The Count of Monte Cristo (Count of Monte Cristo, #2)
by Alexandre Dumas
Set against the tumultuous years of the post-Napoleonic era, The Count of Monet Cristo recounts the swashbuckling adventures of Edmond Dantes, a dashing young sailor falsely accused of treason. The story of his long imprisonment, dramatic escape, and carefully wrought revenge offers up a vision of France that has become immortal.From the Hardcover edition.
An Exploration of “The Most Dangerous Game”, “The Story of an Hour”, and “The Garden Party” (Masterpieces Unveiled, #1)
by Richard Edward Connell Jr, Kate Chopin, and Katherine Mansfield
Equip Your Students with the Student's Literary Toolkit Workbook, a meticulously crafted educational resource. Engage in a deeper analysis of literature with the "Student's Literary Toolkit Workbook." This comprehensive resource focuses on three iconic short stories: The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin, and The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield serving as a bridge connecting students with the intricate worlds of these narratives, fostering a deeper...
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Pack
by Robert Louis Stevenson
A 6-copy pack of our dyslexia-friendly, unabridged edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'. This edition is presented using Barrington Stoke's specially-designed font, increased spacing and tinted paper.
Little Men (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
by Louisa May Alcott
The Secret Garden (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Las crónicas de Narnia, Colección de lujo, edición tapa dura
by C. S. Lewis
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...
A second wonderful collection of Just William stories, selected and read by Martin JarvisRichmal Crompton's stories featuring irrepressible schoolboy William Brown have been firm favourites with both young and old for decades. Perpetually scruffy, mud-stained and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in disaster - for his harassed elders at least.With friends Ginger, Douglas and Henry (the Outlaws) and the angelic thorn-in-his-side, the lisping Violet Elizabeth Bott, Willia...
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 Level 5: The Wings of the Dove (ELT Graded Reader)
by Henry James
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
Michael Foreman's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (2015 edition)
by Lewis Carroll
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...
As she grows up Eloise becomes more and more fascinated by Joan of Arc so when she learns that she is to move to Orleans, the scene of Joan of Arc's greatest truimph, she is delighted. But Eloise is lonely at her new school. She takes refuge by the riverbank. One day she hears a voice, just as Joan had all those years ago and the voice tells her the story of Joan of Arc as it really happened. It is a tale of great courage and perseverance, loneliness and cruelty. This seemingly ordinary girl is...