Jonathan Stroud meets Joseph Delaney (with a bit of Dickens). A darkly humorous and utterly gripping story of a time when demons roamed London's underworld
Jon Mayhew Livres
Cet auteur, résidant sur la péninsule de Wirral, puise son inspiration dans les marais menaçants de l'estuaire de la Dee. Son œuvre offre une perspective unique, mêlant le monde tangible à un sentiment de mystère et de sauvagerie. Il explore des thèmes profonds avec une voix distinctive qui captive les lecteurs. Le style d'écriture est à la fois accessible et stimulant.
A Rip-roaring, rib-tickling rollercoaster ride for fans of Mark Powers, Pamela Butchart and David Solomons.
Shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and nominated for the 2011 Branford Boase AwardUncle Montague's Tales of Terror meets Indiana Jones. Mortlock is macabre, darkly humorous, masterfully written and . . . brilliant. A superlative adventure peppered with deadly thrills and traditional death rhymes
Arabian Nights meets Indiana Jones (with a dash of Dickens). A superlative adventure packed with vengeful Djinni, flying carpets and a breathtaking race against time
A Tarnished Life
- 328pages
- 12 heures de lecture
An alcoholic close to death, Emma, a once beautiful woman with the promise of a bright future, lives the last few years of her life in a squalid basement room. In an attempt to banish loneliness, she takes comfort in recalling happier moments shared with loved ones, but is also forced to relive a series of disastrous relationships. This gripping family saga traces her story from childhood, life as a young woman in war-ravaged London, and a period of affluence and happiness filled with the desire of creating a family of her own. Her hopes are thwarted, and her marriage starts to fail. During this time, she forges a bond with a Scottish couple who bear the scars of a tragic past. Unable to cope with her disappointments, broken dreams, and a devastating revelation, inexorably she embarks on a spiral of self-destruction. Even the unwavering presence of the man who gave up everything for her cannot release her from the prison of her own making.
To encourage and engage reluctant readers, the language level of this series has been carefully controlled so struggling readers can get to grips with the language while still getting involved in the stories.
Romeo and Juliet
- 80pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Get to know one of literature's most famous couples, as they meet, fall in love, marry in secret and are then cruelly separated. A love story at its heart, this is also a tale of rivalry, revenge and bitter resentment. Get to know one of Shakespeare's most famous plays in this wonderful and engaging retelling.
Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops inFact: Level 17: Myths and Legends Kit
- 48pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Unravel ancient myths and legends from all over the world, and then weave your own classic story!TreeTops inFact is an exciting non-fiction series for children aged 711. Its range of subjects and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.
The Merchant of Venice
- 56pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Get acquainted with Shakespeare's classic tale of greed and revenge, in this light-hearted and amusing retelling. Bassanio is overjoyed when he finally gets to marry Portia. But, his happiness is short-lived when he is forced to defend his dear friend Antonio, who's in trouble with an old merchant - intent on getting his pound of flesh.