Before he was a world-renowned children's book writer, RoaldDahl was a master of short stories for adults. The thirteen talescollected here were specially selected for their appeal to teens,and they represent his finest work. By turns shocking, ironic,humorous, and touching, these stories are filled with bizarretwists and unexpected delights. This collection proves Roald Dahl'sstanding as one of the world's foremost storytellers. "A baker's dozen of barbed, witty, obliquely macabre shortstories... This sampler of Dahl's writing conveys a sense of hisversatility." --Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an alternatePaperback edition.
出版社 : SCHOLASTIC (2015 年 1 月 1 日 ) 平装 商品尺寸 : 20.8 x 13.6 x 1.4 cm 商品重量 : 240 g
In this amazing adventure, Thea's friends the Thea Sisters headto Peru, where a good friend of Paulina's is in danger. There, thefive mice climb the Andes mountains in search of a mysterioustreasure that's hidden in the Secret City of the Incas. Readerswill love following the clues to help the Thea Sisters solve themystery!
Geronimo has always been a 'fraidy mouse, and his super-sporty friend Bruce Hyena decides that he needs to help Geronimo learn to keep calm in extreme situations. Bruce puts Geronimo to the test through encounters with scary animals and weather in conditions ranging from the desert to the North Pole. After Bruce's crazy training, a natural weather disaster occurs on Mouse Island. Will Geronimo prove that he truly is a super mouse?
Book De*ion The second novel in the War of the Ancients trilogy featuring theworld of WarCraft--the fastest-selling electronic strategy game ofall time. Continuing the story begun in The Well of Eternity, thisis the tale of the maverick mage Rhonin and his dragon ally Krasusas they are propelled through time into their world's dangerous andmysterious past--while the Dark Lord Sargeras plans to overrun thefree peoples of the world. A follow up to DAY OF THE DRAGON, the second book in THE WAR OFTHE ANCIENTS trilogy, the maverick mage Rhonin and his dragon allyKrasus are propelled through time into their world's dangerous andmysterious past. While back in the present, the Dark Lord Sargerassets in motion a plan to overrun the free peoples of theworld. Publisher Comments : THE BURNING LEGION HAS COME. Led by the mighty Archimonde, scores of demonic soldiers nowmarch across the lands of Kalimdor, leaving a trail of death anddevastation in their wake. At the heart of the fiery i
During a marine biology lesson at Mouseford Academy, the TheaSisters learn about a mysterious shipwreck off Whale Island.According to legend, a very rare diamond called Jasmine's Heart wason the ship when it sank. When biology teacher Professor Van Krakendisappears, the Thea Sisters have to dive into the deep ocean tofind him and the jewel. And just when they think their adventuresare over, the Thea Sisters receive an invitation to travel to Chinato find another missing treasure. It's an adventure these fiveworld-traveling mice will never forget!
A wonderful new novel from the Carnegie Medal winner. Ariotous, wise, and gripping junior Discworld novel. Up on the chalk downs known as The Wold, witches are banned -- eversince the Baron’s son vanished in the woods. Anyway, as all witchesknow, chalk is no good for magic. Nine-year-old Tiffany Aching thinks her Granny Aching -- a wiseshepherd -- might have been a witch, but now Granny Aching is deadand it’s up to Tiffany to work it all out when strange things beginhappening. There’ s a fairy-tale monster in the stream, a headlesshorseman and, strangest of all, the tiny blue men in kilts, the WeeFree Men, who have come looking for the new “hag” . These are theNac Mac Feegles, the pictsies, who like nothing better thanthievin’ , fightin’ and drinkin’. When Tiffany’s young brother goesmissing, Tiffany and the Wee Free Men must join forces to save himfrom the Queen of the Fairies. 蒂弗妮·阿奇趴在河边，用手搔着鲑鱼的痒痒。她喜欢听它们笑，这样就会有许多水
出版社 : Knopf Books for Young Readers (2014 年 7 月 8 日 ) 平装 : 315 页 读者对象 : 8 - 12 岁 语种： 英语 商品尺寸 : 13.8 x 1.5 x 20.8 cm 商品重量 : 259 g
Sixteen-year old Nora finds forbidden love with a fallen angel,the "New York Times" Bestseller, now in paperback
De*ion of this Book The wildly popular series by K.A. Applegate is back! The first six books of Animorphs return, with striking new lenticular covers that morph. It all started with the dreams. But Cassie didn't pay much attention to them. She and her friends have been having nightmares ever since they acquired the power to morph. But when Cassie discovers that Tobias has been having dreams too -- the exact same dreams -- about the ocean, and a voice that's calling to them for help, she decides it's time to start listening. Now she and the others have to figure out if the dreams are a message, or a trap.
Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka have been children?s favoritesfor generations. Now their two books are available in one stunningedition! In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the gates of WillyWonka?s chocolate factory are opening at last . . . and only fivechildren will be allowed inside. And then in Charlie and the GreatGlass Elevator, Charlie and Willy Wonka are back in a fantasticjourney to outer space.
Harry Potter is a wizard. He is in his second year at HogwartsSchool of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Little does he know that thisyear will be just as eventful as the last ...even getting there isan adventure in itself! The three firm friends, Harry, Ron andHermione, are soon immersed in the daily round of Potions,Herbology, Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, and Quidditch.But then horrible and mysterious things begin to happen. Harrykeeps hearing strange voices, sinister and dark messages appear onthe wall, and then Ron's sister Ginny disappears...
人人皆知的主人公杰罗尼摩-斯帝顿，经营着鼠城畅销报纸《鼠民公报》，他博学而睿智，却因过分的原则性而显得古板憨厚。他有一个爱玩的表弟赖皮、一个精力旺盛的妹妹菲、一个聪明的侄儿本杰明，每一次，在家人的“煽动”下杰罗尼摩一次又一次陷入或神秘或恐怖或疯狂的旅行探险中，而且每一次的旅行都将给小读者带来许多有趣的科学文化知识呢。 当杰罗尼摩正为新书的素材发愁时，好朋友佩妮建议他去澳洲找找素材。 听起来是不是很赞呢！ 但是，当来到澳洲的杰罗尼摩遭受了鲨鱼的进攻、毒蛇的追赶，和在内陆迷失方向之后，他开始觉得来澳洲的旅行可真不是个好主意！ 故事惊险刺激、扣人心弦又妙趣横生，配上全彩图片，独特的“老鼠语言”，牢牢抓住孩子的眼球！
The Third Wheel is the hilarious next book in the brilliant, bestselling and award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Available here as 2 x unabridged CDs. Perfect for readers of 8+ and all the millions of Wimpy Kid fans. Also now a box office-busting major motion franchise with the third Wimpy Kid movie, Dog Days released in the UK in August 2012! Love is in the air, but what does that mean for Greg Heffley? A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's school has turned his world upside down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he's worried he'll be left out in the cold on the big night. His bestfriend, Rowley, doesn't have any prospects either but that's small consolation. Then an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But a lot can happen in one night, and in the end, you never know who's going to be lucky in love . . . Share in the hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite wimpy kid, Greg Heffley, in the highly-anticipated seventh book in the Diary of a Wi
The Dragon Rebellion has begun, bringing the Vikings' darkest hour upon them. Hiccup has become an outcast, but that won't stop him from going on the most harrowing and important quest of his life. He must find the Dragon's Jewel in order to save his people...but where should he begin? Don't miss Hiccup's most dangerous adventure yet!
艾凡斯顿与纳波维尔这两处芝加哥郊区相距不远，但分别住在两地的同名男孩 —— 威尔葛雷森与威尔 葛雷森，却好似住在不同的星球上。 艾凡斯顿的威尔： “只要遵守两项规则，就可以完全避免哭泣：一，别太在意；二，闭上嘴巴。发生在我身上的每件不幸，都是因为没有恪遵这两项规则所致。 纳波维尔的威尔： “我总是挣扎着该自杀还是杀死周围所有人。这世上似乎只有这两种选择，其他都是浪费时间。” 一个寒冷的夜晚，在芝加哥市区某间音像店里，两名威尔阴错阳差地相遇。当命运将他们引向意外的十字路口，两名威尔葛雷森的生命彼此交错，并迈向未曾预期的方向。 两条原本平行的人生道路，在名为“泰尼库柏”的十字路口交叉。泰尼是个身材庞大的美式足球攻击线锋，也是个性绝妙、才华洋溢的音乐剧创作者。 在新旧朋友的推波助澜之下，
