Huck Finn escapes from his alcoholic father by faking his own death and so begins his journey through the Deep South, seeking independence and freedom. On his travels, Huck meets an escaped slave, Jim, who is a wanted man, and together they journey... Zobraziť viac
One day Mr Christmas receives a call from his uncle asking for help. Can Mr Christmas help Father Christmas deliver presents to all of the Mr Men?Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate... Zobraziť viac
Hiding from his drunken, tyrannical father, wild boy Huckleberry Finn escapes to Jackson´s Island, where he meets Jim, a runaway slave. Together, they hope to escape "sivilization" by sailing a raft down the Mississippi in a last bid for freedom... Zobraziť viac
Collected by the German Grimm brothers, these folk tales have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike since they were first published in 1812... Zobraziť viac
Following one soldier’s journey from naive recruit to hardened survivor, The Red Badge of Courage is a vivid and powerfully psychological take on the American Civil War... Zobraziť viac
Three late - Victorian gentlemen, George, Harris and the writer himself as well as their fox terrier Montmorency take a trip in a boat along the River Thames to Oxford. What ensues is a hilarious journey through the English waterways full of anecdotes, .. Zobraziť viac
A celebration of Christmas, a tale of redemption and a critique on Victorian society, Dickens′ atmospheric novella follows the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who views Christmas as ′humbug′. It is only through a series of eerie Zobraziť viac
This book includes an introduction and notes by Dr Adrienne Gavin, Canterbury Christ Church University College and Illustrations by Hablot K Browne (Phiz). Dickens wrote of ... Zobraziť viac
Sail down the Mississippi with rascally Huck Finn! Huck Finn spits, swears, smokes a pipe and never goes to school. With his too-big clothes and battered straw hat, Huck is in need of 'civilising', and the Widow Douglas is determined to ... Zobraziť viac
Rich or poor, we will keep together and be happy in one another. Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, as their father... Zobraziť viac
The Voss family is anything but normal. They live in a repurposed church, newly baptized Dollar Voss. The once cancer-stricken mother lives in the basement, ... Zobraziť viac
Join Poppy and Sam on their adventure at the farmer's market! Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new.. Zobraziť viac
From Mr Tickle's extraordinarily long arms to Little Miss Princess's sparkly crown, the Mr Men and Little Misses have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Now it's time to meet Mr Lazy! Zobraziť viac
Treasure Island is a tale of pirates and villains, maps, treasure and shipwreck. When young Jim Hawkins finds a packet in Captain Flint's sea chest, he could not know that the map inside it would lead him to unimaginable treasure... Zobraziť viac
It's a busy day at school. It's Cilla's first day and everything's noisy and new. Will she be ok? Find out in this busy town story book. Zobraziť viac
A heart-warming tale of love, sisterhood and hardship during the New England Civil War, LITTLE WOMEN tells the story of the lovable March family. Meg, Beth, Jo and Amy try to support their mother at home while their father is away ... Zobraziť viac
After the death of her parents, Mary is brought back from India as a forlorn and unwanted child, to live in her uncle's great lonely house on the moors. Then one day she discovers the key to a secret garden and, like magic, her life begins to... Zobraziť viac
An ageing king makes a capricious decision to divide his realm among his three daughters according to the love they express for him. When the youngest daughter refuses to take part in this charade, she is banished, ... Zobraziť viac
