The narrative explores the life of C.S. Lewis, a prominent twentieth-century writer known for his beloved classics for both children and adults. It delves into his experiences, influences, and the enduring impact of his literary works, highlighting his journey as a storyteller and thinker.
Roger Lancelyn Green Books






Black Beauty. Peter Pan. The Call of the Wild. The Wind in the Willows. The Adventures of Robin Hood. The Secret Garden. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Anne of Green Gables
Penguin Readers Level 3: Tales of Ancient Egypt (ELT Graded Reader)
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Set in the fascinating era of Ancient Egypt, this Level 3 Reader offers an engaging introduction to the culture and mythology of the time, featuring stories that illuminate the lives and beliefs of the Egyptians. Tailored for English language learners at the A2 level, the text incorporates manageable sentence structures and essential grammatical concepts. Accompanied by illustrations, the book also includes exercises to enhance vocabulary and comprehension. Additional online resources are available to enrich the learning experience.
King Arthur and His Knights
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Retold out of the old romances, this collection of Arthurian tales endeavours to make each adventure — "The Quest for the Round Table", "The First Quest of Sir Lancelot", "How the Holy Grail Came to Camelot", and so forth — part of a fixed pattern that effectively presents the whole story, as it does in Le Morte d'Arthur, but in a way less intimidating to young readers.
Andrew Lang, a Critical Biography With a Short-title Bibliography of the Works of Andrew Lang
- 290 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Hardback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition. A Critical Biography with A Short-Title Bibliography of the Works of Andrew Lang
Myths of the Norsemen
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Norse myths and legends introduced by bestselling author Michelle Paver, creator of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness collection and Gods and Warriors, her epic new Greek Bronze Age series for Puffin. The great Norse sagas are full of magic and heroic deeds. Odin's wanderings, Thor's hammer, the death of Bakkur, the vision of Ragnarok - tales which have been told since time immemorial - are given a fresh life in this version, written as one continuous exciting adventure story. Puffin Classics contain additional endnotes for children including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.
King Arthur's Court
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
A retelling of the story of the boy fated to be the "true-born King of Britain," covering his glorious reign and his tragic, yet triumphant, passing.
Explore the real Greek myths behind Percy Jackson’s story – he’s not the first Perseus to have run into trouble with the gods . . .These are the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars.Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.
The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his enemies. With an introduction by bestselling author John Boyne, and including child-friendly endnotes.
Selected tales evoke the mystery, superstitions, and myths of Egypt under the pharaohs.



