The year is 1547. In London, two boys from different families live very different lives. One is Edward Tudor, a prince and the future King of England; the other is Tom Canty, the son of a thief. One day they meet and their lives change forever. What happens when the two boys wear each others clothes? Why does the prince need the help of a poor man? Who becomes king when Henry VIII dies? And how can a beautiful gold object save the prince? Mark Twain's classic story of two young boys who swap lives has the answers. "A few minutes later, Tom was wearing the prince's expensive clothes and the hat with purple ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... In "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", one of the best-known and best-loved poems in the English language, a grizzled old sailor stops a man on his way to a wedding and tells a terrifying story. He speaks of how he doomed the crew of his ship by shooting dead an albatross, awakened the wrath of ocean spirits, met Death himself, and must now walk the earth for ever and share his tragic tale of sin, guilt and - ultimately - redemption. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s longest major poem features ... |
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Illustrated by Axel Scheffler . Packed with magical recipes. ... The Room on the Broom Cookbook is jam-packed with spellbindingly delicious treats, healthy snacks and simple meals - all inspired by the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Make your own cheese wands, creepy crawly crackers, roasted dragon or even witch and chips. With twenty-three recipes specially designed for adults to use with children, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and lots of hints and tips on what to do next, The Room on the Broom Cookbook is a great way to inspire an interest in cooking and ... |
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Декоративната хартия с мотиви от серията Vintage Library на Stamperia е подходяща както за направата на тематични картички, покани, апликации на кутии и други скрапбукинг проекти, така и за измайсторяването на различни стилни декорации. За да изрежете красиви формички от нея, може да използвате различни пънчове . Характеристики: плътност: 190 g/m 2 размери: 30.5 x 30.5 cm двустранна рН неутрално трайни цветове, които не избледняват може да се използва както цялостно, така и чрез изрязване на отделни мотиви лепи се върху картон с обикновено лепило , сухо лепило, двойнозалепващо тиксо и други ... |
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"Sometimes you are a whisper away from magic without even realizing it." Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures. When she steals a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman's purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggeldy house. Inside she finds a host of magical and brilliantly funny characters, including Flabberghast - a young wizard who's particularly competitive at hopscotch - and a hideous troll housekeeper who's emotionally attached to his feather duster. They have been placed under an ... |
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The book is a multilingual edition. ... A lifelong devotee of ancient Egyptian and Oriental culture, the French author, artist, and scholar Achille-Constant-Théodore-Émile Prisse d'Avennes (1807 - 1879) is famed as one of the most influential Egyptologists, long before the discipline was even properly established. Prisse first embarked on his explorations in 1836, documenting sites throughout the Nile Valley, often under his Egyptian pseudonym, Edris Effendi. Prisse's first publication of notes, drawings, and squeezes (a kind of frottage) came in the form of Les Monuments égyptiens, a modest ... |
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Multilingual Edition. ... The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is as old as humanity. In this neat "Taschen" edition, take a tour of some of our finest arboreal adventures with 50 of the most beautiful, inventive, and enchanting tree houses around the world. From romantic to contemporary, from famed architects to little-known craftsmen, you'll scale the heights to visit all manner of treetop structures, from a teahouse, restaurant, hotel, and children's playhouse to simple perches from which to contemplate life, enjoy the view, and discover that ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. This edition of Henry James's classic ghost stories features an afterword by bestselling author Kate Mosse OBE. A young governess is employed to look after two orphaned siblings in a grand country house. Isolated and inexperienced, she is at first charmed by the children - but gradually suspects that they may not be as innocent as they seem. ... |
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That night, neither Louise or Julien could sleep. Louise thought about Julien's kisses and she was frightened. She knew that it was wrong to betray her husband. But she was in love with Julien Sorel. She had never felt love like this before! Julien thought about Louise's husband. The mayor was an important and powerful man. If Julien seduced Rênal's beautiful wife, he would be in danger. He was sure that he would lose his job. Perhaps Rênal would kill him! This book is in British English. Here you can find: notes about the life of Stendhal ; points for understanding comprehension questions; ... |
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Сам, Антонио и Луси си подават футболна топка в междучасието, когато се случва нещо странно. Озовават се в пълна с мъгла джунгла! Тревата и дърветата ги обграждат, образувайки лабиринт. Ще намерят ли изход навреме, за да спасят останалите ученици? Бестселър на Ню Йорк Таймс. Трета книга от поредицата Училището оживя от Джак Чабърт . ... |
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Illustrator: Charlotte Cooke. ... "Princess Time: The Princess and the Pea" picture book is a beautifully illustrated, simple retelling of this classic story for children aged 3+. It's a fantastic large format picture book, with stunning illustrations by Charlotte Cooke, that brings fairytale characters to life in kids' imaginations. Children will giggle along as the princess does something most unexpected! The book: Perfect for bedtime reading with you; Beautiful, full-page artwork full of detail and charm; Fairy tale has been simply retold for capture the imagination of young readers. Features ... |
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Illustrated by Annie Farrall. ... "– Where do you live? - asked Paul. – In the big white house on the hill - said Maria. – Where do you live? – In the little brown house near the market - said Paul. They laughed. But Paul was sad. The house on the hill was big and important. Maria was rich and he was poor. And Paul was in love." Included CD contains audio versions of all the chapters of the book. Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at www.macmillanreaders.com . ... |