This Disneys Wonderful World of Reading book adapts the story of the 101 Dalmations from the original novel by Dodie Smith and the animated Disney movie which was made from it. Two Dalmatians, with the help of a few other animals, hunt down the puppy-napper Cruella de Vil.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse (“Wolf,” for short) has a big name for such a little mouse. But the name fits. His favorite pastime is listening to Mrs. Honeybee, the lady of the house, play the piano. If only he could sing along to the music! One day, Wolf decides to try — and to his surprise, […]
This Indian author, chronicler of the poignant, funny/desperate doings among the Fate-flicked inhabitants of the fictional town of Malgudi, here follows the spiritual progress of a giant tiger in a small fable–courteously narrated in sedate retrospect by the beast himself. Raja explains that he regards his Lord-of-the-Jungle days with mixed “”pleasure and shame. . . […]
This is a slightly abridged version of Narayans celebrated novel Swami and Friends, and includes two other short stories featuring Swami. It is a brilliantly evocative and delightfully funny account of the growing-up years from one of the greatest English language writers of our time.
A peaceful vacation in the Welsh mountains seems sure to keep the children out of trouble, but the mystery of a rumbling mountain soon has them thirsty for more adventure. Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and Jack are determined to explore the mountain and uncover its secret, but first they must escape from a pack of ravenous […]
Conor Broekhart was born to fly.?ÿ?ÿ It is?ÿthe 1890s, and?ÿConor and his family live on the sovereign Saltee Islands, off the Irish coast. Conor spends his days studying the science of flight with his tutor and exploring the castle with the kings daughter, Princess Isabella.?ÿ?ÿBut the boys idyllic life changes forever the day he discovers […]
In the tradition of Frances Hodgson Burnett??s?ÿThe Little Princess?ÿcome Noel Streatfeild??s tales of triumph. In this story, three orphan girls vow to make a name for themselves and find their own special talents. With hard work,?ÿ fame just may be in the stars! Originally published in 1937.
Displays the exceptional talents of four of the greatest ballerinas of the period. 15 ballets a short story of each and a page to color with each story
A boy who can recall his past life. A hint of hidden treasure. An adventure in the desert of Rajasthan?? In one of their most hair-raising escapades ever, Feluda and Topshe set out for Rajasthan on the trail of the parapsychologist Dr Hajra and Mukul, a boy who claims he remembers his previous life. On […]
Enjoy one of only two Heyer Gothic Regency romances. Kate, in dire circumstances, is surprised to receive an invitation to live with a distant aunt. Her aunt, uncle, and cousin welcome her to their estate, buy her new clothes, and provide all the amenities a Young lady of quality should have. Slowly, however, as strange […]
The prolific Georgette Heyer–author of more than 70 novels–is perhaps best known for her Regency romances. A consummate storyteller, Heyer was also an astute historian of the times she wrote about; every detail of the language, dress, and customs rings with authenticity. Arabella is one of Heyers most charming Regency novels. In it, young Arabella […]
Those fiesty Bindi Babes are back ?? and someone tougher than their auntie has moved in too! Geena, Amber and Jazz throw a Bollywood party to raise funds for their school. They plan to deliver a real Bollywood actress for a live performance but their star turns out to more of a handful than they […]
In the newest Magic Tree House adventure, Jack and Annie are whisked back to the Civil War where they meet Clara Barton and save the life of their very own great-great-great-grand-father.
Jack and Annie set off to find an original copy of an ancient Chinese myth. Armed only with their magic library cards, they must take on a book-burning emperor. But with the help of a scholar and a silk weaver, they triumph again.
In dull and dusty Pipalnagar, each day is like another, and there is not exactly despair, but resignation. Even the dreams here are small. Adrift among them, the narrator, Arun, a struggling writer of detective novels in Urdu, waits for inspiration to write a blockbuster. Meanwhile, he seeks reassurance in love, and finds it in […]