Charlie Bucket loves chocolate - and Mr Willy Wonka, the mostwondrous inventor in the world, is opening the gates of his amazingchocolate factory to five lucky children. It's the prize of alifetime and all you have to do is find one of the five GoldenTickets. Charlie is the last lucky winner to join Willy Wonka in atour of his factory - where some amazing surprises, both good andbad, await the children. This title is an award-winning Roald Dahlfavorite.
Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But isgetting older really all it’s cracked up to be? Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures ofboy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkwardchanges that come with getting older—all without his best friend,Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or willhe have to face the “ugly truth”?
"MY SCHOOL STARTS in one week so—I have SEVEN DAYS to go. Mom says be patient, do not worry. But I can't wait! I'm in a hurry!"In this delightful book a little girl counts off the days by naming what she'll do in kindergarten. "I'll be ready, I'll be smart. I will get a running start. I'll say thank you, I'll say please. I will say my ABCs!" And deciding what to wear and what to take are all part of her preparation for that exciting first day. With bouncy read-aloud rhyme, bright, fun illustrations, and hidden objects to find on each page, Kindergarten Countdown gets children off on the right foot.
This brilliant collection is full of magic, mayhem andadventure! Find out how the camel got his hump, how Jimmy learnedto vanish, and what Horrid Henry got up to on his holiday...It isperfect for seven-year-olds to share or read alone.
Heathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr. Earnshaw as one of hisown children. Hindley, Mr. Earnshaw’s son, despises him, but hissister, wild Cathy, becomes Heathcliff’s constant companion, and hefalls violently in love with her. When Cathy will not marryHeathcliff, his terrible vengeance ruins them all and carries overto a second generation— but still their love will not die.
Lewis Carroll was the pen-name of the Reverend Charles LutwidgeDodgson. Born in 1832, he was educated at Rugby School and ChristChurch, Oxford, where he was appointed lecturer in mathematics in1855, and where he spent the rest of his life. In 1861 he tookdeacon's orders, but shyness and a constitutional stammer preventedhim from seeking the priesthood. He never married, but was veryfond of children and spent much time with them. His most famousworks, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through theLooking-Glass (1872), were originally written for Alice Liddell,the daughter of the dean of his college. Charles Dodgson died ofbronchitis in 1898.
Collecting Alice's complete adventures, a source of delight tochildren and adults alike for generations, the Penguin Classicsedition of Lewis Carroll's Alice'sAdventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass is edited with anintroduction and notes by Hugh Haughton. Conjured up one 'golden afternoon' in 1862 to entertain AliceLiddell, the daughter of the dean of Carroll's college, the dreamworlds of nonsensical Wonderland and back-to-front Looking-Glasskingdom depict order turned upside-down. Following the white rabbitinto his warren, Alice falls into a world where croquet is playedwith hedgehogs and flamingos, a baby turns into a pig, time runsamok at a the Mad Hatter's tea-party, a chaotic game of chess makesAlice a Queen and the Mock Turtle and Gryphon dance the LobsterQuadrille. But amongst the anarchic humour and sparkling wordplay,unforgettable characters, puzzles and riddles, are poignant momentsof nostalgia for a lost childhood. Original and experimental,adapted into countless film a
This is a book about 'real witches' - the ones that absolutelyloathe children and are always plotting to get rid of them. Itfeatures a great new Quentin Blake cover as well as a whole newexciting end section about Roald Dahl and his world.
CHERUB exists for the simplest of reasons: even a mastercriminal doesn't suspect that the kid next door is a spy. WhenCHERUB uncovers a link between eco-terrorist group Help Earth and awealthy religious cult known as The Survivors, James Adams is sentto Australia on an infiltration mission. It's his toughest job sofar. The Survivors' outback headquarters are completely isolated,and the cult's brainwashing techniques mean James is under massivepressure to conform. This time he's not just fighting terrorists.He's got to battle to keep control of his own mind.
Half wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the crueltyof both nature and humans. After nearly starving to death duringthe frigid Arctic winter, he's taken in first by a man who “trains”him through constant whippings, and then by another who forces himto participate in vicious dogfights. Follow White Fang as heovercomes these obstacles and finally meets someone who offers himkindness and love.
刚从蒙大拿转学到佛罗里达的罗伊,在校车上惨遭校园恶霸唐纳的欺负。不过,他却很感激唐纳。要不是唐纳把他的脸压扁在窗户上,他就不会看到那个在街上跑步的赤脚男孩。 一连几天,同样的时间,罗伊都看到了那个赤脚跑步的男孩。一天早上,在好奇心的驱使下,他中途下车,偷偷跟踪那个男孩,跑过几个街区,跑进灌木丛,男孩却消失得无影无踪。一个上学时间在街上溜达的男孩,一定有什么秘密。 接着镇上发生了一连串离奇的事件,松饼屋预定地遭人恶意破坏,先是拔掉测量杆、在巡逻警车上喷黑漆、临时厕所里出现短吻鳄鱼、百步蛇咬伤看管工地的洛威拿犬……这些事件和赤脚男孩有关吗?他究竟是什么来历?当罗伊知道赤脚男孩的真正目的,他决定要挺身而出,助对方一臂之力。
OGidwitz deploys his successful formula of bloody happenings and narratorial intrusion in his third and final installment of unexpurgated fairy tales. Underneath the gore, the wit, and the trips to Hell and back, this book makes it clearer than ever that Gidwitz truly cares about the kids he writes for.ON"Publishers Weekly."
Ravenpaw has settled into life on the farm, away from theforest and Tigerstar's evil eye. He knows that leaving the warriorclans was the right choice, and he appreciates his quiet days andpeaceful nights with his best friend, Barley. But when five roguecats from Twolegplace come to the barn seeking shelter, Ravenpaw'snew life is threatened. He and Barley must try to find a way tooverpower the rogues—before they lose their home for good.
Leaping lizards--the Cat and Co. explore the world ofreptiles! The Cat in the Hat travels the globe--in his trusty crocodilecar--to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles,and crocodilians. Along the way, young readers learn thecharacteristics shared by most reptiles; basic information abouteach group; quirky, fun facts about individual species; and much,much more. Cool creatures featured include komodo dragons,chameleons, geckos, cobras, leatherback turtles, frilled lizards--avirtual Who's Who of the World's Most Remarkable Reptiles. Youngreaders will slither in delight!
Annie was warned to stay away from the creepy Mongomery mansion. Did it have spiders? Did it have bats? Was it haunted? Annie was warned . . . but Annie wasn't scared. Or was she?
世界上真有女巫吗?那还有假! 重要的不是有没有,而是我们应该学会识别她们,然后把她们干掉!因为如果不干掉女巫,她们就会杀死孩子。女巫每天都要杀死一个孩子,如果她们办得到的话。 遇到女巫可不是好玩的事,特别是当她们开大会的时候,当女巫大王宣布她的秘方的时候!你会被变成老鼠的! 可是要记住,即使你被变成一只老鼠,你也要学会勇敢地面对,而且你还有机会去消灭她们。因为有爱和勇气,即便是变成一只小小,的老鼠,也能够消灭全世界强大的女巫。