The novella’s impact is such that it has become a part of the language. Jekyll is a famous London doctor, but something unusual is happening in his house. Who is his strange... Zobraziť viac
Fur and fiction combine in this retelling of Charles Dickens's most famous novel, adorably adapted with an all-star cast of guinea pigs. In the misery of a workhouse, a poor, fluffy little orphan called Oliver Twist is fed on nothing but thin air ... Zobraziť viac
As the the bicentennary of the French Revolution draws near, Dickens´ historical novel serves as a timely reminder of... Zobraziť viac
Before he was Sherlock’s rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the most well-intentioned plans can spin out of control... Zobraziť viac
Celé dílo Conana Doyla bylo zastíněno úspěchem Dobrodružství Sherlocka Holmese, jež začal vydávat na pokračování v časopise Strand roku 1891 a jichž prvních dvanáct vyšlo knižně roku 1892. Autor se správně rozhodl pro formu krátkých povídek... Zobraziť viac
Penguin Books Ltd: After eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille the aging Dr Manette is finally released and... Zobraziť viac
A carefully graded series of retold versions of popular classic and contemporary titles and specially written stories continue to grow and there are now over 170 titles in the series. Most titles are available with Audio CDs and most include... Zobraziť viac
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Set in London and Paris, 'A Tale of Two Cities' paints a story of economic and political unrest at the time of the French Revolution. It remains one of Dicken's most popular books... Zobraziť viac
In David Copperfield, Dickens describes one boy growing up in a world which is by turns magical, fearful and grimly realistic. Zobraziť viac
When David Copperfield escapes from the cruelty of his childhood home, he embarks on a journey to adulthood which will lead him through comedy and tragedy, love and heartbreak and friendship and betrayal. Over the course of his adventures, David... Zobraziť viac
“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” In this reader you will find nine of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous stories of mystery and suspense... Zobraziť viac
A Christmas Carol is one of the best loved and most quoted of all English language Christmas stories. First published in 1843, it never fails to make an appearance every Christmas in some form... Zobraziť viac
This Printz Honor Book is a "tender, honest exploration of identity” (Publishers Weekly) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way... Zobraziť viac
Published 2017. Oxford Bookworms enjoy a world-wide reputation for high-quality storytelling... Zobraziť viac
'I have heard, Mr. Holmes, that you can see deeply into the manifold wickedness of the human heart'. Scandal, treachery and crime are rife in Old London Town. A king blackmailed by his mistress, dark dealings in Opium dens, stolen jewels, a missing... Zobraziť viac
Penguin Books Ltd: Martyrs to hypochondria and general seediness, J. and his friends George and Harris decide that a jaunt... Zobraziť viac
Be transported to the streets of Victorian London on Christmas Eve, where you'll encounter the formidable Ebenezer Scrooge and a host of ghosts and ghouls. Choose your favourite pens or pencils and add colour ... Zobraziť viac
Oliver Twist's simple request has stirred pity ever since its first publication. An orphan sent to the workhouse, and then lent out to an undertaker whose wife treats him badly, Oliver runs away to London where he meets ... Zobraziť viac
The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers... Zobraziť viac
