Alderstrin: fra 8 år

Vil du spille trommer? Så er det bare op på stikkerne!Trommerne er hjertet i rytmisk musik.Lyt med her, og hør, hvordan du kommer i gang med at spille.Du kan også høre om dyre-hud, meget stille trommer og piger med stikker.Og om forbudte beskeder – og meget mere.Hanne Korvig (f. 1971) er journalist og forfatter. Hun har læst historie og sociologi på RUC og Københavns Universitet, og hun har også taget en uddannelse som manuskriptforfatter.

Vil du holde en fest?Er du vild med at danse, lege, grine og fjolle? Så vil du være god til at holde en fest.Måske har du snart fødselsdag?Eller lyst til at holde en klasse-fest?Hanne Korvig (f. 1971) er journalist og forfatter. Hun har læst historie og sociologi på RUC og Københavns Universitet, og hun har også taget en uddannelse som manuskriptforfatter.

Rune henter et nyt spil ned på sin pc. I spillet er Rune Agent X3, der skal befri en anden agent. Hun sidder fanget på en ø. Det er en farlig mission. Mon Agent X3 lykkes med sin mission?

Naira elsker at køre speedway. Hver sommer er hun på lejr med sin klub. Naira er spændt. Hun skal optræde og køre løb på sin nye 85 kubik cykel.

Rune henter et nyt spil ned på sin pc. I spillet er Rune Agent X3, der skal befri en anden agent. Hun sidder fanget på en ø. Det er en farlig mission, og gidseltagerne kræver at løsesummen skal falde, inden der er gået en time. Mon Agent X3 lykkes med sin mission?Per Østergaard (f. 1950) er en dansk børnebogsforfatter. Fælles for hans historier er, at de er fulde af sjov, dramatik, spænding og nærvær. Per Østergaard er uddannet lærer og har også skrevet en række fagbøger for børn.

Har vi giftige planter i Danmark? Er en vand-mand farlig? Og hvad er det farligste vejr?Alt det - og meget mere - kan du læse om her i bogen.Du kan også blive klogere på, hvad der gør dig bange. Måske er du bange for tordenvejr? Eller en hund, der gør?Til sidst kan du lave din egen (ufarlige) vulkan.

Laura glæder sig. I dag skal hun køre løb på en 85 kubik speedway-cykel. Det er første gang. Mor, far, lille-bror Lucas og kusine Naira er med. De hepper på Laura.

Det er sen aften. Klub 4 mødes foran Dinos Pizza. Fraja har en pap-kasse med."Fedt, du har kage med," siger Simon.Men det har Freja ikke. Der er noget helt andet i kassen.

Rune sidder ved sin pc. Han henter et spil på nettet. Rune er Agent X3 i spillet. Han skal ind i en tæt jungle for at finde fjendens våben. Mon det lykkes ...?

Oh no, Yo-Yo the Cat has been mysteriously kidnapped!It’s up to Willy and his faithful teddy Randolph to fly through space to Square World where Yo-Yo has been taken. Here they’ll get the help of Fuzziness, the wise Big Whoosh, Glowsnake and the Upsidedown Bird. Willy will need all the help he can get when he takes on Grumpfuzz and his Thieving Bird before they have Yo-Yo for breakfast.'Willy Visits the Square World' is a brilliantly loving tale, full of funny characters and beautiful worlds from best-selling author Jeffrey Archer. Perfect for some bedtime reading. Jeffrey Archer is a British novelist, Baron and former politician. During his political career, Archer began to write, his second novel ‘Kane and Abel’ becoming an international bestseller. The novel became a mini-series some years later starring Sam Neil. He is the author of the ‘Clifton Chronicles’ as well as a number of short stories and plays, as well as several best-selling children’s novels. His best known works include ‘ First Among Equals’, ‘Kane and Abel’ and ‘Only Time Will Tell’.

