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Disfruta de los siete libros de la serie de fantasía clásica de C. S. Lewis, Las crónicas de Narnia, en un impresionante volumen de tapa dura. Bestias parlantes, hazañas heroicas y batallas épicas entre el bien y el mal te esperan en la clásica serie fantástica de C. S. Lewis, que lleva más de sesenta años encantando a los lectores. Esta edición intemporal presenta los siete libros sin resumir y se presentan según el orden preferido de Lewis:El sobrino del magoEl león, la bruja y el roperoEl ca...

The Room on the Roof is a timeless coming-of-age novel that will resonate with a whole new generation of readers. Written by renowned author Ruskin Bond when he was just seventeen, it is the story of Rusty, a teenage Anglo-Indian boy who is orphaned and has to live with his English guardian in the stifling European quarter of Dehra Dun. Unhappy with the strict ways of his guardian, Rusty runs away from home to live with his Indian friends into the dream-bright world of the bazaar, Hindu festival...

A new move.An old house.An ill-fated decision to try and contact a missing dad.Abby is resentful about being made to leave her first love behind and feels like an outsider in her own family. Then she starts to notice a worryingly familiar change in her mum's personality. And her half-sister’s new ‘friend’ starts to feel more real than imaginary.When she sees the spirit of a girl in the mirror, she starts to realise they are all being affected by the spirits that have invaded their home.If she do...

With an Introduction and Notes by Keith Wren, University of Kent at Canterbury. Translation by James Carroll Beckwirth (1899). Set in 1482, Victor Hugo's powerful novel of 'imagination, caprice and fantasy' is a meditation on love, fate, architecture and politics, as well as a compelling recreation of the medieval world at the dawn of the modern age. In a brilliant reworking of the tale of Beauty and the Beast, Hugo creates a host of unforgettable characters - amongst them, Quasimodo, the hunchb...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Fr...

A fictionalized biography of the mathematician and astronomer who realized his childhood desire to become a ship's captain and authored The American Practical Navigator

A beautiful new edition of the timeless classic featuring the Kate Greenaway Award nominated illustrations of Michael Foreman, one of today's best-loved artists. This is a gift book to be enjoyed by families year after year and a great addition to any child's home library. Without a doubt one of the greatest achievements in children's literature, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland introduces children to a whole world of humour, fun and invention. Featuring more iconic characters and locations tha...

Well-loved fables with stunning Indian ink illustrations from new talent Alice ShirleyA wonderful gift edition new to the Illustrated Classics seriesForeword by world renowned children's illustrator Michael Foreman A striking new look at Aesop's classic animal fables, reinterpreted and illustrated by Alice Shirley. this lavish new edition contains over 100 fables including all of the well-known classics such as The Hare and the Tortoise and The Fox and the Sour Grapes. A sumptuous book for bo...

Based on Ilan Stavans’ new translation which accurately captures the verve of the original, this Norton Critical Edition includes: an introduction and explanatory annotations; contextual materials highlighting the novella’s strong anticlerical views and its affinities with Don Quixote in depictions of social hierarchy in Renaissance Spain; as well as excerpts from Juan de Luna’s Lazarillo sequel; and eleven critical studies.

Hailed as a "work of art" by the New York Times, this bestselling classic brings a deft touch and understanding spirit to the story of a teenage girl's descent into madness-and the three friends who are determined to walk with her where adults fear to tread.

'Ahoy! Ahoy! Swallows! Ahoy!'Have you ever sailed in a boat or built a camp? Have you caught trout and cooked it yourself? The four Swallows, John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake full of such plans and they can't wait to meet up with Nancy and Peggy, the Amazon Pirates. When the Swallow is shipwrecked and the Amazon's fearsome Great-Aunt makes decides to make a visit their summer seems ruined. Then they discover a wonderful hidden valley and things take a turn for the better...

A meticulously curated, fully annotated anthology that serves as an indispensable and convenient resource for students and teachers.  The combination of annotated texts of these classic stories with additional aids including detailed explanations and incisive critical essays will greatly aid students in their journey through literary analysis. Each story has been thoughtfully chosen to address specific themes and concepts that are vital to literary studies, ensuring that students not only enj...