Mike Phillips

When Joe runs off for a life of adventure on a pirate ship he thinks he's sure to get rich. But he doesn't realise he's boarded the ship of the fearsome and terrifying Captain Blackbeard! 'Race Further with Reading' is the perfect tool to build reading confidence with illustrated stories in manageable bite-size chapters.

Franklin loves his home, all his friends live in Stanley Street. But his mum and dad decide they need a bigger house. What can Franklin do to stop them selling the house and moving away?

It's Mum's birthday and Poppy and her family are putting on a pirate show. It's Poppy's job to be the treasure keeper. The only trouble is, she isn't very good at it.

Everyone knows Cinderella's story, but what about the ugly stepsisters? Angula and Lardine think they should get the prince, the money and the fame - and will stop at nothing to get them. But will they live happily ever after?

Peter is the boring one. His family are dull and he never has exciting adventures! Even his ghost is hardly scary at all! This is a laugh-out-loud comedy starring the quiet one - for once.

Meet Otto, a boy from outer space. 'There is a new boy coming today and he comes from far, far away,' Miss Underwood tells Class Four. Are Charlie, Josh and Jo ready to meet Otto?

When Blackbeard and his pirate band sail into the island's harbour, John decides he must save the islanders. But John is the smallest boy on the island. How can he beat the pirates?

Jenny the pony is always getting into trouble - until she meets James, a little boy in a wheelchair. James and Jenny are the perfect match, and are a perfect team when they compete in the big Spring Gala together.

'Leapfrog World Tales' is a series of brightly illustrated stories from different cultures simply retold in under 180 words, perfect for newly independent readers.

Zac's family has a lot to say about the animals at the zoo. But what do the animals think of them?