Synopsis: Following Sterlings spectacularly successful launch of its childrens classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the worlds beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at an incomparable price. The discovery of a neglected garden transforms the life of a sullen and unloved little girl-and everyone around…

Synopsis: Homers epic tale of the warrior Odysseuss decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply and beautifully retold, with all the drama intact. Young readers will thrill at Odysseuss adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; the enchantress Circe, who turns his crew into pigs; and the angry sea god Poseidon.

Synopsis: A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it's an irresistible tale of ingenuity.

Synopsis: Beastie Bloopers, Fiddle-de-Riddles, Creepy Critters, Tongue Twisters, and so much more: filled with hundreds of jokes of every type, this hilarious compilation is sure to tickle the funny bone and have kids screaming with laughter for hours on end. What should you wear when you go to the beach with a monster? Sunscream. How fast do happy bikers ride? Ten smiles per hour--and there are even more smiles than that in here.

Synopsis: On the coldest night in memory, Henry Yewbeam's cousin Zeke tricks him into using the Time Twister, a beautiful marble full of shining colours that draws him into the future. In January 2002, Charlie meets Henry reappearing at Bloor's in the twenty-first century, and realises Henry's cousin is none other than old Ezekiel Bloor. Charlie and Fidelio are joined by Cook and the Flames in their attempts to hide Henry from Ezekiel's spies. But Manfred…

Synopsis: Featuring more than 1,500 images that bring the story of the past to life through a detailed timeline, this visual world history book helps children navigate the influences, patterns, and connections between historical events, beginning with prehistory and running up to the Arab Spring. Budding historians will learn about the history of humans across the world in History Year by Year. Spreads highlight major historical eras including the…

Synopsis: "Best friends Lily and Jess love animals. So it's a dream come true when they discover Friendship forest-a secret world where all the animals can talk! But the creatures of the forest need their help. Can the girls rescue baby bunny Lucy Longwhiskers from the wicked witch Grizelda?" --Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: "Lily and Jess are invited to the Friendship Forest fair! But Grizelda the witch wants to spoil everyone's fun, and tells the Boggits to trick little Molly Twinkletail into running away from the party. It's up to the girls to find her - but where in Friendship Forest would a tiny mouse hide?" --Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: "Goldie the magical cat has invited Lily, Jess and kitten Bella Tabbypaw for a sleepover! The girls can't wait to spend a night in Friendship Forest, but little Bella decides to go exploring - with the Boggits! Lily and Jess must find her - but will Grizelda the witch get there first?" --Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me! Lily and Jess are delighted to return to their friends in Friendship Forest. But wicked witch Grizelda has some scary new helpers - dragons! When Grizelda's ice dragon casts a spell on the Flufftail family, they can't use the Shining House to spread sunshine through the forest. Can Lily and Jess help Sophie Flufftail fix the Shining House and get her family back?

Synopsis: Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me! It's a beautiful day in Friendship Forest, and Goldie has invited Lily and Jess to the Rushy River boat race! But when wicked witch Grizelda sends her sand dragon to turn the Prickleback family to stone, it's up to the girls and Emily Prickleback to find a way to change them back and save the river!

Synopsis: Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me! Lily and Jess are needed in Friendship Forest! Wicked witch Grizelda is causing trouble again with her new helpers, four messy animals from the Witchy Wastes. And when Grizelda casts a spell, little Olivia Nibblesqueak the hamster thinks she's a messy creature just like them! Can Jess and Lily find a spell to make Olivia herself again?

Synopsis: Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me! Evie Scruffypup loves surprises, but when horrid witch Grizelda casts a spell to make her act like a naughty creature, all her surprises become nasty! Can Lily and Jess undo the spell before Blossom Day is ruined?

Synopsis: Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!! Mean witch Grizelda has used her horrid magic on poor Chloe Slipperslide. Now the little otter can't help being naughty - and starts hiding all the shiny things in Friendship Forest! Can Lily and Jess find all Chloe's favourite things and break the spell?

Synopsis: Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me! Little lamb Grace Woollyhop is busy getting ready for a concert at Harmony Hall - until wicked witch Grizelda casts a spell on her! Now instead of making music, Grace just wants to make trouble! Can Jess and Lily break the spell in time for the concert?

Synopsis: "Wicked witch Grizelda has cast a spell on the Memory Tree, and now all the animals in Friendship Forest are forgetting everything! Can Lily, Jess and little bear cub Hannah Honeypaw help their friends to remember?" -- Back cover.

Synopsis: "Grizelda the horrid witch has used her mean magic on the Laughter Tree and now none of the animals are having any fun! Can Lily, Jess and tiny dormouse Freya Snufflenose bring laughter back to Friendship Forest?" -- Back cover.