Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! When Trap got mouse-napped in Transratania, it was up to Thea and me to rescue him. Little did I know that Transratania is the land of vampire mice! Oh, would I ever make it back to my nice, safe mousehole alive?
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.
Product De*ion Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! Book 1 It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered a mysterious map. It showed a secret treasure on a faraway island. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, Thea dragged me into her treasure hunt! In no time at all, we'd set sail for the island. It was an adventure I'd never forget.... 作者简介: Geronimo Stilton was born in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. He is Rattus Emeritus of Mousomorphic Literature and Neo-Ratonic Comparative Philosophy. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton collects antique cheese rinds and plays golf. But what he most enjoys is telling stories to his nephew Benjamin.
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.
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.
A new collection of ten favourite stories with added extras,all about Horrid Henry at home.
Andrew Clements is the undisputed master of the school story.His kid-friendly humor and keen and empathetic understanding ofmiddle-grade life and classroom dynamics have propelled his booksonto both bestseller and state award lists throughout the country.Now three of his most popular school stories are available in ahandsome boxed set. A WEEK IN THEWOODS Winner of two state awards THE SCHOOLSTORY California Young Readers Medal THE REPORTCARD People magazine Spring's Best Kids' Book Parents' Choice Award Society of School Librarians International Honor Book
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 ...
'Kira saw that she was surrounded by hostile women who hadcome from their cotts and were watching Vandara for instructionsand leadership. Several, she noticed, had rocks in their hands. Ifone rock were thrown, others would follow, she knew. They were allwaiting for the first...' When Kira is summoned to judgement by theCouncil of the Guardians to resolve a village conflict, Kira knowsshe is fighting for her life. In this challenging vision of thefuture, society is not technoogically advanced, and is tough andunforgiving, with every member having to prove their place. Kirahas a withered leg and up till now has had her mother to protecther. With her mother gone, Kira will need to use every ounce ofcunning, wit and bravery to ensure her continued acceptance - andeven survival. A compelling, thought-provoking vision of a futuresociety from an award-winning author.
“They called her Water Claire.” When the young girl washed up on their shore, no one knew she hadbeen a Vessel. That she had carried a Product. That it had beencarved from her belly. Stolen. Claire had had a son. She was supposed to forget him, but that wasimpossible. When he was taken from their community, she knew shehad to follow. And so her journey began. But here in this wind-battered village Claire is welcomed as one oftheir own. In the security of her new home, she is free and loved.She grows stronger. As tempted as she is by the warmth of morehuman kindness than she has ever known, she cannot stay. Her son isout there; a young boy by now. Claire will stop at nothing to findher child . . . even if it means trading her own life. With Son, the two-time Newbery Medal–winning Lois Lowry has spunanother mesmerizing tale in this thrilling and long-awaitedconclusion to The Giver. “Claire’s story stands on its own, but as the final volume inthis iconic quartet, it holistically reun
Everybody loves a carnival! Who can fail to delight in thecolourful people, the unworldly spectacle, the fabulousfreaks? A carnival is a place for good family fun - as long as one has afamily, that is. For the Baudelaire orphans, their time at thecarnival turns out to be yet another episode in a now unbearableseries of unfortunate events. In fact, in this appalling ninthinstalment in Lemony Snicket′s serial, the siblings must confront aterrible lie, a caravan, and Chabo the wolf baby. With millions ofreaders worldwide, and the Baudelaire′s fate turning fromunpleasant to unseemly, it is clear that Lemony Snicket has takennearly all the fun out of children′s books.
A volume that's sure to be treasured for years to come, this50th anniversary edition of a children's classic contains the threetales of My Father's Dragon: Elmer and the Dragon, The Dragons ofBlueland , and the title story.
Catching Fire, the second book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games series, is now available in a deluxe foil edition! Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
After any harrowing struggle, it is nice to consider checkinginto a hotel for a rest. In fact, this might be just the breakViolet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire could use after their wearyingdeep-sea adventure. A hotel can be a good choice for any family vacation. With somany floors, such a variety of rooms, and a curious array ofguests, spending time in the safety of the right hotel can be theperfect learning environment for children of any age. A keenresearcher like Klaus, an adept inventor like Violet, and asharp-toothed culinary master like Sunny are all sure to findengaging diversions during their stay. Regardless of how they pass their time while at a hotel, thethree siblings will be sure to take in all the interesting sightsand sounds -- and write them down -- just in case this episodeturns out to be the darkest yet in a series of unfortunateevents.
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
装 帧:精装 作 者:JK 开 本:28.3 x 18.33 x 3.3 页 数:约128页 语 言:英语 IS BN:9781948174930 出版社:Macmillan 内容简介: The most interactive and comprehensive companion to the first book in the Harry Potter series. Includes insights from cast and crew members, as well as publishers, editors, and illustrators, of the Harry Potter series, films, and wider wizarding world. Writen by the hosts of the #1 Harry Potter podcast, Alohomora!, drawing on insights from more than 1 ,000 hours of discussion with diverse readers around world. The book is endlessly intriguing, examining Harry Potter academia,politics,religion, folklore, and more. Perfect resource for new aders of the series as well as established readers looking to enhance their experience. 封面图: 内页图: