When a young boy gets a beautiful velveteen rabbit for a gift, he plays with his new toy for a while, but in all the excitement of opening presents, he forgets about it. But only temporarily. How the rabbit comes to be loved by the boy and finally comes to life is a classic story that has been read and cherished by many generations of children and their parents.
ISBN: 0-582-77858-1
Издательство:
Longman
Дата выхода: январь 2011
Jack London was an American novelist, journalist and social activist. Pioneering the genre of magazine fiction and prototyping science fiction, he became one of the first writers, who gained worldwide fame and a large fortune. The Valley of the Moon traces the odyssey of Billy and Saxon Roberts from the labor strife of Oakland at the turn of the century through central and northern California in search of beautiful land they can farm independently. The book is notable for its scenes in which the proletarian hero enjoys fellowship with the artists` colony in Carmel.
ISBN: 978-5-521-08152-3
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: август 2018
This is the classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Jack London (1876 - 1916) was an American novelist, journalist and social activist. Pioneering the genre of magazine fiction and prototyping science fiction, he became one of the first writers, who gained worldwide fame and a large fortune. As a road novel set at the Turn-of-the-Century, "The Valley of the Moon" follows the journey of a working-class couple of Oakland Billy and Saxon Roberts through central and northern California in search of beautiful land they can farm. The book shows not only their struggles but also simple human relationship and even fellowship the heroes form on their way.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07481-5
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
A new title in Young Reading Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex book tells the story of the Vietnam War, from Vietnam`s struggle for independence from the French to the protracted peace process which bought to conflict with the USA to an end. It contains fascinating details about the guerrilla nature in which fighting was conducted, major offensives, the daily life of a soldier and how public opinion in the USA turned against the War. It is illustrated with a combination of photography and comic book style illustrations where appropriate. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading...
ISBN: 978-0-7460-8874-6
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: январь 2013
Previously adapted into a critically acclaimed film by Sofia Coppola starring Kirsten Dunst, this is the story of the five Lisbon sisters - beautiful, eccentric, and obsessively watched by the entire neighbourhood. The boys that once loved them from afar are now grown men, determined to understand a tragedy that has always defied explanation. For still, the question remains - why did all five of the Lisbon girls take their own lives? This hypnotic and unforgettable novel treats adolescent love and death with haunting sensitivity and dark humour, and creates a coming of age story unlike any of our time.
David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English novelist, poet, playwright and literary critic, one of the key writers of the early twentieth century, most famous for his criticism of rationalism and industrialization. Considered a masterpiece, "The Virgin and the Gipsy" is one of most electrifying short novels, demonstrating the author`s approach to sexuality and morality. The book tells the story of a young English girl from the countryside, who wants to find something thrilling beyond her ordinary life. When she meets a handsome young gypsy whose life appears different from hers in every way, she is immediately intrigued and at the same time frightened by new feelings.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07208-8
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
Tlie Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel, first published in the Strand Magazine in 1914-1915. It is a captivating mystery about the murder of a certain John Douglas with a quite unpredictable and dramatic ending.
A board book to feel as well as read and hear. A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity. Both sighted and blind children will follow the action with Visually and verbally, this is a winner.
