The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat When Michael lands a starring role in the school Christmas play of Edward Lears famous poem, hes over the moon. He is going to be Owl. And when his best friend, Belinda, is chosen to be Cat, Michael cant believe his luck. But how will he cope with his feelings for Belinda and his stage fright?
Life is calm and quiet in the Big Forest for best friends Armadillo and Hare. Until one day, all-singing, all-dancing Flamingo arrives and turns their peaceful lives upside down! With their friends Wombat, Tortoise, Invisible Stick Insect and Bear, they must navigate the trials and triumphs of life with a new neighbour. Perfect bedtime tales of friendship and finding joy in the ordinary.
Another entrancing childrens novel from award-winning author Philip Reeve. On accompanying her uncle as he explores the mysterious island of Summertide, our young protagonist is witness to strange happenings. As the deep magic of the woods awakens, so your heart will be stirred by this enchanting story of nature, magic and friendship.
A Boy and his Dog at the End of the World is the most moving story you'll read this year. Perfect for readers of Life of Pi, The Girl with all the Gifts or Station Eleven - Griz's dystopian tale mixes sadness and hope after the apocalypse, in one unforgettable character's journey to retrieve a stolen dog.
Utterly is found washed up on the shores of the Autumn Isles and taken in by the mysterious Watcher of Wildsea. When her guardian is drowned, Utterly is thrust into the role of Watcher, but can she keep the island safe from the threat of the terrifying Gorm? Mysteries lie beneath the oceans surface and adventure beckons. Utterly will unearth secrets about the sea, her parents and life itself.
Mit Anathemata schuf David Jones eine der größten Dichtungen des 20. Jahrhunderts - ein modernes Epos, auch der Seefahrt. Dabei schöpfte der halbwalisische Autor und bedeutende bildende Künstler aus der reichen Welt europäischer, besonders keltischer Sagen, aus biblischer wie römischer Geschichte.
Das bewegende Portrait der einzigartigen Persönlichkeit Yves Saint Laurant führt mitten hinein in die brodelnde und inspirierende Welt der Mode der 60er- und 7er-Jahre.
Was morgens mit Problemen bei der Zubereitung des Frühstückseis beginnt, endet auch am Abend, wenn die Auffassungen darüber divergieren, wie man den Feierabend verbringen...