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Tales From Under The Marula Tree
A delightful collection of African-inspired animal tales filled with mischievous characters, clever tricks, unexpected adventures and plenty of laughter.
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Stories of Courage, Laughter and Hope
This series has stories of friendship, family, heroic kids and difficult choices that might make you laugh, cry or help you feel good about yourself. They offer some answ...
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Classic Tales by Charles Dickens
In this special collection of Dickens’ most famous tales; including Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, Nicholas Nickleby and The Old Curiosity Shop, you...
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Feel Good Stories
This collection is a reminder that while the headlines often focus on what’s broken, there are quietly powerful stories unfolding all around us – stories of people choosi...
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Classic Ghost Stories
This October, we’re swapping lightbulbs for candlelight as we dive into a collection of eerie tales from Classic Ghost Stories by Miles Kelly – stories that whisper, wand...
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Stories of Kindness and Courage
Inspired by the gentle wisdom of Pope Francis, this collection of beautiful stories captures the power of kindness, courage and compassion, showing how even the smallest...
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Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids
Buckle up, young explorers, adventure is calling! In this series, you will meet daring inventors, unsung heroes, outrageous animals and mind-bending mysteries – all 100 %...
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Tales of Magic and Enchantment
Step into a realm where magic weaves through every page and timeless tales beckon the imagination. In this series, Eric and Lucy Kincaid present a mesmerising collection...
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