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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Donnelly, Karen (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Donnelly, Karen (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Donnelly, Karen (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Hunt, Judith (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Donnelly, Karen (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. As the government becomes increasingly incompetent, warlords and nobles battle for power. In the north is the Kingdom of Wei, headed by cunning and manipulative Cao Cao. In the southeast is the Kingdom of Wu, ruled by masterful and charismatic Sun Quan. In the west is the Kingdom of Shu, commanded by kind-hearted and humble Liu Bei. Cao has committed murder and betrayal on his way to glory, only to see his familys throne overthrown by other scheming crooks. Sun and his advisor Zhou Yu have established a military stronghold, but are no match against Lius military strategist Zhuge Liang, who wisely advocates tolerance and mutual respect. Full of thrilling action, sophisticated stratagems, passionate brotherhood and loyalty, The Three Kingdoms sums up all the most important lessons of history. The great empire of China is in turmoil. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Chiang, Shirley (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. But planet Earth was not only being watched soon it would be invaded by monstrous creatures from Mars who strode about the land in great mechanical tripods, bringing death and destruction with them. What can possibly stop an invading army equipped with heat-rays and poisonous black gas, intent on wiping out the human race? This is one mans story of that incredible invasion, from the time the first Martians land near his home town, to the destruction of London. Is this the end of human life on Earth? No one would have believed that planet Earth was being watched by creatures more intelligent than humankind. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bennett, Felix (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Defying his parents, Robinson Crusoe goes to sea. He is captured by pirates but escapes to Brazil. He makes a fortune using slave labour to grow tobacco and sugar. He sails to Africa to bring back more slaves but is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island. Everyone else is drowned. For over twenty years he lives alone. He learns to hunt and fish and make shelter. Then the cannibals arrive. Will this be the end of his adventure or the chance to escape? Running away to sea brought adventure and wealth, but then came shipwreck and a desperate struggle for survival. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Elphinstone, Katy (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Henchard is a handsome farm labourer. When he gets drunk at a country fair, he sells his wife and child to a sailor. The next day, ashamed by what he has done, he lets people believe that his wife has died. Thus begins a chain of events which leads Henchard deep into dishonesty and betrayal. Repentant and determined to change his ways, Henchard works hard to improve his fortunes. He becomes rich, and is elected mayor of Casterbridge though his temper and his pride make him difficult to like. When Henchards wife and daughter come back to find him, will he accept them? And what might they want from him? Will a reunion mean a happy ending? Michael Henchard knew he deserved the pain he felt. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Kronheimer, Ann (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. His regiment has yet to be tested in the fire of battle. Together the soldiers wait while distant guns rumble and the lights of enemy campfires flicker on the hills beyond a darkened river. The young man recalls his childhood dreams of valiant combat. Will he pass the test and return home to tell others of his triumphs on the battlefield? Or will he flee at the first sign of real danger? And what of his fellow soldiers, whose lives are caught up with his once the fighting begins? Will they examine the young man for any sign of real courage or will he slink away in shame? Henry Fleming leaves his widowed mother behind and marches off to join a war that is tearing his country apart. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Nadalin, Bruna (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Clouds of multi-coloured fish rose from our feet like surprised birds from long grass. Every so often I caught a glimpse of the gleaming eyes of enormous crabs, their gigantic claws threatening to bar my path. When Professor Aronnax and his two companions find themselves aboard the Nautilus they are amazed by the Clouds of multi-coloured fish rose from our feet like surprised birds from long grass. Every so often I caught a glimpse of the gleaming eyes of enormous crabs, their gigantic claws threatening to bar my path Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Lillie, Stephen (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Having been condemned to death by the Spanish Inquisition, the narrator descends into a kind of hell. Dizzy with weakness and fainting with fear, he experiences such torments that death itself would be welcome. What troubles him most is the eternal question: how will he die? Toledo Prison is notorious for the torture of the condemned. What minds have dreamed up the terror of the pit in the centre of the cell? What is the significance of the painted figure of Time with his menacing pendulum? Why do the walls glow with heat?Experience with the narrator the intensity of his suffering when death seems inevitable but its form uncertain. Can anything, or anybody help him? The blackness of eternal night encompassed me. The intense darkness oppressed and stifled me so that I struggled for breath. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bennett, Felix (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Janes aunt and cousin detest her. Life at Lowood School is cruel and dangerous. What inner strength can the young Jane find? Seeking adventure and independence, Jane sets out alone. Is her new master, Mr Rochester, all that he seems? What secret does he keep locked in the third storey, where strange laughter haunts the nights? In her search for affection, Jane faces horror, cruelty, poverty and temptation. Is she strong enough to do what is right? Will she ever mean anything more to anybody than poor, plain Jane Eyre? Jane Eyre is poor, parentless and plain. Her future looks bleak. