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121) Treasure Island
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Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Presenting a story of Jim Hawkins' adventures with a crew of mutinous pirates as they try to recover a fortune in buried treasure, this work fits into Key Stage 2 English and supports Key Stage 3 English. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
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Series
Publisher
SelfMadeHero
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Following the consequences of Dr Jekyll's experiment to seperate the angelic and demonic natures within him, the harrowing effects of his ensuing split personality transform him from respected member of society into a grotesque figure who terrorizes the streets.
123) Kidnapped
Author
Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Vibrant full-colour artwork adds fresh appeal to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps youngsters with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience. Endmatter gives details about the author.
124) Kidnapped!
Author
Publisher
Marvel
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Young David Balfour's parents are dead and he now wants to see the world. He learns that his father's brother, Ebenezer, may have killed his brother for the estate. It appears Ebenezer wants David out of the way, and will go to any length - perhaps even murder.
Author
Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Who is the mysterious Mr Hyde, who stalks the streets of Victorian London at night committing indescribable crimes? And why does he have such a hold over the famous and respectable Dr Henry Jekyll? As the mystery unfolds, a shocking truth emerges.
126) South Sea tales
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Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
The literary world was shocked when in 1889, Robert Louis Stevenson announced his intention to settle in Samoa. His readers were equally shocked when he used his new environment to produce critical treatments of imperialism. This volume presents a selection of his Pacific fiction.
Author
Publisher
Barrington Stoke
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless tale of the respectable Jekyll and his infernal alter ego, Mr Hyde, continues to thrill readers to this day. This exploration of the evil that's inherent in all people is brought to life for reluctant readers with dazzling illustrations and a simplified text.
130) Treasure Island
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Series
Language
English
Description
Stevenson's classic tale of buccaneers, a treasure map, and a hunt for buried gold introduced the character of Long John Silver and brought moral ambiguity into children's books. This edition celebrates the ultimate book of pirates and examines its innovations and unrivalled place in literary history.