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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Selected Themes from the Motion Picture - Piano Solos: Piano Solos (Includes Souvenir Poster), Book & Poster by John Williams
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFeaturing 16 pages of four-color movie photos and a pull-out souvenir poster, this movie selections folio is a tremendous value! Titles * The Chamber of Secrets * Dobby the House Elf * Family Portrait * Fawkes the Phoenix * Flying Car * Gilderoy Lockhart * Harry's Wondrous World * Hedwig's Theme * Moaning Myrtle * Nimbus 2000 * The Spiders... -
Charlotte's Web and Other Illustrated Classics by E.B. White
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFor more than half a century, E. B. White's novel Charlotte's Web has charmed readers with its account of Charlotte, the resourceful spider, and the love and friendship she brings to her farmyard friends. Charlotte's Web and Other Illustrated Classics collects in a single volume all of E. B... -
Andrew Henry's Meadow by Doris Burn
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA classic reissued for a new generationAndrew Henry has two younger brothers, who are always together, and two older sisters, who are always together. But Andrew Henry is in the middle--and he's always with himself. He doesn't mind this very much, because he's an inventor. But when Andrew Henry's family doesn't appreciate him or his inventions, he decides it's time to run away... -
The Count of Monte Cristo by Stephen Feinstein, Alexandre Dumas
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor use in schools and libraries only. This 80-page adaptation has been painstakingly edited to retain the integrity of the original work, and to convey a sense of the author's style and the novel's theme. A low reading level assures success and stimulates a desire for further exploration of this classic tale... -
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Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird by Harold Bloom
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPublished in 1960 and awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1961, To Kill a Mockingbird is required reading for many middle and high school students. The coming-of-age tale of its young narrator, Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, of Maycomb, Alabama, is interwoven with explorations of the issues of prejudice, innocence, compassion, and hypocrisy...Categorized as:
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Денискины рассказы by Victor Dragunsky, Виктор Драгунский
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsЗнаменитые "Денискины рассказы" Виктора Драгунского открывают читателю неповторимый мир Дениски Кораблева и его друзей, где их детская непосредственность и готовность к веселым приключениям всегда одерживают верх над серой повседневностью и не дают скучать ни им, ни их родителям... -
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A Play by Richard R. George, Roald Dahl
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this book can be found here.Here's your chance to join Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka's amazing chocolate factory!It's always fun reading plays, and almost everyone who has read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has wanted to join in his adventures... -
The Children of Hurin/The Silmarillion/The Hobbit/The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA unique set of never-before-collected deluxe editions in original publishers slipcase.Limited to 500 pieces only.Since the 50th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings in 2004, HarperCollins has published a series of new deluxe editions of the principal Tolkien works... -
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude: Essays (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations) by Harold Bloom, Gabriel Welsch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings- Presents the most important 20th-century criticism on major works from The Odyssey through modern literature- The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism- Contains critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index- Introductory essay by Harold... -
Lois Lowry Giver Series: The Giver, Messenger, Gathering Blue by Books LLC
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChapters: The Giver, Messenger, Gathering Blue. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 22. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Giver is a 1993 soft science fiction novel by Lois Lowry... -
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn & Maggie-Now by Betty Smith
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings...Categorized as:
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Curious George Takes a Job by H.A. Rey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCurious George is a good little monkey. But he' very curious.One day George escapes from the zoo, He rides on top of a bus, he gets busy in a kitchen and takes a job washing windows. Then he sees some men painting ... and of course George is very curious... -
Alexander and the Magic Mouse by Martha Sanders
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Old Lady, her Magical Mouse, a Brindle London Squatting Cat, a Yak, and Alexander, the smiling alligator, lived together on a hill without any friends until the thirty-day rain endangered the town below them... -
Just Go To Bed by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMercer Mayer's Little Critter is not looking forward to bedtime in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether it's time for him to stop playing and take a bath, or when he puts up a fuss getting into is jammies, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
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Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings* illustrated with many images related to Dostoyevsky's work, life and places* includes rare translations of short stories available nowhere else* the unfinished novel NETOCHKA NEZVANOVA* the rare novels UNCLE'S DREAM and THE VILLAGE OF STEPANCHIKOVO* informative and brief introductions to ALL of the novels* ALL of the short stories, which have been carefully collected and formatted for your...Categorized as:
