A classic collection of tales for young readers of about five, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare....

Oranges in No Man\"s Land brings Elizabeth Laird\"s emotional and gripping adventure to her next generation of fans. Since her father left Lebanon to find work and her mother tragically died in a shell attack, ten-year-old Ayesha has been living in the bomb-ravaged city of Beirut with her granny and her two younger brothers....

Finn has always been different, and in the tiny fishing village of Stromhead he sticks out like a sore thumb. Always told to keep away from the water, he\"s felt that something was missing until one day he dives in and finds that, swimming with the dolphins, he feels completely at home....

Welcome to Nowhere is a powerful and beautifully written story about the life of one family caught up in civil war by the award-winning author Elizabeth Laird, shortlisted for the Scottish Teen Book Award and winner of the UKLA Book Award....

Gabriel loves Silvia and is very disappointed when she chooses to go out with rich, handsome Marco instead of him. But that evening a terrible earthquake strikes the town and their lives are changed forever… A moving and dramatic tale of love against the odds....

It\"s good that I\"ve found this secret place… No one can get to me up there. It\"s totally safe. In real life, Jake is never safe. He lives in constant fear of his mother\"s violent boyfriend....

Эта книга — репринт оригинального издания, созданный на основе электронной копии высокого разрешения, которую очистили и обработали вручную, сохранив структуру и орфографию оригинального издания. Редкие, забытые и малоизвестные книги, изданные с петровских времен до наших дней, вновь доступны в виде печатных книг. ...

Studies on siblings of children with mental disabilities to date generally focus on the effect of distinctive strains on psychological adjustment. This study aims to further this research into the adult years....

Jan Thorburn. A New Zealand Adventure Sarah and Jessica arrive in New Zealand for a holiday. They find a mobile phone in the taxi from the airport. It is Michael’s mobile, but can they find him? He has messages from home – are they important? Go with the girls on a New Zealand adventure. D\"Arcy Adrian-Vallance....

Tessa McLean is lonely and unhappy. She never wanted to leave Inverkeld and come to live on Seagull Island. She doesn\'t like her father\'s new wife Sheena, and Sheena doesn\'t seem to like her either. Then one stormy night Sheena has an accident and Tessa must get help ! An exciting and original tale that is suitable for younger learners....

Tessa McLean is lonely and unhappy. She never wanted to leave Inverkeld and come to live on Seagull Island. She doesn\'t like her father\'s new wife Sheena, and Sheena doesn\'t seem to like her either. Then one stormy night Sheena has an......

12 year-old Karim Aboudi and his family are trapped in their Ramallah home by a strict curfew. Israeli tanks control the city in response to a Palestinian suicide bombing. Karim longs to play football with his mates - being stuck inside with his teenage brother and fearful parents is driving him crazy....

Пол понимает, что пока он беден, он не сможет жениться на Марии. Но получив первый приз на литературном конкурсе, он становится уверенным в том, что скоро у него будет все, что он захочет....

Anna is making her first trip alone to visit her aunt. She is nervous and excited. Who is the strange man in her train carriage?...

Original / British English Karen\'s job takes her to many places. She loves art, and in Rome she sees some beautiful pictures. But the artist can\'t sell them and he has no money. Karen likes the young man. Can she sell his pictures for him?...