Pippi is an irrepressible, irreverent, and irrefutably delightful nine-year-old girl who lives alone (with a monkey) in her wacky house, Villa Villekulla. When she's not dancing with the burglars who were just trying to rob her house, she's attempting to learn the "pluttification" tables at school; fighting Adolf, the strongest man in the world at the circus; or playing tag with police officers. Pippi's high-spirited, good-natured hijinks cause as much trouble as fun, but a more generous child you won't find anywhere. Astrid Lindgren has created a unique and lovable carrot-topped character, inspiring generations of children to want to be Pippi. The first Pippi Longstocking was published in America in 1950, and this fine, newly illustrated collection includes Pippi Goes on Board and Pippi in the South Seas . Pippi makes reading pure pleasure. (Ages 7 to 10)
Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation's favourite children's book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements J.K. Rowling's timeless classic, Jim Kay's glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike. When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he's the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord's curse when Harry was just a baby, and which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt and uncle for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry stumbles upon a sinister mystery when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers, which could be valuable, dangerous - or both. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
Published in 40 countries, Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materialstrilogy – The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The AmberSpyglass – has graced the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, SanFrancisco Chronicle, Book Sense, and Publishers Weekly bestsellerlists. The Golden Compass forms the first part of a story in threevolumes. The first volume is set in a world like ours, butdifferent in many ways. The second volume is set partly in theworld we know. The third moves between many worlds. In The Golden Compass, readers meet 11-year-old Lyra Belacqua, aprecocious orphan growing up within the precincts of Jordan Collegein Oxford, England. It quickly becomes clear that Lyra's Oxford isnot precisely like our own—nor is her world. In Lyra's world,everyone has a personal d?mon, a lifelong animal familiar. This isa world in which science, theology and magic are closelyintertwined. The Subtle Knife is the second part of the trilogy that beganwith The Golden Compass. That first book was set in a world likeou
Now a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Alexander Skarsgard, and Brenton ThwaitesThis first-ever Lois Lowry single-volume collection includes unabridged editions of the Newbery Medal-winning "The Giver," "Gathering Blue," "Messenger," and "Son." Lois Lowry's groundbreaking dystopian series comes alive in a single portable volume. An affordable addition to the shelves of teen fans and collectors alike.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1 Boys don't keep diaries—or do they? The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, "Just don't
《小屁孩日记》以图文并茂的形式给我们展现了美国乃至世界儿童的真实生活以及情感世界。幽默诙谐的漫画和妙趣横生的文字天然浑成,相映生辉。主人公格雷是一个念初中的半大小子。他善良、诚实、聪明、爱玩,满脑子的鬼点子。他的妈妈让他记日记,他除了松散地记述了有趣的或难忘的事情外,还画了许多漫画。在日记里,格雷记叙了他如何驾驭充满冒险的中学生活,如何巧妙逃脱学校歌唱比赛,重要的是如何不让任何人发现他的秘密。我们在富有喜剧性色彩的文字和图画中,真切地感受到了那种鲜活的现代气息以及蓬勃向上的热情。这是一套很有趣的、能让我们感觉到童年很美妙的书。
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels. The books chronicle the adventures of the adolescent wizard Harry Potter and his best friends. The main story arc concerns Harry's quandary involving the evil wizard Lord Voldemort, who killed Harry's parents. The series has many cultural meanings and references. According to Rowling, the main theme is death, which has led to much criticism, as it is mainly a children's series. There is also many other themes in the series, such as love and prejudice.
一个乏味至极的下午,觉得一切都了无生趣的男孩米洛,在自己的房间发现一个神奇的收费亭。他开着电动玩具车,驶过收费亭,踏上一趟不可思议的奇妙旅程。 一路上,米洛曾身陷懒散国、误入结论岛,还在词语国锒铛入狱。但他在伙伴闹钟狗和骗人虫的帮助下,一次次转危为安,还邂逅了“哪个”婆婆、色彩大师、向下长的男孩、十二面体人、噪音医生等有趣的朋友。后,米洛勇敢地前往无知山,去帮助词语国和数字国营救韵律公主和真理公主,但是每前进一步都有恶魔相阻。米洛从朋友们身上学到的东西能帮他战胜这些恶魔吗? It has been fifty years--and millions of readers--since theworld was first introduced to Milo and his adventures in the LandsBeyond with Tock, the Humbug, and the captive princesses Rhyme andReason. Now we have a remarkable 50th anniversary edition to honor thisuniversally adored and deep
Just in time for the holidays, four of Roald Dahl?s mostbeloved bestselling books are together in one box! Charlie andWilly Wonka, Mr. Fox, and even James and his giant peach areavailable in this beautifully packaged gift set. All of the booksare charmingly illustrated by Quentin Blake. This Roald Dahl giftset is the perfect gift for longtime fans and newcomers alike!
Fans young and old will laugh out loud at the irrepressible wit of Peter Hatcher, the hilarious antics of mischievous Fudge, and the unbreakable confidence of know-it-all Sheila Tubman in Judy Blume's five Fudge books, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, Superfudge, Fudge-a-Mania, and Double Fudge. Now all packaged together for the very first time, this collection of Fudge books will please lifelong fans and entice a whole new generation of Blume readers.