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The Quangle Wangle's Hat

by: Edward Lear

Climb to the top of the Crumpetty Tree and meet the Blue Baboon, the Fimble Fowl, the Dong with a luminous nose - and, of course, the Quangle Wangle in his huge and lovely Hat!

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Let's Talk About Sex: Growing Up, Changing Bodies, Sex and Sexual Health

by: Robie H. Harris

"Let's Talk About Sex" gives the facts - both biological and psychological about sex - from conception and puberty to birth control and AIDS, including sections on the body, families and babies, and sexual health. The book's serious and educational matter is presented in a readable form, with...

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Shakespeare: His Work and His World

by: Michael Rosen

What's so special about Shakespeare? What do we actually know about him? What was it like to live in Shakespeare's time? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this compelling book by award-winning author and lifelong Shakespeare fan, Michael Rosen. As well as facts about the bard's...

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Thursday's Child

by: Sonya Hartnett

Now I would like to tell you about my brother, Tin. James Augustin Barnabas Flute, he was, born on a Thursday and so fated to his wanderings...During the long, hungry years of the Great Depression, Harper Flute's family struggles to cope with life on the hot, dusty land. Her younger brother Tin...

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Castle Diary

by: Richard Platt

Sent to his uncle's castle for a year to learn to be a page, ten-year-old Toby keeps a detailed journal of medieval life, from great events such as a boar hunt and tournament, to more everyday activities like baking bread and cleaning out the garderobes.

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The Lady with Iron Bones

by: Jan Mark

Kasey never seems to get what she wants, until Ellen introduces her to the Lady with Iron Bones. At last she feels her prayers will be answered. Ellen meanwhile grows uneasy - she's worried,the lady may fail Kasey or, worse, her dreams may start to come true

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The Blurred Man

by: Anthony Horowitz

"My name is Carter," he said at last. He spoke with an American accent. "Joe Carter. I've just got in from Chicago. And I've got a problem." The man in the photo is so blurry it's impossible to make out what he really looks like. And that was before he was run over by a steamroller! His name was...

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Eagle Strike

by: Anthony Horowitz

Alex Rider has ninety minutes to save the world. Relaxing in the south of France with his friend Sabina Pleasure and her family, reluctant MI6 agent Alex Rider is finally able to be like any ordinary 14-year-old. Until a sudden, ruthless attack on his hosts plunges him back into a world of...

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The Iliad

by: Homer

This is a comic-strip version of two of the world's most famous books, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey". "The Iliad" tells the story of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans and "The Odyssey" depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus

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Mathematics Together: Green Set: Abu Ali Counts His Donkeys

by: D.V. Woerhom

"Abu Ali Counts His Donkeys", is one of the "Maths Together" series, an early numeracy programme for parents and children to share. The set contains six picture books designed to introduce children, simply and enjoyably, to basic mathematical ideas. In addition, each book has its own support...