Puffin The Raven's Children Yakovleva Yulia

Roberta, Peter and Phyllis live a lovely life in a lovely London villa with their lovely mother and father. But all that will change • When Father is taken away unexpectedly, they have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country • The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself • Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father • Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance

"Дети железной дороги" Эдит Несбит - одна из самых популярных классических историй всех времен, с замечательным вступлением от автора многомиллионного бестселлера Жаклин Уилсон • Когда отца неожиданно забирают, Роберте, Питеру, Филлис и их матери приходится оставить свою комфортную жизнь в Лондоне и переехать жить в маленький коттедж за городом. Дети ищут утешения на близлежащей железнодорожной станции и заводят дружбу с носильщиком Перксом и самим начальником станции. Каждый день Роберта, Питер и Филлис бегут по полю к железнодорожным путям и машут проходящему лондонскому поезду, передавая свою любовь отцу. Они и не подозревают, что добрый пожилой джентльмен-пассажир, который машет им в ответ, владеет ключом к исчезновению их отца • Книга на английском языке

At the end of Five Children and It the five children promised not to ask the Psammead for another wish as long as they lived, but expressed a half wish to see it again some time. They find 'it' again in a pet shop in Camden Town, and their magic adventures start over again • 'It' leads them to a magic amulet - half of it actually - which they use it to try and find the other half. It takes them back to ancient Egypt and Babylon. The Queen of Babylon visits them in London, bringing all her ancient customs with her - which is awkward. They visit the lost continent of Atlantis. They see Julius Caesar in the flesh. But none of these adventures run smoothly, and if they forget the 'word of power' or lose the amulet, what in the world will happen to them?

The Little Girl and the Tiny Doll by Aingelda Ardizzone and illustrated by Edward Ardizzone has been delighting generations of children • There was once a tiny doll who belonged to a girl who did not care for dolls. One day when the little girl was shopping in the supermarket with her mother, she threw the tiny doll into a deep freeze. So the tiny doll had to stay there, cold and lonely, and frightened by people shuffling all the food round her. But someone came along who felt sorry for her, and thought of ways to make her happier, so the tiny doll began to smile again • Reissued in 'A Puffin Book' series of Puffin modern classics, this simple story with charming black and white drawings by Edward Ardizzone is a perfect book for young children

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike • 'I've stolen a garden,' she said very fast. 'It isn't mine. It isn't anybody's. Nobody wants it, nobody cares for it, nobody ever goes into it. Perhaps everything is dead in it already; I don't know.' • After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle's gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden somewhere in the grounds that no one is allowed to enter. Then Mary uncovers an old key in a flowerbed - and a gust of magic leads her to the hidden door. Slowly she turns the key and enters a world she could never have imagined • Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Manchester

The Worst Witch All At Sea is the fourth of Jill Murphy's classic, much-loved The Worst Witch series, the original story of life at a magical boarding school, perfect for readers aged 5-9. Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches • Mildred is in deep water on the school trip! • Mildred Hubble, the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, can't bear to leave behind her beloved cat, Tabby, when the class goes for a week beside the seaside. But keeping Tabby leads Mildred into yet more trouble • Jill Murphy was born in London in 1949. From a very early age she was drawing and writing stories, and was already putting books together (literally, with a stapler) by the time she was six

The third hilarious accidental diary from Billie Upton Green (don't call her BUG!) • "Ideal for fans of Tom Gates, or Pamela Butchart's books . . . a wonderful new series" - The Week Junior • "Fun, funny, inclusive and warm-hearted, these books are pure, cheery joy" - Sophie Anderson • There's an exciting addition to the Upton Green family (and it's not whatever Mr Paws has left on the living room carpet...) • But getting a new little sister isn't nearly as straightforward as Billie expects. Why are there so many rules? It's been weeks and weeks, and she still hasn't been able to hold the baby up at Show & Tell • Luckily, the school musical is in full swing, giving Billie the perfect distraction. She just needs to watch out for Painy Janey, who has her eyes on the main part and doesn't care what gets in her way

The Worst Witch Saves the Day is the fifth adventure in the much-loved Worst Witch series by Jill Murphy, in which lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in trouble once again. She is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches • 'What this cat needs is to pull himself together!' • Something is up at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches: Mildred Hubble's new form teacher is really weird. Or is she? Investigating isn't easy, especially when Mildred's potions go wrong, the class know-it-all insists on being 'helpful' and her beloved cat is having a nervous breakdown • Jill Murphy started putting books together (literally with a stapler), when she was six. The Worst Witch was first published in 1974 and this much-loved classic has been enjoyed by readers for more than 30 years

The Hero Pup is a heartwarming and uplifting story from Megan Rix, bestselling author of The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs, The Bomber Dog and A Soldier's Friend • 'For now Patch is just a Helper Pup,' Joe said. 'But one day . . .' • Eleven-year-old Joe is dreading his first Christmas without Dad • But then Mum suggests they volunteer for Helper Dogs and train puppies to help people in need • Joe has always wanted a dog and when he meets golden Labrador Patch he knows he's found him. With Joe's love and training, can Patch go from playful pupy to heroic helper - and mend Joe's broken heart along the way? • A classic-in-the-making, Megan Rix takes little-known true stories of animal heroes and turns them into must-have heartwarming stories for 8+ readers, perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Sarah Lean

The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning • Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his enemies • Brilliantly introduced by bestselling author John Boyne

The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning • Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his enemies

The complete collection of the classic Borrowers stories by Mary Norton • Arietty Clock isn't your typical little girl. Although she is little. Very little, in fact • She's a Borrower. She lives with her family in a large house that isn't technically theirs- it belongs to the 'human beans' • Arietty and her father, Pod, spend their days borrowing the human beans' possessions- her father is very good at borrowing. He can scale curtains using a hatpin and bring back a doll's teacup without breaking it! • The Borrowers are very happy with their life and borrowing ways