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The Magic of the Ballet: Seven Classic Stories by Vivian French
43.00 NZD
Category: Treasury Collections & Special Editions
A book of beautiful, lively retellings of classic ballet stories From Swan Lake to The Firebird, and The Nutcracker to Coppélia, Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are perfectly complemented by Lauren O'Hara's charact ...Show more
The Most Wonderful Thing in the World (PB) by Vivian French
19.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
From the author of the Tiara Club series comes a gently satirical fairy story for our times, illustrated by one of today's finest artists, Angela Barrett. When a king and a queen promise to marry their daughter Lucia to the man who can show them the most wonderful thing in the world, suitors descend on ...Show more
The Runaways of Haddington Hall by Vivian French
22.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
A high octane, high drama romp, following the adventures of Victorian laundry maid Minnie O'Sullivan and her unforgettable band of friends. After a series of misfortunes, Minnie O’Sullivan is whisked away to Haddington Hall: a nightmarish home for wayward girls. Bad becomes worse when the hall’s ruthles ...Show more
The Spectacular Revenge of Suzi Sims by Vivian French
19.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
A comical and quirky revenge tale about school bullies and sports day from award-winning author Vivian French.Sports day is coming up and Suzi can't wait to run in the 100 metres. She's in a great mood - until her class get saddled with mean old Miss Grit as their supply teacher. Miss Grit has it in for ...Show more
The Steam Whistle Theatre Company by Vivian French
19.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
he wonderful adventures of a family theatre-troupe, touring Victorian England by train – a high-octane, high-drama romp, with a colourful company of characters. Dark and deadly deeds, piratical plots, lost heiresses and poor little orphans – Vivian French conjures up the very spirit of Victorian theatre ...Show more
We're Getting a Cat! PB by Vivian French
19.00 NZD
Category: General Picture Books
A non-fiction picture book about a rescue cat, with a charmingly funny story by Vivian French and lively illustrations by Salvatore Rubbino. The story follows a family who have just moved into a mouse-infested flat. Dad is terrified of mice and, after several sleepless nights, decides they should get a ...Show more
Yucky Worms by Vivian French
19.00 NZD
Category: Bugs and Insects | Series: Nature Storybooks
The humble earthworm plays a significant role in the environment, as all farmers and gardeners know: it aerates the soil, composts dead matter into rich humus in which seeds can germinate and plants can grow. Children love them too - especially for their wriggliness!