Age: From 4 years oldDo you dream of becoming an adventurer?Discover Jack and Maddie’s fantastic journeys!Jack, Maddie and Poko are playing on the beach. Suddenly, they see a bottle among the rocks. Hidden in the bottle is the treasure of the most famous pirate: Terence the Terrible!The Treasure of Terence The Terrible is a pirate story which is part of the Budding Adventures series. It is a wonderful adventure about friendship and ...

Age: From 4 years oldDo you dream of becoming an adventurer?Discover Jack and Maddie’s fantastic journeys!Jack and Maddie have just discovered a new planet! But the inhabitants seem odd... Who are they? What do they want?The Planet of the Memoks is a Fantasy story which is part of the Budding Adventures series. It is a wonderful adventure about friendship and new discoveries.While young children will love the colourful illus...

Age: From 4 years oldDo you dream of becoming an adventurer?Discover Jack and Maddie’s fantastic journeys!Jack, Maddie and Poko are delighted, they are going to explore the jungle! But while on their way, they encounter a young marmoset in danger. The poor creature is trapped in the middle of the river... Will they manage to save him?A Marmoset In Peril! is part of the Budding Adventures series. It is a wonderful adventure about fri...

Age: From 4 years oldDo you dream of becoming an adventurer?Discover Jack and Maddie’s fantastic journeys!This morning, Jack and Maddie have decided to spend a simple day fishing. They certainly did not expect to find a fabulous treasure hidden in the ocean…The Mystery Box is part of the Budding Adventures series. It is a wonderful adventure about friendship and new discoveries.While young children will love the colourful il...

The story is set primarily on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and follows the adventures of Harvey Cheyne Jr., the young son of a wealthy American businessman. When Harvey falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship, he is rescued by a Portuguese fishing schooner, the "We're Here." Finding himself among a crew of rugged and experienced fishermen, Harvey must adapt to the demanding life at sea and learn the ways of the fishing industry."Captains Courageous" explores themes of personal gr...

Un romanzo di avventura per mare, vissuto direttamente dall'autore, salpato nel 1907 dalla baia di San Francisco a bordo di imbarcazione di 45 piedi, lo Snark. Viene narrata l'avventuroso viaggio attraverso il Pacifico durato un anno e mezzo tra gioie e paure di un equipaggio inesperto. Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione in italiano.

The Wallace brothers and Muyunda plan a quiet camping trip on Lake Kariba on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, but things turn a little hairy.While photographing hippos one night, Bruce sees a mysterious boat loaded with uniformed men and an assortment of weapons crossing the lake, and the boys decide to investigate.Their curiosity leads to both Bruce and Muyunda being captured by guerrilla fighters intent on overthrowing the Zimbabwean government. It is up to Nigel t...

**Parents’ Choice RecommendedAn inquisitive fox sets off on a seafaring voyage with a crew of deer and pigeons in this enchanting tale of friendship and adventure.**Marco the fox has a lot of questions, like: how deep does the sun go when it sinks into the sea? And why do birds have such lizardy feet? But none of the other foxes share his curiosity. So when a magnificent ship adorned with antlers and with a deer for a captain arrives at the dock looking fo...

The tales in The Second Jungle Book includes five further stories about Mowgli) are fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. "How Fear Came": This story takes place before Mowgli fights Shere Khan. During a drought, Mowgli and the animals gather at a shrunken river for a 'water truce', during which Hathi the elephant tells the story of how the first tiger got his stripes. "The Miracle of Purun Bhagat": An influential Indian politician abandons his worldly g...

The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this new fictional series! In book 1, ten-year-old George is trapped on the Titanic -- how will he survive?Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Sudde...

In "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood," Howard Pyle reimagines the legendary English outlaw with a rich tapestry of tales that blend adventure, humor, and moral lessons. Written in a lively, engaging style, Pyle employs a storytelling approach marked by vivid characterizations and spirited dialogue, reflecting the popular historical romances of the late 19th century. This work not only captures the essence of medieval folklore but also reinvigorates the Robin Hood legend, positioning it w...

The Hardys purchase a Chinese junk to use as a ferry service, in order to make some money over the summer. It soon becomes apparent that others are very interested in the ship.