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The Children's Classics Collection

16 of the Best Children's Stories Ever Written

by Stewart Ross, Saviour Pirotta, Lisa Regan, Sally Morgan, Jo Franklin, Samantha Noonan, Annabel Savery ...

Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous. These dramatic, easy-to-follow stories, charmingly illustrated with verve and humour by specially commissioned artists, deserve ... Read more

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Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous. These dramatic, easy-to-follow stories, charmingly illustrated with verve and humour by specially commissioned artists, deserve
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Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools

A Practical Guide for School Leaders

by Rob Webster, Paula Bosanquet, Sally Franklin, Matthew Parker ...

This new edition provides school leaders with a clear, evidence-informed plan to transform the deployment, practice, and preparation of teaching assistants (TAs). Drawing on real-world insights from schools that have successfully embedded the authors’ programme, it shows how to unlock TAs’ full potential and maximise their impact on inclusive teaching and learning.Structured around a proven ... Read more

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This new edition provides school leaders with a clear, evidence-informed plan to transform the deployment, practice, and preparation of teaching assistants (TAs). Drawing on real-world insights from schools that have successfully embedded the authors’ programme, it shows how to unlock TAs’ full potential and maximise their impact on inclusive teaching and learning.Structured around a proven
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Life Hacks for a Little Alien

by Alice Franklin ...

Narrated by Sally Phillips ...

Unabridged

7 hours 31 min

This charming, witty, and life-affirming novel follows Little Alien as she discovers an ancient manuscript that changes her life—lightheartedly representing what it feels like to grow up neurodivergent. Perfect for readers of Matt Haig and Shelby Van Pelt.“Climb up here, Little Alien. Sit next to me. I will tell you about life on this planet. I will tell you how it goes.”Before she thinks of ... Read more

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This charming, witty, and life-affirming novel follows Little Alien as she discovers an ancient manuscript that changes her life—lightheartedly representing what it feels like to grow up neurodivergent. Perfect for readers of Matt Haig and Shelby Van Pelt.“Climb up here, Little Alien. Sit next to me. I will tell you about life on this planet. I will tell you how it goes.”Before she thinks of
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Children's Classics Collection, The

16 of the Best Children's Stories Ever Written

by Stewart Ross, Saviour Pirotta, Lisa Regan, Sally Morgan, Jo Franklin Author, Samantha Noonan, Annabel Savery ...

Narrated by Daphne Kouma ...

Unabridged

11 hours 2 min

Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.Included in this anthology:Alice in WonderlandTreasure IslandThe Wizard of OzThe Jungle Boo... ... Read more

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Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.Included in this anthology:Alice in WonderlandTreasure IslandThe Wizard of OzThe Jungle Boo...
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Mining Men

Britain’s Last Kings of the Coalface

by Emily P Webber ...

Narrated by Esme Patey Ford ...

Unabridged

8 hours 14 min

Brought to you by Penguin.The story of the last generation of British miners: fathers and sons, brothers and comrades, big hitters and broken men, strikers and scabs.Mining Men explores how these men felt when the pits were closed and what happened next, including former miners who became factory workers, detectives, driving instructors, counsellors, the local mayor and one who even ended up ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.The story of the last generation of British miners: fathers and sons, brothers and comrades, big hitters and broken men, strikers and scabs.Mining Men explores how these men felt when the pits were closed and what happened next, including former miners who became factory workers, detectives, driving instructors, counsellors, the local mayor and one who even ended up
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Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath

A Novel

by Jennifer Holdich ...

Narrated by Clare Corbett ...

Unabridged

8 hours 52 min

Julie Tudor is not a psychopath.Julie Tudor is forty-nine and has it all: a fantastic job (well-maintained spreadsheets are the lynchpin of an efficient office), a beautiful house (some may wonder how she got the money for it, but nothing has been proved), and the man of her dreams.Julie Tudor is not a stalker.Sean is twenty-five and the love of Julie's life. The only problem is, he thinks he's in ... Read more

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Julie Tudor is not a psychopath.Julie Tudor is forty-nine and has it all: a fantastic job (well-maintained spreadsheets are the lynchpin of an efficient office), a beautiful house (some may wonder how she got the money for it, but nothing has been proved), and the man of her dreams.Julie Tudor is not a stalker.Sean is twenty-five and the love of Julie's life. The only problem is, he thinks he's in
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Mrs Spy

An evocative and exhilarating ride through 60s London, described as "The Thursday Murder Club for spies"

by M. J. Robotham ...

Narrated by Clare Corbett ...

