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A gripping and imaginative novel from a master storyteller.

"Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic tale of the regenerative power of nature is brilliantly retold by multi-award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean. Ten-year-old Mary who, after the death of her parents, comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors where she discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden"--Publisher's description

Two neighbouring kingdoms and a thorn-hedge between them. If only both could share the produce they each grow, life would be so much better. The children have a solution. But the rival kings would rather settle matters with a battle. They send for dragons. But will the dragons choose to come? And if they do, will they fight? and will it solve anything?

›Der geheime Garten‹ zählt seit Generationen zu den bekanntesten und beliebtesten Klassikern der britischen Kinderliteratur. Frances Hodgson Burnetts Geschichte von dem verwöhnten Mädchen begeistert die Menschen bis heute und wurde zahlreich in Film, Fernsehen und für die Bühne adaptiert. Zum ersten Mal gibt es den beliebten Klassiker nun auch als Vorlesebuch für die ganze Familie. Wie kein anderes Buch zeigt ›Der geheime Garten‹ die Schönheit und heilende Kraft der Natur und ist damit aktueller denn je.

A darkly funny commentary on present times, from a double Carnegie medal winner. Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean's enthralling new novel is set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous lies.Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria is made to step into Madame Suprema's shoes and is thrust into a world of corrupt and desperate politicians. As Gloria becomes aware of the forces toying with her every move, she must take decisions that could save, or end, thousands of lives - including her own...A brilliant and darkly funny commentary on our present times by one of our greatest writers.

Discover the story of the very first Christmas with this captivating retelling from multi-award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.

A magical retelling of The Snow Queen from award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, with stunning silhouette illustrations by Laura Barrett.

Read about the great feats of Hercules. Includes the story of Echo and Narcissus.

Read about Aeneas' epic journey from the fall of Troy to Italy.

Persephone was kidnapped by the lord of the underworld. Can she make her escape?