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A series of children's modern classic novels by renowned 20th century children's writers. All the titles in this series have the A Puffin Book logo, contemporary-style covers, and child-friendly endnotes.

Green Smoke

Charlotte's Web

Kiki's Delivery Service

Sword of Fire

Finn Family Moomintroll

Comet in Moominland

The Exploits of Moominpappa

Moominsummer Madness

Moominland Midwinter

Tales from Moominvalley

Moominpappa at Sea

Moominvalley in November

Laughter is an Egg

Tales from Watership Down

The Whale Rider

Chinese Cinderella

45th Anniversary Edition

The Neverending Story

Watership Down

Stig of the Dump

The Little Prince

Over Sea, Under Stone

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The Dark is Rising sequence

On holiday in Cornwall, Simon, Jane and Barney Drew discover an ancient map in the attic of the Grey House, where they are staying with their mysterious Great-Uncle Merry. They know immediately that it is special. But it is much more than just a map. It is the start of a quest to find a grail, a source of great power that could contain - or resurrect - the powerful, age-old forces of evil in the world. And the Drews are not the only ones searching for it. 
 
The first thrilling book in the highly acclaimed Dark Is Rising sequence.

“A perfect coming-of-age story” – The Guardian, praise for The Dark is Rising 
 
Three siblings embark on an epic quest for a mythic grail in this first installment of Susan Cooper's award-winning The Dark Is Rising Sequence, now with a brand-new look! 
 
All through time, Light and Dark have battled for control of the world. Now, after centuries of balance, the Dark is summoning its terrifying forces to rise once more...and three children find themselves caught in the conflict. 
 
The Drew siblings – Simon, Jane, and Barney – are on a family holiday in Cornwall when they discover an ancient map. But, they have no idea how special the map is. 
 
Together, the three siblings have to take on a quest. They need to band together and discover the secret weapon that can end the war between Dark and Light. But, will they be able to do it in time? 
 
And, will they be able to make it out alive?

Susan Cooper is a world-renowned author of children's books. Born and brought up in England, she worked as a journalist before moving to America, where she now lives. Her classic The Dark Is Rising sequence has won the Newbery Medal and was twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Her Boggart titles have won the Scottish Arts Council Children's Book Award and been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Smarties Prize. King of Shadows was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. As well as writing novels, Susan Cooper has written for the theatre and for television. Her website is at www.thelostland.com and her Facebook is at www.facebook.com/SusanCooperFanPage

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