Join Aladdin on his adventure, as a sorcerer and a magic lamp change his life forever. This exhilarating retelling takes readers deep into the cave of treasures, whisks them away on a magic carpet and plunges them into battle with the sorcerer - all accompanied by dramatic sounds and Paul Hess's unforgettable illustrations.

On the banks of the Mississippi, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Then one fateful night they witness a murder. The boys swear never to reveal the secret and run away to be pirates and search for hidden treasure. But when Tom gets trapped in a cave with scary Injun Joe, can he escape unharmed?

While trying to recover a set of stolen parchment paintings, Nancy Drew becomes involved in tracking a kidnapper and extortionist.

For over a hundred years, Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll'sclassic story of logic and lunacy has delighted young and oldalike. More abundantly illustrated than previous editions, thisaward-winning interpretation is full of warmth and humour. Thewhole approach is contemporary and accessible: Alice herself is achild of today A– casually dressed, personable, spirited. In HelenOxenbury's hands, the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland is a wondrousplace indeed! About the Author: Lewis Carroll was born on 27 January 1832. He was educated atChrist Church, Oxford and went on to become a mathematics lecturerthere from 1855 to 1881. Lewis Carroll's most famous works areAlice's Adventures in Wonderland (published in 1865) and the sequelAlice Through the Looking-Glass, which contained the nonsense poemclassic The Jabberwocky (published in 1872). He died of bronchitison 14 July 1898.

Building on the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the second part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

Ponyboy can count on his brothers and his friends, but not onmuch else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of richkids who get away with everything, including beating up greaserslike Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect--until the nightsomeone takes things too far. Written forty-five years ago, S. E. Hinton's classic story of a boywho finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains aspowerful today as it was the day it was written.

Take a walk down the yellow brick road and discover the magical kingdom of Oz. This retelling of the classic American fairy tale features perspective-bending illustrations that work magically with clever pop-ups and elaborate sounds.

It's their very first adventure and the Secret Sevensuper-sleuths are already on the trail of a mystery! The gang aredressed in disguise, following a lead to a spooky old house in thesnow...

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.

Charles Dickens' ghostly tale of Ebenezer Scrooge has become as much a part of Christmas as trees and stockings, plum pudding and mistletoe. Containing atmospheric artwork, this edition aims to bring Dickensian London and its inhabitants to life.

Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with Tolkien's classic masterpiece, 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 set, published to mark the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit, 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 fateful visit from Gandalf and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom and Bilbo's departure to the Grey Havens.

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).

Whispering Island - another mysterious place, with a millionstories sorrounding it ...Is it haunted? The Five are intrigued,but scared, too. Are they brave enough to go there and find out...These classic editions feature Enid Blyton's unchanged text andEileen A. Soper's original illustrations.

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

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.

"The magic ofEarthsea is primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, aswise, and as necessary as anyone could dream."--Neil Gaiman, authorof The Sandman The tales of this book explore and extend theworld established by the Earthsea novels--yet each stands on itsown. It contains the novella "The Finder," and the short stories"The Bones of the Earth," "Darkrose and Diamond," "On the HighMarsh," and "Dragonfly." Concluding with with an account ofEarthsea's history, people, languages, literature, and magic, thiscollection also features two new maps of Earthsea.