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Jonathan Swift's Gulliver
Автор: Jonathan Swift Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2006 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 20 декабря 20082008-07-11
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This magnificent edition of Jonathan Swift's classic adventure story contains all four of Gulliver's extraordinary voyages. Martin Jenkins has skilfully adapted the original novel, remaining true to its tone and humour while making it accessible to younger readers. Chris Riddell brings life to Swift's searing imagination in wonderful panoramic detail. It is the winner of the 2005 Kate Greenaway Medal and the 2005 National Literacy Association Wow! Award, and was shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards, 2005.
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City of Bones
Автор: Clare Cassandra Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2007 Страниц: 442 Дата загрузки: 16 марта 20102010-02-16
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Sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is an ordinary teenager, who likes hanging out in Brooklyn with her friends. But everything changes the night she witnesses a murder, committed by a group of teens armed with medieval weaponry. The murderous group are Shadowhunters, secret warriors dedicated to driving demons out of this dimension and back into their own. Drawn inexorably into a terrifying world, Clary slowly begins to learn the truth about her family — and the battle for the fate of the world.
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City of Ashes
Автор: Clare Cassandra Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2008 Страниц: 448 Дата загрузки: 20 декабря 20102011-04-25
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This is the second book in the bestselling urban fantasy trilogy, The Mortal Instruments. With her mother in a coma and her father hell-bent on destroying the world, Clary is dragged deeper into New York's terrifying underworld of werewolves, demons and the mysterious Shadowhunters. Discovering the truth about her past was only the beginning, now Clary must save the world from her own father — the rogue Shadowhunter Valentine. With two of the Mortal Instruments at his command, Valentine is assembling an army of demons to wage war on the council of Shadowhunters and destroy them once and for all. As the battle begins, Clary must face her darkest fears — and come to terms with her feelings for a boy she wishes wasn't her brother.
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City of Glass
Автор: Clare Cassandra Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2009 Страниц: 416 Дата загрузки: 05 июня 20112011-05-12
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This title is the third and final instalment in the bestselling urban gothic fantasy sequence, The Mortal Instruments. With two of the Mortal Instruments now in Valentine's hands, the world of the Shadowhunters teeters on the brink of civil war. Jace and the Lightwoods are recalled to Idris, the Shadowhunters' remote and hidden home country, where a search has begun for the last of the Instruments, the Mortal Glass. Clary finds herself caught up in the chaos as the delicate social order of the Nephilim begins to shatter, pitting Downworlder against Downworlder and Shadowhunters against each other. When the City of Glass falls under attack, can Downworlders and Nephilim fight together to defeat Valentine, or will their longstanding hatred destroy them all? And when Clary discovers the unbelievable truth about her own past, can she find Jace before it's too late?
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
Автор: Williams Marcia Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2007 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20092009-10-13
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Told in lively comic-strip style, this book relates eleven colourful action-packed tales about Robin and his merry men. Read how Robin becomes an outlaw, gets a ducking from Little John and encounters a disguised Maid Marian in the forest; enjoy the stories of Much the Miller’s Son, Friar Tuck, Allan-a-Dale, Sir Richard of Leigh and the golden arrow. Meet Robin’s sworn enemy Sir Guy of Gisborne, witness his visit from King Richard and see Robin fire his final arrow.
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Aladdin
Автор: Doherty Berlie Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2010 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20122012-10-13
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Available for the first time as a paperback picture book, this exquisitely illustrated re-telling of Aladdin is a must for any child's library. Aladdin is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. Retold by Berlie Doherty, this enchanting story is beautifully illustrated by award-winning Jane Ray. It is a fairy tale magic to treasure forever. The titles that are publishing this month include: Beauty and the Beast, and Rumpelstiltskin.
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Animals Touch and Feel
Автор: Powell Debbie Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2011 Страниц: 14 Дата загрузки: 16 декабря 20132013-10-20
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This is a fresh new animal book with charming illustration and wonderful tactile features. Come pet the lovely animals, feel their lovely fur and feathers! Stroke the lion's mane and tickle the monkey's tummy, but beware the snapping crocodile! This is a touch and feel animal book with stylish and endearing illustrations. It is one of twenty new exciting books in the Baby Walker series. It features charming contemporary artwork to stimulate and excite your baby's Imagination. This is a perfect introduction to animals.
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Beowulf
Автор: Morpurgo Michael Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2007 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20112012-08-23
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In fifth-century Denmark, a murderous monster stalks the night, and only the great prince of the Geats has the strength and courage to defeat him. Beowulf's terrifying quest to destroy Grendel, the foul fiend, a hideous sea-hag and a monstrous fire-dragon is the oldest surviving epic in British literature. Artfully retold and magnificently illustrated, this companion volume to Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is made instantly accessible to children by a formidable children's book partnership.