The world’s largest submarine The Neptune is missing, lost somewhere at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.When Willy hears about it, he sets out right away with rambunctious Randolph, his fuzzy teddy, to rescue the crew of The Neptune. Along the way he’ll meet Sybil Seagull, The Rightaway Bird and Boris the Blue Whale, who will help him take on Konrad the Killer Kipper who has taken the crew of the Neptune hostage. Can Willy and his new found friends save the crew before they become Konrad’s lunch?A delightful children's story from best-selling author, Jeffrey Archer. Jeffrey Archer is a British novelist, Baron and former politician. During his political career, Archer began to write, his second novel ‘Kane and Abel’ becoming an international bestseller. The novel became a mini-series some years later starring Sam Neil. He is the author of the ‘Clifton Chronicles’ as well as a number of short stories and plays, as well as several best-selling children’s novels. His best known works include ‘ First Among Equals’, ‘Kane and Abel’ and ‘Only Time Will Tell’.

Nelosluokkalainen Venla muuttaa toiveikkaana Lapista etelään. Hän haluaisi saada kavereita ikäisistään tytöistä, mutta 4C-luokka ei hyväksykään häntä joukkoonsa niin vain. Hänen murrettaan ja topakkaa tyyliään vierastetaan, eivätkä pojatkaan päästä Venlaa mukaan jalkapallopeliin. Lopulta teatteriharrastus auttaa Venlaa lievittämään koti-ikävää ja tarjoaa myös sen, mistä hän on haaveillut: oikean ystävän.Katariina Romppainen on palkittu kirjailija, joka on kirjoittanut niin lapsille ja nuorille kuin aikuisyleisöllekin. Hänelle on myönnetty kahdesti Tampereen kaupungin kirjallisuuspalkinto. Romppainen on tehnyt myös pitkän uran vapaana toimittajana ja toiminut käsikirjoittajana.

Brunilda tiene 9 años y es una bruja de verdad, ya lo dice su nombre: «B de bruja y de Brunilda». Sin embargo, no será una bruja con todas las de la ley hasta que supere la ceremonia de iniciación.En la ceremonia, Malvada, la bruja mayor, le entregará la varita con la estrella blanca y por fin podrá poner en práctica todo lo que le ha enseñado su maestra, Guillermina, y hacer magia. Bueno, siempre y cuando todo vaya bien y no enfaden a Malvada.Luisa Villar Liébana (Jaén, 1950) es una filóloga hispánica, técnica de cultura y escritora española. Ha publicado numerosas obras dirigidas al público infantil (la mayoría, novelas policiacas y de detectives) en colecciones como El Barco de Vapor. Dedica gran parte de su tiempo a promover el amor por la literatura a través de la red de bibliotecas infantiles y de distintos programas de animación a la lectura destinados a niños y a adultos, como el programa Jugando a Leer en Vallecas. Algunos la conocen como la dama del Ministerio de la Literatura Infantil y Juvenil.

Mu-lan ha caído enferma. Es una mujer mayor y pobre que cuida de los huérfanos en la aldea. Todos sus niños son especiales: Zou, Xian, Lixu, Yun, Lian y Yuga. Pero Zou, con 9 años, es la más mayor. Sabe que si Mu-lan no puede ir a vender sombreros al mercado de la ciudad, pasarán hambre. Así que se ofrece a llevarlos ella misma. Para hacerlo tendrá que atravesar el bosque sin perderse, conseguir vender los sombreros y regresar a casa antes de que anochezca.Luisa Villar Liébana (Jaén, 1950) es una filóloga hispánica, técnica de cultura y escritora española. Ha publicado numerosas obras dirigidas al público infantil (la mayoría, novelas policiacas y de detectives) en colecciones como El Barco de Vapor. Dedica gran parte de su tiempo a promover el amor por la literatura a través de la red de bibliotecas infantiles y de distintos programas de animación a la lectura destinados a niños y a adultos, como el programa Jugando a Leer en Vallecas. Algunos la conocen como la dama del Ministerio de la Literatura Infantil y Juvenil.

