Dla dzieci
Ellis Parker Butler
Another lighthearted tale from American author Ellis Parker Butler (December 5, 1869 September 13, 1937) which revolves around old Peter Lane, who lives on a decrepit houseboat on the Mississippi River and mostly whiles away his time whittling with his jack-knife and not really doing much else. That is, until one night, a sickly woman knocks at his boat door holding her son in her arms. This encounter would change Peters life, as the old man befriends little Buddy and is determined to keep him and raise him as his own, provided he is able to keep a host of others from laying claim to the orphan. The two outcasts share many adventures over the storybook, enjoying a happy ending despite several difficulties.
The Last Egyptian. A Romance of the Nile
L. Frank Baum
When Gerald Winston, an English Egyptologist travelling on the Nile, meets Kara, who claims to be the last descendant of a royal Egyptian family, the scientists curiosity is sparked by the story Kara tells. Is it true that Karas ancestor Ahtka-Ra, High Priest of Ămen, ruled Rameses II as his puppet? As Winston tries to learn more about the strange Egyptian and his mysterious tale, he is drawn into Karas insidious intrigues. A complex tale of embezzlement, forgery, arranged marriages, bigotry and cheating keep the reader guessing the outcome until the last chapter. The Last Egyptian: A Romance of the Nile was the only adventure novel and the last adult work of fiction of L. Frank Baum, creator of the Wizard of Oz, published eleven years after he wrote Mother Goose in Prose which first introduced a little girl by the name of Dorothy. Enjoy this masterpiece.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
L. Frank Baum
Every child knows about Santa Claus, the jolly man who brings gifts to all on Christmas. There are many stories that tell of his life, but the delightful version relayed in The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is by far the most charming and original of all. Orphaned at an infant Claus is found and raised in the magical Forest of Burzee by a wood-nymph Necile, who convinces the great Ak to allow her to raise Claus for her own. As he grows older he meets his fellow humans, and sees the neglect of children. This sets him on the path to making toys and becoming the beloved Saint Nicholas we are familiar with today. Along the way we learn the origins of the Christmas tree and Christmas stockings and discover the stories behind many Christmas secrets, like why Santa slides down chimneys, how he picks his reindeer, and how he delivers all his toys in one night. Only L. Frank Baum, the man who created the wonderful land of Oz, could have told Santas tale in such rich and imaginative detail!
L. Frank Baum
Who is stealing almost all of the magical treasures of Oz including the Magic Picture, the Wizards black bag, and Glindas Book of Records? Dorothy and her friends set out to comb all of Oz, not only for magic stolen from Glinda and the Wizard, but also for the kidnapped princess, Ozma. Along the way, they explore regions never seen in other Oz books, meeting strange and interesting people and animals, and falling into peril more than once. Deep in the Winkie Country, Dorothys search party learns that Ozma is the prisoner of a mysterious villain. But if their new foe is powerful enough to steal Princess Ozma and all their magical treasures, how will they defeat him with no magic of their own? In this 1917 addition to the Oz series, L. Frank Baum delights readers of all ages with a spellbinding mystery that involves nearly every one of the amazing cast of characters that populate Americas favorite fairyland.
The Lovers Baedeker and Guide to Arcady
Carolyn Wells
The Lovers Baedeker and Guide to Arcady book is the authors description of a fantasy land inhabited by lovers. It is a travel guide to the mythic land of Arcardy which, according to the map on page 35, is just over the Delectable Mountains from the Land of Hearts Desire and is bordered by the State of Matrimony and the Sea of Dreams. Arcady is transversed by the Road To Wealth and the River Lethe, is just over the Great Divide from the State of Blessed Singleness. The city of Arcady in the kingdom of Arcadia, which is inhabited entirely by a strange but interesting race known as Lovers. After describing how it is to be reached by the Joy Line across the Sea of Dreams in transports of rapture, she tells of its topography, its climate, time, custom-house regulations, flowers...
L. Frank Baum
In this witty and imaginative tale, the Royal Historian of Oz, L. Frank Baum, takes young readers back across The Great Sandy Desert for more exciting adventures in the wondrous Land of Oz. Old friends such as Dorothy, the Wizard, and the Cowardly Lion reappear, along with endearing new characters the Glass Cat, the Hungry Tiger, Little Trot, Capn Bill, the Lonesome Duck, and others. In this story, Ozmas kingdom is threatened once again by Nome Ruggedo, the dastardly former Nome King. This time hes teamed up with a young munchkin lad named Kiki Aru whos discovered a secret word which allows him to transform anyone into whatever shape he pleases. When Dorothy, the Wizard, Cowardly Lion, and Hungry Tiger are caught by the wily pair and changed into other shapes, can anyone stop them in time to save all of Oz? Or will Ruggedo finally get his revenge on Ozma and Dorothy? Youll find out in the pages of this exciting story.
