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Charlie Changes into a Chicken

By Sam Copeland

Charlie McGuffin seems like a normal school boy but, like we all do, he has his worries. Except something strange happens to Charlie at random times for no apparent reason: he changes into animals.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9XXoFSuEuh-n_ccLB5mwC5QUFKE0zh

Mummy Fairy and Me

By Sophie Kinsella

My mummy looks normal, like any other mummy . . . but she's not. Because she can turn into a fairy. She just has to shut her eyes tight, say 'Marshmallow' . . . and POOF! She's Mummy Fairy.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9XXoFSuEugtMVuFdH9zuYFQhTBSTSP5

Danny The Champion Of The World

by Roald Dahl

Danny and his father live in a caravan parked right next to the garage where his father works. Danny father teaches him how to fix bits of car, reads him bedtime stories and introduces him to the wonders of nature. One night, Danny discovers his father has a secret.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACgFC1-9b4A

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	Stuck by Oliver Jeffers Suitable for All When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. ... Read by Mr Street
	Pitt Street Pirates by Terry Deary Suitable for All Have you ever dreamed of finding a long-lost treasure map? Meet the Pitt Street Pirates - a group of friends with just one thing in mind - to sail lakes in their local park in search of gold! Read by Mr Abey
	The Suitcase Kid by Jacqueline Wilson Suitability 9-11yrs Distraught at her parents' divorce, Andy cannot decide who she wants to live with. She spends one week at Mum's house, the next at Dad's, but never really feels that she belongs anywhere. This difficult situation, which is worsened by animosity between Andy and her new stepfamilies, has no simple solution. *Read by Mrs Thomas*
	The Secret Lake by Karen Inglis Suitability: 8-11yrs When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? *Read by Mrs Smithson*
	Room On A Broom by Julia Donaldson A classic story by this brilliant author. Read by Miss Lee
	The Tiger and the Jackal by Vivian French and Alison Bartlett Suitable for All Read by Mrs Talbot
	Slinky Malinki by Lynley Dodd Follow the adventures of Slinky Malinki, a fiendish black cat who goes on a midnight stealing spree. 2 stories to entertain you! Read by Mrs Suttle
	You're a Bad Man Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton Good evening. Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun and corn on the cob. This book’s all about him. And an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. And Jake the dog, and a little girl called Polly and an evil, stinky butcher all covered in guts. And there’s heroes and sweets and adventures and EVERYTHING. Read by Mr Horsley