In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel, the sorcerer Alderfears sleep.He dreams of the land of death, of his wife, who diedyoung and longs to returnto him so much that she kissed him acrossthe low stone wall that separatesour world from the Dr)/Land--wherethe grass is withered, the stars nevermove, and lovers pass withoutknowing each other. The dead are pulling Alderto them at night.Through him they may free themselves and invade Earthsea. Alder seeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. Ged tells him to go toTenar,Tehanu, and the young king at Havnor. They are joined byamber-eyedIrian, a fierce dragon able to assume the shape of awoman. The threat canbe confronted, only in the Immanent Grove onRoke, the holiest place in theworld--and there the king, hero,sage, wizard, and dragon make a last stand. With millions ofcopies sold worldwide, Ursula K. Le Guin's EarthseaCycle has earneda treasured place on the shelves of fantasy loverseverywhere,alongside the works of such beloved authors as J. R. R.Tolkien and C.

"The magic of Earthseais primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, as wise, andas necessary as anyone could dream."--Neil Gaiman, author of TheSandman The tales of this book explore and extend the worldestablished by the Earthsea novels--yet each stands on its own. Itcontains the novella "The Finder," and the short stories "The Bonesof the Earth," "Darkrose and Diamond," "On the High Marsh," and"Dragonfly." Concluding with with an account of Earthsea's history,people, languages, literature, and magic, this collection alsofeatures two new maps of Earthsea.

Spook trains in the dead of night! And they seem to vanishinto thin air - but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it!But discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a secrettrain-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, willthey solve the mystery? These classic editions feature EnidBlyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.

There's a thief at Kirrin Cottage! The Famous Five think theyknow who it is, but they need to prove it! Where can they findevidence? The discovery of an old map and very unusual hiding placeis all they need to get to the bottom of this mystery and uncoverthe true culprit! These classic editions feature Enid Blyton'sunchanged text and Eileen A. soper's original illustrations.

Years before, they had escaped together from the sinisterTombs of Atuan -- she, an isolated young priestess, he, a powerfulwizard. Now she is a farmer's widow, having chosen for herself thesimple pleasures of an ordinary life. And he is a broken old man,mourning the powers lost to him not by choice.A lifetime ago, theyhelped each other at a time of darkness and danger. Now they mustjoin forces again, to help another -- the physically andemotionally scarred child whose own destiny remains to berevealed.With millions of copies sold, Ursula K. Le Guin's EarthseaCycle has earned a treasured place on the shelves of fantasy loverseverywhere. Complex, innovative, and deeply moral, thisquintessential fantasy sequence has been compared with the work ofJ.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and has helped make Le Guin one ofthe most distinguished fantasy and science fiction writers of alltime. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

The gang witness the horror of a house going up in flames!Then there's the theft of a very valuable violin. Are the twoincidents connected? The Seven mean to use all their detectiveknow-how to find out!

Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with Tolkien’s classic masterpieces behind the films, telling the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits’ epic encounters with Gandalf, Gollum, dragons and monsters, in the quest to destroy the One Ring. When they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings became instant classics. Treasured by readers young and old, these works of sweeping fantasy, steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness have sold more than 150 million copies around the world. This new boxed gift set, published to celebrate the release of the first of Peter Jackson’s three-part film adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit, THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, contains both titles and features cover images from both films. It offers readers a new opportunity to discover Tolkien’s remarkable world of Middle-earth and to follow the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits’ part in the epic quest for the Ring – beginning with Bilbo’s fat

Twins cause trouble in this classic Shakespeare comedy! Withnotes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Appearance in TwefthNight.

From the moment a little naked cub wanders into the lair of Father Wolf and Mother Wolf to the moment when the master of the jungle returns to his own people, Mowgli's adventures comprise a fable of human life. Along with these stories are other animal tales. This is a magnificent new edition of the best-loved story featuring over 80 beautiful illustrations by award-winning Australian illustrator Robert Ingpen. The third book in Templar's best-selling classics series illustrated by Robert Ingpen that includes "Peter Pan and Wendy" (2004) and "Treasure Island" (2005).

The Famous Five are having great fun camping out near thehome of a famous scientist. But they might have known there'd be amystery to solve. When the scientist's important research papers gomissing, he needs the gang's help to get them back! But how can theFive work out who took them? And why? These classic editionsfeature Enid Blyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.

Mystery Moor isn't called by that name for nothing - as theFive are about to discover! There's something dangerous out there,and the gang mean to find out what it is, but they need some help.The travellers camped on the moor are no use - in fact, they'redownright unfriendly. So the Famous Five have no other choice:they'll have to risk the treacherous mists and follow the trail...But do they know what they've let themselves in for? Theseclassic editions feature Enid Blyton's unchanged text and Eileen A.Soper's original illustrations.

All three parts of the epic masterpiece 'The Lord of the Rings' in one paperback. Features brand new packaging, the definitive edition of the text, fold-out flaps with the original two-colour maps, and a revised and expanded index. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power -- the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring -- the ring that rules them all -- which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as the Ring is entrusted to his care. He must leave his home and make a perilous journey across the realms of Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom, deep inside the territories of the Dark Lord. There he must destroy the Ring forever and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. Since it was first published in 1954, 'The Lord of the Rings' has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworld

Fly into the magical world of Peter Pan - hide from the crocodile, get into a skirmish with cut-throat pirates and then find out whether you really, really believe in fairies.

A thrilling retelling of this fantastic historical play.With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Patriotism inHenry V.

Nancy and her friends become involved in a search for lost treasure.

Julian, Dick and Anne are really worried - George and herdevoted Timmy have just disappeared! Not only that, somebody hasbroken into Kirrin Cottage. Could there be a connection? The FamousFive think so, but it's going to be tough getting to the bottom ofthis mystery when there's only three of them ...These classiceditions feature Enid Blyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper'soriginal illustrations.