Raina Telgemeier, the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Eisner Award winner, SMILE, brings us her next full-color graphic novel . . . DRAMA! Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the on... View More...
Charles Dickens; William Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde. Includes Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, The Remarkable Rocket, The Nightingale and the Rose, and many more; delightfully retold for children in a way that will keep them engaged and intrigued; introductions about each author explore the social conditions of the times in which they lived, which still have much relevance today and illustrated throughout, this book is perfect for introducing younger readers to these timeless writers. This anthology presents 17 carefully selected tales from the works of Cha... View More...
This unique, must-have collection of Scarry's cherished Little Golden Books features such favorites such as The Animals of Farmer Jones;The Bunny Book; The Gingerbread Man; and Good Night, Little Bear, plus stories that aren't currently available anywhere else: Polite Elephant; Chicken Little; Cars and Trucks; Duck and His Friends; and The Country Mouse and the City Mouse. Scarry's breathtaking painterly art in this collection has been digitally restored to its original brilliance. About the Author: Richard Scarry (1919-1994) is one of the world's best-loved children's book authors ever! G... View More...
Seven heroic demigods. One final quest. The greatest sacrifice yet.'The ruins are up there,' Piper promised. 'I saw them in Katoptris's blade. And you heard what Hazel said. 'The biggest' - '''The biggest gathering of evil spirits I've ever sensed.'' Jason recalled. 'Yeah, sounds awesome.'After battling through the underground temple of Hades, the last thing Jason wanted was to deal with more evil spirits. But the fate of the quest was at stake. The crew of the Argo II has a big decision to make.If they chose wrong, they would fail, and the entire world would be destroyed . . . About the Auth... View More...
In this action-packed collection, runaway demigods Luke and Thalia face untold dangers on their way to Camp Half-Blood. Percy Jackson and Annabeth must rescue stolen goods from a fire-breathing giant who doesn't take kindly to intruders. And Leo, Piper, and Jason have to dodge a band of party-loving Maenads and stave off an explosion - in one hour or less . . . Discover three never-before-seen short stories starring the Heroes of Olympus and Percy Jackson - Plus original art, character interviews, puzzles and much more.Rick Riordan is the myth master, don't miss any of his explosive adventure!... View More...
A thousand deadly monsters. Three battling demigods. One fatal decision.Hazel looked behind Hecate at the middle gateway. She saw Percy and Annabeth sprawled helplessly before those black-and-silver doors. A massive dark shape, vaguely humanoid, now loomed over them, its foot raised as if to crush Percy.'What about them?' hazel asked, her voice ragged. 'Percy and Annabeth?'Hecate shrugged. 'West, east or south . . . they die.''Not an option,' Hazel said.'Then you have only one path - and that's the most dangerous of all . . . ' View More...
When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods - despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives. But rumours of a terrible curse - and a missing hero - are flying around camp. It seems Jason, Piper and Leo are the chosen ones to embark on a terrifying new quest, which they must complete by the winter solstice. In just four days time. Can the trio succeed on this deadly mission - and what must they sacrifice in order to surv... View More...
One fatal prophecy. Seven brave demigods. A quest to find - and close - the doors of death.Annabeth felt as if someone had draped a cold washcloth across her neck. She heard that whispering laughter again, as if the presence had followed her from the ship.She looked up at the Argo II. Its massive bronze hull glittered in the sunlight. Part of her wanted to kidnap Percy right now, climb on board and get out of here while they still could.She couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to go terribly wrong. She couldn't risk losing Percy again. About the Author: Rick Riordan is a teach... View More...
Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero. It's not every day you find yourself in combat with a half-lion, half-human. But when you're the son of a Greek God, it happens. And now my friend Annabeth is missing, a Goddess is in chains and only five half-blood heroes can join the quest to defeat the doomsday monster. Oh and guess what. The Oracle has predicted that not all of us will survive ...RICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTER The Greek Gods are alive and kicking. View More...
