Alan Marks Book order (chronological)

This enchanting fairytale is delightfully retold in a beautiful board book.

This classic story by Anna Sewell is retold for young children in picture book form. Black Beauty is the moving story of a young horse's journey from the rolling hills of the English countryside to the dark, cobbled streets of London, and the cruelty and kindness he encounters along the way. This read-aloud text is accompanied by beautiful watercolour illustrations by Alan Marks.

Příběhy lásky s rozdílem . . . Je tu polibek u ohně, který byl omylem, teta nenávidící muže u moře a střelec v Texasu, který hledá potyčku. Je tu bílá volavka letící nad lesem a posel běžící mezi dvěma lavičkami v parku. A samozřejmě, je tu dívka, která se setkává s chlapcem . . . Tyto příběhy lásky napsali američtí autoři Kate Chopin, Stephen Crane, Sarah Orne Jewett, O. Henry a kanadská autorka Lucy Maud Montgomery (autorka slavné Anny ze Zelených střech).

The enchanting fairytale retold through simple and engaging text with stunning original artwork. Gerda and Kay are best friends, until Kay suddenly changes. Then he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and everyone thinks he is lost forever. But Gerda is determined to rescue him.

A Victorian governess's love for her mysterious employer is threatened by the tragic secret of his mansion.

The outlaw Robin hood is determined to stop the evil Sheriff of Nottingham from bribing his way to becoming King. He sets out to steal the Sheriff's treasure - by winning an archery competition and becoming one the Sheriff's chief guard. But when his gang are all captured, will Robin be able to save them from the hangman's noose?This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", based on the tales of England's most famous outlaw and part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The series is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

This series provides reading and learning at four language levels through a range of integrated activities designed to develop reading skills, consolidate vocabulary, and offer personalized project work.

The words and emotions of this classic tale are brought to life with exceptionally detailed illustrations that re-create the look and atmosphere of 19th-century London, produced by the winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal. Full color.

Re-live Robin Hood's daring escapades with his Merry Men, and then find out about the men who might have inspired these stories.

When Heidi's Aunt Dete gets a new job in Frankfurt she takes Heidi up the mountains and leaves her with her grandfather who is not at all thrilled about having Heidi live with him. Just as Heidi and her Grandfather have become happy living together, Aunt Dete returns, wanting to take Heidi back to Frankfurt to be company for a rich little girl who is sick.

Ten-year-old Mary comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors and discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.

When their father is taken away by strangers, the lives of three children are altered forever. They move with their mother to a cottage by a railway. The railway becomes their playground, and they befriend the rail workers and passengers who eventually help to reunite them with their father.

When Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy discover a tunnel that leads to a castle, they pretend that it is enchanted. But when they discover the Sleeping Princess at the centre of the maze, astonishing things begin to happen.

Fifteen-year-old John Trenchard, lured by rumors of treasure, becomes involved with a smuggler who leads him into danger and adventure.

A thrillingly spooky tale based upon the story by Oscar Wilde for children growing in reading confidence and ability. The Canterville Ghost has been scaring away new residents in his castle for 500 years, but when the Otis family move in it becomes clear they are just as determined to make him leave. But who will succeed?

The little mermaid lives at the bottom of the sea, where the water is as clear as glass and the sand as fine as powder. But she longs to see the world above the waves This classic tale is beautifully retold, with lyrical text and enchanting illustrations by Alan Marks.

A magical retelling of The Snow Queen from award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, with stunning silhouette illustrations by Laura Barrett.

Retells three stories of King Arthur's knights, two highlighting Sir Gawain and his personality, and one telling of how Gawain's brother, Sir Gareth, was knighted.

A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.

