Oxford Bookworms Library 3: The Prisoner of Zenda Anthony Hope Oxford University Press

English gentleman Rudolf Rassendyll arrives in the country of Ruritania on the eve of King Rudolf the Fifth's coronation. That night, the king is abducted and held prisoner in a castle in the small town of Zenda. Rassendyll, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the monarch, is persuaded to impersonate him in order to stop his villainous half-brother, Prince Michael, from seizing the throne. Determined to rescue the king and restore him to his rightful place, Rassendyll attempts to free him, but can he defeat the dastardly Count Rupert of Hentzau who stands in his way? • A swashbuckling adventure that never takes itself too seriously, Anthony Hope's The Prisoner of Zenda is packed with intrigue, backstabbing, bravery and romance • This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The Prisoner of Zenda features an afterword by children's author, Philip Ardagh

When a little girl called Nell makes friends with a tiny chick on her farm, it is the start of a journey that leads her into a dreamy circus realm. Was it something real or did it spring from her imagination? Nell will never be sure... but she leaves the tent uplifted by the wonderland that she found inside • Beautifully written by Nell Gifford, founder of Giffords Circus, and with stunning illustrations from Briony May Smith, this story brings the heart-stopping magic of the circus to the pages of a book. With a linen feel cover and foil, this sumptuous hardback makes a perfect gift choice

Miss Mary Morstan has a strange story to tell • Since her father disappeared, she has received a large pearl through the post on the same day, every year, for six years. Who is sending them? And what about her father's paper with the words 'The Sign of Four' written on it? • Sherlock Holmes alone can solve these mysteries • Text adaptation by Jeremy Page

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Книги для чтения Family and Friends были тщательно отобраны, чтобы соответствовать программе курса Family and Friends и обеспечить дополнительную практику чтения. Их можно использовать как в классе, так и для поддержки обучения дома • Иллюстрированный глоссарий на каждой странице помогает детям понять текст, в то время как вопросы и головоломки дают возможность проверить их понимание текста и помогают сильней развить навыки грамотности • Каждый уровень содержит четыре книги, каждая из которых представляет классическую или современную историю • Family and Friends is a seven-level primary course which offers you an exceptionally strong skills training programme covering language, phonics, and civic education • No other course offers you the same benefits as Family and Friends

The exclusive, bespoke Ravenclaw House Edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans! SHOW YOUR HOUSE PRIDE • Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, this irresistible Ravenclaw House Edition celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its wit, learning and wisdom. Harry's third year at Hogwarts is packed with thrilling Ravenclaw moments, including the appearance of the inimitable Professor Trelawney! • With vibrant sprayed edges in Ravenclaw house livery, the book features beautiful house-themed cover artwork with intricate bronze foiling

Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, this irresistible Gryffindor House Edition celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its courage, bravery and determination. Harry's third year at Hogwarts is packed with thrilling Gryffindor moments, including the appearance four of it's most memorable alumni, Messrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs! • With vibrant sprayed edges in Gryffindor house livery, the book features beautiful house-themed cover artwork with intricate gold foiling. With an exciting, bespoke introduction exploring the history of Gryffindor House, and exclusive insights into the use of the Patronus Charm by favourite Gryffindor characters, the book also boasts a spectacular image by Kate Greenaway winner Levi Pinfold of Hermione Granger conjuring her Patronus

A romantic thriller set in a fictional European country in the 1890s