Grim Batol: its dark legacy stretches back into the mists ofAzeroth's past. But most know it as the site of a terrible tragedy-- where the vile orcs corrupted the hatchlings of the nobleDragonqueen, Alexstrasza, and used them as weapons of war. Though aband of heroes, led by the enigmatic mage, Krasus, defeated theorcs and freed the captive dragons, the cursed mountain stands asanother ravaged landmark within the...WORLD OF WARCRAFTBut nowKrasus -- known to some as the red dragon Korialstrasz -- sensesthe malice of Grim Batol rising once more to threaten those heholds dear. Determined this time to confront this evil by himself,he is unaware of the quests that will draw others to Grim Batol andreveal the monstrous truth that could not only herald their deaths,but usher in a terrible new age of darkness and destruction.
Published in 40 countries, Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materialstrilogy – The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The AmberSpyglass – has graced the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, SanFrancisco Chronicle, Book Sense, and Publishers Weekly bestsellerlists. The Golden Compass forms the first part of a story in threevolumes. The first volume is set in a world like ours, butdifferent in many ways. The second volume is set partly in theworld we know. The third moves between many worlds. In The Golden Compass, readers meet 11-year-old Lyra Belacqua, aprecocious orphan growing up within the precincts of Jordan Collegein Oxford, England. It quickly becomes clear that Lyra's Oxford isnot precisely like our own—nor is her world. In Lyra's world,everyone has a personal d?mon, a lifelong animal familiar. This isa world in which science, theology and magic are closelyintertwined. The Subtle Knife is the second part of the trilogy that beganwith The Golden Compass. That first book was set in a world likeou
Book De*ion Harry Potter is midway through his training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup. He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for a hundred years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. But unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal - even by wizarding standards. And in his case, different can be deadly. From Amazon.co.uk Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the long-awaited, heavily hyped fourth instalment of a phenomenally successful series that has captured the imagination of millions of readers, young and old, across the globe. For J K Rowling the pressure is certainly on to continue to come up with thrilling, pacey storylines that allow her hero to mature into a young man without detracting from the magical secret that
An enormous escaped rhinoceros from London Zoo has eatenJames's parents. And it gets worse! James is packed off to livewith his two really horrible aunts, Sponge and Spiker. Poor Jamesis miserable, until something peculiar happens and James findshimself on the most wonderful and extraordinary journey he couldever imagine ...
Katniss Everdeen's having survived the Hungergames twice makes her a target of the Capitol and President Snow,as well as a hero to the rebels who will succeed only if Katniss iswilling to put aside her personal feelings and serve as theirpawn.
One boy, one boat, one tiger... After the tragic sinking of acargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild bluePacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-oldboy named Pi, a hyena, a zebra (with a broken leg), a femaleorang-utan - and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. The scene is setfor one of the most extraordinary and best-loved works of fictionin recent years.
This work introduces Miss Ottoline Brown, an exceptionally inquisitive Mistress of Disguise, and her partner in crime, Mr Munroe. No puzzle is ever too tricky for the two of them to solve ...Ottoline lives in a stylish apartment in Big City with a small hairy creature called Mr Munroe. Together they look after the Brown family's eclectic collections - and dabble in a spot of detective work. So they are the first to the scene of the crime when a string of high society dog-nappings and jewel thefts hits Big City. Ottoline (who luckily has a diploma from the Who-R-U Academy of Disguise) and Mr Munroe go undercover - and expose an ingenious scam masterminded by furry feline crook, the Yellow Cat. This is a quirky mystery - adventure which is perfectly packaged and highly collectable.
Every night, when the world is sleeping, big gruesome giantsguzzle up whoppsy-whiffling human beans. And there's only one giantwho can stop them - the BFG. He's the kindest giant there is and,with his friend Sophie in his top pocket, he sets out to rid theworld of the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater and all their rotsomefriends forever...
