: Oliver grows up in an orphanage, and when he dares to ask for more is cast out into a world of colourful characters in which he will have to keep his wits about him and pick a pocket or two to survive. A retelling of the classic Charles Dickens story for children growing in their reading confidence and ability.
: Jean and the Beanstalk Usborne Young Reading (No:8639)
: Katie Daynes
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: When Jack sells the family cow for five dried beans, his mother is furious, but overnight the beans sprout into a giant beanstalk. Join Jack as he climbs the stalk and discovers a dangerous world above the clouds.
: Gulliver's Travels Usborne Young Reading (No:8640)
: Gill Harvey
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: A re-telling of the classic Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Gulliver sets off on the adventure of a lifetime - and meets miniature people, civil war and a price upon his head. Will he make it back in one piece?
: A classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, which tells the tale of the beautiful Rapunzel, imprisoned in a tower by an evil witch. Features lively and comical illustrations by Desideria Guicciardini.
: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, an evil legacy long believed dead is stirring. Now the dark side of the Force threatens to overwhelm the light, and only an ancient Jedi prophecy stands between hope and doom for the entire galaxy.
: Get the Giggles (Scholastic Reader, Level 1): A First Joke Book (No:8633)
: de Scholastic
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: This joke book is sure to tickle your funny bone!
Why is it hard to play cards in the jungle?-There are too many cheetahs.What's a pirate's favorite letter?-Aaarrr!What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence? It's time to get a new fence. These hilariously simple jokes will have beginning readers rolling on the floor with laughter.
: Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #1) (No:8632)
: Ben Clanton
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: A New York Times Bestselling series“Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav PilkeyNarwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jellyfish is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.
: Small Pig loves to sit in good, soft mud. When the farmer's wife cleans his pigpen, Small Pig runs away. In the city he finds a new mud puddle—but it is not full of mud at all. And now Small Pig has one big problem!
: Who says princesses don’t wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black!Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret —she’s also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her! Can the princess sneak away, transform into her alter ego, and defeat the monster before the nosy duchess discovers her secret?
: The Misadventures of Salem Hyde #1 - Spelling Trouble (No:8629)
: Frank Cammuso
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: Salem Hyde just isn’t like other kids. For one thing, she’s stubborn, independent, and impulsive. For another, she’s a witch. Salem acts first and thinks later—which means most of her thinking involves coming up with excuses!
Good thing she’s been assigned an animal companion, Lord Percival J. Whamsford III. This over-anxious cat doesn’t like Salem calling him “Whammy,” and Salem doesn’t like listening to his long-winded explanations as to why she shouldn’t do something . . . like enter the class spelling bee.