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WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2020 "An inspirational book telling the tales of 29 amazing children. Children who have triumphed, overcome and persevered. Children who would put most grown ups to shame!" - Konnie Huq Published for the first time in paperback, this book tells the stories of girls and boys from around the world and the challenges they have faced and overcome. It features over 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable – from surviving a plane crash in the jungle to striking against climate change. There are tales of triumphing over illness and injury, and of overcoming bullying. Entries include Greta Thunberg, Boyan Slat and Phiona Mutesi, to name a few. Each incredible story is narrated in an exciting and engaging style, and is combined with visually stunning illustrations by Amy Blackwell. Children can lose themselves in the remarkable true-life tales of ingenuity, courage and commitment. Practical tips and skills accompany every entry, from how to deal with altitude sickness to how to be more green. They provide children with an exciting springboard and the confidence to apply the knowledge to their own life situations – now and in the future. A perfect gift for every fearless child you know, these empowering stories show that no matter who you are, how old you are, and what you do, you can rise to the challenge. Please note: This is a paperback edition of the 2020 hardback and contains a brand-new entry about activist Amika George.

Join Verity and her magical fairy friends in this enchanting retelling of Cinderella, a much-loved fairy-tale classic, full of magic, mystery and more!

Author Caroline Wakeman takes you on a journey to a magical Fairy Kingdom alongside lovable Verity and her gang of her sparkly fairy friends, as they set out on a special mission to ensure Cinderella gets the happily ever after she deserves!

Verity is a thrill-seeking fairy with a heart of gold and a habit of telling the truth at all times during her endless adventures with fellow princesses and fairy friends!

Proving the perfect fairytale book for your little princess, Verity Fairy and Cinderella gently encourages conversation surrounding the difference between right and wrong, positively influencing your child's moral intelligence and sense of justice, whilst sparking their curiosity and imagination.

With a sprinkle of stardust in every page, your youngster can enjoy:

-A simple and easy-to-read interpretation of a much-loved fairy-tale classic
-Illuminating illustrations to enchant and inspire our young readers
-An interactive quiz for children to reflect on everything they have learnt throughout the book
A colourful map of Verity's magical Fairytale Kingdom

Celebrate your child's curiosity and let their imagination run wild in this gripping interpretation of Cinderella, jam-packed with beautiful illustrations, an easy-to-follow storyline and a whole lot of magic.

The ideal read for 5-7 year olds, this captivating kid's book encompasses the pleasure of simple text with the magic of much-loved fairy-tales, whilst placing a subtle focus on moral code to reinforce positive social behaviour in children from an early age.

The fun doesn't stop there!

Join Verity on more magical missions as she sets out to save more princesses from the clutches of evil, in the Verity Fairy complete collection, including Verity Fairy and Rapunzel, Verity Fairy and Sleeping Beauty, and Verity Fairy and Snow White, the ideal classic fairy-tale books for children.

More magical adventures await you!

Join Verity and her magical fairy friends in this enchanting retelling of Rapunzel, a much-loved fairy-tale classic, full of magic, mystery and more!

Author Caroline Wakeman takes you on a journey to a magical Fairy Kingdom alongside lovable Verity and her gang of her sparkly fairy friends, as they set out on a special mission to ensure Rapunzel gets the happily ever after she deserves!

Verity is a thrill-seeking fairy with a heart of gold and a habit of telling the truth at all times during her endless adventures with fellow princesses and fairy friends!

Proving the perfect fairytale book for your little princess, Verity Fairy and Rapunzel gently encourages conversation surrounding the difference between right and wrong, positively influencing your child's moral intelligence and sense of justice, whilst sparking their curiosity and imagination.

With a sprinkle of stardust in every page, your youngster can enjoy:

-A simple and easy-to-read interpretation of a much-loved fairy-tale classic
-Illuminating illustrations to enchant and inspire our young readers
-An interactive quiz for children to reflect on everything they have learnt throughout the book
-A colourful map of Verity's magical Fairytale Kingdom

Encourage your children to let their hair down and their imagination to run wild in this gripping interpretation of Rapunzel, jam-packed with beautiful illustrations, an easy-to-follow storyline and a whole lot of magic.

The ideal read for 5-7 year olds, this captivating kid's book encompasses the pleasure of simple text with the magic of much-loved fairy-tales, whilst placing a subtle focus on moral code to reinforce positive social behaviour in children from an early age.

The fun doesn't stop there!

Join Verity on more magical missions as she sets out to save more princesses from the clutches of evil, in the Verity Fairy complete collection, including Verity Fairy and Cinderellla, Verity Fairy and Sleeping Beauty, and Verity Fairy and Snow White, the ideal classic fairytale books for children.

More magical adventures await you!

This delightful book with beautiful, illustrated characters is a magical retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale with a twist.

In this captivating interpretation of a classic fairy tale, children can rediscover the much-loved story of Sleeping Beauty while exploring the Fairy-tale Kingdom - a place where all of the classic fairy tales coexist and intertwine. In this retelling of Sleeping Beauty, youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends and see how they help good prevail over evil, making sure everyone lives happily ever after. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does, she tells the truth, ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble!

Gorgeous characters, simple text and a splash of humour makes Verity Fairy and Sleeping Beauty a captivating book to share.

This delightful book with beautiful, illustrated characters is a magical retelling of the classic Snow White fairy tale with a twist.

In this captivating interpretation of a classic fairy tale, children can rediscover the much-loved story of Snow White while exploring the Fairy-tale Kingdom - a place where all of the classic fairy tales coexist and intertwine. In this retelling of Snow White, youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends and see how they help good prevail over evil, making sure everyone lives happily ever after. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does, she tells the truth, ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble! It's a spellbinding behind-the-scenes look at the battle between Snow White and her evil stepmother, with an extra sprinkling of fairy dust.

Gorgeous characters, simple text and a splash of humour makes Verity Fairy and Snow White a captivating book to share.