They open a door and enter a world. Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of awardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the goldenlion, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land witheternal winter.
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.
I decided to run away. There simply wasn't anything else todo.' Here at last is Moominpappa's promised life story - from thedays when he was abandoned in a newspaper parcel on the doorstep ofa Moomin orphanage, to when he ran away to see the world and waslucky enough to meet Moominmamma.
A thrilling retelling of this fantastic historical play.With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Patriotism inHenry V.
What on earth would the Secret Seven do without Scamper thespaniel? First he discovers an unwanted visitor - then he protectsthem as they spy on a thief late at night in Bramley Woods!
There are strange happenings indeed at Torling Castle! Someoneis hiding out in the ruined tower, making the resident jackdawsvery unsettled. Who is it, and what do they want? The Secret Sevenare on it...
Poor Sara Crewe. once upon a time her beloved father pamperedand adored her. But ever since he died, leaving her alone andpenniless, she's been caught in the cruel clutches of Miss Minchin,the headmistress at the Select Seminary for Young Ladies, whereSara once studied. But no matter how terrible things get, Saraalways has her imagination and goodness of heart to carry herthrough. This timeless tale of a poor orphan has won children'shearts for a century-and continues to be a favorite.
Through the foggy streets of Victorian London to the deepestcountryside, Sherlock Holmes uses his unique powers of deduction ineight thrilling investigations, including the mysteries of "TheSpeckled Band" and "The Reigate Puzzle". It comes with acaptivating introduction by award-winning Jonathan Stroud.
The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddingtonstation, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand new coverdesign. Up until now, Paddington has managed to avoid school. But theInspector himself catches up with him and packs him off. After oneday, even the teacher wonders whether there is anything he canteach a certain bear from Darkest Peru. And when it comes to dancing the rumba as always, Paddingtontakes the cake! Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all overthe world for fifty years.
“I’ve never known such a bear for smelling things out,” saidMrs Bird. Paddington’s sharp nose and his talent for getting intodifficulties lead him to an orange marmalade tasting party. Hisenthusiasm lands him in a barrel of marmalade, causing an avalanchein the warehouse. And, one morning, he sniffs out a surprise forhimself and discovers that he is about to embark on the greatestadventure of his life.
Who would deliberately lure somebody on to treacherous rockson the Cornish coast? Somebody is flashing lights from the oldtower on stormy nights - and the Famous Five sense danger. But canthey solve this mystery safely? These classic editions feature EnidBlyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.
