Puffin The Way of the Warrior Bradford Chris

Young Samurai: The Way of the Dragon is the third book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford • June 1613. Japan is threatened with war and Jack is facing his greatest battle yet • Samurai are taking sides and, as the blood begins to flow, Jack's warrior training is put to the ultimate test. His survival - and that of his friends - depends upon him mastering the Two Heavens, the secret sword technique of the legendary samurai Masamoto Takeshi. But first Jack must recover his father's prize possession from the deadly ninja Dragon Eye • Can Jack defeat his ruthless enemy? Or will the ninja complete his mission to kill the young samurai

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second part in Douglas Adams' smash hit sci-fi comedy and cult classic series. This stunning gift edition is illustrated by Costa Award winning Chris Riddell • 'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius'' – David Walliams • If you've done six impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the end of the Universe? • Which is exactly what Arthur Dent and the crew of the Heart of Gold plan to do. There's just the small matter of escaping the Vogons, avoiding being taken to the most totally evil world in the Galaxy and teaching a space ship how to make a proper cup of tea • And did anyone actually make a reservation?

In Journey to the Centre of the Earth an ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life - and the life of his nephew Axel - is changed for ever. An old piece of paper has tumbled from the book, a priceless parchment that will lead them on a terrifying journey to find what lies at the centre of the Earth • A timeless adventure, brilliantly introduced by the late Diana Wynne Jones, one of Britain's top fantasy and sci-fi writers for children • The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more

At the end of Five Children and It the five children promised not to ask the Psammead for another wish as long as they lived, but expressed a half wish to see it again some time. They find 'it' again in a pet shop in Camden Town, and their magic adventures start over again • 'It' leads them to a magic amulet - half of it actually - which they use it to try and find the other half. It takes them back to ancient Egypt and Babylon. The Queen of Babylon visits them in London, bringing all her ancient customs with her - which is awkward. They visit the lost continent of Atlantis. They see Julius Caesar in the flesh. But none of these adventures run smoothly, and if they forget the 'word of power' or lose the amulet, what in the world will happen to them?

A collection of all the classic stories about Harry and his bucketful of dinosaurs! • Everyone has their favourite Harry story and here they all are in this roaringly good collection! • This superb collection features Harry and the Snow King, Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs, Harry and the Robots, Romp in the Swamp and Harry and the Dinosuars say 'Raaah!' Read about how Harry first found his beloved dinosaurs, their adventures together in the scary swamp and discover just how brave they all are when they visit the dentist. There are even two stories just about Harry • Having spent much of his life teaching English and drama, Ian Whybrow is now a bestselling author. Among his most popular characters are the hugely successful Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs and the much-loved Little Wolf

"Дело о пропавшем сокровище" - это захватывающий детектив от Робин Стивенс, автора бестселлера "Убийство, совершенно неподобающее леди" • "Я, достопочтенная Дейзи Уэллс, решила рассказать еще об одной загадке, с которой Детективное сообщество столкнулось за последние недели. Это было очень волнующе и очень героично, и я была очень блестящей и храброй..." • Дерзкий вор грабил самые известные музеи Лондона • Когда охота за сокровищами в честь дня рождения Дейзи выводит их на след преступника, Дейзи и Хейзел понимают, куда они нанесут следующий удар - в Британский музей! • С помощью своих друзей (и соперниц) Младших Пинкертонов девочки должны взломать коды, разгадать улики и наперегонки со временем разгадать тайну • Книга на английском языке • A gripping mini-mystery from the bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike

Они не похожи на других крыс. Они работают по ночам, тайно • Время миссис Фрисби, овдовевшей мышки с четырьмя маленькими детьми, на исходе. Она должна перевезти свою семью до того, как фермер разрушит их дом. Но ее младший сын Тимоти лежит с воспалением легких и слишком болен, чтобы отправляться в такое опасное путешествие • Помощь приходит неожиданно в виде весьма необычной породы сверхразумных крыс. Крысы из NIMH придумывают блестящее решение проблемы миссис Фрисби, но крысы тоже в опасности, и мало-помалу миссис Фрисби обнаруживает их необычное прошлое • "Миссис Фрисби и крысы из NIMH" Роберта О`Брайана - это захватывающее фантастическое приключение с трогательными персонажами и некоторыми необычными грызунами • Книга на английском языке

The House of the Dead recounts the story of Alexander Goryanchikov, a gentleman who is sent to a prison colony in Siberia for killing his wife. Largely ignored at first by his fellow inmates due to his noble blood, he gradually settles in and becomes an avid observer of the new world around him watching his fellow prisoners being brutally and cruelly punished by the guards, listening to their past stories of blood and murder, assimilating the institution s social codes and learning that even convicts are capable of acts of pure generosity. Based on Dostoevsky's own autobiographical experiences of penal servitude in Siberia, this genre-defying novel is not only an unflinching expose of the conditions faced by prisoners during the Tsarist period, but also a call to see the human side in criminals and rediscover the values of forgiveness and compassion

The year is 1757. The English and the French are at war in North America. Two sisters - Cora and Alice - want to visit their father, General Munro. They begin their dangerous journey with the handsome English officer, Duncan Heyward and the Indian guide, Magua. On the way they meet friends and enemies, and many adventures. Some people will be heroes and some people will die. And what will happen to their friend Uncas, the last of the Mohican Indians? • Text adaptation by Bill Bowler

From the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure, friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War • February 1948 • Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move • But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen... With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are changed forever

When Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane find the Psammead, a magical sand fairy, in a pet shop in London, they have no idea that they are about to embark on their greatest adventure yet. The Psammead leads them to an Egyptian amulet that has the power to grant whatever their hearts desire. The problem is that the amulet is broken, and the other half – needed if their wishes are to be granted – is lost. Yet with their half of the amulet able to transport them through time, the children set out on a search for the missing half, and the realization of their wildest dreams… • From an encounter with Julius Caesar to a visit of the lost city of Atlantis, The Story of the Amulet – the final instalment in the Psammead Trilogy – is an unforgettable tale of magic and time travel that has been loved by children and parents alike for more than a century

Prepare to be spellbound by the stunning illustration inside this new collector's edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Troubled times have come to Hogwarts in a year filled with secrets, subterfuge and suspicion. The deliciously dark fifth instalment of Jim Kay's inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series is an epic artistic achievement, featuring over 160 illustrations in an astonishing range of visual styles • Now an exciting new collaboration brings together two virtuoso artistic talents, as Kate Greenaway Medal winner Jim Kay is joined by acclaimed guest illustrator Neil Packer, winner of the 2021 BolognaRagazzi Award for non-fiction. Jim Kay depicts J.K. Rowling's wizarding world with the dazzling artistic alchemy fans around the globe have come to know and love, perfectly complemented by Neil Packer's own unique and eclectic illustrations, skilfully woven into the heart of the story