Книга, покорившая мир, эталон литературы для читателей всех возрастов, синоним успеха. Книга, сделавшая Джоан Роулинг самым читаемым писателем современности. Книга, ставшая культовой уже для нескольких поколений. «Гарри Поттер и Философский камень» - история начинается.
Одиннадцатилетний мальчик-сирота Гарри Поттер живет в семье своей тетки и даже не подозревает, что он - настоящий волшебник. Но однажды прилетает сова с письмом для него, и жизнь Гарри Поттера изменяется навсегда. Он узнает, что зачислен в Школу Чародейства и Волшебства, выясняет правду о загадочной смерти своих родителей, а в результате ему удается раскрыть секрет философского камня.
Tick, tock, tick, tock! Some stories are like that. Once you've wend them up, nothing will stop them ... A tormented apprentice clock-maker, a deadly mechanical knight in armour - and the sinister Dr Kalmenius, who some say is the devil ... Wind up these characters, fit them into a story on a cold winter's evening, with the snow swirling down, and suddenly life and the story begin to merge in a peculiarly macabre - and unstoppable - way. Almost like clockwork ...
Even readers with little knowledge of (or interest in) British feudal systems and peasant revolts may find themselves engrossed in this unique fictional tale set in 1381 and told from a hunting dog's point of view.
The owl-tree is not like any tree Joe has ever seen. It's huge and leafy and shivers like a person; it even seems to speak. Granny Diamond once saw an owl perched among its branches and she has loved the tree ever since. It means the world to her. But her neighbour, Mr Rock, wants to cut it down. Why does he dislike the owl-tree so much? Does it have a secret to tell Joe? And how can he, a boy too scared even to climb the tree, be the one to save it?
The smallest reindeer is exploring Santa's workshop when he accidentally falls into the gift wrapping machine, and finds himself being delivered as a present! The little boy who receives him is overjoyed and cares for him with devotion. One day, he discovers that his reindeer is special—he can fly! When Christmas comes round again, the little reindeer disappears, but in his bed of straw the boy finds a thank you note . . . from Santa Claus. A beautiful and heartwarming Christmas story about Santa’s magical reindeer from one of Britain’s foremost picture book creators.
Eating like a pig, a dog is a mans best friend; as fat as a whale-have you ever wondered what animals might have ti say to us, given half a chance? Now`s your chance to find out with this collection of witty poems by John Agard.
Ginger is a very calm and contented cat. He lives with a little girl who takes perfect care of him. But one day she brings home a naughty little black kitten and Ginger's blissful world is turned upside down!
Bob is Leon's best friend. He shares Leon's room. Everywhere Leon goes, Bob goes too. Then one day a boy moves in next door. But when Leon goes to ask his new neighbour to go to the park with him, he discovers Bob has gone...
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