"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!Pottermore has now launched the Wizarding World Book Club. Visit Pottermore to sign up and join weekly Twitter discussions at WW Book Club.
Oliver Twist, subtitled The Parish Boy's Progress, is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens, published in 1838. The story is about an orphan, Oliver Twist, who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse and then is placed with an undertaker. He escapes and travels to London where he meets the Artful Dodger, leader of a gang of juvenile pickpockets. Naïvely unaware of their unlawful activities, Oliver is led to the lair of their elderly criminal trainer Fagin.
Oliver Twist is notable for Dickens's unromantic portrayal of criminals and their sordid lives. The book exposed the cruel treatment of the many orphans in London during the Dickensian era.
"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'"
Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone... Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.Pottermore has now launched the Wizarding World Book Club. Visit Pottermore to sign up and join weekly Twitter discussions at WW Book Club.
Le récit du naufrage et de la survie de Robinson Crusoé sur une île, de son installation et de la rencontre de Vendredi avec qui il se lie d'amitié, à lire en VO dans une version adaptée et illustrée pour les élèves de 5e !
"'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'"
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...Pottermore has now launched the Wizarding World Book Club. Sign up and join weekly Twitter discussions at WW Book Club.
"'You are sharing the Dark Lord's thoughts and emotions. The Headmaster thinks it inadvisable for this to continue. He wishes me to teach you how to close your mind to the Dark Lord.'"
Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time...Pottermore has now launched the Wizarding World Book Club. Visit Pottermore to sign up and join weekly Twitter discussions at WW Book Club.
"'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!Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is currently the featured read in Pottermore's Wizarding World Book Club. Sign up and join weekly Twitter discussions at WW Book Club.
"'Give me Harry Potter,' said Voldemort's voice, 'and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded.'"
As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy...Pottermore has now launched the Wizarding World Book Club. Visit Pottermore to sign up and join weekly Twitter discussions at WW Book Club.
"There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building... wherever they had murdered..."
When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny...Pottermore has now launched the Wizarding World Book Club. Visit Pottermore to sign up and join weekly Twitter discussions at WW Book Club.
Miracle ! Amandine a réussi à passer en quatrième année sans se faire renvoyer.
Son objectif secret : devenir exemplaire pour être nommée élève en chef.
Mais sa pire ennemie, Octavie Pâtafiel, veut la séparer de son nouveau compagnon porte-bonheur, le petit chien Étoile. Sans lui, Amandine pourra-t-elle prouver à tous qu'elle n'est pas une catastrophe ambulante ?
Une nouvelle année magique pleine de fous rires, de péripéties et d'émotion : le dernier tome des aventures de ton apprentie sorcière préférée !
All profits from the sale of this eBook will go to Lumos, a charity founded by J.K. Rowling to end the institutionalisation of children worldwide.
As familiar to many Hogwarts students as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty are to Muggle children, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a collection of popular stories written for young wizards and witches.
Translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, they include fascinating additional notes from Professor Albus Dumbledore, with intriguing glimpses into his life at Hogwarts, as well as illustrations from J.K. Rowling herself.
For wizarding and Muggle readers alike, this is a must-have edition, featuring fate-seeking witches, a hairy-hearted warlock and the tale of the three brothers who tried to cheat Death . . .
By buying this unique and special book, you are helping Lumos to make sure that, by 2050, no more children live in institutions or orphanages around the world, and that every child is able to enjoy their right to grow up in a family.
All profits from the sale of this eBook will go to Lumos. The Lumos Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales with registered charity number 1112575.
En Pologne, un homme, surnommé Simon le voleur de temps, s'enrichit en prêtant de l'argent. Pour être plus riche encore il souhaite marier sa fille aînée, Sarah, à un vieil homme fortuné. Mais Sarah est amoureuse d'un jeune violoniste désargenté. Que fera Simon le Voleur de temps ?
