Down by the harbour the quayside cat, Jim, comes to talk with Old Tregarn about his days long ago at sea. Inspired by Old Tregarn's tales, Jim longs for his own sea adventure. Before long the two cats have jumped aboard a ship, and so begins Jim's daring adventure at sea . . .
Unsure about how to continue his magical studies when his wizard master dies, Sam, who is unaware of his considerable talents, embarks on a solo quest and is protected from dangerous enemies by his dragon, Starback, with whom he shares a powerful bond.
Josh has it all ticking along nicely. He might even have the lovely Lisa. But Lisa starts asking questions that don't have any answers. And soon the police are asking too.
This book features a pop-up model of the Colosseum, showcasing a day at the Roman games and gladiator life. It includes an introduction to the Roman games, a map of Ancient Rome, an annotated Colosseum plan, gladiator trading cards, and the Roman board game Tabula.
The real story of Little Red Riding Hood - told by the Wolf himself!
Ben is a wealthy mouse who is not interested in Christmas, or the gift that Tim, a poor mouse, brings him on Christmas Eve. By morning, Ben, like Scrooge, has learnt the true meaning of Christmas and the value of friendship and he invites Tim to celebrate Christmas with him.
Come actors, playwrights, and groundlings to Shakespeare's Globe to brush up on history and perform some famous scenes from the Bard's greatest plays. Break a leg!Welcome to the Globe, the greatest theater in the world! The year is 1612, and leading Shakespearean actor Richard Burbage is conducting a backstage tour of everything from the pit below the stage to the grand ceiling painted to resemble the heavens. Take a peek inside this marvelous miniature theater to — A 3-D pop-up model of the Globe Theatre— A book of fascinating inside facts on the theater's history, design, and legendary performances— 10 sheets containing a total of 20 press-out, standup characters— Two booklets — one for you and one for a friend — featuring popular scenes from 12 Shakespearean plays, including A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, ROMEO AND JULIET, TWELFTH NIGHT, AS YOU LIKE IT, and moreIn SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE — approved by the Globe Theatre itself — you'll find everything you need to stage your own performances of the most memorable scenes in theater history.
I have never gone to sea in a pirate ship, or joined the circus, or fought with a dragon. This picture book about the power of one small boy's imagination is a mix of fantasy and reality.
Die 12jährige Franny gelangt über eine Zeitschleuse ins Mittelalter und kann dort das Rätsel der Lindwürmer lösen.