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Sweet Cherry Publishing A Hero of Our Time (Easy Classics)
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! An old man walks wearily along a long mountain footpath, carrying the journal of an officer he once knew. Pechorin was young, brave and loyal. In his journal he wrote down all of his adventures, involving thievery, smugglers, rivals and love. But when the two friends meet again, Pechorin has changed. He is cold and distant. What happened to Pechorin in the year that has passed, and will he ever find happiness again? About The Russian Classics Children's Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing The Master and Margarita (Easy Classics)
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Strange things are happening in Moscow. A giant cat walks on its hind-legs and a witch with red hair flies through the sky on a broomstick. There’s a sell-out show at the theatre with a devilish magician who seems to be behind everything. But how? And what does it have to do with an unfinished book about Jesus and Pontius Pilate? Can the residents of Moscow figure out what is true, and what is simply a story? About The Russian Classics Children's Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Three Sisters (Easy Classics)
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! When their parents die, sisters Olga, Masha and Irina are left to look after their beautiful family home. Each sister longs for more from life: Olga and Irina want to return to Moscow, while Masha is miserably married to a man she does not love. Then their brother, Andrey, marries the demanding Natasha, who is determined to make changes – and not for the better. Will the sisters be able to hold onto what they hold dear, or will they lose everything? About The Russian Classics Children's Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Fathers and Sons (Easy Classics)
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Nickolai Kirsanov is excited for his son’s return to their family estate – but not so thrilled to meet the strange friend he brings with him. While Arkady is friendly and kind, Bazarov is quiet, unemotional and only interested in cold hard facts. He is a Nihilist. Faced with glamorous balls and first love, Bazarov is determined to teach Arkady his way of life. Will Arkady become more like his friend, or will the two friends both learn from each other, instead? About The Russian Classics Children's Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Eugene Onegin (Easy Classics)
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Eugene Onegin is young, handsome, rich … and bored. Nothing impresses him: not his grand house filled with expensive furniture, not the glittering balls he attends, not the sumptuous dinners he eats. When his uncle dies, leaving him his rundown estate, Eugene moves to the countryside. Here he meets the lively and intelligent Lensky, and the beautiful, quiet Tatyana. Will Eugene grasp this opportunity for a new and happy life, or will his bad attitude get in the way? About The Russian Classics Children's Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Oblomov (Easy Classics)
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Ilya Oblomov should be the happiest person in St Petersburg. He has a fashionable house, a large country estate, and endless invites to fancy dinners and glamorous balls. But Oblomov finds things difficult. The outside world overwhelms him. Even thinking about it makes him exhausted! He would much rather stay inside in his warm, comfy bed. Can Oblomov find the energy he needs to live a happy life, or will he lose everything … including the love of his life? About The Russian Classics Children's Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing The Brothers Karamazov (Easy Classics)
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Dimitri is angry and reckless. Ivan is smart and logical. Alyosha is caring and forgiving. And their half-brother Smerdyakov is treated no better than a servant by their father. When Dimitri falls in love with a woman who isn’t his fiancée and sets out to get the money his father is keeping from him, tensions within the family run higher than ever. Can Alyosha bring the Karamazov family together before disaster strikes? About The Russian Classics Children's Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
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Owlet Press What Makes a Lemur Listen?
‘Just like all ring-tailed lemurs, Maki liked to bathe in the sun and huddle under the moon. BUT one thing Maki DIDN’T like to do, was LISTEN!’ Join Maki on his adventures through the Madagascan forest, where things may not be as they seem. Can clever chameleon, Sofina, help Maki to listen when it matters the most? For children, this charming story is about a loveable lemur who learns to listen. For adults, the text explores neurodiverity, demand avoidance and alternative parenting styles.
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Owlet Press The Greedy Prince and the Greatest Gift
As a prince's endless greed leads to a frozen curse from a beautiful witch, he embarks on a quest to make things right. In his darkest hour, the hope of a magical star and the kindness of others, shows the prince that the greatest gift of all is not found in material things, but in the joy of sharing and the warmth of friendship. From the author of 'Santa's Wish' and 'Where Bjorn Belongs' this latest Christmas story not only inspires sharing and selflessness in the festive season, it also invites readers to think about how they can make their own stories by blending well-known tales.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Anna Karenina (Easy Classics)
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Anna Karenina appears to have the perfect life. Young and beautiful, she lives in a fashionable house in Moscow with her respected husband and their young son. But Anna is deeply unhappy. Her older husband bores her, and she misses the lively city she grew up in. Then Count Vronsky, a dashing young officer, invites her to dance at a ball. Will Anna protect the comfortable life she has, or risk it all for forbidden love? About The Easy Classics Epic Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing War and Peace (Easy Classics)
An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Pierre is nothing like his confident, handsome friend Andrei. He is awkward and shy – and when his father dies and leaves Pierre a vast fortune, suddenly very popular. As war rages on the edges of Moscow and the charming young Natasha catches the eye of both friends, Pierre must decide what he wants and who he is. Can Pierre finally find happiness, and will Natasha decide where her heart truly lies? About The Easy Classics Epic Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.
£7.03
