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Abie Longstaff

    The Fairytale Hairdresser and Rapunzel
    The Snow Queen
    The Sauce That Went Bang!
    The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast
    The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood
    The Trapdoor Mysteries: The Lost Treasure
    • The final book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code- breaking, animal-loving girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...

      The Trapdoor Mysteries: The Lost Treasure
      4.5
    • The Queen of Hearts is hosting a baking competition and Fairyland is buzzing with excitement! From Rapunzel to the Three Bears, absolutely everyone is busy baking tasty treats and Kittie is just as busy helping her clients look their best for the big event. Red Riding Hood knows her Granny is sure to win first prize - she makes the best cakes - but when Kittie and Red visit her cottage, Granny and her cakes are nowhere to be seen! And there is a mysterious paw- shaped footprint on the ground. A clue! Kittie and Red decide to investigate . . . Will they find out what happened to Granny and save the day before it's too late?

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood
      4.4
    • The Beast's heart is melted by the beautiful and artistic Bella - but could she ever love someone so beastly? A refreshed edition of this magical story full of favourite fairytale characters, starring the best hairdresser in all the land, Kittie Lacey.

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast
      4.3
    • The Sauce That Went Bang!

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non- fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

      The Sauce That Went Bang!
      5.0
    • The Snow Queen

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      When the wicked Snow Queen puts a spell on Kay, Gerda is worried she will lose him forever. Follow Gerda on her adventure to the Snow Queen's home and find out if she is able to save her friend in this retelling of the traditional tale, beautifully illustrated by Kate Greenaway-winning illustrator Michael Foreman.

      The Snow Queen
      4.0
    • Join Kitty Lacey, the fairytale hairdresser, as she tames the wildest of locks, deals with the most demanding and unusual of customers, ultimately foils the Witch's evil plan and plays cupid to the newly coiffed Rapunzel.

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and Rapunzel
      4.2
    • The third book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code- breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...

      The Trapdoor Mysteries: Thief in the Night
      4.2
    • A picture book about how to brew an unexpected story from the author of the Fairytale Hairdresser series, and the illustrator of Fearless Mirabelle.

      Story Soup
      4.2
    • How to Bewitch a Wolf

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Charlie is finally testing her powers as a witch. But when new boy Zack joins the school, everything goes wrong. He seems perfect - but Charlie is sure there's more to him than meets the eye. Another enchanting exploration of friendship and magic, from best-selling author Abie Longstaff.

      How to Bewitch a Wolf
      4.1
    • Father Christmas and the elves are getting ready for Christmas Day, but all the presents have vanished! Who can solve the mystery . . . and melt the Snow Queen's icy heart? A refreshed edition of this magical festive tale full of fairytale characters, starring the best hairdresser in all the land, Kittie Lacey!

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas
      4.1
    • With a stunning new design, this bestselling picture book captivates readers both young and old. Its vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative invite children into a world of imagination and adventure. The refreshed edition breathes new life into the beloved story, making it a perfect addition to any child's bookshelf. The book promises to enchant new generations while retaining the charm that made it a classic.

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy
      4.0
    • Princesses from all across the land are flocking to fairyland village for the chance to marry the prince. But one princess is not all she seems... Amid the excitements of the annual festival of food, the Fairytale Hairdresser must use all her skills to root out a wicked witch and ensure true love's course runs without a hitch.

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Pea
      4.0
    • The first book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code- breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...

      The Trapdoor Mysteries: A Sticky Situation
      3.9
    • The second book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code- breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...

      The Trapdoor Mysteries: The Scent of Danger
      3.9
    • Everyone in Fairyland is very worried about Snow White - she has fled from the palace and the wicked queen is on her trail! Kittie can't stand by while her friend is in danger, so with the help of seven musical dwarves, a magic mirror, and a dashing doctor prince, will Kittie be able to save the day? A refreshed edition of this magical tale full of favourite fairytale characters, starring the best hairdresser in all the land, Kittie Lacey.

