: Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy Special edition #2 The Dragon of Fortune (No:8305)
: Geronimo Stilton
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: Geronimo Stilton, traveled on the wings of the Dragon of Fortune back to the Kingdom of Fantasy! He was called there by his friend Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, who needed my help.The enchanted Winged Ring had gone missing! This was terrible news. The ring allows its owner to travel between the Kingdom of Fantasy and the real world-which would be a dangerous power if it fell into evil hands. Could he find the ring before it was too late?
: There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life…
: Pete Banning was Clanton, Mississippi’s favorite son—a decorated World War II hero, the patriarch of a prominent family, a farmer, father, neighbor, and a faithful member of the Methodist church. Then one cool October morning he rose early, drove into town, and committed a shocking crime. Pete's only statement about it—to the sheriff, to his lawyers, to the judge, to the jury, and to his family—was: "I have nothing to say." He was not afraid of death and was willing to take his motive to the grave.
: Esther, the beautiful Jewish wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus (Xerxes I), and her cousin Mordecai persuade the king to retract an order for the general annihilation of Jews throughout the empire.
: A powerful demon threatens the gods in their heaven. They need a savior, who, Lord Brahma decrees, will be the son born to Shiva and Parvati. But Shiva, a badly-dressed, untidy, solitary ascetic, seems to enjoy bachelorhood. Even Parvati's unmatched beauty aided by Kama, the god of love, seems unequal to the task of enchanting the stern lord. This illustrated classic is based on Kumara Sambhava of Kalidasa.
: Amar Chitra Katha: The Pandava Princes (No:8281)
: Amar Chitra Katha
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: Wise Yudhishthira, strong Bheema, skilful Arjuna, brave Nakula and Sahadeva - five exceptionally talented brothers whose youthful exuberance made their Kaurava cousins very jealous. Things only got worse when Duryodhana found that everyone wanted Yudhishthira as king. It was their courage and skill that helped the Pandava princes survive several murderous plots and as a bonus, they won themselves wonderful wives!
: Amar Chitra Katha:The Cowherd of Alawi (No:8282)
: Amar Chitra Katha
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: Buddha had his own unique way of teaching a lesson. In the most gentle way the Great Teacher conveyed simple messages - treat your friends with respect, gluttony brings unhappiness, expect rewards only if righteous, be selfless in your devotion, axioms often forgotten in the hurly burly of daily life.