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Before Charlie, before the Chocolate Factory, comes a story of invention and imagination . . .Ever since he was a child, Willy Wonka had dreamed of making chocolate and sharing it with the world.As a young man, he arrives at the world-famous Galeries Gourmet, determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time.But hounded by a trio of jealous chocolatiers, and tricked into a lifetime of washhouse drudgery, Wonka will need a little luck and a whole lot of magic – along with some help from a few friends – to fulfil his destiny.Because if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.This delicious tale of dreams, friendship and chocolate is based on the major motion picture, Wonka, directed by Paul King, who created the story and wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby. The story is brought to the page by bestselling author Sibéal Pounder.

Before Charlie, before the Chocolate Factory, comes a story of invention and imagination . . .Ever since he was a child, Willy Wonka had dreamed of making chocolate and sharing it with the world.As a young man, he arrives at the world-famous Galeries Gourmet, determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time.But hounded by a trio of jealous chocolatiers, and tricked into a lifetime of washhouse drudgery, Wonka will need a little luck and a whole lot of magic – along with some help from a few friends – to fulfil his destiny.Because if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.This delicious tale of dreams, friendship and chocolate is based on the major motion picture, Wonka, directed by Paul King, who created the story and wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby. The story is brought to the page by bestselling author Sibéal Pounder.

A spookily funny new series for 9-12 year olds with a fun choose-your-character twist!From Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids and perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick and Goosebumps. WARNING, SERIOUSLY SPOOKY!The night Joe Bones spots a cloaked figure leaving his gran’s house, he's sure that something is afoot. So, when he hears that his gran has passed away he’s convinced the mysterious man has something to do with her death . . .Then Joe discovers that his gran was keeping a secret . . . she was part of an ancient society called Fright Club, investigators of crimes in supernatural hidden worlds ­– from Clinks, the world of skeletons, to the ghostly Veilooo and demon-filled Devilbend. So, Joe convinces his three best friends, Hal, Debbie and Rose to revive the club and track down the mysterious figure to find out what really happened to his gran.What Joe doesn’t know is that each of his friends has a supernatural secret of their own and starting their own Fright Club could unleash a whole heap of trouble . . .

A spookily funny new series for 9-12 year olds with a fun choose-your-character twist!From Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids and perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick and Goosebumps. WARNING, SERIOUSLY SPOOKY!The night Joe Bones spots a cloaked figure leaving his gran’s house, he's sure that something is afoot. So, when he hears that his gran has passed away he’s convinced the mysterious man has something to do with her death . . .Then Joe discovers that his gran was keeping a secret . . . she was part of an ancient society called Fright Club, investigators of crimes in supernatural hidden worlds ­– from Clinks, the world of skeletons, to the ghostly Veilooo and demon-filled Devilbend. So, Joe convinces his three best friends, Hal, Debbie and Rose to revive the club and track down the mysterious figure to find out what really happened to his gran.What Joe doesn’t know is that each of his friends has a supernatural secret of their own and starting their own Fright Club could unleash a whole heap of trouble . . .

A spookily funny new series for 9-12 year olds with a fun choose-your-character twist!From Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of Witch Wars and perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick and Goosebumps.**WARNING, SERIOUSLY SPOOKY!**Joe Bones and his friends, Hal, Rose and Debbie are back with another Fright Club case to solve!Mr Phantom’s Fairground has been rolling into Grim FOREVER, but no one knows much about the mysterious Mr Phantom himself, or how he always seems to look the same . . . So when Fright Club witness a strange “accident” at the fairground, they decide to investigate and find out what’s really going on.The case will take them from the murky depths of Little Cackle to the heights of the Blood Peaks ski resort, but nothing will stop the friends from getting to the truth. Although, Debbie's in charge this time and they don't know she's a DEMON...Brilliant illustrations! – Bursting with incredible illustrations from George Ermos and documents, magazines and maps to immerse you in the world of Grim.Choose-your-character! - Follow different members of Fright Club and uncover special Easter Eggs and hidden clues.Page-turning adventure! – Short chapters and HEAPS of adventure will keep readers hooked.

