Here are seven Ananse stories from Ghana pulsating with mischievous animals, a touch of moral message and, peeping out wickedly above them all, Ananse the trickster spider. The original title story, The Parade, telling why Ananse became a trickster in the first place, is a worthy opener to six traditional stories including the favourites Ananse and the Sky God and Ananse and the Hat of Beans. For centuries, Ananse stories have been used in Ghana and the Caribbean to entertain children and teach them good behaviour - and with their vibrant sense of fun and cunning, these stories are sure to have enduring appeal.
In the second adventure in Victoria Eveleigh's enchanting KATY'S EXMOOR PONIES series, Katy is determined that her pony, Trifle, will become a star. Perfect for fans of pony and animal stories, Pippa Funnell, Stacy Gregg and Lauren St John.
Katy is very proud of her pony, Trifle, and is sure that they will win lots of rosettes together - just as soon as Trifle learns to behave at shows! Little does she know that there are much bigger challenges in store for them. Will Katy and Trifle have what it takes to become true champions?
Not only is Houdini Lydia Fawcett's prize goat, Houdini is a great escape artist - just like his namesake. Sam Western is fed up with Houdini eating all his garden plants, and is threatening to deal with the problem once and for all. Will Mandy and James's plan protect Houdini and save his home, High Cross Farm?
In the exciting second Warriors story arc, the wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons—but new prophecies from their warrior ancestors speak of a mysterious destiny and grave danger for the clans. The second of six titles in this thrilling feline fantasy adventure.
Darkness, air, water, and sky will come together and shake the forest to its roots…
Several moons have passed since six cats set out from the forest on an urgent journey to save all their Clans. Now those six are travelling home again, but on their way through the mountains, they meet a tribe of wild cats who seem to have their own set of warrior ancestors . . . and their own mysterious prophecy to fulfill. Stormfur can't understand their strange fascination with him, but he knows the danger they face is real.
Meanwhile, back in the forest, Firestar's daughter Leafpaw watches ThunderClan's world crumble around her, as the humans' terrible machines destroy more and more of their home. Will the questing cats make it back in time to save the Clans, or will they be too late?
Meet the Railway Rabbits! Join this irrepressible rabbit family as they get in and out of scrapes, meet new friends, perform daring rescues, and explore the ancient castle on the hill... But watch out for the wily buzzard, always on the lookout for naughty rabbits who stray too far from home.
When Bracken discovers a strange tunnel near the railway line, he decides to go exploring - and soon finds himself in big trouble!
Heartwarming, hilarious, and charmingly illustrated, this is a brilliant new animal adventure series from a best selling children's author.
Mr. Fish and his pals are having fun at the park, but they're interrupted by a bully of a shark! Will their day be ruined by the Bully-Bully Shark's mean words? Or will Mr. Fish find the courage to stand up for himself and his friends, and make respect-and-kindness rules everyone can follow-even sharks? Little guppies are sure to smile at this new Pout-Pout installment about friendship, courage, and finding your voice.
The seventh chapter in the SPIRIT ANIMALS fantasy series about children
and their spirit animals fighting to save their kingdom.
Four children separated by vast distances all undergo the same ritual,
watched by cloaked strangers. Four flashes of light erupt,
and from them emerge the unmistakable shapes of incredible beasts
- a wolf, a leopard, a panda, a falcon. Suddenly the paths of these
children - and the world - have been changed for ever.
Part engrossing book series, part action role-playing game - discover
your spirit animal and join the adventure.
