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It is the summer of 1797 and the officers of the British Navy fear that there will be further mutinies amongst the sailors who have had to endure the terrible conditions on board British ships. Billy Budd is handsome, strong, reliable, efficient and loyal. But he is victimised by Claggart, the vindictive and cruel master-at-arms, who accuses him of insubordination.

Anna is making her first trip alone to visit her aunt. She is nervous and excited. Who is the strange man in her train carriage?

Lia and Jay's grandmother is old and in poor health. She misses her husband who has recently died. She begs her family to fetch water from the well at the abandoned family farm in the hills. After listening to their parents' words of caution about the recent volcanic activity in the area, Lia and Jay set off early in the morning to walk to the farm. On their journey the teenagers meet a variety of people and when they return , it is not just the well water that they bring back to the city. * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

A romantic story of mistaken identity. On a wet day, the purchase of an umbrella leads to a romantic chance encounter. * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

Rebecca, Sue, Mark and David are on a skiing holiday in the mountains. It is going to be a fun-filled week with a skiing competition on the last day. Who will win? Recommended for younger readers. * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

This adventure story is a sequel to Photo Finish, also at Starter level. Part three In the Frame, is also available. Best friends Lisa and Alice have started their eagerly anticipated holiday. They are staying in a pretty hotel and are looking forward to enjoying the delights of the holiday island. But there is an added excitement to their stay. Are the rumours true that a celebrity couple are staying on the island too? * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

Everybody in Middletown likes Mr Fruit, everybody except his daughter, Sara. She doesn't like him because he is dishonest. Can she persuade him to change his ways? * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

When she has to get her passport photos taken quickly, Lisa never imagines for one moment what the consequences might be of her visit to the photo booth in the deserted bus station, or the mortal danger she is in. Part two, Shooting Stars, and three, In the Frame, of this story are also available. * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

Crossways is a quiet and sleepy town where everyone wears a hat. But everything changes when the Magic Barber comes to town. Recommended for younger readers. * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

Charlie's family is poor, so he cannot go to school. He works as a shoeshine boy and dreams of being rich. Then one day, he has a chance to make his dreams come true. Recommended for younger readers. * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

The young friends, Lisa and Alice, were first introduced in Photo Finish (Starter Level). Their story was continued in Shooting Stars (Starter Level), when the girls had a wonderful holiday on a Greek island. They some amazing sights and also made some new friends - including two world-famous movie stars. In this the third story they are travelling home. During the journey they befriend a young mother and her children. But they soon find themselves in the middle of yet another adventure. * 16 pages * full colour illustrations

Alissa is twelve years old when her father sends her to work in the city. Soon she wants to leave her work and go to school. Is it an impossible dream? * 16 pages * full colour illustrations