A spookily funny new series for 9-12 year olds with a fun choose-your-character twist!From Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of Witch Wars and perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick and Goosebumps.**WARNING, SERIOUSLY SPOOKY!**Joe Bones and his friends, Hal, Rose and Debbie are back with another Fright Club case to solve!Mr Phantom’s Fairground has been rolling into Grim FOREVER, but no one knows much about the mysterious Mr Phantom himself, or how he always seems to look the same . . . So when Fright Club witness a strange “accident” at the fairground, they decide to investigate and find out what’s really going on.The case will take them from the murky depths of Little Cackle to the heights of the Blood Peaks ski resort, but nothing will stop the friends from getting to the truth. Although, Debbie's in charge this time and they don't know she's a DEMON...Brilliant illustrations! – Bursting with incredible illustrations from George Ermos and documents, magazines and maps to immerse you in the world of Grim.Choose-your-character! - Follow different members of Fright Club and uncover special Easter Eggs and hidden clues.Page-turning adventure! – Short chapters and HEAPS of adventure will keep readers hooked.

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read.Young Willy Wonka’s journey to becoming the famous chocolatier of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is not easy. Some people will do anything to stop him! Luckily, Willy has the help of his friends. Based on the film Wonka, directed by Paul King, who created the story and wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby. Our Penguin Readers books include:Simple text (CEFR-levelled)Pictures to help you understand the storyFun exercises to help you learn and practise EnglishWith the print book, you can get even more help online:Read the book onlineListen to the book being read out loudGet lesson plans for teachersFind answers to check your understandingNote: online resources not available with the eBook.

Before Charlie, before the Chocolate Factory, comes a story of invention and imagination . . .Ever since he was a child, Willy Wonka had dreamed of making chocolate and sharing it with the world.As a young man, he arrives at the world-famous Galeries Gourmet, determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time.But hounded by a trio of jealous chocolatiers, and tricked into a lifetime of washhouse drudgery, Wonka will need a little luck and a whole lot of magic – along with some help from a few friends – to fulfil his destiny.Because if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.This delicious tale of dreams, friendship and chocolate is based on the major motion picture, Wonka, directed by Paul King, who created the story and wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby. The story is brought to the page by bestselling author Sibéal Pounder. This edition of Wonka is brought to life with brand-new illustrations by Emily Jones.

‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – BooksellerThe first book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.Join Tiga on her quest to win Witch Wars and become Top Witch of Ritzy City!When Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim’s shed to tell her she’s a witch, Tiga doesn’t believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that TIGA WHICABIM is actually an anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH and magics her away down the drainpipes to compete in Witch Wars – the competition to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City.Filled with silly spells, delectable dresses, ridiculous riddles and a serious shoe problem, Witch Wars is a witch story like no other... although if you enjoyed The Worst Witch, you'll love this too!

_______________''This is a witch story like no other – and it''s a blast!'' – Bookseller''Brilliantly magical'' – Tom Fletcher Book Club_______________The first book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize.Join Tiga on her quest to win Witch Wars and become Top Witch of Ritzy City!When Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim''s shed to tell her she''s a witch, Tiga doesn''t believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that TIGA WHICABIM is actually an anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH and magics her away down the drainpipes to compete in Witch Wars – the competition to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City.Filled with silly spells, delectable dresses, ridiculous riddles and a serious shoe problem, Witch Wars is a witch story like no other... although if you enjoyed The Worst Witch, you''ll love this too!

_______________‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club_______________The second book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.Tiga Whicabim is settling in to the witchy, glitzy world of Ritzy City. Peggy is Top Witch, and Tiga is enjoying life at the Brews' house with Fluffanora. But when Fran the Fabulous Fairy visits Linden House and finds Peggy has gone – leaving behind only a note to say she is 'AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES' and has left the evil Felicity Bat in charge – the girls realise something is very wrong. And then witches all across town start to disappear. Tiga and Fluffanora set out to investigate and discover an old, unsolved Sinkville mystery that might just be the key to it all.

_______________''This is a witch story like no other – and it''s a blast!'' – Bookseller''Brilliantly magical'' – Tom Fletcher Book Club_______________The second book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.Tiga Whicabim is settling in to the witchy, glitzy world of Ritzy City. Peggy is Top Witch, and Tiga is enjoying life at the Brews'' house with Fluffanora. But when Fran the Fabulous Fairy visits Linden House and finds Peggy has gone – leaving behind only a note to say she is ''AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES'' and has left the evil Felicity Bat in charge – the girls realise something is very wrong. And then witches all across town start to disappear. Tiga and Fluffanora set out to investigate and discover an old, unsolved Sinkville mystery that might just be the key to it all.

