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Paula Harrison Books

If you have children who enjoy a fractured fairy tale, then this fast paced, illustrated chapter book series is one they’ll love. It’s got everything you want in a fairy tale – magical settings, mythical creatures, magic carpets, talking toads and the triumph of good over evil – with three strong female protagonists and some ninja moves mixed in for good measure!

In this third book in the series, the fairies suspect a new villain is on the move when fairies begin to be trapped and have their magic subdued. Goldie Locks and her friends attempt to outwith a very nasty enchantress to outwit, with the help of magic wishes. 

Oodles of feel-good fun for the 7-9 age group, this magical series would make a great read aloud alongside a traditional tales topic and gives lots of ideas for creating your own tale with a twist.

If you have children who enjoy a fractured fairy tale, then this fast paced, illustrated chapter book is one they’ll love. It’s got everything you want in a fairy tale – magical settings, mythical creatures, a magic carpet, a talking toad and the triumph of good over evil – with three strong female protagonists and some ninja moves mixed in for good measure!

Red, Goldie and Snow lead very normal lives, but Red longs for adventure beyond the bounds of their home town. One day, they discover that their dance teacher, Madame Hart, is more than she seems and she begins to teach them sword play and ninja moves under the guise of ballet. When young Prince Inigo goes missing and Madame Hart is framed for the crime, the girls head into the Shadowmoon Forest; where they must use all their courage, imagination and self belief to catch the real villain.

This fun story would make a great read aloud alongside a traditional tales topic and gives lots of ideas for creating your own tale with a twist.

Friendship, animals and secret royal adventures! With over one million Rescue Princesses titles sold, this action-packed series is the perfect combination of good friends, beautiful dresses, ninja moves and baby animals!

When Princess Lily and her friends find an abandoned baby kangaroo, they must look after the tiny joey and work out who is ruining the palace gardens at night. To solve this mystery the princesses will need a magic jewel, ninja skills and the special power that comes from true friendship!

 

Paula Harrison’s early reader series features a girl called Kitty and her crew of felines as they embark upon brave rooftop adventures in the moonlight.

Illustrated in cool blacks and oranges, these fun-filled mystery adventures with talking cats are likely to be a purrrfectly popular independent reading choice among ages 6-8. Brilliant for fans of Isadora Moon or for those looking to make the leap into chapter books for the first time.

There’s a new superhero in town and her name is Kitty! This series features a girl called Kitty and her crew of felines as they embark upon brave rooftop adventures in the moonlight. Illustrated in cool blacks and oranges, these fun-filled mystery adventures with talking cats are likely to be a purrrfectly popular independent reading choice among ages 6-8.

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