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Abstract: "Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist."


One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant!

Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children.

But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat.

Can Sophie and t ...; [Read more...] "Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist."


One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant!

Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children.

But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat.

Can Sophie and the BFG stop them? Reading age: 7-9 years old

Abstract: There Billy meets the amazing Minpins, tiny people who live inside the hollow trees. But the Minpins are in danger. The terrible, galloping Gruncher stalks the forest, and the Minpins are disappearing in their thousands. Can Billy find a way to destroy the hungry beast, once and for all–or will it gobble him up too? Age: 6 years up

Abstract: As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop.
There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury''s.
You''ll hear tales of horrible school bullies and the motor-car accident when Roald''s nose was nearly sliced clean off . . .
Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories; some are funny. Some are painful. S ...; [Read more...] As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop.
There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury''s.
You''ll hear tales of horrible school bullies and the motor-car accident when Roald''s nose was nearly sliced clean off . . .
Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories; some are funny. Some are painful. Some are unpleasant. All are true. Reading age: 8-12 years old

Abstract: This is a book about a boy named Dennis. He lives in a boring house in a boring street in a boring town, and he doesn’t have much to look forward to. But what he does have is dreams – and once he starts to follow them, things will never be the same again. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and once you meet Dennis, he’ll live with you forever. reading age: 8-12 years

Abstract: Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Gold Ticket from Mr Willy Wonka! Tremendous things are in store for you!

Charlie Bucket's life is about to change forever, thanks to one miraculous moment!

Willy Wonka, chocolate maker extraordinaire, has hidden five golden tickets in five ordinary bars of chocolate, and any child who finds one will get the chance to visit his incredible factory.

And Charlie has found one . . . But so have . . .

Augustus Gloop - a glutton for choco ...; [Read more...] Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Gold Ticket from Mr Willy Wonka! Tremendous things are in store for you!

Charlie Bucket's life is about to change forever, thanks to one miraculous moment!

Willy Wonka, chocolate maker extraordinaire, has hidden five golden tickets in five ordinary bars of chocolate, and any child who finds one will get the chance to visit his incredible factory.

And Charlie has found one . . . But so have . . .

Augustus Gloop - a glutton for chocolate
Veruca Salt - a spoiled and selfish brat
Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive gum-chewer
Mike Teavee - a television fiend

With a chocolate river, delectable confectionery and mysterious Oompa Loompas, Mr Wonka's factory is the most wondrous place Charlie has ever seen. Reading age: 7-9 years old

Abstract: Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Buckets back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world first space hotel, battling the dreaded Vermicious Knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable, intergalactic joyride. Reading age: 8-12 years old.

Abstract: "Quelle chance, s'écria Mr Wonka, nous sommes tombés pile sur le plus grand événement spatial de tous les temps !" Woush ! Dans le grand ascenseur de verre, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket et sa famille survolent la chocolaterie ! Ils voient le monde en bas mais ils ne sont pas seuls : le premier hôtel spatial a ouvert. Et les bêtes les plus méchantes, les plus vindicatives, les plus meurtrières de tout l'univers y rôdent : les Kpoux Vermicieux. Alors accrochez bien vos estomacs et vos cha ...; [Read more...] "Quelle chance, s'écria Mr Wonka, nous sommes tombés pile sur le plus grand événement spatial de tous les temps !" Woush ! Dans le grand ascenseur de verre, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket et sa famille survolent la chocolaterie ! Ils voient le monde en bas mais ils ne sont pas seuls : le premier hôtel spatial a ouvert. Et les bêtes les plus méchantes, les plus vindicatives, les plus meurtrières de tout l'univers y rôdent : les Kpoux Vermicieux. Alors accrochez bien vos estomacs et vos chapeaux ! Seuls Charlie et Willy Wonka peuvent empêcher les Kpoux de tout détruire. âge de lire: à partir de 7 ans.

Abstract: El señor Wonka, dueño de la magnífica fábrica de chocolate, ha escondido cinco billetes de oro en sus chocolatinas. Quienes los encuentren serán los elegidos para visitar la fábrica. Charlie tiene la fortuna de encontrar uno de esos billetes y, a partir de ese momento, su vida cambiará para siempre. Edad de lectura: A partir de 7 años

Abstract: ¿Sabías que Blancanieves era la jefa de una banda de enanos apostadores? ¿Que Caperucita coleccionaba abrigos de piel de lobo? ¿Y que el lobo feroz pretendía hacer volar la casa de los tres cerditos... con dinamita? Edad de lectura: A partir de 7 años

Abstract: Danny lives in a caravan with his father, the most marvellous and exciting father any boy ever had. All the land around them belongs to Mr Victor Hazell, a rich snob with a great glistening beery face and tiny piggy eyes. Nobody likes him, not one-little bit. So one day, Danny and his father concoct a daring plot that will give the old blue-faced baboon Victor Hazell the greatest shock of his life - so long as they don't get caught ...Ages: 9 years +

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 +