_______________PRAISE FOR WITCH WARS:‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club_______________The third book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.Tiga Whicabim loves her new life in the witchy, glitzy, black and white world of Sinkville. Now, suddenly, colour has started seeping back into Ritzy City – first there was a green apple in the middle of the road, and then Miss Heks reappeared in a garish orange dress. Tiga is very suspicious. But Miss Heks is only the tip of a very witchy iceberg. As Tiga, Peggy and Fluffanora soon discover, all the Big Exit witches are back! And they want to destroy Sinkville once and for all.As Aggie Hoof hides in a cupboard, Tiga, Fluffanora and Peggy race to save Sinkville and end up finding an unlikely ally in Felicity Bat, whose irritatingly excellent witchcraft is exactly what they need.

_______________PRAISE FOR WITCH WARS:''This is a witch story like no other – and it''s a blast!'' – Bookseller''Brilliantly magical'' – Tom Fletcher Book Club_______________The third book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.Tiga Whicabim loves her new life in the witchy, glitzy, black and white world of Sinkville. Now, suddenly, colour has started seeping back into Ritzy City – first there was a green apple in the middle of the road, and then Miss Heks reappeared in a garish orange dress. Tiga is very suspicious. But Miss Heks is only the tip of a very witchy iceberg. As Tiga, Peggy and Fluffanora soon discover, all the Big Exit witches are back! And they want to destroy Sinkville once and for all.As Aggie Hoof hides in a cupboard, Tiga, Fluffanora and Peggy race to save Sinkville and end up finding an unlikely ally in Felicity Bat, whose irritatingly excellent witchcraft is exactly what they need.

_______________'You'll laugh your tail off' - Rob Biddulph_______________The first book in the hilarious Bad Mermaids series for kids aged 7+, from the bestselling author of Witch WarsMermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda are enjoying a summer on land with legs when they receive a strange CRABAGRAM ordering them to return home at once. Some seriously BAD MERMAIDS are on the loose and the girls are the only ones who can stop them.If they’re going to save the day, they’ll need answers. And a clam car. Definitely piranha-print nail polish. Possibly not the talking seahorse.CAN THEY DO IT?Filled with magical mysteries, fabulous fashion, and a serious piranha problem, Bad Mermaids brings a whole new twist to the underwater world of mermaids. If you enjoyed The Little Mermaid, you'll love this too!

_______________''You''ll laugh your tail off'' - Rob Biddulph_______________The first book in the hilarious Bad Mermaids series for kids aged 7+, from the bestselling author of Witch WarsMermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda are enjoying a summer on land with legs when they receive a strange CRABAGRAM ordering them to return home at once. Some seriously BAD MERMAIDS are on the loose and the girls are the only ones who can stop them. If they''re going to save the day, they''ll need answers. And a clam car. Definitely piranha-print nail polish. Possibly not the talking seahorse.CAN THEY DO IT?Filled with magical mysteries, fabulous fashion, and a serious piranha problem, Bad Mermaids brings a whole new twist to the underwater world of mermaids. If you enjoyed The Little Mermaid, you''ll love this too!

_______________'You'll laugh your tail off' - Rob Biddulph_______________The second book in the hilarious Bad Mermaids series for kids aged 7+, from the bestselling author of Witch WarsMermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda, along with Steve the talking seahorse, are trapped aboard the spooky ship the Merry Mary, heading for the legendary (and super-stylish) Crocodile Kingdom. On land, Paris Silkensocks, ice-cream seller and GADGET QUEEN, has uncovered a plot to destroy the mermaid world.Can Paris find the mermaids in time? Can Beattie avert a Crocodile Kingdom crabtastrophe? Can seahorses get seasick? All this and more will be revealed!Featuring magical mysteries, fabulous fashion and a snappier than average transport system, the second Bad Mermaids adventure brings a whole new twist to the underwater world of mermaids. If you enjoyed Witch Wars or The Little Mermaid, you’ll love this!

