General

In 1946, the Fox-Talbot family eagerly return to Hartgrove Hall, their beloved home in rural Dorset. But the once grand house and estate have fallen into near-ruin and bankruptcy looms. The three brothers plan to save the house together, though eighteen-year-old Harry's heart lies with music and he devotes ...

The Famous Five are off to the welsh mountains for a holiday where skiing - and trouble - await. There's something mysterious about the old house near their chalet and the Five plan to investigate..

A caravan holiday for the Famous Five is bound to be an adventure! And when they stumble across a circus troupe, the gang are thrilled. But some of the circus people have more sinister plans than just clowning around ...

"Spook-trains in the dead of night! They seem to vanish into thin air -- where do they go? The Famous Five follow the tracks -- and discover a very unusual, underground destination!"--P. [4] of cover.

"The Famous Five have made a new friend -- a pilot! But he has disappeared with top secret equipment. The Five can't believe it -- is Jeff a traitor?"--P. [4] of cover.

Mystery Moor isn't called by that name for nothing - as the Five are about to discover! There's something dangerous out there, and the gang mean to find out what it is, but they need some help. The travellers camped on the moor are no use - in fact, they're downright unfriendly. So the Famous Five have ...

Siblings Julian, Dick and Anne are spending the Easter school holidays with their cousin George at her parents’ house, Kirrin Cottage. After a tree falls on the house, the four children are sent to Smuggler's Top, the home of Mr. Lenoir, a fellow-scientist of George's father, Uncle Quentin. Smuggler's ...

"Is there any truth in the stories surrounding Whispering Island? When the Famous Five are stranded on the island, they start to investigate -- and find they're not the only ones . . ."--P. [4] of cover.

"The Famous Five are on holiday in horse-drawn caravans -- and they've discovered a ruined castle nearby! But the castle isn't empty -- the Famous Five have seen a desperate face at the tower window! Who is hiding in the castle?"--Page 4 of cover.

"George is very cross when a spoilt American girl arrives at Kirrin Cottage in the middle of the night -- dressed in disguise! But this is no time for George to be jealous -- Berta is hiding from kidnappers and only the Famous Five can protect her!."--Page 4 of cover.

"Why does an escaped convict send a message to Dick in the dead of the night? And what can the strange message mean? The police refuse to help -- so the Famous Five must find out for themselves . . ."--P. [4] of cover.

Camping again! This time the gang of Five have pitched their tent near an old ruined cottage - which looks as though it's been abandoned for years! When Anne hears strange noises at night - coming from the cottage - the others don't believe her ...Until they see the ghostly lights. All of a sudden camping ...

First book in the series about the "Famous Five", Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy the dog.

Unexplored dungeons and the possibility of hidden treasure - the Five can hardly believe their ears. But they're not the only ones interested in what lies beneath the site of old Finneston Castle.

What is Uncle Quentin up to on Kirrin Island? He will not let the Famous Five visit, but he is not alone on Kirrin Island, for someone is watching his every move.

"Who's been on George's island? And what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin island? The Famous Five think they're on the trail of smuggles -- until they hear a child scream. . . "--Backc over.

When Alice Dent gets a cold, she has no idea how much trouble it's about to cause. Because this is no ordinary cold: it comes with some seriously extraordinary side-effects. But when the scary Best Minister for Everything Nicely Perfect tries to take her away, she realizes her troubles are only just beginning ...

Celebrating 150 years of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

When a mysterious runaway van crashes into St Smithen's on the first day of the new school year, Poppy knows it's going to be an action-packed term! With the Christmas holidays looming, secrets lurking in every corner and rumours of a dangerous beast on the loose, Poppy must unravel her biggest mystery yet.

The wonderfully contrary, strong-willed, angry, misunderstood Mary Lennox. When Mary Lennox is sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle, everybody says she is the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen.