When you're with me, Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabu-mouse adventure Sally Ratmousen broke some shocking news: "The Rodent's Gazette" was out of money and in danger of closing. Then Grandfather William broke even worse news to me: I needed to sell my comfy, cozy house in order to save our paper How terrible But could I sell it -- and find a new home -- in time to help
Before he was a world-renowned children's book writer, RoaldDahl was a master of short stories for adults. The thirteen talescollected here were specially selected for their appeal to teens,and they represent his finest work. By turns shocking, ironic,humorous, and touching, these stories are filled with bizarretwists and unexpected delights. This collection proves Roald Dahl'sstanding as one of the world's foremost storytellers. "A baker's dozen of barbed, witty, obliquely macabre shortstories... This sampler of Dahl's writing conveys a sense of hisversatility." --Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an alternatePaperback edition.
Author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown returns in the highly anticipated sequel to the NY Times Bestseller Star Wars: Jedi Academy! It's time to return to middle school in a galaxy far, far away. . . . After surviving his first year at Jedi Academy, Roan Novachez thought his second year would be a breeze. He couldn't have been more wrong. Roan feels like he's drifting apart from his friends, and it's only made worse when Roan discovers he's not the amazing pilot he thought he'd be. When the school bullies take him under their wing, he decides they aren't so bad after all--or are they? This year, Roan will have to face alien poetry tests, menacing robots, food fights, flight simulation class, online bullies, more lightsaber duels, and worst of all . . . a girl who is mad at him. This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school--all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, sketches, e-mails, and more. 纽
Mockingjay, the final book in the groundbreaking New York Times bestselling Hunger Games series, is now available with brand-new cover art from the fourth film! Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived. But her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding. . . . Can Katniss become the rebels' Mockingjay--no matter what the personal cost? This is the original and unforgettable Mockingjay novel with spectacular new movie artwork from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 on the cover. Plus, additional bonus content! The book includes the official trailers of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 and Part 2!
A dramatization of James' adventures as he escapes from hisfearful aunts by rolling away inside a giant peach. Includessuggestions for staging, easy-to-make costumes and scenery, andlighting procedures.
装 帧:精装 作 者:JK 开 本:28.3 x 18.33 x 3.3 页 数:约128页 语 言:英语 IS BN:9781948174930 出版社:Macmillan 内容简介: The most interactive and comprehensive companion to the first book in the Harry Potter series. Includes insights from cast and crew members, as well as publishers, editors, and illustrators, of the Harry Potter series, films, and wider wizarding world. Writen by the hosts of the #1 Harry Potter podcast, Alohomora!, drawing on insights from more than 1 ,000 hours of discussion with diverse readers around world. The book is endlessly intriguing, examining Harry Potter academia,politics,religion, folklore, and more. Perfect resource for new aders of the series as well as established readers looking to enhance their experience. 封面图: 内页图:
“They called her Water Claire.” When the young girl washed up on their shore, no one knew she hadbeen a Vessel. That she had carried a Product. That it had beencarved from her belly. Stolen. Claire had had a son. She was supposed to forget him, but that wasimpossible. When he was taken from their community, she knew shehad to follow. And so her journey began. But here in this wind-battered village Claire is welcomed as one oftheir own. In the security of her new home, she is free and loved.She grows stronger. As tempted as she is by the warmth of morehuman kindness than she has ever known, she cannot stay. Her son isout there; a young boy by now. Claire will stop at nothing to findher child . . . even if it means trading her own life. With Son, the two-time Newbery Medal–winning Lois Lowry has spunanother mesmerizing tale in this thrilling and long-awaitedconclusion to The Giver. “Claire’s story stands on its own, but as the final volume inthis iconic quartet, it holistically reun
出版社 : Knopf Books for Young Readers (2014 年 7 月 8 日 ) 平装 : 315 页 读者对象 : 8 - 12 岁 语种: 英语 商品尺寸 : 13.8 x 1.5 x 20.8 cm 商品重量 : 259 g
Every night, when the world is sleeping, big gruesome giantsguzzle up whoppsy-whiffling human beans. And there's only one giantwho can stop them - the BFG. He's the kindest giant there is and,with his friend Sophie in his top pocket, he sets out to rid theworld of the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater and all their rotsomefriends forever...
Andrew Clements is the undisputed master of the school story.His kid-friendly humor and keen and empathetic understanding ofmiddle-grade life and classroom dynamics have propelled his booksonto both bestseller and state award lists throughout the country.Now three of his most popular school stories are available in ahandsome boxed set. A WEEK IN THEWOODS Winner of two state awards THE SCHOOLSTORY California Young Readers Medal THE REPORTCARD People magazine Spring's Best Kids' Book Parents' Choice Award Society of School Librarians International Honor Book
A new collection of ten favourite stories with added extras,all about Horrid Henry at home.