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Bertie devises a new scheme for making filthy lucre, has a sickly time at the fairground and manages to teach a toddler her first word: Bum!

Join Bertie as he stages a school dinner revolt, takes Whiffer to dog training and sabotages his sister’s sleepover. It can only end in chaos!

Minna is just a blacksmith's daughter, yet she succeeds in raising a sickly abandoned foal, turning him into the pride of the Roman cavalry. Her stubborn determination and fiery nature burn brightly in the quiet fort of Othana and soon attract the secret admiration of the proud commander Theo. But even Theo cannot imagine the part Minna and her beloved horse will play when Othana is threatened by bloodthirsty pirates.

Roman servant girl Minna has run away to the big city on her beloved horse, Silva. Hopelessly in love with the courageous commander Theo, her only thought is to gain his admiration - whatever it takes. Spying a magnificent horse stolen from the Roman army, she sees her chance: steal back the stallion and win Theo’s heart. But the horse is guarded by a wild band of thieves led by a ruthless warrior, and when Minna puts her plan into action, she sparks a deadly chain of events from which there can be no turning back.

Two charming stories about Jamie and his magic cape.

Bathsheba Clarice de Trop thinks she's a star. Well, his mum is a world-famous novelist whose books are all about the amazing adventures of her fabulous daughter, and of course the stories must be true. But when Bathsheba is confronted by her-down-and-out father, and discovers her role in the fantastic new Bathsheba film will be played by hot US actress Avocado Dieppe, she has to face reality. She might not be as famous as she liked to think, but maybe she can still be a star in her own right.

The Adventures of Jake series stars a very unusual dog. If he's not digging up the roses or eating too much chocolate, he might be getting ready for a game of football or daydreaming about going to Crufts! A delightful collection of five warm, witty adventures each told with zest and humour.

Price Pompom's in trouble! Five witches weren't asked to his christening and now they have taken their revenge. Luckily, clever Laura Jones is on the case... Poor Prince Florian! According to an old prophecy no one can be king of Little Twittleburg unless they've got a fine head of hair, and his father is getting very thin on top. Florian will have to take over, but first he will have to complete the Four Tasks-even the one about taming a dragon! Luckily his best friend Laura is there to help.

Angela Nicely might look like she's made of sugar and spice and all things nice, but nothing could be further from the truth! Whether she's learning a new skill for the school talent contest, getting lost on a nature walk or persuading her mum to buy her a puppy, she's determined to stand out from the crowd and run the show!