Edward Blishen

Science Fiction Stories (Red Hot Reads)

Leon Garfield

An account, based on Greek myths, of the beginning of the world and the forces that rule the universe and the destiny of man.

The God Beneath the Sea

Stories for Five Year Olds

Nancy Blishen

Carolyn Dinan

This collection of twenty-four delightful stories has been carefully selected to be just right for four-year-olds. With contributions from eminent children's writers including Joan Aiken, Dick King-Smith, and Leila Berg, as well as funny line drawings, this book is sure to be a hit.

The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories for Four Year Olds

A classic introduction to the subject of Greek mythology, fascinating for children and adults alike Leon Garfield and Edward Blishen retell some of the most famous Greek myths in this classic of children's literature. This is the epic history of the Greek Gods told from their violent beginnings to the creation of man. The novel begins with newborn Hephaestus cast from Mount Olympus by his mother Hera. He is raised in a grotto by Thetis and Eurynome, and the two goddesses tell him various Greek creation myths. The novel continues with myths of the Olympians and the age of gods and mortals, and concludes with Hephaestus returning to Olympus, having been cast down for a second time after reproaching Zeus.

God Beneath the Sea

A collection of traditional and modern stories from around the world by such authors as Edward Blishen, Astrid Lindgren, Margaret Mahy, and Robert Newton Peck.

A Treasury of Stories for Eight Year Olds

Junior Pears Encyclopaedia

A collection of short stories by such authors as Virginia Ferguson, Russell Hoban, Arnold Lobel, and Margaret Mahy.

24 stories from all over the world have been specially selected for children under five. A delightful mix of traditional and contemporary tales makes this a real treasure-trove of words and pictures, and ideal to read aloud to young children.'

A Treasury of Stories for Under Fives

Across the continents of the ancient world wandered the Storyteller, enchanting all who heard him with his wondrous tales of the gods. He longed for a glimpse of the all-powerful deities of his stories, and listened eagerly to those who had experiences such encounters. And interwoven with his journey is the story of Heracles – a magnificent story with all the intense drama and high tragedy of the Greek Myths.

The Golden Shadow

The Penny World

Charles Dickens

Jill Bennett

With commentary interwoven among extracts from some of his books, Charles Dickens is presented in terms of a well-known performer as well as a famous novelist, in a study that provides information on the unique literary talent that kept audiences captivated.

A Dickens Anthology

Stand Up Mr. Dickens

Leon Garfield and Edward Blishen retells some of the most famous Greek myths in this classic of children's literature. This is the epic history of the Greek Gods told from their violent beginnings to the creation of man.

Edward Blishen

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