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One of our hand-picked classics that no home should be without, now with Beya Rebaï's beautifully atmospheric artwork.I felt very still and empty, the way the eye of a tornado must feel, moving dully along in the middle of the surrounding hullabaloo.Sylvia Plath's groundbreaking semi-autobiographical novel offers an intimate, honest and often wrenching glimpse into mental illness. The Bell Jar broke the boundaries between fiction and reality and helped cement Sylvia Plath's place as an enduring feminist icon. Celebrated for its darkly humorous, razor sharp portrait of 1950s society, it continues to resonate with readers today as testament to the universal human struggle to claim one's rightful place in the world.Part of a select range of illustrated 'rite of passage reads' from Faber, which includes: The Great Gatsby, Nineteen Eighty-Four, A Room with a View and Maurice.

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Michael Morpurgo’s classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit.Beautifully performed by Dan Stevens, ‘War Horse’ has taken the world by storm. First published back in 1982, the book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre and on Broadway.At the outbreak of World War 1, Joey, young Albert''s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France.He''s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man''s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to the trenches to find him and bring him home.

A hilarious, touching and extraordinary new fable from David Walliams, number one bestseller and one of the fastest growing children’s author across the globe.Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact. You see, Joe''s rich. Really, really rich. Joe''s got his own bowling alley, his own cinema, even his own butler who is also an orangutan. He''s the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land.But Joe isn''t happy. Why not? Because he''s got a billion pounds… and not a single friend. But then someone comes along, someone who likes Joe for Joe, not for his money. The problem is, Joe''s about to learn that when money is involved, nothing is what it seems.The best things in life are free, they say – and if Joe''s not careful, he''s going to lose them all…

From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo comes "Friend or Foe". Evacuated from London, David and Tucky feel like the war is a long way away from their new life in the countryside.From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo comes "Friend or Foe". Evacuated from London, David and Tucky feel like the war is a long way away from their new life in the countryside. Then one night the skyline of the moor is lit up with gun flashes, and the distant crump of bombing miles away brings the war back to them and shatters their new-found peace. When a German bomber crashes, the boys feel they should hate the airmen inside. But one of them saves David''s life…

All aboard for high-speed railway adventure! Hold on to your seats for a brand new story full of danger and excitement from Sebastien Braun, the creator of Toot and Pop! and Digger and Skip!Chug the little engine works hard, carefully carrying heavy cargo. Whoosh, the passenger train laughs at Chug and calls him a slow coach. But one day, going too fast leads Whoosh into terrible danger. Can Chug come to the rescue?Go, Chug, go!A fast paced adventure, perfect for young rail enthusiasts!

A special film tie-in edition of the heart-warming story about the World’s Worst Dog, adapted from John Grogan’s phenomenally bestselling memoir, Marley and Me.Meet Marley, a yellow furball of a puppy who quickly grows into a large, rowdy Labrador retriever. Marley is always getting into trouble, whether he is stealing underwear, crashing through doors, or drooling on guests, some may say he’s the World’s Worst Dog!But those who know and love Marley accept him as a dog like no other. His heart is pure and his larger-than-life personality irresistible. He brings joy to his family, the Grogans, and teaches them what really matters in life.

DIVERGENT, INSURGENT and ALLEGIANT were major blockbuster movies in 2014, 2015 and 2016.Illustrated with more than 100 photographs – many never before seen – this eye-catching volume takes you inside the film version of Divergent where you''ll discover the factions, meet the initiates and enter the thrilling dystopian world.Follow the journey from the aptitude test to the Choosing Day Ceremony; then fall into the Dauntless Pit and witness the rigours of life in the Dauntless compound. INSIDE DIVERGENT is a thrilling glimpse into the initiate’s world.

Michael Morpurgo’s classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit.First published back in 1982, ‘War Horse’ has taken the world by storm. The book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre and on Broadway. This full and unabridged edition is beautifully performed by the National Theatre’s first Albert, OIivier-award-winner Luke Treadaway.At the outbreak of World War 1, Joey, young Albert''s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France.He''s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man''s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to the trenches to find him and bring him home.

The thrilling, shocking and romantic sequel to the bestselling YA debut FLAWED is finally here. When we embrace all our flaws, that’s when we can finally become PERFECT…Celestine North lives in a society that demands perfection. After she was branded Flawed by a morality court, Celestine''s life has completely fractured – all her freedoms gone.Since Judge Crevan has declared her the number one threat to the public, she has been a ghost, on the run with the complicated, powerfully attractive Carrick, the only person she can trust. But Celestine has a secret – one that could bring the entire Flawed system crumbling to the ground.Judge Crevan is gaining the upper hand, and time is running out for Celestine. With tensions building, Celestine must make a choice: save only herself, or risk her life to save all the Flawed. And, most important of all, can she prove that to be human in itself is to be Flawed…?

