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.

Here are Pooh and Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and of courseChristopher Robin, doing what they've done forgenerations--enchanting young readers.

A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history.As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a Britishofficer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice, and thesoldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native Americanscout, their safety depends on wily forest tracker Hawkeye and hisfriends Chingachkook and Uncas—the last of the Mohicans.

A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history.As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a Britishofficer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice, and thesoldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native Americanscout, their safety depends on wily forest tracker Hawkeye and hisfriends Chingachkook and Uncas—the last of the Mohicans.

one of the most beloved classics in children’s literature,Kipling’s masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, andhis animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle.Young readers will love the wise bear Baloo and Bagheera the blackpanther; shiver at the vicious tiger Shere Khan; laugh at the sillymonkeys; and feel compassion for the grown-up Mowgli—who mustfinally acknowledge his own humanity.

one of the most beloved classics in children’s literature,Kipling’s masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, andhis animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle.Young readers will love the wise bear Baloo and Bagheera the blackpanther; shiver at the vicious tiger Shere Khan; laugh at the sillymonkeys; and feel compassion for the grown-up Mowgli—who mustfinally acknowledge his own humanity.

0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" Dickens’ timeless noveltransports young readers to a colorful Victorian England filledwith mistreated orphans, grim workhouses, and gangs of thievingchildren. The hero finds himself in dire circumstances after hedares to beg for more food in the orphanage. Determined to make hisway in the world, he escapes to London, where he becomes involvedwith criminals…and finally finds a real home.

Dumas’ famous musketeers return in another excitingswashbuckler. And this time, Aramis is embarking on the mostperilous mission of all: to depose King Louis XIV and put his twinbrother Philip on the throne instead. Since childhood, Philip hasbeen hidden away so no one would know of his existence—but Aramisbelieves that he would be the superior ruler. Is Aramis right…or ishe making a deadly mistake?

Dumas’ famous musketeers return in another excitingswashbuckler. And this time, Aramis is embarking on the mostperilous mission of all: to depose King Louis XIV and put his twinbrother Philip on the throne instead. Since childhood, Philip hasbeen hidden away so no one would know of his existence—but Aramisbelieves that he would be the superior ruler. Is Aramis right…or ishe making a deadly mistake?

Nancy, Bess, and George travel to Hawaii to solve a puzzle involving a golden pavilion. This travelogue takes them to many sites on the island as Nancy strives to catch a gang of art thieves.

Doctor Dolittle is a very special vet—because he knows howto talk to the animals! So when he hears that there’s aterrible sickness hurting all the monkeys in Africa, the gooddoctor knows he must go and help them. Soon he’s off on an excitingadventure across the seas in this superb retelling of HughLofting’s beloved classic.

This new edition focuses on the Sonnets as poetry - sometimes strikingly individual poems, but often subtly interlinked in thematic, imagistic and other groupings. Gwynne Evans and Anthony Hecht also address the many questions that cast a veil of mystery over the genesis of the Sonnets: to what extent are they autobiographical? What is the nature of the 'love', strongly expressed, between the 'poet', the 'youth' and the 'Dark Lady'? Can they, apart from the poet, be identified? Who is the 'rival poet'? When were the Sonnets written and in what order? What were the circumstances surrounding their publication?

Beauty's merchant father promises to brign her a rose as agift from his travels. On his journey home, he takes shelter in amysteriously deserted castle and picks a rose from the garden. TheBeast appears - he will spare the life of the merchant only if hesends Beauty to live in the castle. As time passes, Beauty getsused to the Beast's appearance and their friendshipdevelops...

0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" “We said there was nohome like a raft. other places do seem so cramped up andsmothery…but you feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on araft.” Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runawayslave, Jim. Twain’s beloved tale, with its folksy language, createsan indelible image of antebellum America with its sleepy rivertowns, con men, family feuds, and a variety of colorfulcharacters.

Young David Balfour, left in poverty when his father dies,goes to his uncle, Ebenezer, for assistance. He soon finds himselfkidnapped and on board a ship, headed for a life of slavery. Withthe help of daring rebel Alan Breck, David escapes, only to getmixed up in a desperate adventure— suspected of murder and huntedacross the Scottish moors.

When Heidi’s Aunt Dete brings the orphaned girl to live withher grandfather, no one can imagine the bitter, solitary old mancaring for a child. But, to everyone’s surprise, the two grow tolove each other—and Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri’scharming story—and spirited heroine—have won children’s hearts formore than a century.

This collection brings the world of Ancient Egypt to life withtales of journey and discovery. Among the many stories are thegreat myth of Amen-Ra, who formed all the creatures in the world;the entrancing tale of Isis, who searched the waters for her deadhusband Osiris; and the miraculous story of the girl with therose-red slippers, considered the first-ever Cinderella tale.Entertaining and enchanting, this is a timeless collection of theoldest stories in the world.

那个瘦骨嶙峋、叽叽喳喳的小女孩次来到爱德华王子岛，仿佛还是昨天的事。 可这会儿，漂亮的十六岁安妮正站在家乡的小学里当老师，声音里充满了偷练出来的庄严镇静。而骨子里，她其实与她的学生一样，生气勃勃，一刻也不想停下来。 那个被她怨恨却又暗恋着她的美少年吉尔伯特，现在又怎样了呢？ 少女安妮自埃文利学校毕业后，留在当地做了老师，度过了充满欢笑与苦痛的两载时光。她打定主意用爱与温暖感化学生，赢得了普遍的尊敬和赞誉。和黛安娜的友谊依然如花朵般绽放，安妮又结识了哈里森先生、保罗等可爱的伙伴，过着多姿多彩的生活。绿山墙还迎来了一对双胞胎，其中淘气的戴维令玛莉拉和安妮伤透脑筋，却也带来了无穷的乐趣。心中充满浪漫主义色彩的安妮，还促成了一桩美妙的婚姻——居住在回音蜗居的拉宾达小姐，在安妮的帮

0in 0in 0pt" No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete textof The Merchant of Venice on the left-hand page, side-by-side withan easy-to-understand translation on the right. Each No FearShakespeare contains The complete text of the original play A line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everydaylanguage A complete list of characters with de*ions Plenty of helpful commentary

0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" A shipwreck. A solesurvivor, stranded on a deserted island. What could be moreappealing to children than Robinson Crusoe’s amazing adventure? Setin the 17th century, and unfolding over a 30-year period, it offersplenty of suspense and everyday detail about how Crusoe manages tostay alive. Additionally, it paints a fascinating portrait of theage—including references to slavery and Europe’s view of the “NewWorld.”

0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" A single person—but withtwo personalities: one that’s noble and kind and another that’spure, repulsive evil. Robert Louis Stevenson’s engrossingmasterpiece about the dual nature of man—and a good doctor whosethirst for knowledge has tragic consequences—serves up all thesuspense and satisfying chills one expects from the best horror andscience fiction.

0in 0in 0pt" Now every child can celebrate the 100thanniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s ever-popular story! Firstintroduced in Anne of Green Gables as a young orphan, Montgomery’sfeisty and imaginative heroine is now 16 years old and embarking ona new adventure: becoming a teacher in her old Avonlea school. It’san exciting year as Anne struggles to win over all her students,welcomes two new members to her family, and feels the firststirrings of love.

H. G. Wells’s sobering, thought-provoking novel is one ofthe greatest works of science fiction ever created—and as powerfultoday as when it was written. After inventing a machine that movesthrough time, the Traveler leaves Victorian London and goes far,far into the future. At first, the world he discovers seemspeaceful and prosperous. But as he looks below the surface herealizes that things are not exactly as they first appeared.