《The Trumpet of theSwan(吹小号的天鹅)》:路易斯是一只生来哑巴的雄天鹅。为了说出自己的想法,路易斯学会了石板上写字。可是其他天鹅是不认字的,路易斯还是没办法向它心爱的雌天鹅倾诉衷肠。为了帮助路易斯,天鹅爸爸从乐器店里偷来了小号。路易斯练了一遍又一遍,终于从小号里吹出了心底深处的歌。乐声不仅打动了塞蕾娜,也赢得了人们的尊敬与赞赏。生活的道路,在路易斯眼前,越来越宽广。 Unlike other cygnets, Louis, the trumpeter swan, cannotutter a sound. But with the encouragement of his father, Louis setsout to overcome his problem. One way of doing this Louis decides,is to learn to read and write and so he sets off to Montana to findhis friend Sam Beaver. Louis goes to school with him and learns toread and write, but when he returns to the lakes and falls in lovewith the beautiful Serena, he is upset that Serena can't read hissign, which says 'I love you'.
Grade 2-4–Tuffy the cat stars in this lighthearted beginningchapter book. His narrative describes accusations against himduring the course of a week, such as stalking a bird and leavingbloodstains on the carpet, ruining the flower beds, and (allegedly)killing the neighbors pet rabbit. From the first page, it isevident that he does not understand why his behavior upsets hisfamily. After all, he is a cat. The family consists of anindifferent mother, a hostile father, and a loving little girl.Most of the action involves Tuffy and the father, who is determinedto oust the feline from the household. The book is funny throughoutbecause of the cats confusion about reactions to his naturalbehavior and his defensive narrative. In the end, the man learns avaluable lesson on judgment. The black-and-white sketches, somefull page, bring movement and personality to thecharacters. –Diane Eddington, Los Angeles PublicLibrary Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of ReedElsevier Inc. All rights reserved. -
本书以一个更为生动与黑暗的故事重新诠释了格林童话经典篇章《雪白与玫瑰红》(Snow-White andRed-Rose)。 故事围绕着两个世界的边界展开,一个是犯罪频发的村庄,一个是属于女孩林嘉的避风港。林嘉有两个女儿,安静的布伦泽和热情的乌达儿,小小避风港保护着她们免受林嘉曾经遭受的暴力与苦难。但是现实世界是你无法永远躲避的,巫师和野熊先后闯过了边界。林嘉和两个女儿能够守住原有的平静,适应这个美丽与残酷共生的世界么? "Tender Morsels "is a dark and vivid story, set in two worldsand worrying at the border between them. Liga lives modestly in herown personal heaven, a world given to her in exchange for herearthly life. Her two daughters grow up in this soft place,protected from the violence that once harmed their mother. But thereal world cannot be denied forever--magicked men and wild bearsbreak down the borders of Liga's refuge. Now, having know
在线阅读本书 The Cuthberts are in for a shock. They are expecting an orphan boyto help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny red-hairedgirl turns up instead. Highly spirited Anne Shirley charms her wayinto the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination andconstant chatter, and soon it's impossible to imagine life withouther. A favourite classic with cover and introduction by theinimitable Lauren Child, award-winning creator of "Clarice Bean"and the hugely popular "Charlie and Lola" series.
Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books, firstpublished in the 1920s, have been known and loved by generations.Like the pre-Raphaelite painters whom she so admired, Barkerbelieved in re-creating the beauty of nature in art and drawingfrom life. Her Flower Fairies watercolors have a unique combinationof naturalism and fantasy that no imitators have matched. Each of Barker's four seasonal books features poems andfull-color illustrations of at least 19 flowers that bloom during aparticular season.
"A true genius...Roald Dahl is my hero" - David WalliamsPhizz-whizzing new branding for the world's No.1 storyteller, RoaldDahl! Exciting, bold and instantly recognisable with QuentinBlake's inimitable artwork. Mr and Mrs Twit are extremely nasty, sothe Muggle-Wump monkeys and the Roly-Poly bird hatch an ingeniousplan to give them just the ghastly surprise they deserve! RoaldDahl, the best-loved of children's writers, was born in Wales ofNorwegian parents. After school in England he went to work forShell in Africa. He began to write after "a monumental bash on thehead", sustained as an RAF pilot in World War II. Roald Dahl diedin 1990. Quentin Blake is one of the best-known and best-lovedchildren's illustrators and it's impossible now to think of RoaldDahl's writings without imagining Quentin Blake'sillustrations.
Rediscover the Puffin Classics! An entirely new package,including Introductions from some of today's most popular authors,bringing the best-loved classics to a new generation.
