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Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Travel back to Medieval England and join Chaucer and his band of Canterbury pilgrims in this wonderful introduction to one of Britain's greatest literary legacies. These nine well-loved tales, from a host of colourful characters — the Knight, the Miller, the Reeve, the Wife of Bath, the Summoner, the Clerk, the Franklin, the Pardoner and the Nun's Priest — are brought to life with Marcia…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 156 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 228) Аннотация: This is a magical story about a china rabbit from an award-winning author.Abilene loves her blue china rabbit, but Edward Tulane is extremely vain and only loves himself. On a voyage to London, Edward falls overboard and from there embarks on an amazing journey. He travels with hobos, works as a scarecrow, comforts a dying child and finally learns what it is to truly love.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: The good witches of Wadingburn are worried – there's a new witch in town with a bag of magic bones, and she's so evil she makes their toes ache... Another fun-filled fantasty in the Tales from the Five Kingdoms stories that started with «The Robe of Skulls». Truda Hangnail is a very wicked witch, banned from the Five Kingdoms because of her use of deep magic. Then she comes up with a fiendish…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 248 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 442) Аннотация: Sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is an ordinary teenager, who likes hanging out in Brooklyn with her friends. But everything changes the night she witnesses a murder, committed by a group of teens armed with medieval weaponry. The murderous group are Shadowhunters, secret warriors dedicated to driving demons out of this dimension and back into their own. Drawn inexorably into a terrifying world, Clary…

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Told in lively comic-strip style, this book relates eleven colourful action-packed tales about Robin and his merry men. Read how Robin becomes an outlaw, gets a ducking from Little John and encounters a disguised Maid Marian in the forest; enjoy the stories of Much the Miller’s Son, Friar Tuck, Allan-a-Dale, Sir Richard of Leigh and the golden arrow. Meet Robin’s sworn enemy Sir Guy of Gisborne,…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: In fifth-century Denmark, a murderous monster stalks the night, and only the great prince of the Geats has the strength and courage to defeat him. Beowulf's terrifying quest to destroy Grendel, the foul fiend, a hideous sea-hag and a monstrous fire-dragon is the oldest surviving epic in British literature. Artfully retold and magnificently illustrated, this companion volume to Sir Gawain and the…

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: The hard-up Diamond Brothers win a weekend for two in Paris, but as soon as they arrive, they find themselves in danger. There's a nasty smell in the air and it's not the cheese. If Nick and Tim aren't careful, their dream holiday could end up being a nightmare from which they'll never wake up.

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Describes Little and Big Nutbrown Hares' efforts to express their love for each other.

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: This work contains an enchanting book and story CD edition of the acclaimed wartime tale from the 2003-2005 Children's Laureate. Tomas hates school, hates books and hates stories. Forced to visit the library, he stops to listen to magical tales that the Unicorn Lady spins. These tales draw him in and are about to change the course of his life for ever... Set against the backdrop of war-Iorn…

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: When the Diamond Brothers receive an invitation to a school reunion on a remote Scottish island, things seem to be looking up. But Nick's got a bad feeling, and it's not indigestion. And when he meets their fellow guests, the feeling only gets worse — especially when they start dying in ever more bizarre ways.

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Join Maisy, every toddler's best friend, for her first experience of going to hospital.Maisy has broken her leg playing on the trampoline, and now she's in hospital for the night. At first it's a bit scary being all on her own, but she soon makes friends with Dotty in the next bed, and when Cyril and Tallulah visit the next day, Maisy begins to feel much better!

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: This work offers an invaluable insight into storytelling from one of today's greatest writers. This collection by the 2003-2005 Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, contains short stories, essays and commentaries to illuminate the craft of storytelling. Analyzing all aspects of writing — character, plot, sources and inspiration, retelling and biography — it is perfect for anyone, young or old,…

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: This is a delightful CD and paperback picture book edition of a much-loved classic! We're going on a bear hunt! Through the long wavy grass, the thick oozy mud and the swirling, whirling snowstorm — will we find a bear today? This is a perfect bedtime adventure for all aspiring explorers. It includes a CD of the story read by Doctor Who actress Sophie Aldred to listen to with the paperback…

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Charles Dickens is not only the author of some of the best-loved stories in the English language, but also the creator of some of its most memorable characters. Meet them all between the pages of this splendid book, which retells, in lively comicstrip style, five of Dickens' most popular stories: Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield and A Christmas Carol.

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: How did the rhinoceros get his wrinkly skin? Why won't cats come when they're called? How did one curious elephant change the lives of all elephants? These eight best-loved stories give answers to these and other intriguing questions.

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: This is a big book account of the reclamation of an urban landscape told wordlessly through fascinating, detailed collage artwork. Observed through the window of a house, a city street gradually becomes a place to call home as the inhabitants begin to rescue their street by planting grass and trees in the empty spaces. Year by year, everything begins to blossom... Told wordlessly and with…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: This magnificent edition of Jonathan Swift's classic adventure story contains all four of Gulliver's extraordinary voyages. Martin Jenkins has skilfully adapted the original novel, remaining true to its tone and humour while making it accessible to younger readers. Chris Riddell brings life to Swift's searing imagination in wonderful panoramic detail. It is the winner of the 2005 Kate Greenaway…

Скачать книгу (размер 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 40) Аннотация: The Iliad tells the story of the war between Greeks and Trojans; the love between Helena and Paris; Achilles and Hector's deadly combat; and the Trojan Horse. The Odyssey depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus; his struggles against the one-eyed Cyclops; the terrible Sirens; the dreadful, six-headed Scylla. These classic Greek stories have been retold with lively text and…

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Recounted in the voice of a New York wheeler-dealer, this funny version of the Little Red Riding Hood is retold from a fresh perspective — the Wolf's! Featuring humorous revelations and surprises, we see, as the story unfolds, how a series of misunderstandings and accidents lead to his vilification.

Скачать книгу (размер 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 40) Аннотация: The Greek myths are among the greatest, most exciting stories ever told and feature some of the world's best loved heroes and heroines. In this book, you'll find the stories of Theseus, conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles and his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; Perseus, the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion and his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora and her…