Stuart Hill crea narrativas de fantasía épica inspiradas en la edad de oro del género. Sus historias exploran temas como el coraje, la pérdida y la resiliencia del espíritu humano, a menudo centradas en jóvenes protagonistas que enfrentan probabilidades insuperables. La prosa de Hill es rica y evocadora, atrayendo a los lectores a mundos meticulosamente construidos con personajes cautivadores. Su obra demuestra una profunda apreciación por la aventura heroica y el poder de la esperanza contra la oscuridad.
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non- fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.
Focusing on the practical aspects of contract creation, this book equips readers with essential skills for drafting clear and effective contracts. It addresses the risks inherent in both consumer and business contexts, emphasizing the importance of written agreements for managing those risks. Readers will learn to navigate intellectual property concerns, identify key components of contracts, and recognize when contracts conclude. This resource is invaluable for anyone involved in business transactions, whether on a local or international scale, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Richard III tells the thrilling story of England's last Plantagenet king in his youth. Brilliantly reimagined by a favourite My Story author, readers aged 7+ will love this vivid first-hand account of a child's experience of knights, castle life and an exciting battle. Perfect for children intrigued by Richard III's exhumation and reburial.
I Was There... Viking Invasion is an exciting account of a young boy helping to defend his village against fearsome Viking invaders. Brilliantly reimagined, readers aged 7+ will love this vivid first-hand account of a child's experience of the Vikings.
Ancient Wonders - Then & Nowintroduces children to some of history's most famous civilisations and the amazing palaces, temples and buildings they created. In this interactive and fact-filled tour, kids will discover all about each man-made marvel, what it looks like today, and its influence on modern life. Then, by opening the gatefolds and lifting flaps, they'll find out how these wonders were built, what they once looked like, and their role in ancient society. Kids will experience gladiatorial combat in Rome, a Chinese army built from clay, Cleopatra's sunken underwater palace, and lots more. Historical sites featured: Angkor Wat Machu Picchu The Roman Baths The Parthenon The Colosseum Stonehenge Petra The Great Pyramid of Giza The Terracotta Army Cleopatra's Palace Chichen Itza Easter Island About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.
A wondrous atlas showing where in the world dreadful dragons and terrible trolls can be found.
Young Prince Redrought must defend his country from a supernatural invasion of ferocious werewolves, vampires and zombies.
Oskan and Thirrin thought their bad-seed daughter was gone for good--burnt to a cinder and cast out onto the Spirit Plain. But banishment did not kill Medea; it made her stronger. Now, allied with Cronus, embodiment of all evil, the young sorceress is plotting revenge. Thirrin is distracted by a new invader whose troops ride huge triceratops-like beasts into battle. But the warlock Oskan realizes the true threat to the kingdom is the demon army assembled by his daughter. To ensure the Icemark's eternal safety, he knows he must destroy her soul--even if it means sacrificing his own.p
Tras la heroica muerte de su padre en el campo de batalla, la princesa Thirrin se convierte, a los catorce años, en soberana de las Tierras de Hielo, un pequeño reino que vive bajo la permanente amenaza de los pueblos vecinos. Entre ellos, allende las montañas, se encuentra el próspero Imperio del Polipontus, cuyo formidable ejército de esclavos, comandado por el invencible general Scipio Bellorum, protagonizará la peor invasión que el reino ha soportado en su historia. Así pues, la joven princesa deberá demostrar que es capaz de plantar cara al invasor antes de que cesen las nevadas invernales, para lo cual, con la ayuda del aprendiz de brujo Oskan, reúne a su ejército y se alía con extrañas criaturas como los malhumorados vampiros, los hombres lobo o los legendarios leopardos gigantes, capaces de hablar y de comportarse con extrema nobleza. Además del valor, el deber y el sacrificio forjados en el campo de batalla, la historia de Thirrin incluye buenas dosis de humor e intriga en una lectura apasionante.
Han pasado veinte años desde que el reino de las Tierras de Hielo rechazó el ataque del ejército imperial polipontano gracias a la valentía de sus súbditos y la inestimable ayuda de los pueblos vecinos: los vampiros, los hombres lobo y los legendarios leopardos gigantes. Ahora, el temido general Escipión Bellorum ha vuelto y prepara una mortífera invasión, esta vez acompañado de sus dos hijos, tan astutos y crueles como él. Así pues, el destino del pequeño reino nórdico está en manos de la reina Thirrin y el brujo Oskan, así como de sus cinco jóvenes sucesores. Entre ellos la princesa Medea, que ha heredado los poderes mágicos de su padre y podría caer en la tentación de utilizarlos en contra de los intereses de la familia. O el voluntarioso Carlo, el menor de los vástagos reales, que será escogido para viajar más allá de los confines del Continente Sur en busca de una nueva alianza que permita salvar las Tierras de Hielo de una derrota segura. La espada de fuego es la segunda entrega de EL REINO DE LAS TIERRAS DE HIELO, una serie de aventuras épicas donde los protagonistas descubren la importancia de la amistad y la solidaridad de las civilizaciones y pueblos vecinos.