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201) The Magic of Jack
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The depths of winter can be a beautiful and a magical time. When Emily and her mouse wake up one morning, they look out of the window to see the ground covered in sparkling white crystals, the pond frozen over with a glass top, and cobwebs hung from the trees like diamond necklaces.
They can't help but wonder who made the world look so magnificent while they slept, but they intend to find out as they lie in wait for Jack Frost. Emily and her mouse...
202) The Forest – Big Oak
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As Ashton was cycling home from school one autumn day, he heard an almighty sigh coming from the forest, "Aaaahhhhh..." and then a loud crying, sniffling and weeping noise. When he eventually got home after cycling as fast as he could, he asked his daddy, mammy and two big brothers what the noise could have been. They all had suggestions, but Ashton knew that they were not the right answers.
With the help of his best friend, Jack, they decided to...
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'School' evokes a spectrum of feelings, and for Ian Baggot, it's a mix of mild disdain and disinterest, especially when it comes to math, P.E., and homework. But an unexpected discovery presents Ian with a miraculous solution. Seizing this chance, Ian's life is transformed in ways beyond his wildest dreams, turning his school days from mundane to extraordinary. This tale follows an ordinary boy on an incredible journey, where one golden opportunity...
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Are you a believer? The future of humanity depends on it!
This story follows Daisy and Margot, the tooth fairy she dreams of, as they discover new things about each other's worlds and find themselves in a plot to save them both. Daisy discovers that Aspirion, the fairy kingdom, is more real than she ever could have imagined, whilst Margot uncovers an unexpected treachery which threatens their survival.
A tale of friendship, lies, teamwork and the...
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Florence the cat was upset at being left alone over the Christmas Holiday, until Santa came down the chimney and persuaded Florence to spend Christmas Eve helping him to deliver all the children's presents. On the way they discovered a very sad letter from a boy called Harry. Harry recently had to go and live with his dad and his dad's new family and was not happy. So Santa and Florence collected Harry to join them on their journey.
Just after they...
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A modern day re-telling of the classic Christmas tale.
All around the world, excitement grows as Christmas time nears again. However, Santa cannot maintain his renowned speed and has reluctantly handed Rudolph's reigns over to his son, Santa Junior, who knows he cannot live up to his father's performance. So in his first act as the new Santa in charge, he picks up a pen and writes a letter designed to reach all his favourite children and let them...
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