The books...

Mrs Armitage on Wheels by Quentin Blake

Mrs Armitage sets off for a quiet cycle with her faithful dog, Breakspear, but she just can't help thinking of ways to improve her bicycle. Before very long she has added three very loud horns, a bucket of water to wash her hands, a complete tool kit. And by the time she has also added a seat for Breakspear, two umbrellas, a cassette player and a mouth-organ,

Emma Jane's Aeroplane by Katie Haworth

Emma Jane zooms off in her aeroplane around the cities of the world. Along the way she makes a crew of animal friends who save the day when the little plane gets into trouble... A rhyming narrative with a light touch and a zingy female protagonist, this tale is perfect for little explorers everywhere.

The Boy Who Biked the World by Alaistair Humphreys

In this charming caricature of Alastair Humphreys infamous circumnavigation of the world on his bike, children are swept along with the character of Tom, an adventurous boy who feels there must be more to life than school. The first part of The Boy Who Biked the World follows Tom leaving England, cycling through Europe and all the way through Afric

The Famous Five: Five go off to Camp by Enid Blyton

The Famous Five investigate spook trains in the dead of night. The trains seem to vanish into thin air, but where do they go? The Five discover an unusual underground tunnel system and a secret train-service.

If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery?

Chapter book

The Runaway Train by Benedict Blathwayt