Amazon.co.uk Review Poor Bilbo Baggins! An unassuming and rather plump hobbit (as most of these small, furry-footed people tend to be ), Baggins finds himself unwittingly drawn into adventure by a wizard named Gandalf and 13 dwarves bound for the Lonely Mountain, where a dragon named Smaug hordes a stolen treasure. Before he knows what is happening, Baggins finds himself on the road to danger. Wizards, dwarves and dragons may seem the stuff of children's fairy tales, but The Hobbit is in a class of its own--light-hearted enough for younger readers, yet with a dark edge guaranteed to intrigue an older audience. In the best tradition of the archetypal hero's quest, Bilbo Baggins sets out on his fateful journey a callow, untested soul and returns--tempered by hardship, danger and loss--a better man--er, hobbit. This book is the predecessor to Tolkien's masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, and though that trilogy can be thoroughly enjoyed without first reading The Hobbit, much that happens in the lat

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.

Murder most foul...An action-packed retelling ofShakespeare's dark tale of revenge and murder. With notes onShakespeare and the Globe Theatre, and Revenge in Hamlet.

Building on the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the second part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

When a priceless pearl necklace goes missing the Secret Sevenare first off the mark to catch the thief! Why? Because they sawhim making his escape! Now all they have to do is find thenecklace...

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.

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."

Charles Dickens' ghostly tale of Ebenezer Scrooge has become as much a part of Christmas as trees and stockings, plum pudding and mistletoe. Containing atmospheric artwork, this edition aims to bring Dickensian London and its inhabitants to life.

● 本系列共21册 ● 一个无价御龙失踪之谜，隐藏一个多世纪，迷雾重重，五个小冒险家与海盗争锋谁将获胜？这将是一个意外的冒险之旅…… ● 这本书里有很多有用的野外生存相关的信息和技巧，还有些已被破解的谜题，但是有一个谜团五伙伴始终都没能解开。跟随书中的线索，来试试看你能不能找到暹罗御龙这个无价之宝到底藏在哪里。对于所有对神秘事件、对未解之谜团、对探险、对五伙伴感兴趣的人来说，这是本值得一读的书！ ● 英伦市区的三兄妹：哥哥Julian，弟弟Dick和小妹妹Anne，假期来到海滨的叔叔家，结识假小子堂妹George和她的大狗Timmy，于是结成五伙伴，开始了一次次惊心动魄的冒险历程。 ● 英吉利海峡的美丽小岛、古老伦敦的神秘城堡、暗道交错的郊外古宅，还有那白雪中的圣诞节、花园里的下午茶……异国的自然人文风情，无不让

Five on a Treasure Island A shipwreck off Kirrin Island meansthere must be treasure! But the Famous Five aren't the only oneswho are on the hunt for the treasure...Five on a Secret Trail TheFamous Five are camping out near an old ruined cottage but Anne hasheard strange noises coming from inside, and what are the ghostlylights they've seen? Time for the gang to investigate!

Rediscover this classic American tale, brought to life through the stunning paintings of award-winning illustrator Robert Ingpen. Come with Dorothy and her friends as she sets off on an amazing adventure through the curious land of Oz.

One of the most beloved children's stories of all time is back in this beautifully illustrated edition. Here, with Carroll's incomparable text, is an absolute treasure trove of the countless ways artists have imagined Alice over the decades. Full color.