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Abstract: Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief—it's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don't know is that they're not dealing with just any fox—Mr. Fox would rather die than surrender. Only the most fantastic plan can save him now. Ages: 5-8 years

Abstract: Billy's biggest wish is to turn a weird old wooden house into a wonderful sweet shop. But then he finds a giraffe, a pelly and a monkey living inside - they're the Ladderless Window Cleaners! Who needs ladders when you've got a giraffe? They become best friends and when they meet the richest man in all England, there's a chance Billy's scrumptious-galumptious dream just might come true . . . reading age: 6-9 years old.

Abstract: 'Going Solo' tells of how, when he grew up, Roald Dahl left England for Africa and a series of daring and dangerous adventures began. From tales of plane crashes to surviving snake bites, read all about Roald Dahl's life before becoming the world's number-one storyteller. reading age: 7-9 years old

Abstract: James Henry Trotter lives with two ghastly hags. Aunt Sponge is enormously fat with a face that looks boiled and Aunt Spiker is bony and screeching. He's very lonely until one day something peculiar happens. At the end of the garden a peach starts to grow and GROW AND GROW. Inside that peach are seven very unusual insects - all waiting to take James on a magical adventure. But where will they go in their GIANT PEACH and what will happen to the horrible aunts if they stand in their way? ...; [Read more...] James Henry Trotter lives with two ghastly hags. Aunt Sponge is enormously fat with a face that looks boiled and Aunt Spiker is bony and screeching. He's very lonely until one day something peculiar happens. At the end of the garden a peach starts to grow and GROW AND GROW. Inside that peach are seven very unusual insects - all waiting to take James on a magical adventure. But where will they go in their GIANT PEACH and what will happen to the horrible aunts if they stand in their way? There's only one way to find out . . Reading age: 7-9 years old

Abstract: La Jirafa, el Pelícano y el Mono son los mejores Limpiaventanas Desescalerados del mundo, y desean vivir contigo las más disparatadas aventuras. Para ello, contarán con la ayuda de un niño que sueña con tener una pastelería, un excéntrico duque, una riquísima duquesa... y un temible ladrón conocido como «el Cobra».Edad de lectura: A partir de 7 años

Abstract: Every Saturday morning the Greg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting. Now it's made her so angry she's PUT THE MAGIC FINGER ON THEM ALL. And very strange things have begun to happen . . .Reading age: 5-7 years old.

Abstract: Le père de Matilda Verdebois pense que sa fille n'est qu'une petite idiote. Sa mère passe tous ses après-midi à jouer au loto. Quant à la directrice de l'école, Mlle Legourdin, c'est la pire de tous: un monstrueux tyran, qui trouve que les élèves sont des cafards. Elle les enferme même dans son terrible étouffoir.
Matilda, elle, est une petite fille extraordinaire à l'esprit magique, et elle en a assez. Tous ces adultes feraient bien de se méfier, car Matilda va leur donner une leçon ...; [Read more...] Le père de Matilda Verdebois pense que sa fille n'est qu'une petite idiote. Sa mère passe tous ses après-midi à jouer au loto. Quant à la directrice de l'école, Mlle Legourdin, c'est la pire de tous: un monstrueux tyran, qui trouve que les élèves sont des cafards. Elle les enferme même dans son terrible étouffoir.
Matilda, elle, est une petite fille extraordinaire à l'esprit magique, et elle en a assez. Tous ces adultes feraient bien de se méfier, car Matilda va leur donner une leçon qu'ils ne sont pas près d'oublier. Âge (à partir de) : 7 ans +

Abstract: Matilda Wormwood's father thinks she's a little scab. Matilda's mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. And Matilda's headmistress Miss Trunchbull? Well, she's the worst of all. She is a big bully, who thinks all her pupils are rotten and locks them in the dreaded Chokey. As for Matilda, she's an extraordinary little girl with a magical mind - and now she's had enough. So all these grown-ups had better watch out, because Matilda is going to teach them a lesson they'll never forget. ...; [Read more...] Matilda Wormwood's father thinks she's a little scab. Matilda's mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. And Matilda's headmistress Miss Trunchbull? Well, she's the worst of all. She is a big bully, who thinks all her pupils are rotten and locks them in the dreaded Chokey. As for Matilda, she's an extraordinary little girl with a magical mind - and now she's had enough. So all these grown-ups had better watch out, because Matilda is going to teach them a lesson they'll never forget. Ages: 7 years +

Abstract: Matilda es una lectora empedernida con tan solo cinco años. Sensible e inteligente, todos la admiran menos sus mediocres padres que la consideran una inútil. Además, tiene poderes extraños y maravillosos. Un día, decide desquitarse y empieza a emplearlos contra la cruel señorita Trumchbull. Edad de lectura a partir de 7 años +

Abstract: Matilde ha imparato a leggere a tre anni, e a quattro ha già divorato tutti i libri della biblioteca pubblica. Quando perciò comincia a frequentare la prima elementare si annoia talmente che l'intelligenza deve pur uscirle da qualche parte: così le esce dagli occhi. Gli occhi di Matilde diventano incandescenti e da essi si sprigiona un potere magico che l'avrà vinta sulla perfida direttrice Spezzindue. la quale per punire gli alunni si diverte a rinchiuderli in un armadio pieno di chio ...; [Read more...] Matilde ha imparato a leggere a tre anni, e a quattro ha già divorato tutti i libri della biblioteca pubblica. Quando perciò comincia a frequentare la prima elementare si annoia talmente che l'intelligenza deve pur uscirle da qualche parte: così le esce dagli occhi. Gli occhi di Matilde diventano incandescenti e da essi si sprigiona un potere magico che l'avrà vinta sulla perfida direttrice Spezzindue. la quale per punire gli alunni si diverte a rinchiuderli in un armadio pieno di chiodi, lo Strozzatoio, o li usa per allenarsi al lancio del martello olimpionico. L'intelligenza e la cultura sembra dirci l'autore - sono le uniche armi che un debole può usare contro l'ottusità, la prepotenza e la cattiveria. Eta' di lettura: 7 anni +