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1) Moonfleet
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Young John Trenchard lives with his aunt in the village of Moonfleet half a mile from the sea. His peaceful existence ends dramatically when he discovers a secret passage into the vault of the powerful Mohune family, who once had control of Moonfleet.
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When Mowgli is discovered in the jungle by wolves, they bring him up as one of their own. However, the jungle is not always easy for a man-cub and Mowgli must learn its secrets from Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python, especially if he is to avoid the Monkey-People and the evil tiger, Shere Khan.
4) Party shoes
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To tie in with their centenary celebrations, Oxford's Children's Books are launching a new series, 'Oxford Children's Classics', bringing together some of the most unforgettable stories ever told.
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Originally conceived by its author as an entertaining story for Alice Liddell, the daughter of an Oxford dean, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,' the fantastic tale of the young Alice's encounters with the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts, has captured the imaginations of young and old throughout the world since it was first published in 1865. In addition to the vivid and unforgettable characters, it is the book's...
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'It' is a Psammead, an ancient ugly and irritable sand fairy the children find one day in a gravel pit. It grants them a wish a day, but they soon find it hard to think of sensible wishes, and get themselves into all sorts of trouble. Originally published: London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1902
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Enter the secret world of the garden. If you like a story that's full of intrigue and mystery then 'The Secret Garden' is for you! Not only does this edition include the complete, unabridged text, it is also full of extra material to help you get the most from the story and gives lots of recommendations for other adventures you might enjoy.
12) Flambards
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Oxford University Press
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2007
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To tie in with their centenary celebrations, Oxford Children's Books are launching a new series, 'Oxford Children's Classics', a collection which brings together some of the most unforgettable stories ever told.
13) Little women
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Times are hard for the March sisters. Their father's away at war and the family is short of money, but these girls don't dwell on matters and always look on the bright side. Whether it's performing a play or getting on with their chores, they can find the fun in any situation. But what fate holds in store, only time will tell.
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The Baskerville family has been haunted for generations by a fearsome hound - a phantom beast with blazing eyes and dripping jaws. Surely it is just a legend? Then Sir Charles is found dead in the grounds of Baskerville Hall. Now it is time to bring in Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to discover the truth about the family curse.
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Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas - it's all humbug to him. But one Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley, and then by three more spirits - the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet To Come. Will the things they show Scrooge be enough to make him change his miserly ways and learn the true meaning of Christmas?
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