Secondhand Chapter Book (Age 8-12) Bargain Book Box DSH1065

Secondhand Chapter Book (Age 8-12) Bargain Book Box

This massive collection is a dream come true for young readers. From the magic of Matilda to the mischief of The Twits, it contains almost the entire Roald Dahl catalogue of children's favourites. But that's not all—this box also includes modern hits like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the explosive Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths, and spooky thrills from R.L. Stine. It’s the ultimate library builder for middle-grade readers.

1. R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls Based on the spooky movie, this novel tells the story of a traveling Hall of Horrors show that arrives in Danville. When high school friends discover the show is run by an evil ringmaster who traps souls, they have to fight to escape before they become the next exhibit.

2. Going Solo by Roald Dahl The second part of Dahl's autobiography. It chronicles his amazing adventures as a young man, from working in Africa for Shell Oil to flying a Hurricane fighter plane during World War II. It’s a gripping true story of survival and daring.

3. Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl Where it all began. Dahl recounts his early years, filled with sweet shops, strict schoolmasters, and the "Great Mouse Plot" of 1924. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the real-life events that inspired his most famous stories.

4. Esio Trot by Roald Dahl A charming and funny love story. Mr. Hoppy is in love with his neighbour, Mrs. Silver, but she only has eyes for her tortoise, Alfie. Mr. Hoppy hatches a clever plan involving a spell ("Esio Trot" is "Tortoise" backwards) to win her heart.

5. The Twits by Roald Dahl Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the nastiest, smelliest, and hairiest couple you could ever meet. They spend their days playing cruel tricks on each other, until the Muggle-Wump monkeys decide it’s time for revenge.

6. The Witches by Roald Dahl "Real witches dress in ordinary clothes and look like ordinary women." A young boy and his grandmother stumble into the annual meeting of the Grand High Witch, who plans to turn all the children of England into mice.

7. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl The sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Charlie Bucket and Mr. Wonka blast off into outer space, where they encounter the terrifying Vermicious Knids and save the world (sort of) before returning to the factory.

8. Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl Boggis, Bunce, and Bean are three mean farmers determined to catch the clever Mr. Fox. But Mr. Fox has a plan of his own to save his family and friends, proving that you can't outsmart a fox.

9. Tales to Give You Goosebumps by R.L. Stine A collection of ten short, spooky stories from the master of children's horror. Perfect for reading under the covers with a torch, these tales feature ghosts, monsters, and twist endings that will keep you up at night.

10. Family Disasters: Storm Warning by Nathan Luff A hilarious Australian story about the Porter family. When they head off on a holiday, everything that can go wrong, does go wrong—from extreme weather to family squabbles. It’s a laugh-out-loud look at family dynamics.

11. The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl A young girl has a secret power: when she gets angry, her "Magic Finger" takes over. When her neighbours, the Gregg family, hunt animals for fun, she teaches them a lesson they’ll never forget by turning the tables on them.

12. Matilda by Roald Dahl Matilda Wormwood is an extraordinary genius born into an ordinary, cruel family. But when she discovers she has telekinetic powers, she decides to take a stand against her parents and the terrifying headmistress, Miss Trunchbull.

13. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl The classic story of Charlie Bucket, the poor boy who finds a Golden Ticket. Inside Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory, he discovers a world of chocolate rivers, Oompa-Loompas, and candy inventions beyond imagination.

14. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl James Henry Trotter escapes his cruel aunts by climbing inside a magical, giant peach. Along with a crew of human-sized insects—including a Centipede and a Ladybird—he rolls away on a trans-Atlantic adventure.

15. The BFG by Roald Dahl Sophie is snatched from her bed by the Big Friendly Giant. Unlike other giants who eat "human beans," the BFG catches dreams. Together, they devise a plan to stop the bloodthirsty giants like the Fleshlumpeater.

16. Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl A touching father-son story. Danny lives in a caravan with his dad, who has a secret passion for poaching pheasants from the estate of the wealthy Victor Hazell. Together, they attempt the biggest poaching heist in history.

17. Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger The first book in the bestselling fantasy series. Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster is a Telepath who has never fit in. When she meets a boy named Fitz, she discovers a hidden world where she truly belongs—and where she is in grave danger.

18. The 26-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton Andy and Terry have added 13 new levels to their treehouse, including a skate ramp with a crocodile-infested pit and an ice-cream parlour run by a robot called Edward Scooperhands. It’s chaotic, illustrated fun.

19. The 78-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton The treehouse grows again! This time, they’ve added a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility, and an open-air movie theatre. But when a Hollywood director arrives to make a movie about them, things get crazy.

20. Mr Stink by David Walliams Chloe is a lonely girl who befriends the local tramp, Mr. Stink. When she hides him in her garden shed, she discovers there is more to this smelly gentleman than meets the eye—and nose. A funny and heartwarming story about kindness.

21. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney Greg Heffley is in big trouble for damaging school property. But just as the authorities are closing in, a massive blizzard hits, trapping the Heffley family inside their home. Greg soon realizes that being stuck with his family might be worse than jail.

22. Funny Kid: Slapstick by Matt Stanton Every kid wants to laugh, but Max Walburt is the boy who can make it happen. In this installment of the hit Aussie series, Max has to navigate school prank wars and hockey games while trying to keep his title as the Funny Kid.

23. George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl George's Grandma is a grizzly, grumpy old woman. To cure her of her nastiness, George decides to mix a special medicine using everything he can find in the house, from laundry detergent to animal pills. The results are explosive.

24. The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl A young boy teams up with a Giraffe (who has a magical extending neck), a Pelican (with a retractable beak), and a Monkey to form the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company. Their first job takes them to a grand house with a burglar problem.