对于维京人的入侵,达科、塞拉和瑞奇显然无法理解,而且看起来他们根本无法阻止这些维京人的入侵。 当数以百计的船只载着无数战士准备围攻中世纪的巴黎时,巴黎人民也在努力守卫着自己的土地,但是,显然这个局面已经无法维持多久了。 当达科被捕之后,他被迫站在维京人一边,帮助维京人一起作战,而塞拉和瑞奇却在努力防守。 究竟哪一边会赢呢? 集合图书、互动游戏和值得收藏的“历史学家知道手册”的跨媒体少儿故事多平台系列产品将历史知识与各种趣味活动结合在一起,小读者对历史知识的吸收更快,记忆更多。 书本首页附有在线游戏线索图,登入网站输入信息即可开始游戏,边玩游戏边学历史知识,记忆起来更加容易! 个性鲜明的人物,惊险刺激的情节设计,搭配真实历史的大背景,知识、趣味两
"The Ugly Truth book CD" is a gorgeous gift edition ofthe bestselling fifth title in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series byJeff Kinney. Perfect for holidays and long car journeys! GregHeffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting olderreally all it's cracked up to be? Suddenly Greg is dealing with theincreased pressures of boy-girl parties, increasedresponsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come withgetting older. And after a big fight with his best friend Rowley,it looks like Greg is going to have to face the "ugly truth" all byhimself. Praise for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid": "The world has gonecrazy for Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series". ("Sun")."Kinney is right up there with JK Rowling as one of the bestsellingchildren's authors on the planet". ("Independent"). "Hilarious".("Telegraph"). "The Diary of A Wimpy Kid" series is aninternational bestseller, having sold over 50 million copiesworldwide, and has now been made into three blockbuster films. Theoriginal "Diary of
Author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown returns in the highly anticipated sequel to the NY Times Bestseller Star Wars: Jedi Academy! It's time to return to middle school in a galaxy far, far away. . . . After surviving his first year at Jedi Academy, Roan Novachez thought his second year would be a breeze. He couldn't have been more wrong. Roan feels like he's drifting apart from his friends, and it's only made worse when Roan discovers he's not the amazing pilot he thought he'd be. When the school bullies take him under their wing, he decides they aren't so bad after all--or are they? This year, Roan will have to face alien poetry tests, menacing robots, food fights, flight simulation class, online bullies, more lightsaber duels, and worst of all . . . a girl who is mad at him. This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school--all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, sketches, e-mails, and more. 纽
Made to be a page boy at a wedding, forced to go on a countrywalk, and dragooned into dinner at a posh restaurant - it's a hardlife for Henry. But in these ten hilarious stories taken from theHorrid Henry books, he shows he knows how to stick up for himselfand get his own back. Brilliant new extras include instructions,notes from Horrid Henry, a recipe for a truly horrible drink, andadvice on various important matters. You can even choose a newhairstyle for his unfavourite dinner guest!
Dare you take on the role of the Grand High Witch? David Woodhas created seven short plays to read and perform. With notes onsimple staging, props and costumes, the plays can be produced withthe minimum of experience and resources. Children will have aphizzwizardly good time - and their friends won't believe theirgogglers!
Darkness Falls Swords Clash Evil Reigns. Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel statefrom destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatroix, cruelruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land ofthe elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, thevital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is a journey of a lifetime,filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a freshadventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, andEragon isn t sure whom he can trust.
"These figs are very special," the woman whispered. "They canmake your dreams come true." -- Thus Monsieur Bibot, thecold-hearted dentist, was given two ordinary-looking figs aspayment for extracting a tooth from an old woman's mouth. MonsieurBibot refused to believe such nonsense and proceeded to eat one ofthe figs for a bedtime snack. Although it was possibly the finest,sweetest fig he had ever tasted, it wasn't until the next morningthat Monsieur Bibot realized it indeed had the power to make hisdreams come true. While dragging his poor dog, Marcel, out for hiswalk, he discovered that his strange dream from the night beforewas becoming all too real. Determined to make good use of thesecond fig, Monsieur Bibot learns to control is dreams. But can hecontrol Marcel? Once again Chris Van Allsburg explores themysterious territory between fantasy and reality in an uncanny talethat will intrigue readers of all ages.
Charlie Bucket loves chocolate. AndMr Willy Wonka, the most wonderous inventor in the world, isopening the gates of his amazing chocolate factory to five luckychildren. It's the prize of a lifetime! Gobstoppers, wriggle sweetsand a river of melted chocolate await - Charlie need just oneGolden Ticket and these delicious treats could all be his...