A chance to meet Noddy's Toy Town friends one by one in this ongoing, collectable Noddy & Friends series. This time Mr Jumbo, Toy Town's trusty old elephant is having his turn.
Bohumil Hrabal (1914–97) has been ranked with Jaroslav Hašek, Karel Čapek, and Milan Kundera as among the greatest twentieth-century Czech writers. Hrabal's fiction blends tragedy with humor and explores the anguish of intellectuals and ordinary people alike from a slightly surreal perspective. Rambling On is a collection of stories set in Hrabal's Kersko that depicts the hilariously absurd atmosphere of a tiny cottage community in the heart of a forest in the middle of totalitarian Czechoslovakia. Several of these stories were rejected by the Communist censors during the 1970s; this first English translation features the original, uncensored versions.
About the Book Gifted is not just taking a mere though and mixing it with reality, it is finding what you do best and exploring the possibility on how far one can go. A young boy from the out skirts of New York in the mid-60s realized he had the one thing the Brotherhood and the Mafia would die to protect. Thus, putting a completely new twist in cat and mouse game; moreover, the Federal Bureau of Investigation had many clues, but could not piece it together. Therefore, the hunt was on to put the puzzle together. There are humor and a surprising twist as the clues are revealing in a flashback that will make you wonder. The young boy did not know anything about or even heard of Sherlock Holmesism and the theory of deduction, but he take has gift to a completely new level as the adventure continues.
In 'The Bear Family at Home, and How the Circus Came to Visit Them' by Curtis Dwight Wilbur, readers are immersed in a charming tale of a bear family navigating daily life, complete with unexpected visitors from the circus. Wilbur's writing style is delightful and engaging, perfect for capturing the imagination of both children and adults alike. The book falls within the genre of children's literature with a focus on anthropomorphic animals in domestic settings, making it a delightful and heartwarming read for all ages. The vivid descriptions and whimsical storytelling create a world that feels both familiar and magical, ensuring that readers will be transported into the bear family's enchanting world. Curtis Dwight Wilbur, known for his love of the natural world and storytelling, draws on his passion for animals and adventure to craft this delightful tale. His background as a conservationist and former Secretary of the Navy undoubtedly influenced the themes of family, community, and unexpected friendships found within the pages of this book. 'The Bear Family at Home' is a perfect recommendation for anyone seeking a charming and uplifting story that celebrates the joys of home and the magic of unexpected encounters.
Brian Falkner delivers in this sci-fi thriller with a Da Vinci Code twist! It begins with a book. The most boring book in the world. A book so boring no one could ever read it—the perfect place to hide a dangerous secret. When best friends Luke and Tommy volunteer to help move books from their library's basement to higher ground during a quick-rising flood, they discover the only surviving copy of the world's most boring book: Leonardo's River, lost for over a hundred years. Mysteriously connected to Leonardo da Vinci, the book is worth millions, so Luke and Tommy return that night to steal it. Unfortunately, they're not the only ones with that plan. . . . Brian Falkner, author of The Assault, Brain Jack, and The Tomorrow Code, weaves another page-turning thriller full of heart-pounding action--this time, with a secret from Leonardo da Vinci that could determine the fate of history. Hand this to a reluctant boy reader or any reader who loves action and mystery. "Falkner delivers a thriller that melds humor, danger and history. . . . The result is an entertaining mystery with plenty of enjoyable twists and turns." —Publishers Weekly "[The Project] reads like an action movie, with plenty of chases, explosions, and by-a-hair escapes." —School Library Journal
Everyone knew the old Crawley house was haunted. What if everyone was right? They say the Crawley house is haunted, but Luke King knows better. When his brother comes home claiming the ghost attacked him, Luke vows to prove it all Noah's overactive imagination. What Luke finds will transform himself and his Amish district forever. After discovering the truth of her best friend, Salome's disappearance, Susie Zook is haunted by her mistakes. If only she had spoken up, Salome might still be alive. But when Salome's killer returns, Susie vows to protect her home and family, even if she must commit a terrible crime. With two women's lives in the balance, ghosts of the past collide with sins of the present in this suspenseful Amish mystery novel. Can Luke protect the woman he loves? Will Susie forgive her best friend's killer? Find out in Haunted, Book 2 of the Amish Mystery series. If you love Amish mysteries with suspense, a touch of romance and the chill of a restless ghost, start reading Haunted today!
