The Magic Coat

A pack of four stories in a series which provides a reading programme for Key Stages 1 and 2, aiming to combine enjoyable, motivating stories with a carefully developed and consistent progression.

This book is a true story of a young girl born of modest means, experiencing a miracle or what you might refer to as magic. She is at a department store with her young parents when magic happens, just like a miracle. The most beautiful coat she had ever seen catches her attention and magic takes over. This book teaches us that good things happen. Appreciate them when they do. Don't take things for granted. Believe in the goodness of people. Keep your eyes open. Pass on your good fortune. And lastly, the important things in life are not disposable.

Jim Butcher’s breakthrough #1 New York Times bestseller starring Chicago’s only professional wizard, Harry Dresden. When it comes to the magical ruling body known as the White Council, Harry is thought of as either a black sheep or a sacrificial lamb. And none hold him in more disdain than Morgan, a veteran Warden with a grudge against anyone who bends the rules. But now, Morgan is in trouble. He’s been accused of cold-blooded murder—a crime with only one, final punishment. He’s on the run, wanting his name cleared, and he needs someone with a knack for backing the underdog. So it’s up to Harry to uncover a traitor within the Council, keep Morgan under wraps, and avoid coming under scrutiny himself. And a single mistake may cost someone his head. Someone like Harry...

Liam cherishes his coat for its enchanting secret: a touch of magic hidden within its seams. Yet, when the magic fades away, so does Liam's confidence, leaving him uncertain if his friends will still like him. Liam discovers that the true enchantment lies not in the coat's magic, but in the enduring bond of friendship.

Small, impetuous, and longing for attention, Flossie crept into the eerie bedroom of Bella, her fascinating teenage sister. Somewhere in the darkness, nestling within shadow, hung an old coat—a wondrous fur coat: rich, wild, and the waxy colour of autumn chestnuts. Where the fur comes from is a mystery, but once Flossie slips into its bear-like-skin, nothing will ever be the same again...

Sal decides to explore the contents of an old trunk in Grand's back shed. There she discovers a girl's winter coat. After she tries it on, Sal is transported into the past.

Lizzy and The Magic Coat is a charming story about a curious young girl who is a wizard in training. While Lizzy dreams she goes on magical journeys to far-away places where she encounters all kinds of enchanted encounters with delightful characters who help her learn important life lessons on listening well. In this story "Sweet Sweet Dreams" Lizzy will learn a lesson at the end, that all parents will want their children to learn.