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Boxen : Childhood Chronicles Before Narnia
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| NZ$ 27.00 each |
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| Author: C.S. Lewis |
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The lost tales of 'Animal-land', written and illustrated by C.S. Lewis and his brother Warnie, which they developed into the chronicles of the kingdom of Boxen, newly published to mark the centenary of the first story. Half a century before the publication of The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis created another imaginary world. The tales of 'Animal-land' which eight-year-old Jack (as his family knew him) had shared with his brother Warnie developed into the chronicles of the kingdom of Boxen. In a succession of stories over the next few years, the young Lewis explored its history, geography and the colourful exploits of its inhabitants in vivid detail, writing the last of the papers, his Encyclopedia Boxoniana, in April 1928. This new landmark edition marks the centenary of the very first Boxen manuscript. Here are all the stories, some never before seen, sensitively edited and arranged to make the most of the fabulous and
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Cleopatra : Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen (Sterling Biographies)
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| Author: Susan Blackaby |
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Cleopatra is one of history's most fascinating figures. An air of mystery surrounds her, as a record of her reign as queen of Egypt does not exist, and her story must be pieced together from artifacts and historical writings. This biography tells that story, beginning with the Ptolemy Dynasty into which she was born, its traditions and infighting, how she ascended to and maintained her place on, the throne, her relationships with both Caesar and Mark Antony and the political repercussions of these affairs within the Roman Empire and Egypt, and, her death in Alexandria. Love, power, and political advantage are intertwined in the story of this powerful queen.
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Coll the Storyteller's Tales of Enchantment
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| Author: Lucy Coats & Anthony Lewis |
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Coll Hazel may be the youngest bard, but he is sent on the most important quest of all - before next wintereve, he must find the mythic Avalon, home of King Arthur, and lay the thirteen sacred treasures to rest. Along Coll's journey, he encounters giants, demons, fairies, merfolk and sealwomen, wizards, witches, wise women, heroes and enchantresses. His travelling companion is the raven, Branwen - funny, opinionated and wise. As they face danger and make new friends, they tell each other tales.
These stories are taken from the whole Celtic canon of literature that includes the Mabinogian, the Irish stories of Finn MacCool, and the Arthurian legends, as well as stories from Cornwall, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Brittany.
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Folk Tales and Fables of the World
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| Author: Barbara Hayes |
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A beautiful new edition of this much-loved book, originally published in North America, Great Britain and Australasia. As you turn the pages, you will enjoy a treasure-house of many of the world's most entrancing tales. Appealing to all ages, from preschoolers, who will revel in having these stories read to them, to parents and grandparents for whom they will revive memories of childhood. When Barbara Hayes first collected the material, much of it had never been published before outside its country of origin. Illustrator Robert Ingpen then applied his fertile imagination to create the wonderful, varied, exciting and beautiful illustrations that accompany these tales. This timeless book can be handed down from generation to generation, bridging cultural gaps and ethnic barriers with the magic of storytelling.
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