Showing results by publisher "HarperCollins" in Action & Adventure

A masterfully crafted tale from the former Children’s Laureate. When Annie's father plans to tear down the old barn and replace it with a modern shed, Annie and her grandfather worry about all the birds that nest in the rickety old structure...

The second hilarious story about the irrepressible penguins of City Zoo, from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. One of the fantastic titles in the Awesome Animals series – the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize winning authors.. Two baby penguins are missing and the...

Jeremy Strong described Ivan's first Casper Candlewacks book as a "funny and engaging debut". This is the triumphant follow-up from the funniest new voice in fiction and once again unsung hero, Casper must save the day. Most villages have an idiot but Casper's village is full of them. So being...

Casper Candlewacks is the only boy with any sense in a village full of idiots… the fourth and final instalment in the hilarious Casper Candlewacks series. Praise for Casper Candlewacks in Death by Pigeon: “a funny and engaging debut” JEREMY STRONG Most villages have an idiot but Casper's...

The poignant story of a polar bear who longs to soak himself in all the colours of the rainbow. The polar bear is bored of his white environment and his hard life. He dreams of soaking himself in all the luminous colours of the rainbow. But when his wish is granted, he realizes to his cost that...

Blodin the beast stalks the land, breathing fire and reducing villages to ruins. Who or what can end his tyranny? Only wise old Shanga, weaving his strange carpet, knows how to destroy the monster, but he is too old to cross the mountains that never end. Read by Harry Man. Blodin the beast...

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Holly has arrived in Enchantia just in time for the christening of Princess Aurora's baby. But one of the gifts isn't all that it seems. Princess Aurora's parents, King Tristan and...

When a clever little rooster finds a diamond, he thinks it only just that he shares his good fortune with his poor and loving mistress. But a greedy sultan is determined to claim the diamond for his own! When a clever little rooster finds a diamond, he thinks it only just that he shares his good...

The fifth action-packed quest in an exciting new six book character-led series for 7+ girls who love fantasy, adventure, and high-kicking heroines! On her tenth birthday, tomboy Sophie learns she is the Guardian of a magic gateway between our world and the Shadow Woods. She must keep the human...

A comedy involving a boy, a bully and a serious case of mistaken identity. School bully, Darren Bishop, is beaten in a race and wants to get even with the winner...

When a third train chugs onto the scene, Huff and Puff learn how to share their friends. Join the fun with these two sweet trains in an easy-to-read story that's perfect for beginning readers. Each book in the Huff and Puff series has simple verse and rhyme, designed by experts to help children...

A wonderful tale of nature, set on the wintery shores of a Scottish loch. How will the silver swan feed her cygnets in the midst of winter, when there are hungry foxes prowling, with cubs with mouths to feed?...

Josh is still flying high from his team's tournament win at Coopers­town when his parents start talking about a divorce. Now his dad is challenging him to play the best of the best at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. But does he just want to get Josh out of the way?...

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! The weather has got all mixed up in Enchantia because King Rat has turned his castle into an ice palace! Can Holly and the White Cat make things right before it is too late?...

There’s more to Frank than meets the eye… A quirky, witty and utterly brilliant picture book from the award-winning creator of Marshall Armstrong is New to our School, performed by Stephen Mangan. Frank is your typical grandad, but no one has a grandad like him… If you had to stand up and...

The second wildly funny tale about daring, adventure and friendship from the award-winning author of the Spy Dog series. Part of HarperCollins’ fantastic new Awesome Animals series – the funniest fiction, starring the wildest of wildlife, from leading authors The Hole-in-the-Tree gang are...

A charming re-telling of the Christmas story from the legendary Michael Morpurgo. Who looks after the sheep when the shepherds rush off to see the new baby Jesus?...

Take a peek behind the scenes at the wonderful world of THE PEPPERS… A show-stopping adventure starring an unbeatable double act – the Pepper twins, Monty & Esme. The Pepper twins Esme and Monty are spending the summer holidays with their bumbling Uncle Potty. Potty is an enthusiastic member...

At school she’s called “wimpy Wendy” – but Wendy isn’t afraid of Slinky, Grandpa’s snake. At school she’s called “wimpy Wendy” – but Wendy isn’t afraid of Slinky, Grandpa’s snake. When she takes Slinky to school and her he wriggles out of her school bag, Wendy will brave...

"An irreverent illustrated chapter book that features a ton of gore and zombie mayhem, but portrayed in such a cartoony, over-the-top style that it will make kids chuckle more than scream." (Brightly.com) This is the first book in the heavily illustrated Zombie Chasers series by John Kloepfer...