A highly popular British author of stories, poems and educational books for children, Enid Blyton produced numerous series that have remained worldwide bestsellers since the 1930s. Her works largely consist of mystery or adventure stories, as well as tales that take place in schools and the circus. Her ‘Famous Five’, ‘Secret Seven’, ‘Five Find-Outers’ and ‘Malory Towers’ are enduring classics of children’s literature. They feature clearly delineated good and bad characters, while constructing exciting plots that illustrate traditional moral lessons. Blyton’s vocabulary and prose style are simple and highly accessible for beginning readers. This eBook presents the largest collection of Blyton’s work ever compiled in a single edition, with numerous illustrations, rare texts and informative introductions. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Blyton’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * All of the major novels, with individual contents tables * The complete ‘Famous Five’, ‘Secret Seven’, ‘Five Find-Outers’ and ‘Malory Towers’ books * Rare ‘Secret Seven’ short stories, digitised here for the first time * Wishing-Chair and Amelia Jane Stories available in no other collection * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork (when the illustrator’s work is no longer held in copyright) * Blyton’s poetry collection * Features the fully-illustrated autobiography – available here for the first time in digital publishing * Ordering of texts into chronological order and series Please visit the Delphi website for a full contents list CONTENTS: The Famous Five Books Five on a Treasure Island (1942) Five Go Adventuring Again (1943) Five Run Away Together (1944) Five Go to Smuggler’s Top (1945) Five Go Off in a Caravan (1946) Five on Kirrin Island Again (1947) Five Go Off to Camp (1948) Five Get into Trouble (1949) Five Fall into Adventure (1950) Five on a Hike Together (1951) Five Have a Wonderful Time (1952) Five Go Down to the Sea (1953) Five Go to Mystery Moor (1954) Five Have Plenty of Fun (1955) Five on a Secret Trail (1956) Five Go to Billycock Hill (1957) Five Get into a Fix (1958) Five on Finniston Farm (1960) Five Go to Demon’s Rocks (1961) Five Have a Mystery to Solve (1962) Five are Together Again (1963) Famous Five Short Stories The Secret Seven Books The Secret Seven (1949) Secret Seven Adventure (1950) Well Done Secret Seven (1951) Secret Seven on the Trail (1952) Go Ahead Secret Seven (1953) Good Work Secret Seven (1954) Secret Seven Win Through (1955) Three Cheers Secret Seven (1956) Secret Seven Mystery (1957) Puzzle for the Secret Seven (1958) Secret Seven Fireworks (1959) Good Old Secret Seven (1960) Shock for the Secret Seven (1961) Look Out Secret Seven (1962) Fun for the Secret Seven (1963) Secret Seven Short Stories Malory Towers Series First Term at Malory Towers (1946) Second Form at Malory Towers (1947) Third Year at Malory Towers (1948) Upper Fourth at Malory Towers (1949) In the Fifth at Malory Towers (1950) Last Term at Malory Towers (1951) The Adventure Series The Five Find-Outers Books Wishing-Chair Series The Amelia Jane Books The Family Series The Farm Series The Circus Series St. Clare’s Series Mr. Twiddle Books The Faraway Tree Series Mister Meddle Books The Naughtiest Girl Books The Barney Mysteries The Secret Series The Six Cousins Books The Poetry Book Child Whispers (1923) Other Books 48 more books - too many to list The Autobiography The Story of My Life (1952)