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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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Langue : Français

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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Fiction
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

Silas Marner

George Eliot

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

The classic novel of hope, redemption, and the indomitable human spirit, from beloved novelist George Eliot. In this heartwarming classic by George Eliot, a gentle linen weaver named Silas Marner is wrongly accused of a heinous theft actually committed by his best friend. Exiling himself to the rustic village of Raveloe, he becomes a lonely recluse. Ultimately, Marner finds redemption and spiritual rebirth through his unselfish love for an abandoned child who mysteriously appears one day in his isolated cottage. Somber, yet hopeful, Eliot’s realistic depiction of an irretrievable past, tempered with the magical elements of myth and fairy tale, remains timeless in its understanding of human nature and has been beloved for generations. With an Introduction by Frederick R. Karl and an Afterword by Kathryn Hughes

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Langue : Anglais

A Tale of Two Cities (A Family Classics)

Pauline Francis and Charles Dickens

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

Sidney Carton makes the ultimate sacrifice for the woman he loves during the French Revolution.

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Langue : Anglais

the Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum

Publié en 2024

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Fiction
Roman

Come along, Toto, she said. We will go to the Emerald City and ask the Great Oz how to get back to Kansas again. Swept away from her home in Kansas by a tornado, Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves stranded in the fantastical Land of Oz. As instructed by the Good Witch of the North and the Munchkins, Dorothy sets off on the yellow brick road to try and find her way to the Emerald City and the Wizard of Oz, who can help her get home. With her companions the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy experiences an adventure full of friendship, magic and danger. A much-loved children's classic, The Wizard of Oz continues to delight readers young and old with its enchanting tale of witches, flying monkeys and silver shoes.

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Langue : Français