Dogs are disappearing from the village, but the Seven are sobusy arguing and falling out with each other that they don't evennotice. Then poor Scamper becomes the latest victim and it's allsystems go for the Secret Seven!
The Famous Five are having great fun camping out near thehome of a famous scientist. But they might have known there'd be amystery to solve. When the scientist's important research papers gomissing, he needs the gang's help to get them back! But how can theFive work out who took them? And why? These classic editionsfeature Enid Blyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.
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.
A girl has mysteriously run away from home and her parents arefrantic with worry. Can the Secret Seven follow the clues and catchup with the girl, or will Susie, Jack's troublesome little sister,get in the way?
Black Beauty is the classic horse story, a beautifuland touching tale told by the title character himself. Set inVictorian London, it follows Beauty's life and changing fortunes ashe moves from owner to owner. As the horse encounters newexperiences and new friends who reveal their own histories, thestory quietly paints a fascinating portrait of how animals weretreated during that era.
Introducing the seventh book of the newly designed Narniaclassics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on TheChronicles of Narnia.It is Narnia's darkest hour. A false Aslan iscommanding all Narnians to work for the cruel Calormenes andstriking terror into every heart. King Tirian's only hope is tocall Eustace and Jill back to Narnia in an attempt to find the trueAslan and restore peace to the land. But a mighty battle liesahead.
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!
Peter and Janet are the only witnesses when a car is stolen!They saw the thieves, and now the whole of the Secret Seven areinvolved. But when they realise they're on the trail of a dangerousgang, the Seven don't feel quite so brave. Have they taken on toomuch this time?
Lewis Carroll was the pen-name of the Reverend Charles LutwidgeDodgson. Born in 1832, he was educated at Rugby School and ChristChurch, Oxford, where he was appointed lecturer in mathematics in1855, and where he spent the rest of his life. In 1861 he tookdeacon's orders, but shyness and a constitutional stammer preventedhim from seeking the priesthood. He never married, but was veryfond of children and spent much time with them. His most famousworks, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through theLooking-Glass (1872), were originally written for Alice Liddell,the daughter of the dean of his college. Charles Dodgson died ofbronchitis in 1898.
"The magic of Earthseais primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, as wise, andas necessary as anyone could dream."--Neil Gaiman, author of TheSandman The tales of this book explore and extend the worldestablished by the Earthsea novels--yet each stands on its own. Itcontains the novella "The Finder," and the short stories "The Bonesof the Earth," "Darkrose and Diamond," "On the High Marsh," and"Dragonfly." Concluding with with an account of Earthsea's history,people, languages, literature, and magic, this collection alsofeatures two new maps of Earthsea.
