General Stories

Freddie is unremarkable - too unremarkable. He doesn't stand out in any way, and in fact teachers and fellow students keep forgetting who he is. Even his mum thinks he's a disappointment, and spends almost all her time at work, producing a TV show. After a particularly awful night when he embarra...

Uh-oh. Frank isn't doing well at school, and he has just been told off by his head teacher again. He has one last chance to prove himself: all he has to do is follow the rules on his class trip to Chiltern House, complete his worksheet and stay out of trouble. But when a girl steps out of a paint...

Do your worries ever reach dragon-like proportions? The author conveys children's thoughts and feelings with honesty and integrity. Suitable for use in Key Stage 1 and 2 PSHE classes to inspire discussions relating to confidence and feelings. This new edition of the classic picturebook about copi...

The escape plan was set and the animals of Ginger Zoo were ready to break out. It would have all gone according to plan if Llama had just been a little bit calmer.

17-year-old Julie has her future all planned out - move out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city, spend a summer in Japan. But then Sam dies. And everything changes. Desperate to hear his voice one more time, Julie calls Sam's cellphone just to listen to his voicem...

Cook can't seem to make a pie that the king likes. However, one day when Cook falls asleep, his assistants make a pie with unexpected ingredients.

One day a yak comes to visit Alfie's home. Alfie attempts to be a good host and offers the yak something to eat, but everything Alfie suggests is met with a loud 'yuck!' from the yak!

The humble earthworm plays a significant role in the environment, as all farmers and gardeners know: it aerates the soil, composts dead matter into rich humus in which seeds can germinate and plants can grow. Children love them too - especially for their wriggliness!

When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Zara loves solving mysteries and having adventures with h...

A timely and honest coming-of-age story that explores the complicated relationship between identity, culture, family, and love. Main character Zara must face Islamophobia and prejudice and navigate falling in love for the first time.