Who would deliberately lure somebody on to treacherous rockson the Cornish coast? Somebody is flashing lights from the oldtower on stormy nights - and the Famous Five sense danger. But canthey solve this mystery safely? These classic editions feature EnidBlyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.

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

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!

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

Originally published in 1929, Erich Kastner's engaging talehasdelighted readers young and old, for generations. It's Emil's firsttrain ride alone and he's excited, and a little nervous.On thetrain, his fellow passengers are impressed with how polite andgrown-up Emil is, and the man in the bowler hat offers him somechocolate—but Emil keeps checking his coat pocket, where he'spinned the money that he is taking to his grandmother. Soon,though, Emil finds himself getting sleepy . . . and the next thinghe knows, the man in the bowler hat is gone— and so is the money!With the help of some new friends Emil becomes a detective andtracks the thief through the city. With its enduring themes ofleadership, courage, and teamwork, there are many lessons to belearned by the grownups and the children, alike, and the delightfulillustrations by Walter Trier make this rollicking, heartwarmingtale come alive.

What is Uncle Quentin up to on Kirrin Island? He won't letanyone visit - not even the Famous Five! But he's not alone onGeorge's island - somebody is watching his every move! Can Julian,Anne, Dick, George and Timmy the dog find out who and warn UncleQuentin? These classic editions feature Enid Blyton's unchangedtext and Eileen A. Soper's original illustrations

Experience Oz like never before in this collection of booksten through twelve in L. Frank Baum’s classic American fairy taleseries. The tenth, eleventh, and twelfth titles of the iconic Oz series,now in one collection! In Rinkitink in Oz , Prince Inga of Pingaree must rescuehis parents and all of the subjects from his kingdom who werekidnapped by marauders form Regos and Coregos. Prince Inga, alongwith the visiting King Rinkitink and Bilbil the goat, set off on aseries of grand adventures that will lead them to the undergroundkingdom of the Nome King. Will Inga’s bravery and courage be enoughto save his parents and all of their subjects? In The Lost Princess of Oz , Ozma, the beloved ruler ofOz, has disappeared, so Dorothy, the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion, anda band of friends must search the vast land of Oz to find her. In The Tin Woodman of Oz , Tin Woodman, Woot the Wanderer,and Captain Fyter set off on a quest to find the lovely Munchkin,Nimmie Amee. Once upon a time, she and the Wo

When Dick is woken by a light flashing through his window,he is puzzled. Is someone trying to send him a coded message? Andwhen the Famous Five hear of an escaped convict in the area, theyare on red alert. The police won't help, so the Five have nochoice. Yet again, they'll be solving this mystery by themselves...These classic editions feture Enid Blyton's unchanged text andEileen A. Soper's original illustrations.

Oliver Jeffers joins Quentin Blake, Helen Oxenbury, ChrisRiddell and Emma Chichester Clark, who have all reimagined Blyton'sbest-loved characters for today's readers. These anniversaryeditions of the classic texts of Enid Blyton's most beloved seriesbenefit the House of Illustration, the world's first dedicated homefor the art of illustration. (www.houseofillustration.org.uk) Arethere still smugglers at Smuggler's Top? The Famous Five go to stayat the large old house and discover secret hiding places andunderground tunnels! Then they catch people signalling out to sea -who can these smugglers be? Can Julian, Anne, Dick, George andTimmy the dog discover the answer?

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.

In this selection of tales by the master folklorist Andrew Lang, the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table and their courageous and chivalrous deeds, fair maidens, castles steeped in history, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the tragic love of King Arthur and Sir Lancelot for Guinevere, and Tristan for Iseult. The Arthurian legends are the most potent of the thrilling and mist-enshrouded tales of adventure to be passed down from pre-recorded history, and they have as much appeal today as they did in the age of the troubadours.

The course of true love never did run smooth...A magicalretelling of Hermia, Helen, Demetrius and Lysander's classic story- and of the impish fairy Puck, who meddles in their tangled web oflove with hilarious consequences...With notes on Shakespeare andthe Globe Theatre, and Love and Magic in A Midsummer Night'sDream.

Bark, meow, whinny, or oink if you can talk to animals-just like Doctor Dolittle! Then join him and his pals-Tommy Stubbins, Jip the dog, and Polynesia parrot-as they journey to Spidermonkey Island in the tropical sea to search for Dolittle's missing colleague, Long Arrow. Yes, Dr. Dolittle is back in a brand-new edition of the Newbery Medal-winning book. Watch for him on the big screen in a new live-action movie starring Eddie Murphy!