james and the giant peach a childrens story

James and the Giant Peach

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dahl, Roald / Blake, Quentin, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, When James drops magic crystals by the peach tree, the toy peach starts growing, and before long, itas as big as a house, with a secret entranceway.

James and the Giant Peach: A Children's Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dahl, Roald / Smith, Lane, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, Roald Dahl was a champion of the underdog and all things little--in this case, an orphaned boy oppressed by two nasty, self-centered aunts. How James escapes his miserable life with the horrible aunts and becomes a hero is a Dahlicious fantasy of the highest order. You will never forget resourceful little James and his new family of magically overgrown insects--a ladybug, a spider, a grasshopper, a glowworm, a silkworm, and the chronic complainer, a centipede with a hundred gorgeous shoes. Their adventures aboard a luscious peach as large as a house take them across the Atlantic Ocean, through waters infested with peach-eating sharks and skies inhabited by malevolent Cloudmen, to a ticker-tape parade in New York City. This happily ever after contemporary fairy tale is a twentieth-century classic that every child deserves to know. And Lane Smith's endearingly funny illustrations are a perfect match for the text.

The Story of the Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pingry, Patricia A., PUBLISHER: Ideals Publications, This spectacular volume spans the time from the pyramids to the present day. Here are the stories of the writing of Genesis and Joshua, the times and tribulations of the prophets, the songs and Psalms of David, the story of the wisest man in the world, Solomon, and accounts of the fall of Judea and Israel. There is the triumphant story of Jesus Christ and His apostles, from the twelve to Luke and Paul, perhaps the most influential man in the history of Christianity. But the story doesn't stop there. There is the account of the Gutenberg press that changed Bible making forever, the story of Jerome, Wyckliff, and Tyndale, who suffered for their work. And finally, this story of the Bible ends with the making of what has been called the greatest literary achievement in the world, The Authorized King James Version of .

Roald Dahl Magical Gift Set

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dahl, Roald / Blake, Quentin, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, Just in time for the holidays, four of Roald DahlAs most beloved bestselling books are together in one box Charlie and Willy Wonka, Mr. Fox, and even James and his giant peach are available in this beautifully packaged gift set. All of the books are charmingly illustrated by Quentin Blake. This Roald Dahl gift set is the perfect gift for longtime fans and newcomers alike

Fencing the Sky

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galvin, James, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, From critically acclaimed author of The Meadow comes a haunting novel of the American West. Circumstances spiral out of control when an accidental murder springs from the best intentions. With one man dead and another on the run, this is a story about violence and how it destroys lives when the land is at stake. This lyrical first novel--long-awaited by the many admirers of James Galvin's "The Meadow"--is nothing less than the story of the disappearance of the American West.

My Lawman

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Deana, PUBLISHER: Zebra Books, Peach Smith spends long days cooking and cleaning for Scurlock's Hotel in Coffeyville. It's a hard, lonely life that makes her long for escape, but she's sensible enough not to trust Bob Dalton's sweet promises of a future together in Brazil if she helps his gang rob the town bank. Lawman Will Wesley knows the Dalton gang means trouble -- and that Peach Smith, with her big innocent heart, may be caught smack in the middle of it. He's right. The big robbery finds the Daltons shot in cold blood, innocent citizens dead...and Peach holding stolen money. Desperate and afraid, Peach begs Will to find out who tipped the law to the gang's plot, and caused the death of the only man who half-way cared about her. It's a job that puts Will on the razor's edge between duty and raging desire. And when passions flare between him and Peach, he's determined to wipe out all thoughts of the outlaw from her mind.

Christmas Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tebbs, Victoria / Mitchell, Melanie, PUBLISHER: Lion Children's Books, See and Say are simple retellings of Bible stories with bright and appealing pictures-and lots of words for young children to join in with. In the Christmas Story, they will clip-clop with the donkey, sing with the angels, and gasp with the shepherds. In the Creation Story, they will crash with the seas, slish splosh with the fish, and zzz on the seventh day. In the Lost Sheep Story, they will count with the shepherd and baa, baa, baa with the sheep And in the Noah's Ark Story, kids will splish with the rain, coo with the dove, and cheer with Noah With simple concepts and familiar words for repetition, young children will come to learn the story for themselves.

