The Hobbit Graphic Novel by J. R. R. Tolkien

$35.00 NZD

Category: General Graphic Books

A brand new revised edition of the best-selling graphic novel based on the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings. First published in 1990, David Wenzel's comic book adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit was an immediate success and has become one of the best-loved graphic novels of the last 20 years. The Hobbit is the story of Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented hobbit whose life is turned upside down when he joins the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves on their quest to reclaim their stolen treasure. It is a journey fraught with danger - and in the end it is Bilbo alone who must face the guardian of this treasure, the most-dreaded dragon, Smaug. Illustrated and hand painted in full colour throughout, and accompanied by the carefully abridged text of the original novel, this handsome authorised edition will introduce new generations to a magical masterpiece - and be treasured by Hobbit fans of all ages, everywhere. This new edition has been completely re-scanned from the original paintings to achieve more accurate and vibrant colours, with David Wenzel revisiting the work to provide sensitive improvements and additions to the original edition. The book includes a magnificent and completely new cover design by Wenzel himself. ...Show more

Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories (Book & CD) by Rudyard Kipling; retold by Elli Woollard

$20.00 NZD

Category: Classics

A magical, rhyming retelling of five of Rudyard Kipling's beloved tales from Just So Stories, with an audio CD performed by Lenny Henry. One of the enduring classics of children's literature Kipling's Just So Stories have delighted generations of children. Witty and inventive, his stories tell of how t he world came to be as it is - from how the camel got his hump to why rhinos have wrinkly skin. Combining the brilliant rhyming talent of Elli Woollard and stunning artwork from award-winning illustrator Marta Altés, Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories is a smart, funny, and younger retelling for a whole new generation of readers. Stories include: How the Whale got his Throat, How the Camel got his Hump, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, The Elephant's Child, and The Cat that Walked by Himself. ...Show more

Over Sea, Under Stone (#1 The Dark Is Rising Sequence) by Susan Cooper

$18.00 NZD

Category: Classics | Series: The Dark Is Rising Sequence

On holiday in Cornwall, Simon, Jane and Barney Drew discover an ancient map in the attic of the Grey House, where they are staying with their mysterious Great-Uncle Merry. They know immediately that it is special. But it is much more than just a map. It is the start of a quest to find a grail, a source of great power that could contain - or resurrect - the powerful, age-old forces of evil in the world. And the Drews are not the only ones searching for it. ...Show more

Anne of Avonlea: (Anne of Green Gables #2: Virago Modern Classics) by L. M. Montgomery

$20.00 NZD

Category: Classics | Series: Anne of Green Gables | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11

A classic for all ages, this official, unabridged edition of Anne of Avonlea features the unforgettable character of Anne Shirley and special memories, exclusively from L.M. Montgomery's granddaughter. At sixteen, Anne is both exhilarated and slightly terrified to be teaching at the Avonlea schoolhouse . But she's determined to win the heart of every student--especially troublemaker Anthony Pye. After all, she still knows a thing or two about troublemaking herself... With rambunctious six-year-old twins staying at Green Gables, a village "improvement" project that goes disastrously wrong, and her college entrance exams to study for, Anne will more than have her hands full. At least her best friend Diana and tormentor-turned-ally, the dashing Gilbert Blythe, will be there to help see her through. Inspiring the dreamer in all of us, Anne is hailed as a favorite by everyone from Mark Twain to Duchess Kate. ...Show more

The Famous Five 9 Five Fall into Adventure

$15.00 NZD

Category: Classics

The Story of the Amulet (Psammead #3) by E. Nesbit

$17.00 NZD

Category: Classics

The Story of the Amulet is a novel for children, written in 1906 by English author Edith Nesbit. It is the final part of a trilogy of novels that also includes Five Children and It (1902) and The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904). In it the children re-encounter the Psammead--the "it" in Five Children and It. As it no longer grants wishes to the children, however, its capacity is mainly advisory in relation to the children's other discovery, the Amulet, thus following a formula successfully established in The Phoenix and the Carpet. Gore Vidal writes, "It is a time machine story, only the device is not a machine but an Egyptian amulet whose other half is lost in the past. By saying certain powerful words, the amulet becomes a gate through which the children are able to visit the past or future. ... a story of considerable beauty." ...Show more

The Railway Children (Faber Classics) by E. Nesbit

$17.00 NZD

Category: Classics

When Roberta, Peter and Phyllis's father is taken away and they move to a tiny cottage in the countryside, the only advantage is the nearby railway. Join them on their adventures as they befriend all those who work with the trains, prevent a railway disaster and try to discover the truth behind their fa ther's disappearance.The Railway Children, a much-loved children's classic, was first published in 1906 and has never been out of print. ...Show more

The Secret Seven Collection 3 (#7-9 Bindup) by Enid Blyton

$15.00 NZD

Category: Classics | Series: The Secret Seven | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. Also available in audiobook! It's their first adventure and the Secret Seven super-sleuths are already on the trail of a mystery! T he gang are dressed in disguise, following a lead to a spooky old house in the snow... Solve the mystery! Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams's books. The story was first published in 1949. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras! Enid Blyton ®, The Secret Seven ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner. ...Show more

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (Classic Edition #9) by Beatrix Potter

$16.00 NZD

Category: Classics | Series: The World of Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter's Classic Children's Stories in beautiful eBook editions Jemima Puddle-Duck wants to hatch her own eggs, but she makes the very foolish decision to trust a fox with her nest. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children's Classics collection. Ea ch eBook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text. ...Show more

The Two Towers (Lord of the Rings Part 2 Film Tie-In) by J. R. R. Tolkien

$20.00 NZD

Category: Classics | Series: Lord of the Rings Film Tie-In

Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.To celebrate the release of the first of Peter Jackson's two-part film adaptation of THE HOBBIT, THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, this second part of THE LORD OF THE RINGS is available for a limited time with an exclusive cover image from Peter Jackson's award-winning trilogy. ...Show more

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

$23.00 NZD

Category: Classics | Series: The Sisterhood

Celebrating International Women's Day with the original sisterhood Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there's tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there's Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together they are the March sisters. Eve n though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures - including Laurie, the boy next door. And through sisterly squabbles, their happy times and sad ones too, the sisters discover that growing up is sometimes very hard to do. Little Women is one of six unforgettable Puffin Classics, brought together for International Women's Day in a stunning set in celebration of some of the most iconic female writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. ...Show more

Bridge to Terabithia (Puffin Modern Classics) by Katherine Paterson

$21.00 NZD

Category: Classics | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11

This beloved Newbery Medal-winning novel by bestselling author Katherine Paterson is a modern classic of friendship and loss. Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief. Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children's Book and has become a touchstone of children's literature, as have many of Katherine Paterson's other novels, including The Great Gilly Hopkins and Jacob Have I Loved. ...Show more