A stunning new edition of this timeless classic. This is the best loved of all the Chronicles of Narnia - the first one ever written, and the one everybody remembers reading as a child.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe introduced readers to the wonders and enchantment of Narnia when it was first published almost fifty years ago. Since then, the hearts and imaginations of millions of readers have been captured by the story of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, who step through a magic wardrobe into Narnia, once the peaceful land of Talking Beasts, dwarfs, giants and fauns, but now frozen into eternal winter by the evil White Witch.Christian Birmingham’s beautiful illustrations , accompanied by a sensitively abridged text, introduce this wonderful story to a younger audience.
When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six complete the four-volume set of deluxe editions of the Milne and Shepard classic works. Like their companions, the Winnie-the-Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition and The House At Pooh Corner , these beautiful books feature full-color artwork on cream-colored stock. The imaginative charm that has made Pooh the world’s most famous bear pervades the pages of Milne’s poetry, and Ernest H. Shepard’s witty and loving illustrations enhance these truly delightful gift editions.
HarperCollins is proud to present a celebration of C.S. Lewis’timeless classic, Prince Caspian, lovingly brought to life in theoriginal design and with the original illustrations.Prince Caspianis now a major Disney movie!“Look sharp!” shouted Edmund. “Allcatch hands and keep together. This is magic – I can tell by thefeeling!”Prince Caspian is in terrible danger when his wickeduncle, King Miraz, decides to get rid of the young heir to thethrone. In desperation, Caspian blows the magic horn, calling onPeter, Susan, Lucy and Edmund in Narnia’s hour of need.This is thefourth adventure in the exciting Chronicles of Narnia.
When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six complete the four-volume set of deluxe editions of the Milne and Shepard classic works. Like their companions, the Winnie-the-Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition and The House At Pooh Corner, these beautiful books feature full-color artwork on cream-colored stock. The imaginative charm that has made Pooh the world’s most famous bear pervades the pages of Milne’s poetry, and Ernest H. Shepard’s witty and loving illustrations enhance these truly delightful gift editions.
A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for over thirty years, Richard Adams's Watership Down is a timeless classic and one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society.
This delightful book is a celebration of the first edition ofThe Silver Chair, with the original design and illustrations. Thisis the sixth book in the series and a real treasure for any Narniafan!Eustace and Jill are called back to Narnia where they meetAslan the lion who sets them the task of finding King Caspian'slong lost son, Rilian. With Narnian marshwiggle Puddlegum in towthe pair stumble across Harfang, the castle of giants, and areinvited to stay for the Autumn Feast–and then they realise thatthey are the main ingredients. The Silver Chair, the sixth book inthe Chronicles of Narnia, is filled with all the fast-pacedadventure of the other Chronicles and introduces Narnia fans to ahost of new, remarkable characters.
Celebrate 50 years of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" with this scrumdiddlyumptious exploration of the unique appeal and lasting cultural impact of Roald Dahl's beloved classic. Author Mangan looks at the development of the original story and characters, its social history, and the varying film and stage adaptations. Photos illustrations.
Explore the wonder of Oz in this collection of books seventhrough nine in L. Frank Baums classic American fairy taleseries. The seventh, eighth, and ninth titles of the iconic Oz series, nowin one collection! In The Patchwork Girl of Oz, the Munchkins Unc Nunkie and Ojo theUnlucky call on the Crooked Magician, who introduces them to hislatest creation: a living girl made out of patchwork quilts andcotton stuffing. But when an accident leaves beloved Unc Nunkie amotionless statue, it is up to Ojo to save him. Can the mightyWizard of Oz help? In Tik-Tok of Oz, Betsy Bobbin and her loyal mule, Hank, wash upon the shores of an unknown fairyland during a storm. There theymeet the clockwork man Tik-Tok and find themselves trapped in abattle with the king of the Nomes. In The Scarecrow of Oz, Capn Bill and Trot journey to Oz and,with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrow the cruel King Krewl ofJinxland, who has been busy gathering an army for an invasion ofOz. Will they be able to stop the in
One of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbirdhas been translated into more than forty languages, sold more thanthirty million copies worldwide, served as the basis of anenormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the bestnovels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. Agripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale ofcoming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views aworld of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of ayoung girl, as her father -- a crusading local lawyer -- riskseverything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terriblecrime. 有史以来*受欢迎的故事之一,To Kill a Mockingbird已被翻译成四十多种语言,在全球售出超过三千万份,作为极受欢迎的电影的基础,并被评为*佳之一 全国图书馆员二十世纪的小说。 在一个被恶毒的偏见毒害的南方,一个令人痛苦,痛苦,完全非凡的成年故事,它通过一个年轻女孩的眼睛
A timeless collection of over twenty of Aesop's best-lovedfables, including favourites such as The Hare and the Tortoise,Town Mouse and Country Mouse, Dog in the Manger and The Lion andthe Mouse. The tales are retold with warmth and humour by formerChildren's Laureate Michael Morpurgo and brought to life by EmmaChichester Clark's exquisitely playful and distinctiveartwork.
In the first book of The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewisshows us how it all began -- the glorious birth of Narnia at thehand of its unforgettable King. It is followed by six more booksthat collectively tell the history of a world that has become asreal as our own.
The ultimate children's classic - long summer days filled withadventure. John, Susan, Titty and Roger sail their boat, Swallow , toa deserted island for a summer camping trip. Exploring and playingsailors is an adventure in itself but the island holds moreexcitement in store. Two fierce Amazon pirates, Nancy and Peggy,challenge them to war and a summer of battles and alliancesensues. 'My childhood simply would not have been the same without thisbook. It created a whole world to explore, one that lasted long inthe imagination after the final page had been read' - MarcusSedgwick