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This series focuses on the extraordinary experiences of millions of British children and their families in World War II. Using primary sources the books cover how everyday lives were dramatically altered by the onset of war in 1939.

The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li'l Petey. But when Petey's own fat...

When a noisy problem disturbs the animals of Old Tommy's Field, it might be time for Georgie the Guardian Owl to seek help from humans. When Preeya and Ashton discover an old telephone locked away in a chest, they dial its numbers which lead to a magical secret - they can now talk to animals - th...

Each book in this series, complete with list of contents, glossary, index and web links, focuses on life on the Home Front in World War II, from a child's point of view. Large, atmospheric photographs accompany the quotations and real-life memories.

Nick and Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house. But with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change?

Holi is about celebrating the triumph over good and evil. It is also a celebration of love. It is a Hindu holiday. People have a bonfire to represent the story of Prahlad and Holika. They also gather in the streets to throw coloured paint on one another and have a big feast. Readers will discover...

Horrid Henry hits on a brilliant way to write thank you letters, negotiates over vegetables, competes with Perfect Peter over which of them is sickest, and finds himself wearing the wrong underpants.

Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures. When she steals a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman's purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggeldy house. Inside she finds a host of magical and bri...

Meet Leonard - a lion like no other. Leonard's best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don't they? And what will the pair do when their way of life is threatened?

'I can get a new brother? On the internet?' Jonny muttered. 'Oh sweet mangoes of heaven!'. Everyone has dreamed of being able to get rid of their brother or sister at one time or another - but for Jonny, the dream is about to become a reality with SiblingSwap.com! What could be better than someon...