Egmont

Noman is the brilliant and compelling epic climax of The Noble Warriors trilogy from hugely successful Hollywood screenwriter and author: William Nicholson.In a fortress-monastery on an island live the legendary warriors of the Nomana. The age of the Noble Warriors is over. But questions about the Nomana remain unanswered. Seeker, Morning Star and the Wildman's journeys will lead them to question their loyalties and those they thought they loved. Seeker is relentless in his mission to find out who the assassin is. Morning Star is engulfed by a dark force that threatens her life. And the Wildman is betrayed by someone he thought was a true friend. The three are about to discover the secret behind the Nomana. But not before they realise their enemies are closer than they think... This is an epic fantasy of far-reaching significance.

My naughty little sister is very bad, but sometimes she can be good. She helps Grannie to make a Christmas pudding, and she even teaches Bad Harry to be good so that he's allowed to wear his new red coat! Has my naughty little sister changed?

Kestrel can't stand the structure and rules of Aramanth. In defiance, she climbs the wooden tower known as the wind singer and brings the wrath of the Chief Examiner on her family. Her beloved father is taken, and only Kestrel and her twin brother Bowman can save him... and themselves.

Suddenly and unexpectedly the city of Aramanth is attacked and burned, and the Manth people taken into slavery. Only Kestrel is free. She seeks to find her beloved brother Bowman, and vows revenge on her family's captors. The hunter is about to become the hunted.

In the time of cruelty, the Manth people march back to their homeland. They grow weak with starvation. Ira Hath, the prophetess, is the only one who knows the way — but she is dying. Bowman eagerly awaits his calling to join the Singer people, but when his sister Kestrel, is taken by bandits he must use his powers to find her.

Night Monkey and Day Monkey's worlds are as different as night and day When they each spend time in each other's opposite worlds, they learn a lot. In laughing at each other's misunderstandings they learn to be the best of friends. The CD includes a reading of this funny story to an original soundtrack, action games to join in with, and an original song.

This is a classic retelling of St George and the Dragon from a well-loved author and a illustrator pairing 'Now, dragon', said the Boy imploringly. 'You've got to fight him some time or other you know, 'cos he's St George and you're the dragon. Better get it over, and then we can go on with the sonnets.'Everyone knows St. George has to do battle with the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply won't fight St George? It is a funny story of bravery, friendship and derring-do — gently told and beautifully illustrated.

Three favourtie animal tales in one volume to treasure, from the hugely popular Jill Tomlinson. Growing up can be lots of fun... Swing from the treetops with Pongo the mischievous gorilla. Play in the snow with Otto the furry penguin chick. Meet Pim the aardvark who's a very curious little thing.

Three fantastic animal stories in one volume! Jo-Jo the Melon Donkey — Jo-Jo is a donkey, and he does not like it, not one bit. Every day, he works hard selling melons on the streets of Venice. Then, one dark night, Jo-Jo discovers that it is up to him to save the city from the sea. Conker — When Nick's grandmother decides to help him become Conker Champion of Jubilee Park, she sends him off to find some special conkers from Cotter's Yard. There, he discovers a half-starved dog. Will Nick be able to rescue him? Colly's Barn — Annie's father wants to demolish the old barn and build a new one. But what will happen to all the birds that nest there? Then something amazing happens which shows the birds are wiser than anyone had imagined.

Sunflower Valley is going to stage its very first athletics tournament, complete with a special machine event! Bob, Wendy and the team are building a Sunflower Valley Stadium, but they need some special help — Gripper and Grabber — a crane and excavator, are very excited about joining Bob and the team.But what will happen when Wendy leaves Bob to join the athletics team and Gripper and Grabber go missing in Sunflower Valley?

From things you can eat to animals you might meet, this delightful Winnie-the-Pooh book introduces children to many wonderful words.As Pooh and his friends picnic and play, your child can learn simple words by lifting the flaps and pointing to the things in the pictures.There are also 36 flashcards, each with a wonderful word, and tips for parents on to how to encourage more learning fun!

It's nearly Christmas day and Little Miss Christmas needs a break after wrapping Christmas presents all year, so she asks Father Christmas and Mr Christmas to wrap the last few instead. But will they finish them in time?

From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo comes «Friend or Foe». Evacuated from London, David and Tucky feel like the war is a long way away from their new life in the countryside. Then one night the skyline of the moor is lit up with gun flashes, and the distant crump of bombing miles away brings the war back to them and shatters their new-found peace. When a German bomber crashes, the boys feel they should hate the airmen inside. But one of them saves David's life...

Designed to give children a head-start before starting school, this title features learning exercises that are introduced by their favourite characters — Thomas and Friends, Mr Men and Winnie-the-Pooh.

In 1914, Joey, a young farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges towards the enemy, witnessing the horror of the frontline. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him.

Designed to give children a head-start before starting school, this title features learning exercises that are introduced by their favourite characters — Thomas and Friends, Mr Men and Winnie-the-Pooh.

Intended for children, this title contains early learning exercises that are introduced by characters such as Thomas and friends, Mr Men and Winnie-the-Pooh.

Life on the Sicily Isles in 1907 is bleak and full of hardship. Laura's twin brother, Billy, disappears, and then a storm devastates everything. It seems there's little hope... that is until the Zanzibar is wrecked on the island's rocks and everything changes.

This is an exciting adventure and friendship story by a much-loved, award winning author. Gracie and her friend, Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then, they find a message in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a lovely friendship with him, but when the children get stranded on Samson Island they don't know whether to believe the birdman's story that the island is cursed. Set on a remote island against the backdrop of World War I, this story will captivate and delight young readers.

This is a gripping historical adventure by a much-loved and award winning author. It is World War II and Jo stumbles on a dangerous secret: Jewish children are being smuggled away from the Nazis, close to his mountain village in Spain. Now, German soldiers have been stationed at the border. Jo must get word to his friends that the children are trapped. The slightest mistake could cost them their lives.

Shabba me whiskers This is barking bonkers... Well, that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum and the hideous Billy William the Third are once more mucking things up for everyone. They're a-schemin' and a-hatchin' an' making their bad plans up on Goblin Mountain. Can the wise old man Friday O'Leary and the small girl Polly make it past the Three Impossible Challenges of Goblin Mountain and save the town from a fate worse than something very bad indeed? In an epic tale of courage, valour and plain idiocy only one thing is sure: The truth is a lemon meringue!

This is a classic story from one of our best-loved authors. Gemma doesn't believe a chicken could have written a book — chickens can't even read! But here in front of them is The True Story of Harrowing Farm, and its scratchy pages definitely look, well, chickeny. It is an epic tale of cruelty and bravery, the story of a chicken who flies frillions of miles, reaching the heights of intergalactic superstardom, to try to save us humans.

Apollo the Swallow and Chack the Blackbird meet in the garden as fledglings when they are both learning to fly. Apollo explains that he is practising flying to Africa — but Chack doesn't believe him. Chack tells Apollo that the blossom on his favourite tree will eventually turn into orange berries — Apollo doesn't believe him. But, with the inevitable turning of the seasons, both birds learn to believe the other — and cement their friendship forever.

Once upon a time, there was a deep, dark forest, where monstrous trees groaned, terrible beasties moaned and wiggly woos waited to tickle your toes. Nobody ever went there until... Sir Charlie Stinkysocks, his good grey mare and his pet cat Envelope decide the time has come for a really big adventure. Sir Charlie packs his best sword and his sandwiches and off he goes, over the hills and far away, until he gets to the deep, dark forest. Sir Charlie doesn't flinch when he meets the beasties, or the dragon, or the wily witch, but when he comes across the princess, he realises he's met his match!