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 ...
One of the most beloved children's stories of all time is back in this beautifully illustrated edition. Here, with Carroll's incomparable text, is an absolute treasure trove of the countless ways artists have imagined Alice over the decades. Full color.
Building on the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the second 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. Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.
This delightful book is a celebration of the first edition,with original beautiful artworks, a real treasure for any Narniafan!When Digory and Polly discover Uncle Andrew's secret workshop,they are tricked into touching some magic rings that take themright out of this world. But even Uncle Andrew doesn't realise thewonders that lie ahead as they discover the gateway to the magicalland of Narnia, where many thrilling adventures await them!
The National Book Award–winning third novel in therenowned Earthsea series from Ursula K. LeGuin gets a beautiful newrepackage.、 In this third book in the Earthsea series, darkness threatens toovertake Earthsea: The world and its wizards are losing theirmagic. But Ged Sparrohawk—Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord—isdetermined to discover the source of this devastating loss. Aided by Enlad’s young Prince Arren,Ged embarks on a treacherous journey that will test their strengthand will. Because to restore magic, the two warriors must ventureto the farthest reaches of their world—and even beyond the realm ofdeath. With millions of copies sold worldwide,Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea Cycle has earned a treasured place onthe shelves of fantasy lovers everywhere, alongside the works ofsuch beloved authors as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Now the fullEarthsea collection— A Wizard of Earthsea , The Tombs ofAtuan , The Farthest Shore , Tehanu , Tales fromEarthsea , and The Other Wind
Join Aladdin on his adventure, as a sorcerer and a magic lamp change his life forever. This exhilarating retelling takes readers deep into the cave of treasures, whisks them away on a magic carpet and plunges them into battle with the sorcerer - all accompanied by dramatic sounds and Paul Hess's unforgettable illustrations.
“Alas, Babylon...” Those fateful words heralded the end. Whenthe unthinkable nightmare of nuclear holocaust ravaged the UnitedStates, it was instant death for tens of millions of people; forsurvivors, it was a nightmare of hunger, sickness, and brutality.Overnight, a thousand years of civilization were stripped away. Butfor one small Florida town, spared against all the odds, thestruggle was just beginning, as men and women of all ages and racesfound the courage to join together and push against the darkness.This edition of the classic disaster novel, first published in 1959at the height of the Cold War, contains a new introduction byscience fiction expert David Brin.
The timeless rags-to-riches story of Cinderella is brought to life with enchanting pop-ups and magical sounds - watch Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella and her pumpkin and listen as the clock tolls midnight. The Pop-up Fairytale Sounds series has the same stunning artwork, pop-ups and sounds seen in the highly successful Classic Story Pop-up series, but the shorter retelling is accessible to an even younger audience, and the soft-touch sound button means that readers can make the magic happen just by brushing their finger over the circle of magic dust on each pop-up page.
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.
Explore the wonder of Oz in this collection of books seven through nine in L. Frank Baum’s classic American fairy tale series. The seventh, eighth, and ninth titles of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection! In The Patchwork Girl of Oz , the Munchkins Unc Nunkie and Ojo the Unlucky call on the Crooked Magician, who introduces them to his latest creation: a living girl made out of patchwork quilts and cotton stuffing. But when an accident leaves beloved Unc Nunkie a motionless statue, it is up to Ojo to save him. Can the mighty Wizard of Oz help? In Tik-Tok of Oz, Betsy Bobbin and her loyal mule, Hank, wash up on the shores of an unknown fairyland during a storm. There they meet the clockwork man Tik-Tok and find themselves trapped in a battle with the king of the Nomes. In The Scarecrow of Oz , Cap’n Bill and Trot journey to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrow the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland, who has been busy gathering an army for an invasion o
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.
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!