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Now available as an ebook for the first time.Once there was a hare – a joyful, dancing hare. Kings, queens, witches, giants, even a vampire, have seen this clever creature – but no one can catch him. Whoever is lucky enough to see the magic never, ever forgets. This book includes 12 stories of encounters with the magic hare.

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Six best-loved novels on the theme of war by the nation’s favourite storyteller and award-winning author of ‘War Horse’, brought together in this ebook collection.A perfect introduction to Michael Morpurgo’s enthralling stories for new readers and a classic collection for fans.‘Private Peaceful’:Thomas Peaceful and his brother Charlie are on the battlefields of the First World War, trying to keep hope alive in the horror of the trenches through memories of their childhood…‘Little Manfred’:In the Imperial War Museum is a wooden Dachshund, carved by a German prisoner of war for the children of the British family with which he stayed after the fighting ended. This is the story of how it got there…‘The Amazing Story of Adophus Tips’:In 1943, Lily Treganza was living in a sleepy seaside village, scarcely touched by the war. But all that was soon to change…‘Toro! Toro!’:Antonito is a young boy growing up in Southern Spain, on a farm rearing bulls for the bull ring. Antonito hand rears a little black calf, Paco, and they become firm friends. But later on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, Antonito learns of the horrors of the bull fight and Paco’s fate, and so frees the black bull and rides with him into the hills…‘Shadow’:Aman and his mother live in war-torn Afghanistan. When a Western dog appears at the mouth of their cave, it soon becomes Aman’s constant companion, his shadow as he calls her. But life is becoming increasingly dangerous for Aman and his family…‘An Elephant in the Garden’:It is Dresden in 1945 and Karli and Elizabeth’s mother works at the zoo. When the bombs begin to fall, they cannot bear to leave behind beloved elephant, Marlene…

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An extra-special Christmas story about Issie and her friends at pony club. With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save – these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies.Issie had always wanted her very own pony, and perhaps this Christmas her wish would come true…In this gorgeous Christmas special, Issie tells the story of how she first met Mystic – and how a little magic helped Issie and her perfect pony to stay together for ever.A sparkling, festive prequel to the popular Pony Club Secrets series.

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The third gripping adventure in this exciting new pony-club series. With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save – these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies.Issie and her horse, Blaze, are spending summer in the countryside instead of at pony club. But Issie doesn’t mind because she’ll be training horses for the movies!At her aunt’s farm, Issie hears of plans to cull a group of wild ponies. She’s determined to save them, especially the beautiful stallion Destiny.It’s lucky that Issie can call on her pony-club friends because she is going to need all the help she can get…

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The second adventure in this fresh, fun and accessible new series – perfect for all pony-loving girls out there.Issie and her friends have been picked to represent the Chevalier Point Pony Club at the Interclub Gold Shield – the biggest competition of the year. It’s time to get training!But when equipment is sabotaged and one of the riders is injured, Issie and her friends are determined to find out who’s to blame. With a little help from Issie’s old pony Mystic, maybe they can solve the mystery…Another action-packed adventure from the Chevalier Point Pony Club.

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The first adventure in this fresh and fun new pony-club series for all girls who love horses.Issie LOVES horses and is a member of the Chevalier Point Pony Club, where she looks after her pony, Mystic, trains for gymkhanas and hangs out with her best friends.When Issie is asked to train Blaze, an abandoned pony, her riding skills are put to the test. Can she tame the spirited new horse? And is Blaze really out of danger?This is a fast-paced, action-packed new pony series for all girls aged 8-12.

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From the award-winning author of the Spy Dog series comes a wildly funny tale in HarperCollins’ Awesome Animals series – the funniest fiction, starring the wildest of wildlife from leading authors.The Hole-in-the-Tree gang, led by Quickpaw Cassidy and The Sunshine Cub, is the most daring group of raccoons in town. But when these cheeky chancers carry out the biggest, boldest heist of their lives, they push the neighbourhood too far.The heat is on and the gang goes on the run in a wild adventure that ultimately teaches them that there’s no place like home.

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An unforgettably funny, animal adventure story about a little bird with big dreams from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. One of the fantastic titles in the brand new Awesome Animals series – the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize winning authors.Rory the rockhopper penguin loves showing off, but with few visitors to the zoo, life has become a little dull. If things don’t improve the zoo might have to close.So when the keepers install PENGUINCAM Rory grabs his chance with both flippers, organising a dazzling penguin talent show to pull in the crowds…