《星期三的战争》 讲述七年级学生霍林在一个学年里的生活和学习经历: 每个星期三下午都是一场灾难,因为班上的一半同学要去犹太教堂学习希伯来文,另一半则要到天主教堂参加教义问答,作为班里唯一的一名基督徒,霍林不得不与严肃的贝克夫人一起待在教室。不苟言笑的贝克夫人似乎总在刁难霍林, 罚 他清理黑板擦、打扫教室、整理大老鼠笼子 在种种手段都宣告失败后,贝克夫人使出了最致命的一招 让霍林阅读 冗长 而 乏味 的莎士比亚作品 于是,一场旷日持久的 战争 在两人之间悄然展开。
After years as a Rangeras apprentice, Will is now the protectorof his first fief. Not long into his service, everything that cango wrong does: Keren, a renegade knight, has taken over CastleMacindaw, a strategic gateway to the Northapoisoning the royalfamily in the processaand is holding Willas friend Alyss captive.The situation grows direr when Will uncovers Kerenas secretalliance with the Scotti, who have plans to plunder Araluen. Timeis of the essence, and Will must recruit a motley crew to rescueAlyss and reclaim Castle Macindawabefore the Scotti can make ittheir own. This "New York Times" bestselling series maintains itsbreathless pace in this newest installment.
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, an armada of 7,000 ships carrying 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. Up until then the Allied forces had suffered serious defeats, yet D -Day, as the invasion was called, spelled the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and the Third Reich. Readers will dive into the heart of the action and discover how it was planned and carried out and how it overwhelmed the Germans who had been tricked into thinking the attack would take place elsewhere. D-Day was a major turning point in World War II and hailed as one of the greatest military attacks of all time.
12岁的男孩马修,因为父亲的关系到了囚禁着许多重刑犯的恶魔岛——阿卡拉岛。来到恶魔岛之后,马修不仅必须遵从典狱长严厉的规矩,还要忍受典狱长女儿派佩儿的指使,还得照顾永远长不大的姐姐……种种错综复杂的事情交织在一起,使他竟然和黑帮老大卡彭打起了交道,并因此惹出了许多麻烦,但也带来了令全家人为快乐的消息……作者以幽默有趣的叙事笔调,扣人心弦的情节设计,以及对于成长和特殊教育的理解,给读者留下了耐人寻味的思索。 Murderers, mob bosses, and convicts . . . these guys are notyour average neighbors. Unless you live on Alcatraz. It’s 1935 andtwelve-year-old Moose Flanagan and his family have just moved tothe infamous island that’s home to criminals like notorious escapeeRoy Gardner, Machine Gun Kelly, and of course, Al Capone. Now Moosehas to try to fit in at his new school, avoid getting caught up inone of the warden
Now that Soren has been reunited with his sister, Eglantine, he must face his next challenge: making sense of the mysterious disappearance of his mentor, Ezylryb. When Soren discovers that Ezylryb is in danger, he and his friends Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger devise a plan to save their teacher. In this process, Soren fights a ferocious foe who wears a terrifying metal beak, sharpened for battle. It's not until the confrontation is over that Soren discovers the true identity of his opponent... Guardians of Ga'Hoole is a classic in the making -- Kathryn Lasky brings a thrilling new owl world to life. A key theme in the series is friendship: Soren and Gylfie's bond is at the heart of the story. The struggle between good and evil is evergreen and infinitely interesting. This is great series for both boys and girls alike.
Carla Ponce invites Nancy, Bess, and George to come to Peru to help decipher the mystery in the crossword cipher--a wooden plaque that promises to lead to fabulous treasure. Nancy must persue the treasure and avoid the dangerous gang of relic thieves headed by El Gato(The Cat.)
As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like Oliver Twist , Great Expectations , and A Christmas Carol , Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era. Widely considered the greatest writer of the Victorian age, Dickens's literary masterpieces continue to amuse and inspire writers and readers alike.
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel statefrom destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruelruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land ofthe elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider:magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime,his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his daysfilled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him atevery turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragondoesn’t know whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one thatmight put Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon maynot escape with even his life. . . .
When Nancy learns that the Drews' housekeeper has been dupedby an elegantly dressed woman into buying a stolen fur piece, theyoung detective starts a search for the clever swindler. To Nancy'sastonishment, she discovers that the woman is using the name NancyDrew. The dishonest acts of the impostor point the finger ofsuspicion at Nancy herself and result in her being questioned bythe police. Nancy's determination to capture the elusive, dangerousMitzi Channing takes her to northern New York State and Canada. Ata gala winter event Nancy meets this situation and turns the tableson Mitzi Channing and her fellow thieves makes another thrillingCarolyn Keene mystery.
Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That s the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn t cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive? Or is going old school just too hard for a kid like Greg?"
Nancy Drew tackles a mystery professional detectives failed tosolve--finding a valuable centuries-old message in a hollow oaktree in Illinois.
MISSION: To find the mastermind behind a possible attack atthe Big Air Games. LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA. POTENTIAL VICTIMS: Top extreme athletes in the country. Thousandsof spectators. SUSPECTS: There may be a group of extremists working together.There may be just one
《老鼠记者系列》以老鼠为主人公讲述了一系列惊险刺激、扣人心弦而又妙趣横生的旅行历险故事。 《老鼠记者》系列曾获出版创意奖、安徒生奖、儿童电子书奖等多项殊荣,是全球狂销8600万册的优秀儿童文学桥梁书。 该套状精选4本老鼠记者的故事,可作为独立读本阅读,也可和Geronimo Stilton Academy’s Comprehension Pawbook 1练习册配套使用。 四本读本分别为: Geronimo Stilton #42:THE PECULIARPUMPKIN THIEF 老鼠记者系列42:奇怪的南瓜小偷 Geronimo Stilton #43:I’M NOT A SUPERMOUSE! 老鼠记者系列43:我不是超级鼠! Geronimo Stilton #46:THE HAUNTED CASTLE 老鼠记者系列46:幽灵城堡 Geronimo Stilton #57: THE STINKY CHEESE VACATION 老鼠记者57:臭奶酪之旅