Buck’s life changes for ever when he is captured & sold by dog traders. Gradually, as he is surrounded by cruelty, his wilder instincts start to emerge. A kind master could change everything – but can Buck resist the call of the wild? ...

First published in 1888, The Happy Prince & Other Stories brings together beloved children’s stories by Oscar Wilde, including The Happy Prince, The Nightingale & the Rose, The Selfish Giant, The Devoted Friend, The Remarkable Rocket, The Young King & also, for the first time, The Canterville Ghost. ...

One of the most iconic & memorable of all the Sherlock Holmes stories. A terrible beast, a house wreathed in fog, treacherous moorland & a cold-blooded murder – these are the things Sherlock & his faithful assistant Dr Watson are up against. THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES gripped readers when it was first published & endures today. ...

One of the most iconic & memorable of all the Sherlock Holmes stories. A terrible beast, a house wreathed in fog, treacherous moorland & a cold-blooded murder – these are the things Sherlock & his faithful assistant Dr Watson are up against. THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES gripped readers when it was first published & endures today. ...

Meet Mowgli, a human baby raised by wolves in the jungle. As he grows up, he is surrounded by incredible creatures: Father Wolf & Mother Wolf, Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear – & his nemesis, the cunning tiger Shere Khan… ...

Meet Mowgli, a human baby raised by wolves in the jungle. As he grows up, he is surrounded by incredible creatures: Father Wolf & Mother Wolf, Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear – & his nemesis, the cunning tiger Shere Khan… ...

Step inside the magic of the ballet with six beloved ballet stories, bound together in one beautiful new edition. Including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Coppélia & The Wayward Daughter, The Nutcracker & Other Stories is the perfect introduction to these enchanting tales & also the perfect gift for passionate fans. ...

When Dorian Gray discovers the devastating power of his good looks, his wholesome existence gives way to a sordid life of excess, corruption & worse. But hidden away in his attic is a portrait whose surface tells a different story... ...

Classic grand adventure in the style of… Nope, hang on. This is the book that set the style. If you like Michael Morpurgo or The Famous Five, you’ll love this gripping tale of spies & secrets. When their father is accused of spying for enemy powers, Roberta, Peter & Phyllis move to the country with their mum. Although they miss their dad, they love their little cottage & the adventures they have on the railway – like preventing a train crash! But will they ever find out what really happened to their dad, & be able to prove his innocence? An all-time favourite tale of spies & adventure Full of excitement, yet with a cosy classic feel Big themes of family, loyalty & being brave Edith Nesbit also wrote Five Children & It winterwarmers fathers-day 160616 strong-female-characters classics-1116 mothers-day-17 ...

When their father is accused of being a spy, Roberta, Peter & Phyllis are forced to move to a house in the country with their mother. Though they miss their father, they come to love their new home & have many exciting adventures. Then, with the help of an Old Gentleman, they prove their father’s innocence & the family is reunited at last. ...