The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton's classic series of 15 mystery novels.

Peter and Janet think Old Mill is perfect for their Seven Society meetings - until they make a startling discovery about some stolen goods. So the gang hatch a plan to wait for the thieves to come back ...

In addition to the Secret Seven novels, Enid Blyton wrote six short stories based on the characters which are published in The Secret Seven Short Story Collection (Hodder). The stories are also available in individual volumes, divided into chapters to make them ideal for newly confident readers. They have been illustrated in full colour by Tony Ross.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a Level Four Read it Yourself book from Ladybird

Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic, traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading.

Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales and exciting stories will amuse children and encourage them to progress further with this series and become confident readers.

Each book in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear, beautiful pictures for extra support and interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension.

This Read it yourself version of The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a level 4 title and so suitable for children who are eager to read longer stories independently. The story is full and exciting with a richer and more varied vocabulary.

Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read and become a confident reader.

Level 1

Rumpelstiltskin; The Enormous Turnip; The Ugly Duckling; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; Cinderella; Little Red Hen; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Level 2

Chicken Licken; Sly Fox and Red Hen; Town Mouse and Country Mouse; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; Sleeping Beauty; The Three Little Pigs;

Level 3

Rapunzel; Hansel and Gretel; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Elves and the Shoemaker

Level 4

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Heidi; The Pied Piper of Hamelin; The Wizard of Oz