Freya is an ordinary girl living in modern Britain, but with a twist: people still worship the Viking gods. She's caught in her parents' divorce, and shuttling between bickering adults is no fun. One evening, stuck with her dad on his night shift at the British Museum, she is drawn to the Lewis Chessmen and Heimdall's Horn. Unable to resist, she blows the horn, waking three chess pieces from their enchantment; the slaves Roskva and Alfi, and Snot the Berserk. They are all summoned to Asgard, land of the Viking gods, and told th... read more
If you're like most readers, you're probably wondering just how Andy and Terry met. Well, it's a long story, but a pretty exciting one, and it's mostly true! Come on up, choose a hammock, and they'll tell you all about it (just don't go in the maze - they're still ironing out a few bugs...)
The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel and audiobook for children performed by David Walliams and Matt Lucas. This wonderful story is told by two of Britains best loved comedians and the characters from David's book spring to life with fantastic voices and characters galore that will make you laugh out loud. READ BY DAVID WALLIAMS and MATT LUCAS "Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well!" Chloe sees Mr Stink every day, but she's never sp... read more
Now on audio CD - this is the fourth mega-selling instalment in the hilarious "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series. Greg's mom has a vision of 'family togetherness' that really doesn't sound a whole lot of fun. But there's a brand-new addition to the Heffley family to contend with and it looks like Greg might be outnumbered. It could be a real dog of a summer ...Unabridged on 2 x CDs, this title is read by Ramon de Ocampo.
This title includes seven episodes from the hugely popular all-new animated series featuring Fireman Sam and his friends from Pontypandy - as seen on TV. It includes "Paper Plane Down Hot", "Cold Running Sniffer Dog"; "Perilous Path"; "The New Hero Next Door"; "Santa Overboard"; "Best Foot Forward"; and, "Baa Baa Baby".
This work features favourite stories, songs and rhymes to join in and have fun with! It is a fantastic selection of songs, stories and nursery rhymes from the BBC radio series, "Listen and Play!" Join in with actions, words and games. The stories featured in this work include: "On the Farm"; "The Animal Fair"; "Beside the Seaside"; "Down at the Station"; and, "The Wheels on the Bus". There's over an hour of listening for everyone to enjoy - ideal for playtime, bedtime or in the car!
Classic picture book available for the first time on CD, narrated by Roger McGough and Juliet Stevenson. Five of Eric Carle's picture book texts collected together on cassette, with music. The stories are: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me The Very Quiet Cricket The Mixed Up Chameleon I See a Song
This title presents ten of the most popular stories from the tracks of the "Television" series as told by Eric Thompson: "Dougal's Experiment" (in which he does some very complicated arithmetic); "A Starry Night" (in which Dylan finds a missing star); "The Moody Concerto" (in which Brian and Dylan try their hand at music); "Dougal's Adventure" (in which Dougal goes on the roundabout); "The Stiff Necked Heliotropes" (in which Dougal deals with a horticultural problem); "The Birds School" (in which Mr MacHenry teaches the birds how t... read more
The Five have a Mystery to Solve ...Whispering Island - another mysterious place, with a million stories sorrounding it ...Is it haunted? The Five are intrigued, but scared, too. Are they brave enough to go there and find out ...In Five Go Down to the Sea, the Five are on the trail of whoever deliberately lured a ship on to treacherous rocks on the Cornish coast. Somebody is flashing lights from the old tower on stormy nights - and the Famous Five sense danger. But can they solve this mystery safely?
This is a fun collection of 25 bright, cheerful and upbeat rhymes, simple rhythmic clapping games and gentle lullabies set to an original score. All-time favourite pre-school playgroup songs featuring musical influences from around the world. Running time approx. 40 minutes. CD tracks: The Wheels On The Bus Go Round the World Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush A Sailor Went to Sea Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Down by the Station Eenie Meenie Mackeracka Hey Diddle Diddle Incy Wincy Spider One, Two, Buckle My Shoe Jack and Jill Pa... read more
A girl runs away from home - and it's up to the Seven to find her. Jack's little sister Susie is up to her usual tricks - but she can't put the Seven off the trail of clues. Can they track down Elizabeth, and discover who stole the money from her school?
This title features four favourite fairy tales, read by Lenny Henry and Sheridan Smith. It includes: "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", "Puss in Boots", and "Snow White". Young children are sure to love these four stories, full of magic and fun.
Includes six episodes from the hit TV series with music and sound effects - "Noddy Helps Out"; "Master Tubby's Opposite Day"; "Noddy Needs Some Medicine"; "Noddy and the Voice of Plod"; "Noddy Has a Difficult Day"; and, "Good Neighbour Noddy".
It's holiday time on Mouse Island! On Halloween, it seemed like everyone was out to get me! My cousin Trap kept pulling scary pranks on me. And then my nephew Benjamin dragged me to a graveyard to do research for a book, where I met a very spooky mouse who tried to lock me up in her coffin! On Christmas, my favorite nephew Benjamin and I were planning to trim the tree and eat lots of delicious holiday Cheesy Chews. But then disaster struck! My mouse hole caught on fire! Holey cheese, this was turning out to be the worst Christmas ... read more
I'm Geronimo Stilton. I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. In my next two adventures I try to keep a legendary gem hidden in the heart of the Amazon jungle from falling into the wrong paws and search the subway tunnels of New Mouse City for the latest ghost haunting, only to find the fright of my life - the ghost turned out to be a cat!
It's Angelina's birthday and there's going to be a party. But when Angelina breaks her bike while racing her best friend, Alice, she thinks the day is ruined. There is, however, a solution to the problem and Angelina's birthday turns out to be the happiest - and the most surprising - one ever.
Paris, France, is the fanciest city in the world. When Ms. Glass tells the class that the new student is from Paris, Nancy cannot believe her luck. Nancy brushes up on her fanciest French words. She is ready to make a new "ami." (In French that means friend.) But Robert would rather talk about horses than the Eiffel Tower. Robert may not be as fancy as Nancy, but that doesn't mean they can't have fun!
Get ready for the biggest NEW publishing phenomena of 2007! "So you won't keep anything from me again?" He put his hand to his chest. "Cross my heart and hope to die.""Okay then. Though you don't actually have a heart," she said. "I know.""And technically, you've already died.""I know that too.""Just so we're clear." Stephanie's uncle Gordon is a writer of horror fiction. But when he dies and leaves her his estate, Stephanie learns that while he may have written horror, it certainly wasn't fiction. Pursued by evil forces intent ... read more
James knelt down in front of the hole and poked his head and shoulders inside. He crawled in. He kept on crawling.'This isn't a hole,' he thought excitedly. 'It's a tunnel.' Poor James has lived miserably with his two beastly aunts ever since the day his parents were eaten up by an angry rhinoceros. Then something very peculiar happens, something so magical that it completely changes James's wretched existence. And he embarks on an amazing and unbelievable journey.
A vibrant new look for backlist favourites available for the first time on CD. 'Go and stand in the corner', Mrs Winter said. Then I got cross, and I saw red, and I put the Magic Finger on Mrs Winter good and strong, and almost at once