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Never out of print since its first publication in 1906, The Railway Children is one of the most loved children's stories of all time. 'My all-time favourite classic children's author' Jacqueline Wilson

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There was a fire in her and throughout her.

Hester Prynnes husband had been abroad for years, maybe lost at sea. Shell protect him and their forbidden loveto the very end.

Nathaniel Hawthornes masterpiece of dark romanticism is one of the most enduring stories about the price of unchecked passion.

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Inspired by The Secret Garden and the golden age of crime writing, The Secret Detectives is a gripping, beautifully historical mystery. Perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell.

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A new edition of one of the most celebrated children classics, here presented with extra material for young readers including a glossary and a quiz-yourself section.

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This beautifully illustrated collection contains all of Jane Austens novels retold for young readers, including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey and Mansfield Park, with notes on the characters and quotations from the original text. With links to websites to find out more about Jane Austens life and times.

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The Valley of Adventure is a children's classic from Enid Blyton, with a beautifully illustrated cover from picture-book star Rebecca Cobb.

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When the Mole leaves his spring-cleaning and heads up into the open air, he embarks on a series of exhilarating adventures with his new friends: the laid-back Ratty, the gruff yet kindly Badger and the self-satisfied, irrepressible Mr. Toad. With 70 original illustrations by Robert Ingpen.

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When Mole pops his head out of the ground one fine, spring morning, his friend Rat introduces him to the world of the riverbank and its most famous resident, the exuberant Mr. Toad. Mole soon finds himself caught up in Toad's mischievous exploits, culminating in a battle for Toad Hall itself.

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Dorothy and Toto's classic whirlwind adventure featuring the original illustrations by famous illustrator W. W. Denslow, coloured by Barbara Frith, and an afterword by Professor Sarah Churchwell.

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The only edition of Baum's classic with full-color illustrations based on the original art now comes with two audio CDs! This lovely gift edition features an abridged text, accessible to even the youngest readers.

One of the most iconic characters in childrens books

For the first time, you can own all 23 stories in The Adventures of Tintin series in this fantastic boxed set. This is the perfect present for Tintin fans of all ages.

Published to celebrate 90th anniversary of Tintin in 2019.

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Striking and bold illustrations and an excellent new retelling of rejuvenate Homer's classic story 'The Odyssey', to inviting modern readers inside.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

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Leo tolstoy's epic Russian classic, retold in just 64 pages. First published in 1869, this novel is one of the most famous books in the world, and this simple but atmospheric retelling now makes it accessible for young readers. Set in Russia following the French invasion of Russia in 1812, as the tsarist regime is succeeded by the Napoleonic era.

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A beautiful gift edition of Susan Coolidge's famous children's book What Katy Did, with original illustrations by Addie Ledyard and an introduction by award-winning children's author Jacqueline Wilson.

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The 'What Katy Did' trilogy was first published in the late 1800s, but was there ever such a modern girl as wild, irrepressible Katy One of the first realistic portraits of a child in literature, the character was groundbreaking and the book is as enjoyable today as when it was first published.

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Join Winnie-the-Pooh and all his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood in this brand new, rhyming picture-book adventure.

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The classic tale of White Fang, half-wolf, half-dog, by Jack London retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.