This is a short dramatization - perfect for schools - ofDahl's immensely popular story for younger readers in which cleverMr Fox outwits the three nasty farmers: Boggis. Bunce and Bean.With staging advice on props, lighting etc at the end of thebook.
After any harrowing struggle, it is nice to consider checkinginto a hotel for a rest. In fact, this might be just the breakViolet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire could use after their wearyingdeep-sea adventure. A hotel can be a good choice for any family vacation. With somany floors, such a variety of rooms, and a curious array ofguests, spending time in the safety of the right hotel can be theperfect learning environment for children of any age. A keenresearcher like Klaus, an adept inventor like Violet, and asharp-toothed culinary master like Sunny are all sure to findengaging diversions during their stay. Regardless of how they pass their time while at a hotel, thethree siblings will be sure to take in all the interesting sightsand sounds -- and write them down -- just in case this episodeturns out to be the darkest yet in a series of unfortunateevents.
Every night, when the world is sleeping, big gruesome giantsguzzle up whoppsy-whiffling human beans. And there's only one giantwho can stop them - the BFG. He's the kindest giant there is and,with his friend Sophie in his top pocket, he sets out to rid theworld of the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater and all their rotsomefriends forever...
《小屁孩日记》以图文并茂的形式给我们展现了美国乃至世界儿童的真实生活以及情感世界。幽默诙谐的漫画和妙趣横生的文字天然浑成,相映生辉。主人公格雷是一个念初中的半大小子。他善良、诚实、聪明、爱玩,满脑子的鬼点子。他的妈妈让他记日记,他除了松散地记述了有趣的或难忘的事情外,还画了许多漫画。在日记里,格雷记叙了他如何驾驭充满冒险的中学生活,如何巧妙逃脱学校歌唱比赛,重要的是如何不让任何人发现他的秘密。我们在富有喜剧性色彩的文字和图画中,真切地感受到了那种鲜活的现代气息以及蓬勃向上的热情。这是一套很有趣的、能让我们感觉到童年很美妙的书。
Mr Wonka's inventions are out of this world. He's thought upevery kind of sweet imaginable in his amazing chocolate factory,but no one has ever seen inside, or met Mr Wonka. Charlie Bucketcan't believe his luck when he finds a golden ticket and wins thetrip of a lifetime around the famous chocolate factory. He stillcould never have dreamed what surprises were in store.
"Esio Trot" is Dahl's wonderful, warm-hearted story about MrHoppy, Mrs Silver and the tortoise who brings them together. In"The Minpins", Little Billy doesn't really believe there aremonsters in the wood, but the tiny minpins are real enough, andtheir miniature world is in danger.
Stories comprise: Horrid Henry's Christmas Presents, HorridHenry's Car Journey, Perfect Peter's Horrid Day, Horrid Henry RunsAway, Horrid Henry Eats a Vegetable, Horrid Henry Goes Shopping,Horrid Henry's Hobby, Horrid Henry's Bathtime, Horrid Henry'sPerfect Day, Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine.
The Baudelaire childrenViolet, 14, Klaus, 12, and baby Sunnyareexceedingly ill-fated; Snicket extracts both humor and horror fromtheir situation, as he gleefully puts them through one terribleordeal after another. After receiving the news that their parentsdied in a fire, the three hapless orphans are delivered into thecare of Count Olaf, who ``is either a third cousin four timesremoved, or a fourth cousin three times removed.'' The villainousCount Olaf is morally depraved and generally mean, and only takesin the downtrodden yet valiant children so that he can figure out away to separate them from their considerable inheritance. Theyoungsters are able to escape his clutches at the end, but sincethis is the first installment in A Series of Unfortunate Events,there will be more ghastly doings. Written with old-fashionedflair, this fast-paced book is not for the squeamish: theBaudelaire children are truly sympathetic characters who encountera multitude of distressing situations. Those who enjoy a littlepoison i
Charlie Bucket loves chocolate. AndMr Willy Wonka, the most wonderous inventor in the world, isopening the gates of his amazing chocolate factory to five luckychildren. It's the prize of a lifetime! Gobstoppers, wriggle sweetsand a river of melted chocolate await - Charlie need just oneGolden Ticket and these delicious treats could all be his...
Four brand new stories in which Horrid Henry makes his ownscary movie -- The Undead Demon Monster Who Would Not Die,persuades Peter to hand over his stash of Grump Cards (as abrilliant scheme to get him out of the punishments his parents givehim) and spends a weekend at Aunt Ruby's where he has to share abedroom with his two arch-enemies, Stuck-Up Steve and Bossy Bill.Then when Henry's school decides to have a mini-Olympics, he setsup his own Holympics, with medals for crisp-eating, TV watching,and Burping to the Beat.
Catching Fire, the second book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games series, is now available with all-new cover art from the feature film! The second book in the international bestselling Hunger Games series is now a feature film coming to theatres on November 22. Here is the original novel with exciting new movie artwork on the cover. (Original cover version also available.) Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
The fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, numberone bestseller and fastest growing children's author in thecountry. Hot on the heels of bestselling Gangsta Granny comesanother hilarious, action-packed and touching novel - the story ofa little girl called Zoe. Things are not looking good for Zoe. Herstepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for her.The school bully Tina Trotts makes her life a misery - mainly byflobbing on her head. And now the evil Burt from Burt's Burgers isafter her pet rat! And guess what he wants to do with it? The clueis in the title...From the author that is being called 'a new RoaldDahl', Ratburger is not to be missed!