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Leo SuperHero - A Sunday Morning Adventure
TheBrothers - 2013
His cat, Milkshake, wakes him up and leads him to the kitchen where he finds something special. This is the beginning of Leo and Milkshake’s short adventure in the house and the back yard. This is a wonderful story for children.The story teaches children the importance of patience and love of others (they will meet a cat that does not always chase mice) and they will learn how Leo improvises, creatively using objects that he has learnt about.
The Sea Egg
Lucy M. Boston - 1967
A sea triton hatches from a special egg-shaped stone, to both the expectation and amazement of two little English school boys on holiday at the coast.
Darling Charming and the Horse of a Different Color: A Little Sir Gallopad Story
Suzanne Selfors - 2015
At Ever After High, some students are paired with companion creatures; some aid them in their quests to fulfill their destinies, while others offer the kind of friendships you find only in fairytales. Darling Charming loves riding her horse, Sir Gallopad, who has the ability to camouflage himself by changing colors! But Sir Gallopad hasn't always felt so special. Read this original short story about how Darling got her enchanting pet horse.
My Mum's From Planet Pluto
Gwyneth Rees - 2007
She's fine now, and she's even landed a big new job as a head teacher. The problem is, she's head of his new school! It's so embarrassing—everyone is going to tease him. But then things get even tougher for Daniel. With his father abroad, his mum stops taking the medication that prevents her illness coming back. As she starts behaving more and more weirdly, Daniel realizes that something is terribly wrong—and that he is the only person who can help her.
The Hundred and One Dalmatians / The Starlight Barking
Dodie Smith - 1956
The alert Pongo suspects a sinister neighbour, Cruella de Vil, and with Missis he sets out to find his family...The Starlight BarkingPongo and Missis are now living happily at Hell Hall with most of their puppies. One summer day a 'mysterious sleeping' begins, affecting all humans and creatures except dogs. Something tremendous seems about to happen - but will it be good or bad?
Katy
Jacqueline Wilson - 2015
She loves messing around outdoors, climbing on the garage roof, or up a tree, cycling, skateboarding, swinging.... But her life changes in dramatic and unexpected ways after a serious accident.Inspired by the classic novel, What Katy Did, Jacqueline Wilson creates an irresistible twenty-first-century heroine. Fans of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker will fall in love with Katy and her family too.
Sunshine, Sunburn and Not-So-Sweet Nothings
Karen McCombie - 2006
The Love household depart en masse for some summer fun - bringing merry mayhem in their wake.