Книги жанра детская проза
A dark, gothic tale of romance… and murder.In the right dose, everything is a poison.Jessamine has spent her whole life in a cottage close to her father's apothecary garden, surrounded by medicinal plants and herbs that could kill her – although her father has never allowed her into the most dangerous part of the grounds… the poison garden. And so she’s never had reason to be afraid – until now. B…
Vee Bell is certain of one unshakeable truth. Sophie was murdered. But how can she prove it?Everyone thinks Vee is narcoleptic, but her secret condition is far more terrifying. When Vee passes out she slides into other people’s minds and can see the world through their eyes. It’s been happening for long enough that she thinks she’s gotten a handle on it. But nothing prepares her for sliding into s…
Child soap-star Ruby Parker discovers fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be!Ruby Parker has been acting in the glamorous soap, Kensington Heights, for most of her life. She is stunned when she overhears the script writers discussing whether to kill her character off, or to replace Ruby with a more beautiful actress! She has always felt like the ugly duckling compared to her stunning co-stars, but n…
Наташа вполне разделяет мнение матери. Действительно, приятно видеть все нарядное, чистое и корректное перед глазами. И белый чепчик на русой Анютиной головке, и ее стройную, с тонкой талией, фигурку Наташа очень любит. Но сегодня почему-то и белый чепчик, и тонкая талия, и сама Анюта раздражают Наташу. Что-то смутное, неприязненное поднимается со дна души…
Compelling drama in which 17-year-old Ellis comes to terms with the meaning of death…Ellis is an ordinary 17-year-old; someone who’s planning to finish school and go to university like any other teenager. The difference is that four months ago, his best friend Simon killed himself. Still – that was four months ago. Ellis has now ‘got over it’.Except, of course, he hasn’t. Returning to his home tow…
One of the brilliant titles in Jean Ure’s acclaimed series of humorous, delightful and poignant stories written in the form of diaries and letters which make them immediately accessible to children.Cherry’s teacher has told her that keeping a diary is a good way to unclog your head – and Cherry certainly has a lot on her mind…Cherry’s mother has just re-married, much to Cherry’s disgust. The worst…
Большую часть сказок Константин Паустовский написал в конце войны и в первые послевоенные годы. Многие из них, вошедшие в сборник, давно полюбились читателям – «Дремучий медведь», «Похождения жука-носорога», «Растрепанный воробей» и другие. В сказках писателя все просто, буднично, почти нет чудес. Волшебной силой здесь наделена сама природа. «Писать сказку так же трудно, как передать словами слаб…
A brilliant comedy drama from Jean Ure, all about the ups and downs of seeking fame.Carmen is in Year 9 and has serious ambitions to be a rock star. She has a great voice, has taught herself to play the guitar, and with one of her best friends, Josh, actually writes her own songs. The school is having a Top Spot contest for would-be pop stars, and Carmen eagerly puts her name on the list. But when…
The third show-stopping adventure from The Magical Peppers. Don’t miss it!The Magical Pepper twins Esme and Monty are back with their Uncle Potty again – a professional magician, with a knack of getting himself – and the twins – into trouble!Potty’s been asked to perform for the Queen at the Monolith Museum in London. But in a museum full of Egyptian mummies, and secret passageways, and enchanted …
Ann Pilling manages to combine fascinating historical detail with mysterious and compelling ghost stories, and THE WITCH OF LAGG is no exception. Now available as an ebook for the first time, it is sure to attract a whole new wave of fans.Ever since Ann Pilling’s debut novel, BLACK HARVEST, now a Collins Modern Classic, she has built her reputation into one of our best-loved and most talented cont…
Trixie is a fun and fiesty free-thinker who never seems to hear the word ‘NO’!Trixie has a heart of gold and a love of animals so big it even includes nits! She’s passionate about vegetarianism, music and Building a Better World.All Trixie has ever wanted is her very own horse – and when her gran wins money in a competition, Trixie's dream finally comes true. But the pony turns out to be more of a…
Trixie is a feisty, funny ten-and-three quarters-year-old who knows exactly what she thinks and is always ready to share it! Irresistible illustrated stories from the creator of the highly successful Teenage Worrier series.Trixie's beloved doggy Harpo (yes, the infamous Doggy Yap Star) had puppies and the day has come to find them a new home, much to Trixie's despair. Nothing she says can convince…
Жил-был на свете мальчик по имени Хашим. Не желал он учиться, помогать матери по хозяйству. Однажды в руки этого лентяя попала сказочная волшебная шапка, которая могла исполнить любое желание хозяина. Преисполненный уверенности в том, что с помощью чудесной шапки он совершит множество героических поступков, Хашимджан отправляется странствовать по свету. И каких только испытаний, каких приключений …
Сонечка - маленькая любознательная и активная девочка, которая живет в городе. Она ходит в садик и уже совсем скоро пойдет в школу. У каждого ребенка есть приключения, и у Сонечки они то же есть. Это книжка про нее и ее друга Пушистика, который завелся у Сонечки в комнате.
В сборник вошли три повести известного детского писателя Аркадия Гайдара: «Чук и Гек», «Голубая чашка», «Дальние страны».