Sometimes a busy businessmouse like me needs a nice, relaxing vacation. But of all the rotten rats' luck -- every time I tried to get away, disaster struck. My aunt Dizzy Fur's mouse hole caught on fire, my office was flooded, and our printing press broke down! When I was finally ready to depart, all the good trips were booked up. I was stuck in a flea-ridden old hotel, sharing a room with a bunch of Gerbil Scouts! I couldn't wait to get back to my comfy home in New Mouse City....
人人皆知的主人公杰罗尼摩-斯帝顿,经营着鼠城畅销报纸《鼠民公报》,他博学而睿智,却因过分的原则性而显得古板憨厚。他有一个爱玩的表弟赖皮、一个精力旺盛的妹妹菲、一个聪明的侄儿本杰明,每一次,在家人的“煽动”下杰罗尼摩一次又一次陷入或神秘或恐怖或疯狂的旅行探险中,而且每一次的旅行都将给小读者带来许多有趣的科学文化知识呢。 杰罗尼摩对恐怖事件可不着迷,但是怪事件似乎总是找上他…… 在杰罗尼摩去英国旅行的途中,一种叫杰罗尼摩的奶酪开始莫名消失,因着和自己同名,杰罗尼摩决定一定要找出躲在暗处的奶酪小偷。 但是,杰罗尼摩是否真的能揪出这个神秘的小偷呢?还是会再次被卷入一次恐怖事件中呢? 这可真是一次意想不到的大冒险啊! 故事惊险刺激、扣人心弦又妙趣横生,配上全
Millions of readers of Hatchet, The River, Brian’s Winter , and Brian’s Return know that Brian Robeson is at home in the Canadian wilderness. He has stood up to the challenge of surviving alone in the woods. He prefers being on his own in the natural world to civilization. When Brian finds a dog one night, a dog that is wounded and whimpering, he senses danger. The dog is badly hurt, and as Brian cares for it, he worries about his Cree friends who live north of his camp. His instincts tell him to head north, quickly. With his new companion at his side, and with a terrible, growing sense of unease, he sets out to learn what happened. He sets out on the hunt. From the Hardcover edition.
Geronimo Stilton meets the Stone Age in this NEW spin-off series! Who is Geronimo Stiltonoot? He is a cavemouse -- Geronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor. He runs the stone newspaper in the prehistoric village of Old Mouse City. From dealing with dinosaurs to dodging meteorites, his life in the Stone Age is full of adventure! WATCH YOUR TAIL! Geronimo Stiltonoot wakes up to a terrible morning. Meteors are falling from the sky, and it seems like everyone in Old Mouse City has an awful stomachache! Geronimo must travel to the Cave of Memories to find the ancient shaman cure for his fellow cavemice. But dangers lurk on his journey -- can he make it back home safely?
Ho, ho, ho! I love Christmas in New Mouse City. But this year,Grandfather William wanted me to research a new story. He asked meto dress up like Santa Claus and let lots of little mouselets siton my lap. Cheese niblets! If only I had my own team of reindeerand could fly far, far away. . . .
Halloween and Egypt and mummies . . . oh, my! I admit it, I ama 'fraidy mouse. Halloween scares me out of my fur! But thisHalloween, I was heading off on an adventure in one of my veryfavorite places: Egypt. I couldn't wait to see the sights and soakup some sun far away from New Mouse City. What I didn't realize wasthat Halloween is popular in Egypt, too -- with the mummies, thatis! Oh, what's a 'fraidy mouse to do?