El príncep Adalbert ha sigut maleït per la bruixa Malespuces! Ara que s'ha convertit en una granota, què farà? L'única manera de trencar l'encanteri és rebent el petó d'una princesa i seria feina fàcil si en Adalbert no fos tan tímid i acoquinat. Cada cop que parla amb una noia es mor de vergonya i no pot dir paraules boniques a les seves pretendentes. Aconseguirà el príncep Adalbert conèixer una noia que el vulgui besar?Maria Carme Roca (Barcelona, 21 de novembre de 1955) és llicenciada en Història i Filologia Catalana. Des dels anys noranta ha escrit més de quaranta obres, la major part juvenils o infantils, però també ha treballat en novelles adultes i ha col·laborat en l'elaboració de diversos guions. Ha rebut premis literaris com el Néstor Luján de novela historica o el Premi Barcanova de literatura infantil i juvenil.

"Emi Laará" viene con cuentos afrocubanos para jóvenes. También para los adultos que se les animen a una mezcla vivaz de aventuras, religión y humor. Hebert Poll Gutiérrez lo escribió junto a su madre, Gladys Felicia Gutiérrez Rodríguez, quien le contaba estos relatos cuando él era chico. Hay en este libro un gesto de preservación/reelaboración de la cultura afrocubana, que encuentra una vuelta de tuerca en la mirada humana sobre los dioses y sus aventuras, a veces francamente disparatadas.

Què tenen en comú la por i l'arc de Sant Martí? En aquesta col·lecció Maria Carme Roca relaciona cadascun dels colors de l'arc amb els set relats que formen el llibre. Històries de misteri, d'intriga o de fantasia, que succeeixen a Barcelona o a països remots... l'antologia és eclèctica i variada, però tots els relats tenen en comú la por com a sentiment. Les il·lustracions de Laura Baldrich ajuden a submergir-se en l'univers creat per Maria Carme Roca.Maria Carme Roca (Barcelona, 21 de novembre de 1955) és llicenciada en Història i Filologia Catalana. Des dels anys noranta ha escrit més de quaranta obres, la major part juvenils o infantils, però també ha treballat en novelles adultes i ha col·laborat en l'elaboració de diversos guions. Ha rebut premis literaris com el Néstor Luján de novela historica o el Premi Barcanova de literatura infantil i juvenil.

En Jan Dosrius és un fanàtic del futbol. Juga a la plaça de Puigreig quan pot i es passa el dia pensant en quan podrà tornar a jugar-hi. Per això, quan el criden per fer les proves d’accés a un dels millors clubs del món, no s’ho pot creure. El seu somni, a l’abast de la mà! Però no tot serà tan fàcil per a en Jan: el dia a dia és dur i s'ha d’acostumar a molts canvis nous. L’afectaran quan surti a jugar al camp? Aconseguirà complir els seus objectius?Lluís Prats (Terrassa, 1966) és escriptor i professor català. És un autor versàtil que ha tocat molts gèneres i estils: de narrativa per adults a assaig, passant per novel·la infantil, juvenil i llibres educatius. Va estudiar Història de l’Art i ha dedicat part de la seva carrera literària a divulgar-ne. Ha guanyat diversos premis com el Premi Josep Maria Folch i Torres o el premio Strega. La seva obra s’ha traduït a altres llengües com el polonès, l’italià, el rus, el japonès o el turc, entre d’altres.

