Review "The underlying message about the power of legends...gives strong appeal for fantasy fans." --School Library Journal --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
Now that Soren has been reunited with his sister, Eglantine, he must face his next challenge: making sense of the mysterious disappearance of his mentor, Ezylryb. When Soren discovers that Ezylryb is in danger, he and his friends Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger devise a plan to save their teacher. In this process, Soren fights a ferocious foe who wears a terrifying metal beak, sharpened for battle. It's not until the confrontation is over that Soren discovers the true identity of his opponent... Guardians of Ga'Hoole is a classic in the making -- Kathryn Lasky brings a thrilling new owl world to life. A key theme in the series is friendship: Soren and Gylfie's bond is at the heart of the story. The struggle between good and evil is evergreen and infinitely interesting. This is great series for both boys and girls alike.
出版社: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint (2013年9月3日) 丛书名: George's Secret Key 平装: 304页 读者对象: 8 - 12 岁 语种: 英语 商品尺寸: 14 x 2.3 x 21 cm 商品重量: 286 g
The two American classics here together in one volume, Little Men and Jo's Boys, are worthy sequels to Little Women, one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, and its continuation, Good Wives. In Little Men, Louisa May Alcott takes up the story of the everyday dramas and exploits of the naughty but easy-going boys at Plumfield, now a boarding-school run by Professor Bhaer and his lovable madcap wife Jo, the most fiery and free-spirited of the four March sisters. Jo's Boys revisits the one-time members of that 'wilderness of boys' ten years later when they are making their ways in the world with varying degrees of triumph and disaster.
Beautiful box set of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series in new hardback editions, with stylish jacket art by Andrew Davidson to appeal to adult readers Hardcover: 4544 pages 出版社: Bloomsbury Childrens (8 Oct. 2015) 语种: English 商品尺寸: 22.6 x 15.3 x 27.9 cm
It is Harry Potter’ sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.As Voldemort’s sinister forces amas and a spirit of gloom and fear sweeps the land,it becmes more and more chear to harry that he will soon have to confront his destingy. But is he up to the chalenges ahead of him? In her darkest and most breathtaking adventure yer,J.K.Rowling skilfully begins to unravel the complex web she has woven,as we discover more of the truth about Harry,Dumbledore,Snape and,of course,He Who Must Not BE Named……
Now in paperback— A tour de force of illustration and design, JONATHAN SWIFT'S GULLIVER is a magnificent introduction to one of the most popular stories in the English language. First published in 1726, Jonathan Swift's wonderful adventure has long been a favorite with adults and children alike. This skillful adaptation by award-winning author Martin Jenkins stays true to the original, in a magnificent edition featuring all of Gulliver's extraordinary voyages. Chris Riddell's illustrations capture the tale in panoramic detail, making for a peerless introduction to one of the most popular stories in the English language.
Guardians of Ga'Hoole is The New York Times bestselling book series written by Kathryn Lasky and illustrated byRichard Cowdrey. In the second book in the Guardiana Of Ga'Hoole series, Soren,Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger travel to the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, amythical place where an order of owls rises each night to performnoble deeds. Soren and his group are seeking help to fight the evilthey discovered in the owl world (in Guardians #1). After aharrowing journey, they arrive at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree and learnthey will need to stay to receive training from the Ga'Hoolianelders. During his time at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, Soren finds(and then loses) a great mentor and he is reunited with his belovedsister.
Ever since their mother’s death, siblings Carter and Sadiehave been near strangers. While Sadie’s lived with her grandparentsin London, Carter has traveled the world with their father, thebrilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. Then one night, they are reunited when their father takes them tothe British Museum, hoping at last to set things right. Instead, heunleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion andforces the children to flee for their lives. Soon, Carter and Sadie discover that the gods of Ancient Egyptare waking, and the worst of them—Set—is after the Kanes. To stophim, the siblings must embark on a dangerous journey across theglobe—a quest leading them ever closer to the truth about theirfamily, and their links to a secret order that has existed sincethe time of the pharaohs.
While trying to locate a missing dancer who is about to gaina large inheritance, Nancy Drew finds a clue leading to thesolution of yet another mystery.
In the first book in the Guardians... series, the reader is introduced to Soren, a barn owl and the centerpiece of the series. When Soren is pushed from his family's nest by his older brother, he is rescued from certain death on the forest floor by agents from a mysterious school for orphaned owls, St. Aggie's. When Soren arrives at St. Aggie's, he suspects there is more to the school than meets the eye. He and his new friend, the clever and scrappy Gylfie, find out that St. Aggie's is actually a training camp where the school's leader can groom young owls to help achieve her goal.
When Dan and Una stage a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream in a fairy ring, they are astonished by the appearance of Puck in person. He explains that he is the last of the People of the Hills, who started as gods before descending into this world. Puck leads the two children in a series of extraordinary historical adventures in which they meet, Romans and Crusaders, Saxons and Vikings. Kipling's charming songs and verses, including the famous Smuggler's Song are placed between each thrilling story. The book is beautifully illustrated by H.R. Millar.
Hardcover Publisher: Bloomsbury Juvenile UK (2014) Language: English Product Dimensions: 13.71 x2.79 x 19.81厘米 Shipping Weight: 379.88克
Nancy uses a lost diary to exonerate an innocent prisoner.
Nancy becomes suspicious of a secret society and is drawn toinvestigate.
Nancy, Bess, and George travel to Emerson for the Emerson University June Week celebration to visit Ned, Burt, and Dave. They are invited to stay with John Rorick at his mansion on Pine Hill and soon become entangled in a mystery involving a lost family heirloom and a phantom haunting Pine Hill.
当当网自营进口儿童书由中国图书进出口(集团)总公司-中图儿童书店供货 At last the wait is over! All five books in the blockbuster Percy Jackson and the Olympus series, in hardcover, have been collected in a box fit for demigods. This beautiful set includes the best-selling The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympians. Whether it is for readers who are experiencing Percy's thrilling adventures with Greek gods and monsters for the first time or for fans who want to devour the saga again, this gift will be prized by young and old. 波西 杰克逊系列 (Percy Jackson and theOlympians)是当今全世界*畅销的青少年小说系列之一。故事主角PercyJackson是海神波塞冬和人类生的儿子,这个生活在现代美国的男孩在得知自己真正身份后必须去神界阻止一场众神之间的战争,比如宙斯与波塞东的矛盾等等,以及*重要的,Kronos的东山再
出版社: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (2013年8月15日) 平装: 768页 语种: 英语 商品尺寸: 13.1 x 5.9 x 19.6 cm 商品重量: 522 g