_______________''You''ll laugh your tail off'' - Rob Biddulph_______________The second book in the hilarious Bad Mermaids series for kids aged 7+, from the bestselling author of Witch WarsMermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda, along with Steve the talking seahorse, are trapped aboard the spooky ship the Merry Mary, heading for the legendary (and super-stylish) Crocodile Kingdom. On land, Paris Silkensocks, ice-cream seller and GADGET QUEEN, has uncovered a plot to destroy the mermaid world.Can Paris find the mermaids in time? Can Beattie avert a Crocodile Kingdom crabtastrophe? Can seahorses get seasick? All this and more will be revealed!Featuring magical mysteries, fabulous fashion and a snappier than average transport system, the second Bad Mermaids adventure brings a whole new twist to the underwater world of mermaids. If you enjoyed Witch Wars or The Little Mermaid, you''ll love this!

_______________'You'll laugh your tail off' - Rob Biddulph_______________The third book in the hilarious Bad Mermaids series for kids aged 7+, from the bestselling author of Witch WarsIn the kingdom of Frostopia, mermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda have come to the aid of Maritza Mist, a famous water witch who supplies magic spells to the underwater kingdoms.Two notoriously bad mermaids have escaped from Viper View prison and stolen Maritza's map that shows the locations of twelve magical objects. When brought together, these objects will create the most powerful water witch the world has ever known. Beattie, Mimi and Zelda set off to travel the underwater kingdoms to stop them. But they haven't counted on meeting a bunch of over-zealous spies, the oldest shark in the world or their faithful companion Steve the seahorse going rogue ...

_______________''You''ll laugh your tail off'' - Rob Biddulph_______________The third book in the hilarious Bad Mermaids series for kids aged 7+, from the bestselling author of Witch WarsIn the kingdom of Frostopia, mermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda have come to the aid of Maritza Mist, a famous water witch who supplies magic spells to the underwater kingdoms.Two notoriously bad mermaids have escaped from Viper View prison and stolen Maritza''s map that shows the locations of twelve magical objects. When brought together, these objects will create the most powerful water witch the world has ever known. Beattie, Mimi and Zelda set off to travel the underwater kingdoms to stop them. But they haven''t counted on meeting a bunch of over-zealous spies, the oldest shark in the world or their faithful companion Steve the seahorse going rogue ...

_______________''The Witch Wars stories crackle with energy'' - LoveReading4Kids''Fizzling with fun'' - Daily Mail_______________The fourth book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.The Witch Wars witches are ready for their next adventure – complete with fashionable spells and unnecessary glitter!It''s a new era for the Witch Wars witches. Felicity Bat is no longer evil, Tiga has at last found her mum and there''s the whole of Silver City to explore. But it''s not long before the witches find themselves at the centre of another adventure. When a magical book called The Karens offers to grant Fran the Fabulous Fairy''s dearest wish, it seems too good to be true...And it is. Before you can say ''frogknuckles'', Tiga and the gang are in a race against time – can they save Fran before she explodes in a large ball of glittery dust?

_______________‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller_______________The fourth book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.The Witch Wars witches are ready for their next adventure – complete with fashionable spells and unnecessary glitter!It’s a new era for the Witch Wars witches. Felicity Bat is no longer evil, Tiga has at last found her mum and there’s the whole of Silver City to explore. But it’s not long before the witches find themselves at the centre of another adventure. When a magical book called The Karens offers to grant Fran the Fabulous Fairy’s dearest wish, it seems too good to be true...And it is. Before you can say 'frogknuckles', Tiga and the gang are in a race against time – can they save Fran before she explodes in a large ball of glittery dust?

