One starry night, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell lead the threeDarling children over the rooftops of London and away to Neverland- the island where lost boys play, mermaids splash and fairies makemischief. But a villainous-looking gang of pirates lurk in thedocks, led by the terrifying Captain James Hook. Magic andexcitement are in the air, but if Captain Hook has his way then,before long, someone will be walking the plank and swimming withthe crocodiles...
Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, andepic battles between good and evil -- what more could any readerask for in one book? The book that has it all is the lion, thewitch and the wardrobe, written in 1949 by C. S. Lewis. But Lewisdid not stop there. Six more books followed, and together theybecame known as The Chronicles of Narnia. For the past fifty years, The Chronicles of Narnia havetranscended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon ofclassic literature. Each of the seven books is a masterpiece,drawing the reader into a world where magic meets reality, and theresult is a fictional world whose scope has fascinatedgenerations. This edition presents all seven books -- unabridged -- in oneimpressive volume. The books are presented here according toLewis's preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustrationby the original artist, Pauline Baynes. This edition also containsC. S. Lewis's essay "On Three Ways of Writing for Children," inwhich he explains precisely
An American classic—and Pulitzer Prize–winning story—that shows the ultimate bond between child and pet, now in a lush keepsake edition. No novel better epitomizes the love between a child and a pet than The Yearling. When young Jody Baxter adopts and orphaned fawn he calls Flag, he makes it a part of his family and his best friend. But life in the Florida backwoods is harsh, and so, as his family fights off wolves, bears, and even alligators, and faces failure in their tenuous subsistence farming, Jody must finally part with his dear animal friend. There has been a film and even a musical based on this moving story, a fine work of great American literature which won Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings a Pulitzer Prize. Complete with N.C. Wyeth’s original oil paintings, this glowing work features a soft touch cover, gold foiling, and tip-in artwork.
Immerse yourself in a young deer’s world in this resplendent, collectible edition of the richly imagined and vividly illustrated masterpiece that inspired the beloved Disney film. Bambi lives in a thicket in the forest. From his kind and caring mother, to all the friends he makes among the forest’s inhabitants, to his twin cousins Faline and Gobo, he is surrounded by animals who wish him well. But there are dangers within and surrounding the forest, and all too soon they will make themselves known. A beautifully written and critically acclaimed classic that has been translated into more than twenty languages and inspired one of the most beloved Disney films of all time, Bambi is an emotionally wrought exploration of family that also serves as a powerful allegory of modern times. This keepsake edition showcases luminous oil-painting illustrations by Steve Johnson and Lou
托尔金所写的《魔戒三部曲》，是一部充满矮人、精灵、骑士、巫师、半兽人、神仙等等的奇幻探险故事。五十多年来，本书澎湃壮丽的背景，奇特而丰富的人物，带领了全世界奇幻（ Fantasy ）创作类型的发展及延伸。读者所熟悉的飞龙、精灵、架空世界及国族历史、魔法等等，全是受到《魔戒》的影响。 故事由魔戒持有者佛罗多展开，他在不知情的状况下继承了一枚戒指，却发现这枚戒指是魔王迟迟不能统治世界的关键。他也陷入了善恶双方争夺的处境中。几经波折，他才得知必须携带魔戒深入魔王的领土，才能在末日火山摧毁这一切邪恶的根源。 于是，在巫师甘道夫的主导下，由精灵、矮人、哈比人、游侠和人类组成了魔戒远征队，试图护卫佛罗多前往魔王的老巢。但黑暗的势力亦非省油的灯，魔王索伦派出黑骑士四处搜捕，并且决心发动大
The original Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner in one large-format volume with the familiar black-and-white drawings and eight new full-color illustrations.
Dive in to the ultimate tale of shipwreck and survival in this illustrated, finely crafted keepsake edition of the classic adventure story that has thrilled readers for nearly three centuries. After a fierce storm at sea, Robinson Crusoe is marooned on an uncharted island, with only a few bits of his wrecked ship’s flotsam and jetsam to sustain him. For more than two decades, he faces the wrath of nature and the struggle to stay alive with little more than his wits to save him. Then, following an encounter with cannibals, a tribesman named Friday becomes Crusoe’s only ally. As their relationship develops, the line between servant and friend begins to blur, and the possibility of freedom for them both at last looms on the horizon. This collectible edition of a beloved adventure includes a soft-touch cover, gold foiling, and luminous illustrations from N.C. Wyeth, whose oil paintings perfectly depict the roiling seas, baking sun, and vast expanse of open space.
The secret passage to the house next door leads to afascinating adventure. The Magician's Nephew, the first book of TheChronicles of Narnia ... where the woods are thick and cool, wherethe Talking Beasts are called to life ... a new world where theadventure begins. Digory and Polly meet and become friends onecold, wet summer in London. Their lives burst into adventure whenDigory's Uncle Andrew, who thinks he is a magician, sends themhurtling to ... somewhere else. They find their way to Narnia,newborn from the Lion's song, and encounter the evil sorceressJadis, before they finally return home. Read by Kenneth Branagh
Narnia ... the land between the lamp-post and the Castle ofCair Paravel, where animals talk, where magical things happen ...and where the adventure begins. Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy arereturning to boarding school when they are summoned from the drearytrain station (by Susan's own magic horn) to return to the land ofNarnia -- the land where they had ruled as kings and queens andwhere their help is desperately needed. Performed by LynnRedgrave
Narnia ... the land beyond the wardrobe door, a secret placefrozen in eternal winter ... a magical country waiting to be setfree. Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in theprofessor's mysterious old house. At first her brothers and sisterdon't believe her when she tells of her visit to the land ofNarnia. But soon Edmund, then Peter and Susan step through thewardrobe themselves. In Narnia they find a country buried under theevil enchantment of the White Witch. When they meet the Lion Aslan,they realize they've been called to a great adventure and bravelyjoin the battle to free Narnia from the Witch's sinister spell.Performed by Michael York.
Narnia ... where horses talk ... where treachery is brewing... where destiny awaits. On a desperate journey, two runaways meetand join forces. Though they are only looking to escape their harshand narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the center of aterrible battle. It is a battle that will decide their fate and thefate of Narnia itself. Performed by Alex Jennings
C. S. Lewis's classic Narnia books spring to life in the handsof award-winning paper engineer Robert Sabuda. Each of the sevenbooks in the series has its own pop-up spread rendered inspectacular detail with stunning special effects. Experience adifferent adventure from Narnia on every spread in this beautifuladdition to the Narnia library—sure to enchant fans of both C. S.Lewis and Robert Sabuda.