Series series Mrs Spy
Unabridged

9 hours 59 min

Bloomsbury presents Mrs Spy by M J Robotham, read by Clare Corbett.'Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies. You won't be able to put it down' - Ava GlassGet ready for a pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud ride through 1960s London as Maggie Flynn, unexpected MI5 operative and single mum, unravels the intelligence agency's most treacherous secrets.***<... ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents Mrs Spy by M J Robotham, read by Clare Corbett.'Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies. You won't be able to put it down' - Ava GlassGet ready for a pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud ride through 1960s London as Maggie Flynn, unexpected MI5 operative and single mum, unravels the intelligence agency's most treacherous secrets.***<...
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Human Remains

The gripping new thriller from the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of In the Blink of an Eye

by Jo Callaghan ...

Narrated by Rose Akroyd ...

Unabridged

9 hours 44 min

Pre-order BODY OF LIES**, the brand-new thriller in the Kat and Lock series, coming Spring 2026.**THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS COME OUT – BUT AT WHAT COST?Fresh from successfully closing their first live case, the Future Policing Unit are called in to investigate when a headless, handless body is found on a Warwickshire farm. But as they work to identify the victim and their killer, the discovery of a ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

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Pre-order BODY OF LIES**, the brand-new thriller in the Kat and Lock series, coming Spring 2026.**THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS COME OUT – BUT AT WHAT COST?Fresh from successfully closing their first live case, the Future Policing Unit are called in to investigate when a headless, handless body is found on a Warwickshire farm. But as they work to identify the victim and their killer, the discovery of a
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Madame Matisse

The story of three remarkable, resilient women and the artist who changed their lives

by Sophie Haydock ...

Narrated by Alix Dunmore ...

Unabridged

10 hours 12 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This is the story of three women - one an orphan and refugee who finds a place in the studio of a famous French artist, the other a wife and mother who has stood by her husband for nearly forty years. The third is his daughter, caught in the crossfire between her mother and a father she adores.Amelie is first drawn to Henri Matisse as a way of escaping the conventional ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.This is the story of three women - one an orphan and refugee who finds a place in the studio of a famous French artist, the other a wife and mother who has stood by her husband for nearly forty years. The third is his daughter, caught in the crossfire between her mother and a father she adores.Amelie is first drawn to Henri Matisse as a way of escaping the conventional
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Spellbound

by Georgia Leighton ...

Narrated by Kristin Atherton ...

Unabridged

10 hours 34 min

**In this feminist reimagining of Sleeping Beauty, there’s no prince to save the day and the women at the heart of the story are their own saviors."Beautifully written and atmospheric, Spellbound is a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew." ―Sophie Keetch, author of Morgan Is My Name**In a remote castle perched atop a windswept island, a long-awaited royal heir is ... Read more

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**In this feminist reimagining of Sleeping Beauty, there’s no prince to save the day and the women at the heart of the story are their own saviors."Beautifully written and atmospheric, Spellbound is a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew." ―Sophie Keetch, author of Morgan Is My Name**In a remote castle perched atop a windswept island, a long-awaited royal heir is
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Rapture

A fierce, feminist, sexy retelling of the life of the first and only female pope

by Emily Maguire ...

Narrated by Rose Akroyd ...

Unabridged

7 hours 6 min

'A spectacular story of shape-shifting, love and faith . . . It enthralled me'JESSIE BURTON, multi-million bestselling author of The Miniaturist'Astonishing . . . a scorching vision of a book'CHARLOTTE WOOD, Booker-shortlisted author of Stone Yard Devotional'Incredible'EVIE WYLD, author of The Echoes'Bold and unexpected, Rapture buzzes with life and energy . .... ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

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'A spectacular story of shape-shifting, love and faith . . . It enthralled me'JESSIE BURTON, multi-million bestselling author of The Miniaturist'Astonishing . . . a scorching vision of a book'CHARLOTTE WOOD, Booker-shortlisted author of Stone Yard Devotional'Incredible'EVIE WYLD, author of The Echoes'Bold and unexpected, Rapture buzzes with life and energy . ....
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The Book of Guilt

by Catherine Chidgey ...

Narrated by Alison Campbell, George Naylor ...

Unabridged

13 hours 53 min

England, 1979. Vincent, Lawrence and William are the last remaining residents of a secluded New Forest home, part of the government's Sycamore Scheme. Every day, the triplets do their chores, play their games and take their medicine, under the watchful eyes of three mothers: Mother Morning, Mother Afternoon and Mother Night.Their nightmares are recorded in The Book of Dreams.Their lessons are ... Read more

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England, 1979. Vincent, Lawrence and William are the last remaining residents of a secluded New Forest home, part of the government's Sycamore Scheme. Every day, the triplets do their chores, play their games and take their medicine, under the watchful eyes of three mothers: Mother Morning, Mother Afternoon and Mother Night.Their nightmares are recorded in The Book of Dreams.Their lessons are
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