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Karigan G’ladheon, running away from school, is traveling through a deep forest when a galloping horse pounds up to her, its rider impaled by two black-shafted arrows. With his dying breath, he tells her he is a Green Rider, one of the magical messengers of the King. Before he dies, he makes Karigan swear to deliver the message he’s carrying, and gives her his green coat, with the symbolic brooch of his office.

Beloved by generations of children and adults, Aesop's Fables continue to be a source of pleasure and learning for millions around the world. Animalistic morality tales, short in nature, help young minds to learn many of the rules and manners of our society. The tales have been translated, interpreted and presented in myriad ways over the years. Over the past few years, Anthony Richardson has been putting his own spin on the tales in the Ginx TV show The First Hour.

This is Agatha Christie's second ever mystery book (after "The Mysterious Affair at Styles") first published in 1922. The story begins on the Lusitania, when a young woman - Jane Finn - is given some secret papers before getting aboard a lifeboat. Four years later, young Thomas Beresford and Prudence Cowley meet up in London - both broke and unemployed. Retreating for tea and cakes, they decide upon a plan to become Young Adventurers and take on exciting work. Before long, they are caught up in the mystery of Jane Finn, who has gone missing with the secret papers, putting England in danger.

Chance is a novel by Joseph Conrad, published in 1913, following serial publication the previous year. Although the novel was not one upon which Conrad's later critical reputation was to depend, it was his greatest commercial success upon initial publication

In the frozen wilderness of the Yukon, the line between survival and surrender is razor-thin. Jack London's To Build a Fire is more than a story; it is a stark, unforgettable confrontation with the raw power of nature and the frailty of human pride. Here, the biting cold isn't just a setting—it's an unyielding adversary, testing the limits of determination and the cost of hubris. The tale whispers of isolation so profound that silence becomes deafening, and of choices so crucial that a single misstep can spell the difference between life and death.

L’opera al nero è la storia di un personaggio immaginario, Zenone, medico, alchimista, filosofo, dalla nascita illegittima a Bruges nei primi anni...

After a trip to London, Anne Blythe learns that a new minister, John Meredith, has arrived in Glen St. Mary. Soon, Anne's six children become friends with the four Meredith children who, having recently lost their mother, have a reputation for running wild. The children all meet and play in a hollow called Rainbow Valley, where they begin to concoct plans for protecting their orphaned friend Mary and finding a wife for the widowed minister. Rainbow Valley was published in 1919 and was the fifth book to feature the beloved protagonist from Anne of Green Gables.

جون سيلفر ذو الساق الواحدة، والكابتن الخائن بيلي بونز، والكلب الأسود الشرير، والمكفوفين المرعبين هم أكثر القراصنة قسوة وإثارة للخوف في أعالي البحار. يحلمون جميعًا بالعثور على كنز الكابتن فلينت، لكن الشاب جيم هوكينز هو الذي يجد خريطة جزيرة الكنز. هل يستطيع جيم وأصدقاؤه التغلب على هؤلاء القراصنة المتعطشين للدماء والمطالبة بهذه الجائزة المجيدة؟ "جزيرة الكنز" أشهر قصة قرصان حُكيت على الإطلاق، كانت تثير إعجاب القراء الشباب على مدار أجيال بحكاياتها عن القراصنة والذهب المدفون وعلامة X التي تشير إلى مكانه!

Cruelly dognapped and trafficked into the frozen Northland, Buck is immediately thrown into the world of being a working dog during the famous Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century. With an ever-changing lineup of masters, some incompetent and some kind, and being forced to brave the harsh winter climate and strange creatures of the vast wilderness, Buck learns how to survive and persevere. Will Buck be able to tap into his primordial instincts to become famous throughout the region? Find out in Jack London’s exciting novella, The Call of the Wild.

Embark on a thrilling journey into the rugged wilderness of the Yukon with Jack London's timeless classic, "The Call of the Wild". Follow Buck, a domesticated dog turned wild, as he navigates the harsh landscapes, discovering his primal instincts and the indomitable spirit that connects him to the untamed heart of nature.

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant landscapes of colonial India in Rudyard Kipling's masterpiece, Kim. This timeless tale follows the adventures of Kimball O’Hara, a resourceful orphan of Irish descent, as he navigates a world of intrigue, spirituality, and espionage. Raised on the bustling streets of Lahore, Kim is a chameleon, effortlessly blending into the diverse cultures of India. His life takes a dramatic turn when he befriends a Tibetan Lama on a quest for enlightenment.

One night in the reform club, Phileas Fogg bets his companions that he can travel across the globe in just eighty days. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, he immediately sets off for Dover with his astonished valet Passepartout. Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations, they seize whatever transportation is at hand—whether train or elephant—overcoming set-backs and always racing against the clock.

Join Frank and Joe Hardy in their thrilling adventure with The Hardy Boys - The Tower Treasure. When a daring robbery leaves their friend’s family in jeopardy, the Hardy brothers take it upon themselves to investigate. Clues lead them to a shadowy mansion and an ancient tower rumored to hold hidden treasure. Will Frank and Joe unravel the mystery in time to save the day?

Este relato es considerado uno de los más convulsivos análisis sobre el espíritu colonial de Occidente. En “El corazón de las tinieblas”, Conrad nos habla de hombres blancos enfrentándose a las incongruencias de sus propios métodos. Una oscura historia sobre el viaje del marinero Marlow por las aguas de un gran río africano, el Congo. Su misión: ir en busca de un agente europeo, Kurtz, un empresario que se había vuelto loco en medio de la jungla. Francis Ford Coppola se inspiró en esta novela para su película Apocalypse Now, aunque ambientada en la guerra de Vietnam.

Robinson Crusoe relates the tale of an English sailor marooned on a desert island for nearly three decades. An ordinary man struggling to survive in extraordinary circumstances, Robinson Crusoe wrestles with fate and the nature of God.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with "Gulliver's Travels," the timeless satire by Jonathan Swift, brought to life by the engaging narration of Ram Ranjini. This classic tale follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship’s surgeon who finds himself cast away on strange and fantastical lands, each with its own unique culture and peculiarities. From the miniature people of Lilliput to the giant inhabitants of Brobdingnag, Gulliver's journeys offer a sharp and witty commentary on human nature, society, and the absurdities of the world.

"La señora Cornelia" es una de las novelas cortas que contiene la obra de Miguel de Cervantes llamada "Novelas ejemplares". Reúne elementos de la novela bizantina, aunque al mismo tiempo critica implícitamente algunos aspectos de esta última.

En esta aventura, Sherlock Holmes y el Dr. Watson son visitados por Violet Hunter, una joven que ha recibido una oferta de empleo muy extraña. Un hombre llamado Rucastle le ha ofrecido un puesto de institutriz con un salario realmente bueno, pero ella sospecha de las condiciones de su empleo y del extraño comportamiento de su empleador.

Dracula's Guest is a short story by Bram Stoker. "Dracula's Guest" follows an Englishman (whose name is never mentioned, but is presumed to be Jonathan Harker) on a visit to Munich before leaving for Transylvania. It is Walpurgis Night, and in spite of the hotelier's warning to not return late, the young man later leaves his carriage and wanders toward the direction of an abandoned "unholy" village. As the carriage departs with the frightened and superstitious driver, a tall and thin stranger scares the horses at the crest of a hill.

He aquí la vida de un muchacho, Simplicius Simplicissimus, criado como un animal, tomado por loco, descubierto excelente soldado y mejor ladrón, que cosechó fortuna y amores, lo perdió todo... y lo hizo atravesando media Europa a pie, a caballo, en escoba, en barco e incluso de rodillas.