Anthony Masters was a writer, educator, and humanitarian of exceptional gifts and prodigious energy. His fictional works delve deeply into social problems, informed by decades spent assisting the socially excluded. Beyond his novels, his non-fiction output was eclectic, encompassing biographies of notable figures and historical accounts. His extensive literary career, bridging fiction and non-fiction, reflects a versatile intellect and a profound commitment to understanding and addressing societal issues.
This new series of Oxford Bookworms offers younger readers at an elementary level of the English language the chance to enjoy lively and accessible adaptations of the best classic and modern fiction. Each title is highly illustrated to engage the reader in the world of the book and to help with specific vocabulary. Accompanying exercises make all of these titles suitable for use in class or at home.
In this sequel to Ricky's Rat Gang, Mel, Molly, and Max have found a new home at the doughnut factory. But just as the mice are getting settled, Ricky and his nasty gang of rats try to drive them out. The mice fight back in this action-packed, jelly-filled, sugar-sprinkled adventure!
Spilt sugar in the supermarket storeroom means a sticky feast for Mel, Max and Molly Mouse. But their arch enemies, the gangsters Ricky and Ronnie Rat, want in on the action. But the mice devise a daring plan to lead the nightwatchman's dog to the rats. It's the mice's first victory in their long-standing battle with the rats and the sugar mountain tastes all the sweeter!
Joe's been acting strangely lately. Causing serious trouble, messing up his friends' lives. But they can't tell anyone. Not even each other. You see, no one would believe them. Everyone looks up to Joe... Then Joe mysteriously disappears. Distraught, his sister Debs pleads with his friends to look for him. Reluctantly, they head for the obvious place - the marsh where they used to play as kids. But they are not kids anymore, and without Joe they're leaderless. How will they even find him? and do they want to, after what he's done? In fact, they would be quite happy if Joe stayed missing for good...
Perhaps the most influential work of English drama, this timeless tragedy explores conflicted loyalties, madness, betrayal, and revenge. In this Penguin Shakespeare edition, edited by T.J.B. Spencer and introduced by Alan Sinfield, the story unfolds in Denmark, where young prince Hamlet encounters his father's ghost. He learns that his uncle, King Claudius, murdered his father and is tasked with avenging his death. As Hamlet grapples with his conscience, he pretends to be mad while devising a brutal plan for revenge, which alienates his mother, Queen Gertrude, and his lover, Ophelia. However, his feigned insanity brings him dangerously close to real madness, causing chaos for both the guilty and innocent. The edition includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, a specific introduction to the play, a chronology, reading suggestions, an essay by Paul Prescott on performance options, and a commentary. William Shakespeare, born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, wrote approximately 38 plays and 154 sonnets, many of which are considered exceptional works of drama and poetry. If you enjoyed this tragedy, you might also like Shakespeare's Macbeth, available in Penguin Shakespeare.
This thriller from an award-winning author is set in Cornwall. Sally has met a new man who makes her feel good. But who is stalking them? Is it her ex-boyfriend, or is it someone she doesn''t know?'
Una governante misteriosa così brava a raccontare storie da farle diventare pericolosamente reali; un castello popolato da lupi; una sala degli specchi dove il tempo non esiste; fantasmi vendicativi e fantasmi tormentati da una promessa non mantenuta; una gondola stregata su cui è anche troppo facile salire: basta essere abbastanza imprudenti da fare un patto col suo diabolico gondoliere. Dieci avventure terrificanti da raccontare intorno al fuoco, mentre fuori il vento, sempre che sia davvero il vento!, scuore la notte col suo ululato minaccioso.
Terry and Arthur are still in business. Now, take Terry McCann: he's a hard boy, he's even done a bit of porridge, but he's got a heart of gold. He'll do anything for anyone. And take Arthur Daley - please. I've heard he even charges his mum petrol money when he runs her home. Arthur will do anyone for anything; perhaps that's why he needs Terry as a minder... (Taken from back cover blurb)
