Children's fiction 6-8

Funny Stories for 6 Year Olds

JOD 8.00

This bright and varied selection of wonderfully entertaining stories by some of the very best writers for children is perfect for reading alone or aloud—and for dipping into time and time again...

Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner… and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on. Then something inexplicable happens. World-famo..

Gardening for Beginners

JOD 11.00

A charming introduction to gardening for absolute beginners, with simple instructions for plants that anyone can grow - even without a garden. Step-by-step illustrated instructions show children how to grow flowers, herbs and vegetables such as potatoes, lettuce and sunflowers. A wonderful introduct..

Ghost (Run Series)

JOD 8.00

Running. That's all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasons -until he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medallist who sees something in Ghost: crazy natural talent. If Ghost can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprint..

Girls at War

JOD 8.00

When Josie goes to stay with her cousin Edith, she’s glad to be starting a new life away from the shame that has haunted her family since her brother chose not to fight in the war. But Edith’s friends keep teasing a shy classmate, and when the bullying goes too far Josie faces a dilemma: if she take..

Gladiators

JOD 7.00

Gladiators were brutal fighters who risked their lives in one of the deadliest sports of all time. They performed to huge crowds in stadiums across the Roman Empire. Find out how these savage spectacles first began, who took part in them and how men were trained to become fighting machines...

Goal!

JOD 17.90

Goal is a series of early reading, synthetic phonics-based books for boys and girls. Kids can progress through 5 levels and cover a wide variety of football-related topics and stories. Some of these stories are written by top players, including David James and John Utaka. Goal! has a proven record o..

Great Expectations

JOD 8.00

From the timeless tale by Charles Dickens. Pip is taken to meet the eccentric Miss Havisham, a recluse since her disastrous wedding day, and her beautiful adopted daughter Estella. Pip is soon dissatisfied with his humble background. Then he learns that he has ‘great expectations’: one day, he will ..

Greek Myths for Little Children

JOD 14.50

Five famous Greek myths, specially selected and retold for younger children. Meet foolish King Midas, the wise goddess Athena and the musician Arion, find out what was inside Pandora\x27s box and discover how the hero Heracles cleaned some VERY smelly stables...

Greek Myths Magic Painting Book

JOD 7.00

An activity book filled with scenes of well-known Greek myths, from famous heroes and enchantresses to magical, many-headed monsters. Dip the brush in water and sweep it across the pages to reveal stunning colours, from golden fruit on King Midas's table to rainbow feathers on Pegasus's wings...

Green Eggs and Ham

JOD 8.00

“Do you like green eggs and ham?” asks Sam-I-am in this Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. In a house or with a mouse? In a boat or with a goat? On a train or in a tree? Sam keeps asking persistently. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as ..

Gulliver's Travels

JOD 7.00

A re-telling of the classic Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Gulliver sets off on the adventure of a lifetime - and meets miniature people, civil war and a price upon his head. Will he make it back in one piece? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme d..