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13-year-old Sam thinks he’s an ordinary boy. But destiny knows better. Sam is soon to discover that he is part of an ancient secret society: an order of quiet heroes who protected the world. For decades, the Order of the Evening has lain dormant, all but wiped out by those threatened by its existence. But now the Order must rise again. For at its heart lies a powerful magic; magic that, in the wrong hands, has the power to destroy the world. Bequeathed with the mysterious seal of the Golden Linnet, Sam must uncover family secrets, face deadly foes and undertake perilous journeys.

Magical retellings of three classic fairy tales, read by Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan. In "Aladdin", Aladdin is a tailor's son who dreams of making his fortune and marrying the Sultan's daughter, but is tricked into becoming apprentice to a cunning magician. He needs Aladdin to do a very special job - climb down into a deep, dark cave and fetch an oil lamp...

Magical retellings of three classic fairy tales. The Three Billy Goats Gruff: The two younger Billy Goats Gruff want to be as big and fat as their older brother. Beauty and the Beast: Beauty is kind and loving; even though her two sisters tease her and her merchant father is too poor to buy her presents. Her father sees a beautiful rose bush on the grounds of the Beast's castle, he plucks a flower for her. The Beast is angry, and demands something precious in return.... >"The Emperor's New Clothes": The Emperor loves to wear the finest clothes in the land. Two strangers suggest that they can weave him a special suit - which is invisible.

When Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother becomes sick, she decides to visit her and bring her a basket of her favorite things. Her mother warns her to not talk to any strangers on her journey. But Little Red Riding Hood soon forgets her mother’s warning and talks to a wolf along her way. The clever wolf races ahead to Grandmother’s house because he wants a tasty supper. Find out how a nearby woodcutter saves Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandmother. A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.

Will and Maddie are sent to the neighbouring kingdom of Celtica to investigate reports of terrifying direwolves, an ancient species thought to be extinct. What they discover is even more of a threat - a sorceress who has brought direwolves and Wargals under her control and is building an army of creatures both living and supernatural. After receiving help from locals, Will and Maddie learn the name of the sorceress behind these strange and dangerous attacks – Arazan.

ハリー・ポッターは孤児。意地悪な従兄にいじめられながら11歳の誕生日を迎えようとしたとき、ホグワーツ魔法学校からの入学許可証が届き、自分が魔法使いだと知る。キングズ・クロス駅、9と4分の3番線から紅色の汽車に乗り、ハリーは未知の世界へ。ハリーを待ち受けていたのは、夢と、冒険、友情、そして自分の生い立ちをめぐるミステリー。

Everyone knows the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, but what if it was Belle's mother who had cursed the prince?...

One night, Geppetto the wood carver made a wish. He wished his puppet Pinocchio were a real boy! When the Blue Fairy brings Pinocchio to life, she tells the puppet he can become a real boy if he proves himself brave, truthful, and unselfish. Listen along as Pinocchio embarks on a journey of a lifetime!

Return to the underwater realm . . . Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging sets out on a dangerous mission to find Reishi, the Silhouette Scout, whom she believes has been lured into a dangerous trap. With her adorable now-phoenix Malo by her side, Zhi...

Magical retellings of four classic fairy tales.

"The Little Mermaid", read by Tamsin Greig: The youngest child of the Mer King lives in a beautiful underwater city. "Rumpelstiltskin", read by Stephen Mangan: A beautiful miller's daughter is locked away by the King and told she will never see her family again unless she spins straw into gold. "The Snow Queen", read by Stephen Mangan: Sebastian and Anna are best friends who do everything together. "The Little Match Girl", read by Tamsin Greig: It is bitterly cold, and the Little Match Girl is walking the icy streets in bare feet, trying to sell just one box of matches.

Listen then, and I'll tell you again of the Battle of the Rock. But none of your usual wriggling, or I'll stop before I've begun . . . Halli loves the old stories from when the valley was a wild and dangerous place - when the twelve legendary heroes, led by his ancestor Svein, stood together to...

Get ready to step into the enchanting world of myths, gods, and legendary heroes, because we’re heading to Ancient Greece. Join our intrepid explorers as they navigate the bustling streets of ancient Athens, witness the grandeur of the first Olympic Games, and unravel the mysteries of the Greek pantheon. These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) Sophie Alred (Dr Who) and Kristin Atherton as Missy.

A hilarious and anarchic collection of classic bedtime stories for young readers, all utterly updated for a new generation. Meet Trumplestiltskin, a vain and gold-obsessed little man who will stop at nothing to become richer and richer. There's Sleeping Brainy, the princess whose only dream is...

Take your little ones on a journey to a land filled with shimmering rainbows and gentle breezes, where unicorns gracefully dance under the moonlit sky. As the stars twinkle, join pretty unicorns and their magical friends as they embark on delightful adventures—from exploring secret meadows to solving puzzles and meeting whimsical creatures, these captivating stories will ignite young imaginations and carry them into a deep restful sleep!

In Reflection, discover what would have happened if Mulan travelled to the underworld. What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld? When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama...

Mother Duck's brood of little ducklings are all adorable - except for one. The ugly duckling is large, grey, and awkward - but he has a surprise in store.... A magical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, read by Stephen Mangan.

A spooktacular collection of scary stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today! Perfect for readers aged 9-12 A spooktacular collection of horror stories that will chill, thrill and delight middle-great readers, keeping them on the edge of (or hiding...

As Persephone's mom encourages her to do, she often "goes along to get along" instead of doing what she really wants. But when she meets Mount Olympus Academy bad-boy Hades, she finally feels she has found someone with whom she can be herself. He's the first person who actually listens to her, and she finds herself liking him, despite the fact the other goddessgirls think he's bad news. But if he makes her feel so special - and she's so comfortable hanging around him - can he really be all that bad? 

What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very late? Eighteen-year-old Alice is very different to the other ladies in Kexford. She enjoys spending afternoons with her trusty camera, ignoring pressure from her sister to become a 'respectable' member of society. But when the familiar faces of...

Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to listeners as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.