Literature & Fiction

Living in a community tucked between the undulating hills and the unceasing sky, Lara was a girl who could dream well into the darkness.

The World’s Worst Superheroes, from Children's author David Walliams. When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN! KAPOW! Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND! BLAM! When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can...

Andy and Terry live in a 13-storey treehouse. They've also got a new book to write, but there's a problem. A BIG problem. Well, quite a few big problems actually...

Abel Jackson lives with his mother, Dora, at Longboat Bay, an isolated stretch of coast whose waters teem with fish. Theirs is a simple life. It’s tough. And at times it’s lonely. But Abel has friends in the sea....

The World’s Worst Parents, from Children's author David Walliams. Are you ready to meet the worst parents ever? Sure, some parents are embarrassing – but they’re NOTHING on this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are The Famous Five. 'There was something else out on the sea by the rocks - something dark that seemed to lurch out of the waves...What could it be?' Julian, Dick and Anne are spending the holidays with their tomboy cousin George and...

With diary entries written by 11-year-old Libby Scott, based on her own experiences of autism, this pioneering book, written in collaboration with esteemed author Rebecca Westcott, has been widely praised for its realistic portrayal of autism....

At the tender age of eight, chimney sweep Tom Appleby is convicted of stealing and sentenced to deportation to Botany Bay....

2007 Audie Award Finalist for Solo Narration—Male *Winner of the Pulitzer Prize* “A beautiful tale, awash in the seasalt and sweat, bait and beer of the Havana coast. It tells a fundamental human truth: in a volatile world, from our first breath to our last wish, through triumphs and...

Lois Lowry’s The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the...

Brought to you by Puffin. All fans of Julia Donaldson's should listen to the enchanting tale of The Dinosaur's Diary. Surviving and finding a safe place to lay her eggs is difficult for Hypsilophodon with dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex around. When she falls into a mysterious pool and finds...

A dreamy collection of tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged five and up! From adventures with sleepy giants to bedtime stories about how Bobs the dog got a cold nose, drift into dreamland with these short stories by Enid Blyton. Look out for midnight parties and...

Epic adventures. Fierce warrior cats. A thrilling fantasy world. It all begins here. Read the book that began a phenomenon—and join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a #1 national bestseller. For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest...

There's a new mischief-maker in The Woods – Little Monkey! A smaller, cuter and even stranger Monkey than our beloved chaos-causer. But as Bunny and friends try to work out his motives, they are led far from the woods... into OUTER SPACE!

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Like a car alarm, bagpipe music, or a doorbell ringing in the middle of the night, hearing this audio edition of The Bad Beginning will only upset you. This unique multi-voice recording brings the first book in Lemony Snicket's alarming A Series of Unfortunate...

If you want the kids in your life to be good with money, have them listen to this book....

Books 1-8 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series plus an interview with Mary Pope Osborne! Meet Jack and Annie! Jack and his younger sister, Annie, are just regular kids. But when they discover a tree house in the woods, something magical happens. In books 1-4, Jack and...

The World’s Worst Children 3, from Children's author David Walliams. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst children ever! From ten-year old Hank and his endless pranks on his poor, long-suffering family...

This timely and powerful novel tells the story of three different children seeking refuge....

The World’s Worst Pets, from Children's author David Walliams. Marvel at Houdini, the magician’s rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It’s Furp, the...

A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers....

When Nazi soldiers come to the orphanage Felix decides to escape and make his way home....

Daring mission or deadly mistake? Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from Jade Mountain Academy....

Dave and his friends continue their quest to reach the End and slay the Ender Dragon, but the evil Herobrine is tracking them down. Five more exciting and funny adventures in the world of Minecraft. This bundle contains The Legend of Dave the Villager books 6-10....

Brought to you by Penguin. Penguin presents The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter, beautifully brought to life by a talented cast of readers, including Gary Bond, Michael Hordern, Rosemary Leach, Janet Maw, Patricia Routledge and Timothy West. The twenty-three tales in this set have never lost...

For the triplet's seventh birthday, Momma and Poppa planned a special outting for the trio—but the adventure starts to feel a bit too adventurous for Arlo.

Lilo is excited to enter Stitch in a dog contest and can't wait to show everyone what he can do. However, things don't go quite as planned.

Roald Dahl's beloved novel hit the big screen in July 2016 in a major motion picture adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg from Amblin Entertainment and Walt Disney Pictures. When Sophie is snatched from her orphanage bed by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), she fears she will be eaten. But...

There's a new mischief-maker in The Woods – Little Monkey! A smaller, cuter and even stranger Monkey than our beloved chaos-causer. But as Bunny and friends try to work out his motives, they are led far from the woods... into OUTER SPACE!

Being a ninja is tiring work, and so is being a middle schooler. Between ninja trainings and math homework, there isn’t enough time in the day to do everything. Sensei Setsuo offers to lower Nate’s training in exchange for Nate completing various tasks, and best of all—Setsuo is ready to reveal a ninjas greatest weapon! Like always, things get complicated when villains get involved! Find out what happens next in Diary of Nate the Minecraft Ninja 7: Training Day!

A sinister Problem has occurred in London: all nature of ghosts, haunts, spirits, and specters are appearing throughout the city, and they aren't exactly friendly. Only young people have the psychic abilities required to see-and eradicate-these supernatural foes. Many different Psychic Detection...