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Lubach, Vanessa (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In a brilliant reworking of the tale of Beauty and the Beast, Hugo creates a host of unforgettable characters ? amongst them, Quasimodo, the hunchback of the title, hopelessly in love with the gypsy girl Esmeralda, the satanic priest Claude Frollo, Clopin Trouillefou, king of the beggars, and Louis X1, King of France. Over the entire novel, both literally and symbolically, broods the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Set in 1482, Victor Hugo's powerful novel is a meditation on love, fate, architecture and politics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Flores, Catty (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A horrific apparition interrupts the Christmas festivities at King Arthur's Camelot. A green giant throws down a deadly challenge: one of the gathering must cut off his head, after which he will return the favour in a year's time! King Arthur must accept this challenge or appear a coward, but it's left to young Sir Gawain to act. Gawain chops off the giant's head and, horror of horrors, the giant strides over to pick up his head, which then begins to speak. He holds Sir Gawain to his promise, and rides off into the wintry night. A year passes and Gawain sets off with terrible dread to find the Green Knight and keep to his side of the bargain. Can he avoid his certain doom? Real Reads are accessible texts designed to support the literacy development of primary and lower secondary age children while introducing them to the riches of our international literary heritage. Each book is a retelling of a work of great literature from one of the world's greatest cultures, fitted into a 64-page book, making classic stories, dramas and histories available to intelligent young readers as a bridge to the full texts, to language students wanting access to other cultures, and to adult readers who are unlikely ever to read the original versions. One of the great masterpieces of Middle English poetry, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight magically combines elements of fairy tale and heroic sagas with the pageantry, chivalry and courtly love of medieval Romance. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Just beyond me on the rocky floor of the volcanic crater was the gaping vertical shaft which marked the starting point of our journey. As I gazed into its fearful depths my hair stood on end and my head swirled with dizziness. Most scientists believed that the fierce heat and tremendous pressure would make a journey to the Earths centre impossible. When Professor Lindenbrock decides to prove them wrong it is the beginning of an amazing adventure, full of surprising discoveries and unpredictable threats. Just beyond me on the rocky floor of the volcanic crater was the gaping vertical shaft which marked the starting point of our journey. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Lillie, Stephen (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Ali Baba put down his axe and wondered if the magic words really would have any effect on the massive stone door blocking the entrance to the cave. He stood up tall, and in his loudest and most commanding voice shouted 'Open sesame!' Ali Baba is a clever young man, but will he get the better of his devious adversaries and their cunning magic? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Ghazwan, Sura (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. One night, innocent games of pirates and Robin Hood turn serious when the boys witness a murder in the graveyard. The murderer will kill them if they tell the truth. What should they do? The boys decide to search for the murderers treasure. What risks will they take? Who else will they endanger? Will they have the courage and quick thinking to escape from dark caverns, cross the mighty Mississippi, and outwit the criminals? Will they find what they are looking for? Tom Sawyer is a respectable boy in a little Mississippi River town. Huck Finn is a freedom-loving, neglected outcast. What better playmate could Tom want? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Hunt, Judith (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. During his eventful journey Odysseus comes across all sorts of monsters and mythical creatures, and loses his ships and crew. When he finally reaches his beloved island he finds his queen besieged by suitors who claim his throne. What tricks will Penelope resort to in her effort to avoid them? And how does Odysseus get rid of the impudent suitors and regain his wife and kingdom? The amazing adventures of the legendary hero come alive in this masterful retelling of Odysseuss epic voyage. After ten long years of war and the fall of Troy, the Greek hero Odysseus sets sail for his homeland. His voyage, however, is destined to take much longer than he expects. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Tsilis, Thanos (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. At the tender age of ten, Fanny Price moves from her poor family home to live with her wealthy cousins at Mansfield Park. Settling into this proud family is only the first of many challenges she will have to face. Can Fanny, uneducated and inexperienced, win any respect or love, or will the spiteful Mrs Norris turn everybody against her? When plays, balls and marriage proposals challenge Fannys judgement, will she be strong enough to do what is right? When jealousy, duty and flattery challenge Fannys heart, will it be strong enough to guide her towards true love? Just how strong is Fanny Price? Your little cousin cannot help being dull and stupid. