Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky,and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens toforce them apart from their families, friends, and even each other.When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, the foursome mustunravel clues relating to a nefarious new plot, while their searchfor answers brings them closer to danger than ever before. Filled with page-turning action and mind-bending brain teasers,this wildly inventive journey is sure to delight.
In these top-secret files, Rick Riordan, Camp Half-Blood'ssenior scribe, gives you an inside look at the world of demigodsthat no regular human child is allowed to see. These highlyclassified archives include three of Percy Jackson's most perilousadventures, a "Spotter's Guide to Monsters", a "Who's Who in GreekMythology", "Percy's Summer Camp Report" and much more. So, ifyou're armed with this book, you'll have everything you need toknow to keep you alive in your training. Your own adventures havejust begun...
One of the world's greatest storytellers weaves together an unforgettable collection of animal tales, including how the camel got its hump, how the leopard got its spots, and how even a butterfly stamping his leg can change a man's life. Initially written for his own "best beloved," Just So Stories was published in 1902. It has been a favorite for the past century and is certain to be cherished by generations to come. 作者简介： Rudyard Kipling, (1865-1936), English short-story writer, novelist and poet. Kipling was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature (1907). His most popular works include The Jungle Book (1894) and the Just So Stories (1902), both children's classics though they have attracted adult audiences also. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
