The latest in the series designed for children whose reading ability allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Illustrated by Alida Massari. Ages: 5+

Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.