"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll is a beloved fantasy novel that follows the curious and imaginative Alice as she falls down a rabbit hole into a whimsical and bizarre world. In Wonderland, she encounters a host of peculiar characters, including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and many others. The story is celebrated for its playful language, nonsensica…
"The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame is a classic children's novel that tells the adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, and the irrepressible Mr. Toad. Set in a pastoral version of Edwardian England, the story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the joy of home. From Toad's reckless driving escapades to the peaceful riverbank life of Rat and Mole, the novel weaves a rich tapestry of …
"Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell is a classic novel that tells the story of a horse named Black Beauty, narrated from the horse's perspective. The novel follows Black Beauty's life from his idyllic early days in the countryside to the various hardships he faces as he changes owners and environments. Through his experiences, the novel highlights issues of animal welfare and the importance of kindne…
"The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a beloved children's novel that tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl who is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in Yorkshire after the death of her parents. Initially a spoiled and lonely child, Mary discovers a hidden, neglected garden on the estate. With the help of new friends, she brings the garden back to life, and in doing so, tr…
"The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a young girl named Gerda and her quest to rescue her best friend, Kai, who has been taken by the Snow Queen to her icy palace. The tale is a journey of love, friendship, and courage as Gerda encounters various magical creatures and obstacles in her determination to save Kai. Andersen's tale explores them…
For thousands of years people wanted to fly. "Imagine soaring higher than birds, higher than clouds, as high as the moon..." they said. In this book, you can read the amazing story of how they finally managed it.
What would you do wiht six wishes? That's what Lily has to decide when she is given a truly incredible present on her birthday.
Not so long ago there were no electrical inventions at all. No computers, no television.. not even any light bulbs.
Mystery Mansion is a place of dark secrets and terrifying nightmare, Harry the boot boy tries to ignore them all and get on with his job - until he finds himself caught up in an adventure more scary than any nightmare.
You expect to find ghosts on a ghost train. But the ghost Jake Hubbard meets is not like other ghosts...