Ernie loves music and he loves his cats, and he always counts his cats at dinner time. The first two cats are NOT impressed by Jezebel's lively tales of hiding in cars, stealing butter and taking the best chair, but when she wanders off again, they're surprised to find they miss her.
A historical story set in the run up to World War II. It's the summer of 1939 and a Jewish family prepare for war to break out...
This My Story special vividly depicts the court of King Henry VIII over 20 years, sharing the fates of his six wives through the eyes of two young courtiers serving at various times in the royal palaces.
Edward IV has died, leaving his 12-year-old son as king. But England has been torn apart by the Wars of the Roses and nobody wants a boy-king. Soon the boy's uncle Richard III is on the throne - but Henry Tudor is challenging him for the crown. Henry and Richard have one thing in common: they need the young Edward V and his little brother out of the way. The two boys are sent to the Tower of London for safety and are never seen again. A fascinating look at the brief reign of Richard III, told through the eyes of the princes' nursemaid. What really happened to the princes in the Tower? Was Richard responsible - or has he been wrongly accused for centuries?
England 1525. Allegiances are divided. Henry VIII wants to divorce his devoted wife Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn. For young Elinor Valjean, the conflict is a personal one: she loves Queen Catherine, but is forced to wait upon her supplanter. Elinor's diary chronicles her role as bystander to the stormiest marriage in history.
Set during World War II. Katie and her family don't sleep in the shelter any more. One night, she wakes to hear a noise like a loud motorbike, coming closer. It stops abruptly, and there are a few seconds of silence - then an explosion that rocks the house. The doodlebugs have arrived.
This is a collection of four marvellous 'Blue Moon Days' where the extraordinary really does happen! Dave grows up overnight and has to deal with Indian conjurers and rich traffic wardens. Fergus is a little boy whose father is a pantomime stooge. Ralph has an amazing adventure with climbing submarines, globetrotting uncles, inventors and a chaotic birthday party. Julia's dressing up bag is certainly full of magical surprises. These timleless, highly unusual and imaginative stories are very very funny.
Ben must help his Dad fix the shower - but it all goes horribly wrong! Particularly suitable for struggling and reluctant readers.