юмористическая литература

детская проза

юмор и сатира

детская фантастика

природа и животные

An unforgettably funny, animal adventure story about a little bird with big dreams from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. One of the fantastic titles in the brand new Awesome Animals series – the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize winning authors.Rory the rockhopper penguin loves showing off, but with few visitors to the zoo, life has become a little dull. If things don’t improve the zoo might have to close.So when the keepers install PENGUINCAM Rory grabs his chance with both flippers, organising a dazzling penguin talent show to pull in the crowds…

литературоведение

Penguin Pandemonium

The third of the award-winning Penguin Pandemonium books. Part of the Awesome Animals series – the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize-winning authors.Rory and his pals have got their flippers in a flap!The swimming, singing, snowboarding penguins of City Zoo have got competition. There’s a new arrival at the zoo and he’s stealing all the limelight! But is Frosty the polar bear cub friend or foe?

внеклассное чтение

Penguin Pandemonium - The Wild Beast

The first title in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author Maeve Friel. On Jessica’s tenth birthday she discovers she is a young witch…The first in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author, Maeve Friel. Jessica thinks she is an ordinary ten-year-old girl but by the end of this first book, she is on the way to becoming a very bright young witch! When she sees the broomstick for sale outside Miss Strega’s hardware shop, Jessica is intrigued. for on the price label it also says: Flying Lessons Extra. Jessica can’t resist peeking inside the shop and ends up beginning her first lesson in witchcraft. Jessica learns that there is more to learn about flying a broomstick than meets the eye. First, you have to use the branches as gears – so the twigs must be in front of you, not behind you as every other witchy book show. The foremost twigs are for twirling, zooming, spinning, ducking, diving, moon-vaulting, and star falling. The Eject twig, is for getting rid of unwanted hangers on, Goblins, dragons – any sort of pest that tries to hitch a ride. Join Jess as she works towards her Flying Certificate and becomes a GASP of BR[EATH] in other words, a Graduate Airborne Spinner of Broom Riders [Earth and the Heavens]!

Flying Lessons

The second book in this sparkling, magical new series about Jessica, the ten-year-old witch-in-training. Writing that fizzes…that will enchant every 7 – 9 year old, especially girls.In Witch-in-Training: Flying Lessons ten-year-old Jessica learns the art of flying on a broomstick, using all the twigs to max effect, especially the Eject twig for getting rid of unwanted goblins. In this second title, Jessica learns Spelling and Charming under the watchful eye of Miss Strega. Jess soon learns to interpret the spellings; Grate Polish for Gnats' Spittle, Bath Plugs spell Bats' Legs and, of course, Ten-amp Plugs spell Teenage Slugs! But putting together all the ingredients to make a spell, or charm a frog are another matter and Jess makes more than a few mistakes in this second phase of her training. More fizzing fun with Jessica, Miss Strega and that lovey of the witch-world Hecate Darling…not to mention a few cats, night-in-gales and other familiars.

Spelling Trouble

Miss Strega takes Jess to Charm Archipeligo where meets the extraordinary pirate-turned-with Pelagia. The third title in this magical series.Miss Strega decides Jessica has to learn not only how to be charming, but how to DO charming. She takes her on holiday to the Charm Archipeligo and there, on Charm Major, lives her summer school teacher Pelagia. Jessica finds a lucky pebble that helps her with her charm skills. First she unlocks the charm surrounding the boat that only rows in circles; then she creates a charm to ward off spiders from people that hate them. But, when she decides to have a peek into Pelagia’s private box of magic, Jess unleashes the foulest winds in the universe and has to be at her most charming to avoid a severe ticking off from Miss Strega. Further magical adventures for this ten-year-old witch.

детская познавательная и развивающая литература

Charming or What?

A fifth magical adventure about everyone’s favourite witch-in-training.Witches and magic, spells and potions… there’s so much to learn when you are a witch-in-training!The fifth adventure for ten-year-old Jessica, who is training to be a witch with the legendary Miss Strega. Jess discovers that flying wasn’t always as simple as jumping on a broom and that, long ago, witches had to fight for the right to fly. To find out more, Jessica learns how to Spell Backwards, that is, to go back in time…

биографии и мемуары

Broomstick Battles

An enchanting new adventure for Jessica, everyone’s favourite Witch-in-Training, and her teacher Miss Strega.“Prrrrrrooom,” Jessica purred, in a very pleased voice. “I’m a cat.”Jessica is learning the Witch Switch – how to magically change shape. But although being a cat can be great fun, it’s also a tiny bit scary. What happens if a Witch Switch goes wrong! Meanwhile, what happens if an Ordinary Person finds out about the goings on at Miss Strega’s shop?

Witch Switch

The eighth title in this magical series, fizzing with fun and excitement.Jess is off on a quest to find Dame Walpurga's stolen shoes. But to get them back, she must tackle a rude giant, trick a grumpy gnome and uncover a secret hidden deep underground…A sparkling new adventure about Jessica, the lively young witch-in-training.

зарубежная деловая литература

личная эффективность

руководства

зарубежная образовательная литература

лидерство

менеджмент и кадры

The Last Task

The second hilarious story about the irrepressible penguins of City Zoo, from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. One of the fantastic titles in the Awesome Animals series – the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize winning authors.Two baby penguins are missing and the rest of the City Zoo penguins set out across the zoo on a daring rescue. They hang with the monkeys, fish for clues in the aquarium and try not to get spotted in the leopard’s lair on a fast-paced adventure full of fun.

Penguin Pandemonium - The Rescue

A seventh magical adventure about everyone’s favourite witch-in-training, ideal for younger readers.Everyone’s favourite Witch-in-Training is back in a whole new magical adventure!Jessica is off to the Witches' Games at Coven Garden to compete in the Witch-in-Training Championship Hurdles, but she soon discovers the other witches are determined to win – and will even use trickery if they have to!With high jinks and low tricks, the seventh book in this sparkling series is sure to please mischievous young magic fans everywhere.

Nathan Reed