Three children on board ship, travelling from India to England, must unravel the identities of a body thrown overboard and the assassin. Gripping historical fiction for ages 8-12.
A re-issue of this treasure, in its original small format with Ardizzone's lovely drawings. It has inspired every child who has ever read it, and made them laugh and stretch their eyes visua... read more
"If you want to pretend you're shrinking, that's all right," said Treehorn's mother, "as long as you don't do it at the table."' The 50th anniversary edition of this surreal and off-beat sto... read more
A new edition with illustrations by the Children's Laureate whose scratchy style is well-suited to the story, especially for those who don't have Tenniel's hookah-smoking caterpillar as the ... read more