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This is the story of a small frog and his journey to discover that you can accomplish anything in life, if you work hard and put your mind to it."My absolute favorite book of all time" – Natalia"This book must have glue on it, because I can't seem to put it down" - Rina"The greatest story ever created!!" - Dad
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A girl willing to do anything to save her sister...even if it means trusting a man.A magical land that's falling apart.Peter Pan is losing control. 1. A Curse of Gems: A Retelling of Toads and Diamonds Jaelle knows better than to trust men. Every girl in Terrefantome knows that. But when her plan to escape her oppressive kingdom with her sister goes awry, she finds herself with an unwanted magical gift and her sister in peril. To make matters worse,...
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Xiaofan, the unparalleled Sword God, was betrayed and reborn 500 years in the past. In this life, he vows to make up for all regrets, to stand above all geniuses, to eliminate all his enemies, and to become the Ancestor of Swords for all realms!With the control of the Immortal Slaying Formation and devouring all beings in the heavens, with one man and one sword, he slaughters all foes in the world!This is a story of a youth, holding a three-foot green...
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Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The fourth of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance! King Rat is causing havoc in Enchantia again, by playing around with the Big Clock and making time whizz by. Cinderella finds herself always going to the ball, but never meeting her Prince! Can Delphie...
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Four fantastical stories filled with wit and wisdom, humor and heart In this wonderful collection of fairy tales, John Gardner turns a timeless tradition into a topsy-turvy whirlwind. In the title story, a kindly simpleton unwittingly becomes sovereign of an avian race. A wicked witch seeks a new profession - and, thus, identity - in "The Witch's Wish." In "The Pear Tree," a sweet young boy is rewarded for his good deeds. And "The Gnome and the Dragon"...
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Little Pampu's grandmother, Mama Bea Bunnie, visits from Rome. She invites Little Pampu to travel back to Rome with her. Little Pampu experiences adventures at the Pantheon and Colosseum. This book is prepared for older readers and is the extended version of the book for younger children and babies. The brief mention of historic sites in this book peaks the curiosity of young readers to do their own research or seek additional knowledge. Little Pampu,...
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Dad thinks Mrs Arkwright is a batty old thing. Hannah isn't so sure, but there's definitely something about her. Alice knows Mrs Arkwright's secret, but then Alice is her secret: Alice is the fairy that lives in the Crab Apple tree in her garden. Lovable Mrs Arkwright and young Hannah gradually become friends. Unbeknown to Hannah she is tested for fairy friendship and passes with flying colours. Before she can be properly introduced to Alice a burglary...
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Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell!
It's carnival time! But not everyone is enjoying the dancing - the poor toymaker has lost his favourite puppet, Peter. Is the evil Von Rotbart behind his disappearance? And can Jade outwit the owl magician and free Peter from the spell?
A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come...
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"From the moment the first boat floated down the Erie Canal, people living along its banks have told strange stories. It was as if mixing the waters of the Hudson and the Erie made mysterious things happen."
-Joshua the Giant Frog
An astonishing feat of engineering and human labor, the Erie Canal had enormous impact on New York and the rest of America after it opened to great fanfare in 1825. In Joshua the Giant Frog, the town of Empeyville sits...
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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell!
Its carnival time in Enchantia!
Everyone is looking forward to having a wonderful time.
But when Holly and the White Cat make a surprise visit to the Land of the Sweets, they find that EVERYTHING is topsy-turvy! How can they put things right before the Lollipop Carnival begins?
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Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The sixth of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance!
Delphie's magic red shoes are suddenly feeling too tight, and she really doesn't want to give them up! But before she has time to worry, her friends in Enchantia need her help. King Rat is trying to spoil...
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A sumptuous collection of favourite tales by renowned author Helen Cresswell, with exquisite illustrations by Siân Bailey. Open this book and enter the magical world of fairy tales, a land of mystery and enchantment, alive with handsome princes, wicked queens and beautiful heroines. This classically beautiful collection brings together twelve popular fairy tales, retold by well-known author Helen Cresswell and enhanced by Siân Bailey's finely detailed...
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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell!
The Wicked Fairy has captured the magical Firebird and stopped any music playing in Enchantia, which means no one can dance! Can Rosa free the Firebird and help her friends?
The second series from world-famous Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell
• Featuring new character Rosa!
• Girls who love dancing, fairytales and anything magical will...
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Three Pretty Maids is a children's book written by Amy Ella Blanchard and first published in 1910. The story follows the lives and adventures of three young girls, each with their unique personalities and backgrounds, as they navigate the challenges and joys of growing up. The three pretty maids are Rose, Beth, and Mary. They come from different families, and their distinct backgrounds and experiences shape their characters. The book provides a detailed...
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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Rosa knows that her new red ballet shoes are special, but she soon discovers that they are magical when she is whirled into Enchantia! On her very first adventure, can Rosa free the swan princess from King Rat's curse? The second series from world-famous Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell • Featuring new character Rosa! • Girls who love...
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Excerpt: ""YES, children, I will tell you the story of Aunt Milly's diamonds; and in telling about them, you must hear the tale of my own life almost, because one is so mixed up with the other that they can scarcely be separated." The speaker, an old lady, looked pleasantly at a group of grandchildren, her Christmas visitors; who, tired with many a merry game, were clustering round her and asking for the story. It was Christmas Eve, and they had been...
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