Huck Finn escapes from his alcoholic father by faking his own death and so begins his journey through the Deep South, seeking independence and freedom. On his travels, Huck meets an escaped slave, Jim, who is a wanted man, and together they journey... Zobraziť viac
Hiding from his drunken, tyrannical father, wild boy Huckleberry Finn escapes to Jackson´s Island, where he meets Jim, a runaway slave. Together, they hope to escape "sivilization" by sailing a raft down the Mississippi in a last bid for freedom... Zobraziť viac
Classic / American English: Tom Sawyer loves adventures. He has them at home, at school, and with his friends —Huck Finn, Joe Harper, and Becky Thatcher. Tom has one adventure in a graveyard, one in an old house... Zobraziť viac
As the the bicentennary of the French Revolution draws near, Dickens´ historical novel serves as a timely reminder of... Zobraziť viac
A Christmas Carol is one of Charles Dickens' most loved books - a true classic and a Christmas-time must-read... Zobraziť viac
‘There’s daggers in men’s smiles’ (Act II, Sc. III) Tag Ambition Power; Macbeth is a brave general, loyal to King Duncan and to Scotland. Until, that is, he meets three evil witches after a battle... Zobraziť viac
Classic / British English. This great story is set against the background of the French Revolution. Two men – one French, one English, but very similar in appearance – are in love with the same woman... Zobraziť viac
Oliver Twist is one of Charles Dickens's most popular novels, with many famous film, television and musical adaptations. It tells the story of the orphaned Oliver who is brought up in a harsh workhouse, then initiated into... Zobraziť viac
Penguin Books Ltd: After eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille the aging Dr Manette is finally released and... Zobraziť viac
Edgar Allan Poe’s only novel is an exciting and unmissable story and a classic of American literature... Zobraziť viac
David Copperfield’s happy life suddenly changes when his mother marries again. Her new husband is cruel to him and sends him away to school. When David’s mother dies, he is sent to work in London. He hates his job so he runs away... Zobraziť viac
One of Charles Dickens's most renowned and enjoyable novels, Great Expectations tells the story of Pip, an orphan boy who wishes to transcend his humble origins and finds himself unexpectedly given the opportunity to live a life of wealth and ... Zobraziť viac
Fur and fiction combine in this retelling of Charles Dickens's most famous novel, adorably adapted with an all-star cast of guinea pigs. In the misery of a workhouse, a poor, fluffy little orphan called Oliver Twist is fed on nothing but thin air ... Zobraziť viac
Scrooge hates Christmas. He is angry about all the goodwill, and he wants to spend Christmas alone. Then he is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, who has a warning for him.Can Scrooge learn the true meaning of Christmas before... Zobraziť viac
Regarded as one of Charles Dickens's masterpieces, Great Expectations is the story of the orphan Pip and his growth to adulthood. Supported by a mysterious anonymous benefactor, Pip travels to London to be educated as a gentleman ... Zobraziť viac
Young readers might well see themselves in the selfish giant, based on Oscar Wilde’s classic, who doesn’t want to share his favourite possession. Through the story they see how our actions not only affect others, but can also boomerang back and... Zobraziť viac
Against the backdrop of growing discontent in Paris, Doctor Manette is released from the Bastille after eighteen years of unjust imprisonment and begins a new life in England with his devoted daughter Lucie... Zobraziť viac
Mark Twain's classic tale of escape and adventure rivetingly retold for today's readers. To get away from his violent, drunken father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death and lives wild in the woods. He soon meets Jim, a runaway slave, and the ... Zobraziť viac
On the banks of the Mississippi, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Then one fateful night they witness a murder. The boys swear never to reveal the secret and run away to be pirates and search for hidden treasure... Zobraziť viac
The ever-resourceful Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn are always having adventures. Mark Twain grew up by the Mississippi River where the story is set. Zobraziť viac