A collection of six magical and heart-warming animal stories, specially for World Book Day, by the nation’s favourite storyteller.From the author who brought you Joey the War Horse, Shadow the dog and Kaspar the cat comes a pocket-sized collection of perfect animal stories – proving that it’s not just dogs that are man’s best friends…Taken from the length of Michael Morpurgo’s career, the tales in this charming book will delight any child who loves animals … or stories! Readers will return to the best mates in this little book again and again.From dogs to cats, and from horses to dolphins and whales, it’s all here in this timeless treasury.Contains the stories:The Silver SwanIt’s a Dog’s LifeSnugDidn’t We Have a Lovely Time?Dolphin BoyThis Morning I Met a Whale

Six real-life stories of explorers who have ventured to the extremes of the earth. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to six inspirational true stories about real life explorers and adventurers around the world, from Captain Scott of the Antarctic and Christopher Columbus to modern-day Mount Everest ice climbers.Playlist:· Captain Scott: Journey to the South Pole· Everest Ice Climbers· Four Desert Challenge· Great Explorers: Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong· Himalayas: Bottom to the Top· My Journey Across the Indian OceanCopyright: Captain Scott: Journey to the South Pole © 2012 Adrian Bradbury; Everest Ice Climbers © HarperCollinsPublishers 2017, Four Desert Challenge © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2015, Great Explorers: Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2015, Himalayas: Bottom to the Top © Simon Chapman 2017, My Journey Across the Indian Ocean © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2013

Five historical figures and groups who changed the world for the better. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to six true stories about inspirational women in history, from Boudica to the Suffragettes and the world’s first female pilots.Playlist:· Boudica· Brave Nurses: Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell· The Story of the Suffragettes· The World’s First Women Doctors· Women in the SkiesCopyright: Boudica © HarperCollinsPublishers 2016, Brave Nurses: Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2015, The Story of the Suffragettes © Joanna Nadin 2017, The World’s First Women Doctors © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2015, Women in the Skies © HarperCollinsPublishers 2017

A collection of four great listens that explore the life and legends of Ancient Greece. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Immerse your children in the fascinating world of Ancient Greece with three classic Greek Myths, written especially for children, and one non-fiction history about the Ancient Greeks.Playlist:· Great Greek Myths· Pandora’s Box· The Journey of OdysseusBonus track: Ancient Greeks and Why They Matter to UsCopyright: Great Greek Myths © 2008 Diane Redmond, Pandora’s Box © Julia Golding 2017, The Journey of Odysseus © HarperCollinsPublishers 2017, Ancient Greeks and Why They Matter to Us © Juliet Kerrigan 2017

A fact filled collection taking a close-up look at some of the fantastic creatures we live among. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four information books about animals around the world, touching on topics such as migration and animal welfare, plus a bonus animal-themes poetry collection.Playlist:· Animals on the Move· Elephant Rescue· Extreme Animals· Snow LeopardsBonus track: Jaws and Claws and Things with WingsCopyright: Animals on the Move © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2011, Elephant Rescue © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2013, Extreme Animals © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2014, Snow Leopards © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2014, Jaws and Claws and Things with Wings © 2013 Valerie Bloom

A brilliant collection taking an in-depth look at our world from the incredible coral reefs to the dangerous volcanoes, plus a bonus nature-themed poetry collection for the whole family to enjoy. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four information books about animals around the world, touching on topics such as migration and animal welfare, plus a bonus animal-themed poetry collection.Playlist:· Coral Reefs· Volcanoes· Changing Land· Oceans AliveBonus track: Mighty Mountains, Swirling SeasCopyright: Coral Reefs © HarperCollinsPublishers 2016, Volcanoes © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2015, Changing Land © HarperCollinsPublishers 2016, Oceans Alive © 2007 Angie Belcher, Mighty Mountains, Swirling Seas © Valerie Bloom 2015

Three real life stories of six incredible scientists whose discoveries changed the way we look at our world. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to three inspirational scientists from history, and find out their life stories, with three fascinating non-fiction biographies.Playlist:· Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace· Copernicus, Galileo and Newton· Mary Anning, Fossil HunterCopyright: Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace © 2014 Anna Claybourne, Copernicus, Galileo and Newton © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2014, Mary Anning, Fossil Hunter © Anna Claybourne 2017

An exciting collection all about the Olympic games and the inspiring athletes who compete in them. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to ten fascinating non-fiction books about the Olympics. From autobiographies from some of the top Olympians in recent history, to information books that explain the lesser known sports, this collection will inspire our Olympians of the future!Playlist:· The Modern Pentathlon· Ade Adepitan: A Paralympian’s Story· Against the Odds· Becoming an Olympic Gymnast· My Olympic Story· Olympic BMX· Olympic Heroes· On the Track· Swimming the Dream· The Olympic GamesCopyright: The Modern Pentathlon © 2012 Zoë Clarke, Ade Adepitan: A Paralympian’s Story © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2013, Against the Odds © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2014, Becoming an Olympic Gymnast © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2012, My Olympic Story © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2011, Olympic BMX © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2012, Olympic Heroes © 2012 Jillian Powell, On the Track © Andy Seed 2017, Swimming the Dream © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2012, The Olympic Games © 2009 John Foster

A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the global phenomenon Here We Are!What shall we build, you and I?I’ll build your future and you’ll build mine.We’ll build a watch to keep our time.A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their own special tools, they get to work; building memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe and love to keep them warm.From renowned, internationally bestselling picture-book creator and visual artist, Oliver Jeffers, comes this rare and enduring story about a parent’s boundless love, life’s endless opportunities and all we need to build a together future.

