“Bears like Paddington are very rare,” says Mrs Bird, “and agood thing too, or it would cost us a small fortune inmarmalade.”The Brown Family first met Paddington on a railwaystation – Paddington station, in fact – and now he is just anothermember of their family, if a slightly unusual one.As he sayshimself, “Things happen to me – I’m that sort of bear.” With hisattempts at home decorating, detective work and photography, theBrown family soon find that Paddington causes his own particularbrand of chaos.
Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton are alike in appearance,different in character and in love with the same woman. In themidst of the French Revolution, Darnay, who has fled to London toescape the cruelty of the French nobility, must return to Paris torescue his servant from death. But he endangers his own life and iscaptured. Carton may be able to help, but will his resemblance beenough to save Darnay's life? This title provides an enticingintroduction by bestselling author, Roddy Doyle.
Geppetto's new puppet can not only dance and turn somersaults,but also talks and misbehaves--and longs to be a real boy. Thisnewly redesigned Puffin Classics edition is just in time for theMemorial Day release of the major motion picture directed by SteveBarron (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and starring Jonathan TaylorThomas (Home Improvement) as Pinnocchio.
The magical Peter Pan comes to the night nursery of the Darling children, Wendy, John and Michael. He teaches them to fly, then takes them through the sky to Never-Never Land, where they find Red Indians, wolves, Mermaids and... Pirates. The leader of the pirates is the sinister Captain Hook. His hand was bitten off by a crocodile, who, as Captain Hook explains 'liked me arm so much that he has followed me ever since, licking his lips for the rest of me'. After lots of adventures, the story reaches its exciting climax as Peter, Wendy and the children do battle with Captain Hook and his band.
Heathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr. Earnshaw as one of hisown children. Hindley, Mr. Earnshaw’s son, despises him, but hissister, wild Cathy, becomes Heathcliff’s constant companion, and hefalls violently in love with her. When Cathy will not marryHeathcliff, his terrible vengeance ruins them all and carries overto a second generation— but still their love will not die.
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From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deepforests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folkand fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches andprincesses, magical beasts and cunning children. From classics suchas "The Frog-Prince" and "Hansel and Grettel" to the delights of"Ashputtel" or "Old Sultan", all hold a timeless magic which hasenthralled children for centuries.
one of the most beloved classics in children’s literature,Kipling’s masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, andhis animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle.Young readers will love the wise bear Baloo and Bagheera the blackpanther; shiver at the vicious tiger Shere Khan; laugh at the sillymonkeys; and feel compassion for the grown-up Mowgli—who mustfinally acknowledge his own humanity.
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of itschildren's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes adazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; thequality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's belovedtales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at anincomparable price. Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, set during the Civil War, hasalways captivated even the most reluctant readers. Little girls,especially, love following the adventures of the four Marchsisters--Meg, Beth, Amy, and most of all, the tomboy Jo--as theyexperience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, ofgrowing up. This simpler version captures all the charm and warmthof the original.
A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history.As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a Britishofficer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice, and thesoldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native Americanscout, their safety depends on wily forest tracker Hawkeye and hisfriends Chingachkook and Uncas—the last of the Mohicans.
This delightful book is a celebration of the first edition ofThe Silver Chair, with the original design and illustrations. Thisis the sixth book in the series and a real treasure for any Narniafan!Eustace and Jill are called back to Narnia where they meetAslan the lion who sets them the task of finding King Caspian'slong lost son, Rilian. With Narnian marshwiggle Puddlegum in towthe pair stumble across Harfang, the castle of giants, and areinvited to stay for the Autumn Feast–and then they realise thatthey are the main ingredients. The Silver Chair, the sixth book inthe Chronicles of Narnia, is filled with all the fast-pacedadventure of the other Chronicles and introduces Narnia fans to ahost of new, remarkable characters.
The classic story of a young boy who seeks his fortune onthe streets of London. After Oliver Twist asks nasty Mr Bumble formore food, he has to flee the workhouse for the streets of London.Here he meets the Artful Dodger, who leads him to Fagin and hisgang of pickpockets. When a thieving mission goes wrong, Olivernarrowly avoids prison and finds himself in the care of kind MrBrownlow. But Fagin and the brutal Bill Sikes go in search of theyoung orphan, determined to drag him back . . . With aninspirational and light-hearted introduction by Garth Nix, OliverTwist by Charles Dickens is one of the twelve wonderful classicstories being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2008.
0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" Jules Verne’s classicscience fiction fantasy carries its hero—Professor Aronnax of theMuseum of Paris—on a thrilling and dangerous journey far below thewaves to see what creatures live in the ocean’s depths. In theprocess, Verne imagined a vessel that had not yet been invented:the submarine.
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of itschildren's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes adazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; thequality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's belovedtales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at anincomparable price. Pirates, buried treasure, and action aplenty--that's what'sserved up in this fine story, mates, and kids will eat it up. AfterJim Hawkins finds the map to a mysterious treasure, he sets sail insearch of the fortune. Little does he realize he's boarded a pirateship, and that surprises and danger await him...including a meetingwith the inforgettable Long John Silver.
Dumas’ famous musketeers return in another excitingswashbuckler. And this time, Aramis is embarking on the mostperilous mission of all: to depose King Louis XIV and put his twinbrother Philip on the throne instead. Since childhood, Philip hasbeen hidden away so no one would know of his existence—but Aramisbelieves that he would be the superior ruler. Is Aramis right…or ishe making a deadly mistake?
“Go down the crater of the volcano Snaefells. Follow theshadow just before the month of July. You will find your way to thecenter of the Earth. I did it.” That mysterious message, found in along-lost letter, propels a young man and his uncle on theadventure of a lifetime: to a prehistoric world below the earthwhere dinosaurs and other strange creatures still roam. JulesVerne's classic fantasy will enchant a new generation ofreaders.