Book 1

The Birthday Wish

by Hilary McKay

Published 11 August 1998
Simon has been dreading going back to school after the summer holidays. Not even his birthday can cheer him up. Ever since his parents disappeared when he was six weeks old he has been making birthday wishes. Now, with a new teacher taking over class 4b perhaps school will be a bit more fun. And perhaps one of his wishes might even come true...

Book 4

Cold Enough For Snow

by Hilary McKay

Published 16 December 1998
When the children are snowed in during a dinner ladies' detention for what could turn into weeks, things look bad. After all, dinner ladies are not overly fond of children, and their cooking is terrible! Now London has been evacuated, and time and food are running out. Bagdemagus, the magical school cat, is behaving very strangely - can he help the children make their escape?

A Strong Smell Of Magic

by Hilary McKay

Published 19 August 1999
A special Class Prize will be awarded to the children who make the most money at the Pudding Bag School Summer Fair. With their teacher ill in bed, and only a rather mangy moose for company, Class 4b despair of winning anything at all. Something special is needed, and it arrives just in time. But could it be a bit too special? After all, it smells very strongly of magic!