Travel back in time to the days of the Roman Empire & join Tranio the son of an actor & his friend Livia the baker&s daughter in witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 Tranio like most Roman boys likes to watch whatever is going on tradesmen selling their goods ships unloading their exotic cargoes politicians making speeches in the forum But one hot August day a very different scene unfolds The ground begins to shake the sky to darken People run gasping for air Heading for the harbor Tranio & his friend Livia hide on a boat & witness one of the most terrifying moments in recorded history-the eruption of Mount Vesuvius & the destruction of their beloved city Pompeii ...

His mother is now serving a life sentence for her husband's murder Max's mission to learn the truth about his family takes him on an thrilling journey from London to the horrors of the terrifying Shadow Island in central America Escapology is dangerous but not nearly as dangerous as real life 288 pages none Adam Paul ...

A gripping & heartfelt war story from War Horse author & former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo Turned away by his own son Cessie's long-lost grandfather finds himself in the place he fears most
- a nursing home called Shangri-La Only Cessie loves him & is determined to help him escape & unravel the truth of his past A past that comes to him only in glimpses
- a lifeboat a tin of condensed milk a terrifying night on the beaches of Dunkirk in World War II -----Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo needs no introduction He is one of the most successful children's authors in the country loved by children teachers & parents alike Michael has written more than forty books for children including the global hit War Horse which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011 Several of his other stories have been adapted for screen & stage including My Friend Walter Why the Whales Came & Kensuke's Kingdom Michael has won the Whitbread Award the Smarties Award the Circle of Gold Award the Children's Book Award & has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times He started the charity Farms for City Children in 1976 with his wife Clare aimed at relieving the poverty of experience many young children feel in inner city & urban areas Michael is also a patron of over a dozen other charities Living in Devon listening to Mozart & working with children have provided Michael with the ideas & incentive to write his stories He spends half his life mucking out sheds with the children feeding sheep or milking cows; the other half he spends dreaming up & writing stories for children For me the greater part of writing is daydreaming dreaming the dream of my story until it hatches out
- the writing down of it I always find hard But I love finishing it then holding the book in my hand & sharing my dream with my readers Michael received an OBE in December 2006 for his services to literature


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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Few stories of triumph have emerged from the Holocaust but Escape from Sobibor is one such story depicting the events that led to a mass escape from one of the Nazis& most notorious death camps Oscar-winner Alan Arkin Golden Globe-nominated Joanna Pacula & cult favourite Rutger Hauer head an outstanding international cast in this acclaimed story of overwhelming courage under harrowing conditions Expertly directed by Jack Gold this Golden Globe-winning drama is featured here as a br&-new remaster from the original film materials Actors Alan Arkin Joanna Pacula Rutger Hauer Hartmut Becker Jack Shepherd Directors Jack Gold Format PALRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 1 ...

It's not easy sharing a flat Especially when you're 95 years old Change is afoot at Sunset Grove retirement home & its residents aren't impressed Under threat from falling masonry best friends Irma & Siiri are forced out of their home to negotiate twenty-first-century living in the centre of Helsinki Their new surroundings throw up an endless number of daily challenges from caring for the ailing Anna-Lisa to the mystery of which of the many remotes controls the TV The pair are joined by growing numbers of friends in their flat-share & their new close-quarters living raises some unexpected questions As the Lavender Ladies begin to dig a little deeper they find themselves following a trail of corruption deceit & intimidation that might just lead them to their own front door The Lavender Ladies must steel themselves for what is set to be their most dangerous case yet Escape from Sunset Grove is the second hilarious & heartwarming crime caper in Minna Lindgren's Lavender Ladies trilogy ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Escape From The Third Reich is the true story of heroism during the atrocities that preceded WWII Knowing the Germans were about to set up death camps the Chinese Consul in Vienna issued exit visas to thousands of Jews against the instruction of his superiors risking his own life & career The Nazis were quick to punish any defiance of their orders & it became a race against time to avoid capture & death Actors Anthony Hickox Markus Von Lingen David Lipper Format PALLanguage English Region Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 1 ...

The beginning of the end is here! The final piece to the Wonderland trilogy brings the powerful story of Calie Liddle full circle Her infant daughter was taken from her arms & brought into the realm of madness Now Calie must re-enter the one place she has tried for so long to escape The moment of truth has arrived as the girl who became a woman now sets out to become a hero Now the one person who can prevent pure insanity from escaping into this world must now find a way to defeat madness itself! ...

The beginning of the end is here The final piece to the Wonderland trilogy brings the powerful story of Calie Liddle full circle Her infant daughter was taken from her arms & brought into the realm of madness Now Calie must re-enter the one place she has tried for so long to escape The moment of truth has arrived as the girl who became a woman now sets out to become a hero The one person who can prevent pure insanity from escaping into this world must now find a way to defeat madness itself The final chapter of the most intense riveting & addictive comic book series you have read in years has arrived & this time around there may be no escaping Wonderland ...

You will need all your endurance & dexterity to escape an old fort lost in the sea by passing all its obstacles & beating the trial Team up with your friends or family gather all the clues & keys to solve the final enigma Be careful! If you dont make it out on time you will be imprisoned! Features -Personalize your gaming experience by customizing your character & team Challenging reflection trials like the Maze or the Mummy will put your brain cells to a hard test You will need to use your dexterity to triumph over intense skill mini-games like Rodeo Dino & Car Wars Strength trials like Excalibur & the Punching-Ball will ask you to surpass yourself Playing with friends & family has never been so easy & fun! Split screen is available on various mini-games for an enhanced multiplayer experience ...

You will need all your endurance & dexterity to escape an old fort lost in the sea by passing all its obstacles & beating the trial Team up with your friends or family gather all the clues & keys to solve the final enigma Be careful! If you dont make it out on time you will be imprisoned! Features -Personalize your gaming experience by customizing your character & team Challenging reflection trials like the Maze or the Mummy will put your brain cells to a hard test You will need to use your dexterity to triumph over intense skill mini-games like Rodeo Dino & Car Wars Strength trials like Excalibur & the Punching-Ball will ask you to surpass yourself Playing with friends & family has never been so easy & fun! Split screen is available on various mini-games for an enhanced multiplayer experience ...