Publisher's Synopsis
To herald the start of a new millennium and celebrate the best in 20th Century children's literature, here is a must-have collection, with an unworldly/magical theme.
Authors and extracts included are: Roald Dahl's Matilda, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, David Almond's Skellig, Jenny Nimmo's The Owl Tree, Kaye Umansky's Pongwiffy and the Holiday of Doom, Kate Thompson's Switchers, Philip Ridley's Krindlekrax, Andrew Norris's Aquila, Robert Swindells' Nigtmare Stairs and Helen Cresswell's Snatchers. This collection celebrates the best in children's writing from long-established authors as well as newcomers. Prepare to step Out of This World and into a new millennium . . .