Isole misteriose e creature magiche, principesse di un regno di ghiaccio, oggetti incantati e fate del mare. Virginia Tedeschi-Treves regala una suggestiva raccolta di racconti tutti al femminile che aprono una finestra su un mondo fantastico, dove la normalità del quotidiano lascia felicemente il posto a magie formidabili e viaggi ai confini del mondo.Virginia Tedeschi-Treves (1849 - 1916), nota anche con lo pseudonimo di Cordelia, è stata una scrittrice italiana. Dopo il matrimonio nel 1870 con Giuseppe Treves, proprietario col fratello Emilio della casa editrice Fratelli Treves, diede vita a un salotto letterario frequentato dai principali intellettuali dell'epoca, soprattutto dell'ambiente lombardo e del nord Italia. Contemporaneamente iniziò la sua fortunata carriera di scrittrice di racconti per ragazzi e di romanzi rosa, all'epoca definiti "romanzi per signore". Oltre alla vasta produzione letteraria, lavorò per anni come direttrice di riviste di moda.

K fyrir Klara fjalla um vináttuna, skólann og það að verða eldri. Þær mæta lesandanum í veruleika hans.K fyrir Klara 11 - erum við vinir?"Það var nýr strákur að byrja í bekknum, Nikulás. Hann er góður í fótbolta, brosir mikið og stelpurnar eru vissar um að hann muni verða mjög vinsæll. Þegar Júlía og Rósa halda að hann sé hrifinn af Klöru breytist allt." K fyrir Klara 12 - Að fara á hestbak"Júlía kemst ekki með Klöru og Rósu á frístundaheimilið vegna þess að hana langar að aðstoða frænku sína með sætan hest, sem heitir Freyja. Klöru langar bæði að fara með Júlíu, en líka að sauma klúta með Rósu, sem er hrædd við hesta. Þegar Rósa kemur loksins með þeim í reiðskólann, verður heimsóknin ekki alveg eins og vinkonurnar höfðu vonað."K fyrir Klara 13 - Andinn í glasinu"Klara og bekkurinn hennar eru með náttfatapartí í skólanum. Þau hlakka öll mjög mikið til. Júlía kom með leikinn "Andinn í glasinu". Hún segir að hann geti hjálpað þeim að tala við drauga. Rósu og Möllu finnst það of ógnvekjandi, og þegar þrumurnar þenja raust sína, veit Klara ekki lengur hvort henni finnist leikurinn vera skemmtilegur".K fyrir Klara 14 - Er ég feit, mamma?"Júlía býður bekknum í afmælisveisluna sína. Þau ætla að fara saman í sundlaug. Eftir það munu þau borða pitsu saman. Rósa spyr hvort það sé eitthvað annað í boði en pitsa, vegna þess að hana langar ekki til þess að borða óhollan mat. Klara skilur ekki. Rósa elskar pitsu. Og hún er svo mjó. Og ef Rósu finnst hún vera feit, er þá Klara ekki feit líka?"K fyrir Klara 15 - Forboðna myndin"Klara er spent fyrir því að láta taka bekkjarmyndina sína. Nokkrir strákanna taka myndir með símunum sínum. Þeir deila myndunum sín á milli. En, allt í einu er sumar myndirnar ekki svo saklausar og sumar af stelpunum verða mjög leiðar".Line Kyed Knudsen (f. 1971) kom fyrst fram sem höfundur barna- og ungmennabóka árið 2003. Hún er nú orðin einn af langvinsælustu höfundum bóka fyrir þennan aldurshóp í Danmörku.

"It can't be summer always, dear, but we can make fair weather for ourselves if we try."From the author of ‘Little Women’, this short story follows 12-year-old Marjorie who dreams of wealth, happiness, and a handsome prince. On her birthday, all her wishes come true. She embarks on an adventure, meets new people, and soon learns to appreciate what she already has. This sweet story has a lovely moral about gratitude and can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet. Having grown up in poverty, May Alcott was a passionate advocate for women's rights and abolitionist. She is best known as the author of the March Family Series: "Little Women", "Good Wives", "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys".

