The first book to assess critically mystery in children's literature, this collection charts a development from religious mystery through rationally solved dete

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Blyton has captivated children worldwide for almost 80 years, but there has been very little serious critical attention paid to her. This book remedies this, lo

When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the 'shop from nowhere' -- and it

Fun and engaging activity pages that reinforce the alphabet, reading, writing, phonics, math skills, and more, and prepare preschoolers for kindergarten! From t