The American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at theturn of the century. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into thebook, including author interviews, recommended reading, andmore. 二十世纪初的纽约布鲁克林，是一片宁静的乐土，而在这里，一颗本应无忧无虑的幼小心灵却要被迫去面对艰辛的生活，体味成长过程中的无奈百味：母亲偏爱她的弟弟，父亲深爱她却英年早逝，家境清贫，在学校饱受轻鄙……面对如此坎坷人生，她也曾苦闷、忧愁，却始终保持着那份尊严和知识改变命运的信念。人生的另一扇大门终于为她打开。

he Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive! These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON ...

When Alice steps through the looking-glass, the enters a worldof chess pieces and nursery rhyme characters who behave verystrangely. Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the dottyWhite Knight and the sharp-tempered Red Queen - none of them arewhat they seem. In fact, through the looking-glass, everything isdistorted. -- Publisher details.

For over a hundred years, Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll'sclassic story of logic and lunacy has delighted young and oldalike. More abundantly illustrated than previous editions, thisaward-winning interpretation is full of warmth and humour. Thewhole approach is contemporary and accessible: Alice herself is achild of today A– casually dressed, personable, spirited. In HelenOxenbury's hands, the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland is a wondrousplace indeed! About the Author: Lewis Carroll was born on 27 January 1832. He was educated atChrist Church, Oxford and went on to become a mathematics lecturerthere from 1855 to 1881. Lewis Carroll's most famous works areAlice's Adventures in Wonderland (published in 1865) and the sequelAlice Through the Looking-Glass, which contained the nonsense poemclassic The Jabberwocky (published in 1872). He died of bronchitison 14 July 1898.

When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six complete the four-volume set of deluxe editions of the Milne and Shepard classic works. Like their companions, the Winnie-the-Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition and The House At Pooh Corner , these beautiful books feature full-color artwork on cream-colored stock. The imaginative charm that has made Pooh the world’s most famous bear pervades the pages of Milne’s poetry, and Ernest H. Shepard’s witty and loving illustrations enhance these truly delightful gift editions.

"The magic ofEarthsea is primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, aswise, and as necessary as anyone could dream."--Neil Gaiman, authorof The Sandman The tales of this book explore and extend theworld established by the Earthsea novels--yet each stands on itsown. It contains the novella "The Finder," and the short stories"The Bones of the Earth," "Darkrose and Diamond," "On the HighMarsh," and "Dragonfly." Concluding with with an account ofEarthsea's history, people, languages, literature, and magic, thiscollection also features two new maps of Earthsea.

Amazon.co.uk Review Poor Bilbo Baggins! An unassuming and rather plump hobbit (as most of these small, furry-footed people tend to be ), Baggins finds himself unwittingly drawn into adventure by a wizard named Gandalf and 13 dwarves bound for the Lonely Mountain, where a dragon named Smaug hordes a stolen treasure. Before he knows what is happening, Baggins finds himself on the road to danger. Wizards, dwarves and dragons may seem the stuff of children's fairy tales, but The Hobbit is in a class of its own--light-hearted enough for younger readers, yet with a dark edge guaranteed to intrigue an older audience. In the best tradition of the archetypal hero's quest, Bilbo Baggins sets out on his fateful journey a callow, untested soul and returns--tempered by hardship, danger and loss--a better man--er, hobbit. This book is the predecessor to Tolkien's masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, and though that trilogy can be thoroughly enjoyed without first reading The Hobbit, much that happens in the lat

Charlotte's Web pictures by Garth Williams The Newbery Honor-winning story of a remarkable pig and thespiderwho changed his life. Stuart Little pictures by Garth Williams A most unusual mouse sets out on the adventure of alifetime. The Trumpet of the Swan new pictures by Caldecott Honor Artist Fred Marcellino The joyous tale of Louis, a trumpeter swan in search of hisvoice.

Children's favourite, the much-loved naughty puppet Pinocchio, comes to life again in this fun-packed retelling. Crafted by the toy maker Geppetto, Pinocchio learns that to be a real little boy you must be honest, generous and brave. With magical sounds to accompany the story, readers join Pinocchio (and the Blue Fairy who watches over him) as he goes to a puppet show, a circus and even finds himself swallowed by a whale!

跟随着小熊维尼的脚步，行走在绿意盎然的百亩森林中，你会陪伴着它认识很多新朋友；这个圆滚滚的小熊很馋嘴，也很善良，他与他的朋友们在森林中发生了很多有趣的故事，罗宾、小猪、跳跳虎、屹耳等角色一一登场，与维尼快乐地生活在一起。

This is the complete and unabridged story of "The Wizard ofOz", in which Dorothy, together with her companions the TinWoodman, the Scarecrow and the cowardly Lion, makes her journeyalong the Yellow Brick Road in search of the wonderful wizard.Bringing together traditional handicraft with cutting-edge bookdesign, the "Penguin Threads" series has already created a hugebuzz among the art and book-collecting communities. This latest setfeatures cover art by painter and illustrator Rachell Sumpter, whobrings a unique, whimsical sensibility to the Threads. With vividcolours and ambitiously intricate details, these additions to ourinnovative series commissioned by award-winning creative directorPaul Buckley are rich works of art to be cherished andshared.

Bark, meow, whinny, or oink if you can talk to animals-just like Doctor Dolittle! Then join him and his pals-Tommy Stubbins, Jip the dog, and Polynesia parrot-as they journey to Spidermonkey Island in the tropical sea to search for Dolittle's missing colleague, Long Arrow. Yes, Dr. Dolittle is back in a brand-new edition of the Newbery Medal-winning book. Watch for him on the big screen in a new live-action movie starring Eddie Murphy!

This delightful book is a celebration of the first edition ofThe Silver Chair, with the original design and illustrations. Thisis the sixth book in the series and a real treasure for any Narniafan!Eustace and Jill are called back to Narnia where they meetAslan the lion who sets them the task of finding King Caspian'slong lost son, Rilian. With Narnian marshwiggle Puddlegum in towthe pair stumble across Harfang, the castle of giants, and areinvited to stay for the Autumn Feast–and then they realise thatthey are the main ingredients. The Silver Chair, the sixth book inthe Chronicles of Narnia, is filled with all the fast-pacedadventure of the other Chronicles and introduces Narnia fans to ahost of new, remarkable characters.

Fly into the magical world of Peter Pan - hide from the crocodile, get into a skirmish with cut-throat pirates and then find out whether you really, really believe in fairies.