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Little Lord Fauntleroy (Junior Classics Ser.)
by Frances Hodgson BurnettThe story of a small, angelic boy from New York who is told he is the heir to an English earldom and is whisked away to the English countryside where he begins to win over his bad-tempered old grandfather. When the boy's identity is challenged, his old friends from New York come to his rescue.
The Princess and the Goblin: With Numerous Illustrations... - Primary Source Edition (Barnes and Noble Digital Library #Series Iii)
by George MacDonald Arthur HughesThe enchanting story of The Princess and the Goblin, brilliantly introduced by Ursula Le Guin, author of the Earthsea quartet. Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the boglins from under the mountain?
Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories: And Other Stories (The Psammead Ser.)
by Washington IrvingThe legendary enchantment of Rip Van Winkle in the Kaatskill Mountains; the gruesome end of Ichabod Crane, who met the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow; the spectre bridegroom who turned out to be happily substantial; the pride of an English village and the come-uppance of the over-zealous Mountjoy - these witty, perceptive and captivating tales range from fantasy to romance.
Cartoon Kid (Cartoon Kid)
by Jeremy StrongYou'll never GUESS what Mr Butternut said at school today:'This is your first day with me and I can see that there is something amazing about you . . . all of you are hiding a BIG SECRET.'And do you know what it is? We are all SUPERHEROES. I nearly fell off my chair! Then we had to choose our superhero names. I'm Casper the Cartoon Kid, my best friend's Big Feet Pete and moaning Noella Niblet - she's the Incredible Sulk!Now we can fight injustice AND Gory and Tory the Vampire Twins. They've stolen something that belongs to us and we want it back - WHAM-BAM-JELLY AND-JAM!
Friends Forever: The Mystery Tour (Friends Forever)
by Judi CurtinFriends Forever: They Mystery Tour is the third book in this wonderful series of friendship stories from Ireland's best-selling author for 8-12 year old girls, Judi Curtin.Blackouts, gas masks and rationing - the truest friendships are made in the hardest times . . . Hi, this is Lauren again! My special cat, Saturn, has quite a skill for travelling far, far away, and I don't mean in distance. My best friend, Tilly, and I were ready for our next mystery tour adventure . . . This time we landed in London in 1939 as the first bombs of the Second World War were about to drop. Luckily we met a new friend, Violet, just in time to catch the evacuation train into the countryside. But there we were going to face all sorts of war-time challenges . . .Judi Curtin was born in London and grew up in Cork. She now lives in Limerick with her family. She has three children and a cat called Domino. Domino does not have any superpowers - as far as Judi knows. In her spare time, Judi likes to read, play Scrabble and grow tomatoes.She is Ireland's best-selling fiction author for 8-12 girls with her Alice & Megan series.www.judicurtin.com
Dear Dumb Diary: Never Do Anything, Ever (Dear Dumb Diary Ser. #Bk. 4)
by Jim BentonMore (nearly) true confessions from the diaries of Jamie Kelly.A hilarious middle-schooler's diary about her stinky beagle, mad best friend, disgustingly lovely rival and unrequited crush on the eighth-best-looking boy in the class. It's Wimpy Kids for girls! Fantastic black and white cartoons throughout.
Eight Keys
by Suzanne LaFleurBefore I used it, the key had infinite possibilities.Eleven-year-old Elise feels stuck. Her school locker-buddy squashes her lunch and laughs at her, every day. She doesn't want to go to school - and her best friend Franklin just makes things worse.Now I was ready for something to be different. Anything, really.One day Elise discovers an incredible secret. A secret that might just help her unlock her past, and take a chance on the future.I decided that tomorrow I would see what that key opened up. It had my name on it, after all . . .
