The Browns are going abroad, and Paddington considers aholiday in France is not to be taken lightly, So he packs adisguise outfit, his magic set and a map of France printed on a teatowel.Paddington is in charge of the “EYETINNERY” and, as Mrs Birdmutters darkly, “There’s no knowing where we might end up.” Buthe’s planning some very good holiday ‘doings’ indeed for theBrowns. And Paddington himself becomes the only bear ever to ridein the famous Tour de France bicycle race – and win a prize!

In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel, the sorcerer Alderfears sleep.He dreams of the land of death, of his wife, who diedyoung and longs to returnto him so much that she kissed him acrossthe low stone wall that separatesour world from the Dr)/Land--wherethe grass is withered, the stars nevermove, and lovers pass withoutknowing each other. The dead are pulling Alderto them at night.Through him they may free themselves and invade Earthsea. Alder seeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. Ged tells him to go toTenar,Tehanu, and the young king at Havnor. They are joined byamber-eyedIrian, a fierce dragon able to assume the shape of awoman. The threat canbe confronted, only in the Immanent Grove onRoke, the holiest place in theworld--and there the king, hero,sage, wizard, and dragon make a last stand. With millions ofcopies sold worldwide, Ursula K. Le Guin's EarthseaCycle has earneda treasured place on the shelves of fantasy loverseverywhere,alongside the works of such beloved authors as J. R. R.Tolkien and C.

Spook trains in the dead of night! And they seem to vanishinto thin air - but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it!But discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a secrettrain-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, willthey solve the mystery? These classic editions feature EnidBlyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.

Concluding the story of The Hobbit, this is the final part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. The armies of the Dark Lord Sauron are massing as his evil shadow spreads even wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to do battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor, guided by the treacherous creature Gollum, in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring… JRR Tolkien’s great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail. Tolkien created a vast new mythology in an invented world which has proved timeless in its appeal. Part of a set of three paperbacks, this popular edition

Through the foggy streets of Victorian London to the deepestcountryside, Sherlock Holmes uses his unique powers of deduction ineight thrilling investigations, including the mysteries of "TheSpeckled Band" and "The Reigate Puzzle". It comes with acaptivating introduction by award-winning Jonathan Stroud.

This work features a secret store of stolen silver, asurprising view through a telescope, a shrill scream on a nightout, a disappearing cash box and a dangerous accident and a trapfor the Secret Seven! This collection includes the following shortstories: "The Secret of Old Mill"; "The Humbug Adventure";"Adventure On The Way Home"; "An Afternoon with The Secret Seven";"Where are The Secret Seven?" and "Hurry, Secret Seven, Hurry!"

Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strongspirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh greenmeadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master.But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes froma life of comfort and kindness to one of hard labour and cruelty.Bravely he works as hard as he can, suffering at the hands of menwho treat animals badly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spiritand will, and is determined to survive...With a wonderfulintroduction by award-winning author Meg Rosoff, "Black Beauty" isone of the twelve best-loved classic stories being launched in thenewly branded "Puffin Classics" series in March 2008.

A caravan holiday for the Famous Five is bound to be anadventure! And when they stumble across a circus troupe, the gangare thrilled. But some of the circus people have more sinisterplans than just clowning around...These classic editions featureEnid Blyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.

A tiny baby boy is rescued by wolves from the hunting tigerShere Khan. The wolves name the boy Mowgli and raise him as one oftheir own cubs in the Indian jungle - with the help of Baloo thebear and Bagheera the panther. But Shere Khan never fogets his lossand mnay years later, Mowgli has to face him again

“I’ve never known such a bear for smelling things out,” saidMrs Bird. Paddington’s sharp nose and his talent for getting intodifficulties lead him to an orange marmalade tasting party. Hisenthusiasm lands him in a barrel of marmalade, causing an avalanchein the warehouse. And, one morning, he sniffs out a surprise forhimself and discovers that he is about to embark on the greatestadventure of his life.

The Famous Five have heard the stories about treasure onDemon's Rocks - but they never thought they were really true! Butthen they discover a very old and valuable gold coin and what was amyth becomes real! Who does the treasure belong to? The gang aredetermined to find out, but first they need to know who else isexploring Demon's Rocks for the Treasure - just like they are...These classic editions feature Enid Blyton's unchanged text andEileen A. Soper's original illustrations.

Introducing the fith book of the newly designed Narniaclassics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on TheChronicles of Narnia.Book five in the Chronicles of Narnia sees theintrepid Edmund and Lucy returning to Narnia–with their beastlycousin Eustace in tow–on the ship The Dawn Treader where their oldfriend Prince Caspian is searching for lost friends of hisfather's. As the children take to the Eastern Seas in their huntfor the friends they find themselves embroiled in a dangerousadventure that leads them once again into the arms of Aslan thelion.

Huckleberry Finn had a tough life with his drunk father untilan adventure with Tom Sawyer changed everything. But when Huck'sdad returns and kidnaps him, he must escape down the Mississippiriver with runaway slave, Jim. They encounter trouble at everyturn, from floods and gunfights to armed bandits and the long armof the law. Through it all the friends stick together - but canHuck and Tom free Jim from slavery once and for all? With aninspirational introduction by Darren Shan, "The Adventures ofHuckleberry Finn" is one of the twelve wonderful classic storiesbeing relaunched in "Puffin Classics" in March 2008.

A charming retelling of this magical tale of power andjustice. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Powerin the Tempest.

Originally published in 1929, Erich Kastner's engaging talehasdelighted readers young and old, for generations. It's Emil's firsttrain ride alone and he's excited, and a little nervous.On thetrain, his fellow passengers are impressed with how polite andgrown-up Emil is, and the man in the bowler hat offers him somechocolate—but Emil keeps checking his coat pocket, where he'spinned the money that he is taking to his grandmother. Soon,though, Emil finds himself getting sleepy . . . and the next thinghe knows, the man in the bowler hat is gone— and so is the money!With the help of some new friends Emil becomes a detective andtracks the thief through the city. With its enduring themes ofleadership, courage, and teamwork, there are many lessons to belearned by the grownups and the children, alike, and the delightfulillustrations by Walter Trier make this rollicking, heartwarmingtale come alive.