Showing results by publisher "Orchard Books" in Literature & Fiction

Flora Stormer and her friend Pavan are racing to the North Pole by dog sled, trying to find their friend's missing parents. When they hear about a magical pearl that can show the past and future, Flora realises it could help them solve the mystery. But their arch-enemy Lord Granville is determined to get his greedy hands on it first. Soon, the race to the Arctic becomes a race to the mystic pearl!

Meet the Spellcasters, who can change the world with their ancient magic and girl power! Four friends channel the magical abilities of their ancestors to protect their community in this empowering, action-packed new series for listeners aged 7+.

It's time for the ultimate battle! The Dragon King has stolen the coin that gives Jack the magical powers of the zodiac animals. Is the Tiger Warrior finished? Or is it time to fight dragon with dragon?

Heart of a tiger, strength of a dragon, body of a ... schoolboy? A thrilling action-adventure series with the magical power of the Chinese Zodiac.

Summoned by the zodiac animals, Jack returns to the Jade Kingdom, where the moon festival is in full swing. As the moon reaches its full height, the moon goddess appears with the Jade Rabbit for a special nighttime ceremony. But before the ceremony is complete, the Dragon King attacks and kidnaps the Jade Rabbit.

Did you know that a book can take you anywhere? You only need to turn the pages of a story, and in a moment, you and your book could be crossing the waves in a pirate ship...or diving with mermaids...or even snoozing with a dragon. Books really DO make good pets! Why don't you peep inside this one, and take your mind on an adventure? This delightful original poem is the perfect listen for anyone who delights in the magic of a good book. Agard's evocative, lyrical style is perfectly performed by him in this audiobook, transporting the listener into an enchanting world of imagination.

It's Lunar New Year, and Nian the Lion Beast is terrorising the Jade Kingdom—and our world is next. Nian is the creature of Jack's nightmares, and he can't help feeling afraid. Somehow he must master another zodiac creature's power—but can he master his fear?

Ten Little Aliens are zooming through space...discovering fiery planets, whizzing comets and some very strange space creatures! Count along with the Ten Little Aliens in this action-packed, rhyming adventure. The best-selling Ten Little books are part traditional counting rhymes, part fun-packed stories. The series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms is a 2019 World Book Day pick.

Ten Little Superheroes are on a mission to save the city...but do they have the super-powers to defeat evil villain Monstro and his dastardly League of Bad Guys? Count along with the Ten Little Superheroes in this action-packed, counting rhyme adventure! The Ten Little series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms was a 2019 World Book Day pick.

Ten Little Robots are exploring a fantastical factory. But with neee-naaahing sirens, ker-boooming engines and plenty of gadgets and levers, chaos soon ensues! Count along with the Ten Little Robots in this action-packed, rhyming adventure.

Ten Little Princesses are going on an adventure. But what will the Ten Little Princesses do when they meet a wicked witch? And a hairy beast? And a BIG BAD WOLF? Count along with the Ten Little Princesses in this action-packed, rhyming adventure! The best-selling Ten Little books are part traditional counting rhymes, part fun-packed stories. The series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms is a 2019 World Book Day pick.

Ten Little Pirates are sailing out to sea. But what will the Ten Little Pirates do when they meet a singing mermaid? And a whooshing hurricane? And a HUNGRY shark? Count along with the Ten Little Pirates in this action-packed, rhyming adventure!

Ten Little Monsters are going trick-or-treating. But what will the Ten Little Monsters do when they meet a wailing ghost? Two hubble-bubbling witches? And a SPOOKY spider? Count along with the Ten Little Monsters in this action-packed, rhyming adventure!

Ten Little Elves set off on a mission to rescue Christmas. But what will the Ten Little Elves do when they meet a growling polar bear? A yowling yeti? And a scary Ice Queen? Count along with the Ten Little Elves in this action-packed, rhyming adventure!

Meet the world's grumpiest, sassiest, most loveable cat...Mr Pusskins! Mr Pusskins has an owner who adores him and wants to make his life utterly blissful. But Mr Pusskins doesn't want fur brushing or snuggles, and he certainly doesn't want cosy bedtime stories. What Mr Pusskins wants is...adventure!

Flora Stormer, a talented young artist with Tourette's Syndrome, is helping her father prepare for an expedition to search for the legendary golden lotus - a plant with magical healing properties. But when her dad falls ill, Flora bravely sets sail in his place, hoping the mythical plant might save him. Equipped with her paints and a magical map, Flora treks through the rainforest, encountering dangerous animals and poisonous plants along the way. But the greatest threat she faces is from a greedy collector determined get his hands on the flower first.

Time is running out. When crops fail and a new plague spreads across the land of Osha, Tariq has a troubling vision - an ancient prophesy is coming true. He travels to the capital city of Ethrial to warn the leaders of an impending flood, but no one listens. It's up to the seer and his new friends, an elf scientist and a dwarf soldier, to take matters into their own hands. Venturing off on an epic quest, the unlikely trio must find a magical moonstone and use its powers to prevent a tidal wave from wiping out the city.

When home-schooling becomes too much for Atlas's parents to handle, the gods and goddesses who live at hotel step in to educate the children. Suddenly, lessons are a lot more exciting, with Thor taking PE classes, Venus giving Latin lessons and Bastet teaching Maths. But the strictest teacher of all is Quetzcoatl, the Aztec God of Chocolate. If Atlas doesn't impress him with a delicious chocolate creation, there's going to be a MELTDOWN!

When she's abandoned just before Christmas, Peggy the pug is taken in by a foster family with a unicorn-mad little girl. Peggy thinks that her new friend, Chloe, wants a unicorn for Christmas - not a puppy. Believing that anything is possible, Peggy decides that she will turn into a unicorn. All she needs is a long silky mane, a glowing horn, and the ability to do magic! Easy, right? Peggy is determined to make her new friend's Christmas wish come true. And if she does, maybe she'll finally find a forever home.

Peggy and her family have won a dream winter holiday to Lapland! But sadly, Dad's work means that he can't go with them. Chloe is sad because their trip won't be as special if her whole family isn't together for Christmas. Peggy knows there's only one person who can help them - Santa Claus! Can she find a way to to become an elf and work some Christmas magic?