Charlie Bucket loves chocolate - and Mr Willy Wonka, the mostwondrous inventor in the world, is opening the gates of his amazingchocolate factory to five lucky children. It's the prize of alifetime and all you have to do is find one of the five GoldenTickets. Charlie is the last lucky winner to join Willy Wonka in atour of his factory - where some amazing surprises, both good andbad, await the children. This title is an award-winning Roald Dahlfavorite.

This is the classic story of an otter living in the Devonshire countryside, which captures the feel of life in the wild as seen through the otter's own eyes. 《*塔卡》出版于1927年,讲的是一只年轻的雄性*每天如何在恶犬和恶人的世界里挣扎着寻找食物、伙伴和安全的故事。

Trevor's mum has offered him GBP30 to walk the dog every dayof the holidays. But Streaker is no ordinary dog, she's a rocket onfour legs with a woof attached! Trevor enlists the help of bestfriend Tina to keep Streaker under control - with some hilariousresults! This is a favourite story from a prize-winning author.

Jonathan Harker is travelling to Castle Dracula to see theTransylvanian noble, Count Dracula. He is begged by locals not togo there, because on the eve of St George's Day, when the clockstrikes midnight, all the evil things in the world will come fullsway. But business must be done, so Jonathan makes his way to theCastle - and then his nightmare begins. His beloved wife Meena andother lost souls have fallen under the Count's horrifying spell.Dracula must be destroyed. This title is presented with an excitingintroduction by Holly Black, bestselling author of "The SpiderwickChronicles".

In this reissue of bestselling "Level 4 DK Reader", meet special horses like Trigger, who can write his name! His is just one of the real-life stories in "Horse Heroes". "Level 4" readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of the increasingly proficient reader range. From true tales of the bravest ponies to some very clever horses, side panels packed with extra background information and fascinating fun facts bring these amazing stories to life. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, "Horse Heroes" will delight young bookworms who are just getting started.

Heathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr. Earnshaw as one of hisown children. Hindley, Mr. Earnshaw’s son, despises him, but hissister, wild Cathy, becomes Heathcliff’s constant companion, and hefalls violently in love with her. When Cathy will not marryHeathcliff, his terrible vengeance ruins them all and carries overto a second generation— but still their love will not die.

Alone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to makefriends at boarding school and settle in. But when she learns thatshe'll never see her beloved father again, her life is turnedupside down. Transformed from princess to pauper, she must swapdancing lessons and luxury for drudgery and a room in the attic.Will she find that kindness and generosity are all the riches shetruly needs? With deeply poignant introduction written bybestselling author of "Chinese Cinderella", "A Little Princess" isone of the twelve wonderful classic stories being relaunched in"Puffin Classics" in March 2008.

This enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic NaomiLewis, contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificentstories. It includes Thumbelina, a little girl no more than athumb-joint high, "The Emperor's New Clothes", the tale of a manwho cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longsto one day marry a human prince. It includes a wonderful coverillustration and new introduction by award-winning picture-bookcreator Jan Pienkowski.

Rediscover the Puffin Classics! An entirely new package,including Introductions from some of today's most popular authors,bringing the best-loved classics to a new generation.

Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson arestranded at sea. But the thundering waves have swept them off to atropical island, where a new life awaits them. Their ship is ladenwith supplies and the island is packed with treasures, so they soonadapt and discover new dangers and delights every day ...This titleoffers an inspiring introduction by American author and America'sfirst children's laureate Jon Scieszka.

Greg Heffley is not willing to be the odd man out. A dance at Greg's middle school has everyone scrambling to finda partner, and Greg is determined not to be left by the wayside. Sohe concocts a desperate plan to find someone—anyone!—to go with onthe big night. But Greg's schemes go hilariously awry, and his only option isto attend the dance with his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, and afemale classmate as a "group of friends." But the night is long,and anything can happen along the way. Who will arrive at the dancetriumphantly, and who will end up being the third wheel?

The famous, funny, and inspiring stories of creation asreaders have never heard them before. From the tale of how theleopard got his spots to the crab who played with the sea, from theingenious invention of the alphabet to how the rhinoceros got hiswrinkled skin, these stories of strange happenings in the High andFar-Off Times brim with life, humor, and magic.

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.

This collection brings the world of Ancient Egypt to life withtales of journey and discovery. Among the many stories are thegreat myth of Amen-Ra, who formed all the creatures in the world;the entrancing tale of Isis, who searched the waters for her deadhusband Osiris; and the miraculous story of the girl with therose-red slippers, considered the first-ever Cinderella tale.Entertaining and enchanting, this is a timeless collection of theoldest stories in the world.

IS THIS ARMAGEDDON FOR ARTEMIS FOWL? Opal Koboi, power-crazed pixie, is plotting to exterminatemankind and become fairy queen. If she succeeds, the spirits of long-dead fairy warriors willrise from the earth, inhabit the nearest available bodies and wreakmass destruction. But what happens if those nearest bodies includecrows, or deer, or badgers - or two curious little boys by thenames of Myles and Beckett Fowl? Yes, it's true. Criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl's four-year-oldbrothers could be involved in destroying the human race. CanArtemis and Captain Holly Short of the Lower Elements Police stopOpal and prevent the end of the world?

Who invented the word dinosaur? What was the name of the biggest dinosaur? This book includes everything you ever wanted to know about the real-life world of dinosaurs.

Young David Balfour, left in poverty when his father dies,goes to his uncle, Ebenezer, for assistance. He soon finds himselfkidnapped and on board a ship, headed for a life of slavery. Withthe help of daring rebel Alan Breck, David escapes, only to getmixed up in a desperate adventure— suspected of murder and huntedacross the Scottish moors.

Twelve-year-old villain Artemis Fowl is the most ingeniouscriminal mastermind in history. His bold and daring plan is to holda leprechaun to ransom. But he's taking on more than he bargainedfor when he kidnaps Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon (LowerElements Police Reconnaissance Unit). This is a truly modernclassic, first published in 2002.

The last thing Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their babybrother expect to find while digging in the sand is a Psammead—anancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having onewish granted each day. But the fivesome doesn’t realize all of thetrouble that wishes can cause.