Children’s Classics

A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime.

Top-class authors and illustrators bring their brilliant stories to the severely struggling reader in these hi-lo dyslexia-friendly tales with a reading age of 6

When Anne Shirley erupts into their lives the Cuthberts little guess how fond they will become of the skinny red-haired orphan. Both entertained and exasperated by her constant chatter and imaginings they soon find it hard to remember what Green Gables was like without its irrepressible adopted daughter.

An entertaining laugh-out-loud tale of school life bullies and bugs from Spectre Collectors author Barry Hutchison.

A gripping historical tale set during World War One. Orphans Bert and Frank are sent as cheap labour to the colonies in Australia but are separated before they arrive. When the Great War calls on ANZAC soldiers to raid Gallipoli will the brothers find each other? Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 9

Kindness is key in this funny new family drama from perennial bestseller and award-winning author Anne Fine.

A fun caper from a popular author with brilliant illustrations from the master of creepy black-and-white inky doodles Chris Mould. Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7

The second of two volumes which contain the complete collection of Beatrix Potters much-loved tales.

Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with Barrington Stokes SEN short fiction. Bench has been specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of 6 and is fully illustrated throughout.

An alien chicken bent on exterminating Earth is disarmed by the power of friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson.

A touching and compelling tale of a young girls love for her horse. Brilliantly illustrated in soft and sensitive black and white by the fabulously talented Gary Blythe this is sure to delight all young pony fans. Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8

Tense thriller. Rob must use all his bomb-defusing skills when he comes up against an explosive in a school. Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers of 10

Exhilirating action meets heart-pounding suspense in this action-packed final instalment of a popular trilogy. A sure-fire favourite for Marvel fans and ideal for readers of Muchamore and Horowitz.

Exhilarating action meets heart-pounding suspense in this sequel to 2015s popular Bulletcatcher as Troys adventure as a super-gifted member of SPEAR continues. A sure-fire favourite for Marvel fans and ideal for readers of Muchamore and Horowitz. Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8

First title in an action-packed trilogy from bestselling Chris Bradford. They say you cant outrun a bullet - what if you could stop one? Troy discovers an unusual ability when hes caught up in a terrorist attack. Exhilarating action meets heart-pounding suspense in the first title of this trilogy.

When a majestic whale is stranded near their Scottish hometown Tulsi and Satchen must summon all their courage to save it in this thrilling adventure from Jasbinder Bilan.

This is the tale of how a little girl named Fern with the help of a friendly spider saved her pig Wilbur from the usual fate of nice fat little pigs.

The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years and the magical events described in C.

The treasured fairy tales of Oscar Wilde in a stunning gift edition featuring exquisite illustrations by the celebrated artist Philippe Jullian with an afterword by Wildes son Vyvyan Holland. 

A lively and compelling novel published to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeares death. Brilliantly illustrated throughout and jam-packed with quizzes art tasks and other fun activities to spark a love of Shakespeare in young readers.

Roll up! Roll up! The Shortbread Family Circus is in town! Introducing the first tale in The Big Top Mysteries an exciting new series from Alexander McCall Smith and illustrator Sam Usher.

A ground-breaking experiment at a new research farm quickly grows out of control in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith.

New girl Hattie hopes a scarecrow will protect her den at school but she soon realises she cant control him . A darkly comic tale from acclaimed author Nicola Skinner.

The discovery of a long-lost carving sparks new friendships and unmasks a villainous plot in this captivating adventure from former Childrens Laureate Wales Eloise Williams

Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with Barrington Stokes SEN short fiction. Date with Danger has been specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of 6 and is fully illustrated throughout.

Home Alone meets Adrian Mole in this hilarious madcap adventure from bestselling author Jo Simmons.

When Franks hiccups just wont STOP they get him into all kinds of trouble in this madcap caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons.

Action-packed follow-up to Killing Ground this is an enthralling trilogy of spine-tingling spooky adventures with a sporty twist from a master of footie fiction for kids.

Historical fiction from the author of Horrible Histories series about a fascinating historical figure. Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8

How will a group of teenagers react when they are offered £1000 to give up their mobile phone in Keren Davids thought-provoking story of perspective and influence.