The second in the ‘Marjorie Maynard’ series of children’s books, in ‘Marjorie’s Busy Days’ we are reunited with the mischievous young Marjorie. Back at home with her family, Marjorie always seems to find herself in some kind of trouble, despite her best efforts to be good. A sweet story from the popular children’s author Carolyn Wells. Fans of L.M. Montgomery’s ‘Anne of Green Gables’ and ‘What Katie Did’ by Susan Coolidge will enjoy the wholesome Marjorie Maynard series.Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a prolific American novelist and poet, best known for her children’s literature, mystery novels and humorous verse. Following school in New Jersey, Wells worked as a librarian, where she developed her love of reading. It was during 1896 that Wells' first book ‘At the Sign of the Sphinx’ was published. From 1900 she dedicated herself to her literary career, writing over 170 novels in total across a range of genres. Some of her most loved works include the ‘Patty Fairfield’ and ‘Marjorie Maynard’ series for girls, as well as the ‘Fleming Stone’ mystery series for adults. Wells is also well-known for her humorous nonsense verse, and was a frequent contributor of verse to magazines. She published an autobiography ‘The Rest of my Life’ in 1937. Wells died in New York City in 1942.

K fyrir Klara fjalla um vináttuna, skólann og það að verða eldri. Þær mæta lesandanum í veruleika hans.K fyrir Klara 6 - Þetta kallar á stríð!"Klara, Rósa og Júlía ætla allar saman í hárgreiðsluleik á frístundaheimilinu eftir skóla. Strákarnir ætla að fara í stríðsleik. Þegar Klara verður spennt fyrir því að vera með í stríðsleiknum verða stelpurnar leiðar og togstreita myndast um það hver fær að ráða leiknum." K fyrir Klara 7 - Ég finn til með þér"Rósa er nýbúin að fá kanínu sem heitir Nínus. Klöru finnst hún svo krúttleg og biður kanínu um í afmælisgjöf frá foreldrum sínum. Þegar pabbi hennar missir vinnuna byrja foreldrar hennar að rífast örlítið og Klara verður hrædd um að þau muni skilja." K fyrir Klara 8 - Nýja frístundaheimilið"Klara, Júlía og Rósa eru að byrja á nýju frístundaheimili; þangað sem stóru krakkarnir fara. Klara er bæði kvíðin og spennt. Fyrstu dagarnir eru viðburðarríkir þar sem Klara lendir í óhappi á trampólíni fyrir framan Frey, sem er í fimmta bekk, og er seinna meir sökuð um að vera hjólabrettaþjófur." K fyrir Klara 9 - Skólaferðalagið"Klara, Rósa og Júlía eru á leið í fimm daga skólaferðalag. Rósa situr ein í rútunni á leiðinni og fer að gráta vegna þess að hún er bílveik. Klara og Júlía skemmta sér konunglega alla ferðina. Rósa er ekki eins glöð og vinkonurnar skilja ekkert hvað hefur komið fyrir." K fyrir Klara 10 - Stjörnustelpan "Það er verið að setja upp leikrit á frístundaheimilinu. Júlíu langar til þess að leika aðalhlutverkið, Stjörnustelpuna. Klara segir að hún muni vera ánægð með aukahlutverk sem Tunglskinsdrottningin. Þegar aðalhlutverkin eru gefin til Klöru og Freys breytist allt." Line Kyed Knudsen (f. 1971) kom fyrst fram sem höfundur barna- og ungmennabóka árið 2003. Hún er nú orðin einn af langvinsælustu höfundum bóka fyrir þennan aldurshóp í Danmörku.

