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Hey, buster! Normal life is a total yawn. Break out of boredom with Ruby Redfort, the super-awesome creation from multi-million-copy bestseller Lauren Child… Want to know more? Of course you do, bozo. Here’s the low-down on Ruby Redfort: she’s a genius code-cracker, a daring detective, and...

A witty and insightful book about worries, starring Clarice Bean. Created by Children's Laureate Lauren Child and read by Claire Skinner, star of the BBC's 'Outnumbered'. It's the worry you hadn't even thought to worry about that should worry you the most. At least that's how it looks to Clarice...

This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy - Jason Reynolds conjures 10 tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life.

Do you ever think about all the animals we share our towns with? Well, they've been thinking about us. A lot. And, boy, do they have some opinions. Firstly, Duck, Mouse and Dog have decided the new coffee shop that's just invaded Redhill has to go. Old theatres should not be bulldozed to build parking lots. Ponies who sing country music should not be kept in front yards, and mouse traps should have a much more diverse range of cheeses. Oh, and Eon, the owner of the Coffee Dome, is clearly trying to brainwash the adults in town, so the animals better do something before it's too late!

Oh no – Stump's favourite splinter is missing! Can Stump's twiggy friends help him get rid of his grumpy, or will he be grumpy forever?

Dot and Dan are two mice trying to get some cheese. Will they get it? The pair go on a trip. Will there be cheese on their trip? These fun stories engage emerging listeners.

Vex is gone! We have to find him. But how? He could be anywhere. We'll have to track him down. That's impossible. Not if we work together! Mr Bambuckle and the class in room 12B are in trouble. Can they find Vex before it's too late?