Harriet Castor began writing for children and adults at a young age, later becoming a children's book editor. A keen ballet enthusiast, she is the author of a popular series focusing on ballerinas. Her work is characterized by engaging storytelling and an understanding of the world of children.
Charlotte Bronte loved to create imaginary worlds and make up stories with her brother and sisters. Find out what life was like for Charlotte growing up, and how these games led her to become a best-selling author.
A new chance to follow the lives of Roberta, Phyllis and Peter as they relocate to the country and make friends with station guard Perks, in a lovely retelling of the old favourite written for children by E. Nesbit in the early Twentieth Century.
The beloved Sleepover Club series returns with a fresh new design, featuring five best friends—Frankie, Kenny, Fliss, Rosie, and Lyndz—who are all about having a good time. Their adventures promise excitement and camaraderie as they navigate the joys of friendship and fun-filled sleepovers.
WinstonChurchill was far more than a just successful wartime leader. International war correspondent, WWI soldier and Nobel Prize winningwriter, Churchill willalways be remembered as the man who led the allied forces to victory,freeing Europe from the tyranny of Nazism.
Young Alice follows a hurried white rabbit down a hole and enters the enchanting world of Wonderland, where the impossible becomes possible.
Offers the information you need to know about how to become a ballerina. This title helps you: learn simple ballet steps, discover tips for putting on your own show, find out about tiaras, tutus, ballet shoes and take a trip to the ballet to see Swan Lake.
Henry VIII, one of the most famous and notorious kings of England, was flamboyant, courageous and headstrong. His life spans a fascinating, important period in history, in which he plays a crucial part. This narrative biography gets deep into the gripping and dramatic chain of events.
With big fold-out pages of bright illustrations, this book presents information on some of the biggest and most powerful machines ever made--from a bucket wheel excavator to a container ship with stacks of containers of international goods.
When Stan and his neighbor, Mr. Puff, accidentally shrink themselves while trying to reduce the size of the dinosaurs that hatched from eggs Mr. Puff found, it is up to Amy the cat to save the day.
Beginner reader with simple puzzles and a birthday theme. 6 yrs+