Anne Shirley is unforgettable, and this beautifully packaged edition of L.M. Montgomery’s classic novel is as memorable as its heroine. When Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables, she surprises everyone: first of all, she’s a girl, even though Marilla Cuthbert and her brother Matthew specifically asked for an orphan boy to help around the farm. And second of all, she’s not just any girl: she has bright red hair, a wild imagination, and can talk a mile a minute. But she also has a sweet disposition and quick wit, and Anne (with an “e” of course—it’s so much more distinguished!) soon finds her place in Avonlea, making a friend in her neighbor Diana Barry and attending the local school, where she spurns the advances of the popular and handsome Gilbert Blythe when he commits the ultimate sin of making fun of her hair. Anne has a temper as fiery as her hair and a knack for finding trouble, and she also has a big heart and a positive attitude that affects everyone she meets. Th
Greg Heffley and his family hit the road in author-illustrator Jeff Kinney s ninth installment of the phenomenal bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Praise for Jeff Kinney: The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney s Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Sun Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children s authors on the planet - Independent The most hotly anticipated children s book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Big Issue Hilarious - Telegraph As well as being the international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jeff Kinney is also an online developer and designer. He is the creator of the children s virtual world, Poptropica. Jeff has been named one of TIME magazine s most influential people in the world. His original Diary of a Wimpy Kid was voted Best Children s Book of the Last 10 Years by UK readers. Jeff lives with his family in Massachusetts, USA. 小屁孩日记 9 终于和大家见面了,如果作为小屁孩的忠实书迷的你,还记得
The story continues in the ninth volume of Hiccup's How to Train Your Dragon memoirs. Bad times have come to the Archipelago. Ever since the woods of Berserk burned down, it is almost as if the world is cursed. Dragons are starting to revolt against their Masters. The waters have risen, flooding fields and washing whole villages away. But worse still, the wicked witch Excellinor has returned. Can Hiccup find the King's Things and win the sword-fighting contest to stop Alvin the Treacherous from becoming King of the Wilderwest? How to Train Your Dragon is a DreamWorks film starring Gerrard Butler, America Ferrera and Jonah Hill, out on DVD adapted from the best selling How to Train Your Dragon series by Cressida Cowell. Read the rest of Hiccup's exploits in How to Train Your Dragon, How to Be a Pirate, How to Speak Dragonese, How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse, How to Twist a Dragon's Tale, A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons, How to Ride a Dragon's Storm and How to Break a Dragon's Heart. Check o
ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: Someoneis suspected of planning the destruction of Niagara Falls. Find anddetain the culprit before any damage is done. LOCATION: NiagaraFalls, Canada POTENTIAL VICTIMS: Tourism in the area. Tourists.SUSPECTS: No further information at this time. THIS MISSIONREQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED INFIVE SECONDS.
He holds the secret that can end the world. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330.Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatestAlchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret ofeternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty. The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives. But only because he has beenmaking the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal lifeis hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage.It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wronghands, it will destroy the world. That's exactly what Dr. John Deeplans to do when he steals it. Humankind won't know what'shappening until it's too late. And if the prophecy is right, Sophieand Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the worldas we know it. Sometimes legends are true. And Sophie and Josh Newman are about to find themselves in themiddle of the greatest legend of all time. From the Hardcover edition.
The story of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is very difficultto describe. Usually we give some clues about the book on thecover, but in this case we think that would spoil the reading ofthe book. We think it is important that you start to read withoutknowing what it is about. If you do start to read this book, youwill go on a journey with a nine-year-old boy called Bruno. (Thoughthis isn't a book for nine-year-olds.) And sooner or later you willarrive with Bruno at a fence. We hope you never have to cross sucha fence.
At the end of the school year, Kendra and her brother Seth findthemselves racing back to Fablehaven, a refuge for mythical andmagical creatures. Grandpa Sorenson, the caretaker, invites threespecialists -- a potion master, a magical relics collector, and amystical creature trapper -- to help protect the property from theSociety of the Evening Star, an ancient organization determined toinfiltrate the preserve and steal a hidden artifact of great power.Time is running out. The Evening Star is storming the gates. If theartifact falls into the wrong hands, it could mean the downfall ofother preserves and possibly the world. Will Kendra learn to useher fairy gifts in time? Will Seth stay out of trouble?
故事背景落在一所位于佛罗里达州的中学,主要人物是一群即将高中毕业、各奔前程的18岁青年。主人公昆汀是一个家庭美满、学习中上、没有特殊技能的普通男孩。他从小就一直单恋着勇于冒险的玛歌。玛歌相貌出众,是学校里的风云人物,虽然两人是青梅竹马的好朋友,但随着年岁的增长,两人的差距也愈发明显,关系也就日渐疏远了。直到某晚,玛歌打扮成忍者的模样,打开昆汀房间的窗户重新踏入他的生命,要求他协助进行报复行动。在通宵的冒险结束后,第二天昆汀到学校,才知道谜般的玛歌已经消失踪影,但他发现玛歌留了一些线索,昆汀沿着断续的线索搜寻,然而他越接近目的地,越对自己从小认识的那名女孩感到陌生。