John Buchan
The Magic Walking Stick is a childrens short story by John Buchan. Our hero is a teenage boy who buys a walking stick from a beggar a magic walking stick that allows the boy to visit many places at his command... It is a fantastical story about a pair of magical walking sticks; one that will cease to function if it is used for any practical purpose, and another that will cease to function if it isnt. Unfortunately, our protagonist doesnt know which one he possesses. This charming one-of-a-kind classic is a beautiful compilation which includes the timeless story, The Magic Walking-Stick and several additional Arabian Nights classic stories including; The Seven Voyages of Sinbad, The Story of the Magic Horse, The Story of the Fisherman and the Genie and more. Its a charming and entertaining tale perfect for bedtime reading.
L. Frank Baum
The sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, set shortly after the events in the first book. A fantastical tale of endless imagination, The Marvelous Land of Oz follows the adventures of a young boy named Tip, who, for as long as he can remember has been under the guardianship of a witch named Mombi in the Land of Oz. When Tips prank, in creating a pumpkin-headed man to frighten Mombi backfires, and he is threatened with the terrible fate of being made into a statue as punishment, the young boy runs away and heads for the Emerald City, taking the now living Jack Pumpkinhead with him. Here he meets with our old friends the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like the Wooden Sawhorse, the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, and the amazing Gump. They thwart the wicked plans of the evil witch Mombi and overcome the rebellion of General Jinjur and her army of young women. This story is as exciting and endearing today as it was when first published more than 80 years ago.
The Master Key. An Electrical Fairy Tale
L. Frank Baum
The Master Key: An Electrical Fairy Tale was one of Baums earliest full length fantasy books for children, published in 1901 just one year after The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Rob Joslyn is in most respects an ordinary American teenager; his one distinguishing peculiarity is his passion for the new science and craft of electricity. He has his own laboratory in the attic of the family home, and has rigged the house with his electrical gadgets. One day, amid the bewildering cluster of circuits and wires in his workshop, Rob causes a blinding flash of light from which emerges the Demon of Electricity. A young boy receives a series of gifts, electrical gifts, and has a series of unusual adventures. Rob travels the world, rendering assistance to European heads of state and narrowly escaping disaster at the hands of primitive cannibals, Turks and Tatars, pirates, and evil scientists who try to steal his inventions.
The Naturals 1. Genialne umysły
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Siedemnastoletnia Cassie ma niezwykły talent łącząc najdrobniejsze szczegóły, potrafi powiedzieć, kim jesteś i czego pragniesz. Jednak nigdy nie traktowała tej naturalnej zdolności poważnie, aż do chwili, gdy do jej drzwi zapukało FBI. Stworzono tajny program wykorzystujący wyjątkowych nastolatków do rozwiązywania niewyjaśnionych spraw kryminalnych sprzed lat i Cassie jest im potrzebna. Dziewczyna nie zdaje sobie sprawy, że grozi jej większe niebezpieczeństwo niż stawienie czoła kilku niewyjaśnionym zabójstwom, zwłaszcza gdy musi zamieszkać z grupą nastolatków, których umiejętności są równie nietypowe jak jej własne. Sarkastyczny, zamożny Michael ma talent w odczytywaniu emocji, którego używa, by przeniknąć do głowy Cassie i nie tylko. Ponury Dean dzieli z Cassie dar profilowania, ale trzyma ją na dystans. Wkrótce stanie się jasne, że nikt w programie naturalsi nie jest tym, za kogo się podaje. A gdy pojawia się nowy morderca, niebezpieczeństwo jest bliżej, niż kiedykolwiek mogła wyobrazić sobie Cassie. Uwiezieni w śmiertelnej grze w kotka i myszkę naturalsi będą musieli wykorzystać wszystkie swoje umiejętności, by po prostu przetrwać.
