Offers a glimpse behind the scenes of a busy castle. Amid the hustle and bustle, this flap book helps young readers meet lords, ladies, knights and squires and find out how they live, work, fight and relax in their magnificent castle home.
Barry Ablett Book order
Barry Ablett is a UK-based illustrator who blends traditional and digital techniques, bringing fifteen years of experience to his craft. He possesses a deep love for books and illustrating stories, with his distinctive imagery gracing over thirty titles globally. His published works include adaptations of classic literature, poetry collections, and non-fiction on urban landscapes and architecture, showcasing a versatile and captivating artistic voice.
- 2011
- 2010
See Inside Houses Long Ago
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A fabulous flap book for older children showing the houses built by people around the world in different historical eras. Stunning illustrations and over 80 flaps reveal the house interiors as well as fascinating historical facts about how people lived long ago. Scenes include an Egyptian Villa, a Viking longhouse and an English manor.
- 2009
* A brilliantly illustrated collection of five classic Charles Dickens' stories, retold for younger readers. * Includes Oliver Twist, Bleak House, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and David Copperfield as well as a short biography of the great author himself. * With internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens.
- 2008
Lets you discover and explore some of the world's most famous buildings. This book reveals the building's interior and facts such as how they were built and their histories. It features Empire State Building, Guggenheim Museum, Himeji Castle, Versailles Palace, Blue Mosque, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
- 2007
See inside London: With over 80 flaps to lift
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A fantastic flap book that takes children on a journey through London from ancient times to today. Fabulous scenes show London in Roman times, in the Middle Ages, at the time of the Plague and during the Blitz, and each scene has flaps to lift to reveal historical secrets.Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more. With over 80 flaps to lift.
- 2006
Oliver Twist
- 528 pages
- 19 hours of reading
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Oliver Twist has asked for more ' Fleeing the workhouse, Oliver finds himself taken under the wing of the Artful Dodger and caught up with a group of pickpockets in London. As he tries to free himself from their clutches he becomes immersed in the seedy underbelly of the Capital, amongst criminals, prostitutes and the homeless. Dickens scathing attack on the cruelness of Victorian Society features some of his most memorable and enduring characters, including innocent Oliver himself, the Artful Dodger, Fagin, Bill Sikes and Nancy.
