Mr. Fox is surrounded, and he’s going to have to come up with a truly fantastic plan to dig himself out of trouble this time.

After any harrowing struggle, it is nice to consider checkinginto a hotel for a rest. In fact, this might be just the breakViolet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire could use after their wearyingdeep-sea adventure. A hotel can be a good choice for any family vacation. With somany floors, such a variety of rooms, and a curious array ofguests, spending time in the safety of the right hotel can be theperfect learning environment for children of any age. A keenresearcher like Klaus, an adept inventor like Violet, and asharp-toothed culinary master like Sunny are all sure to findengaging diversions during their stay. Regardless of how they pass their time while at a hotel, thethree siblings will be sure to take in all the interesting sightsand sounds -- and write them down -- just in case this episodeturns out to be the darkest yet in a series of unfortunateevents.

Dare you take on the role of the Grand High Witch? David Woodhas created seven short plays to read and perform. With notes onsimple staging, props and costumes, the plays can be produced withthe minimum of experience and resources. Children will have aphizzwizardly good time - and their friends won't believe theirgogglers!

Dumbledore lowered his hands and surveyed Harry through hishalf-moon glasses. 'It is time,' he said, 'for me to tell you whatI should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I amgoing to tell you everything.' Harry Potter is due to start hisfifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He isdesperate to get back to school and find out why his friends Ronand Hermione have been so secretive all summer. However, what Harryis about to discover in his new year at Hogwarts will turn hiswhole world upside down...But before he even gets to school, Harryhas an unexpected and frightening encounter with two Dementors, hasto face a court hearing at the Ministry of Magic and has beenescorted on a night-time broomstick ride to the secret headquartersof a mysterious group called 'The Order of the Phoenix'. And thatis just the start. This is a gripping and electrifying novel, fullof suspense, secrets, and - of course - magic.

Harry Potter is preparing to leave the Dursleys and Privet Drivefor the last time. But the future that awaits him is full ofdanger, not only for him, but for anyone close to him - and Harryhas already lost so much. Only by destroying Voldemort's remainingHorcruxes can Harry free himself and overcome the Dark Lord'sforces of evil. In this dramatic conclusion to "The Harry PotterSeries", Harry must leave his most loyal friends behind, and in afinal perilous journey find the strength and the will to face histerrifying destiny: a deadly confrontation that is his alone tofight. In this thrilling climax to the phenomenally bestsellingseries, J.K. Rowling reveals all to her eagerly waitingreaders.

In this award-winning Dahl title, Matilda invents a game of punishing her parents when they treat her badly. She soon discovers that she has supernatural powers. This book features a new Quentin Blake cover as well as a whole new exciting end section about Roald Dahl and his world.

Meet Ottoline and her hairy, helpful friend Mr Munroe. Nosecret is ever too scary for the two of them to discover together.Ottoline is off to the Alice B. Smith School for the DifferentlyGifted. She is rather worried that she doesn't have a special gift.Mr Munroe is worried about the ghost who is said to haunt theschool halls at night. Does Ottoline discover how to be differentand can they expose the spook?

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