The First Easter

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Skarmeas, Nancy / Benson, Leslie, PUBLISHER: Candy Cane Press, Through simple words and straightforward sentences, this beautifully illustrated story of Jesus' final days, his crucifixion, and his resurrection provides an introduction to the wonderful message of Easter. The story, taken from the Gospels, incorporates Jesus' words directly from the King James Version of the Bible. Magnificent paintings, rendered in oil on canvas, lend a visual richness to this serious subject, whereas the exquisite design and artistic elements on the page evoke just the right feel for children.

Meet Me at Millcreek

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zardo, James H., PUBLISHER: Noble House, Romance and adventure combine to make "Meet Me at Millcreek" an exciting and charismatic love story. James Zardo's first novel deftly weaves an intriguing tale that plays out the drama of life. When a successful widower meets a cautious divorcee' with a chronically ill son, is it kismet? Filled with emotional contrasts and breathtaking international settings, "Meet Me at Millcreek" depicts how fickle love and life can be as two people struggle with the past and present, trying to unlock the future. Zardo skillfully uses flashback and plot twists to embrace readers throughout the story's roller coaster ride of love, passion, distrust, and loss.

White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in Eighteenth-Century India

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dalrymple, William, PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, The true story of a tragic and passionate love affair--and a testament to the Indian conquest of the British imagination. Conjuring all the sweep of a great nineteenthcentury novel, acclaimed author William Dalrymple unearths the fascinating story of the British Resident at the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad, James Kirkpatrick, who in fell in love with the great-niece of the Hyderabadi prime minister. To marry her, Kirkpatrick converted to Islam and even became a double agent working against the East India Company. Shedding light on the many eccentric Westerners during this period who "turned Turk," adopting Indian customs, dress, and religions, Darymple brings to life a compelling and largely unwritten story of Britain's rule over India.

David and the Giant

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Little, Emily / Wilhelm, Hans, PUBLISHER: Random House (NY), Illus. in full color. "The accurate and lively version of the Bible story is written with a limited vocabulary suited to beginning readers. The short, simple sentences are nicely varied and read aloud well. The water-color illustrations are well-designed, amusing, and expressive. A good choice for beginning readers."--"School Library Journal. "

Robinson Crusoe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Defoe, Daniel / Keymer, Thomas / Kelly, James, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Daniel Defoe's enthralling story-telling and imaginatively detailed descriptions have ensured that his fiction masquerading as fact remains one of the most famous stories in English literature. On one level a simple adventure story, the novel also raises profound questions about moral and spiritual values, society, and man's abiding acquisitiveness. This new edition includes a scintillating Introduction and notes that illuminate the historical context.

James Kochalka's Magic Boy & Girlfriend

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kochalka, James, PUBLISHER: Top Shelf Productions, This graphic novel showcases the Ignatz Award winning story, "The Perfect Planet, " as well two brand new stories, "Nonironic Futuropolis, " and "Frog & Fly." "The Perfect Planet" is a whimsical tale that explores the mysteries of life with all the love and wonder the human soul can muster. Nonironic Futuropolis will make you feel as magical as the first snowfall of winter. And Frog & Fly is the quest for the Evil Toad Messiah. Together, this trilogy makes textbook reading for the serious Kochalka reader. Miss this at your own peril, as we think you'll agree that James is a superstar on the rise.

Lust, Caution: The Story, the Screenplay, and the Making of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chang, Eileen / Hui Ling, Wang / Schamus, James, PUBLISHER: Pantheon Books, To me, no writer has ever used the Chinese language as cruelly as Zhang Ailing (Eileen Chang), and no story of hers is as beautiful or as cruel as "Lust, Caution." Eileen Chang's thrilling short story "Lust, Caution"--a devastating tale of love, betrayal, and manipulation set in Shanghai during World War II--marks with a forceful clarity her mastery of the form. Newly adapted into a major motion picture by Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee, "Lust, Caution "has become an equally remarkable addition to the work of one of the most internationally renowned directors. Included in this unique volume are the original story by Eileen Chang, as well as the screenplay by Wang Hui Ling and James Schamus. Key members of the production have written notes about Chang and about the process of adapting "Lust, Caution." With a biographical essay on Chang by translator Julia Lovell and eight pages of color stills from the film, this volume will become the definitive edition for film students and aficionados alike.

