Aesop was probably a prisoner of war, sold into slavery in theearly sixth century BC, who represented his masters in court andnegotiations, and relied on animal stories to put across his keypoints. All these fables, full of humour, insight and savage wit,as well as many fascinating glimpses of ordinary life, have nowbeen brought together for the first time in this definitive andfully annotated modern edition.
“Even Paddington can’t come to much harm in half an hour,”said Mrs Brown optimistically. But he can manage a lot of otherthings in even less time – like hanging Mr Curry’s lawnmower from atree-top, or coming up through the bandstand floor during the‘Surprise Symphony’.Then Paddington has a sticky time of it makingtoffee in Mrs Bird’s kitchen, and an even stickier time explainingwhat went wrong.And who else but Paddington could set FatherChristmas’s beard on fire?
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.
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Did you know that Roald Dahl loved chocolate, but never ate spaghetti? Or that he was a terrible speller? Or that he had four sisters? D Is for Dahl is an A to Z collection of facts, trivia, and zany details that bring Roald Dahl and his memorable characters to life. Filled with Quentin Blake?s illustrations plus black-and-white photos, each spread is exploding with information about the creator of Willie Wonka, James, and Matilda?from his family tree to the exact type of pencil he used to write his stories. Perfect for devoted fans and Dahl newcomers alike, this is a gloriumptious guide to the world of Roald Dahl.