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The Devil and His Boy
Автор: Horowitz Anthony Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2009 Страниц: 176 Дата загрузки: 12 апреля 20132012-04-25
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Chase through the streets of Elizabethan London in this historical adventure from the creator of Alex Rider. London is dirty, distant and dangerous... but that's where orphan Tom Falconer is heading. And he's got a whole assortment of vicious criminals hot on his heels. Tom is helpless and alone until he meets Moll Cutpurse, a thirteen-year-old pickpocket. Together they find themselves chased across the city by the murderous Ratsey. But it's only on the first night of a new play — The Devil and his Boy — that Tom realizes that the fate of the Queen and indeed the entire country rests in his hands. This title is from the creator of Alex Rider series which has sold ten million books worldwide.
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The Falcon's Malteser
Автор: Horowitz Anthony Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2012 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 12 сентября 20172013-12-30
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Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world's worst private-detective agency, in this Chandler-esque spoof from the creator of the Alex Rider series. When a dwarf comes into the office and leaves a package, Tim Diamond, the world's worst private-detective, is faced with his toughest case yet. The office is ransacked and the package is found to contain simply a box of Maltesers. Who was the dwarf... and why was he murdered shortly after his visit? The Diamond Brothers' exposure is at an all-time high with brand-new covers for the entire series. Part of the Diamond Brothers series that also includes The Four of Diamonds (four novellas in one book), Public Enemy Number Two and South by South East.
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A Field Full of Horses (+ Audio CD)
Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2010 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20122012-10-13
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See how a horse trots, canters and gallops, and learn about its habits, diet and more in this picture book which combines story with information. Previously part of the acclaimed Read and Wonder series, A Field Full of Horses has been re-launched in the new Nature Storybooks series with a brand new look and accompanying CD with fun facts, songs, sound effects and a story reading by TV actor Stephen Tompkinson.
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Five Little Ducks
Автор: Newcome Z. Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2009 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20112011-10-13
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In this book you will find over twenty-five lively action rhymes, including such favourites as “Five Little Ducks”, “This Little Piggy” and “The Wheels on the Bus”. Each rhyme is accompanied by step-by-step illustrations demonstrating the actions – perfect for sharing with one child, or a whole group of energetic children!
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The French Confection
Автор: Horowitz Anthony Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2007 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20092010-09-17
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The hard-up Diamond Brothers win a weekend for two in Paris, but as soon as they arrive, they find themselves in danger. There's a nasty smell in the air and it's not the cheese. If Nick and Tim aren't careful, their dream holiday could end up being a nightmare from which they'll never wake up.
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The Frog Prince
Автор: Doherty Berlie Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2010 Страниц: 28 Дата загрузки: 7 октрября 20132015-08-23
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Available for the first time as a paperback picture book, this exquisitely illustrated re-telling of The Frog Prince is a must for any child's library. The Frog Prince is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. Retold by Berlie Doherty, this enchanting story is beautifully illustrated by award-winning Jane Ray. Fairy tale magic to treasure forever. Also publishing this month — Snow White.
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Guess How Much I Love You
Автор: McBratney Sam Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2001 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20092002-12-13
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Sometimes when you love someone very, very much, you want to tell them how great your feelings are. But, as Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare discover, love is not an easy thing to measure. This is a mini-sized gift edition of Sam McBratney's tale.
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Guess How Much I Love You
Автор: McBratney Sam Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2007 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20092009-10-13
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Describes Little and Big Nutbrown Hares' efforts to express their love for each other.
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Guess How Much I Love You
Автор: McBratney Sam Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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This is a beautiful board book edition of this much-loved classic that children will simply cherish. I love you right up to the moon — and back. The story of Little and Big Nutbrown Hares' efforts to express their love for each other has become a publishing phenomenon, selling more than 18 million copies worldwide. First published over 15 years ago, this lovely new edition is one that children will ask for time and again.
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Guess How Much I Love You All Year Round
Автор: McBratney Sam Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2010 Дата загрузки: 7 декабря 20122011-12-07
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Big and Little Nutbrown Hare, from the multi-million-selling picture book Guess How Much I Love You, return in these four seasonal picture books: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each captivating story is seasonally themed and beautifully illustrated, and the four books are collected in a covetable miniature slipcase — perfect for sharing with your very own Little Nutbrown Hare, no matter the time of year!
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I Believe in Unicorns (+ Audio CD)
Автор: Morpurgo Michael Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2007 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20092010-09-17
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This work contains an enchanting book and story CD edition of the acclaimed wartime tale from the 2003-2005 Children's Laureate. Tomas hates school, hates books and hates stories. Forced to visit the library, he stops to listen to magical tales that the Unicorn Lady spins. These tales draw him in and are about to change the course of his life for ever... Set against the backdrop of war-Iorn Europe, I Believe in Unicorns explores the power of stories to transform lives. The paperback now comes with a CD containing an unabridged story reading by Michael Morpurgo, specially composed music and sound effects.
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I Know What You Did Last Wednesday
Автор: Horowitz Anthony Жанр: Walker Books Издательство: Walker Books Год: 2007 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20092010-09-17
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When the Diamond Brothers receive an invitation to a school reunion on a remote Scottish island, things seem to be looking up. But Nick's got a bad feeling, and it's not indigestion. And when he meets their fellow guests, the feeling only gets worse — especially when they start dying in ever more bizarre ways.
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