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ClearCharlie Bucket (1)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Charlie Bucket, a poor boy who can barely afford to eat, wins one of five golden tickets hidden inside Wonka chocolate bars, earning a tour of the mysterious and magical chocolate factory run by the eccentric Willy Wonka. Inside, Charlie and the other ticket winners encounter astonishing candy inventions, mischievous Oompa-Loompas, and rooms full of fantastical sweets, while the badly behaved children face surprising consequences for their greed and disobedience. This beloved classic blends wild imagination with sharp moral lessons wrapped in Roald Dahl's signature wit.
Emerald (1)
Emerald and the Lost Treasure
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Emerald is a young witch who sets off on an exciting quest to find a lost treasure. Along the way, she encounters magical challenges and must use her bravery and quick thinking to succeed. This enchanting early reader is part of Harriet Muncaster's charming series of magical adventures for young children.
Hero Academy (1)
Superpower Switch
Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell, Steven Butler, Bill Ledger
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Superpower Switch is part of the Hero Academy series, published by Oxford University Press as part of their Read with Oxford programme. The story follows young superheroes at Hero Academy who experience a mix-up with their superpowers. It is a short, illustrated early reader designed to help children build reading confidence.
Isadora Moon (6)
Isadora Moon Goes on a School Trip
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Isadora Moon, who is half-vampire and half-fairy, joins her classmates on an exciting school trip. With her unique magical background, Isadora navigates the outing in her own special way, accompanied by her beloved pink rabbit, Pink Rabbit. This charming early chapter book celebrates being different and finding fun in everyday school adventures.
Isadora Moon Gets in Trouble
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Isadora Moon, who is half-fairy and half-vampire, finds herself in trouble at school after making some poor choices. As she tries to fix her mistakes, she learns important lessons about honesty and doing the right thing. With Isadora's magical world and her beloved pink rabbit, Pink Rabbit, this story blends everyday school dilemmas with a fantastical setting.
Isadora Moon under the Sea
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Isadora Moon, who is half-fairy and half-vampire, goes on an underwater adventure beneath the sea. With her family and her pink rabbit, Pink Rabbit, Isadora discovers an enchanting world of mermaids and ocean creatures. This installment in the Isadora Moon series combines magical fun with themes of family and exploration in a story filled with charming black-and-pink illustrations.
Isadora Moon Gets the Magic Pox
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Isadora Moon, who is half vampire and half fairy, comes down with a case of the magic pox — and the spots cause all sorts of magical mischief! Isadora must cope with the unexpected chaos while her family tries to help her feel better. This charming story blends everyday childhood experiences like being unwell with a wonderfully imaginative magical world.
Isadora Moon Helps Out
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Isadora Moon, who is half fairy and half vampire, tries to be helpful in various ways but her good intentions don't always go to plan. With her beloved pink rabbit Pink Rabbit by her side, Isadora navigates everyday situations with her unique magical touch. This charming illustrated chapter book combines magical adventures with relatable childhood experiences.
Isadora Moon and the Tooth Fairy
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Isadora Moon, who is half-fairy and half-vampire, has a wobbly tooth and is excited about a visit from the Tooth Fairy. This early reader adventure follows Isadora as she navigates the magical event with her unique family. Part of the beloved Isadora Moon series, it blends everyday childhood milestones with a whimsical supernatural world.
Kitty (1)
Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Kitty is a young girl with special cat-like superpowers who is afraid of the dark. When a cat friend needs her help one night, Kitty must find the courage to venture out into the moonlit rooftops to carry out a daring rescue. This is a warmly illustrated early chapter book about overcoming fears and discovering inner bravery.
Meg and Mog (2)

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Meg is a witch who lives with her cat Mog and owl. When she casts a spell to make supper, things go hilariously wrong. This classic picture book combines bold, colourful illustrations by Jan Pieńkowski with a simple, funny story about a lovable witch and her companions.

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Meg the witch and her cat Mog try their hand at growing vegetables, but their efforts lead to magical mishaps and unexpected results. This is a short, fun picture book from the beloved Meg and Mog series, illustrated by Jan Pieńkowski in his distinctive bold, colourful style.
Mirabelle (3)
Mirabelle Gets up to Mischief
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Mirabelle is half witch, half fairy and full of mischief. When she decides to use her magic to cause trouble, things quickly spiral out of control in unexpected ways. This illustrated chapter book from the creator of Isadora Moon follows Mirabelle as she learns that mischief often comes with consequences.
Mirabelle Has a Bad Day
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Mirabelle, the mischievous half-witch, half-fairy cousin of Isadora Moon, is having a terrible day where nothing seems to go right. When things start spiralling out of control, Mirabelle must figure out how to turn her bad day around. This magical story explores big feelings and resilience with Harriet Muncaster's signature black-and-pink illustrations.
Mirabelle in Double Trouble
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Mirabelle, the mischievous half-witch, half-fairy cousin of Isadora Moon, finds herself in a tricky situation when she creates a magical double of herself. With two Mirabelles causing chaos, things quickly spiral out of control in hilarious and magical ways. This story explores the consequences of taking shortcuts and the importance of being true to yourself.
