In Boy, Roald Dahl recounts his days as a child growing up in England. From his years as a prankster at boarding school to his envious position as a chocolate tester for Cadbury's, Roald Dahl's boyhood was as full of excitement and the unexpected as are his world-famous, best-selling books. Packed with anecdotes—some funny, some painful, all interesting—this is a book that's sure to please.
"Aku takkan kenyang kalau belum makan setidaknya tiga anak kecil." Si Buaya Raksasa makhluk paling rakus di hutan dan ia suka sekali makan anak-anak! Ia juga senang membual dan menganggap dirinya sangat pintar karena punya banyak rencana rahasia dan taktik cerdik. Tapi sebetulnya ia tidaklah sepintar binatang-binatang lain. Mereka berencana menghancurkan rencana busuknya dan memberinya pelaj…
The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, or any of the other giants—rather than the BFG—she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking off to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she m…
Sequel to the Newbery Honor Book! In this second installment in beloved author Tomie dePaola's autobiographical 26 Fairmount Avenue series, young Tomie and his family are setting into their new house. Charming and lively, with dePaola's trademark illustrations, this is a wonderful addition to the series.
An evocative collection of short stories by a three-time Pura Belpre honoree. Now available in paperback! When Carmen Teresa receives a notebook as a holiday gift, the guests suggest she write down their own childhood stories, which they tell. But Carmen Teresa, who loves to cook, collects their family recipes instead! With energy, sensitivity, and warmth, Lulu Delacre introduces readers to a …
Lucy, the new girl at school, invites a classmate to play with her unusual dollhouse.
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. When the art teacher disappears after a strange display of flashing lights, it looks like Bailey Elementary is in a bind. But out of nowhere a mysterious and pale woman with silver-white hair and an unusual white outf…
With a courageous young hero, exotic settings, non-stop action and short chapters this series will engage reluctant readers. After an emergency landing in Antarctica, Sam Fox and his younger brother are stranded on a wobbly ice floe. Just when it seems things couldn't get any worse, a massive creature emerges from the deep. A creature with huge jaws, and rows and rows of teeth ... and then ther…
Tonya is driving her teacher crazy. In Tonya's hands, pencils become drumsticks. Desktops become drums. She has talent and rhythm. She has a mother who doesn't think that girls should play drums. Finally, Tonya's music teacher convinces her to enter a drumming contest. She will be competing against boys who have been playing for years. But not all of them can make the drums talk and sing like T…
Mandy loves animals and knows lots about them too! Both her parents are vets - so Mandy's always able to help her friends with their pet problems ... Katie has six newborn kittens to look after but her family are moving house and can't take them with them. Can Mandy find a new home for all six kittens by the end of the week?