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Sense and sensibility
(B. Tauchnitz, 1864) Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility is the first novel by the English author Jane Austen, published in 1811. It was published anonymously; By A Lady appears on the title page where the author's name might have been. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne as they come of age.
Peter pan in kensington garden
(Pearson PLC, Penguin Group, Ladybird Books, 1906-05-02) J . M . B A R R I E
"Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens" is a children's novel by J.M. Barrie, first published in 1906. It is an expansion of the character Peter Pan, who was first introduced in Barrie's play "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up." In this story, Peter Pan is depicted as a baby who has run away from home and lives in Kensington Gardens, a park in London. The novel explores his adventures among the fairies and other magical creatures of the Gardens. Unlike the more familiar "Peter Pan" story that focuses on Neverland, this book is set in the real-world setting of the Gardens and features a different, more whimsical narrative. The story delves into themes of childhood innocence, the allure of eternal youth, and the magical interplay between reality and fantasy. Barrie's writing style combines whimsical prose with rich illustrations, offering a charming and imaginative tale about the adventures of Peter Pan before he meets Wendy and the other Lost Boys.
Five go to billycock hill
(Hodder and Stoughton, 1957) Enid Blyton
Five Go to Billycock Hill is the sixteenth novel in the Famous Five series by Enid Blyton. It was first published in 1957
Charlie and the chocolate factory
(Penguin Books, 1964) Roald Dahl
The story follows a young boy named Charlie Bucket who wins a golden ticket to tour the mysterious chocolate factory of the eccentric Willy Wonka. Inside, Charlie and other children encounter Wonka's magical inventions and face moral lessons as they tour the fantastical factory.
Charlie and the chocolate factory
(Alfred A. Knopf, 1964) Roald Dahl
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" follows the story of a young boy named Charlie Bucket who wins a golden ticket to tour the mysterious chocolate factory of the eccentric chocolatier, Willy Wonka. Along with four other children, Charlie embarks on a magical and sometimes perilous journey through Wonka's fantastical factory. Filled with whimsy, humor, and moral lessons, the book takes readers on an unforgettable adventure through a world of candy and imagination.
The arabian nights
(Grosset & Dunlap, 1977) E. Goodnow
"Arabian Nights" by Earle Goodnow is a retelling of the classic collection of Middle Eastern folktales known as "One Thousand and One Nights" or "The Arabian Nights." Goodnow's version seeks to capture the magic and intrigue of the original stories while presenting them in a modern, accessible format. The book features a selection of well-known tales such as "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," reimagined with vivid descriptions and engaging narratives. Through these stories, readers are transported to a fantastical world of adventure, romance, and moral lessons, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the Arabian Nights tradition.
The BFG
(Puffin books, 1984) Roald Dahl
Sophie, a ten-year-old girl living in a London orphanage, is often awake at the "witching hour", due to having insomnia. One night, she sorts some mail and shouts at some men causing trouble in a nearby alleyway. Later, she sees an elderly Giant Man outside her window, who captures her and takes her to his home in Giant Country. He explains that he lets Sophie stay with him and must not be allowed to reveal the existence of giants.
Treasure island
(Addison Wesley Longman Limited and Penguin Books Ltd, 2000) ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
This is the story of a young boy named Jim Hawkins who finds a pirate map of a treasure island. He and his friends go off to the island in the hope of finding the treasure, but there is mutiny on their ship. Foxton Readers are a series of carefully graded books aimed at ESL / EAL learners of beginner to advanced levels. They are based on a comprehensive grammar and vocabulary framework to match each ability level and to ensure each learner progresses. They are not only suitable for ESL / EAL learners but can also be used with native speakers of primary school age
Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone
(Warner, 2001) Jk Rowling
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone introduces readers to Harry Potter, an orphaned boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard. As he begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry discovers a magical world filled with wonder, danger, and new friends. Alongside his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, Harry uncovers the secret of the Philosopher's Stone, a legendary artifact that grants eternal life. This enchanting tale blends fantasy, adventure, and the journey of self-discovery, setting the stage for an epic saga.
