DARKNESS THREATENS to overtake Earthsea. As the world and its wizards are losing their magic, Ged -- powerful Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord -- embarks on a sailing journey with highborn young prince, Arren. They travel far beyond the realm of death to discover the cause of these evil disturbances and to restore magic to a land desperately thirsty for it. With millions of copies sold, Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle has earned a treasured place on the shelves of fantasy lovers everywhere. Complex, innovative, and deeply moral, this quintessential fantasy sequence has been compared with the work of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and has helped make Le Guin one of the most distinguished fantasy and science fiction writers of all time. She lives in Portland, Oregon. · 适读年龄 : 12 岁及以上 ； 适读年级分类 : 3 – 7 年级； 系列名 : Earth sea Cycle (Book 3) ； 平装页数 : 272 pages ； 出版社

I decided to run away. There simply wasn't anything else todo.' Here at last is Moominpappa's promised life story - from thedays when he was abandoned in a newspaper parcel on the doorstep ofa Moomin orphanage, to when he ran away to see the world and waslucky enough to meet Moominmamma.

In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel, the sorcerer Alderfears sleep.He dreams of the land of death, of his wife, who diedyoung and longs to returnto him so much that she kissed him acrossthe low stone wall that separatesour world from the Dr)/Land--wherethe grass is withered, the stars nevermove, and lovers pass withoutknowing each other. The dead are pulling Alderto them at night.Through him they may free themselves and invade Earthsea. Alder seeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. Ged tells him to go toTenar,Tehanu, and the young king at Havnor. They are joined byamber-eyedIrian, a fierce dragon able to assume the shape of awoman. The threat canbe confronted, only in the Immanent Grove onRoke, the holiest place in theworld--and there the king, hero,sage, wizard, and dragon make a last stand. With millions ofcopies sold worldwide, Ursula K. Le Guin's EarthseaCycle has earneda treasured place on the shelves of fantasy loverseverywhere,alongside the works of such beloved authors as J. R. R.Tolkien and C.

Who would deliberately lure somebody on to treacherous rockson the Cornish coast? Somebody is flashing lights from the oldtower on stormy nights - and the Famous Five sense danger. But canthey solve this mystery safely? These classic editions feature EnidBlyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.

A fiery glowing eye in a museum, the abduction of Ned, the code name Cyclops, and a pilotless helicopter draw Nancy and her friends into a dangerous investigation.

When Young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancientand nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away -- home,family, possessions, even her name. For she is now Arha, the EatenOne, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan. While she is learningher way through the dark labyrinth, a young wizard, Ged, comes tosteal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe.But Ged also brings with him the light of magic, and together, heand Tenar escape from the darkness that has become her domain.

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Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin! These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON ...

Julian, Dick and Anne are really worried - George and herdevoted Timmy have just disappeared! Not only that, somebody hasbroken into Kirrin Cottage. Could there be a connection? The FamousFive think so, but it's going to be tough getting to the bottom ofthis mystery when there's only three of them ...These classiceditions feature Enid Blyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper'soriginal illustrations.

Ged was the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, but oncehe was called Sparrowhawk, a reckless youth, hungry for powerand knowledge, who tampered with long-held secrets and looseda terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of histesting, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamedan ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.

Are there still smugglers at Smuggler's Top? The Famous Fivego to stay at the large old house and discover secret hiding placesand underground tunnels! Then they catch people signalling out tosea - who can these smugglers be? Can Julian, Anne, Dick, Georgeand Timmy the dog discover the answer? These classic editionsfeature Enid Blyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.

This is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved alittlepig named Wilbur and of Wilbur's dear friend, CharlotteA.Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider. With the unlikely helpofTempleton the rat, and a wonderfully clever plan of herown,Charlotte saves the life of Wilbur, who by this time has grownupto be quite a pig. This is a time-honored classic favorite. 《夏洛的网》，一首关于生命，友情，爱与忠诚的赞歌！一部傲居 “ 美国伟大的十部儿童文学名著 ” 首位的童话！风行世界五十年，发行。 夏洛是一只蜘蛛，威尔伯则是一只小猪，当小猪不可避免地要走向它一生的终点时，夏洛英勇地站了出来，它在自己的网上织出了一些赞美这只小猪的字样，从而使小猪在展览会上赢得风光，也侥幸地活了下来。这种奇特而温馨的友谊感染了无数的人。夏洛在剩下后一口气时，为威尔伯编织了后一个奇迹 ……

Introducing the seventh book of the newly designed Narniaclassics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on TheChronicles of Narnia.It is Narnia's darkest hour. A false Aslan iscommanding all Narnians to work for the cruel Calormenes andstriking terror into every heart. King Tirian's only hope is tocall Eustace and Jill back to Narnia in an attempt to find the trueAslan and restore peace to the land. But a mighty battle liesahead.

Spook trains in the dead of night! And they seem to vanishinto thin air - but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it!But discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a secrettrain-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, willthey solve the mystery? These classic editions feature EnidBlyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.

Concluding the story of The Hobbit, this is the final part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. The armies of the Dark Lord Sauron are massing as his evil shadow spreads even wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to do battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor, guided by the treacherous creature Gollum, in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring… JRR Tolkien’s great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail. Tolkien created a vast new mythology in an invented world which has proved timeless in its appeal. Part of a set of three paperbacks, this popular edition

Dogs are disappearing from the village, but the Seven are sobusy arguing and falling out with each other that they don't evennotice. Then poor Scamper becomes the latest victim and it's allsystems go for the Secret Seven!