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White
      2.0
    • How to Catch a Witch

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Charlie and her family have moved from the big city to a small country village, and everything feels wrong. Their cottage is old and creepy. Anxiety about her new school is causing Charlie's stutter to return. And the villagers are just plain weird. Not least,Agatha, who may not have a broomstick or a cauldron, but is definitely a witch...

      How to Catch a Witch
      3.8
    • The queen of hearts is holding a ball to find the PERFECT girl for her PERFECT prince. Luckily, Kittie Lacey, fabulous hairdresser to the fairytale stars is on hand to give Cinderella a job, find her the PERFECT dress and get her in to the ball.

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella
      3.9
    • Blaise and Flint

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.

      Blaise and Flint
      1.0
    • The little mermaid is all in a lather - the Sea Witch has stolen her beautiful singing voice! Will Kittie Lacey be able to fix this terrible tangle and help her friend find her voice? A refreshed edition of this magical story full of favourite fairytale characters, starring the best hairdresser in all the land, Kittie Lacey!

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little Mermaid
      3.9
    • A wicked fairy has cast a spell sending Princess Rose into a deep sleep! With the help of some fairy godmothers and a dashing, green-fingered prince, Kittie Lacey must break the spell. A refreshed edition of this spell-binding story full of favourite fairytale characters, starring the best hairdresser in all the land, Kittie Lacey!

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty
      3.8
    • The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The Fairytale Hairdresser is having a long-overdue holiday -- but in no time at all she is tangled up in a world of flying carpets, mysterious jewels and magical lamps. Can she rescue Aladdin, free the genie and save the day?

      The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin
      3.6
    • Whenever Charlie goes to the mine he always visits his friend Jem, the pit pony. But when disaster strikes, Charlie soon finds out that the mine is no place for a young boy. Prompt thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings.

      Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Reading Level 10: Danger in the Mine!
    • When Asha eventually musters the courage to invite her classmates to her party, things soon start to spiral out of her control ... Prompt thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings.

      Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Reading Level 9: Asha's Party
    • In this book, Fiendish Fox needs help with her big, bad burglary. Can Monstrous Mouse be her perfect partner in crime? The Big, Bad Burglars is at Oxford Reading Level 7, for readers aged 7-11 and is fully decodable. Readerful Rise's engaging books help older struggling readers read successfully, and encourage them to read more.

      Readerful Rise: Oxford Reading Level 7: The Big, Bad Burglars
    • „Der kleine Magier – Der Sternentrank" erzählt von Titus, der in einer dunklen Steppe das Licht ins magische Königreich Aruwen zurückbringen muss. Die Geschichte fördert Mut, Freundschaft und Selbstbewusstsein und ist ideal für Kinder ab 7 Jahren zum Selberlesen oder Vorlesen. Mit vielen Bildern und einfacher Sprache.

      Der kleine Magier – Der Sternentrank (Der kleine Magier 3)
    • Charlie ist überglücklich: Sie ist nicht nur eine richtige Hexe, sondern hat in ihrer magischen Gefährtin Kat auch noch eine beste Freundin gefunden. Doch als der mysteriöse und ziemlich überhebliche Zak an ihrer Schule auftaucht, benimmt sich Kat – nein, die ganze Schule – auf einmal sehr merkwürdig. Für Charlie gibt es dafür nur eine logische Erklärung: Zak hat ihre Mitschüler verhext – mit schwarzer Magie!

      Wie verhext man einen Wolf?
    • Wie fängt man eine Hexe?

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Wie gern würde Charlie Broom ihre Sorgen einfach weghexen! Dann hätte sie an der neuen Schule längst einen Haufen Freunde, ihr Vater hätte eine neue Arbeitsstelle und vor allem würde Charlie nicht mehr stottern! Denn das ist das Allerallerschlimmste überhaupt! Als sie eines Tages der geheimnisvollen Agatha begegnet, scheint Charlies Wunsch Wirklichkeit zu werden: Agatha ist eine Hexe!

      Wie fängt man eine Hexe?