Charlie and the chocolate factory
(Pearson Education, 2001) Roald Dahl
Charlie Bucket finds a Golden Ticket which wins him a whole day at Willie Wonka's chocolate factory in this captivating favourite by Roald Dahl
The gospel according to Harry Potter: spirituality in the stories of the world's most famous seeker
(Westminster John Knox Press, 2002) Connie Neal
In a book that is sure to delight Harry Potter fans and spiritual seekers alike, author and Potter enthusiast Connie Neal dives into the Harry Potter series looking for the Christian Gospel. Does she find it? Yes! In this, her exploration of J.K. RowlingвЂ™s created world of magic and mystery, Neal enumerates more than fifty ''Potteran'' themes that can be seen as glimmers of the Gospel. With an arsenal of charming allusions and parallels, Neal persuasively demonstrates that Harry Potter need not be rejected as a threat to the Christian faith, as some have claimed. Rather, she finds, the lessons in Harry Potter not only echo many of the stories in the Bible but also reinforce the central messages of Christianity. Written accessibly in short three- to four-page chapters, NealвЂ™s The Gospel According to Harry Potter is both a much-needed stroke of interpretive genius and a fascinating reflection on our timeвЂ™s most popular literary series. This is a must-read for everyone intrigued by the Harry Potter phenomenon!
Looking for Alaska
(Dutton Children's Books, 2005) John Green
Sixteen-year-old Miles' first year at Culver Creek Preparatory School in Alabama includes good friends and great pranks, but is defined by the search for answers about life and death after a fatal car crash.
The lightning thief
(Disney-Hyperion, 2005) Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse-Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy's mom finds out, she knows it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he needs to go to the one place where he'll be safe. An adventure ensues, combining Greek mythology and modern times, as Percy and his friends go on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt.
The kite runner
(Riverhead Book, 2005) Khaled Hosseini
An epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy to the atrocities of the present. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption, and it is also about the power of fathers over sons-their love, their sacrifices, their lies
The Alchemist's Apprentice
(Ace Books, 2007) Dave Duncan
Working non-stop to make astrology calculations and master arcane magic, young swordsman Alfeo Zeno, an apprentice to legendary clairvoyant Nostradamus, seeks to clear his master's name when the seer is falsely accused of murdering a high-ranking noble in order to fulfill one of his prophecies
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
(Amulet Books, 2007) Jeff Kinney
Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they?The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate toIt’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, “Just don’t expect me to be all ‘Dear Diary’ this and ‘Dear Diary’ that.” Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things. Since its launch in May 2004 on Funbrain.com, the Web version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been viewed by 20 million unique online readers. This year, it is averaging 70,000 readers a day
Diary of a wimpy kid
(Thorndike Press, 2009) Jeff Kinney
Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school
To kill a mockingbird
(Harper Collins, 2010) Harper Lee
"Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel—a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with rich humor and unswerving honesty the irrationality of adult attitudes toward race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence, and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina and quiet heroism of one man's struggle for justice—but the weight of history will only tolerate so much. One of the best-loved classics of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has earned many dis-tinctions since its original publication in 1960. It has won the Pulitzer Prize, been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, and been made into an enormously popular movie. It was also named the best novel of the twentieth
Black milk
(Viking, 2011) Alif shafak
"Black Milk: Imagining Slavery in the Visual Cultures of Brazil and America" explores the representation and cultural memory of slavery through visual art in Brazil and the United States. The book examines how artists from both countries have depicted the experiences and legacies of slavery, focusing on the ways these visual representations shape contemporary understandings of racial and historical identity. Through a comparative analysis, it delves into the complexities of how slavery is visualized and remembered in different cultural contexts, revealing the intersections of history, memory, and artistic expression.
Oliver twist
(Magic Wagon, 2011) Charles Dickens; Lisa Mullarkey; Howard McWilliam
"Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens is a classic novel following the harrowing journey of a young orphan named Oliver who escapes from poverty and mistreatment. Set in Victorian England, the story reveals the harsh realities of child labour, crime, and social injustice. Oliver's quest for a better life brings him into contact with a range of colourful characters, including the benevolent Mr. Brownlow and the sinister Fagin. Through his trials and triumphs, Dickens critiques social inequality and highlights the possibility of redemption and compassion.

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