Product Details 基本信息 ISBN-13 书号 9780763648596 Author 作者 McDonald, Megan Pages Number 页数 144页 Publisher 出版社 Candlewick Press (MA) Publication Date 出版日期 2010年01月26日 Product Dimensions 商品尺寸 1.78x1.27x1.27 cm Shipping Weight 商品重量 136g Language 语种 ENG Book Contents 内容简介 Reissued in a way-cool paperback design Judy Moody did not set out to save the world. She set out to win a contest. A Band-Aid contest. It all started with the Crazy-Strip contest - and the dream that she, Judy Moody, might one day see her very own adhesive-bandage design covering the scraped knees of thousands. But when her "Heal the World" motif merits only an honorable mention, Judy Moody realizes it's time to set her sights on something bigger. Class 3T is studying the environment, and Judy is amazed to learn about the destruction
This is the story of everyday life in the big, happy Ruggles family who live in the small town of Otwell. Father is a dustman and Mother a washerwoman. Then there's all the children - practical Lily Rose, clever Kate, mischievous twins James and John, followed by Jo, who loves films, little Peg and finally baby William. This is a truly classic book awarded the Carnegie Medal as the best children's book of 1937. 《小拉格尔斯奇遇记》(原名《小街上的一大家子》)描写了社会底层的一家人,他们虽然生活困顿,却积极向上,坚强乐观,真诚而勇敢,用自己的方式寻找生活的乐趣。小说完成后,出版前曾遭遇多家出版社的退稿,有人甚至说它根本不适合小读者阅读!可是,当小说在1937年终于面世后,却取得了空前的成功,并在当年一举击败J.R.R.托尔金的名作《霍比特人》,赢得了著名的儿童文学奖——卡内基奖。 之后,许多小读者,甚至成人读者,都纷
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.
Heathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr. Earnshaw as one of hisown children. Hindley, Mr. Earnshaw’s son, despises him, but hissister, wild Cathy, becomes Heathcliff’s constant companion, and hefalls violently in love with her. When Cathy will not marryHeathcliff, his terrible vengeance ruins them all and carries overto a second generation— but still their love will not die.
In July 1942, thirteen-year-old Anne Frank and her family,fleeing the horrors of Nazi occupation, went into hiding in anAmsterdam warehouse. Over the next two years, Anne vividlydescribes not only the daily frustrations of living in such closequarters, but also her thoughts, feelings and longings as she growsup. Her diary ends abruptly and tragically when, in August 1944,Anne and her family were all finally betrayed.
"A bear on Paddington Station?" said Mrs Brown in amazement."Don't be silly -- there can't be." The Browns first met Paddingtonon a railway station -- Paddington station, in fact. He hadtravelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar ofmarmalade, a suitcase and his hat. The Browns soon find thatPaddington is a very unusual bear. Ordinary things -- like having abath, travelling underground or going to the seaside become quiteextraordinary, if a bear called Paddington is involved.
From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to theextraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes andhis assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, andingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challenging forthe immortal detective's unique power of deduction.
Charlie Bucket loves chocolate - and Mr Willy Wonka, the mostwondrous inventor in the world, is opening the gates of his amazingchocolate factory to five lucky children. It's the prize of alifetime and all you have to do is find one of the five GoldenTickets. Charlie is the last lucky winner to join Willy Wonka in atour of his factory - where some amazing surprises, both good andbad, await the children. This title is an award-winning Roald Dahlfavorite.
From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deepforests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folkand fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches andprincesses, magical beasts and cunning children. From classics suchas "The Frog-Prince" and "Hansel and Grettel" to the delights of"Ashputtel" or "Old Sultan", all hold a timeless magic which hasenthralled children for centuries.
在一个普通的日子里,男孩在沙滩上捡拾到一架被海浪冲上岸的照相机。他将相机中的底片拿去冲洗后,看到了许多令人难以置信的相片,有在海龟背上的城市、会移动的海星岛屿、坐在沙发上看书的章鱼等等。甚至透过其中一张照片,还可以看到每一张过去曾经发现相机、并拍下自己影象的所有小孩。而这个惊人的发现,也让男孩下定决心,他也要做之前每个小孩都会做的事。
This is a classic story of friendship between man and beast.Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli isadopted by a wolf pack and taught the law of the jungle by lovableold Baloo the bear and Bhageera the panther. The adventures ofRikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai and theelephant's secret dance, and Kotick the white seal are all part ofMowgli's extraordinary journey with his animal friends. This titleis brilliantly introduced by bestselling author, ChristopherPaolini.
Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to Englishlanguage learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely publishedauthor of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted herfamous detective novels for English language learners. Thesecarefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targetedat upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each readerincludes: * A CD with a reading of the adapted story * Helpfulnotes on characters * Cultural and historical notes relevant to theplot * A glossary of the more difficult words A woman is murderedon a train. When Miss Marple telephones her friend LucyEyelesbarrow and asks her to go undercover to investigate, Lucyquickly accepts the challenge! Who is the dead woman? What was themotive for her murder? And why was the body thrown from the trainand later hidden at Rutherford Hall? When a second murder takesplace, everyone at Rutherford Hall seems in danger, so Miss Marplesets a trap to catch the murderer.
Geppetto's new puppet can not only dance and turn somersaults,but also talks and misbehaves--and longs to be a real boy. Thisnewly redesigned Puffin Classics edition is just in time for theMemorial Day release of the major motion picture directed by SteveBarron (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and starring Jonathan TaylorThomas (Home Improvement) as Pinnocchio.