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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This is the classic story of social justice & outrageous cunning. Robin Hood champion of the poor & oppressed stands against the cruel power of Prince John & the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men he remains determined to outwit his enemies. ...

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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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." ...

A classic adventure story for children who have just started to read alone. Sinbad is the most fearless sailor on the seven seas facing trolls giants whales & wild storms on his adventures. But is his luck about to run out? Vibrantly illustrated by Paddy Mounter. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. ...

George Beard & Harold Hutchins are two amazing kids. Not only did they create Captain Underpants but they've saved the world five times! Now George & Harold bring you an all new superhero who's faster than a speeding stroller more powerful than diaper rash & able to leap tall buildings without making poopy stinkers. Meet Super Diaper Baby
- the most powerful peewee to ever pack a punch. George & Harold's brand new superhero is sure to make kids laugh until drink comes out of their noses.
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