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London's Burning (Skylarks)

Pauline Francis

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

A small boy thinks he's the cause of the London Fire in this moving tale of mistakes and redemption It was dark in the attic bedroom and John really wanted a candle. He snuck downstairs and stole the candle from his parents' bedroom. John slept soundly with his candle flickering on the windowsill beside him. But in the morning when he woke, the air was thick with smoke and the smell of burning. London was on fire! And John's candle had disappeared.

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Chicken Licken

Nicola Evans Janine Amos

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
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AS chicken-licken went one day to the woods, an acorn fell upon her poor bald pate, and she thought the sky had fallen. Then she said she would go and tell the king that the sky had fallen. So Chicken-licken turned back, and met Henny-penny. "Well, Henny-penny, where are you going?" and Henny-penny said, "I'm going to the wood for some meat," and Chicken-licken said, "Oh, Henny-penny, don't go, for I was going, and the sky fell upon my poor bald pate, and I 'm going to tell the king." So Henny-penny turned back with Chicken-licken, and met Cocky-locky. "Oh, Cocky-locky, where are you going?" and Cocky-locky said, "I'm going to the wood for some meat." Then Henny-penny said, "Oh, Cocky-locky, don't go, for I was going and met Chicken-licken, and Chicken-licken had been at the wood, and the sky had fallen on her poor bald pate, and we are going to tell the king."

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Farm Boy

Michael Morpurgo

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

Read by Derek Jacobi and Michael Morpurgo Set on a farm in rural Devon, this is a collection of Grandpa’s reminiscences and stories as told to his grandson. Grandpa’s nature and his touching relationship with the boy is evoked superbly by Michael Morpurgo’s writing. This two-voice read brings the characters to life as the story of Grandpa’s ‘shame’ (the fact that he cannot read and write) unfolds. Derek Jacobi is sensitive and compelling in the role of Grandpa, inspiring a true sense of achievement and triumph as he finally tells his own story in his own words.

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Langue : Français

Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

Huckleberry Finn" is an American classic and a sequel to "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." The story follows the adventures of the young Huckleberry Finn, as he escapes from his abusive home and embarks on a journey down the Mississippi River. Along the way, Huck forms an unlikely friendship with an escaped slave named Jim.

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Langue : Anglais

The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

Michael Morpurgo

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

A heartwarming tale of courage and warmth, set against the backdrop of the second world war, about a cat who survives against the odds. "Something's up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. It makes me wonder if we'll ever see the sun again." It's 1943, and Lily Tregenze lives on a farm, in the idyllic seaside village of Slapton. Apart from her father being away, and the 'townie' evacuees at school, her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day, Lily and her family, along with 3000 other villagers, are told to move out of their homes lock, stock and barrel. Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the Allied forces practise their landings for D-day, preparing to invade France. But Tips, Lily's adored cat, has other ideas barbed wire and keep-out signs mean nothing to her, nor does the danger of guns and bombs. Frantic to find her, Lily makes friends with two young American soldiers, who promise to help her. But will she ever see her cat again? Lily decides to cross the wire into the danger zone to look for Tips herself Now, many years later, as Michael is reading his Grandma Lily's diary, he learns about The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips and wonders how one adventurous cat could still affect their lives sixty years later.

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Climate Change

Barnaby Newbolt

Publié en 2024

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Documentaire

A non-fiction book, ideal for pre-intermediate and intermediate learners of English looking to improve and practise their English. The book is filled with useful vocabulary that is carefully graded and easy to understand, it also comes with audio, so that you can listen at the same time as reading.It's a terrible problem - or it's really not as bad as people say. There will be sudden big changes - or slower changes that we can learn to live with. It means the end for many animals, people, even whole islands - or the beginning for growing food in the Sahara.What is the true story about climate change? Who is right - and what can we do about it? If we learn about the past, then perhaps there will be time to make changes for the future ...

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Langue : Anglais

Jack and the Beanstalk

Publié en 2024

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Album

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Langue : Anglais

EMIL AND THE SNEAKY RAT

LINDGREN ASTRID

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

There's a rat running amok in Emil's house, and he's determined to capture it. But hiding the rat trap just under his father's bed probably isn't ideal . . . That's just the start of Emil's adventures, which, once begun, never stop. Hens, dogs, little sisters - and adults - all flee his path. But Emil doesn't mean to be bad, it's just that trouble - and fun - follow him wherever he goes. A collection of utterly engaging tales from one of the world's best-loved children's authors.

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Langue : Anglais

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

Embark on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole with Alice in Wonderland. This pocket-sized book is perfect for on-the-go reading, inviting readers into a world of nonsensical adventures and unforgettable characters. Immerse yourself in the enchantment and imagination of Wonderland in this timeless classic. Explores themes of curiosity, imagination, and the quest for self-discovery. This pocket-sized book allows you to carry the enchantment of Alice in Wonderland with you wherever you go. An ideal gift for fans of Carroll's whimsical and imaginative storytelling. A timeless tale that has captivated readers of all ages for generations. Features memorable characters such as the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts.

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Langue : Anglais

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

Embark on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole with Alice in Wonderland. This pocket-sized book is perfect for on-the-go reading, inviting readers into a world of nonsensical adventures and unforgettable characters. Immerse yourself in the enchantment and imagination of Wonderland in this timeless classic. Explores themes of curiosity, imagination, and the quest for self-discovery. This pocket-sized book allows you to carry the enchantment of Alice in Wonderland with you wherever you go. An ideal gift for fans of Carroll's whimsical and imaginative storytelling. A timeless tale that has captivated readers of all ages for generations. Features memorable characters such as the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts.

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Langue : Anglais

The Ransom of Red Chief

O. Henry

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

In the first tale, we follow two workmen on an intriguing journey to Coney Island, where the heartsick and disgruntled Tobin has his palm read. Who knew that palmistry could be so unpredictable? Secondly, a tale of kidnapping gone awry. A little boy, self proclaimed "Red Chief", is taken from his home, and has so much fun he never wants to go back, much to the chagrin of the kidnappers.

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Langue : Anglais

The Iliad (An adventure Classics)

Pauline Francis

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

A grand epic of the Greeks long siege on the city of Troy to recapture the beautiful Helen, the "face that launched a thousand ships."

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Langue : Français