Item category 1: Short Chapter Book

A group of scientists have gone missing in the Arctic - could this be linked to their research into global warming? Jack must face the harsh weather and a very hungry polar bear to find out.

This book contains four crazily funny stories featuring Winnie the Witch, her big black cat, Wilbur, and a supporting cast of zany characters.

Anna Hibiscus is looking forward to visiting her grandmother in Canada, where she will see snow for the first time! But before she goes, she must find suitable clothes to keep her warm in the cold winter weather, and say goodbye to the family she loves.

When Holly is given a pair of red ballet shoes by Rosa, little does she know - they are magic! She finds herself transported to the magical world of Enchantia where she meets the beautiful White Cat, who promises to be her guide. It isn't until he goes missing that Holly realises just how importa...

A frosty chill hangs over Enchantia because King Rat has turned his castle into an ice palace! He's even turned all of his servants into ice sculptures. Can Holly and the White Cat make things right before it is too late?

It's 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?

Holly is surprised to find herself in a beautiful rose garden, with her trusty guide, the White Cat nowhere to be seen. As she turns round, she sees a man picking a white rose whilst an ugly beast watches from the shadows. Holly knows that she is seeing the ballet of Beauty and the Beast unravell...

Horrid Henry finds a surefire way of wielding the remote control to ensure he always watches his programme of choice, vies with Moody Margaret to become the head of the school, shows off his prowess as a magician in the school talent show, and battles it out with Perfect Peter over who gets the g...

This is a series of family stories featuring the mishaps and shenanigans of the irrepressible 5-year-old Iggy as seen through the eyes of her big sister Flo. Funny and endearing, each chapter is a complete and satisfying story in its own right, perfect for newly-confident readers to enjoy alone, ...

This series considers the traumatic situations that young people can find themselves in, exploring likely reactions and emotions and providing useful advice.