Helen Cresswell Knihy

From old favourites like "Three Men in a Boat" and "William", to modern masterpieces like "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole", the reader is introduced to the classics of the genre. In addition, there are stories by Jan Mark and George Layton and extracts from "Crummy Mummy and Me" by Anne Fine.

The Bagthorpe family returns in this hilarious sequel, continuing their misadventures with charm and wit. Each member brings their unique quirks to the story, ensuring laughter and chaos ensue. Helen Cresswell's beloved characters navigate their everyday challenges, making this installment a delightful continuation of their antics. Readers can expect a blend of humor and heart as the Bagthorpes tackle new escapades that highlight their unforgettable dynamics.

First in the super-funny classic series starring the TOTALLY unforgettable Bagthorpe family - from best-loved author Helen Cresswell.

This compilation features writers as diverse as Thomas Malory, Emily Bronte and Carl Jung. The stories are filled with extraordinary events, mysterious circumstances and eeriness. Powerful illustrations add to their atmosphere.

While collecting things to sell for a school White Elephant sale, two friends are given a lamp with unexpected magic qualities

When she arrives in Wellow, Polly knows there is magic in the place. The story goes that if you put your ears to the ground on Sundays you can hear the church bells of the missing village of Grimstone. But Polly seems to be able to call up the village that has disappeared - and the people who live in it, as they slip in and out of time.

Word count 10,650 Suitable for younger learners

While staying with her mother's godmother, Minty finds herself drawn to a mysterious sundial which takes her back in time and links her life to that of two unhappy children she meets in two different centuries.

Everyone in the village where Lizzie lives thinks that she's a dreamer. So it's no wonder that they don't believe her when she says she's seen a witch. But Lizzie doesn't care, because she knows it's true and having a witch for a friend makes life much more exciting.

When the woman looking after them in their parents' absence dies suddenly, three children find themselves in foster care and must use all their courage and ingenuity to cope with the situation.