Books Like “It's kind of a funny story”

Read to Your Bunny

Rosemary Wells

1997

Brief text and colorful illustrations tell what happens when parents and children share twenty minutes a day reading.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

J. K. Rowling

1998

Den 12-årige Harry Potter har trolddomsevner. Derfor er han blivet optaget på trolddomsskolen Hogwarts, som ligger i en parallelverden. Men nu indtræffer der uhyggelige og mystiske hændelser på trolddomsskolen

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

J. K. Rowling

2005

Sixth-year Hogwarts student Harry Potter gains valuable insights into the boy Voldemort once was, even as his own world is transformed by maturing friendships, schoolwork assistance from an unexpected source, and devastating losses.

This is how it always is

Laurie Frankel

2017

"This is Claude. He's five years old, the youngest of five brothers. He also loves peanut butter sandwiches. He also loves wearing a dress, and dreams of being a princess.When he grows up, Claude says, he wants to be a girl. Rosie and Penn want Claude to be whoever Claude wants to be. They're just not sure they're ready to share that with the world. Soon the entire family is keeping Claude's secret. Until one day it explodes."--

How Oliver Olson changed the world

Claudia Mills

2009

Afraid he will always be an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, nine-year-old Oliver finally shows his extremely overprotective parents that he is capable of doing great things without their help while his class is studying the solar system.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

J. K. Rowling

2000

Harry Potter y el cáliz de fuego El Torneo de los Tres Magos va a celebrarse en Hogwarts. Solo los alumnos mayores de diecisiete años pueden participar en esta competición, pero, aun así, Harry sueña con ganarla. En Halloween, cuando el cáliz de fuego elige a los campeones, Harry se lleva una sorpresa al ver que es uno de los escogidos. Durante el torneo deberán enfrentarse a desafíos mortales, dragones y magos tenebrosos. Solo uno podrá ganar, pero, con la ayuda de Ron y Hermione, ¡quizá logre salir con vida! Una nueva edición especial de Harry Potter: *Con ilustraciones interiores: al inicio de cada capítulo y varias ilustraciones dobles de escenas *La saga «Harry Potter» por primera vez ilustrada por un artista español: Xavier Bonet *Xavier Bonet nos ofrece una representación única del mundo mágico de J. K. Rowling. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION 'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways ... their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course, their ability to cope with danger.' The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive! A new special edition of Harry Potter: Includes interior illustrations: one at the beginning of each chapter and several double-page scene illustrations The Harry Potter series illustrated for the first time by a Spanish artist: Xavier Bonet Xavier Bonet brings a unique vision of J.K. Rowling's magical world to life

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

J. K. Rowling

1999

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves . But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON .

The Selection (The Selection #1)

Kiera Cass

2012

Elles sont trente-cinq jeunes filles : la "Sélection" s'annonce comme l'opportunité de leur vie. L'unique chance pour elles de troquer un destin misérable contre un monde de paillettes. L'unique occasion d'habiter dans un palais et de conquérir le coeur du prince Maxon, l'héritier du trône. Mais pour America Singer, cette sélection relève plutôt du cauchemar. Cela signifie renoncer à son amour interdit avec Aspen, un soldat de la caste inférieure. Quitter sa famille. Entrer dans une compétition sans merci. Vivre jour et nuit sous l'oeil des caméras... Puis America rencontre le Prince. Et tous les plans qu'elle avait échafaudés s'en trouvent bouleversés...

Horton Hatches the Egg

Dr. Seuss

1940

When a lazy bird hatching an egg wants a vacation, she asks Ortone, the elephant, to sit on her egg--which he does through all sorts of hazards until he is rewarded for doing what he said he would.

The Railway Children

Edith Nesbit

1900

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Railway Children. When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance. One of the best-loved classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by Jacqueline Wilson.

Pollyanna

Eleanor Hodgman Porter, Porter, Neil Reed, Lee Giles

1912

The whole town is playing the game, and the whole town is wonderfully happier-and all because of one little girl who taught the people a new game, and how to play it. Suddenly orphaned, Pollyanna is sent across the country to a small town in Vermont, where she will live with her strict Aunt Polly. But Pollyanna doesn't seem to notice how stern and unfeeling her aunt really is. When feeling unhappy, she simply plays her "glad" game-finding a silver lining in every cloud. Eventually, Pollyanna brightens the lives of everyone in town with her infectious game, and finds a home for every stray cat, dog, and child she encounters. But then a terrible accident happens and Pollyanna can't find anything to feel glad about anymore. All her new friends turn out to support her, but will that be enough to restore Pollyanna's cheerful outlook on life?