Six real-life stories of explorers who have ventured to the extremes of the earth. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to six inspirational true stories about real life explorers and adventurers around the world, from Captain Scott of the Antarctic and Christopher Columbus to modern-day Mount Everest ice climbers.Playlist:· Captain Scott: Journey to the South Pole· Everest Ice Climbers· Four Desert Challenge· Great Explorers: Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong· Himalayas: Bottom to the Top· My Journey Across the Indian OceanCopyright: Captain Scott: Journey to the South Pole © 2012 Adrian Bradbury; Everest Ice Climbers © HarperCollinsPublishers 2017, Four Desert Challenge © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2015, Great Explorers: Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2015, Himalayas: Bottom to the Top © Simon Chapman 2017, My Journey Across the Indian Ocean © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2013

Five historical figures and groups who changed the world for the better. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to six true stories about inspirational women in history, from Boudica to the Suffragettes and the world’s first female pilots.Playlist:· Boudica· Brave Nurses: Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell· The Story of the Suffragettes· The World’s First Women Doctors· Women in the SkiesCopyright: Boudica © HarperCollinsPublishers 2016, Brave Nurses: Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2015, The Story of the Suffragettes © Joanna Nadin 2017, The World’s First Women Doctors © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2015, Women in the Skies © HarperCollinsPublishers 2017

A collection of four great listens that explore the life and legends of Ancient Greece. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Immerse your children in the fascinating world of Ancient Greece with three classic Greek Myths, written especially for children, and one non-fiction history about the Ancient Greeks.Playlist:· Great Greek Myths· Pandora’s Box· The Journey of OdysseusBonus track: Ancient Greeks and Why They Matter to UsCopyright: Great Greek Myths © 2008 Diane Redmond, Pandora’s Box © Julia Golding 2017, The Journey of Odysseus © HarperCollinsPublishers 2017, Ancient Greeks and Why They Matter to Us © Juliet Kerrigan 2017

A fact filled collection taking a close-up look at some of the fantastic creatures we live among. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four information books about animals around the world, touching on topics such as migration and animal welfare, plus a bonus animal-themes poetry collection.Playlist:· Animals on the Move· Elephant Rescue· Extreme Animals· Snow LeopardsBonus track: Jaws and Claws and Things with WingsCopyright: Animals on the Move © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2011, Elephant Rescue © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2013, Extreme Animals © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2014, Snow Leopards © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2014, Jaws and Claws and Things with Wings © 2013 Valerie Bloom

A brilliant collection taking an in-depth look at our world from the incredible coral reefs to the dangerous volcanoes, plus a bonus nature-themed poetry collection for the whole family to enjoy. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four information books about animals around the world, touching on topics such as migration and animal welfare, plus a bonus animal-themed poetry collection.Playlist:· Coral Reefs· Volcanoes· Changing Land· Oceans AliveBonus track: Mighty Mountains, Swirling SeasCopyright: Coral Reefs © HarperCollinsPublishers 2016, Volcanoes © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2015, Changing Land © HarperCollinsPublishers 2016, Oceans Alive © 2007 Angie Belcher, Mighty Mountains, Swirling Seas © Valerie Bloom 2015

Three real life stories of six incredible scientists whose discoveries changed the way we look at our world. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to three inspirational scientists from history, and find out their life stories, with three fascinating non-fiction biographies.Playlist:· Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace· Copernicus, Galileo and Newton· Mary Anning, Fossil HunterCopyright: Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace © 2014 Anna Claybourne, Copernicus, Galileo and Newton © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2014, Mary Anning, Fossil Hunter © Anna Claybourne 2017

An exciting collection all about the Olympic games and the inspiring athletes who compete in them. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to ten fascinating non-fiction books about the Olympics. From autobiographies from some of the top Olympians in recent history, to information books that explain the lesser known sports, this collection will inspire our Olympians of the future!Playlist:· The Modern Pentathlon· Ade Adepitan: A Paralympian’s Story· Against the Odds· Becoming an Olympic Gymnast· My Olympic Story· Olympic BMX· Olympic Heroes· On the Track· Swimming the Dream· The Olympic GamesCopyright: The Modern Pentathlon © 2012 Zoë Clarke, Ade Adepitan: A Paralympian’s Story © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2013, Against the Odds © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2014, Becoming an Olympic Gymnast © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2012, My Olympic Story © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2011, Olympic BMX © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2012, Olympic Heroes © 2012 Jillian Powell, On the Track © Andy Seed 2017, Swimming the Dream © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2012, The Olympic Games © 2009 John Foster

WINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZEWINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEARWINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZEWINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEARTwelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries.And when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they’ve seen something suspicious on stage.Lizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery – and becoming best friends. But can they work out what’s going on in time to prevent a murder?

The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger has been shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children’s Book Prize!Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime.Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And after saving Lizzie’s father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo?It’s the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait – and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom! But all too soon things take a dark turn – the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets.With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust?Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.