Results for: books tagged ‘Adventure’
Ffangs the Vampire Bat and the Kiss of Truth: Ted Hughes
Lord of the Flies: Nigel Williams
Playwright and novelist Nigel Williams's stage adaptation of William Golding's story was first professionally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon in July 1995. 'Remarkably true to the novel ... More
The Spark Files 1: Space Race: Terry Deary and Barbara Allen
Book One in the hilarious science adventures of the Spark family.Sam Spark and his bossy sister Sally set out to explore the mysteries of Earth and Space, but the dastardly ... More
Haroun and the Sea of Stories: Salman Rushdie
Tim Supple's adaptations of Grimm Tales and More Grimm Tales have been universally acclaimed. With the help of David Tushingham, he has adapted Salman Rushdie's classic children's novel, Haroun and ... More
The Beach: John Hodge
Alex Garland's acclaimed debut novel was adapted for the screen by John Hodge, whose distinctive cinematic vision was responsible for the screenplays of Shallow Grave and Trainspotting. The Beach stars ... More
The Boy Who Fell into a Book: Alan Ayckbourn
Rockfist Slim's enemies have just plunged him into yet another desperate situation when Kevin has to close his detective book and go to sleep. But his own adventure is only ... More
Rites of Passage: William Golding
Sailing to Australia in the early years of the nineteenth century, Edmund Talbot keeps a journal to amuse his godfather back in England. Full of wit and disdain, he records ... More
Close Quarters: William Golding
In a wilderness of heat, stillness and sea mists, a ball is held on a ship becalmed halfway to Australia. In this surreal, fête-like atmosphere the passengers dance and flirt, ... More
Fire Down Below: William Golding
The third volume of William Golding's acclaimed Sea Trilogy.A decrepit warship sails on the last stretch of its voyage to Sydney Cove. It has been blown off course and battered ... More
Autumn Term: Antonia Forest
Twins Nicola and Lawrie arrive at their new school determined to do even better than their elder sisters, who had all distinguished themselves. But things don't turn out quite as ... More
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