What if your whole world was turned upside down in one day? One moment Ivan is daydreaming in class, the next hes fighting for survival. The German army have surrounded his home city of Leningrad. His fathers gone to fight and his mother is at the hospital looking after the sick. Theres only Ivan to look after his sister and his baby brother. As the Russian winter gets worse and the Nazis get even closer the city is cut off from the outside world. No electricity, no food, no hope? Will Ivan a

Das Schimpansenbaby Rickie verliert seine Mutter durch Wilderer und soll auf einem kongolesischen Markt verkauft werden. Glücklicherweise wird sie von einem Mann gerettet und in sein Haus aufgenommen. Dort freundet sich Rickie mit dem Hund Henri an. Der wird ihr Mutterersatz bis sie alt genug ist, um in einem Camp für verwaiste Schimpansen eigenständig weiterzuleben. Eine bewegende Geschichte von der weltbekannten Schimpansenforscherin Jane Goodall, wunderbar illustriert von Alan Marks. Ein minedition-Themenbuch für den Einsatz in Kindergarten und Schule.

A collection of tree tales from around the world. Suggested level: junior, primary

After dinner we turned the lights out and played 'hide-and-seek'. In the dark, I touched a hand, a very cold hand. Now, because of the game, I had to hide in the dark with ...with this cold person - not speaking, not knowing who it was. Slowly the others found us, hid with us, until we were all there - all thirteen. Thirteen? But there were only twelve people in the house! We touched each other in the dark, counting. Thirteen. Quickly, nervously, I lit a match to see...

"A heartwarming and charming book about the love and friendship between a little girl and her dog".--"American Bookseller". Full color.

David Copperfield, souvent considéré comme le chef-d'œuvre de Charles Dickens (1812-1870), était en tout cas celui de ses quinze romans que préférait l'auteur : il y avait mis beaucoup de lui-même. Le texte intégral de ce roman foisonnant, aussi riche en humour qu'en émotion, en aventures qu'en vérité psychologique, occupe un millier de pages. Pour se faire une idée de sa qualité exceptionnelle, il est légitime de commencer par une version abrégée. Par bonheur il en existe une que Dickens avait lui-même établie en 1861, afin d'introduire David Copperfield dans le répertoire de ses lectures publiques d'extraits de ses œuvres : d'une part, l'enlèvement d'Emily par un ami de David et les conséquences tragiques de cet enlèvement ; d'autre part, l'amour et le mariage de David et Dora ; Dickens a puisé des éléments dans d'autres chapitres pour donner un aperçu plus représentatif de son vaste travail. Le travail ardu de condensation a été habilement mené. La lecture durait deux heures ; elle devint la favorite de Dickens qui la donna soixante et onze fois dans la dernière décennie de sa vie. C'est le texte de cette lecture, inédit en français sus cette forme que nous proposons aujourd'hui dans la traduction de Sylvère Monod, revue et mise au point pour la circonstance.

For David Copperfield, orphaned and with a cruel stepfather, the future looks bleak. But a new start beckons with the magnificent Mr Micawber, then with his eccentric aunt, Betsey Trotwood.

HarperCollins is proud to present its news range of best-loved, essential classics. 'There is no harm in a man's cub.' Best known for the 'Mowgli' stories, Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book expertly interweaves myth, morals, adventure and powerful story-telling. Set in Central India, Mowgli is raised by a pack of wolves. Along the way he…

Now back in print, here is the companion volume to Alan Marks's award-winning book Over the Hill and Far Away. "At once fresh and old-fashioned, this fine presentation is most enjoyable proof of the durable appeal of Mother Goose.--The Horn Book. Full color.

A classic story by Hans Christian Andersen, The Ugly Duckling tells the familiar tale of growing up and self discovery. Cruelly tormented for his different appearance, the Duckling forsakes pecking hens and biting ducks for the solitude of the forest. Alone, he survives the bitter cold of both fellow animals and a hard winter to emerge in a triumphant springtime rebirth as the pond’s most beautiful swan. The expressive paintings of Robyn Officer capture the remarkable transformation, making this book a treasure for generations to come.