Follow the charismatic young Tom Sawyer as he navigates the winding riverbanks, dark caves, and idyllic small-town life of St. Petersburg. Packed with thrilling escapades, treasure hunts, and unforgettable characters, this timeless classic immerses readers in a whirlwind of boyhood adventures that will leave you laughing, on the edge of your seat, and yearning for more. Twain's witty prose and vivid storytelling make "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" an irresistible invitation to relive the magic of youth and embrace the thrilling spirit of adventure.Follow the charismatic young Tom Sawyer as he navigates the winding riverbanks, dark caves, and idyllic small-town life of St. Petersburg. Packed with thrilling escapades, treasure hunts, and unforgettable characters, this timeless classic immerses readers in a whirlwind of boyhood adventures that will leave you laughing, on the edge of your seat, and yearning for more. Twain's witty prose and vivid storytelling make "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" an irresistible invitation to relive the magic of youth and embrace the thrilling spirit of adventure.
THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER
Tom is a pauper. His father sends him onto the streets of London to beg for money every day. But Edward is a prince, the son of King Henry VIII, and he has everything. There is something very unusual about these boys: they are from different worlds, but they look the same. When they meet one day, a mistake puts each boy into the wrong life.Stanley Yelnats' family has a history of bad luck, so when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre (which isn't green and doesn't have a lake), it's not exactly a surprise.
Every day he and the other inmates are told to dig a hole each, five foot wide by five foot deep, reporting anything they find. Why? The evil warden claims that it builds character, but this is a lie. It's up to Stanley to dig up the truth.
A masterpiece of storytelling that combines sly humour with irresistible, page-turning writing.
A masterpiece of storytelling that combines sly humour with irresistible, page-turning writing.
This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches.
Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There's nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them. Her grandson listens closely to Grandmamma's stories—but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with The Grand High Witch herself!
Ideal for elementary or pre-intermediate learners of English looking to improve and practise their English. The book is filled with useful vocabulary that is carefully graded and easy to understand, it also comes with audio, so that you can listen to the story at the same time as reading.In the jungle of Southern India the Seeonee Wolf-Pack has a new cub. He is not a wolf - he is Mowgli, a human child, but he knows nothing of the world of men. He lives and hunts with his brothers the wolves. Baloo the bear and Baheera the panther are his friends and teachers. And Shere Khan, the man-eating tiger, is his enemy.Kipling's famous story of Mowgli's adventures in the jungle has been loved by young and old for more than a hundred years.
