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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Classic Fiction
Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility is a
wonderfully entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves
around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood.
While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate, and calm, her younger
sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a
husband, but neither Elinor's reason nor Marianne's passion can
lead them to perfect happiness-as Marianne falls for an
unscrupulous rascal and Elinor becomes attached to a man who's
already engaged. Startling secrets, unexpected twists, and
heartless betrayals interrupt the marriage games that follow.
Filled with satiric wit and subtle characterizations, Sense and
Sensibility teaches that true love requires a balance of reason and
emotion.
Another page-turning time travel adventure for ages 8-12 set
between 1900s and present-day London. The long-awaited sequel to
the international best-seller The Secret Lake. Almost a year has
passed since Stella and Tom discovered a time tunnel and travelled
to early 1900s London, where they befriended Emma, Lucy and Jack.
The magical moles that made the tunnel and secret lake appear have
since vanished, but the children are longing to meet again. Then an
illness, which leaves Emma's life in danger, changes everything.
The moles reappear, and Lucy realises the only hope of finding a
cure lies in the future. So unfolds a thrilling tale of time
travel, rekindled friendships and new threats that no one could
have foreseen... The original Secret Lake mystery adventure has now
been enjoyed by almost half a million young readers and is in
translation around the world. This sequel does not disappoint!
This 10 Book Collection includes an audio CD and the following giggle-inducing stories:
- I Want My Potty!
- I Want My Dinner!
- I Want My Tooth!
- I Want My Mum!
- I Don't Want to go to Hospital!
- I Don't Want to Wash my Hands!
- I Don't Want to go to Bed!
- I Want my Dummy!
- I Want a Friend!
- I Want to Be!
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.
Escape to Moominvalley with The Pocket Moomin Colouring Book! In a
perfectly pocket-sized format this relaxing colouring book is
filled with original artwork from the coveted archive of Tove
Jansson, creator of the Moomins; one of the most cherished
children's book series ever written. This smaller edition, perfect
for colouring on-the-go, features striking patterns and scenes as
well as all your favourite Moomin characters and their most
memorable quotes. Including all your favourite scenes from The
Moomin Colouring Book.
From L.M. Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, comes another beloved classic and an unforgettable story of courage and romance.
Valancy Stirling is 29 and has never been in love. She's spent her entire life on a quiet little street in an ugly little house and never dared to contradict her domineering mother and her unforgiving aunt. But one day she receives a shocking, life-altering letter―and decides then and there that everything needs to change. For the first time in her life, she does exactly what she wants to and says exactly what she feels.
At first her family thinks she's gone around the bend. But soon Valancy discovers more surprises and adventure than she ever thought possible. She also finds her one true love and the real-life version of the Blue Castle that she was sure only existed in her dreams...
The night that Heathcliff, an unkempt orphan, arrives at the
Heights, Cathy's life will change for ever ... but theirs will not
be a happy love story. From a harsh childhood to a foolish
marriage, a troubled path of pain and punishment lies ahead. Yet no
matter how they suffer, they cannot stay apart - for whatever souls
are made of, Cathy's and Heathcliff's are the same. After all these
years, will Cathy's ghost find the peace that life denied her?
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+.
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