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All is not well in the world with Dexter Procter, the world’s youngest doctor. His granny has broken her leg, his friends Rupi and Otto have been expelled, there’s an asthma epidemic he can’t get on top of, and everything fun at the hospital has been shut down by slimy politician Barbara Burnhall. And then his boss Dr Marigold disappears off the face of the earth! But what Dexter doesn’t realize is that he and his friends are about to uncover a dastardly plot featuring kidnap, earthquakes and a demolition ball. Dexter Procter doesn’t know what’s about to hit him. (Spoiler alert: it’s a demolition ball).
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Ever since Benjamiah returned from his spectacular adventure in Wreathenwold, he’s been desperate to go back. When he discovers a strange fragment of witchstone, he is transported back to the labyrinthine streets of Wreathenwold and soon finds himself on another dangerous quest involving a strange collection of fairytales ‘The Book of Barely Believable Stories’. Reunited with Elizabella Cotton and helped by two new friends – Mea and Silas the mapmaker – the gang undertake a series of magical trials to save the missing children of Wreathenwold before Midsommer ends and they are lost forever.
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Molly lives in the jungle with all the other monkeys, dancing and playing and being silly among the treetops. But Molly has a secret. Molly is a pig. When Norman becomes suspicious that an imposter has infiltrated the monkeys, he sets them all some monkey tests. Will Molly be discovered?
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‘This is the Age of the Heroes.’ From the ominous entry-point of ‘The Coming of the Immortals’ to the awe-inspiring heroics of ‘Perseus the Gorgon-slayer’, this book offers a wonderful introduction to Classical Greek myth, collecting the most action-packed and exciting tales.
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‘Never had she danced so beautifully’. From the powerful allegory of ‘The Little Mermaid’ to the fantastical tale of tiny ‘Thumbelina’, this book collects the most marvellously enchanting and enduringly timeless of Hans Christian Andersen’s celebrated fairy-tales.
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‘As a rule, the more bizarre a thing is the less mysterious it proves to be.’ From the strange case of ‘The Red-Headed League’ to the extraordinary tale of ‘The Blue Carbuncle’, this book collects the most treacherous, ingenious and exciting adventures of the iconic duo, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.
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‘The wildest of all the wild animals was the Cat. He walked by himself.’ From the heart-warming wiles of ‘The Cat Who Walked by Himself’ to the whimsical rhymes of ‘How the Whale Got His Throat’, this book collects the most lyrical, inventive and enchantingly funny of Kipling’s animal allegories.
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‘I have many beautiful flowers; but the children are the most beautiful flowers of all.’From the newfound generosity of ‘The Selfish Giant’ to the haunting bravery of ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’, this book collects the most poetic, magical and absolutely unforgettable of Oscar Wilde’s short stories for children.
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‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.’ From the devious tale of ‘The Fox Outfoxed’ to the sage story of ‘Town Mouse and Country Mouse’, this book collects the best-known and most thought-provoking of Aesop’s timeless fables.
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Do you want to be an astronaut? A politician? A footballer?Well, you can! DREAM BIG!In this exciting and innovative children’s workbook, viral-sensation entrepreneur and bestselling author Simon Squibb will help kids to unwind from exam and school pressures and help them to dream BIG!With inspiring stories and journal pages, this book is packed with tips and tricks to help children feel comforted and supported as they realise their dreams, map out what they truly love and build happier and more fulfilling lives in the future.This is the perfect book to help children navigate the tricky perils of growing up, especially during the transition to secondary school, unlocking their potential and creativity.So, pick up a pencil and let’s begin. . . what’s your dream?’Simon is the ultimate dreamer. As a like-minded optimist, I know just how important it is to have a dream and, therefore, a purpose…Dreams aren’t just for the lucky few. They’re
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Journey through history, from the Renaissance to the Second World War, and across the globe, from Cornwall to Manhattan, Nigeria, Japan and more, to discover the stories of women who changed the world with their incredible art. You’ll learn about the extraordinary lives of freedom fighters, game changers and adventurers – and be astounded by the art they made, with its striking landscapes, hidden messages and calls for women’s rights.
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Life is no fun for Alex Evans. Ever since her dad’s death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface. And flames spill from her mouth. Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unknown and unknowing, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to the legendary island of Skralla, Alex must now train alongside fierce, frightening dragon children, if she is to unlock the power of her birthright. But other dragons are rising too. Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, seeks to free himself from the curse that has trapped him in human form for a thousand years. The curse that has kept the world safe. And Alex has to be good enough for this fight, or the world will burn.
The Red-Headed League and Other Tales 
