The Velveteen Rabbit is the charming children’s tale about a stuffed rabbit who longs to become real, and the magic that makes his dream come true.HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Following the acclaimed Seeker, this YA fantasy trilogy continues as its three teenage heroes venture to save the island of Anacrea from doom.Seeker, Morning Star, and the Wildman are about to discover that the Nomana, the mysterious warrior sect they were so desperate to join, is not what it appeared to be. Deeply disillusioned, the three escape and head off on quests they think are separate but soon become intertwined—and desperately life threatening.

An Almanac of Twelve Sports is a spirited celebration of the games, pastimes, and obsessions that shaped the sporting imagination of the late nineteenth century. With William Nicholson's sharp, stylish sensibility and Rudyard Kipling's lively, witty verse, the book moves through the year in a series of vivid monthly portraits, each one devoted to a different sport and its particular character, ritual, and delight. From hunting and racing to cricket, golf, boxing, and skating, these pages c...

"Once you are real, you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always." We all pretend from time to time. Driven by a desire to create or maintain a certain image, we pretend to be more or different than who we actually are. We seem more interested in pretending to live interesting lives than actually living interesting lives. One hundred years ago, Margery Williams saw the human condition so clearly that her story, The Velveteen Rabbit, has been embraced more with every passing generatio...

This first novel in the Noble Warriors sequence begins when sixteen-year-old Seeker's older brother is publicly humiliated and--with no explanation--exiled from the Nomana, a revered order of warrior monks. Seeker refuses to believe that his beloved older brother is capable of committing a betryal that would warrant such severe consequences, so he sets off alone on a journey to rescue his brother and find out at last what really happened.Along the way he meets two other young peopl...

In "The Doubts of Infidels," William Nicholson crafts a thought-provoking exploration of faith, skepticism, and the intricate intersections between belief systems. The narrative employs a blend of rich prose and incisive dialogue, engaging readers in a philosophical discourse that examines the foundations of religion and individual conviction. Set against a backdrop of historical and contemporary debates, Nicholson'Äôs literary style melds character-driven storytelling with dispassionate a...

Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic children's novel written by Margery Williams in 1922. The book is still read by many young students throughout the world.

A charming tale of self-acceptance, love, loss, and magic, The Velveteen Rabbit is one of the most enduring children's stories in literary history.‘Once you are real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.’ - Margery WilliamsSet in a young boy’s nursery, The Velveteen Rabbit captures the imagination, fantasy, and infinite love of childhood. Embark on a journey of unconditional friendship and self-acceptance wit...

The Velveteen Rabbit (Illustrated) is a tender classic of children's literature, first published in 1922, that explores love, loss, and the mysterious transformation by which toys—and, symbolically, persons—become "real." Written in a lucid, lyrical prose style, the tale belongs to the Golden Age tradition of English-language nursery fantasy, yet it carries unusual emotional depth. Its illustrated form enhances the story's delicate atmosphere, balancing domestic intimacy with moments of en...

Margery Williams' timeless classic 'The Velveteen Rabbit' is a poignant tale that explores themes of love, friendship, and the true meaning of being real. Through the charming narrative style and engaging characters, Williams captures the essence of childhood innocence and the power of imagination. The book is rich in symbolism and depth, making it a beloved piece of children's literature that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. The Velveteen Rabbit stands as a testament to the...

**The celebrated author of Shadowlands tells the powerful story of a husband who decides to be truthful in his marriage, and of the wife and son whose lives will never be the same again.“A finely perceptive, eloquently tender and exquisite new play.” —New York**How well do we know the people we marry? Is it wrong to decide it’s time to be honest? Is love enough to save a family?Edward and Alice have been married for thirty-three years. He is a teac...

From an Academy Award–nominated screenwriter, an epic novel of love and loss and the long shadows war leaves behind.Summer, 1942. Kitty, an army driver stationed in Sussex, meets Ed, a Royal Marine commando, and Larry, a liaison officer with Combined Ops. She falls instantly in love with Ed, who falls in love with her. So does Larry. Both men go off to war, and Ed wins the highest military honor for his bravery. But sometimes heroes don’t make the best husbands.