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The Best-Loved Doll by Rebecca Caudill
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor a doll contest at a party, a little girl chooses to enter a doll that seems least likely to win a prize... -
Αιολική γη by Ilias Venezis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Η Αιολική γη γράφεται μέσα στα δύσκολα χρόνια της Κατοχής, σε μια περίοδο δηλαδή ανάπηρης ελευθερίας, ανυπέρβλητων δυσκολιών και ευτελισμού της ανθρώπινης ζωής... -
Sierra Jensen Collection, Vol. 4 by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCollege on the Horizon She’s the bold, free-spirited type. She’s young, she’s fun, and she’s following God... -
Sierra Jensen Collection, Vol. 2 by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHappenstance or God s Great Plan? She s the bold, free-spirited type. She s cute, she s fun, and she s following God... -
Drum bun, Cireşari! by Constantin Chiriță
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAventurile Cireşarilor se încheie pe malul Mării Negre, prin căutarea unei cetăţi fantomatice scufundate în adânc. Tinerii eroi îşi probează din nou curajul, inventivitatea şi capacitatea de a raţiona. Provocarea este mai fascinantă ca oricând, pentru că existenţa unor „turnuri” sau „coloane” neştiute de arheologi, care se arată doar în furtună, poate fi iluzorie...Categorized as:
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The Ugly Swans by Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSoviet science fiction novel by the Strugatsky brothers... -
Snow White by Josephine Poole
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTHE REISSUE OF the classic Grimm tale of a beautiful young girl with skin as white as snow, lips and cheeks as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony is breathtakingly realized by acclaimed artist Charles Santore in this lush, lovely picture book... -
Goodbye Malory Towers by Pamela Cox, Enid Blyton
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter taking their Higher Certificate, the sixth formers want to relax this term. But the Head has a surprise: a finishing school course, with old girl Gwendoline Lacey as teacher. Yet someone is determined to drive her out - and it takes the return of Darrell to solve the mystery...Categorized as:
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Black Beauty by Lisa Church, Anna Sewell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFollowing Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. "Classic Starts" treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at an incomparable price... -
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DUISHEN by Chingiz Aitmatov
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe book tells the story of Altyani, a teacher, who, inspired by the great Russian leader Lenin, decides to open a primary school in his native village and holds his forte despite resistance from all... -
1984 (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series) by SparkNotes, Brian Phillips
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsCreated by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides chapter-by-chapter analysis; explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols; and a review quiz and essay topics. Lively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers... -
Of Mice and Men by Kevin Hinkle, John Steinbeck
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratings...Categorized as:
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A Children's Treasury of Milligan: Classic Stories and Poems by Spike Milligan by Spike Milligan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpike Milligan's publishing career began over forty years ago when Silly Verse for Kids was published in 1959. His poems were inspired by listening to his own children, and subsequently his grandchildren, and marvelling at the way they could invent new words or incorporate sound effects into their everyday language... -
Scary Stories: A Tribute to Terror by Curt Tuckfield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn all new collection of original stories and art that pays tribute to the work of Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell... -
Where the Red Fern Grows with Connections by Wilson Rawls
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsConnections: The pine of Akoya (Japanese folk tale) / retold by Rafe Martin --The Christmas hunt (short story) / by Borden Deal --Him (novel extract) from Bambi: a life in the woods / by Felix Salten --Hunting yarns / compiled by Kemp P... -
Hauff's Fairy Tales by Wilhelm Hauff
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWilhelm Hauff (1802-1827) was a German poet and novelist. Considering his brief life, he was an extraordinarily prolific writer. The freshness and originality of his talent, his inventiveness, and his genial humour have won him a high place among the southern German prose writers of the early nineteenth century. In 1820, he began to study at the University of Tübingen... -
A Beatrix Potter Treasury by Beatrix Potter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTen of Beatrix Potter?s most popular tales are brought together in this beautiful jacketed hardcover treasury. The tales trace the life of Beatrix Potter from her first publication in of The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1902 to her later tales set around her farm, Hill Top. A wonderful illustrated introduction provides background on Beatrix Potter and the people and places that inspired her writing... -
The Man Who Was Magic by Paul Gallico
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA stranger comes to the city of Mageia and challenges its inhabitants with a new kind of magic - a magic that restores innocence and faith... -
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsFrances, one of children's best-loved characters for over 30 years, now springs to life even more in Bread and Jam for Frances,beautifully reillustrated in sparkling full color by Lillian Hoban. In this memorable story, Frances decides that bread and jam are all she wants to eat, and her understanding parents grant her wish'at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacktime... -
