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Lucas is lonely. Orphaned and sent to live with his formidable guardian in a vast mansion, he longs for a friend. Then Anna-Marie (read more)

Lucas is lonely. Orphaned and sent to live with his formidable guardian in a vast mansion, he longs for a friend. Then Anna-Marie arrives.

She's spoilt and wilful - and practically half his age. Lucas feels more alone than ever. But one night something terrible happens.

Lucas and Anna-Marie face a terrifying and treacherous ordeal, alone in the hostile city streets. Together, they must fight to survive ...The 40th anniversary edition of a compelling tale of villainy and suspense - from the best-selling author of THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE. (hide)

With love from Miffy... A stunning collection of 100 postcards, each featuring everyone's favourite little bunny, Miffy, and her (read more)

With love from Miffy... A stunning collection of 100 postcards, each featuring everyone's favourite little bunny, Miffy, and her friends. With their iconic bold design and vivid palette of `Bruna' colours, this beautiful selection is perfect for fans of Miffy everywhere!
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Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy cooks a dinner, acts for the pictures and goes for a picnic (read more)

Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy cooks a dinner, acts for the pictures and goes for a picnic - whatever she and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around!The much-loved stories of Milly-Molly-Mandy and her everyday adventures in the countryside have charmed generations of children since their first publication in 1928. Perfect for reading aloud, these seven stories will bring back happy memories for parents and grandparents, and introduce younger readers to an enduringly popular heroine and her friends little-friend-Susan, Billy Blunt and Toby the dog. Gloriously illustrated with Joyce Lankester Brisley's original line drawings, Milly-Molly-Mandy & Co is a great edition to add to your collection.
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Mollie Carberry is a suffragette! Well, sort of. Mollie and her best friend Nora have been bravely fighting for women's rights - (read more)

Mollie Carberry is a suffragette! Well, sort of. Mollie and her best friend Nora have been bravely fighting for women's rights - even though no one else really knows about it. But when they hear a big protest is being planned, they know they have to take part.

If only they didn't have to worry about Nora's terrible cousin, her awful brother and her neighbour's very annoying dog ... An engaging story about a strong and intelligent girl fighting for the right for women to vote. WHEN DID IRISH WOMEN GET THE VOTE? The Representation of the People Act 1918 became law on 6 February 1918.
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This book is essential reading for any lover of the Moomins. This is where it all began. Created in 1945, yet published in this country (read more)

This book is essential reading for any lover of the Moomins. This is where it all began. Created in 1945, yet published in this country for the very first time, "The Moomins and the Great Flood" offers an extraordinary glimpse into the creativity and imagination that launched the Moomin books.

Moominmamma and young Moomintroll search for the long lost Moominpappa through forest and flood, meeting a little creature (an early Sniff) and the elegantly strange Tulippa along the way. Tove Jansson illustrates her first ever Moomin adventure with stunning sepia watercolour and delightful pen and ink drawings. It is a revelation for Moomin fans. (hide)

All 48 Mr Men stories in one beautiful box set!This delightful set features the complete collection of 48 timeless Mr. Men stories. (read more)

All 48 Mr Men stories in one beautiful box set!This delightful set features the complete collection of 48 timeless Mr. Men stories. As well as the much loved classic titles, Mr.

Tickle, Mr. Bump and Mr. Strong, you can also enjoy the newest addition to the collection, Mr.

Adventure. The lasting appeal of these classic books will ensure this collection takes pride of place on any child's nursery bookshelf. Perfect for children aged 3 and up.

Also look out for Little Miss My Complete Collection Box Set. It all started with a tickle. Roger Hargreaves' son Adam asked him what a tickle looked like. (hide)

Mr Bump is playing hide and seek in the garden. Help him to find his friends by searching behind the flowerbeds or in the vegetable (read more)

Mr Bump is playing hide and seek in the garden. Help him to find his friends by searching behind the flowerbeds or in the vegetable patch. How many of the Mr Men and Little Miss can you spot?Children will love finding their favourite characters and lifting the chunky flaps to see who is underneath.

With a simple narrative and bright, engaging artwork, this book is the perfect introduction to the world of the Mr Men and Little Miss. (hide)

***Stocked 15 November 2014*** This is a heartwarming new Christmas novel from Debbie Macomber, internationally bestselling author (read more)

***Stocked 15 November 2014*** This is a heartwarming new Christmas novel from Debbie Macomber, internationally bestselling author of Rose Harbor in Bloom, Blossom Street Brides and Starry Night. Harry Mills is a guardian angel on a mission: help Addie Folsom to get her life back on track - and help her find love. Creating a happy ending for Addie and her neighbour Erich doesn't seem like much of a challenge.

But soon after arriving in the town of Tacoma, Harry realises he might need some guidance. Addie and Erich can't stand each other; growing up he was popular and outgoing, while she was rebellious and headstrong. Addie would now rather avoid Erich entirely, especially at Christmas.

Harry is going to need all the help he can get, and a bit of divine inspiration, to help Addie and Erich find their Christmas miracle. (hide)

Elise Gravel is back with a whimsical look at one of her family s most beloved pastimes: mushroom hunting! Combining her love of (read more)

Elise Gravel is back with a whimsical look at one of her family s most beloved pastimes: mushroom hunting! Combining her love of exploring nature with her talent for anthropomorphizing everything, she takes us on a magical tour of the forest floor and examines a handful of her favorite alien specimens up close. While the beautiful coral mushroom looks like it belongs under the sea, the peculiar Lactarius indigo may be better suited for outer space. From the fun-to-stomp puffballs to the prince of the stinkers?the stinkhorn mushroom?and the musically inclined chanterelles, Gravel shares her knowledge of this fascinating kingdom by bringing each species to life in full felt-tip-marker glory.

The Governor General Award winning author Gravel s first book with Drawn and Quarterly, If Found . . .

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Children will discover the fun of animal knitting with these 30 adorable step-by-step projects. Young budding knitters will love (read more)

Children will discover the fun of animal knitting with these 30 adorable step-by-step projects. Young budding knitters will love the wide range of animal projects in this fabulous My First book, and it will help them improve their basic knitting skills as well as learn some new techniques. Items such as scarves, hats and egg cosies are made all the more appealing by the animal theme and are makes that children can use themselves or give as gifts. (hide)