Detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr Watson face one of their most challenging cases to date: stopping the Great Rat of Sumatra from spreading plague throughout Britain.The investigation starts with a body found floating in the Thames, infected with the bubonic plague, a disease thought to have been eradicated in 1666.How has the disease returned? Who is responsible? The investigation leads them to very unusual suspects, all while the government and...

Mum decides to extend her veg patch which means requisitioning Henry's fort - how is Henry going to persuade her to give up her plans?

Atom Land brings the impossibly small world of particle physics to life, taking listeners on a guided journey through the subatomic world. Listeners will sail the subatomic seas in search of electron ports, boson continents, and hadron islands. The sea itself is the quantum field, complete with quantum waves. Beware dark energy and extra dimensions, embodied by fantastical sea creatures prowling the far edges of the known world.Your tour guide through this whimsical—and hi...

Henry finds out the meaning of 'best friend' but in the end will his true character be revealed?!

When Henry accidentally breaks Mum's perfume bottle he's got to replace it, and fast. But how is he going to manage it without Mum knowing?

An enduringly popular classic of children’s fiction, The Coral Island tells the story of three boys stranded on a seemingly idyllic desert island. Thoughtful Ralph, clever, brave Jack and mischievous Peterkin soon find, however, that their new home has more than a few surprises in store! Wayne Forester’s energetic reading brings this classic adventure vividly to life. The Coral Island inspired a whole genre of adventure literature, influencing Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and W...

After hearing scratches in the attic, Alison discovers a dinner service covered in an intriguing floral owl pattern, and a series of events are set in motion that will change her life forever. Alison, her step-brother Roger and Welsh boy Gwyn are forced into a cyclical replay of the tragic Welsh legend of Blodeuwedd, in which a woman is turned into an owl as a punishment for betraying her husband. The Owl Service is a fabulous, multi-layered book of mystery and suspense, but also a contemp...

When Henry sees Miss B and Soggy Sid in a compromising situation he realises he could turn it to his advantage - or can he?!

It has been 70 years since the ‘Iron Curtain’ was drawn around the Western-occupied sectors of Berlin by the Soviet Union.Having occupied Berlin three years earlier, Russian forces managed to enforce a blockade on the city in June 1948, preventing the Western Allies access by road, rail or canal. Effectively condemning the people of Berlin to starve, Russia refused to lift the blockade until the Deutsche Mark was withdrawn from West Berlin.Forced to find an...

Join Horrid Henry and his family and friends in this Purple Power volume! Contains 5 Horrid Henry stories, performed by the show's full cast. Join in with the fun and games in "Hotel Horrid", "Jumper Jinx", "Marvellous Mindreader", "Red Roof Gang" and "Silly Siblings".

Henry and Dad find themselves on fishing trip together, which is better than being on a shopping trip, or so they think!

Join Henry in learning Lessons as he runs for the School Council and sees a glimpse of the future of Ashton! Contains 5 Horrid Henry stories, performed by the show's full cast. Join Henry and friends in "Detention Diva", "Eternal Schoolboy", "Class Action", "Uber Homework" and "Horrid Boy".