden house and beautiful temple but will the children escape from the clutches of their captors before it's too late?
It isn't every day that you have to choose your own house all the way down the street! Discover what the children did next in this magical collection of stories from Enid Blyton. You'll also be able to read about the boy who made faces, the tale of twisty and Ho-Ho and the very clever kite..
'How lucky I am ... I shall love it.' Darrell Rivers can't wait to start at Malory Towers, her new school with its four towers and the big natural pool with lovely waves. Soon Darrell's term is filled with new friendships, tricks and trouble with the spoilt Gwendoline.