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Kronheimer, Ann (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Following her governesss marriage, wealthy, spoilt Emma Woodhouse seeks new company and new amusement. Ignoring the warnings of her friend Mr Knightley, she begins a series of terrible blunders. Through letters to her sister, the author presents the reader with puzzles to confuse even the best detective. Who sent the mystery piano? Why is Mr Elton so charming and Miss Fairfax so reserved? How many men can Harriet love? Who is hiding a shocking secret? With little understanding of her own feelings, can Emma lead anyone towards happiness? Can you solve any of the mysteries before Emma does? I must warn you that you might guess twenty things without guessing correctly. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Kronheimer, Ann (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. One dark night, Hamlet sees a ghost. It is his dead father, who claims he was murdered by Claudius, the new king. But did Hamlet really see a ghost, or did he just imagine it? And if he did see a ghost, was it telling him the truth? Hamlet plans to avenge his father by killing Claudius. But the man he stabs isnt Claudius, as he thinks, but his girlfriends father. So the wrong man dies. So much tragedy, but there is more to come. Who else will die an untimely death? And who will live to tell the tale? Hamlets father, the king of Denmark, has died suddenly. But instead of grieving, his mother Gertrude has married the dead kings brother, Claudius. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Cheung, Charly (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Dr Livesey opened up the folded paper it was a hand-drawn map of a small island. My heart raced as I saw the three crosses in red ink, and next to them the following words: 'Most of the treasure lies here'. After the discovery of the map young Jim Hawkins joins an expedition to the island with Dr Livesey and the squire. Dr Livesey opened up the folded paper it was a hand-drawn map of a small island. My heart raced as I saw the three crosses in red ink, and next to them the following words: 'Most of the treasure lies here'. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Wimperis, Sarah (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. At 5 oclock on the evening of November 21st, after the ice had drawn back like pall bearers at a funeral, Endurance slipped lower in the water, her stern pointing skywards. We stood in silence while she said her last farewell. A cacophony of cracking timber and rushing water signalled her end and then she was silent, slipping into the watery grave. The bravest ship, she had struggled to the bitter end and now she was gone. Endurance well named. When his ship Endurance sinks in the icy Antarctic, Ernest Shackleton is left with the responsibility of getting his crew safely back home. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Pierse, Maurice (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. New Title from the highly acclaimed series introducing children to the world's classic literature. New Title from the highly acclaimed series introducing children to the world's classic literature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Laidlaw, Ken (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When Miss Mary Morstan is invited to meet a secretive stranger, she asks Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson to help her. Captain Morstan has disappeared from his hotel without a trace. Should Miss Morstan dare to hope that her father is still alive? What horrible scene awaits the famous detective and his friend when they break down the door to Bartholomew Sholtos attic room? Who is the man with the wooden leg, and why is he so full of bitterness and hatred? Will Toby, the cleverest tracker dog in London, help Holmes and Watson solve one of their most difficult cases? I find myself in a very strange and mysterious situation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bennett, Felix (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Edna is an obedient wife and mother vacationing at Grand Isle with her family. While there, however, Edna become close to a young man named Robert Lebrun, but before they act on their mutual romantic interest in each other Robert leaves for Mexico. Edna is lonely without his companionship, and meets the attractive rake Alcee Arobin. Instead of spending her daysconcerned with household matters, Edna pursues her interest in painting. Rather than depending financially on her husband, Edna moves into a house of her own. By the time Robert returns, professing his love for Edna and his desire to marry her, Edna no longer believes in the limitations of traditional marriage. What will she choose instead? Is it possible to be a free woman and be responsible for the needs of others? Edna is an obedient wife and mother vacationing atGrand Isle with her family. While there, however, Ednabecome close to a young man named Robert Lebrun,but before they act on their mutual romantic interest ineach other Robert leaves for Mexico. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Davis, Stephen (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. New Title from the highly acclaimed series introducing children to the world's classic literature. New Title from the highly acclaimed series introducing children to the world's classic literature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Menga, Elena (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. New Title from the highly acclaimed series introducing children to the world's classic literature. New Title from the highly acclaimed series introducing children to the world's classic literature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Wimperis, Sarah (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Mary is a young woman living a simple life in Nazareth, when an angels visit changes her life forever. She has been chosen by God to bear him a son. She alone amongst women has been chosen to bear the agony and the joy. From the moment of his birth, she knows that Jesuss life will be like no other: she has been warned of the pain that lies ahead. When Jesus begins his work, how will she react to her increasing awareness of the dangers facing her son? When Mary experiences anguish that no mother should ever experience, is her faith strong enough to sustain her? Might there be grounds for joy in the midst of such brutality? Can you spare the time to listen to my account? I should like to tell the whole story, just once before I die. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Donnelly, Karen (illustratore).…