Dear Reader, I'm sorry to say that the book vou are holding inyour hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale aboutthree very unlucky children. Even though they are charming andclever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery andwoe. From the very first page of this book when the children are atthe beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through theentire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they aremagnets for misfortune. In this short book alone, the three youngstersencounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, adisastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridgefor breakfast. It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasanttales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this bookdown at once and reading something happy, if you prefer that sortof thing. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket

DOES EVERYONE DESERVE A SECOND CHANCE?Marty's parents thinkso -- even Judd Travers, whose history of drinking and violencekeeps Marty from completely trusting that his beloved dog, Shiloh,will always be safe from Judd."Some people just seem to attracttrouble," Marty's Ma says, and Judd attracts the sort of troublethat makes it hard to believe he's really changed. First, thepolice find the body of a man who'd fought with Judd. Then, avicious attack forces Judd to kill one of his dogs. But just whenit seems Judd will never be able to escape the shadow of his past,a dangerous accident gives him the chance to prove himself. CanJudd Travers actually become a hero?

This wonderful collection is divided into four themed sections - Animals; Magic; Family, Friends and Foes; and, Matters of Importance. Illustrated in full colour by Dahl's favourite illustrator, Quentin Blake, as well as other leading artists (Raymond Briggs, Babette Cole and Ralph Steadman), this treasure trove of extracts, poems, letters and memoirs introduces some of Dahl's best-loved characters from Willy Wonka to the BFG, from the Witches to the Twits. 'Those who don't believe in magic will never find it', Roald Dahl told his readers. Every page of this stunning gift book contains a touch of magic and will delight existing fans as well as those who have yet to discover Dahl's genius.

It's the handbook no half-blood should be without: a fullyillustrated, in-depth guide to gods, monsters, and all thingsPercy. This novelty companion to the best-selling series comescomplete with trading cards, full-color diagrams, and maps, allpackaged in a handy, "manual-size" POB with a crisp, magnetic flapenclosure.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid ——《小鬼日记》系列图书，从一个中学生的角度，通过日记加漫画的形式，幽默地记述了一个典型美国小男孩的成长经历。 轻松一下吧！看看小主人公身上是不是有您幼年时候的影子呢 : ) The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling book! Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved. Whatever you do, don’t ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn’t want to talk about it. As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out . . . especially when a diary is involved. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules chronicles Greg’s attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, st

Mr and Mrs Twit are extremely nasty, so the Muggle-Wump monkeys and the Roly-Poly bird hatch an ingenious plan to give them just the ghastly surprise they deserve! This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover as well as a whole new exciting end section about Roald Dahl and his world.

Leroy Brown is back in the next six books in the Encyclopedia Brown series. As Idaville’s ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and fun—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!