Rete Bibliotecaria della Provincia di Como

Abstract: A beautiful girl with extraordinarily long golden hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.

Abstract: Much-loved fairy tales leap to life in this series of lively retellings. There's a surprise under each lift-up flap to add to the fun.

Abstract: L'assassinio del padre e la sfrenata sensualità della madre inducono il giovane Amleto a sentirsi prigioniero in un mondo di inganni e corruzione, ma le molte angustie e indecisioni non gli impediscono di portare a termine la propria vendetta.

Abstract: Stephen King's international bestselling and highly acclaimed novel, also a hugely successful film starring Tom Hanks The Green Mile: those who walk it do not return, because at the end of that walk is the room in which sits Cold Mountain penitentiary's electric chair. In 1932 the newest resident on death row is John Coffey, a giant black man convicted of the brutal murder of two little girls. But nothing is as it seems with John Coffey, and around him unfolds a bizarre and horrifying story. Evil murderer or holy innocent - whichever he is - Coffey has strange powers which may yet offer salvation to others, even if they can do nothing to save him.

Abstract: Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to learners of all abilities. Through the imagination of some of the world's greatest authors, the English language comes to life in pages of our Readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction of reading these stories in English, and at the same time develop a broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency, improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express themselves. Find out more at english.com/readers

Abstract: One of the most enduringly popular historical adventure novels of all time, 'Ivanhoe' features action, intrigue and romance plus a cast of characters that includes Richard the Lionheart, Robin Hood, noble knights and fair maidens.

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Abstract: Uncle Fred believes he can achieve anything in the springtime. However, disguised as a loony-doctor and trying to prevent prize pig, the Empress of Blandings, from falling into the hands of the unscrupulous Duke of Dunstable, he is stretched to his limit.