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.

Magic beans. Sow them. Plant them. Watch children grow. ''If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, a magic-bean-buyer. If you''re a pretender, come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!'' - Shel Silverstein, Poet Each and every one of the stories in this anthology is a magic bean: a wondrous tale that will capture your imagination. Prepare to be dazzled by Rapunzel''s golden tresses. Prepare to be moved by the suffering of the Little Mermaid. Prepare to laugh yourself silly as ''Mr Sultana'' struggles to get the better of a little red rooster! Lovingly crafted by the finest authors and illustrators, these ''magic beans'' will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain.

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

This Reading Guide is aimed at the student and offers a ''way in'' to different aspects of the novel of the same title. Activities engage students and enhance their reading of the novel. There is also a particular focus on writer''s craft, in line with the requirements of the new curriculum. The Reading Guide is illustrated and has a magazine-feel to appeal to students. It can be used during the early stages of a Scheme of Work based on the novel, and can also be built in to lessons as the reading progresses and to support further reading activities.

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.

Tactile, onomatopaeic and fun, this text by award-winner Henrietta Branford tells of a toddler''s first visit to the seaside. Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, who was shortlisted for the Sheffield Children''s Book Award. Sand in my ears, Sand in my hair. Warm sand, wet sand, Sand everywhere. This fun text is perfect for bedtime sharing, describing the sensation of sand and water, and encouraging the possibilities of imaginative play at the seaside.

Avril n''a que quelques mois lorsque ses parents l''emmènent en croisière dans les Cyclades. Seule survivante d''un dramatique naufrage, la fillette est confiée à la terrible Valburga Vilemine, qui prétend être sa plus proche parente. Mais l''inquiétante vieille dame ne convoite-t-elle pas surtout le château de Hilton ? Texte lu dans sa version intégrale.

The third and final adventure for this plucky young heroine who has an unfortunate habit of getting kidhapped. Lively new covers and inside illustrations with freshly designed text.

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

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?

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.

Dipper spends his days playing his tin whistle, talking with his neighbours, fishing, swimming or sailing his boat, The Damsel Fly. But he is always ready to answer a call. Each of these stories is set in a different season.

When Prosper, a young boy who sprouts wings, hatches from an egg in the barn of Felix the gardener, Felix is worried that Prosper will not be accepted by the villagers, and he desperately tries to hide Prosper''s unique characteristics.

Fairy tale style story of a witch who has enslaved a girl and her pet bird. A story of friendship.

Trouble seems to be Dimanche Diller''s middle name. First she loses her parents in a shipwreck, and now she''s in danger of losing her life

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

Eleven-year-old Clare feels that nobody in her family puts her first, so she decides to make them do just that.