As Odysseus fights his way back home after the Trojan War he has to endure harrowing ordeals & adventures & even when he returns to Ithaca his troubles are far from over. Acclaimed storytellers Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden bring the poetry of Homer to life & illustrator Christina Balit's stylised paintings give life to mortals & immortals alike.

Includes:: two full-length CDs of the story read by the authors. A Barefoot Books Feature Title for 2012. Writing & illustration true to ancient style while still feeling exciting & modern. Deals with themes of love war power mortality friendship nature & self. Features a clever protagonist using his wits to navigate his way home.

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George Beard & Harold Hutchins present the sensational saga of two silly caveboys named Ook & Gluk. Ook & Gluk have a pretty awesome life growing up together in Caveland Ohio in 500 001C
- even though theyre always getting in trouble with their nasty leader Big Chief Goppernopper. But Ook & Gluks idyllic life takes a turn for the terrible when an evil corporation from th future invades their quiet town.
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The story of the wooden puppet who learns goodness & becomes a real boy is famous the world over & has been familiar in English for over a century. From the moment Joseph the carpenter carves a puppet that can walk & talk this wildly inventive fantasy takes Pinocchio through countless adventures in the course of which his nose grows whenever he tells a lie he is turned into a donkey & is swallowed by a dogfish before he gains real happiness. This new translation does full justice to the vibrancy & wit of Collodis original. Far more sophisticated funny & hard-hitting than the many abridged versions (and the sentimentalized film) of the story would suggest Ann Lawson Lucass translation captures the complexity of Collodis word-play slapstick humour & immediacy of dialogue. An adult reader will recognize social & political satire & the invaluable introduction & notes illuminate the cultural traditions on which Collodi drew. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more. ...

Told in lively comic-strip style this book relates eleven colourful action-packed tales about Robin & his merry men. Read how Robin becomes an outlaw gets a ducking from Little John & encounters a disguised Maid Marian in the forest; enjoy the stories of Much the Millers Son Friar Tuck Allan-a-Dale Sir Richard of Leigh & the golden arrow. Meet Robins sworn enemy Sir Guy of Gisborne witness his visit from King Richard & see Robin fire his final arrow. ...

This is a new title in Young Reading Series Two" based on the tales of Englands most famous outlaw & part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at children whose reading ability & confidence allows them to tackle longer & more complex stories. The outlaw Robin hood is determined to stop the evil Sheriff of Nottingham from bribing his way to becoming King. He sets out to steal the Sheriffs treasure
- by winning an archery competition & becoming one the Sheriffs chief guard. But when his gang are all captured will Robin be able to save them from the hangmans noose? It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly who is Principal Lecturer in education & an early reading specialist from Roehampton University."
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Michael Maloney reads Daniel Defoes timeless tale of a man who has to use all his own skills to survive alone on an isl&. Robinson Crusoe has a great desire to see the world & against his fathers wishes goes to sea. After surviving a terrible shipwreck however Robinson Crusoe discovers he is the only person on a deserted island far from any shipping routes or rescue. Using tools salvaged from the ship & with only the ships dog & cats for company Crusoe builds a dwelling & a search reveals a plentiful supply of food. For nearly twenty-three years he lives without any human company
- until one Friday when he discovers he is not alone... The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" is a classic tale of adventure & survival."
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A colonel receives five seeds in the mail-and dies within weeks. A young bride disappears immediately after her wedding. An old hat & a Christmas goose are the only clues to a stolen jewel. A son is accused of his fathers murder. These mysteries-and many more-are brought to the house on Baker Street where detective Sherlock Holmes resides. No case is too tricky for the worlds most famous sleuth & his incredible powers of deduction. This gripping collection

Includes:: many of the famous cases-and great strokes of brilliance-that make the legendary detective one of fictions most popular creations. Included in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes are A Scandal in Bohemia " " The Red-Headed League " "A Case of Identity " " The Boscombe Valley Mystery " " The Five Orange Pips " " The Man with the Twisted Lip " " The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle " " The Adventure of the Speckled Band " " The Adventure of the Engineers Thumb " " The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor " " The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet " & " The Adventure of the Copper Beeches.""

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Its elementary dear readers: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the greatest collection of detective stories ever written. Penned by Arthur Conan Doyle they first introduced the magical & eccentric Holmes to the readers of The Strand Magazine. In his consulting room at 221B Baker Street the master sleuth receives a stream of desperate clients all with baffling & bizarre puzzles for him to solve--and thanks to his intuition & logic he never fails to crack the case. The worlds greatest works of literature are now available in these beautiful keepsake volumes. Bound in real cloth & featuring gilt edges & ribbon markers these beautifully produced books are a wonderful way to build a handsome library of classic literature. These are the essential novels that belong in every home. Theyll transport readers to imaginary worlds & provide excitement entertainment & enlightenment for years to come. All of these novels feature attractive illustrations & have an unequalled period feel that will grace the library the bedside table or bureau. ...

Out of his smoke-filled rooms in Baker Street stalks a figure to cause the criminal classes to quake in their boots & rush from their dens of inequity.. . The twelve mysteries gathered in this first collection of Sherlock Holmes & Dr Watsons adventures reveal the brilliant consulting detective at the height of his powers. Problems involving a man with a twisted lip a fabulous blue carbuncle & five orange pips tax Sherlock Holmes intellect alongside some of his most famous cases including A Scandal in Bohemia & The Red-Headed League. ...

Following Sterlings spectacularly successful launch of its childrens classic novels (240 000 books in print to date) comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts." The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. " Classic Starts" treats the worlds beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at an incomparable price. No child is too young to appreciate the amazing deductive powers of the worlds smartest detective. These easy-to-read Sherlock Holmes stories provide the perfect introduction to the super sleuth & his friend & assistant Dr. Watson. Among the intriguing tales: "A Scandal in Bohemia " Holmess first encounter with the mysterious Irene Adler; " The Red-Headed League"; " The Adventure of the Six Napoleons" & others." ...