"One day the Fat Fairy turns up at Thomas Top's house to grant him a birthday wish. Thomas can't think what to ask for, so he wishes he could fly. That's how Thomas goes from being just an ordinary boy whom no one notices to being the most popular boy in the school. But it makes him sad that grown-ups can't see the wonderful things he can do. His flying gets him suspended from school, and that makes life at home much worse, because his dad gets so cross and it makes his mum miserable. But then the Fat Fairy turns up again, and with help from her and Thomas's new friend Mr Vinnie, a retired painter and decorator who has been flying since he was Thomas's age, everything changes.
This is an enchanting story in which an unconfident child discovers a special gift that brings him joy and heartache. The magic of the words, the humour and poignancy of the story and the wonderful characters, are all enhanced by the author's own delightful drawings.
Read by Andrew Sachs
(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group Ltd"
"When his parents are lost in space, Sam is left, heartbroken, in the care of the horrible Hilda Hardbottom. Then he finds a tiny spaceship in the cabbage patch and meets a little alien called Splodge. How Splodge makes him invisible, and how Sam uses his new talent in his darkest hour, makes a touching and extremely funny story with lovely memorable characters.
Read by Andrew Sachs
(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd"
"Ruby Genie is an orphan. Everyone expects her to have the same fantastic magical powers as her famous parents did, but Ruby can't do any magic at all - or so she thinks. and feels a complete failure. Then she begins to get smaller . . . and smaller . . . and smaller.
With a cast of unforgettable characters such as the self-important magician the Great Alfonso, and Aunt Hat the kindly lady conjuror who is hopeless at doing tricks, this wonderful story is full of adventure and shows how a little girl who is so tiny that she fits into a handbag can still be clever and brave and find people to love and value her.
Read by Emilia Fox
(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd"
"Four complete stories enhanced by Miranda Richardson's award-winning reading and really horrid music and effects: Horrid Henry encounters the babysitter from hell, traumatizes his parents on a car journey, goes trick or treating at Hallowe'en, and sabotages his school project. Four stories, as brilliant and inventive as ever, to add to 'the funniest series ever written about sibling rivalry and what it's like to be a young child' - Independent on Sunday
(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd"
"Wickedly subversive, hilariously funny and bang up to date, Horrid Henry's fame is spreading. In this collection, enhanced by Miranda Richardson's inspired reading and really horrid music and sound effects, Henry accompanies his father to the office, hacks into his parents' computer, meets the Demon Dinner Lady and plans the ultimate revenge on Perfect Peter.
(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd"
"Four fabulous stories in which Horrid Henry builds himself a time machine and tricks Perfect Peter; Perfect Peter strikes back; Henry dines at Restaurant Le Posh; and he is made to go on a hike.
Read by Miranda Richardson
(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd"
"Four hilarious unabridged stories with really horrid music and sound effects:
Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse
Horrid Henry's Hobby
Horrid Henry's Homework
Horrid Henry's Swimming Lesson
Read by Miranda Richardson
(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd"
"These are the stories of Horrid Henry, the child that every teacher has nightmares about. This download inlcudes four unabridged stories with really horrid music and effects:-
Horrid Henry and the Comfy Black Chair
Horrid Henry's Haunted House
Horrid Henry's New Teacher
Horrid Henry Minds his Manners
Read by Miranda Richardson
(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd"
"Sam Campbell's school team, the Laggan Lairds, always loses.
When someone suggests that their name be the Laggan Lard Butts, Sam thinks the team should change its name. What is a Laird anyway? The basketball coach agrees, and soon the whole school is involved in an election for a new team name. Sam and his friends nominate the name Lard Butts. When the basketball team starts winning games after a warm-up cheer of 'Go Lard Butts!' it seems the Lard Butt campaign might actually win the election.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!"
"A Timeless Christmas Story
E.T.A. Hoffman's magical tale of an enchanted nutcracker, an evil mouse king, and a faithful young girl has been a holiday classic for generations. Combined here with the much-loved music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, the narrated story unfolds with a bewitching blend of wonder and drama that is sure to delight time and time again.
The celebrated actress, Claire Bloom, rose to international fame after her appearance in Charles Chaplin's movie masterpiece, Limelight.
The classic tale of an enchanted nutcracker and an evil mouse king is paired with the sublime music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. A bewitching blend of wonder and drama that is sure to delight, time and time again. An ALA Notable Recording."
"NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Lemony Snicket returns with the last book before the last book of his bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events. Scream and run away before the secrets of the series are revealed!
Very little is known about Lemony Snicket and A Series of Unfortunate Events. What we do know is contained in the following brief list:
- The books have inexplicably sold millions and millions of copies worldwide
- People in more than 40 countries are consumed by consuming Snicket
- The movie was as sad as the books, if not more so
- Like unrefrigerated butter and fungus, the popularity of these books keeps spreading
Even less is known about book the twelfth in this alarming phenomenon. What we do know is contained in the following brief list:
- In this book, things only get worse- Count Olaf is still evil- The Baudelaire orphans do not win a contest- The title begins with the word ‘The’
Sometimes, ignorance is bliss."
"JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK, #9:
A terrible thing happens when someone takes Junie B.'s new black furry mittens! And they keep them! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen on the floor, she should be allowed to keep it, too. Right? That's fair. Right? Right?
JUNE B. JONES IS A PARTY ANIMAL, #10:
Lucille is having a sleepover party--at her richie nanna's big giant house!
JUNIE B. JONES IS A BEAUTY SHOP GUY, #11:
What's the bestest job ever? A beauty shop guy, that's what!
JUNIE B. JONES SMELLS SOMETHING FISHY, #12:
There's going to be a pet day at school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that's the only kind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother and Daddy won't buy her a new pet, Junie B. will just have to find one on her own.
JUNIE B. JONES IS ALMOST A FLOWER GIRL, #13:
When Junie B. isn't picked as a flower girl in her Aunt Flo's wedding, she can still find some way to get some attention!
JUNIE B. JONES AND THE MUSHY GUSHY VALENTINE, #14:
It's a mushy gushy mystery when Junie B. Jones gets a big, mushy card from a secret admirer!
JUNIE B. JONES HAS A PEEP IN HER POCKET, #15:
It's almost the end of the school year, and Room Nine is taking a field trip to a farm!
JUNIE B. JONES IS CAPTAIN FIELD DAY, #16:
Afternoon kindergarten is having a field day, and Junie B. Jones is team captain!"
