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Pina Found Music
Pina’s visit to her grandparents’ house unfolds into an extraordinary adventure, far beyond her expectations. As she delves into the enchanting world of music, she encounters unexpected challenges and learns that not every note is easy to play. Through her journey, Pina discovers that perseverance, hard work, and practice are the true melodies of success. Join Pina in this heartwarming tale as she learns the power of dedication in mastering the art of music.
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Grublin... Under Andrew's Bed
Grublin is a sticky, smelly little ball of challenging mischief who literally drops into Andrew’s world. Both of them are very ordinary, if a bit dull, but the combination of these two proves to be the catalyst for some exciting adventures. How would you deal with a butt-pinching bully, family fury directed unfairly at you, a fire in your bedroom, not to mention aliens and dinosaur invasions?
And who is this nasty character, Whingeling? He doesn’t get much of a mention but he starts the whole sequence of events. Something warm, with a steady heartbeat, nestled in his pyjama pocket and gave Andrew a nice fuzzy feeling. Grublin proves to be the best friend Andrew ever had. It all happened in today’s world. It could be happening to you.
Is there something under your bed that would explain the disappearance of your ballpoint pens? Are you sure there’s nothing swimming in your washing machine or hiding in the deep recesses of your bag? Better have a look and check. You never know.
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Ms Jelly Belly
A cute little baby came to the world to give it a meaning. Jelly is no ordinary child. She is adventurous, curious and adept. Jelly’s mission is to teach other children some life lessons. That’s why we call her Ms Jelly Belly. In this story, Jelly was feeling a little upset and began crying, but her mother gave her some ideas to do to make her feel better, which Jelly Belly absolutely enjoyed!
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The Kidectives
A group of teenagers that have been given inexplicable powers to help them to act as detectives, solving mysteries and crimes together.
Adam (The Ears), and his sister Georgia (The Legs), are assisted by their best friends Nathan (The Eyes) and Jamie (The Brain) after receiving their special super powers in a strange storm.
They are soon called on to use their new found powers to find their new friend Tommy (The Nose) who can sniff out key clues to solve criminal activities, and so he becomes the fifth member of this dynamic team of intrepid detectives.
Follow their story, to find out how they use their powers and help the police to solve a host of crimes in and around their home in Farm Hill.
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The Wolf Cub
Lewis just loves living with his mother in a small cottage that backs directly onto a vast forest.
The shy four-year-old’s favourite spot to relax is in a clearing by a watering hole, where all the woodland creatures come to get their daily measure of drink and forage nearby for food. He always enjoys chatting to the smaller animals (especially the squirrels and rabbits), making new friends nearly every day.
And that’s exactly where the boy was when it happened – the hair on the back of Lewis’ neck suddenly stood on end, and the young boy shivered slightly.
He was being watched…
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The Three Empires
In an era where the clash of steel echoes across lands, the Mongolian forces, with swords drawn and spirits unyielding, advance towards the realms of South Eastern Europe. Their objective: conquest, or a valiant attempt at it. Amidst this rising tide of Mongolian might stands Edgar, the resilient king of Alcrom. Faced with the relentless march of Kublai Khan’s formidable army, Edgar braces for a battle that could reshape the course of history. As the Mongolian onslaught engulfs two neighbouring empires, leaving devastation in its wake, Edgar finds himself in a solitary struggle against an overwhelming adversary. The fate of Alcrom hangs in the balance as its king confronts a pivotal choice: to crush the invading Mongolian Empire or to succumb to the fate that befell the other two empires.
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Martian Concerns and Other Tales
∙ Earth scientists rocket to Mars, bearing a secret plan for future Martians. But the Martians have plans of their own.
∙ A devious AI runs amok. Mars's entire security apparatus can't pin it down.
∙ Through startling revelations, a lovelorn man uncovers the root of his wife's troubles.
∙ An old smartaleck Deadhead from Princeton University's maintenance garage harbours a top-secret story.
∙ A struggling artist finds unusual allies: bums and a witch.
∙ After 219 years, a warlock stumbles into his first love.
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The World According to Dog and Cat
Dog and Cat probably are friends, but they’ll never admit it in public. Living in the same house, they have similar interests, such as bodgering in the garage or gardening when the weather is fine.
They could watch it for hours, offering critical advice and being in the way. They really do enjoy any mistakes or clangers which may happen.
Their best mates are a gang of unruly hedgehogs who live in the garden shed, however there is a bunch of blackbirds living in the shrubbery who are rather scary…
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Sindibad and the Time Machine
Sindibad, a seasoned explorer with a relentless thirst for knowledge, has sailed seas and navigated the stars in pursuit of adventure. Yet, nothing in his previous seven voyages could prepare him for the enigma looming on the horizon – a monstrous creature unlike anything he’s ever encountered.
When his ship meets a disastrous end, Sindibad finds himself plunged into the unknown depths, only to be swallowed whole by the very creature that intrigued him. But within this gargantuan beast, a greater surprise awaits: he’s not alone. Encountering an alien being, Sindibad realizes he’s on the cusp of his most extraordinary journey yet.
Having faced and overcome countless challenges before, Sindibad is no stranger to peril. But as he confronts the mysteries of futuristic creatures, extraterrestrial beings, and the twists of time travel, even he might be out of his depth. Dive into Sindibad’s eighth, and perhaps most incredible, adventure!
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Whiffy
Something foul is afoot in Jason Matheson’s unkempt bedroom. Jason and his friend Colin are in for a nasty shock when a grotesque discovery spreads from his messy personal space and becomes the talk of the town.
What follows is a rollercoaster ride for the Matheson family, testing their relationships and frazzling nerves. Jason’s shocking mess leads to unexpected publicity and turmoil for the family and their friends – dad takes the heat while mum struggles to hold things together.
Jason must navigate challenging new waters socially while anxiously wondering if his disgusted sister Hannah will ever look his way again. This adventure is filled with stenchy revelations that no air freshener can mask. Can Jason clean up this mess he created? Will the Mathesons emerge closer or further apart after the chaos subsides? A stinky situation tests a family in Whiffy.
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Bear Brothers and The Bees
Unlock a unique reading experience with every turn of the page. This book is designed to spark rich conversations between reader and child. Without prescribed dialogue, you’re invited to ask questions like, ‘What do you imagine the characters are saying?’ or ‘What might they be thinking on this page?’ Dive deep into the narrative together, and with each reading, uncover fresh layers and perspectives. Here, the story evolves, shaped by the limitless imagination of the child.
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Stories for Small People and Grown Ups
Twelve original stories, with illustrations, about growing up, adventure, strange creatures, good and evil, imagination, and beauty.
The stories have been lovingly crafted and presented by the author, Galya, to be told to children dear to her, but they can be read by anyone who enjoys the magic of fairy tales.
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