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Abstract: Harry Potter e un ragazzo normale, o quantomeno e convinto di esserlo, anche se a volte provoca strani fenomeni, come farsi ricrescere i capelli inesorabilmente tagliati dai perfidi zii. Vive con loro al numero 4 di Privet Drive: una strada di periferia come tante, dove non succede mai nulla fuori dall'ordinario. Finche un giorno, poco prima del suo undicesimo compleanno, riceve una misteriosa lettera che gli rivela la sua vera natura: Harry e un mago e la Scuola di Magia e Stregoneria di Hogwarts e pronta ad accoglierlo...

Abstract: E il sesto anno a Hogwarts e per Harry niente e piu come prima. L'ultimo legame con la sua famiglia e troncato, perfino la scuola non e la dimora accogliente di un tempo. Voldemort ha radunato le sue forze e nessuno puo piu negare il suo ritorno. Nel clima di crescente paura e sconforto che lo circonda, Harry capisce che e arrivato il momento di affrontare il suo destino. L'ultimo atto si avvicina, sara all'altezza di questa sfida fatale?

Abstract: Il confronto finale con Voldemort e imminente, una grande battaglia e alle porte e Harry, con coraggio, compira cio che dev'essere fatto. Mai i perche sono stati cosi tanti e mai come in questo libro si ha la soddisfazione delle risposte. Giunti all'ultima pagina si vorra rileggere tutto daccapo, per chiudere il cerchio e ritardare il distacco dai meravigliosi personaggi che ci hanno accompagnato per cosi tanto tempo.

Abstract: A Hogwarts il nuovo anno scolastico s'inaugura all'insegna di fatti inquietanti: strane voci riecheggiano nei corridoi e Ginny sparisce nel nulla. Un antico mistero si nasconde nelle profondita del castello e incombe ora sulla scuola, tocchera a Harry, Ron e Hermione risolvere l'enigma che si cela nella tenebrosa Camera dei Segreti...

Abstract: Una terribile minaccia incombe sulla Scuola di Magia e Stregoneria di Hogwarts. Sirius Black, il famigerato assassino, e evaso dalla prigione di Azkaban. E in caccia e la sua preda e proprio a Hogwarts, dove Harry e i suoi amici stanno per cominciare il loro terzo anno. Nonostante la sorveglianza dei Dissennatori la scuola non e piu un luogo sicuro, perche al suo interno si nasconde un traditore...

Abstract: Questo che avete tra le mani e il volume centrale delle avventure di Harry Potter. E un momento cruciale nella vita di Harry: ormai e un mago adolescente, vuole andarsene dalla casa dei perfidi Dursley, vuole sognare la Cercatrice di Corvonero per cui ha una cotta tremenda...

Abstract: Il quinto anno a Hogwarts si annuncia carico di sfide difficili. Harry non e mai stato cosi irrequieto: Lord Voldemort e tornato. Che cosa succedera ora che il Signore Oscuro e di nuovo in pieno possesso dei suoi terrificanti poteri? Al contrario di Silente, il Ministro della Magia sembra non prendere sul serio questa spaventosa minaccia. Tocchera a Harry organizzare la resistenza, con l'aiuto degli amici di sempre e il tumultuoso coraggio dell'adolescenza.

Abstract: Classic / British EnglishHans Andersen wrote many stories, and these are some of the best. We meet a very, very small child, a bird with a beautiful voice, a mermaid with legs, an ugly duckling with no friends and an emperor with some very strange new clothes. These stories teach us lessons for life.

Abstract: A ';beautifully written' dark fable from a doll's point of viewby the New York Timesbestselling author of The Lost Daughter and the Neapolitan Novels (The Washington Post). One of NPR's Best Books of the Year. Readers of Elena Ferrante's The Lost Daughter may recall the little dolllost or stolenaround which that novel revolves. Here, Ferrante retells the tale from the doll's perspective. Celina is having a terrible night, one full of jealousy for the new kitten, Min; feelings of abandonment and sadness; misadventures at the hands of the beach attendant; and dark dreams. But she will be happily found by Mati, her child, once the sun rises... ';Everyone should read anything with Ferrante's name on it.' The Boston Globe

Abstract: Original / British EnglishThe stories in this book are exciting and sometimes very strange. Some are sad and some are happy. We meet many interesting people a young man in love, a lonely customer in a shop, a shy soldier. Strange things happen to all these people. But life is strange sometimes.

Abstract: Classic / British EnglishMacbeth, a brave soldier, is trusted by the Scottish king. Then a strange meeting with three witches makes him greedy for power. Macbeth wants to be king. He and his evil wife make murderous plans. But how many people will have to die before their dreams come true?This Penguin Reader play is written for acting making English come alive.

Abstract: Original / British EnglishFelix is not a happy bird. He comes from Brazil but he doesnt live there. He lives in New York in a cage. Then one day his cage opens and Felix says goodbye to New York. Can he find his family in Brazil again?

Abstract: Classic / American EnglishTom 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, one in a cave. Who does he see in those placesand why is he afraid?

Abstract: Classic / British EnglishGulliver travels across the sea from England and has an accident. He arrives in a country of very, very small people. What will they do with him? How will he talk to them? And why are the Big-enders fighting the Little-enders?

Abstract: Classic / British EnglishWhy is the frightening Mr Hyde a friend of the nice Dr Jekyll? Who is the evil little man? And why does he seem to have power over the doctor? After a terrible murder, everyone is looking for Mr Hyde. But he has disappeared. Or has he?

Abstract: Classic / British EnglishA young woman comes to a big house to teach two young children. Its her first job and she wants to do it well. But she begins to see strange things the ghosts of dead people. Do the ghosts want the children?

Abstract: Classic / British EnglishBassanio wants to get married, but he has no money and a lot of debts. He asks his friend Antonio for a loan, but Antonio is waiting for his ships to return. Until then, he has nothing to lend. To help Bassanio, he borrows money from a money-lender and agrees to an unusual condition. If Antonio cannot repay the loan in three months, the money-lender will cut a pound of flesh from his body. Will Antonio be able to repay the loan? Or will he die?

Abstract: Classic / British EnglishOnly the next king can pull the sword out of the stone. Many people try, but they cannot move the sword. Then young Arthur tries, but it comes out easily. Now he will be king. But will he be a good king? And will his life be happy?

Abstract: Classic / British EnglishWell give a free dinner to the person who tells the best story. Now, put up your hands if you agree. The pilgrims all held up their hands.A group of pilgrims are travelling together for five days from London to Canterbury. On the way, each pilgrim has to tell a story to keep the others amused. Some stories are happy, and some are sad. But they all have a message, and we can learn from them.