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Pirate School: A Very Fishy Battle (Pirate School)
By Jeremy Strong. 2007
Patagonia Clatterbottom is very cross. Other pirates have ambushed the Pirate School's food. So, she's going to teach the children…
– Smudge, Flo, Ziggy and Corkella – how to make a proper pirate attack and get their food back. But things go wrong, and all the teachers are captured! Luckily the children have a plan – and some friendly dolphins are helping as well.Jeremy Strong knows just what children like and just what makes them laugh. Be prepared for giggles!Jeremy Strong's Pirate School: The Bun Gun was featured in the brand-new series of Jackanory.Pinocchio (Puffin Classics)
By Carlo Collodi. 1944
The old wood-carver Geppetto decides to make a wonderful puppet which can dance and turn somersaults, but by chance he…
chooses an unusual piece of wood - and the finished puppet can talk and misbehave like the liveliest child. But Pinocchio is brave and inquisitive as well as naughty, and after some hair-raising adventures, he earns his heart's desire.Heart-warming introduction by John Boyne, author of Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.Pillow Talk: A Book of Poems
By Roger McGough. 1990
Wouldn't it be funny if you didn't have a nose? The brilliant and clever Roger McGough asks this and other…
important questions in this marvellous collection. He also tells you exactly when to cut your fingernails, how to have a real pillow fight and what happens when a burp escapes!Pigs in Planes: The Camel's Hump of Doom (Pigs in Planes)
By Paul Cooper. 2011
When the alarm squeal sounds it must be a job for Captain Peter Porker and the PIGS IN PLANES!There's an…
emergency somewhere in Animal Paradise and the PiPs are destined for the desert. Peregrine's brother Howard is up to his neck in trouble - a cunning camel has got the hump and hoofed it with Howard's prize discovery!Can the PiPs rescue Howard - and his treasure - before the camels of doom cause a pharaoh frenzy?GO, PIPs, GO!Pigs in Planes: The Big Bear Nightmare (Pigs in Planes)
By Paul Cooper. 2011
Kweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!When the alarm squeal sounds it must be a job for Captain Peter Porker and the PIGS IN PLANES!There's an…
emergency somewhere in Animal Paradise and the hogs are bound for Bear Island - where all the bears seem to have vanished. Ruthless businessman Mr Sweetie is stirring up trouble at the honey farm - and now the bears are in a sticky fix! Only the PiPs can stop Mr Sweetie - if the Gruesome Grizzlies biker gang doesn't get them first . . .GO, PIPs, GO!Pigface
By Catherine Robinson. 2015
Noah is pretty happy at school - he's in a friendly class, he's got a best mate, Jack, and he's…
one of the youngest to be picked for the school football team. Then a broken leg keeps him off school for several weeks and on his return there's been a mysterious change of atmosphere. A new boy, Basil, has joined the class and everyone is fascinated by him. The only person who seems to be immune to Basil's charms is class-joke, Bertie, known as Pigface. Try as he might, Noah just can't slip back into his normal place - it seems to have been usurped by Basil. His only choice of partner in class, at lunch, in Games and at break is Pigface. Forced to sample life as an outsider, Noah has a choice - make a desperate effort to get back into the 'inner circle' or get to see life from Pigface's alternative viewpoint.The Phoenix and the Carpet (Puffin Classics)
By Edith Nesbit. 2012
It's startling enough to have a phoenix hatch in your house, but even more startling when it talks and reveals…
that you have a magic carpet on the floor. The vain and ancient bird accompanies the children on a series of adventures through time and space which, magic being what it is, rarely turn out as they were meant...This sequel to Five Children and It continues the magical adventures of siblings Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother.Contains a lovely new introduction by Robin McKinley, bestselling US author of Pegasus.Phenomenal Future Stories
By Tony Bradman. 1999
A cloned boy looking for his 'father'; the dramatic rescue of a captive tiger; the submersion of the Scottish isles…
in a flood; a girl who finds out why cyber-pets will never be as good as the real thing - these are among the fascinating scenarios conjured up in this world-shattering collection of original stories. Published for the new Millenium, contributing authors include such well-respected names as Jan Mark and Mary Hoffman.Phantom Football: Team Spirit
By Rob Childs. 2001
Who is the mysterious player turning up to practise with the Bradgate School football squad? Flying down the wing, ghosting…
past defenders, the red-headed newcomer seems to have the magic touch that can win games. But why can't the team's shooting star play away from home? A gripping tale of soccer and the supernatural from football maestro, Rob ChildsPhantom Football: Soccer Shadows
By Rob Childs. 2002
A spooky footballing tale!Tom is bored on the family holiday by the seaside - until he meets Leo, a mysterious…
barefoot boy who invites Tom to take part in a six-a-side soccer tournament on the beach.The rest of the team are dead weird too. Even stranger, not one of them has a shadow in the sun!Pets in Need
By Marc Abraham. 2012
Marc Abraham, the UK's favourite vet, introduces a cast of loveable characters in this story of his life as an…
emergency vet. From the bouncy retriever puppy with a sore tummy to the tiny gerbil pregnant with triplets, every poorly pet is cared for in Marc's busy surgery. Featuring real-life insight into life as a practicing vet, as well as hints and tips on caring for your own pets, this is a perfect book for animal lovers everywhere.Abridged from the adult edition, Vet on Call.Peter Rabbit Movie 2 Novelisation
