From his Baker Street apartment, Sherlock Holmes wields his powers of deduction in pursuit of justice and truth, venturing out into foggy Victorian London accompanied by his faithful sidekick Dr Watson. This classic collection of Holmes tales includes many of the detective's most-loved exploits: Holmes is confronted by a venomous snake in The Adventure of the Speckled Band, mystified by a missing thumb in The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb and beguiled by a beautiful opera singer in A Scandal in Bohemia, never once losing his famous cool. First appearing separately in the Strand Magazine, these stories were ... |
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On his return to London after serving in the Second Anglo-Afghan War as an assistant surgeon, Doctor Watson is looking for a place to live. He is introduced to a certain Mr Holmes, an eccentric, pipe-smoking gentleman who shows an interest in chemistry and is currently engaged in a test to detect human haemoglobin. What begins as a simple house-sharing enquiry soon turns into a fully fledged study in scarlet, a case of blood, murder and betrayal that will transport the reader from the streets of London to the early settlements of Salt Lake City in Utah... The book is part of the Alma Junior Classics series by Alma ... |
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After her parents die of cholera in India, Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in his gloomy house in Yorkshire, where she leads a lonely and neglected life, with nothing to do apart from exploring her surroundings. One day she discovers a walled garden which has been locked up, and becomes determined to enter it and find out its secret and the source of the mysterious crying sound that can be heard nearby. A powerful tale of regeneration and personal transformation, The Secret Garden has become one of the most popular children's classics, and has continued to delight generations of young readers. This ... |
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This collection brings together in a single volume the four books that feature the famous young rabbit with the blue jacket and a penchant for mischief and disobedience: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and The Tale of Mr Tod. From Peter's early adventures in the kitchen garden of Mr McGregor to his late exploits in the rescue of his cousin Benjamin's baby bunnies, these stories show why Beatrix Potter remains one of the most beloved children's authors this country has ever produced. Contains 77 new colour illustrations and a glossary for young readers. ... |
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I know every move of your game... It has been a duel between you and me, Mr Holmes... If you are clever enough to bring destruction upon me, rest assured that I shall do as much to you. With Sherlock Holmes's reputation as the scourge of the criminal underworld preceding him, the ingenious detective, with the aid of Dr Watson, is confronted in these stories by some of his most fiendishly difficult cases yet. The collection culminates in The Final Problem, in which the evil Professor Moriarty is plotting the detective’s downfall. Soon Holmes and Watson are led across Europe in a deadly pursuit of their devilish ... |
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When the Selfish Giant decides to build a wall around his garden to prevent the children from playing in it, it becomes barren and stuck in perpetual winter. It takes a wonderful event and the heart of a young boy for him to realize the error of his ways. A classic tale for children, The Selfish Giant is presented here with all of Oscar Wilde's other fairy stories - The Happy Prince, The Nightingale and the Rose, The Devoted Friend, The Remarkable Rocket, The Young King, The Birthday of the Infanta, The Fisherman and His Soul and The Star-Child - brought to life by Philip Waechter's bright and imaginative ... |
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Once again the eminent detective is presented with a series of seemingly impenetrable cases: an anonymous but illustrious client employs him to rescue the daughter of a famous personage from the clutches of a roguish aristocrat and suspected murderer; a retired art-supply dealer asks him to investigate the suspicious disappearance of his wife with a neighbour and a stash of money; a veteran of the Boer War appeals to him to track down a missing friend; a man has become convinced that his wife has been sucking their baby son's blood. Will the most famous of sleuths be persuaded to offer his services and set off in ... |
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The four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. As the four come of age and their distinct personalities develop, destiny has contrasting fortunes in store for them - in the form of marriage, career, European travel or fatal illness - but the bonds holding together the March family remain intact. Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for both sexes and all ages, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations. ... |
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You will fall in love with the illustrations of the second book about Peggy and Mozy! Peggy and Mozy's stories continue to excite children, and at the same time they understand what charity, rent, insurance are! The series Financial literacy for children with Peggy and Mozzie is tailored to the age capabilities of children from 4 years old. Concepts such as bank, insurance, rent, credit, interest, money are explained in a way that is understandable to children through funny stories about the two squirrels Peggy and Mozy. This allows children to easily understand the meaning of these concepts and build a foundation ... |
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In the fourth book, Peggy and Mozzie will learn that anyone can be a hero. The two squirrels and their friends will have real adventures and along with that they will learn that different forests have different means of payment. They will help mom Millie and create a new product for the pastry shop! Peggy will show that she is very resourceful, and Mozzie will gain fame beyond the Golden Forest! The series Financial literacy for children with Peggy and Mozzie is tailored to the age capabilities of children from 4 years old. Concepts such as bank, insurance, rent, credit, interest, money are explained in a way that is ... |
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In the first book in the series, children will get acquainted with the two cute and inquisitive squirrels Peggy and Mozy. Their stories will entertain them, and at the same time they will understand the meaning of words that adults use and are so incomprehensible! Appropriately selected metaphors and life situations reveal the essence of the concepts. The series Financial literacy for children with Peggy and Mozzie is tailored to the age capabilities of children from 4 years old. Concepts such as bank, insurance, rent, credit, interest, money are explained in a way that is understandable to children through funny ... |
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In the third book in the series, Peggy and Mozzie enjoy the snow, are excited about mom Millie's new ventures, celebrate their birthday with all their friends, and as always, along with this, the children learn about useful things like risk, investment, entrepreneurship, etc. The illustrations are lively and bright and delight children's eyes! The series Financial literacy for children with Peggy and Mozzie is tailored to the age capabilities of children from 4 years old. Concepts such as bank, insurance, rent, credit, interest, money are explained in a way that is understandable to children through funny ... |