The Coral Island

The Coral Island
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Publisher : Thomas Nelson and Sons
Total Pages : 472
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ISBN-10 : OXFORD:590050567
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis The Coral Island by : Robert Michael Ballantyne

The Coral Island

The Coral Island
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Publisher : Conran Octopus
Total Pages : 536
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ISBN-10 : 0706410610
ISBN-13 : 9780706410617
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis The Coral Island by : Robert Michael Ballantyne

Two classic adventure yarns one set on a tropical island fraught with danger; the other, in the frozen wilds of North America.

The Young Fur Traders

The Young Fur Traders
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Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Total Pages : 341
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ISBN-10 : 9781473346017
ISBN-13 : 1473346010
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis The Young Fur Traders by : Robert Michael Ballantyne

"The Young Fur Traders" is a children's adventure novel by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne, first published in 1856. Set in the American Old West, this exciting tale is full of action and daring-do, making it ideal for children with an interest in the Wild West and American history. Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author of children's fiction. He was a prolific writer and produced over 100 books in his lifetime. As well as being an author, Ballantyne was also an accomplished artist, having exhibited his work at the Royal Scottish Academy. Other notable works by this author include: "The Coral Island" (1858), "The Gorilla Hunters" (1861), and "The Eagle Cliff" (1889). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction and biography of the author.

The Coral Triangle

The Coral Triangle
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Publisher : Assouline Publishing
Total Pages : 6
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ISBN-10 : 9781614289531
ISBN-13 : 1614289530
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis The Coral Triangle by : Chris Leidy

Take a breathtaking plunge into the colorful world of the Coral Triangle, the waters that cradle Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste. One of the world’s most mature reef networks, home to 30 percent of all the world’s coral, this magnificent marine expanse boasts the highest diversity of coral and fish species on the planet. Underwater photographer Chris Leidy beautifully captures a vision of this wonderland through his lens and conveys the inherent complexities of each singular, fleeting scene, illustrating the vital magic of the Coral Triangle.

The Cannibal Islands

The Cannibal Islands
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Publisher : LA CASE Books
Total Pages : 119
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ISBN-10 :
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis The Cannibal Islands by : R. M. Ballantyne

'The Cannibal Islands' is a historical novel by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne. In it, he gives some background to the world-wide explorations of the famous Captain Cook. Ballantyne uses detailed descriptions of the customs and habits of those who Captain Cook encountered to flesh out the adventures of the famous explorer. Ballantyne is particularly fascinated by the habit of cannibalism practised by some of the people that Cook encountered. Very much of it's time, this is nevertheless a fascinating and insightful read.

Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies
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Publisher : Faber & Faber
Total Pages : 301
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ISBN-10 : 9780571290581
ISBN-13 : 0571290582
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Lord of the Flies by : William Golding

A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. As the boys' delicate sense of order fades, so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive, and their behaviour starts to take on a murderous, savage significance. First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics. Now fully revised and updated, this educational edition includes chapter summaries, comprehension questions, discussion points, classroom activities, a biographical profile of Golding, historical context relevant to the novel and an essay on Lord of the Flies by William Golding entitled 'Fable'. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 students, it also includes a section on literary theory for advanced or A-level students. The educational edition encourages original and independent thinking while guiding the student through the text - ideal for use in the classroom and at home.

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 195
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ISBN-10 : 9780395069622
ISBN-13 : 0395069629
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Island of the Blue Dolphins by : Scott O'Dell

Far off the coast of California looms a harsh rock known as the island of San Nicholas. Dolphins flash in the blue waters around it, sea otter play in the vast kep beds, and sea elephants loll on the stony beaches. Here, in the early 1800s, according to history, an Indian girl spent eighteen years alone, and this beautifully written novel is her story. It is a romantic adventure filled with drama and heartache, for not only was mere subsistence on so desolate a spot a near miracle, but Karana had to contend with the ferocious pack of wild dogs that had killed her younger brother, constantly guard against the Aleutian sea otter hunters, and maintain a precarious food supply. More than this, it is an adventure of the spirit that will haunt the reader long after the book has been put down. Karana's quiet courage, her Indian self-reliance and acceptance of fate, transform what to many would have been a devastating ordeal into an uplifting experience. From loneliness and terror come strength and serenity in this Newbery Medal-winning classic.

The Gorilla Hunters

The Gorilla Hunters
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Publisher : London : T. Nelson
Total Pages : 454
Release :
ISBN-10 : UIUC:30112040256536
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis The Gorilla Hunters by : Robert Michael Ballantyne

Lord of the Flies Centenary Edition

Lord of the Flies Centenary Edition
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 9781101571040
ISBN-13 : 1101571047
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Lord of the Flies Centenary Edition by : William Golding

The classic novel by William Golding With a new Introduction by Stephen King "To me Lord of the Flies has always represented what novels are for, what makes them indispensable." -Stephen King Golding's classic, startling, and perennially bestselling portrait of human nature remains as provocative today as when it was first published. This beautiful new edition features French flaps and rough fronts, making it a must-have for fans of this seminal work. William Golding's compelling story about a group of very ordinary small boys marooned on a coral island has become a modern classic. At first it seems as though it is all going to be great fun; but the fun before long becomes furious and life on the island turns into a nightmare of panic and death. As ordinary standards of behaviour collapse, the whole world the boys know collapses with them—the world of cricket and homework and adventure stories—and another world is revealed beneath, primitive and terrible. Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication. Yet soon it became a cult favorite among both students and literary critics who compared it to J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye in its influence on modern thought and literature. Labeled a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse, Lord of the Flies has established itself as a true classic.