Helen Paiba

This book presents a rich and varied selection of thrilling adventure stories by some of the very best writers for children. It is perfect for reading alone or reading aloud — and for dipping into time and time again.

This work is a rich and varied selection of marvellously magical stories by some of the very best writers for children. It is perfect for reading alone or reading aloud — and for dipping into time and time again. It includes: The mermaid who lost her crown; Pillipippa's magic broom; The gigantic badness; Sam Pig finds a fortune; and, The boy with two shadows.

This colleciton features stories of fairy castles and ships that fly, and dragons and princesses. There are stories from the past and present, and from around the world.

This is a collection of 20 amusing stories from around the world, with stories from the past and from the present, and both classic tales and those less familiar.