Listening for Lucca
by Suzanne LaFleurListening for Lucca is perfect for 9+ girls who love Jacqueline Wilson.Summer on the beach, a sprinkling of magic and a ghostly mystery of the past intertwine in an irresistible and compelling story from the author of the acclaimed Love, Aubrey.'We're moving to your house - the one from your dream'.Siena sees what isn't there; collects what's left behind.'Lucca led me to his room, and then just stood in the middle, waiting for me to notice something'.Her brother Lucca is three and hasn't spoken for over a year.The doctors think he needs a fresh start, that's why her family left Brooklyn. But their new home feels hauntingly familiar - and when Siena finds an old pen, the story she writes is not her own . . .Can Siena's discovery of past secrets help break her brother's silence in the present?Praise for books by Suzanne LaFleur:'Funny, moving and beautifully constructed' - Independent on Sunday'A warm and inspiring tale about friendship and families with real substance and style' - Sunday Times'LaFleur's writing is a delight' - Daily Mail'The best book I have read all year . . . I loved it' - Cathy Cassidy'Mysterious and engaging, this is another wonderful outing from the author of Love, Aubrey' - BooklistAbout the author:At a young age, Suzanne LaFleur fell in love with stories and writes to help children do the same. Suzanne works with children in New York and Boston.Also available by Suzanne La Fleur:Love, Aubrey and Eight Keys.
Spy Dog Teacher's Pet: Teacher's Pet (Spy Dog #6)
by Andrew CopeSophie's new teacher is having some bad luck - first her house is broken into, and then the school! But this is a robbery with a difference - the thieves don't steal anything!Super Spy Dog LARA has an A* in catching criminals . . . can she solve the mystery of the break-ins before the baddies strike again? With her pups Spud and Star by her side, it's LARA to the rescue!
Gulliver's Travels (Gulliver's Travels Movie Ser.)
by Sarah WillsonLemuel Gulliver is just an ordinary guy working in the mail room of the New York Tribune. No one ever takes him seriously, until he gets his big break and is sent on a writing trip to investigate the Bermuda Triangle. But instead of fun in the sun, Gulliver is shipwrecked and lands on an island called Lilliput. There he convinces the population of tiny, tiny people that where he comes from, he is 'President the Awesome', an intergalactic warrior and the person who invented basketball.But can Gulliver really live up to his newly created giant persona, or in the end will he go back to being his scared old self?
The Novel of the Century: The Extraordinary Adventure of Les Misérables
by David BellosGUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017'Never mind those self-help manuals urging that some classic novel may change your life; in this sparkling study of the birth, growth and afterlife of Hugo's evergreen blockbuster, David Bellos argues that Les Misérables already has' Boyd Tonkin, Economist'Any reader who hasn't yet embarked on Hugo's book might be converted to the idea by this one' Daniel Hahn, SpectatorThe extraordinary story of how a simple tale of love and revolution, the poor and the downtrodden - Victor Hugo's beloved classic Les Misérables - conquered the world.There has never been a book like it. It is the most widely read and frequently adapted story of all time, on stage and on film. But why is Les Misérables the novel of the century? David Bellos's remarkable new book brings to life the extraordinary story of how Hugo managed to write his epic novel despite a revolution, a coup d'état and political exile; how he pulled off the deal of the century to get it published, and set it on course to become the novel that epitomizes the grand sweep of history in the nineteenth century. Packed full of information about the background and design of Les Misérables, this biography of a masterpiece nonetheless insists that the moral and social message of Hugo's ever-popular novel is just as important for our century as it was for its own. The Novel of the Century is a book as rich, remarkable and long-lasting as the novel at its heart.Les Misérables is available as a Penguin Classic, in an acclaimed new translation by Christine Donougher, with an introduction by Robert Tombs.
Spy Pups: Survival Camp (Spy Pups #5)
by Andrew CopeBook five of the Spy Pups' adventures also featuring Spy Dog, Lara - now a number-one bestselling series. SPUD - he's scatty and accident prone - but good with the gadgets . . .STAR - she's super smart and ready to pounce Together they're SPY PUPS, following hot in the paw prints of mum LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you).The training never stops, even where you're a qualified Spy Pup! Spud and Star are off to an outdoor survival camp where it's all hard work and no play . . . But there's something fishy going on in the lake that needs further investigating. Can the pups learn their new skills in time to sniff out another adventure? 'An imaginative, creative feast' - Radio TimesSPY DOG - winner of the Richard and Judy 7+ developing reader category, and the Red House Children's Book Award.