Nevermoor (1)
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
2 copies available · Matthew Gretton, Matthew Gretton Hey
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Morrigan Crow is cursed, destined to die on her eleventh birthday. But when a mysterious man named Jupiter North whisks her away to the magical city of Nevermoor, she discovers a world of wonder — and a dangerous challenge. To earn her place in the prestigious Wundrous Society, Morrigan must compete in four deadly trials against hundreds of other children, all while hiding a dark secret about herself.
Not Yet (1)
Pugs of the Frozen North
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Shen and Sika enter the Great Northern Race, a sled race across the frozen wilderness, with a team of sixty-six pugs pulling their sled. Along the way they face magical obstacles, strange competitors, and icy dangers as they race toward the mysterious tower of the Snowfather. This is a wildly imaginative and funny illustrated adventure from the team behind Oliver and the Seawigs.
Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops (2)
Sand Witch
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Sand Witch is a short, illustrated story about a young witch who causes mischief at the beach. Part of the Oxford Reading Tree series, it combines a fun seaside setting with a playful magical twist, using simple language and lively illustrations to engage emerging readers.
Snow Troll
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A young child encounters a mysterious snow troll during a wintry adventure. This early reader from Oxford Reading Tree combines a snowy setting with elements of fantasy and gentle excitement, following the characters as they navigate a surprising encounter. Steve Cox provides the illustrations and Alison Sage served as series editor.
Princess Mirror-Belle (2)
Princess Mirror-Belle
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Princess Mirror-Belle is about a mischievous princess who appears out of mirrors and claims to be the mirror image of a girl called Ellen. Mirror-Belle drags Ellen into all sorts of chaotic and funny situations, insisting she is from a magical world where everything is back to front. The book is a collection of short stories full of fairy-tale twists and humour, perfect for young readers who enjoy magical adventures with a comedic edge.
Princess Mirror-Belle and Snow White
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Ellen's mischievous mirror-world friend Princess Mirror-Belle appears once again, this time getting involved in a school production of Snow White. Mirror-Belle's outrageous claims and topsy-turvy logic cause hilarious chaos as she insists she knows the real story behind the fairy tale. This is a short, illustrated chapter book from Julia Donaldson's popular Princess Mirror-Belle series, blending everyday school life with magical mirror-world adventures.
Princess Snowbelle (1)
Princess Snowbelle and the Snowstorm
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Princess Snowbelle must brave a magical snowstorm in her winter wonderland kingdom. With the help of her friends, she sets out on a snowy adventure to save the day. This sparkly picture book celebrates friendship, courage, and the magic of winter.
Seriously Silly Stories (1)
Rumply Crumply Stinky Pin
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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A playful retelling of the classic Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale, part of Laurence Anholt's Seriously Silly Stories series. In this humorous twist, the familiar story is given a comical makeover with silly names, ridiculous situations, and laugh-out-loud moments. A young girl must guess the name of a quirky little man who has helped her, leading to a fun and surprising adventure.
Skandar (1)
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
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Thirteen-year-old Skandar has dreamed his whole life of hatching a unicorn and becoming a unicorn rider — but in this world, unicorns are fearsome, elemental creatures, not the gentle beings of myth. When he finally gets his chance to train on the magical Island, he discovers a dark mystery: someone is stealing unicorns, and Skandar's own connection to a forbidden element may hold the key. With fierce rivalries, elemental battles, and secrets about his family's past, Skandar must find the courage to embrace what makes him different.
Treehouse (1)
The 169-Storey Treehouse
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Andy and Terry's treehouse has grown to an incredible 169 storeys, packed with even more outrageous and imaginative levels than ever before. The duo find themselves caught up in another wild, fast-paced adventure filled with absurd humour, zany inventions, and chaotic situations. With Terry Denton's hilarious illustrations on every page, this instalment continues the beloved series' tradition of laugh-out-loud storytelling and madcap fun.
Usborne Young Reading (1)
Alice in Wonderland
3 copies available · Matthew Gretton
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This is a Usborne Young Reading retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic tale, in which a curious girl named Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a strange and fantastical world. She encounters peculiar characters including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts as she tries to find her way through Wonderland. Illustrated by Mauro Evangelista, this edition is adapted for younger readers gaining confidence with independent reading.
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Ellie doesn't like her grandmother's cat, Jolly, and makes no secret of it. But when a magical mix-up turns Ellie into a mouse, she must rely on the very cat she dislikes to help her return to normal. This short, engaging story explores empathy and understanding through a magical transformation.
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A little wooden robot sets out on a quest to rescue his sister, the log princess, who turns into a log each night and must be woken with a special phrase. When she is carried away while in her log form, the devoted robot brother embarks on a journey through forests, mountains, and strange lands to find her. This beautifully illustrated picture book reimagines classic fairy tale elements with warmth and originality.
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Princess Smartypants is a princess who enjoys her independent life and has no desire to get married. When her parents insist she find a husband, she sets impossible tasks for her suitors, and the one prince who succeeds gets a surprise he didn't expect. This witty picture book turns the traditional fairy tale on its head with Babette Cole's distinctive, exuberant illustrations.
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