Lift Every Voice and Sing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, James Weldon / Catlett, Elizabeth / Haskins, James, PUBLISHER: Walker & Company, Written by civil rights leader and poet James Weldon Johnson in , "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" is sung in schools and churches throughout America. The popular, timeless song is recognized as a testimonial to the struggle and achievements of African-American people - past, present, and future.

Between Friends

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Macomber, Debbie, PUBLISHER: Mira Books, The friendship between Jillian and Lesley, told through their correspondence, begins in the s and is charted through to the present in this remarkable story. Through the years and across the miles, two very different women confide in one another and prove what friendship truly means. It's a story filled with the laughter and tears that are shared "Between Friends."

The Day My Butt Went Psycho!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffiths, Andy, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Zack Freeman is ready to tell his story--the story of a brave young boy and his crazy runaway butt, the story of a crack butt-fighting unit called the B-team, a legendary Butt Hunter and his formidable daughter, and some of the biggest, ugliest and meanest butts ever to roam the face of Earth. Courage and endurance take Zack on a journey across the Great Windy Desert, through the Brown Forest and over a Sea of Butts before descending into the heart of an explosive buttcano to confront the biggest, ugliest and meanest butt of them all

Lion Let Loose

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tranter, Nigel, PUBLISHER: Hodder & Stoughton, This book tells the story of James the First of Scotland, who was an extraordinary poet, thinker, warrior, athlete, and statesman. His romance with Joanna Beaufort is one of the great love stories in history, and the love for him of Catherine Douglas one of the most poignant. Acquista Ora

Pictorial History of Hockey

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Romain, Joseph / Duplacey, James, PUBLISHER: Thunder Bay Press (CA), This lively volume begins with the first games resembling ice hockey, played on the frozen lakes of Europe and North America, and traces the game's development to the dazzling speed and puck-handling that characterize it today. From the first Stanley Cup playoff in through the growth of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, the proliferation of boomtown hockey, the birth of the NHL, the evolution of the All-Star game, the advent of international competition, and the rival leagues to the expansion teams, this illustrated volume tells the complete story of the fastest game on ice.

Puppet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Takahashi, Tutomu / Takahashi, Tsutomu, PUBLISHER: TokyoPop, Follow icy cool homicide cop Ky as he goes up against the Kunashi Island Smuggling Operation. A modern-day James Bond, Ky constantly encounters mystery and adventure in this powerfully drawn series. Each story contains a murder, a mystery and suspicious characters. In this first story, Ky and his partner, Mack, work against a deadline to prevent the detonation of a nuclear device.

The Best Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spinelli, Eileen / Wilsdorf, Anne, PUBLISHER: Dial Books, The best story is one that comes from the heart The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this story just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author But what makes a story the best? Her brother Tim says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these things doesnat seem quite right, though, and the one thing the whole family can agree on is that the best story has to be your own. Anne Wilsdorfas hilarious illustrations perfectly capture this colorful family and their outrageous stories in Eileen Spinellias heartfelt tale about creativity and finding your own voice.

Story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: NA, PUBLISHER: Award Childrens Books, NA Acquista Ora

Denny and Denise: A Story of Two Ducks

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hall, Terri L. / Babeaux, Dennis, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Denny and Denise: A Story of Two Ducks is a true, heart-warming story. Denny and Denise were raised in North Carolina just outside the Outer Banks with Linda and Dennis Babeaux. The ducks were raised from aspeciala Easter ducklings and Denny and Denise had a wonderful life there; they experience many adventures. The illustrations are actual photographs taken of the two ducks through the years. The book tells a true story of love and loss and how we move on and make new friends in our lives. In the book you will also be introduced to Pretty Boy and Fella who are also two adventurous ducks.

The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Freeman, Gregory A., PUBLISHER: Nal Caliber, Now in paperbackathe aamazinga(James Bradley, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Flags of Our Fathers") never-before-told story of the greatest escape of the Second World War. In the OSS set out to recover more than 500 downed airmen trapped behind enemy lines in Yugoslavia. Classified for over half a century for political reasons, the full account of this unforgettable story of loyalty, self-sacrifice, and bravery is now being told for the first time.

Peach Boy - Pbk

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sakurai, Gail / Sakurai / Nagano, Makiko, PUBLISHER: Troll Communications, Magnificent illustrations and captivating texts tell the legends of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Americas, and Native America.

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