Item category 1: Short Chapter Book

Theo is good at most things. He can almost count to a thousand, knows several French words and can operate the washing machine. But he can't lie or steal. 'You must try harder', says his mother sternly. The Pincher family love to steal things. It's what they are born for! When his parents leave t...

It's party time for Alice and Leo's friend Hannah, but her birthday is turning into a disaster! Pippin the Baking Pixie is ready to help make a special cake - until the mean Nixies steal his magical baking tools. Can Alice and Leo find the tools to save Hannah's birthday party?

In the land of Tangala, legend tells of the Metamorphia - a league of sorcerers who once defied the Emperor and used their magic to create mighty Beasts. Now the New Protectors are on the trail of four such Beasts, resurrected by the witch Zuba. Our brave young heroes must travel to the four corn...

Porky Pies is always telling lies, trying to terrify his brothers and sisters into believing that the Big Bad Wolf is back. But when the biggest fibber in the litter tries to plan his most daring prank yet, the joke is on him this time. So who will have the last laugh?

Sam is age eight and three-quarters. Inside you will find 'expert' advice from Sam on how to get through a day at school. There are tips on common (and not so common) playground games, on getting the best lunches and on impressing your teachers.

Best friends Sidney and Carrie are really excited about having a joint birthday party! But excitement turns to disappointment when they can't agree about the invitations, the entertainment or even the kind of cake they'd like to have. Will the birthday party be a disaster or can the two friends f...

When fairies start getting trapped and their magic constrained, the ninjas soon realise that a new villain is at work. Can they, with the help of their two and a half wishes, get to the bottom of the problem? Or will they just be a little bit short of that extra sparkle?

When Isabel takes a fall while out on a ride, she blames River for her injury. Feeling angry and let down, Isabel refuses to fetch River and go to the Masquerade Ball. The trouble is, while she watches her friends having fun without her, someone else is watching the bond between Isabel and River ...

Zoe's thrilled to welcome a new wombat family to the zoo! But when Winnie is separated from her mum, can Zoe help the little wombat feel safe in her new home?

Rachel, Gracie and Khadijah are kayaking at the Rainbow Lake National Park. But Jack Frost's goblins have taken Yasmeen's magical paddle, and now no one can enjoy kayaking safely. The girls must find Yasmeen and get her paddle back so everyone can have fun on the water again.