Jessica the Jazz Fairy really wants to find he dance ribbon, as no one can jazz dance properly with it gone! The ribbon is definitely somewhere nearby but can Rachel and Kirsty help their fairy friend track it down?
Longing to go to the sea, Ishmael signs up for a voyage on the whaling ship Pequod. The ship's captain, Ahab, soon reveals his true mission. He wants revenge on the whale that maimed him. The chase takes Ishmael to the other side of the world and ends in a terrifying fight for survival.
Powerfully retold for today's readers, Herman Melville's tragic adventure story remains as thrilling and atmospheric as when it was first published over 100 years ago. Longing to go to sea, Ishmael signs up for a voyage on the whaling ship Pequod. The ship's captain, Ahab, soon reveals his true mission. He wants revenge on the whale that maimed him. The case takes Ishmael to the other side of …
One spring day, Mole decides it is finally time to leave his cozy den to explore the outside world. On the riverbank, Mole meets the Water Rat, who introduces him to wise Mr. Badger and boastful Mr. Toad. In the company of his friends, Mole's new life is filled with delicious picnics, exciting boat trips, and adventures in the frightening Wild Wood. When Toad finds himself in trouble, it is …
Someone has a crush on Lizzie McGuire-Larry Tudgeman, the biggest geek in Norh America! When he asks her out, Lizzie says no automatically, and she doesn't feel bad about it. Not at all. Even though Larry is really sweet. And smart. And crazy about her. Okay, maybe she soes feel bad about it! Ugh-stupid conscience. But now what's Lizzy going to do? If she agrees to go out with Larry, she wil…
"It was wrapped in brown paper and addressed in Rose's unmistakable bold black writing. Five stamps were stuck in the corner, post-marked Cali - Rep. of Colombia." A parcel from South America! Eric couldn't wait to find out what was inside but when he did, extraordinary things began to happen...
Eric's spots are multiplying! It seems his problem might be solved when his hippy, trekking-round-the-world Auntie Rose send Mum some exotic face cream from South Anerica. But dare he use it? Up to now , Auntie Rose's pressies have got him into seriously deep trouble. When Eric decides to take the risk and tries out the Pimple Potion, he soon discovers there are terrible and embarrassing side e…
When Eric finds out that Gran is coming to stay, he freaks out. Everybody knows his relatives are really weird. His attempts to leave home and live in the shed are doomed to failure. Soon seriously spooky things start to happen and Eric is in deep trouble.
Eric is stressed out! A baby in the family is bad enough - but this baby is seriously weird. He soon discovers why. His crazy Auntie Rose has sent another present from South America which has incredible powers. But how can Eric get hold of it before things go too far?
Did you know taht Persian ruler Shapur II was actually crowned while still in his mother's belly? Or that music artist Stevie Wonder started a band in elementary school? These are just a few of the surprising facts you'll find in this book about fifty of the most incredible kids in the world! From battle warriors, inventors, and athletes to music prodigies, world rulers, and artists, these kids…