Each volume in the Collector's Library" series has a specially commissioned Afterword brief biography of the author & a further reading list. The Afterword for this edition of is by Ned Halley. Set in Scotland in 1751 " Kidnapped" tells of how young David Balfour orphaned & betrayed by his uncle Ebenezer who should have been his guardian is kidnapped & falls in with Alan Breck the unscrupulous but heroic champion of the Jacobite cause. The novel revolves around their friendship & their differences suggesting a metaphor for Scotland itself. Modern critics see the novel as more than a boy's adventure yarn; at the heart of it lies what Henry James described as the 'really excellent' chapters of the flight in the heather that raise the novel to greatness." ...

How to become an Undercover Pirate...1) Have a pirate captain as your ancient ancestor 2) Find a message in a bottle & a magic gold doubloon 3) Get whisked back in time to join a pirate crew 4) When you get home DONT TELL ANYONE. Remember
- youre undercover! A fearsome encounter with enemy ships leads to a huge sea battle. When the smoke clears Sam realises Charlie has vanished. Could his crewmate have been kidnapped? Its Sam Silver to the rescue!
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Harper Collins is proud to present its new range of best-loved essential classics. 'I have seen wicked men & fools a great many of both; & I believe they both get paid in the end; but the fools first.' Orphaned as a young teenager Lowlander David Balfour's only relative is his guardian & uncle Ebenezer. Ill-thought of & disliked by many it's not long before Ebenezer betrays his nephew & David finds himself trapped aboard a ship. He soon strikes up a friendship with fugitive stranger & Scottish Highlander Alan Breck & becomes embroiled in the fierce Jacobite struggle against English rule. A tale of high-seas adventure loyalty & fighting the complex relationship between Alan & David stops Stevenson's novel from becoming 'just' a boys adventure novel. ...

Encourage children to cook & they will learn both to eat well & healthily. Part of any childs education & creative development cooking is a lesson in chemistry maths biology & art
- it also means you have willing young chefs in the kitchen. Dispel fads & picky eating & ensure hours of fun & delicious meals as a result. Covering all the basic techniques every recipe has step-by-step pictures & Kids Can Cook covers salads soups casseroles bakes one-pots roasts vegetables & puddings. There are also spreads showing how to plate food like a chef & also some chefs tricks that will make the finished dishes even more special.
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Delicious decorated cookies for all! This fun & educational game is perfect for kids who want to experiment in the kitchen Contents: Spatula Icing bag set Recipe Cards Cookie Cutters Baking Tray Silicone Features Suitable for non stick surfaces Will not crack or distort in extreme temperatures (-40 to 240) Easy Clean & dishwasher safe. Care Instructions Wash all kitchenware in warm water before use & avoid use of abrasive cleaners. Do not pace silicone products near a naked flame or under a grill. Always use oven gloves when removing anything from a hot oven. Not suitable for children under 3 years. ...

This title is suitable for ages 7 to 12 years. The immediate goal of Kids Care!" is to help children formulate a plan of action to make a difference & then to help them see the plan through to completion. It covers
- Kids Care about People: Simple things to help others feel more comfortable in new surroundings helping older people with day-to-day chores learning to listen making cards & small gifts to bring good cheer helping kids who miss a lot of school how to hold fundraisers food & blanket drives; Kids Care about Pets: Begins with simple pet-oriented projects such as making cat & dog toys & growing their own catnip or baking (and selling) dog biscuits
- Then its on to creating a home pet care service making welcome toys for humane shelters learning games to play with cats & dogs for their exercise & companionship; & Kids Care about Wildlife: Simple things kids can do to help animals in their own neighbourhoods or backyards including making removable stick-on window art to protect birds building birdhouses for birds whose habitat is threatened & growing sunflowers for wildlife. It also

Includes:: Kids Care about the Environment: Kids make everything from useful (and funny) recycle bins to door snakes & rain catchers."



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Kids will love this all-in-one collection of how-to-draw manga lessons! This title encompasses four bestselling Kids Draw" books into one giant manga celebration. Kids learn how to draw manga eyes heads faces bodies as well as more specific lessons on drawing manga fantasy characters manga shoujo & manga monsters. More than 1 000 illustrations of this title give step-by-step instruction & fun colourful inspiration. Throughout Christopher Harts signature humour & style makes the book as fun to read as it is to look at." ...

Get your little ones started in the kitchen at an early age. This is a great opportunity for them to have some fun & learn from the experts. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright & passionate authority on Italian food & has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Colin Capon who has cooked his way around the World serving up his specialities to Royalty Prime Ministers Sultans & Presidents & has appeared on British radio & television; Tiffany Goodall who demonstrated at regional & national events & Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martins cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe & he appears frequently on television & radio including Saturday Kitchen. Children of all ages get their hands dirty & learn how to cook their favourite meals
- all home made & all healthy. The types of foods they may help to cook include *bread making/pizza base *fishcakes *chicken nuggets *burgers *pies *cheesecakes *crumbles *chocolate *fruit *fresh custards & ice creams. If you would like to know which chef will be teaching your child we recommend you enquire at the time of booking as the chefs may vary occasionally from those mentioned above. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "



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Following the success of Kids Learn to Knit" Lucinda Guy & Francois Hall have combined forces again to show young children from 6 years of age how to crochet with the help of Francois Hall's witty animal illustrations: two little mice & a friendly wolf. The book takes children from the very first steps of learning about yarns to how to make a foundation chain how to work the basic crochet stitches such as double half treble & treble crochet. It explains how to shape crochet & how to work in the round & how to stitch crochet pieces together. Each stage in the learning process culminates in a simple brightly coloured project so young crocheters can test their skills & have fun doing so at the same time." ...

This is one of a series of books using cartoon characters to teach children new crafts. In Kids Learn to Knit" the little animal characters teach children everything they need to know about knitting starting with where wool comes from to casting on through simple knit & purl stitches increasing & decreasing & casting off. Each new stage of the learning process has a bright project to work through from the first basic squares to creating a cute dog an owl a little bag or a butterfly. The book is written in clear simple-to-understand text & the project instructions are both charted & written out for greater clarity. Older children can follow the book on their own. Younger children can do it with Mum as they look at the pictures." ...