Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1 Boys don't keep diaries—or do they? The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, "Just don't
A perfect murder A faceless witness A lone courtroomchampion knows the whole truth . . . and he’sonlythirteen years oldMeet Theodore Boone In the small city of Strattenburg, there aremany lawyers, and thoug he’s only thirteen years old, Theo Boonethinks he’s one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman,courtclerk—and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great triallawyer, of a life in thecourtroom. But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than expected.Because he knows so much—maybe to much—he is suddenly dragged intothe middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer isabou to go free, and only Theo knows the truth. The stakes are high, but Theo won’t stop until justic isserved. Brimming with the intrigue and suspense that made JohnGrisham a #1 international bestselle and the undisputed master ofthe legal thriller, Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer will keep readersguessing an pages turning
Four English children return to Narnia to help the dwarfsbattle the evil forces which have seized the kingdom. 故事发生在彼得等四兄妹回到自己的世界一年后。他们四人在假期回校时坐在火车站的长椅上等车，忽然感到有股特殊的力量将他们拉进纳尼亚。他们得知，自从他们离开纳尼亚后已经过去了1300年。纳尼亚原国王的弟弟弥若兹篡夺了王位，杀害兄长。在他的残暴统治下，所有会说话的动物和精灵们都隐藏起来了。然而老国王的儿子凯斯宾王子渴望解放纳尼亚，他逃离王宫，在森林里找到了纳尼亚的老居民，并得到他们的支持。正邪双方展开激战。王子在寡不敌众的时候吹响了苏珊的魔法号角，将彼得四兄妹唤回这个世界帮助他们。他们领导纳尼亚的动物和精灵们战胜了邪恶的国王，凯斯宾王子继承了王位，纳尼亚又恢复了以往的生机勃勃。彼得四兄妹又重返自己的世界。
A young boy tells the moving story of the tree, planted as a memorial to Australian soldiers killed in World War I, as related by his great grandfather, grandfather and father, each of whom has participated in wars over the years.
They open a door and enter a world. Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of awardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the goldenlion, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land witheternal winter.
Within Cole Matthews lie anger, rage and hate. Cole has beenstealing and fighting for years. This time he caught Alex Driscalin the, parking lot and smashed his head against the sidewalk. Now,Alex may have permanent brain damage'and Cole is in the Biggesttrouble of his life. Cole is offered Circle Justice: a system based on Native Americantraditions that attempts to provide healing for the criminaloffender, the victim and the, community. With prison as his onlyalternative, Cole plays along. He says he wants to repent, but inhis heart Cole blames his alcoholic mom his, abusive dad, wimpyAlex -- everyone but himself -- for his situation. Cole receives a one-year banishment to a remote Alaskan island.There, he is mauled by Mysterious white bear of Native Americanlegend. Hideously injured, Cole waits for his death His thoughtsshift from from Anger to humility. To survive, he must stop blamingothers and take responsibility for his life. Rescuers arrive tosave Cole's but it is the attack of the S
Darren Shan, Vampire Prince and vampaneze killer, is obliged toattend school! But homework is the least of Darren's problems.Bodies are piling up. Time is running out. And the past is catchingup with the hunters fast! "吸血侠达伦·山传奇"系列小说是英国青年作家达伦·山（原名达伦·奥肖内西）目前正在全心投入创作的一套大型儿童读物系列，计划共创作二十余部，读者对象为10岁以上青少年。小说以人称的手法，讲述了我--达伦·山如何由人变成吸血鬼，如何在人与鬼，在生与死，在正义与邪恶的抉择中所经历的传奇而恐怖的成长历程。
Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. I geta prophecy that could save or destroy the world. That's how it iswhen you're the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea. According to anancient prophecy, bad things will happen when I turn sixteen -because I'm the one who gets to decide the fate of the entireworld. But no pressure. This is the one where Kronos, Lord of theTitans, is beginning his attack on New York City, where MountOlympus stands virtually unguarded. Oh, and the dreaded (and not tomention enormous) monster Typhon is also heading our way. So it'sme and forty of my demigod friends versus untold evil...
Darkness Falls Swords Clash Evil Reigns. Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel statefrom destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatroix, cruelruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land ofthe elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, thevital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is a journey of a lifetime,filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a freshadventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, andEragon isn t sure whom he can trust.
When the four Stanley children meet Amanda, their new stepsister, they're amazed to learn that she studies witchcraft. They're stunned to see her dressed in a strange costume, carrying a pet crow and surrounded by a pile of books about the supernatural. It's not long before Amanda promises to give witchcraft lessons to David, Jamie and the twins. But that's when strange things start happening in their old house. David suspects Amanda of causing mischief, until they learn that the house really was haunted long ago.
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.
Do you like to be scared? Ellen had just fallen asleep when she heard a strangevoice. "Ellen," it whispered, "I am coming up the stairs." Ellen was frightened and called her parents, but they didn't hearher, and they didn't come... Welcome to the frightening world of Scary Stories, a collectionof folklorist Alvin Schwartz's most alarming tales of horror, darkrevenge, and supernatural events of all time, with spine-tinglingillustrations by renowned artist Brett Helquist.
It's the last Friday before the winter holidays but PercyJackson isn't at school: he's battling the fearsome Manticore (halfhuman, half lion), which in itself isn't ideal . . . but withAnnabeth missing and the goddess of the hunt held captive, thingsget a whole lot more serious . . . Greek mythology relocated tomodern-day America. Action-packed, funny, accessible writing forboth boys and girls aged 10+. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter andArtemis Fowl.
Get Ready to be Spooked! It was eleven o'clock at night. Peter was in bed on the secondfloor of the old house where he lived alone. It had gotten sochilly, he went downstairs to turn up the heat. As Peter was on his way back to bed, a black dog ran down thestairs. Where did you come from? Peter said. He had never seen thedog before... Welcome to the frightening world of Scary Stories, a collectionof folklorist Alvin Schwartz's most alarming tales of horror, darkrevenge, and supernatural events of all time, with spine-tinglingillustrations by renowned artist Brett Helquist.