Nanuq, une maman ourse initie ses deux petits, Nanuquino et Nanuqua, à l'apprentissage de la pêche, dans le grand Nord. Mais Nanuquino, le petit frère, a du mal à suivre. Mais après de grands efforts il vaincra sa peur et rejoindra sa mère et sa soeur. Album illustré en couleur, à partir de 6 ans.
Il y a longtemps, au temps où les animaux savaient parler, Ferdinand un jeune paysan de la Rochelle partit à l'aventure sur les chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle. Pour ce long périple, il emmena son fidèle compagnon, Imperio l'âne aux longs poils.
" Notre surprise ne s'arrête pas là. Voilà qu'un jour, d'autres moineaux se mirent à s'approcher de Nour, chaque jour davantage ; et ils finirent par venir manger dans sa main les maigres miettes de pain qu'il gardait constamment dans sa poche. Nous nous sommes enfermés dans une attitude de plus en plus agressive pour ne pas avouer notre jalousie et notre perplexité... "
ll était une fois un petit crocodile qui vivait dans un zoo. Mais, il n'était pas heureux, il voulait être libre. Un soir, il leva la tête et vit une étoile briller très fort... Un conte sur la liberté, l'amitié et l'espoir d'un monde plus beau.
Iam estis eta krokodilo, kiu logxis en bestogxardeno. Sed, li ne estis felicxa, li volis esti libera. Iun vesperon, li levis la kapon kaj vidis stelon, kiu brilegas... Fabelo pri libereco, amikeco kaj espero por pli bela mondo.
Le conte dans la classe...une rupture, une détente, un plaisir, un ailleurs loin de l'univers quotidien, une porte ouverte sur le rêve ! pendant une année, les contes dits par le conteur mauritanien Siré Camara ont été entièrement rédigés et illustrés par les élèves de l'Ecole Ouverte des Bourseaux, encadrés et conduits par leurs enseignants et par Suzy Platiel, du CNRS.
Des sandales ailées, trois bagues, un coquillage, un grelot, une clé USB, un tambour... Avec des objets les enfants ont créé six contes où la magie, l'amour et l'amitié permettent de surmonter les épreuves de la vie. Six contes imaginés et illustrés par des enfants de pays différents : Irlande, République tchèque, Espagne, Guadeloupe, Allemagne, France. Cet atelier d'écriture a été mis en place dans le cadre du projet européen Comenius. (Ouvrage bilingue français-anglais/Illustrations en couleur).
Un beau conte traditionnel où la princesse Alexandra mise au défi de rapporter à son père la pomme splendide et l'eau cristalline de la ville de Soudia y trouvera son prince charmant. Album illustré en couleur, à partir de 6 ans.
Conte géorgien bilingue franco-géorgien. Comment le plus faible a-t-il fini par devenir le plus fort ? Ce conte nous montre que la force physique n'est pas nécessairement garante de réussite. Ici le coq en apparence faible va combattre un loup, un renard et un ours.
Pour Léontine, avoir des cheveux crépus n'est pas chose facile. Moquée en cour de récréation, il est difficile pour la jeune fille de s'accepter.
Pourquoi doute-t-elle de sa perfection ?
Entourée de ses parents, elle apprend à s'aimer et à embrasser ses origines antillaises. Elle est, comme tout un chacun, unique et spéciale telle qu'elle est.
For Léontine, kinky hair is not the easiest trait to carry. Mocked relentlessly by her classmates, it's difficult for her to accept herself.
Why is it hard for her to recognise her perfection?
Surrounded by her parents, she learns to love herself and embrace her Caribbean origins. She is, after all, unique and special just the way she is.
La jeune Itouma est bien désemparée. Elle rêve d'un grand couscous, mais n'a rien pour le préparer. Tous les habitants de la forêt (la source, l'arbre, le vent, le soleil) sont mis à contribution. Mais Tibel le musicien par son comportement sans gêne, va gâcher la fête...
