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.
A young boy tells the moving story of the tree, planted as a memorial to Australian soldiers killed in World War I, as related by his great grandfather, grandfather and father, each of whom has participated in wars over the years.
《阿比琳的夏天》讲述了一个在夏天里等待爸爸的小女孩,与一个改变小镇命运的好故事之间的奇遇。这个夏天,阿比琳独自到爸爸的故乡小镇去过暑假。在放假前的后一堂课上,古怪的修女老师给她布置了一份特殊的暑假作业。同时,阿比琳在寄居的酒鬼牧师家,偶然发现了一个装着旧信件和纪念品的神秘香烟盒,信中提到了一个代号为响尾蛇的“间谍”。为了完成作业,抓到间谍,也为了了解爸爸闭口不谈的过去,阿比琳与年少老成的露西安、想象力极其丰富的莱蒂,在镇上开始了一系列令人啼笑皆非的打探。而所有谜团的答案、打开记忆之门的那把钥匙,就握在占卜女王、吉卜赛女人萨蒂的手中……作者克莱尔·范德普尔在这部纽伯瑞大奖处女作中,倾注了自己无限的深情,通过优美的语言、充满个性的人物塑造和细腻的环境描写,完成了这样一个血肉
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.
This delightful book is a celebration of the first edition,with original beautiful artworks, a real treasure for any Narniafan!When Digory and Polly discover Uncle Andrew's secret workshop,they are tricked into touching some magic rings that take themright out of this world. But even Uncle Andrew doesn't realise thewonders that lie ahead as they discover the gateway to the magicalland of Narnia, where many thrilling adventures await them!
The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, have been andremain some of the most enduringly popular ever published. The bestknown, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has been translatedinto 29 languages! The illustrations in this book have beencoloured by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. "This is the land of Narnia," said the Faun, "where we are now. Andyou -- you have come from the wild woods of the west!" "I -- I got in through the wardrobe in the spare room," saidLucy. Lucy steps into the Professor's wardrobe -- but steps out againinto a snowy forest. She's stumbled upon the magical world ofNarnia, a land of unicorns, centaurs, fauns! and the wicked WhiteWitch, who terrorises all. Lucy soon realises that Narnia, and in particular Aslan, the greatLion, needs her help if the county's creatures are ever going to befree again!
New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown takes readers to a middle school in a galaxy far, far away... This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school--all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, doodles, and newspaper clippings. The setting? A galaxy far, far away... Roan's one dream is to leave home and attend Pilot Academy like his older brother, father, and grandfather. But just as Roan is mysteriously denied entrance to Pilot School, he is invited to attend Jedi Academy--a school that he didn't apply to and only recruits children when they are just a few years old. That is, until now... This inventive novel follows Roan's first year at Jedi Academy where, under the tutelage of Master Yoda, he learns that he possesses more strength and potential than he could have ever dreamed. Oh, and he learns other important things too--like how to make a baking soda volcano, fence with a lights
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.
Give children a head start in school! Summer Express includes100 fun-filled activity pages that reinforce skills and alsoprepare kids for the school year ahead. Topics covered includereading, math, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and lots more! A fullpage of colorful incentive stickers will help kids keep track oftheir progress and stay motivated. A summer’s worth of greatlearning! For use with Grades 7-8.
Build word power with these 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-pagelessons. Each lesson includes research-based activities that tapstudents prior knowledge for greater understanding and give themmultiple encounters with new words so they really remember them.Lesson topics include synonyms, antonyms, compound words,homophones, root words, prefixes and suffixes, and much more. Watchreading skills soar! For use with Grade 6.
This is the complete and unabridged story of "The Wizard ofOz", in which Dorothy, together with her companions the TinWoodman, the Scarecrow and the cowardly Lion, makes her journeyalong the Yellow Brick Road in search of the wonderful wizard.Bringing together traditional handicraft with cutting-edge bookdesign, the "Penguin Threads" series has already created a hugebuzz among the art and book-collecting communities. This latest setfeatures cover art by painter and illustrator Rachell Sumpter, whobrings a unique, whimsical sensibility to the Threads. With vividcolours and ambitiously intricate details, these additions to ourinnovative series commissioned by award-winning creative directorPaul Buckley are rich works of art to be cherished andshared.
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on theBurning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowlyescaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Riderand his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle ofpromises he may not be able to keep. First is Eragon's oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran'sbeloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix's clutches. But Eragon oweshis loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of histalents and strength--as are the elves and dwarves. When unrestclaims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon mustmake choices-- choices that take him across the Empire and beyond,choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can thisonce-simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat theking?
和老鼠记者Geronimo一起穿梭时空,边冒险边学世界史! Geronimo Stiliton(老鼠记者系列)以老鼠Geronimo Stiliton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。 Geronimo Stiliton系列曾获出版创意奖、安徒生奖、儿童电子书奖等多项殊荣,是一套畅销8600万册的优秀儿童文学桥梁书。 书中的主人公Geronimo Stiliton经营着一家畅销报社,他有着出版人的博学睿智,却因过分的重视原则性而显得古板憨厚。在众多伙伴的陪伴下,Geronimo一次又一次地陷入或神秘或恐怖或疯狂的旅行探险中,而每次旅行都能让小读者学到许多有趣的人文、科学知识。 在这个老鼠记者时光穿梭世界史的系列故事中,小读者将有机会和Geronimo一起乘坐时光机,穿越回熟悉而又陌生的过去,开启新的时空之旅! 你将有机会领略侏罗纪时代的恐龙、冰河时代的猛犸巨象;玛雅、