One windy day, Thomas and the engines see ten bright balloons floating in the sky. But the balloons keep flying away. First there are ten... then nine... then eight.

Contains six fun stories featuring engines new and old.

«There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery and despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on... «The Vile Village»: Why would anyone want to open a book containing such unpleasant matters as migrating crows, an angry mob, a newspaper headline, the arrest of innocent people, the Deluxe cell, and some very strange hats.»

«There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery and despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on...»The Austere Academy»: In these chapters the children face snapping crabs, strict punishments, dripping fungus, comprehensive exams, violin recitals, S.O.R.E. and the metric system.»

The clock is ticking for Sam Temple and the kids of Perdido Beach but it's not the big one-five that they face now; it's starvation that threatens the FAYZ. In an abandoned mineshaft a faceless animal lurks, pulling the strings, toying with human and mutant alike. And he's hungry — hungry in the darkness. An uneasy calm has settled over Perdido Beach. But soon, fear explodes into desperation as starvation sets in and the mob look to place blame. For the 'normals' the buck must stop somewhere: with the 'freaks'. More and more kids are developing strange powers and, just as frighteningly, so are the animals in the FAYZ: talking coyotes, swimming bats and deadly worms with razor-sharp teeth are just the beginning. For Sam Temple the strain of leadership is beginning to show and he's got more than just dwindling rations and in-fighting to worry about — Caine is back with the psychotic whiphand, Drake, by his side. And in the background lies the greatest danger of all — and he too needs to be fed.

Contains six stories featuring Sam and the crew that race to rescue.

Lets you go `On Site` with Bob and the team as they meet real machines at work.

Helping you join Thomas and his friends, this fun activity and puzzle book includes mazes, counting and colouring. It features over 50 stickers of favourite characters.

Introducing Alien Force and containing info on Ben Tennyson, his cousin Gwen, Grandpa Max and Kevin Levin. Get the low-down on Ben's brand new alien dudes, including Swampfire, Jet Ray and Big Chill. Also containing info on the new and nasty villains. Together with puzzles, quizzes, a poster and two sheets of stickers, this is an awesome choice for any self-respecting Ben 10 fan.

Features Bob who lives in Sunflower Valley with his trusty machine team. This title lets you find out all about them including which one loves to go fast and which one likes digging big holes.

Tumtum and Nutmeg once again find themselves in a fantastic adventure... A circus adventure. Along with their old friend General Marchmouse and the two children, Arthur and Lucy, the Nutmouses will find themselves at the circus.

There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery and despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on... The Grim Grotto . Unless you are a slug, a sea anemone or mildew you probably prefer not to be damp. But unfortunately the Beaudelaires encounter an unpleasant amount of dampness as they descend into the depths of despair, underwater. You may wish to delve into some happier book in order to keep your eyes and your spirits from being moistened.

There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery and despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on... The End. This book is the last in A Series of Unfortunate Events, and even if you braved the previous twelve volumes, you probably can't stand such unpleasantries as a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous bird cage, and a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents.

Twin Troubl: Connie's not happy. Her parents are having a baby. Well, not one, but two babies! Why do they need more children? They've got her! Soon the house is filled with dirty nappies and screaming babies and Connie's expected to help. And no one pays any attention to her. It's not fair. So when Nurse Meade puts some blue beads in her hair, Connie's delighted. And when she clacks them together, things start to happen... Soon, everyone can see things from Connie's point of view. Connie and the Water Babies: Connie is scared of water. She can't swim and she hates going to the pool. Everyone says she should go because she'll love it, and even Charles and Claire, the twins, like the water. Typical. Then Nurse Meade gives Connie some more blue beads. And when they clack together, suddenly Connie can swim like a mermaid... These are the two reassuring stories about family strife and overcoming your fears from a master storyteller.

This is the original vampire romance: go back to where the bloodlust began! When nineteen-year-old John Shaw returns from World War I, he is haunted by nightmares — not only of the horrors of battle, but of the brutal midnight exploits of his superior, Captain Quincey Harker. When Harker appears unexpectedly in England and lures John's sister, Lily, to Transylvania, John must confront the truth. Only the love of pure Mary can save him from Count Dracula's poisonous bloodline. But the line goes further than John and Mary can possibly imagine. A new seductive evil walks among the living...

There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery and despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on... The Miserable Mill: These pages contain such unpleasantries as a giant pincher machine, a bad casserole, a man with a cloud of smoke where his head should be, a hypnotist, a terrible accident and coupons.

Olivia Abbott is a cheerleader — pretty clothes, pretty hair and pretty perfect. Ivy Vega is definitely not the cheerleading type — black clothes, black eyeliner, pale skin. In fact she seems the exact opposite of Olivia — or she would be if she wasn't her twin! Meeting for the first time since being separated at birth, Olivia is about to discover that her long lost sister may just have some skeletons in her closet. But that won't put her off getting to know Ivy. After all, blood is thicker than water — and it's certainly tastier! Combines the excitement of finding a long-lost sister with a hair-raising twist. Sink your teeth into Olivia and Ivy's fright-time adventure.

The secret is out — cheerleader Olivia and vampire Ivy are twins! Now that Ivy and Olivia have told their friends that they're twins, they have to come clean to their adoptive parents. But Ivy's dad doesn't even want to meet Olivia! When the vampire officials realise Olivia knows the truth about vampires, they demand that she pass three tests to prove she can be trusted. But these aren't any old tests — they will really get the blood pumping. Yikes! One thing's for sure — if the sisters can get through this, they can get through anything! Sink your teeth into Olivia and Ivy's third fright-time adventure.

Jack and Jessica find an old rocking chair in the shed of their new house. Suddenly, a pixie called Wishler appears and says he was trapped in the chair. He wants to go home, so soon they're off to the Island of Surprises on the magical wishing-chair. But there they meet a rather naughty wizard named Flick and they discover that surprises aren't always nice...

Jack, Jessica and Wishler visit the Land of Mythical Creatures, but when they get there they find that an ogre has kidnapped Wishler's friend Miranda the unicorn! Can the children help save her?