Spy Dog: Rollercoaster! (Spy Dog)
by Andrew CopeSpy Dog LARA is in for the ride of her life!When Ben wins a competition to name a new rollercoaster, the Cook family head off to Enchanted Towers for the grand opening. LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you) and her pups Spud and Star are looking forward to water rides, ghost trains - and candyfloss!At the park, Princess Pretty and her Troll Prince join the Cooks to welcome pop-star Summer Rayne to open the new ride. But a pick-pocket is on the loose and Lara is determined to catch the thief before the grand opening. It's time to buckle-up for a hair-raising Spy Dog adventure!** Visit Andrew Cope's website at www.spydog451.co.uk for competitions and author-visit information** Spy Dog was the winner of the Richard and Judy Developing Reader category, and the Red House Children's Book Award!
Warrior Bronze (Gods and Warriors #5)
by Michelle PaverMichelle Paver's superb Bronze Age epic reaches its dramatic, spine-tingling conclusion.Hylas and Pirra return to Akea for their final confrontation with their arch-enemies, the Crows. They must recover the dagger of Koronos if they are to end the warriors' brutal rule. Only if old and new friends join forces can they hope to triumph - but the price of victory may be higher than either Hylas or Pirra has dreamed . . .
Cartoon Kid Strikes Back! (Cartoon Kid)
by Jeremy StrongCasper and his friends have an amazing ZEEOWWW! WHIZZ! SPLATT! secret - THEY ARE ALL SUPERHEROES!Which will come in very handy this Sports Day when a dog named JAWS is let off his lead. . . AARRGHHH!And what happens when Casper's vacuum cleaner swallows a HAMSTER? Find out in not just one, but THREE Cartoon Kid adventures. WHAM-BAM-JELLY-AND-JAM!
Shark Wars: Kingdom of the Deep (Shark Wars #4)
by E J AltbackerSave Your Friends. Rule the Ocean.Peace has finally come to the Big Blue and with it a revelation: Gray is not the last megalodon in the ocean after all. Gray swims deeper into the mystery of his family heritage, uncovering the myth of the megalodons and a legend that goes back to prehistoric times. But when the scheming Mako Velenka breaks free from her underwater prison, the peace Gray and Barkley have fought so hard to win is threatened.
Bodyguard: Hunter, Killer, Survivor (Bodyguard #3)
by Chris BradfordIN AFRICA ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE. Teenage martial arts expert Connor Reeves is tasked with protecting a foreign ambassador's family on safari. Considered the perfect assignment, the holiday turns to hell when their convoy is ambushed by gunmen. Fleeing through the bush, Connor and his assigned family become the prey in a shoot-to-kill hunt across the African plains. As they fight for their survival, Connor realizes the gunmen are the least of their problems. For no amount of bodyguard training can prepare him for the wilds of Africa and one prowling hungry leopard...
The Diary of a Killer Cat (Puffin Modern Classics #25)
by Anne FineEveryone loves the wickedly dry sense of humour of The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine. Okay, Okay. So hang me. I killed the bird. For pity's sake, I'm a cat.Poor Ellie is horrified when Tuffy drags a dead bird into the house. Then a mouse. But Tuffy can't understand what all the fuss is about. Who on earth will be the next victim to arrive through the cat-flap? Can soft-hearted Ellie manage to get her beloved pet to change his wild, wild ways before he ends up in even deeper trouble?The hilarious antics of Tuffy and his family as told by the killer cat himself. 'Anne Fine knows how to make readers laugh' GuardianAnne Fine has written numerous highly acclaimed and prize-winning books for children and adults. The Tulip Touch won the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year Award; Goggle-Eyes won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and the Carnegie Medal; Flour Babies won the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year; and Bill's New Frock won a Smarties Prize. Anne Fine was named Children's Laureate in 2001 and was awarded an OBE in 2003.
Wereworld: Nest of Serpents (Wereworld #4)
by Curtis JoblingWAR HAS GRIPPED THE SEVEN REALMS . . . Young Werewolf Drew Ferran, rightful king of Westland, has rushed to the aid of the besieged Staglords, whose mountain stronghold is surrounded by the forces of the Werelion Prince Lucas. And deep in the haunted Dyrewood forest, the Wereladies Gretchen and Whitley seek sanctuary within the city of Brackenholme. No opposing force has ever breached the palisade walls, but danger could be closer than they think . . .As Lyssia's greatest war rumbles towards a thunderous climax, the lines between friend and foe are blurred. What if the enemy is one of their own?** Book four in the Wereworld fantasy-adventure series from Curtis Jobling, the award-winning designer of Bob the Builder. ** Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf was shortlisted for the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize.** Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings and Christopher Paolini's Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr and Inheritance books.
