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From renowned picture book creators Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake, the story of Ace Dragon LTD. who isn t so limited after all.
When John notices a manhole cover with the words "ACE DRAGON LTD. "written across it, he can't help but investigate what lies beneath. And so begins an unusual friendship between a boy and a dragon named Ace, who wears two pairs of Wellington boots and loves skywriting with fire, flying stunts to the moon, and turning gold into straw. With so many talents, John wonders if, unlike his moniker, Ace really isn't so limited after all!" Item No. 9780763674823
$16.99
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The bear's plans go awry in this welcome paperback reissue ofQuentin Blake'sfirst full-color picturebook, perfect for talking about sharing and the seasonsThe bear is behaving very strangely indeed: collecting moss, logs, and branches to build a winter house. The other animals think this is silly, and laugh at him, but when winter comes, bear is cozy in his house while the other animals suffer in the cold. Being a very kind bear, he invites the others in; but unfortunately for the bear, they are too excited to sleepit seems he will get no rest at all this winter. But when spring arrives, he finds a solution."
Item No. 9781842709160
$12.99
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'Beyond The Page' is generously illustrated with 240 full-colour reproductions of Quentin Blake's own solo and collaborative work to create an unsurpassed collection of his achievements, which together with his fascinating story make it a must for fans, aficionados and professionals alike.
Item No. 9781849760836
$32.00
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6 bestselling postcards from Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, illustrated by Quentin Blake, packaged in a beautiful craft pack design. All postcards are 4" x 6". Item No. RDPCP003
$6.95
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From the author of The BFG and Matilda!
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life! Item No. 9780142410318
$7.99
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From the bestselling author of Matilda and The BFG!
Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket's back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world'' first space hotel, battling the dreaded Vermicious Knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable, intergalactic joyride. Item No. 9780142410325
$7.99
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From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! Danny has a life any boy would love--his home is a gypsy caravan, he's the youngest master car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. But one night Danny discovers a shocking secret that his father has kept hidden for years. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world.
Item No. 9780142410332
$7.99
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Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox! Item No. 9780142410349
$7.99
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A taste of her own medicine. George is alone in the house with Grandma. The most horrid, grizzly old grunion of a grandma ever. She needs something stronger than her usual medicine to cure her grouchiness. A special grandma medicine, a remedy for everything. And George knows just what to put into it. Grandma's in for the surprise of her life--and so is George, when he sees the results of his mixture!
Item No. 9780142410356
$7.99
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In these two stories the protagonists have mischievous fun with a former pirate and a band of robbers.
Item No. 9781567921694
$8.95
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Once upon a time, a heron and a crane lived at opposite ends of a swamp. One day, Crane realises he is lonely, and decides it’s high time he got married, and it seems obvious to him that he should ask Heron to be his wife. So, after grooming himself very carefully, he crosses the swamp to propose. But life is never simple and proposing turns out to be more difficult than Crane could ever have imagined.
Item No. 9781849392006
$9.99
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Tom likes fooling around and is rather good at it, much to the annoyance of his Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong. So one day this fearsome lady decides to teach Tom a lesson and summons Captain Najork and his Hired Sportsmen to play womble, muck and sneedball. Can it possibly end well for all concerned?
Item No. 9781567923223
$7.95
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When James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, the peach at the very top of the tree starts growing. Before long it's as big as a house, and James discovers a secret entranceway into the mammoth fruit. When he crawls inside, James meets a bunch of friendly oversized insects. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling, and the adventure begins! Fans of this popular story will delight in the new humorous illustrations by Quentin Blake.
Item No. 9780141304670
$7.99
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Postcard featuring image from Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Measure 4" x 6" Item No. RD216PC
$1.00
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From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!
Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it! -Matilda will surely go straight to children's hearts.- --The New York Times Book Review Item No. 9780142410370
$7.99
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3" x 2" magnet featuring Matilda by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quenting Blake. Item No. RDMAT006MAG
$4.50
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Postcard featuring image from Roald Dahl's Matilda, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Postcard measures 4" x 6". Item No. RD218PC
$1.00
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Postcard featuring image from Roald Dahl's Matilda, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Postcard measures 4" x 6". Item No. RD242PC
$1.00
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6 bestselling postcards from Roald Dahl's Matilda, illustrated by Quentin Blake, packaged in a beautiful craft pack design. All postcards are 4" x 6". Item No. RDPCP002
$6.95
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Natural 100% cotton tote bag featuring Quentin Blake illustration from Roald Dahl's Matilda on the front and quote from the book on the back. Bag measures approximately 14" x 16", making it the perfect size for carrying your books! Can be carried by hand or over the shoulder. Item No. RDMAT014TOTE
$11.95
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4" x 6" postcard featuring Roald Dahl's Matilda illustrated by Quentin Blake. Item No. RD221PC
$1.00
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Natural 100% cotton tote bag featuring Quentin Blake illustration from Roald Dahl's Matilda. Bag measures approximately 14" x 16", making it the perfect size for carrying your books! Can be carried by hand or over the shoulder. Item No. RD121TOTE
$11.95
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Last chance! This book is out-of-print and we don't have many copies left. Get it while you can! Back in print, an exuberant and funny Yeoman-Blake story in which hundreds of mice trick a grumpy millerThe grumpy miller is having mouse trouble, so he buys himself a large tabby cat. Fortunately for the mice, the cat is too unfit to catch even a single mouse. But when the miller loses his temper and threatens to drown the poor tabby, the mice decide they must intervene, as they have grown surprisingly fond of him. Item No. 9781849392013
$9.99
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Captain Najork has never quite got over the time that Tom beat him and his hired sportsmen at womble, muck and sneedball, so when he sees Tom hurtle past his window in a two-seater jam powered frog, he sets off in hot pursuit.
Item No. 9781567923230
$7.95
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Item No. 16097C
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