New Releases by Henrietta Branford

Five exquisitely written stories about a contemporary sprite, by an award-winning author.

The much-loved tale of how a brother and sister seek to escape the clutches of an evil witch and her enchanted house. But the witch is hungry and she''s not willing to let them go that easily . . . This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.

A pack containing:* 15 copies of the Rollercoasters Educational Edition of Fire, Bed and Bone by Henrietta Branford* 15 Fire, Bed and Bone Reading Guides to support the student in their study of the novel

When a white wolf flees captivity by humans, he must learn to hunt and run with a pack and to discover what it truly means to be a wolf. By the author of Fire, Bed, and Bone. Reprint.

In 1381 in England, a hunting dog recounts what happens to his beloved master Rufus and his family when they are arrested on suspicion of being part of the peasants'' rebellion led by Wat Tyler and the preacher John Ball.

A tender bedtime story Red Hen has got six lively chicks to settle off to sleep. She snuggles them all around her and sings them songs, sweet and low. The chicks become drowsy but only one chick goes to sleep. And so Red Hen chats cheerfully for a while but, again, only one more chick goes to sleep. With infinite patience the Red Hen continues telling stories, rocking and cuddling until all her chicks, except one, are asleep. The last little chick has to be told the sleepy-time secret spell before he too falls fast asleep.

A delightful second book about Spacebaby from the award-winning author, Henrietta Branford. Spacebaby splashes to Earth, summoned by his friend, Tipperary. Something strange is happening under the sea -- and the shock waves are very alarming Spacebaby splashes down to earth again -- aged 16 months, not 16 years, as he''d planned He quickly meets up with his Earth friends again; the eccentric Tipperary and her boyfriend Charley, Hector, the bouncy dog, and Aunt Doris and her chickens. Together they set out in SOFTIE to catch Elvis, the giant electric eel who''s causing chaos in the ocean -- he''s lovesick for a cyber eel, and his shock-waves are felt far and wide... There follows a crazy boat chase, as they are pursued by the evil Silas Stoatwarden... How can Elvis be pacified? Could the answer lie in the depths of Loch Ness?

Little Pig Figwort cannot sleep, so he goes off to the North Pole, the moon, and the bottom of the sea.

Ran, a sixteen-year-old Viking girl, struggles to control the events of her life and escape from the death that is supposed to be her destiny.

Smarties prize winner. A rollicking sea adventure with Diamche, a small girl who prevents an evil professor from taking her fame and fortune. 8-10 yrs.

Dimanche is living happily with her aunt, until someone tries to kidnap her