By Puffin. 2020
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway is hopping into cinemas on 17th May 2021!Featuring the same star-studded cast, including James Corden…
(the voice of Peter Rabbit), Domhnall Gleeson (Mr. McGregor) and Rose Byrne (McGregor's animal loving neighbour, Bea).This action-packed chapter book is based on the major new movie, so you can relive the best moments of the film.Other Titles In The Series:Peter Rabbit, Based on the Major New MoviePeter Rabbit The Movie: Sticker Activity BookPeter Rabbit Quiz Book Peter Rabbit Sticker Activity BookPeter Rabbit Colouring Sticker Activity BookPerfect for keeping younger Peter Rabbit fans busy for hours!Peter Rabbit: Based on the Major New Movie
By Frederick Warne. 2018
The mischievous, adventurous Peter Rabbit is hopping into cinemas for the first time ever on 16th March. This is the…
chapter book based on the major new movie. Peter Rabbit is always breaking into Old Mr McGregor's garden and stealing his vegetables. And it's always getting him into trouble! But everything is about to change . . . Will Peter finally be able to take control of the vegetable patch, or will someone stand in his way? Peter Rabbit™ is a live action / CGI animated adventure comedy, starring James Corden (the voice of Peter Rabbit), Domhnall Gleeson (Mr. McGregor) and Rose Byrne (McGregor's animal loving neighbour, Bea).Also look out for the Peter Rabbit Sticker Activity book. Perfect for keeping younger Peter Rabbit fans busy for hours!Peter Rabbit: A collection of nature stories
By Beatrix Potter. 2022
Join Peter as he discovers the changing seasons in his countryside home. This enchanting book is the perfect gift to…
share with the family and read all about Peter's adventures throughout the year.With 24 new stories and activities, this book celebrates the natural world and all Peter's friends within it. Join him harvesting apples in the autumn, stargazing on a crisp Winter night, finding a missing lamb in the spring meadows and enjoying a perfect picnic in the summer sun!Featuring 24 brand new stories, inspired by Beatrix Potter's original tales, and an activity to enjoy, this beautiful book makes the perfect gift to read throughout the year and will become an annual tradition for Peter Rabbit fans young and old.Peter Pan
By Sir James Matthew Barrie. 2012
Come Away! Come Away!The Darling children are tucked up in bed when Peter Pan bursts in to their nursery. Peter…
and his mischievous fairy Tinker Bell entice Wendy and her brothers to fly away with them to a magical world called Neverland. There you can swim with mermaids and play all day with the Lost Boys. But you must watch out for pirates, especially Captain Hook. And how do you find Neverland? Second to the right and straight on till morning of course...BACKSTORY: Create your own Peter Pan costume and try building a Wendy House!Perkin the Pedlar
By Eleanor Farjeon. 1932
This is the story of the twenty-six children of Zeal Monachorum who did not know their ABC, until one day…
Perkin the Pedlar came by. He told them a story and a verse for each letter of the alphabet, starting with Appledore and ending with their own Zeal Monarchorum. Eleanor Farjeon's unique gifts appear at their best in this enchanting alphabet book, where the little stories are in the enduring tradition of English folktale, and the verses pure, delightful poetry.The Peculiar Triumph Of Professor Branestawm
By Hunter, Norman Hunter. 1970
He's madly sane and cleverly dotty. He's the craziest genius you'll ever meet and he's about to cause havoc in…
Pagwell with his wild inventions . . . The lovable Professor Branestawm, with his five pairs of spectacles and his pockets full of all manner of things, is back!Norman Hunter's irrepressible humour packs every page and the illustrations (by the well-known cartoonist, George Adamson) entirely capture the eccentricity of the Professor and the hilarity of his incredible adventures.The Paw House
By Megan Rix. 2018
Hamish's summer isn't going as planned. First, his parents left him to go on a business trip to Japan, and…
now he's found himself stuck in the Scottish highlands with an aunt he's never met, a grumpy girl called Izzy, and a lot of animals. He's never even stroked a dog - what on earth is he supposed to do here? Before long Hamish finds himself taking the dogs for walks, adopting a piglet, even rescuing a tiny puppy in the dead of night. But something's not right: Aunt Helen is worried about the future of the sanctuary, and with more animals in need arriving every day, something's got to be done before they lose their home forever. With the help of some unexpected new friends, can Hamish save the animals and turn the fate of the Paw House around?A Pattern Of Roses
By K M Peyton. 1972
When Tim finds a strange old drawing hidden up the chimney in his crumbling new home, he notices it's signed…
by someone with the initials T. R. I. - the same initials as his own. In the local churchyard, Tim stumbles across Tom Inskip's gravestone, and begins to investigate his early death. But the deeper Tim delves into the past, the more Tom seems to come to life. Is he sending a message? Or is it a warning?Patrick The Party-Hater
By Emily Smith. 2011
Balloons? Sausages on sticks? An entertainer? Oh NO! It must be a party . . .Patrick loves making models and…
creating his own inventions. He does not love Musical Bumps, big crowds and having to be jolly. But his mum is convinced that going to parties is good for him. She even wants him to have one of his own. Surely there must be a better idea?