Fiction Genres

حكاية عن تاريخ ينسدل كبساطٍ مضرج بالعشق والدم، وسحر ينبعث من طِّيِّات الزمن ليطارد الواقع. طبول حرب تدق، وقلوب تخفق في رحلة بحثها عن مُسببات الوجود ومبررات الاستمرار، وخاتم قديم يدور بين أصابع الحكائين في شتى بقاع الأرض. سوريّة هي أرض الحكايات، وسلمى حائرة بين العاشق والمعشوق بين الماضى الثرى ممتد الأثر، والحاضر الرمادي المخضب بالفقد والاقتتال فهل تعثر سلمى على بوصلة القلب وتقرّر مصيرها؟ هل تستسلم لرمال الماضي المتحركة التي تذوب فيها وتُذيبها، أم تترك جسدها لوتر القوس المشدود شطر الغرب؟

 

Are bananas radioactive? When would a river flow backward? And can jellyfish really live forever? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this wild and wacky book filled with mind-blowing science facts for young readers. With an engaging Q&A format and hilarious cartoon illustrations, this book supports STEM learning and is a wonderful way to introduce scientific ideas to children in an entertaining and accessible way. Perfect for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!

Shakespeare's powerful exploration of betrayal and revenge is one of his most performed plays – and his longest. Here, the text is supported with an extended introduction, glossary and a timeline of the playwright's life.

'Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch I have thee not, and yet I see thee still.' Often referred to superstitiously as 'the Scottish play', Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's best-loved works. As a general in the army of the Scottish king, Macbeth meets three witches who prophesy that he will one day take his master's place. A tumultuous tale of how ambition, guilt and paranoia lead to deceit and murder, it is one of the greatest studies of morality and corruption. This edition is based on the First Folio and includes an extensive introduction that examines the origins of the work, the plot and the characters as well as notes on the text, a glossary and a timeline of Shakespeare's life and work.

Most people think that magical creatures don't exist outside of story books ... but the Magical Rescue Vets know better! Best friends Kat and Rosie have been helping out at Starfall Forest's magical animal hospital ever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of the forest and nurse them back to health. Along the way, they learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty! In this adventure... Rosie is sick of being treated like a kid. She wishes that she could grow up, so that adults would take her more seriously! But when Rosie and Kat venture into the forest to find a poorly, time-turning Phoenix, she learns to be careful what you wish for. Time is being reversed and all the enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest are turning into babies. Rosie and Kate find themselves responsible for a hospital full of animals in need ... and a whole crowd of cheeky, lovable baby vets! Perfect for readers aged 7+.

Most people think that dragons and unicorns don't exist outside of story books ... but the Magical Rescue Vets know better!Kat and Rosie have been helping out at Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery ever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest. Along the way, they might learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty!In this adventure...Rosie and Kat go on a camping trip, where they encounter a friendly yeti who just loves candy! He's fluffy, adorable, and covered in white fur-so they name him Snowball. But trouble is brewing. A famous author has come to Starfall Forest, and she is determined to prove the yeti's existence.Can our heroines keep the forest's magical secrets safe? And can they and the magical vets help Snowball when the little creature has an accident?This book features beautiful illustrations by Morgan Huff. Perfect for readers aged 7+.

Most people think that dragons and unicorns don't exist outside of story books ... but the Magical Rescue Vets know better!Kat and Rosie have been helping out at Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery ever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest. Along the way, they might learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty!In this adventure...Kat and Rosie are helping Starfall Forest's magical vets to investigate a mystery at Looking Glass Lake. Some sort of creature has been scaring the local wildlife - but why would anyone want to frighten loveable singing starfish and peanut-butter-and-jellyfish? Can Suki, a magical sea dragon, help Kat and Rosie to discover the truth behind the supposed "monster?" Our animal-loving best friends are on the case!This book features beautiful illustrations by Morgan Huff. Perfect for readers aged 7+.

First performed in 1597, Romeo and Juliet tells the tragic story of two young star-crossed lovers and their feuding families – the Montagues and the Capulets. With a foreword analysing the play's history, structure and characters, glossary and timeline.

Put your memory skills to the test with this ingenious puzzle book, packed with awesome activities that will train your brain and rev up your recall skills! Inside you'll find all kinds of clever conundrums, from missing-object pictorial puzzles to sneaky story-based quizzes. Whether you have the memory of an elephant or a goldfish, you'll find plenty here to love. The perfect blend of education and entertainment for kids aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' mind-bending Brain Games! series puts young reader's maths and logic skills to the test. Featuring wacky full-colour illustrations by Diego Funck, these books are perfect for home learning for kids aged 7+.