Ged was the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, but oncehe was called Sparrowhawk, a reckless youth, hungry for powerand knowledge, who tampered with long-held secrets and looseda terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of histesting, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamedan ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.
Ged was the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, but oncehe was called Sparrowhawk, a reckless youth, hungry for powerand knowledge, who tampered with long-held secrets and looseda terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of histesting, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamedan ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance. From the Paperback edition.
Kino lives on a farm on the side of a mountain in Japan. Hisfriend, Jiya, lives in a fishing village below. Everyone, includingKino and Jiya, has heard of the big wave. No one suspects it willwipe out the whole village and Jiya's family, too. As Jiyastruggles to overcome his sorrow, he understands it is in thepresence of danger that one learns to be brave, and to appreciatehow wonderful life can be. The famous story of a Japanese boy who must face life afterescaping the tidal wave destruction of his family and village.
Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with Tolkien's classic masterpiece, telling the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits' epic encounters with Gandalf, Gollum, dragons and monsters, in the quest to destroy the One Ring. When they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings became instant classics. Treasured by readers young and old, these works of sweeping fantasy, steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness have sold more than 150 million copies around the world. This new boxed set, published to mark the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit, offers readers a new opportunity to discover Tolkien's remarkable world of Middle-earth and to follow the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits' part in the epic quest for the Ring -- beginning with Bilbo's fateful visit from Gandalf and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom and Bilbo's departure to the Grey Havens.
Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with Tolkien’s classic masterpieces behind the films, telling the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits’ epic encounters with Gandalf, Gollum, dragons and monsters, in the quest to destroy the One Ring. When they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings became instant classics. Treasured by readers young and old, these works of sweeping fantasy, steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness have sold more than 150 million copies around the world. This new boxed gift set, published to celebrate the release of the first of Peter Jackson’s three-part film adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit, THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, contains both titles and features cover images from both films. It offers readers a new opportunity to discover Tolkien’s remarkable world of Middle-earth and to follow the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits’ part in the epic quest for the Ring – beginning with Bilbo’s fat
Fantasy fiction. Thismagnificent edition of Jonathan Swift's classic adventure storycontains all four of Gulliver's extraordinary voyages. MartinJenkins has skilfully adapted the original novel, remaining true toits tone and humour while making it accessible to younger readers.Chris Riddell brings life to Swift's searing imagination inwonderful panoramic detail. Winner of the 2005 Kate Greenaway Medaland the 2005 National Literacy Association Wow! Award, andshortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards,2005.
The Famous Five are distraught! Dick has been kidnapped -mistaken for somebody else! The gang finally track him down - to alonely, abandoned house - but then they too are siezed and heldcaptive! Now that all of them are miles from home, and from help,how will the intrepid Five get themselves out of this mess . . ?These classic editions feature Enid Blyton's unchanged text andEileen A. Soper's original illustrations.
Spook trains in the dead of night! And they seem to vanishinto thin air - but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it!But discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a secrettrain-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, willthey solve the mystery? These classic editions feature EnidBlyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.
A timeless collection of twenty of Aesop's best-loved fables--punctuated by the age-old morals that have instructed countless generations. Accompanied by beautiful, full-color illustrations from award-winning artist Don Daily, this volume highlights such fables as "The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs," "The Mouse and the Frog," and the one and only "The Tortoise and the Hare."
While trying to recover a set of stolen parchment paintings, Nancy Drew becomes involved in tracking a kidnapper and extortionist.
It's their very first adventure and the Secret Sevensuper-sleuths are already on the trail of a mystery! The gang aredressed in disguise, following a lead to a spooky old house in thesnow...
The Famous Five are having great fun camping out near thehome of a famous scientist. But they might have known there'd be amystery to solve. When the scientist's important research papers gomissing, he needs the gang's help to get them back! But how can theFive work out who took them? And why? These classic editionsfeature Enid Blyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.
Discover the marvelous land of Oz in this collection of thefirst three books in L. Frank Baum’s classic American fairy taleseries. The first three books of the iconic Oz series, now in onecollection! In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , Dorothy and her dog, Toto,find themselves in a strange land called Oz after their Kansashouse is swept away by a cyclone. Here they meet the Munchkins andjoin the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on anunforgettable journey to the Emerald City, where the all-powerfulWizard of Oz lives. Can he help Dorothy return home? In The Marvelous Land of Oz, a young boy named Tipescapes from a witch and sets out to explore land of Oz. Along theway, he meets the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some newfriends like Jack Pumpkinhead and the Wooden Sawhorse. Eventually,Tip’s journey takes him to the Emerald City, where he realizes thathis life will be changed forever. In Ozma of Oz, Dorothy is sailing to Australia when ahuge storm washes her overboard. She