Best Selling Books by Helen Cresswell

The eighth story featuring the eccentric Bagthorpe family, who were the subject of a television serialization in the 1980s. Confusion reigns at Unicorn House when the resident tramp disappears. A police search is undermined as various Bagthorpes pursue their own lines of enquiry - and disappear.

A beautifully-written, magical tale of a village that discovers a tiny but beautiful sea horse, perfect for newly-confident readers.

Katie and Josh run away from a children''s home to live at Alton Towers. However, they soon discover that life is not fun when you live rough. Alton Towers is an eerie place after dark - another world of dark shadows and fear.

Sophie lives by the sea, and talks to it every day. The sea never replies until the day the sea wolf appears. The wolf takes her on a magical adventure, flying her away from her sleepy town. Sophie is faced with a dilemma. Should she live a life of adventure with the wolf, or stay at home?

Posy Bates is determined to find a home for her friend the bag lady. Despite the efforts of her mother and her teacher, she sets off to achieve her goal. Suggested level: primary.

Books in the Take Part series feature play parts for mixed ability group reading. They are aimed at 6-9 year olds.

Looking for something to fill his lonely days, a young boy recuperating from a long illness meets two tramps who live in a world that hardly seems real.

This compilation features writers as diverse as Joan Aiken, Emily Bronte and Carl Jung. The stories included are mysterious and full of intrigue, with occasional hints of the supernatural.

A tale of mystery and enchantment.

Billedbog. I sit møde med søulven får Sofie tilfredsstillet sin udlængsel og sine dybeste drømme. Efter mødet med ulven bliver Sofie aldrig helt den samme igen

The Psammead is feeling rather lonely, so the sound of newly-arrived children makes it very happy, and it starts granting wishes again. Suggested level: primary.

When the woman looking after them in their parents'' absence dies suddenly, three children find themselves in foster care and must use all their courage and ingenuity to cope with the situation.