Died on a Rainy Sunday, Aiken, Joan

Автор: Aiken, Joan and Blake Quentin (Illus.)
Название: Arabel and Mortimer Stories
ISBN: 0241386578 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241386576
Издательство: Random House - Penguin
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Описание: Arabel and her notorious raven Mortimer make a welcome return to the Puffin nest!When Arabel's father, Ebenezer Jones, drives his taxi home late one night he comes across 'a large black bird, with a hairy fringe around its beak.' He takes it home and from that moment on, life is never the same again for the Jones family. Arabel's raven is called Mortimer - and he's one in a million. 'Nevermore!' he cries when astonished or upset, 'Down the hatch' he thinks before gobbling bowler hats, stairs, telephones.

He dislikes flying except in emergencies, and with disaster-prone Mortimer around there are plenty of those. There are six hilarious stories in this classic collection by the much-loved storyteller Joan Aiken and renowned illustrator Quentin Blake. Including: ARABEL'S RAVEN; THE ESCAPED BLACK MAMBA; THE BREAD BIN; MORTIMER'S TIE; MORTIMER AND THE SWORD EXCALILBUR and THE SPIRAL STAIR.

Автор: Aiken, Joan
Название: More arabel and mortimer
ISBN: 0241386667 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241386668
Издательство: Random House - Penguin
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Описание: When Arabel's father, Ebenezer Jones, drives his taxi home late one night he comes across 'a large black bird, with a hairy fringe around its beak.' He takes it home and, from that moment on, life is never the same again for the Jones family. Arabel's raven is called Mortimer - and he's one in a million. 'Nevermore!' he cries when astonished or upset, 'Down the hatch' he thinks before gobbling bowler hats, stairs, telephones. He dislikes flying except in emergencies, and with disaster-prone Mortimer around there are plenty of those. There are 7 hilarious escapades in this collection, brought to life by Quentin Blake's wonderfully animated illustrations: THE MYSTERY OF MR JONES'S DISAPPEARING TAXI; MORTIMER'S PORTRAIT ON GLASS; MORTIMER'S CROSS; MORTIMER SAYS NOTHING; A CALL FROM THE JONESES; MR JONES'S REST CURE and ARABEL'S BIRTHDAY.

Автор: Aiken Joan
Название: Wolves of Willoughby Chase
ISBN: 0141362669 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780141362663
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Описание: When orphans Bonnie and Sylvia fall into the hands of evil Miss Slighcarp, they need all their wits - and the help of Simon the goose-boy - to escape unscathed, for the governess is more cruel and merciless than the wolves that surround the great house of Willoughby Chase.

Автор: Aiken Joan
Название: Cold Shoulder Road
ISBN: 1504027639 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781504027632
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Цена: 18380.00 T
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Описание: Is Twite and her cousin, Arun, use their telepathic gifts to find Arun's missing mother in this gripping adventure set in an alternate British kingdom When Is Twite and her cousin, Arun, return to Cold Shoulder Road in Folkestone after their astonishing adventures in the North, the town is deserted and Arun's mother is missing. Some say she took off with the sect Arun was raised in before he ran away. Known as the Silent Folk, members of the group are not allowed to talk and must communicate through sign language. But there are others who insist that Ruth Twite is a witch. To make matters worse, Is's sister Penny has also vanished, along with the mute Handsel child. The only clue to all of their whereabouts is an elusive stranger called Admiral Fishskin. When Is and Arun finally track down the cult, Arun discovers that they have new leader. Evil, charismatic Dominic de la Twite plays dangerous mind games and is able to block telepathic communication between Is and Arun. The cousins also find themselves up against a band of smugglers called the Merry Gentry that is using hidden tunnels beneath the city to search for buried treasure. With its sprawling cast of Dickensian characters and imaginative historical and social setting, this gripping adventure will delight existing fans of the Wolves Chronicles and new readers alike. Cold Shoulder Road is the 9th book in the award-winning Wolves Chronicles, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Joan Aiken including rare images from the author's estate. "A fast-paced story for] those who enjoy sophisticated storytelling, inventive adventure, and distinctive characters." -Library Journal "An adventurous yarn filled with humor, chills, and melodrama." -Booklist Joan Aiken (1924-2004) was an English writer best known for her children's literature. She wrote 92 novels, including 27 for adults, as well as plays, poems, and short stories. Aiken was born in East Sussex, England. Her father, Conrad Aiken, was a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet. She began writing at a young age, publishing her first short story when she was 17 years old. Before writing full-time, Aiken worked at the United Nations Information Centre as well as the magazine Argosy. It was during this time that she wrote her classic children's novel The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1962), which won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award and was the first in a 12-book series. Her other titles for younger readers include The Last Slice of Rainbow, The Kitchen Warriors, and Mice and Mendelson. For older readers, her books include the Edgar Award-winning Night Fall, and The Scream. In 1999, Aiken was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services to children's literature. She is survived by her daughter.

Автор: Aiken, Joan
Название: The Shadow Guests
ISBN: 0241337364 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241337363
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Описание: After the strange disappearance of his mother and older brother, Cosmo is sent from Australia to live with his cousin in England. Lost and lonely at his new school, Cosmo escapes at weekends to the peace of his cousin's ancient mill house, and the shadowy companions only he can see. When he learns about the family curse, he realises his ghostly visitors from the past have a message for him - but are these new companions friends or enemies?

Автор: Aiken, Joan
Название: Silence of herondale
ISBN: 1471920593 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781471920592
Издательство: Orion
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Описание: A child in danger, an isolated house in the depths of winter - and a killer on the loose... `Don`t miss ... guaranteed unputdownable` Observer

Автор: Aiken, Joan
Название: Necklace of raindrops
ISBN: 1489342796 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781489342799
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Автор: Aiken, Joan
Название: BP Title - A GOOSE ON YOUR GRAVE
ISBN: 057503985X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780575039858
Издательство: Orion
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Автор: Aiken, Joan
Название: BP Title - A BUNDLE OF NERVES
ISBN: 0575020881 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780575020887
Издательство: Orion
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Автор: Aiken, Joan
Название: BP Title - A FIT OF SHIVERS
ISBN: 0575048034 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780575048034
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Автор: Aiken Joan
Название: The watsons and emma watson
ISBN: 1509877533 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781509877539
Издательство: Pan Macmillan
Цена: 8460.00 T
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Описание: Presenting papers by researchers in transcendental complex dynamics and complex analysis, this book is written in honour of Noel Baker, a leading exponent of transcendental dynamics. The papers describe the state of the art in this subject, with many new results and comprehensive survey articles. This book is essential reading for students and researchers in complex dynamics and complex analysis.

Автор: Aiken, Joan
Название: The Fortune Hunters
ISBN: 1471916715 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781471916717
Издательство: Orion
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Описание: An inheritance comes with its own sinister dangers... `Joan Aiken`s triumph with this genre is that she does it so much better than others` New York Times Book Review