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London, 1936. Gordon Comstock has declared war on the money god, and Gordon is losing the war. Nearly 30 and 'rather moth-eaten already', a poet whose one small book of verse has fallen 'flatter than any pancake', Gordon rejects money-worship and a steady job in advertising for the pursuit of creativity. But poverty soon bites, and with it his creative spirit disappears. Only his ever-faithful Rosemary can rouse him from the stupor and challenge his commitment to his chosen way of life.

The only full-length novel which Chekhov authored, The Shooting Party revolves around Olga, the pretty young daughter of a drunken worker on a country estate, and her relationships with the men in her life. Loved by Urbenin, whom she eventually marries; desired by the Count Karneyev; and adored by Zinovyev, who knows the sadness at the heart of her marriage, a murderous attack begins a spiral of alarm, mistrust, and deceit.

A beloved classic of children's literature, Emil and the Detectives follows young Emil Tischbein as he travels to Berlin, only to have his money stolen on the train. Refusing to give up, Emil teams up with a resourceful band of local children to track down the thief, leading to an exciting adventure filled with clever detective work, friendship, and courage. Fast-paced, humorous, and full of heart, Erich Kästner's timeless novel celebrates the power of teamwork, honesty, and determination.

Beautifully written by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner, and filled with heart, humour and imagination, What To Do, Pernickety Boo is the magical sequel to Pernickety Boo – the story of a very unusual umbrella Sometimes in life, you have to believe in the impossible –...

Meet Space Ranger Fred–the youngest Space Ranger in the universe! In this exciting and imaginative adventure, Fred teams up with his comic book hero, Zando Centauri, to save the planet Jambori…all thanks to Fred’s expert shoelace-tying skills!

Featuring some of Lewis Carroll's most famous and best-loved poems - including "Jabberwocky" (1871) and "The Hunting of the Snark" (1876) as well as lesser-known gems such as "Brother and Sister" and "My Fairy" (1845) - this production wonderfully illustrates Carroll's fondness for impish satire, verbal wizardry, and pure imagination. The selection ranges from pieces written when Carroll was just 13 to his mature work and is read with great character and charm by Roger May.