Mr Crackenthorpe was a surly old fellow, but he might have been forgiven for his suspicions. For the Elm street gang were always in on the action, whether they were tracking down a lost hamster, being galley slaves in a brand new bath tub, or going on safari across the roof-tops.

The Elm Street Lot (Puffin Books)

philippa-pearce

Puffin Books

Each of these 11 stories lures the unsuspecting listener into the ghostly world of the supernatural. Who has not been afraid of something? These gripping stories explore the possibilities – hair-raising, spine-chilling, blood-curdling. Here’s something for everyone who enjoys a good scare. Ghosts range from an evil kitchen boy with a recipe for death to a tiresome invalid at the top of an apple tree. There’s Old Nick himself in one story, and a tale of second sight, and even a ghost story especially for dog-lovers! Includes 'Black Eyes', 'The Road It Went By', 'Who's Afraid', 'Mr. Hurrel's Tallboy', and 'The Yellow Ball', and more.

Who's Afraid And Other Strange Stories

Children's Books

Puffin Penguin Books

Chilling stories written by such authors as Philippa Pearce, Ray Bradbury, and Joan Aiken includes the tale of the boy who suddenly realizes that he is a ghost and he may stay one forever. Original.

Ghosts, Ghouls, and Other Nightmares: Spooky Stories

MICHAEL MORPURGO

Susan Price

Ursula Moray Williams

Ray. Bradbury

Ann, Pilling

Marjorie Darke

Gwen Grant

Puffin

Tom is furious. His brother, Peter, has measles, so now Tom is being shipped off to stay with Aunt Gwen and Uncle Alan in their boring old apartment. There'll be nothing to do there and no one to play with. Tom just counts the days till he can return home to Peter.Then one night the landlady's antique grandfather clock strikes thirteen times leading Tom to a wonderful, magical discovery and marking the beginning of a secret that's almost too amazing to be true. But it is true, and in the new world that Tom discovers is a special friend named Hatty and more than a summer's worth of adventure for both of them. Now Tom wishes he could stay with his relativesand Hatty -- forever...

Tom's Midnight Garden

When Bet is first asked to go into the meadow and read a passage aloud from a book - apparently to no-one - she wonders why. But then she realises that her audience is a little mole, who listens attentively. This isn't just any mole. This mole can speak, he is more than 300 years old and he has an amazing tale to tell. So begins an extraordinary friendship between a lonely little girl and The Little Gentleman in Black Velvet.

The Little Gentleman

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Tom was a cross and resentful boy when he was sent to stay with his uncle and aunt because his brother , Peter, had caught the measles. As soon as he joined his relatives in their small apartment, he knew he would be bored and lonely. He would miss Peter as well as the garden at home where they used to play. Now, he had no friends his own age, and instead of a garden to explore, there was only a paved yard and a row of garbage cans outside the back door. When the time came for Tom to go home, he did everything ha could to prolong his visit,. For he had made a strange and wonderful discovery--a discovery that he could share with no one else.It was too fantastic and wonderful for other people to believe!

tom's midnight garden

Reference

J.B. Lippincott Company

MINNOW ON THE SAY

Minnow on the Say

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Oxford University Press

Sent to stay with his aunt and uncle in a dull old house without even a garden, Tom is not looking forward to his summer holiday. But when the clock strikes 13 at midnight, Tom opens a door to find an adventure more wonderful than he could have imagined.

Tom's Midnight Garden (Oxford Children's Modern Classics)

Literature & Fiction

OUP Oxford

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Tom's Midnight Garden is one of the best-loved works of children's literature of the last century and to celebrate the book's 50th anniversary Oxford University Press is proud to be publishing this special hardback edition. Featuring original setting and illustrations inside, together with original cover artwork, this book will delight fans old and new and will herald this book's rightful place as an all time classic children's book.

Folio Society

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