K fyrir Klara fjalla um vináttuna, skólann og það að verða eldri. Þær mæta lesandanum í veruleika hans.K fyrir Klara 16 - Alveg fullkomin"Klöru finnst henni vera að ganga vel í skólanum. En, einn daginn segir kennarinn nokkuð við hana sem lætur hana halda að henni gangi í raun ekki svo vel. Hvernig getur hún orðið betri? Eða, hvernig getur hún orðið algerlega fullkomin?"K fyrir Klara 17 - Bara grín!"Klara og bekkurinn hennar spila nýja leiki á iPadana sína. Það er skemmtilegt og spennandi að sjá alla hrópa hátt og blóta, þegar eitthvað slæmt gerist í leiknum. En það er bara grín, eða hvað? Klara veit það ekki og það lætur henni líða eins og hún sé skrítin."K fyrir Klara 18 - Óvinir að eilífu"Lára í hinum bekknum sakar Rósu um að gera eitthvað sem er ekki satt. Það gerir Rósu sorgmædda. Klöru langar til þess að hjálpa Rósu, svo að allir geti séð að Lára er að ljúga. En Klara gerir óvart svolítið heimskulegt og allt í einu eru Klara og Rósa óvinir að eilífu".K fyrir Klara 19 - Ertu ástfangin?"Klara er að fara í vatnsrennibrautagarð með bestu vinkonu sinni. Þetta verður besta frí í heiminum. Í garðinum hittir hún Karl... Karl með kái. Hann er sætur og Klöru líður eins og hún sé að verða ástfangin, en er Karl líka ástfanginn af henni?"K fyrir Klara 20 - Hver er vinsælastur?"Það byrjar ný stelpa í bekknum hennar Klöru: Gabríella. Hún er ljúf og vinsæl. Það finnst öllum, nema Klöru. Henni finnst Gabríella vera pirrandi og vond. Klara forðast Gabríellu en það er ekki gaman, vegna þess að allt í einu finnst Klöru hún vera útundan. Hvað getur hún gert?"

First published in 1887, ‘The Big Otter’ by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne is one of many of his stories which draws on his own experiences of living and working in remote parts of Canada as a young man while working for the Hudson’s Bay Company. In an inhospitable part of Canada, a group of British hunters and explorers are living and working together. When two of their number, George Maxby and Jack Lumley, are instructed to set out on their own to establish a new trading post they are helped in their endeavour by a Native American named Big Otter. The trio will encounter plenty of danger and adventure along the way, as well as plenty of wonder as they explore this harsh but beautiful part of the world.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

Fatherless young Charlie Brooke is a brave and kind character, who is always trying to help others. His mother is struggling to make ends meet, and when Charlie leaves school he must find a way to support them both. One fateful day Charlie encounters a shipwreck, and his brave actions in the face of much danger will change the course of his life forever. A thrilling adventure tale by Scottish author R.M. Ballantyne.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

First published in 1873, ‘Life in the Red Brigade’ by popular author R.M. Ballantyne is an adventure story which follows young firefighter Joe Dashwood and his exploits with the London fire service during its earliest days. Joe and his colleagues face all sorts of problems and dangers as they dash around London attending calls for their urgent services. A fascinating story, and a delightful peek at an institution in its infancy.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

Originally published in 1883, ‘The Battery and the Boiler’ by R.M. Ballantyne is a fascinating nautical adventure story. Born aboard a ship in the midst of a powerful storm, and fascinated by electricity due to the circumstances of his birth, young Robin Wright was always destined for a life on the open sea. His two interests collide when young Robin is asked to help lay powerful submarine cables and so he sets sail on the experience of a lifetime. A charming and intriguing tale from the popular children’s author.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

First published in 1869, ‘Sunk at Sea’ is the first in a series of stories by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne which feature adventurer Will Osten. Our hero is out at sea when the ship he is on is wrecked, and Will finds himself washed up on a mysterious desert island. He isn’t alone for long however, and soon discovers that the island is inhabited by a group of cannibals. Can Will escape them, and will he ever find his way off this island? A thrilling story, full of danger and near-misses for the charismatic hero.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

John Jarwin and his faithful dog Cuffy are adrift at sea, half-starved and half-drowned. Though all seems lost, a fateful wind carries the pair to a beach on a desert island, where they grow closer than ever as they struggle to survive in their new, unfamiliar, and mysterious environment. A thrilling nautical adventure story from the much-loved children’s author R.M. Ballantyne.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.