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William's summer days are filled with endless chores, and occasional fishing trips to the lake. All this changes when a violent, supernatural storm separates him from the protection of his beloved dogs, Copper and Bumbles, placing his life gravely at risk. Now, lost and alone, he must adapt fast to a magically altered world where foxes talk and trees gossip.

À la suite d’étonnantes révélations au sujet de son grand-père, Tom décide de fuir le quartier général de l’Agence pour aller explorer les cités fantômes. À la recherche d’indices pour arracher ses parents aux griffes de l’Alliance des Ténèbres, il sillonnera ces endroits abandonnés jadis peuplés d’humains qui servent aujourd’hui de refuges aux créatures. Ses fidèles amis apprentis traqueurs feront tout pour l’aider dans cet audacieux périple au cours duquel il apprivoisera son extraordinaire et dangereux pouvoir caché.

Inspired by William Blake's work, Nancy Willard has written a book of magical poems about life at an imaginary inn, run by none other than William Blake himself.

Elizabeth is an only child, new to town, and that can be very lonely. So when she meets Jennifer, a girl from her school - who claims to be a witch no less - she is eager to become her apprentice. Over the course of the next several months, the girls meet on Saturdays for their weekly rituals...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

After the death of her parents, Mary Lennox is sent to live in the remote Yorkshire countryside with her rarely seen uncle. With no one to play with, she resents the landscape and the gloomy house. But then she discovers a key which unlocks the hidden door to a secret garden. Academy Award winner Glenda Jackson captures the magic of the story that has been adored by adults and children alike for generations.

While spending the summer with their grandparents on a remote farm in South Carolina, Ben Alderman and his sister, Casey, uncover a hidden world of magic; a world their grandmother is secretly visiting. It is a world where elves and dwarves are locked in mortal combat against a witch who is trying to free the last surviving wizard from exile. The witch has been defeated once before but with the combined power of the wizard, no one will be able to stand against them. Much to Ben's dismay, he learns that he is the one foretold in the ancient elfin prophecies to bring about the downfall of the witch and save this exciting new world from destruction.

When Will gets nervous, he lets out a stink. But what will all his classmates think? William wants to be in the school play, but there's a problem. When he's nervous, he farts! How can he possibly audition, let alone win a part?

For fans of Brandon Mull and Rick Riordan comes William Shivering and Newbery Honor-winning author of Scary Stories for Young Foxes Christian McKay Heidicker's Thieves of Weirdwood, a brand-new illustrated fantasy series about two kid thieves who are plunged into a battle between the Real and...

The land of Asteria exists far beyond the stars. There, wishes hold immense power, and the only limit is your imagination. The kingdom is ruled by King Sidus and his daughter, Princess Carina. Carina has a special gift that lets her make dreams come true. Her cousin Stella is immensely jealous of her power and wants to rule Asteria herself. She would do anything to ruin Carina’s plans… Meanwhile, on Earth, a magnificent ship is ready to set sail on its maiden voyage. The Titanic is called the “Ship of Dreams,” and William Parker is excited about the journey ahead.

Step into the shoes of the iconic figure from Swiss folklore William Tell. Known for his exceptional archery skills and unwavering spirit, we follow his extraordinary journey as he defies tyranny and fights for freedom. From the fabled apple-shooting incident to his daring acts of defiance, this captivating narrative will transport you to a time of courage and resilience. Brace yourself for an epic adventure that will leave you inspired and in awe of this legendary Swiss hero.

For generations, the Folken have lived in total isolation. A self-contained society, they worship Bluegrass music and the legendary banjo picking of Jesus. For the Folken, the outside world inspires fear, not curiosity. Sarah Throckmartin is a typical 12-year old, living a typical Folken life - until her runaway dog, an old grudge, and a false prophecy combine to exile her and her brother Eddie from the Folken and everything they know.

Life was quite boring for Arabella until odd things began to happen to her. Her mother suggested a day out to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, because they were both studying Shakespeare plays at school. Suddenly, Arabella and Tom were transported back in time and met William Shakespeare himself when visiting the old Globe Theatre. They had no idea how that happened or how they would get back home.

John William Drake was born an explorer; just like many, many Drakes before him. His adventure really began with the discovery of a book hidden in the ceiling, followed by the mysterious disappearance of his father. He lived every day in misery until his 12th birthday. A new friend gave him an invitation he could not turn down: follow me and change your destiny. He never imagined being captured by bandits and taken to a ship riddled with river rats was part of his fate. Not just any bandits - the Bandits of Basswood.

Once best friends, Arthur and Wally find themselves on opposites sides of an epic war. Arthur, now officially a Novitiate of the Wardens of Weirdwood, is tasked with defending the border between the Real and Imaginary realms. But Wally and his brother Graham, who can see into the future, seek to topple it and create a new world. Meanwhile, the shadowy Order of Eldar, led by the fearsome Eraser, are also prepared to sow chaos and let wondrous and dangerous creatures of imagination run wild.

Tom wants to see a dragon. And his Granddad wants to make one. But neither of them are prepared for the consequences when they accidentally spill Granddad's special growth formula on the ground.

Sir William McCrow, el mítico explorador, te invita a un viaje por el mundo entero en busca del pájaro de los mil cantos. En el camino, descubrirás junto a él, decenas de aladas y maravillosas criaturas jamás vistas. Ponemos en tus manos el enorme legado de McCrow esperando que no se vuelva...

In the heart of the vast Oakwood forest, where sunlight filters through a mosaic of green leaves and the air hums with the melody of nature, Veril, Tyric, and Old Thorne relax by the fire, enjoying a cup of green tea. The little chipmunk with a big heart had grown quite famous in his woodland home, known for his quick thinking, boundless curiosity, and an unyielding spirit that often carried him through the most unexpected of challenges. But fame brought with it a new set of trials.

Follow the epic adventures of Alexander Salamander and his best friend William Brown, an average little boy who transforms himself from the physically ordinary to the unexplained extraordinary. When he learns to move like the animals in the forest, he gains a fluid, free form of strength and agility.