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A night in terror tower
(2015)
Sue and her brother Eddie are visiting London when they run into a little problem. They can't find their tour group. Still, there's no reason to panic. No way their tour guide would just leave them. All alone. In a gloomy old prison tower. No way they'd get locked inside. After dark. With those eerie sounds. And a strange dark figure who wants them ... dead
Alice's in wonderland
(book world, 2024-07-27) Lewis Carroll
Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a whimsical and chaotic world called Wonderland. There, she encounters a series of peculiar characters, including the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. Throughout her adventures, she navigates bizarre situations and nonsensical logic. Ultimately, Alice realizes that Wonderland is a dream and wakes up back in the real world.
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.
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
(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
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.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
(Penguin Random House, 2021) Jeff Kinney
In 2007, Diary of a Wimpy Kid was published, introducing readers to Greg Heffley and his family, his best friend Rowley Jefferson, and the dreaded Cheese Touch.More than 250 million copies later, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has become a beloved book all around the world, and now, for the first time ever, Greg's diary-um, make that journal-is coming to life in a full-color, 3D animated Disney+ production.Whether you're meeting Greg for the first time or you're a lifelong fan of Jeff Kinney's hilarious series, you'll love diving into the Wimpy Kid universe
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
Diary of a wimpy kid
(horndike Press Large Print, Waterville, Maine, 2017) Jeff Kinney
While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future
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
Great expectations
(Sterling, 2024-07-27) Charles Dickens
"Great Expectations" is a novel by Charles Dickens that follows the life of Pip, an orphan who grows up in 19th-century England. The story begins with Pip living with his sister and her husband, Joe Gargery, a blacksmith. His life changes dramatically when he helps an escaped convict named Magwitch. Later, Pip is invited to the home of the wealthy but eccentric Miss Havisham, where he meets and falls in love with her beautiful but cold ward, Estella. Pip’s fortunes take a turn when he learns that he has come into a large fortune from an unknown benefactor and is to be groomed as a gentleman in London. He assumes Miss Havisham is behind the benefaction and that she intends for him to marry Estella. As Pip matures, he learns that his true benefactor is Magwitch, the convict he helped years earlier. This revelation forces Pip to confront his own values and the true nature of his expectations. The novel explores themes of social class, ambition, and personal growth, culminating in Pip's realization that true greatness comes from moral integrity and self-awareness rather than wealth and social status.
Great expectations
(Sterling, 2024-07-27) Charles Dickens
"Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is a novel that follows the life of an orphan named Pip. The story begins with Pip living with his sister and her husband in rural England. One day, Pip encounters an escaped convict named Magwitch and helps him, an act that sets off a series of events that dramatically alter his life. Pip later learns that he has a mysterious benefactor who is funding his education and transformation into a gentleman. He initially believes that this benefactor is Miss Havisham, a wealthy but eccentric woman, and that he is destined to marry her ward, Estella, with whom he is infatuated. However, as Pip matures, he discovers that his true benefactor is actually Magwitch, the convict he once helped. As Pip navigates the complexities of wealth, social status, and personal growth, he grapples with issues of identity and morality. The novel explores themes of class, ambition, and redemption, culminating in Pip’s realization that true gentility comes from kindness and integrity rather than social standing or wealth.
Harry Potter
(Scholastic, Inc., 2021-07-27) J. K. Rowling
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry returns to Hogwarts for his second year, where the school is plagued by mysterious attacks that petrify students. With the help of his friends Ron and Hermione, Harry uncovers the legend of the Chamber of Secrets, a hidden chamber created by Salazar Slytherin. The attacks are linked to the heir of Slytherin, who turns out to be Tom Riddle, a former student and the young version of the dark wizard Voldemort. Harry discovers that the chamber houses a dangerous monster, which he confronts and defeats, saving the school and its students.
Harry Potter
(Bloomsbury, 2015-01-01) J K Rowling
"Harry Potter: The Complete Collection" is a compilation of J.K. Rowling's beloved seven-book series that chronicles the life and adventures of a young wizard, Harry Potter. The story begins with Harry discovering his magical heritage and attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Over the course of the series, Harry, along with his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, faces numerous challenges, battles dark forces, and uncovers profound truths about friendship, bravery, and the fight against evil. Central to the series is Harry's struggle against the dark wizard Voldemort, whose quest for immortality and domination poses a grave threat to the wizarding world. Through a blend of fantasy, mystery, and coming-of-age themes, the collection explores the power of love, sacrifice, and the journey to self-discovery.
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
(Pottermore Publishing, 2021) J.k. Rowling
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play received its world premiere in London’s West End on 30th July 2016. It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.
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.
Harry Potter and The prisoner Of Azkaban (UK)
(Bloomsbury, 2014) J K Rowling
"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," the third book in J.K. Rowling's acclaimed series, follows young wizard Harry Potter during his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This year, Harry learns that Sirius Black, a dangerous prisoner, has escaped from the infamous Azkaban prison and is believed to be hunting him. Amidst new classes, magical creatures, and Quidditch matches, Harry uncovers hidden truths about his past and Sirius Black’s true intentions. Themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of justice are explored, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that changes Harry's understanding of his world."
Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone
(Spark, 2014) J.K.Rowlling
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Imagination and the arts in C.S. Lewis : journeying to Narnia and other worlds
(University of Missouri Press, Columbia, 2011-07) Peter J. Schakel
Imagination has long been regarded as central to C. S. Lewis’s life and to his creative and critical works, but this is the first study to provide a thorough analysis of his theory of imagination, including the different ways he used the word and how those uses relate to each other. Peter Schakel begins by concentrating on the way reading or engaging with the other arts is an imaginative activity. He focuses on three books in which imagination is the central theme—Surprised by Joy, An Experiment in Criticism, and The Discarded Image—and shows the important role of imagination in Lewis’s theory of education. He then examines imagination and reading in Lewis’s fiction, concentrating specifically on the Chronicles of Narnia, the most imaginative of his works.