Greta is a girl on a mission: to venture to Avalon and bring back a hero who can save her home from destruction by the monstrous giant Yuk.Many heroes have tried before now. Many have failed.What Greta needs is a hero whose courage and self-belief are greater than himself. She needs Hercufleas.The only problem: he is a flea, no bigger than a raisin. But the smallest person might just have the biggest effect . . .

Danny the dragon loves helping his friends with his fiery breath. But Danny is in for a nasty surprise when a stranger comes to town... A humorous tale for beginner readers, with audio narration that brings the story to life."Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

The King is excited when he finds a poor miller's daughter can seem to spin his straw into gold, but only with the help of a strange little man. When the daughter becomes Queen, the little man wants his reward too...Hopscotch Fairy Tales retell classic fairy tales in accessible language of no more than 400 words, with bright colourful supporting illustrations by our top authors and illustrators.

This story was begun, within a few months after the publication of the completed "Pickwick Papers." There were, then, a good many cheap Yorkshire schools in existence. There are very few now.Of the monstrous neglect of education in England, and the disregard of it by the State as a means of forming good or bad citizens, and miserable or happy men, private schools long afforded a notable example. Although any man who had proved his unfitness for any other occupation in life, was free...

Discover a terrifying world in the woods in this collection of five hauntingly beautiful graphic stories that includes the online webcomic sensation “His Face All Red.”Journey through the woods in this sinister, compellingly spooky collection that features four brand-new stories and one phenomenally popular tale in print for the first time.These are fairy tales gone seriously wrong, where you can travel to “Our Neighbor’s House”—though coming back might be ...

The League of Princes returns in the epic conclusion to this illustrated children's adventure trilogy: "part screwball comedy, part sly wit, and all fun" ( Kirkus, starred review).Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You think you know those guys pretty well by now, don't you? Well, think again. Posters plastered across the thirteen kingdoms are saying that Briar Rose has been murdered—and the four Princes Charming are the prime suspe...

The Three Little Pigs all set off to build a new home, but will their new houses keep them safe from the Big, Bad Wolf?

Little Red Riding hood is off to Granny's house with a basket of food, but the wolf gets to Granny's house first. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, she soon realises her Granny doesn't look quite right...

Goldilocks is out for a stroll in the woods when she starts feeling hungry. The Three Bears are out for a walk too, waiting for their porridge to cool. Goldilocks finds their house and soon makes herself at home...Hopscotch Fairy Tales retell classic fairy tales in accessible language of no more than 400 words, with bright colourful supporting illustrations by our top authors and illustrators.

Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods, when they discover a house made of gingerbread! but when they start eating, a wicked old witch opens the door...

DK's Star Wars Readers help kids learn to read while enjoying the stories and characters from the blockbuster movies. In Star Wars Clone Wars: Jedi Heroes, follow the adventures of Anakin and his Jedi companions, including some all-new characters.Level 3 DK Readers are for children able to read on their own. At this stage, it is important to develop the child's own desire to read, so the text is faster and the sto...

Mother Duck is impatient for her eggs to hatch. When they do she's very excited! But one of the ducklings looks very different ...Hopscotch Fairy Tales retell classic fairy tales in accessible language of no more than 400 words, with bright colourful supporting illustrations by our top authors and illustrators.