Princess Adela has always been more than a little unconventional. She would rather work in her garden than find a husband - much to her step-mother's dismay - and Adela's version of happily ever after involves traveling the world and collecting rare plant specimens. So when the opportunity arises to attend a garden party thrown by Lady Hortensia, whose beauty is rumored to be rivaled only by the loveliness of her gardens, Adela cannot resist inviting herself, even if it means wearing a too-tight dress and impractical shoes. But the moment Adela sets eyes on Hortensia's garden, she knows something is amiss. Every single flower is in bloom - in the middle of October! Not only that, but a talking magpie is stealing the guests' jewels. Is it possible that magic is involved? Can Adela get to the root of the mystery before it's too late?
READ BY DAVID WALLIAMS!! Another hilarious and moving novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country.
READ BY DAVID WALLIAMS!! A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David's previous bestsellers.
Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma's house. She's the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn't know about his grandma.
1) She was once an international jewel thief.
2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the Crown Jewels, and now she needs Ben's help...
Can Gandy save the Princess? Following Gandy the basset hound, we find ourselves in a hospital with a sick princess, alone in her plastic castle. In need of a donor to save her life, Gandy visits her to brighten her days in the hospital as his owner sets out for Antarctica. However, hope is running low as the days wear on. Will the princess be saved? Come along for the adventure in this illustrated work with Agata Garbowska, the artist, and Catherine Mardon, the writer.
Gandy and Barney make their way to the Highland Games, where Scottish clans meet to eat, play games and perform! They meet a new friend named Marty, a bagpipe player who struggles with anxiety. Can Marty face his fears and play in front of a crowd of Scots?
Gandy's special vacation trip continues as he and Barney head to Colorado for a music festival. He will learn new things and meet new people including a special little boy.
Gandy is a curious basset hound who makes the discovery of a lifetime. Follow his continuing adventures as he explores the caves of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.
Gandy has a new adventure in the Eternal City of Rome. He meets new friends and gets into more mischief than normal. Will his new friend be able to bail him out?