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The BFG / Matilda / George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWill be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee... -
Amelia Bedelia Helps Out by Peggy Parish
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA neighbor needs Amelia Bedelia's helping hands, so everyone's favorite housekeeper is off to Miss Emma's house for a day of work. She makes a merry mess, then feeds delectable desserts. Amelia shows her niece Effie Lou how to follow instructions to the letter as they dust the potato bugs and sew seeds... -
Sneetches are Sneetches: Learn About Same and Different by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere are funny words to read, easy activities to do, new things to learn, and funny stickers to make learning fun in this Dr. Seuss inspired activity book... -
Winter Term at Malory Towers by Pamela Cox, Enid Blyton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSusan is excited to be in charge of the winter concert, but Miss Tallant, a new teacher, has very strong ideas about it. And when she interferes in a midnight feast, they realise there's a spy in their midst...Categorized as:
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Secrets at Malory Towers by Pamela Cox, Enid Blyton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIf you come to the garden shed at 12p.m., everything will be revealed: Daffy's latest naughty prank, what Mam'zelle found in her handbag and Alice's amazing secret. The sixth form are in for a shock...Categorized as:
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Alice in Wonderland: Based on the Motion Picture Directed by Tim Burton by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes a magical re-imagining of one of the most beloved stories of all time...Categorized as:
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Anatole by Eve Titus
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAnatole is a most honorable mouse. When he realizes that humans are upset by mice sampling their leftovers, he is shocked! He must provide for his beloved family--but he is determined to find a way to earn his supper. And so he heads for the tasting room at the Duvall Cheese Factory. On each cheese, he leaves a small note--"good," "not so good," "needs orange peel"--and signs his name... -
Elevul Dima dintr-a şaptea vol. 1 & 2 by Mihail Drumeş
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTinerii traiesc intens si "nu pot iubi decât vesnic", au pudori, îndrazneli si politeturi retro, se îndragostesc fulgerator, vorbesc pretios, fac declaratii pasionale, juraminte si gesturi de viata si de moarte, cad în genunchi, saruta fotografii, ameninta cu sinuciderea.. -
Write to Kill by Daniel Pennac
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsBenjamin Malaussene is a downtrodden publisher at Vendetta Press. Treated as a scapegoat by Queen Zabo, the redoubtable doyenne of publishing, he has finally had enough. After one row too many with her, he resigns, only to have Zabo offer him a starring role. All he has to do is impersonate the world's best-loved but hitherto anonymous author, J.L.B... -
Her Benny by Silas Kitto Hocking
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis book is a little gem. It was first published in 1880 by a Cornish Minister who upped sticks to bang his drum up in the 'grim North', ( including 3 years in Liverpool, which is where this story is primarily set )... -
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Maurice Sendak's Really Rosie Starring the Nutshell Kids by Maurice Sendak
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis sturdily bound paperback contains the script of the TV special Really Rosie, the text of the four Nutshell Library volumes], and music arranged for easy piano and guitar chords for the seven Carole King songs from the program].A delight for TV fans of all ages.' 'Language Arts... -
The Complete Works of Thomas Hardy (Illustrated) by Thomas Hardy, Prometheus Classics
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis collection gathers together the works by Thomas Hardy in a single, convenient, high quality, and extremely low priced Kindle volume! This book contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! Novels Desperate Remedies [1871] Under the Greenwood Tree [1872] A Pair of Blue Eyes [1873] Far from the Madding Crowd [1874] The Hand of Ethelberta [1876] The... -
In a People House by Theo LeSieg, Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsWhen a spunky mouse invites a passing bird to see what's inside a People House, chaos ensues while beginning readers learn the names of 65 common household items—and that people are generally not pleased to find mice and birds in their houses! A super simple, delightfully silly introduction to objects around the home—from none other than Dr... -
Тіні забутих предків та інші твори by Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky, Михайло Коцюбинський
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsЧитачам пропонується збірка творів видатного вітчизняного прозаїка Михайла Михайловича Коцюбинського (1864–1913), серед яких повість “Тіні забутих предків” — безперечний шедевр української літератури.Видання адресоване широкому загалу шанувальників класичної літератури... -
The Swiss Family Robinson by Chris Tait, Johann David Wyss
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it’s an irresistible tale of ingenuity...Categorized as:
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Little Fur Family by Margaret Wise Brown
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCuddle up with this timeless, beloved classic from Margaret Wise Brown and Garth Williams. The entire book is bound in soft and cozy imitation fur and packaged in a keepsake box!Little Fur Family tells the story of a little fur child's day in the woods with his family. The day ends when his big fur parents tuck him in bed "all soft and warm," and sing him to sleep with a lovely bedtime song...
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