The Naturals 2. Mroczna strona
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Gdy karty rozdaje morderca, gra toczy się o życie. Niezwykły talent siedemnastoletniej Cassie do wnikania w ludzkie umysły zapewnił jej miejsce w elitarnym programie FBI. Wraz z czwórką innych równie niezwykłych nastolatków rozwiązuje sprawy kryminalne sprzed lat. Michael ma talent do odczytywania emocji, Sloane analizuje dane niczym komputer. Lia to prawdziwy wykrywacz kłamstw, a Dean rozumie morderców lepiej niż ktokolwiek inny. Ale kiedy dochodzi do kolejnej zbrodni, która dotyka chłopaka osobiście, ten nie chce mieć ze sprawą nic wspólnego. Zaczyna się śmiertelna gra zabójczych umysłów. Czy naturalsi dadzą się wciągnąć w gierki psychopatycznego mordercy? I czy z tej rozgrywki ktokolwiek może wyjść cało? Przyjaźń. Romans. Seryjni mordercy. Naturalsi wchodzą do gry.
The Naturals. Tom III. Piramida strachu
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Trzeci tom bestsellerowej serii The Naturals idealny dla tych, którzy kochają zagadki i seriale kryminalne. Trzy kasyna. Trzy ciała. Trzy dni. Po serii brutalnych morderstw w Las Vegas naturalsi zostają wezwani do pomocy przy śledztwie. Ofiary zamordowano w miejscach publicznych, ale sprawcy nie widać na żadnych nagraniach z monitoringu, a każdej z nich wytatuowano na nadgarstku ciąg cyfr układający się w tajemniczy szyfr. Im bliżej rozwiązania zagadki, tym trudniej i niebezpieczniej. Tymczasem Cassie boryka się z równie niebezpieczną i bolesną tajemnicą pojawiają się nowe okoliczności dotyczące morderstwa jej matki i szansa na przełom w śledztwie. Naturalsi staną w obliczu niemożliwej tezy i niemożliwego wyboru.
The Naturals. Tom IV. Więzy krwi
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Finałowy tom, który przynosi odpowiedzi na wszystkie pytania. Naturalsi nie są już myśliwymi. Tym razem to oni są zwierzyną. Kiedy Cassie Hobbes dołączyła do programu FBI, miała tylko jeden cel odkryć prawdę o morderstwie matki. Teraz to, co wydawało jej się, że wie, zostało zakwestionowane. Ludzie, którzy stoją za sprawą sprzed lat, są potężniejsi i niebezpieczniejsiniż wszystko, z czym dotąd przyszło się zmierzyć naturalsom. Rozpoczynając wyścig z czasem, Cassie, Sloane, Michael i Dean próbują rozpracować grupę, która morduje od pokoleń. Jaki związek z mordercami ma Cassie? Zawiera obszerny bonus DWANAŚCIE, którego akcja rozgrywa się sześć lat później.
Karolina Jekiełek
The Navel Monster is a story of a newly-born and asymmetrically legged monster, which is driven by the unknown to find its master. The book accounts for the monster’s adventures and depicts its journey in which it learns the world. The book is full of funny situations as the monster does not speak, yet it understands the speech. The story is dedicated to kids aged 6-8, although any other child or adult may take pleasure in the reading. It is a must-read to all who love adventure, mystery and humour. Karolina Jekielek is a published English teacher, an owner of a private language institute Home Tutor. She publishes articles for Oxford Magazine on digital teaching, literacy, creativity, and XXI century skills. Karolina Jekielek is an ardent supporter of personalizing and individualizing teaching. Her writing career began in 2012 when she published her first book for English teachers. Then, she decided to meet the demands of her students, who demanded simplified readings.
Lewis Carroll
This is a simplified version of Alice in Wonderland for the little ones. Added a few new digressions that still add color to this childrens fiction. Easy to read and easy to understand, which is the most important. As always, amazing creatures will meet on the path of the protagonist.
The Only Light Left Burning. Dopóki płonie nadzieja
Erik J. Brown
Kontynuacja bestsellerowego postapokaliptycznego queerowego romansu All Thats Left in the World Po pełnej niebezpieczeństw wędrówce Andrew i Jamie w końcu odnaleźli bezpieczną przystań na Florydzie. Jeszcze bardziej zakochani zaczynają budować nowe życie w przyjaznej społeczności. Jednak wkrótce staje się jasne, że każdy z nich pragnie czegoś innego. Jamie jest gotowy ruszyć w dalszą drogę i wieść spokojne życie tylko we dwóch. Andrew chciałby zostać na miejscu i stworzyć dom w otoczeniu przyjaciół. Gdy w archipelag uderza huragan, bohaterowie zmuszeni są wyruszyć z powrotem w dzicz, gdzie grozi im natknięcie się na starych wrogów. I znów nie wiedzą, komu mogą zaufać. Czy odnajdą drogę powrotną do domu i do siebie nawzajem?