Millions of readers of Hatchet, The River, Brian’s Winter , and Brian’s Return know that Brian Robeson is at home in the Canadian wilderness. He has stood up to the challenge of surviving alone in the woods. He prefers being on his own in the natural world to civilization. When Brian finds a dog one night, a dog that is wounded and whimpering, he senses danger. The dog is badly hurt, and as Brian cares for it, he worries about his Cree friends who live north of his camp. His instincts tell him to head north, quickly. With his new companion at his side, and with a terrible, growing sense of unease, he sets out to learn what happened. He sets out on the hunt. From the Hardcover edition.

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

This is the complete and unabridged story of "The Wizard ofOz", in which Dorothy, together with her companions the TinWoodman, the Scarecrow and the cowardly Lion, makes her journeyalong the Yellow Brick Road in search of the wonderful wizard.Bringing together traditional handicraft with cutting-edge bookdesign, the "Penguin Threads" series has already created a hugebuzz among the art and book-collecting communities. This latest setfeatures cover art by painter and illustrator Rachell Sumpter, whobrings a unique, whimsical sensibility to the Threads. With vividcolours and ambitiously intricate details, these additions to ourinnovative series commissioned by award-winning creative directorPaul Buckley are rich works of art to be cherished andshared.

Ever since their mother’s death, siblings Carter and Sadiehave been near strangers. While Sadie’s lived with her grandparentsin London, Carter has traveled the world with their father, thebrilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. Then one night, they are reunited when their father takes them tothe British Museum, hoping at last to set things right. Instead, heunleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion andforces the children to flee for their lives. Soon, Carter and Sadie discover that the gods of Ancient Egyptare waking, and the worst of them—Set—is after the Kanes. To stophim, the siblings must embark on a dangerous journey across theglobe—a quest leading them ever closer to the truth about theirfamily, and their links to a secret order that has existed sincethe time of the pharaohs.

Christopher is 15 and lives in Swindon with his father. He hasAsperger's Syndrome, a form of autism. He is obsessed with maths,science and Sherlock Holmes but finds it hard to understand otherpeople. When he discovers a dead dog on a neighbour's lawn hedecides to solve the mystery and write a detective thriller aboutit. As in all good detective stories, however, the more heunearths, the deeper the mystery gets--for both Christopher and therest of his family.

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

《星期三的战争》 讲述七年级学生霍林在一个学年里的生活和学习经历： 每个星期三下午都是一场灾难，因为班上的一半同学要去犹太教堂学习希伯来文，另一半则要到天主教堂参加教义问答，作为班里唯一的一名基督徒，霍林不得不与严肃的贝克夫人一起待在教室。不苟言笑的贝克夫人似乎总在刁难霍林， 罚 他清理黑板擦、打扫教室、整理大老鼠笼子 在种种手段都宣告失败后，贝克夫人使出了最致命的一招 让霍林阅读 冗长 而 乏味 的莎士比亚作品 于是，一场旷日持久的 战争 在两人之间悄然展开。

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin! These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON ...

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is now broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves, and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON ...

和老鼠记者Geronimo一起穿梭时空，边冒险边学世界史！ Geronimo Stiliton（老鼠记者系列）以老鼠Geronimo Stiliton为主人公讲述了一系列惊险刺激、扣人心弦而又妙趣横生的旅行历险故事。 Geronimo Stiliton系列曾获出版创意奖、安徒生奖、儿童电子书奖等多项殊荣，是一套畅销8600万册的优秀儿童文学桥梁书。 书中的主人公Geronimo Stiliton经营着一家畅销报社，他有着出版人的博学睿智，却因过分的重视原则性而显得古板憨厚。在众多伙伴的陪伴下，Geronimo一次又一次地陷入或神秘或恐怖或疯狂的旅行探险中，而每次旅行都能让小读者学到许多有趣的人文、科学知识。 在这个老鼠记者时光穿梭世界史的系列故事中，小读者将有机会和Geronimo一起乘坐时光机，穿越回熟悉而又陌生的过去，开启新的时空之旅！ 你将有机会领略侏罗纪时代的恐龙、冰河时代的猛犸巨象；玛雅、

“驭风少年”坎宽巴出生在非洲东南部内的马拉维，这里被联合国列为世界不发达国家之一，巫术、饥荒和瘟疫是这片土地的关键词。坎宽巴小学毕业就辍学在家了，但他仅凭对知识的好奇心和图书馆里的几本科学教材，就用各种废铜烂铁造出了风车发电机。 坎宽巴的故事被渐渐传播开来，不仅为他自己赢得了改变命运的机会，更他向着改变祖国的梦想又进一步，同时还鼓舞着全世界每一个正在奋斗的人。 William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magicruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land witheredby drought and hunger. But William had read about windmills, and hedreamed of building one that would bring to his small village a setof luxuries that only 2 percent of Malawians could enjoy:electricity and running water. His neighbors called himmisala--crazy--but William refused to let go of his dreams. With asmall pile of once-forg

Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. Holey cheese! My sister, Thea, was in danger. She had traveled to Easter Island in search of a mysterious treasure, but we hadn't heard from her for more than a week! There was no time to lose--my friends and I hopped on a plane to begin looking for her. What an exciting adventure!

Now in paperback! Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he ismerely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider isrevealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, andsage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into adangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choicescould save—or destroy—the Empire.