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?
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Four English children return to Narnia to help the dwarfsbattle the evil forces which have seized the kingdom. 故事发生在彼得等四兄妹回到自己的世界一年后。他们四人在假期回校时坐在火车站的长椅上等车，忽然感到有股特殊的力量将他们拉进纳尼亚。他们得知，自从他们离开纳尼亚后已经过去了1300年。纳尼亚原国王的弟弟弥若兹篡夺了王位，杀害兄长。在他的残暴统治下，所有会说话的动物和精灵们都隐藏起来了。然而老国王的儿子凯斯宾王子渴望解放纳尼亚，他逃离王宫，在森林里找到了纳尼亚的老居民，并得到他们的支持。正邪双方展开激战。王子在寡不敌众的时候吹响了苏珊的魔法号角，将彼得四兄妹唤回这个世界帮助他们。他们领导纳尼亚的动物和精灵们战胜了邪恶的国王，凯斯宾王子继承了王位，纳尼亚又恢复了以往的生机勃勃。彼得四兄妹又重返自己的世界。
This large, deluxe hardcover edition of the first title in theclassic Chronicles of Narnia series, The Magician's Nephew, is agorgeous introduction to the magical land of Narnia. The manyreaders who discovered C.S. Lewis's Chronicles through The Lion,the Witch, and the Wardrobe will be delighted to find that the nextvolume in the series is actually the first in the sequence--and astep back in time. In this unforgettable story, Britishschoolchildren Polly and Digory inadvertently tumble into the WoodBetween the Worlds, where they meet the evil Queen Jadis and,ultimately, the great, mysterious King Aslan. We witness the birthof Narnia and discover the legendary source of all the adventuresthat are to follow in the seven books that comprise theseries. Rich, heavy pages, a gold-embossed cover, and Pauline Baynes'soriginal illustrations (hand-colored by the illustrator herself 40years later) make this special edition of a classic a bona fidetreasure. 《纳尼亚传奇》（The Chronicles ofNarnia）是
Introducing the first book of the newly designed Narniaclassics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on TheChronicles of Narnia.When Digory and Polly discover Uncle Andrew'ssecret workshop, they are tricked into touching some magic ringsthat take them right out of this world. But even Uncle Andrewdoesn't realise the wonders that lie ahead as they discover thegateway to the magical land of Narnia, where many thrillingadventures await them!
No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels is a series based on the translated texts of the plays found in No Fear Shakespeare. The original No Fear series made Shakespeares plays much easier to read, but these dynamic visual adaptations are impossible to put down. Each of the titles is illustrated in its own unique style, but all are distinctively offbeat, slightly funky, and appealing. Each book features an illustrated cast of characters, helpful plot summary, line-by-line translations of the play and illustrations that will enhance your understanding of the story and characters.
Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton are alike in appearance,different in character and in love with the same woman. In themidst of the French Revolution, Darnay, who has fled to London toescape the cruelty of the French nobility, must return to Paris torescue his servant from death. But he endangers his own life and iscaptured. Carton may be able to help, but will his resemblance beenough to save Darnay's life? This title provides an enticingintroduction by bestselling author, Roddy Doyle.
在线阅读本书 Some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world—theadventures of Perseus, the labors of Heracles, the voyage of Jasonand the Argonauts—are vividly retold in this single, connectednarrative of the Heroic Age, from the coming of the Immortals tothe first fall of Troy. With fresh dialogue and a brisk pace, themyths of this version are enthrallingly vivid.
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.
Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornadocrashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far awayto the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow theyellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfullymysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the TinWoodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on theway, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure. With acharming introduction by award-winning Cornelia Funke, "The Wizardof Oz" is one of the twelve wonderful classics being relaunched in"Puffin Classics" in March 2008.
A girl has mysteriously run away from home and her parents arefrantic with worry. Can the Secret Seven follow the clues and catchup with the girl, or will Susie, Jack's troublesome little sister,get in the way?
“Bears like Paddington are very rare,” says Mrs Bird, “and agood thing too, or it would cost us a small fortune inmarmalade.”The Brown Family first met Paddington on a railwaystation – Paddington station, in fact – and now he is just anothermember of their family, if a slightly unusual one.As he sayshimself, “Things happen to me – I’m that sort of bear.” With hisattempts at home decorating, detective work and photography, theBrown family soon find that Paddington causes his own particularbrand of chaos.
A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime. Puffin Modern Classics are relaunched under a new logo: A Puffin Book. There are 20 titles to collect in the series, listed below, all with exciting new covers and fun-filled endnotes. THE CAY is a tense and compulsive survival story by Theodore Taylor of a young boy and an old man adrift on the ocean, then marooned on a tiny, deserted island. It is also a fascinating study of the relationship between Phillip, white, American, and influenced by his mother's prejudices, and the black man upon whom Phillip's life depends. Theodore Taylor was born in 1921 in North Carolina, USA. The idea for THE CAY, his first novel for children, came when he was researching an adult bookabout German submarine attacks in the Second World War. THE CAY was first published in 1969 and has won many literary awards. Theodore Taylor died in 2006. Also available in A Puffin Book: CHARLOTTE'S WEB and BACK HOME by Michelle Magorian CHARL
Jules Verne’s classic science fiction fantasy carries its hero—Professor Aronnax of the Museum of Paris—on a thrilling anddangerous journey far below the waves to see what creatures live inthe ocean’s depths. In the process, Verne imagined a vessel thathad not yet been invented: the submarine.
The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, have been andremain some of the most enduringly popular ever published. The bestknown, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has been translatedinto 29 languages! The illustrations in this book have beencoloured by the original artist, Pauline Baynes."Look sharp!"shouted Edmund. "All catch hands and keep together. This is magic –I can tell by the feeling. Quick!"The evil king Miraz and his armycan only mean trouble for Narnia, and Prince Caspian, rightful heirto the throne, fears for the future of his country. He blows theGreat Horn in desperation, summoning Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucyto help with his difficult task – that of saving Narnia before itsfreedom is lost forever.
Introducing the second book of the newly designed Narniaclassics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on TheChronicles of Narnia.The most loved of all the Chronicles, thiswonderful tale can be enjoyed again and again. Lucy steps into theProfessor's wardrobe but steps out again into a snowy forest. She'sstumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, land of unicorns,centaurs, fauns! and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all.Lucy soon realises that Narnia, and in particular Aslan, the greatLion, needs her help if the country's creatures are ever going tobe free again.
A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime. Puffin Modern Classics are relaunched under a new logo: A Puffin Book. There are 20 titles to collect in the series, listed below, all with exciting new covers and fun-filled endnotes. Carrie's War by Nina Bawden is an unforgettable Second World War story. 'I did a dreadful thing...or I feel that I did, and nothing can change it...' It is the Second World War and Carrie and Nick are evacuated from London to a small town in Wales, where they are placed with strict Mr Evans and his timid mouse of a sister. Their friend Albert is luckier, living in Druid's Bottom with Hepzibah Green who tells wonderful stories, and the strange Mister Johnny, who speaks a language all of his own. Carrie and Nick are happy to visit Albert there, until one day when Carrie does a terrible thing - the worst thing she ever did in her life...