The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales: And Other Tales... - Scholar's Choice Edition
by Edgar Allan PoeWith an essay by D. H. Lawrence.'... an agility astounding, a strength superhuman, a ferocity brutal, a butchery without motive, a grotesquerie in horror absolutely alien from humanity...'Horror, madness, violence and the dark forces hidden in humanity abound in this collection of Poe's brilliant tales, including - among others - the bloody, brutal and baffling murder of a mother and daughter in Paris in 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', the creeping insanity of 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the Gothic nightmare of 'The Masque of the Red Death', and the terrible doom of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
Robinson Crusoe: Aus, The Life And Surprising Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe Of York, Mariner (1893) (Sterling Unabridged Classics Ser.)
by Daniel Defoe'I walk'd about on the shore, lifting up my hands, and my whole being, as I may say, wrapt up in the contemplation of my deliverance ... reflecting upon all my comrades that were drown'd, and that there should not be one soul sav'd but my self ... 'Who has not dreamed of life on an exotic isle, far away from civilization? Here is the novel which has inspired countless imitations by lesser writers, none of which equal the power and originality of Defoe's famous book. Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced to make do with only a knife, some tobacco, and a pipe. He learns how to build a canoe, make bread, and endure endless solitude. That is, until, twenty-four years later, when he confronts another human being. First published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe has been praised by such writers as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Samuel Johnson as one of the greatest novels in the English language.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
Bleak House: In Four Volumes, Volume 1...
by Charles Dickens'Fog everywhere. Fog up the river, where it flows among green aits and meadows; fog down the river, where it rolls defiled among the tiers of shipping, and the waterside pollutions of a great (and dirty) city. Fog on the Essex marshes, fog on the Kentish heights. Fog creeping into the cabooses of collier-brigs...'As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being devoured by legal costs; Esther Summerson, a ward of court, whose parentage is a source of deepening mystery; the menacing lawyer Tulkinghorn; the determined sleuth Inspector Bucket; and even Jo, the destitute little crossing-sweeper. A savage, but often comic, indictment of a society that is rotten to the core, Bleak House is one of Dickens's most ambitious novels, with a range that extends from the drawing rooms of the aristocracy to the poorest of London slums.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
Ivanhoe: Complete, With Notes And Glossary
by Walter Scott'Fight on, brave knights! Man dies, but glory lives!'Banished from England for seeking to marry against his father's wishes, Ivanhoe joins Richard the Lion Heart on a crusade in the Holy Land. On his return, his passionate desire is to be reunited with the beautiful but forbidden lady Rowena, but he soon finds himself playing a more dangerous game as he is drawn into a bitter power struggle between the noble King Richard and his evil and scheming brother John. The first of Scott's novels to address a purely English subject, Ivanhoe is set in a highly romanticized medieval world of tournaments and sieges, chivalry and adventure where dispossessed Saxons are pitted against their Norman overlords, and where the historical and fictional seamlessly merge.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass: And, Through The Looking Glass (Puffin + Pantone Ser.)
by Lewis Carroll'"Curiouser and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so surprised, that for the moment she quite forgot how to speak good English). "Now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was! Goodbye, feet!"''I had sent my heroine straight down a rabbit-hole ... without the least idea what was to happen afterwards,' wrote Lewis Carroll, describing how Alice was conjured up one 'golden afternoon' in 1862 to entertain his child-friend Alice Liddell. His dream worlds of nonsensical Wonderland and the back-to-front Looking Glass kingdom depict order turned upside-down: a baby turns into a pig, time is abandoned at a disorderly tea-party and a chaotic game of chess makes a seven-year-old girl a Queen. But amongst the anarchic humour and sparkling word play, puzzles and riddles, are poignant moments of nostalgia for lost childhood.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
Rip Van Winkle: New Comic Opera In Three Acts (Penguin Little Black Classics)
by Washington Irving'I'm not myself - I'm somebody else - that's me yonder - no - that's somebody else got into my shoes...I can't tell what's my name, or who I am!'Touching and comic short stories from the 19th century American master of the genre.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.