A spell-binding collection of short stories from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo. Explore friendship, love, revenge, life and death in the pages of From Hereabout Hill Included in this collection of short stories is a poignant tale about civil war, where a young girl hides from enemy soldiers in a public toilet; a haunting story of a little girl swept out to sea while collecting cowrie shells; and the moving account of two brothers, who, over the years, create a mental picture of their absent father. Former Children's Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story-teller with this diverse collection of stories for children.

Un día soleado de primavera, la familia Paladín va de excursión a la granja del tío Antón. Irina y su hermano Pedro están locos de alegría porque podrán pasar el día jugando con los animales.

One cold Christmas night a shepherd recounts the magical story of how he came to be the first visitor to the newborn Christ child — ahead of the other shepherds, and in complete secret. A deftly wrought re-working of the nativity story, Michael's tale is rich in human detail. Quentin Blake's watercolour illustrations ooze energy and atmosphere and perfectly complement this poignant story.

Turned away by his own son, Cessie's long-lost grandfather finds himself in the place he fears most — a nursing home called Shangri-La. Only Cessie loves him and is determined to help him escape and unravel the truth of his past. A past that comes to him only in glimpses — a lifeboat, a tin of condensed milk, a terrifying night on the beaches of Dunkirk in World War II...

When Missis and Pongo's puppies go missing, the two Dalmatian parents know the scary Cruella de Vil has had something to do with it. After all, she adores furs, and the Dalmatians have such beautiful coats... The dogs' pets, Mr and Mrs Dearly, don't understand them, so it is up to Pongo and Missis to rescue their pups — with the help of all the dogs in England. This is a thrilling adventure — will they get there in time to save the pups?

Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, former Children's Laureate and multi-award winner. This is a fresh reissue of a much-loved story with a beautiful new cover. Escaping from China as the Japanese invade, Ashley and Uncle Sung embark on a perilous journey across the Himalayas. Then Ashley finds himself alone in the hostile mountains, battling for his life. He is just about to give up all hope, when he has a mysterious and terrifying encounter.

«In this sequel to «The Hundred and One Dalmatians», strange things are happening. Dogs are the only creatures in the world that are awake, and they can communicate through thought waves. Best of all, they can swoosh through the air. Pongo, Missis and the family swoosh up to London to see if they can help sort out what's going on. Is it Cruella de Vil, up to her old tricks? Or is it something or someone far more sinister? This is another exciting adventure with the Dalmatians — and every other kind of dog!»

Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, former Children's Laureate and multi-award winner. This is a fresh reissue of a much-loved story with a beautiful new cover. Things have been difficult for Harry since his mother remarried. With a new baby at home, and only trouble at school, life is unbearable. Ocky the chimp, escaped from the circus, offers Harry a chance for a new life. With his friend, Harry runs away from all the people who seem so hard on him. At first, life on the road is an adventure, but gradually everyone they trust betrays them. When their lives are in danger, who will help Harry and Ocky?

Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, former Children's Laureate and multi-award winner. This is a fresh reissue of a much-loved story with a beautiful new cover. Michael loves summer holidays in Wales, and Dadci's tall stories about the Sandman, the old Russian sea captain and blood-red dragon in his lair. Little cousin Polly believes every word of the magical tales and she's determined to make it all come true.

Mollie and Peter have a thrilling secret. The chair in their playroom is a magic Wishing Chair. When they sit in it and wish, it grows wings and takes them on lots of exciting adventures.

One night, young Tom is awoken by noises outside his house. He peeps out of the window and what should he see but PIRATES. And stranger still — they're GIRL PIRATES stealing the front of his house! Tom joins their pirate adventure across the high seas to an island where some rather lazy and silly grown-up pirates are guarding their treasure. But not very successfully. Tom and the girl-pirates make a surprise attack and are soon off on the seas once more with the treasure!

'Ah, you English girls! There is nobody like you when you are nice!' said Mam'zelle. Pat and Isabel are determined to work hard this term. But it's just so tempting to play a few tricks on Mam'zelle.

'I hate sneaks Worse than Anything. If you dare tell tales again, I'll make you Very SORRY'. Carlotta has a secret past! What will happen when sneaky Prudence tells the rest of the class?

School life has never been so splendid as in these brand-new editions of the classic Blyton series, St Clare's. Full of dilemmas and school pranks, this best-selling series is guaranteed to keep young readers looking forward to each and every term at St Clare's. The holidays are over and twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan are dying to get back to school. The big question on everybody's lips is who will be head girl? There are plenty of candidates to choose from... A terrible accident shows the true leaders and reveals the cheats and cowards too.

School life has never been so splendid as in these editions of the classic series, St. Clare's. Full of dilemmas and school pranks, this best-selling series keeps young readers looking forward to each and every term at St. Clare's.

Thomas is a fussy, cheeky little tank engine whom we meet here for the first time. He proves to be such a Really Useful Engine that he is given a Branch Line all to himself.

«You're the Best Bear in All the World» said Christopher Robin. «Am I?» said Pooh hopefully. Meet the world's favourite bear in this delightful collection, in which Pooh gets into a tight place, nearly catches a woozle, and discovers the wrong sort of honey — amongst other things.»

Each story is original and unabridged, with the original text and illustrations. These beautiful, affordable editions will be enjoyed by Winnie-the-Pooh fans whatever their age, and make the perfect gift to treasure forever.