If you're reading this book, your life is about to get a lot more dangerous. In these top-secret files, Rick Riordan, Camp Half-Blood's senior scribe, gives you an inside look at the world of demigods that NO regular human child is allowed to see. These highly classified archives include three of Percy Jackson's most perilous adventures, a Spotter's Guide to Monsters, a Who's Who in Greek mythology, Percy's Summer Camp report and much more. So, if you're armed with this book, you'll have everything you need to know to keep you alive in your training. Your own adventures have just begun . . ... View More...
This crazy messed up world of gods and monsters is "Percy Jackson's" reality, which pretty much sucks for him. Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, God of the Sea, has woken from a very deep sleep and come face to face with two snake-haired ladies who refuse to die. But they're the least of his problems. Because Percy finds himself at a camp for half-bloods, which doesn't ring any bells for him. There's just one name he remembers from his past. Annabeth. Only one thing is certain - Percy's questing days aren't over. He and fellow demigods Frank and Hazel must face the most important quest of all: t... View More...
"As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop. There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury's. You'll hear tales of horrible school bullies and the motor-car accident when Roald's nose was nearly sliced clean off . . . Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories; some are funny. Some are painful. Some are unpleasant. All are true. " View More...
Boy is the story of Roald Dahl's very own boyhood, including tales of sweet-shops and chocolate, mean old ladies and a Great Mouse Plot - the inspiration for some of his most marvellous storybooks in years to come. These tales are full of exciting and strange things - some funny, some frightening; all true. About the Author: When he was at school Roald Dahl received terrible reports for his writing - with one teacher actually writing in his report, 'I have never met a boy who so persistently writes the exact opposite of what he means. He seems incapable of marshalling his thoughts on paper!' ... View More...
Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!
Mr Willy Wonka is the most extraordinary chocolate maker in the world.
And do you know who Charlie is? Charlie Bucket is the hero. The other children in this book are nasty little beasts, called- Augustus Gloop - a great big greedy nincompoop; Veruca Salt - a spoiled brat; Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive little gum-chewer; Mike Teavee - a boy who only watches television.
Clutching their Golden Tickets, they arrive at Wonka's chocolate factory. But what mysterious secrets will they discover?
Our tour is about... View More...
Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox! Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief--it's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don't know is that they're not dealing with just any fox--Mr. Fox would rather die than surrender. Only the most fantastic plan can save him now. View More...
Alison Ashley. She was the most beautiful, graceful, elegant thing you ever saw in your life . . . And from the first day I hated her. Every so often, there comes a story so brilliant and lively and moving that it cannot be left in the past. Rediscover the magic of our country's most memorable children's books in the Penguin Australia Children's Classics series of stories too precious to leave behind. About the Author Robin Klein has now had more than forty books published. Many have been shortlisted for the Australian Children's Book of the Year Award, including People Might Hear You (198... View More...
Another classic from Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake, featuring a jam-powered frog and an eccentric headmistress ... as nutty and compulsive as ever. A Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake classic, and a brilliant companion volume to How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen, this is the story of Tom who invents a jam-powered frog. Fooling around as he loves to do, Tom takes his Aunt Bundlejoy Cosysweet out on the frog out for a spin. When Captain Najork sees them hopping past his window, he and his hired sportsmen jump into their pedal-powered snake and set off in hot pursuit. Events, ... View More...
In an Australian city, Fang Fang's mother encourages her daughter to invite her non-Chinese friend to share the family celebration of the Chinese New Year. Fang Fang is embarrassed, but she does as she is told, and to her amazement, Lisa is delighted to be a part of this interesting and exciting celebration. Picture book format for ages 4-10 years. View More...
Snuggle up with this brand new Guess How Much I Love You board book and soft toy set. A delightful book and soft toy gift set from the award-winning creators of Guess How Much I Love You - perfect to give to the one you love on any occasion. "I love you right up to the moon - and back." Guess How Much I Love You is the story of Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare, and the adorable game they play to express their love for each other. But the hares soon discover that love is not an easy thing to measure! A new generation of little ones can now enjoy this cherished classic complete with a... View More...
Daisy loves words, so she is delighted when Miss Goldner teaches the class about alliteration. When her neighbor Grant starts calling her Lazy Daisy, she decides to come up with an alliterative nickname so dazzling it sticks. View More...
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