Collection: Junior fiction

Tim Mulligan lives at 25 Rufus Street. You might be surprised to know that is his name, because most people think his name is Tim Tie-your-shoelaces. But no matter how many people tell him, or how often, Tim never ties his shoelaces. One morning, just as Tim was leaving for school, his mum called...

A collection of short Easter stories perfect for children from the world's best-loved storyteller! Go on Easter adventures to imagine the biggest chocolate egg ever, discover a lamb who took a ride in a pram and help a rabbit on a very windy day.

Princess Ava loves Mrs Paws' Magic Pet Shop - after all, Mrs Paws helped her find her magical best friend, Pugicorn! Mrs Paws always knows the perfect owner for every animal that comes to her shop. When Mrs Paws needs a break, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are happy to jump in and lend a hand. They'r...

Princess Ava and Pugicorn are excited for their 'Perfect Pets' sleepover! But first, they're helping Mrs Paws take care of the animals at The Magic Pet Shop. When a poorly Rainbowcat arrives, it's up to Princess Ava and Pugicorn to make sure she's okay. They give her treats, toys and lots of kitt...

It's the summer holidays at Unicorn Academy and Layla is staying on the island to work as a research assistant to the academy librarian. She wants to make a name for herself and discover something amazing. Layla's determination sees her find a Grimorian flower on the island of Grimoria that she b...

Violet Grumble, twelve-year-old rock star in the making, forms a band with a ragtag group of friends. Against all odds, can they win a chance to compete at BandChamps? Meet Violet Grumble: a music-loving, guitar-toting tween whose dream is to compete at BandChamps. The problem is that none of her...

Sisters Bella and Cienna are different in lots of ways. Bella is quiet and shy, and Cienna is always surrounded by friends. One thing they have in common is their love for the local swimming spot, Washpool. But one weekend when they dive into Washpool, Bella and Cienna surface in the strange new ...

Dad's at it again, helping Weir and his friends train for the athletics carnival! Weir's not sure he'll win anything, but maybe he'll find another calling! Would that be so bananas? It won't be easy... but it will be funny!

Juniper Mayfair is cursed by Chaos. Or so she has been told. And it is well known that children with Chaos may never visit Miracle, the private island that gifts its visitors magic for twenty-four hours. What others don't realise, however, is that Juniper's Chaos comes in the form of a pesky ghos...

Ever since Benjamiah returned from his spectacular adventure in Wreathenwold, he's been desperate to go back. When he discovers a strange fragment of witchstone, he is transported back to the labyrinthine streets of Wreathenwold and soon finds himself on another dangerous quest involving a strang...