Meet all of the Muppet characters in this delightful audio story. Walter dreams about meeting Kermit the Frog and the other Muppets on TV so he decides to get on a bus and move to Hollywood. Follow along on his adventures with all your favorite Muppet friends!

When a hungry Chewbacca the Wookiee finds himself on planet of Ahch-To he gets more than he bargains for when he comes across some equally hungry porgs.

*NOW A NETFLIX SERIES* In this spine-tingling next book of the Lockwood & Co series, the ghost-hunting gang take on terrifying new challenges. As a massive outbreak of supernatural Visitors baffles Scotland Yard and causes protests throughout London, Lockwood & Co. continue to demonstrate their...

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this tenth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, a safety expert is called to Ella Mentry School, but can she perfectly protect the kids from…well, everything? Ella Mentry School is dangerous! Kids...

養い親のもとを離れ，転地のため海辺の村の老夫婦にあずけられた少女アンナ．孤独なアンナは，同い年の不思議な少女マーニーと友だちになり，毎日二人で遊びます．ところが，村人はだれもマーニーのことを知らないのでした．

Camp is supposed to be fun, but Sarah hates Camp Cold Lake. The lake is gross and slimy. And she's having a little trouble with her bunkmates. They hate her. So Sarah comes up with a plan. She'll pretend to drown—then everyone will feel sorry for her. But things don't go exactly the way Sarah planned. Because down by the cold, dark lake someone is watching her. Stalking her. Someone with pale blue eyes. And a see-through body...

Matt hates his tiny bedroom. It's so small, it's practically a closet! Still, Matt's mom refuses to let him sleep in the guest room. After all, they might have guests. Some day. Or year. Then Matt does it. Late one night. When everyone's in bed. He sneaks into the guest room and falls asleep.

The fifth volume in the Minecraft warrior adventure series follows Runt and Blurp on their quest back from The End. Cube Kid's bestselling characters come to life for young readers along with fun illustrations from the 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel format. "A Minecraft Movie leveled up at the box...

Escape through the magic cat flap and join your new favorite cat and bunny duo as they face off against a grumpy pirate captain, uncover a secret treasure map, and attempt to escape MONSTER ISLAND. Listeners of Bad Guys will giggle their way through this purr-fectly charming chapter book series...

イギリスの古風な家の床下に住む小人の一家．生活に必要なものはすべて，こっそり人間から借りて暮らしていましたが，ある日，小人の少女がその家の男の子に見られてしまいます―．カーネギー賞を受賞した，イギリスファンタジーの傑作．

In the High and Far-Off Times, before elephants had trunks, there lived an Elephant’s Child who was full of satiable curtiosity. He asked questions about everything—questions that earned him more than his share of spankings, but never dulled his desire to know more about the world.

The most beloved children’s classics ever written, brought together in one complete 20-hour collection in clear, modern English.

Once upon a time there was a clever girl with a not-so-clever father. When her father claims she can spin straw into gold, the king forces the girl to perform this impossible task. She has no other choice than to accept a strange deal from a mysterious little man. But when he arrives and attempts to collect the debt, the fiendish trickster Rumpelstiltskin discovers that he is the one who has been tricked!

Narrated by Jamie Rodriguez, this timeless tale invites listeners of all ages into a sun-dappled world where patterns are discovered, not inherited—and where survival depends on understanding the land you walk upon.

In Der kleine Lord erzählt Frances Hodgson Burnett die herzerwärmende Geschichte des kleinen Lords Fauntleroy, der als Amerikaner in die altehrwürdige Welt der englischen Oberschicht gerät – und mit Güte und Mut sogar seinen Großvater, den knurrigen alten Grafen, für sich gewinnt. Vom Leben in bescheidenen Verhältnissen bis hin zum neuen Dasein als Adeliger wird Cedrics Weg mit Feingefühl und Tiefe geschildert. Eine liebevolle Familiengeschichte über Zusammenhalt, Veränderung und die Kraft des Herzens – meisterhaft und ungekürzt dargeboten von Jürgen Fritsche.

After losing her favorite handkerchiefs, a little girl named Lucie climbs high into the hills and discovers a secret door hidden in the grass. Inside, she meets a very busy (and very prickly) washerwoman who spends her days cleaning tiny clothes for all the forest animals.

Del autor e ilustrador superventas Eric Carle, creador de La oruga muy hambrienta, llega otro cuento clásico, esta vez sobre una luciérnaga muy solitaria. Es el regalo perfecto para compartir con sus niños. ¡Ahora en edición bilingüe en cartoné! Cuando una luciérnaga muy solitaria vuela...

Del autor e ilustrador superventas Eric Carle, creador de La Oruga Muy Hambrienta, llega este cuento clásico sobre un grillo silencioso. El regalo perfecto para hijos y nietos. Un día, un diminuto grillo sale del huevo y se encuentra con un grillo grande que le da la bienvenida con un chirrido...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes the funny and heartwarming sequel to the word-of-mouth hits UNGIFTED and SUPERGIFTED. School has never been a problem for twelve-year-old super-genius Noah Youkilis—at least not until he gets an admission letter to the prestigious...