_______________‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller_______________Your favourite Witch Wars witches (and Fran the fairy!) are back to take you behind the scenes in this brilliant companion to the series...This hilarious companion story sits alongside the main Witch Wars series as a standalone title, and is full of character profiles, facts and activities to fascinate fans and give them everything they need to create their very own Witch Wars party.Tiga and friends are famous throughout Sinkville for their part in the Witch Wars competition, but there’s so much more of Sinkville to discover! Now, Ritzy City’s Top Witch Peggy Pigwiggle has asked Tiga and Fran to make a TV documentary about the most interesting witches in town – with Fluffanora helping out as fashion adviser. But whilst Tiga enjoys making the documentary, she can’t help but feel there’s something going on behind her back …

_______________''If you have a budding fashionista at home, and want to encourage creativity as well as reading, this is a perfect book to do just that and a great, fun read'' - Reading Activist_______________Your favourite Witch Wars witches (and Fran the fairy!) are back to take you behind the scenes in this brilliant companion to the series...This hilarious companion story sits alongside the main Witch Wars series as a standalone title, and is full of character profiles, facts and activities to fascinate fans and give them everything they need to create their very own Witch Wars party.Tiga and friends are famous throughout Sinkville for their part in the Witch Wars competition, but there''s so much more of Sinkville to discover! Now, Ritzy City''s Top Witch Peggy Pigwiggle has asked Tiga and Fran to make a TV documentary about the most interesting witches in town – with Fluffanora helping out as fashion adviser. But whilst Tiga enjoys making the documentary, she can''t help but feel there''s something going on behind her back …

_______________''These gorgeous little books are hard to beat for style and substance'' - LoveReading4Kids_______________The Witch Wars witches are back for their final BIG adventure! This is the sixth book in the hilarious series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.Felicity Bat''s cool big sister, Idabelle, is always up to no good, but when Tiga and Fluffanora are invited to join her secret clique, The Points, they can''t resist. But soon they realise that Idabelle doesn''t really want to make friends. She''s using them – and a bit of magic – to bring back the infamous outlaw witch gang, the Ritzy Six!Tiga and Fluffanora are going to need all the help they can get to magic history''s most mischievous witches back to the past. Unfortunately, Felicity Bat is furious with them and Fran is just a teensy bit busy starring in the TV wrestling event of the century ... FAIRY FIGHTZ!Join all your favourite Witch Wars witches on their sixth and final adventure!

_______________‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller_______________The Witch Wars witches are back for their final BIG adventure! This is the sixth book in the hilarious series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.Felicity Bat's cool big sister, Idabelle, is always up to no good, but when Tiga and Fluffanora are invited to join her secret clique, The Points, they can't resist.But soon they realise that Idabelle doesn't really want to make friends. She's using them – and a bit of magic – to bring back the infamous outlaw witch gang, the Ritzy Six!Tiga and Fluffanora are going to need all the help they can get to magic history's most mischievous witches back to the past. Unfortunately, Felicity Bat is furious with them and Fran is just a teensy bit busy starring in the TV wrestling event of the century ... FAIRY FIGHTZ!Join all your favourite Witch Wars witches on their sixth and final adventure!

_______________''I adored not-at-all normal Neon and her madcap adventure'' - Joanna Nadin, author of The Worst Class in the World series''Fun, funny, magical and fizzing with imagination'' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs_______________Get ready to discover the real story behind unicorns in the first in a brilliant new series from Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids seriesUnicorns are NOT horse creatures with horns.In fact, they are the most powerful magical beings on the planet and they look just like you and me. They live in a secret realm known as the Universe, and the horse with a horn thing was just something a unicorn called Greg made up to distract the humans – and it really worked!But a young human girl called Neon Gallup is about to find the last remaining Universe portal opener (an old, battered green lipstick) and step into a zany world where magic is made with goo and the possibilities are endless!Unfortunately, if there was one person you wouldn''t want keeping the greatest magical secret of all time, it would be Neon Gallup ...

_______________'I adored not-at-all normal Neon and her madcap adventure' - Joanna Nadin, author of The Worst Class in the World series'Fun, funny, magical and fizzing with imagination' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs_______________Get ready to discover the real story behind unicorns in the first in a brilliant new series from Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids seriesUnicorns are NOT horse creatures with horns.In fact, they are the most powerful magical beings on the planet and they look just like you and me. They live in a secret realm known as the Universe, and the horse with a horn thing was just something a unicorn called Greg made up to distract the humans – and it really worked!But a young human girl called Neon Gallup is about to find the last remaining Universe portal opener (an old, battered green lipstick) and step into a zany world where magic is made with goo and the possibilities are endless!Unfortunately, if there was one person you wouldn’t want keeping the greatest magical secret of all time, it would be Neon Gallup ...