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Featuring the much loved stories in Waterstone's Oxfam bestseller,
The Invisible Child and The Fir Tree - the Moomins' gloriously
funny and generous take on Christmas - Tales from Moominvalley
collects together nine delightful Moomin short stories. Highlights
include The Spring Tune (which Jarvis Cocker described as the best
story about composing music) and The Last Dragon in the World,
revealing the true essence of friendship. A perfect Christmas gift
to complete the set of Moomin classics.
In her last, most profound and poignant Moomin story, Jansson
explores themes of loss, legacy and hope. The Moomins have left
their beloved Moominvalley but as winter draws near Snufkin,
Mymble, Toft and others move into the Moominhouse to await the
family's return. Could that gentle flicker of light on the horizon
be their boat?
An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic
Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of
all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! Body
thought to be that of E.J. Drebber discovered last night in empty
London house. No obvious cause of death. Address given as
Cleveland, Ohio. Any information would be appreciated. After a
mysterious murder leaves the police baffled, the world's best
amateur detective is asked to investigate. With Dr Watson at his
side, Sherlock Holmes sets about uncovering a quest for revenge
that runs far deeper than anybody suspected.
Stories From Moominvalley is a beautiful collection of three classic
Moomin stories, based on Tove Jansson’s original works.
Join Moomintroll, his charming family and his eclectic band of friends
on a series of adventures in a picturesque land where anything can
happen: a father can be washed away in a flood, electric Hattifatteners
can appear on a desert island, and a hat with magical powers can
transform a house into a jungle! Moomin lovers of all ages will delight
at the stunning artwork that accompanies the lively, witty writing, and
become fully immersed in the beautiful Moominvalley.
Sensitively adapted for a younger audience by Alex Haridi and Cecilia
Davidsson, Stories From Moominvalley is both perfect as a gift and is a
must-have for fans of Tove Jansson’s enchanting world.
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The Little Prince
(Paperback)
Antoine De Saint-Exupery; Illustrated by Antoine De Saint-Exupery; Translated by Gregory Norminton
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Having crash-landed in the Sahara desert, a pilot comes across a young boy who introduces himself as the Little Prince and tells him the story of how he grew up on a tiny asteroid before travelling across the galaxies and coming to Earth. His encounters and discoveries, seen through childlike, innocent eyes, give rise to candid reflections on life and human nature. Presented here in a new translation by Gregory Norminton and featuring the author's own watercolour illustrations, The Little Prince has become a classic philosophical fable for young and old.
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The BFG
(Paperback)
Roald Dahl; Illustrated by Quentin Blake
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"Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human
beans is not thinking we exist." One dark, silvery moonlit night,
Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant! Luckily it is the Big
Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant,
but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children. But
there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a
plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat.
Can Sophie and the BFG stop them?
An adapted and illustrated edition of Jack London's The Call of the
Wild - at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Also includes a QR
code for the free audiobook! Buck, a wealthy judge's dog, leads a
quiet life until he is kidnapped, sold and taken to the freezing
north. Forced to become a sled dog, Buck learns to love the harsh,
natural world. When the time comes, will he return to his former
life as a pet, or will he embrace the call of the wild? About The
American Classics Children's Collection: From fancy parties with
Gatsby in 1920s New York to sailing the ocean in search of the
monstrous white whale Moby Dick - discover 10 iconic American
classics adapted for children aged 7+.
An adapted and illustrated edition of Henry James's The Portrait of
a Lady, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Also includes a QR
code for the free audiobook! Isabel Archer has left her home in
America to travel around Europe. Fiercely independent, Isabel
expects to find adventure, but she certainly doesn't expect to find
love. Meeting Gilbert Osmond in Italy changes everything. But is
there more to this charming man than meets the eye? And will the
life Isabel has found truly be the one she wants? About The
American Classics Children's Collection: From fancy parties with
Gatsby in 1920s New York to sailing the ocean in search of the
monstrous white whale Moby Dick - discover 10 iconic American
classics adapted for children aged 7+.
An adapted and illustrated edition of Washington Irving's Rip Van
Winkle, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Also includes a QR
code for the free audiobook! Rip is content with his quiet life.
But his wife is far from happy with his laziness and lack of
ambition. Then one night, Rip falls asleep in the mountains and
wakes up to find many years have passed and his village has
changed. In a world that has quickly moved forwards, what future
awaits a man who was happy to stand still? About The American
Classics Children's Collection: From fancy parties with Gatsby in
1920s New York to sailing the ocean in search of the monstrous
white whale Moby Dick - discover 10 iconic American classics
adapted for children aged 7+.
Moominpappa yearns to make a fresh start, to find a rocky island
and lighthouse where he'll feel alert and important again. And so
the Moomins set sail for a new home. Moominpappa's
longed-for-island proves as mysterious and wild and he'd hoped. It
even has a deserted lighthouse. But how is Moominmamma to grow her
flowers and what could have happened to the last keeper of the
lighthouse?
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The Iron Man
(Paperback)
Ted Hughes; Illustrated by Chris Mould
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Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most
exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published. The Iron Man
came to the top of the cliff. Where had he come from? Nobody knows.
How was he made? Nobody knows. Mankind must put a stop to the
dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he
cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space
threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds
a way to save the world. 'Stunning.' WRD Magazine 'Whether you're
already a fan of this classic children's story or a new reader,
this wonderful new version is a real treat.' BookTrust 'Gripping .
. a classic.' Phillip Pullman 'A visionary tale.' Michael Morpurgo
'One of the greatest of modern fairy tales.' Observer
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The Little Prince
(Paperback)
Louise Greig, Antoine De Saint-Exupery; Illustrated by Sarah Massini
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable,
adapted for picture book readers for the very first time! A
beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children's
book. The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic tale
have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot
stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his
beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on
a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally
to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love. ‘Will enchant
little ones’ – The Times ‘Brilliant and beautiful’ – The
Scotsman Adapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the
Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting
new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The
Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.
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