Artemis Fowl receives an urgent e-mail from Russia. In it is a plea from a man who has been kidnapped by the Russian Mafiya: his father. As Artemis rushes to his rescue, he is stopped by a familiar nemesis, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit.
Now, instead of battling the fairies, Artemis must join forces with them if he wants to save one of the few people in the world he loves.

The evil pixie Opal Koboi has spent the last year in a self-induced coma, plotting her revenge on all those who foiled her attempt to destroy the LEPrecon fairy police. And Artemis Fowl is at the top of her list.

After his last run-in with the fairies, Artemis had his mind wiped of his memories of the world belowground. But they have not forgotten about him. Once again, he must stop the human and fairy worlds from colliding – only this time, Artemis faces an enemy who may have finally outsmarted him.

Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He’ll take you on a tour of Rome’s most famous moments and most colourful characters – from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Romeâ€s best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williamsâ€s trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young readerâ€s ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

Step back into ancient India as Marcia Williams brings her inviting comic-book style to eight animal folktales that continue to enchant children today. Drawing from three books of best-loved Indian folktales— the Hitopadesha, the Jatakas,and the Panchatantra —this graphic storybook collection, alive with kidfriendly illustrations, is infused with humor and warmth

Charles Dickens is not only the author of some of the best-loved stories in the English language, but also the creator of some of its most memorable characters. Meet them all between the pages of this splendid book, which retells, in lively comic-strip style, five of Dickens’s most popular stories: Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield and A Christmas Carol.

Travel back to Medieval England and join Chaucer and his band of Canterbury pilgrims in this wonderful introduction to one of Britain’s greatest literary legacies. These nine well-loved tales, from a host of colourful characters – the Knight, the Miller, the Reeve, the Wife of Bath, the Summoner, the Clerk, the Franklin, the Pardoner and the Nun’s Priest – are brought to life with Marcia Williams’ trademark witty, comic-strip art, allowing this classic text to be enjoyed by all ages.

The Iliad tells the story of the war between Greeks and Trojans; the love between Helena and Paris; Achilles and Hector’s deadly combat; and the Trojan Horse. “The Odyssey” depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus; his struggles against the one-eyed Cyclops; the terrible Sirens; the dreadful, six-headed Scylla. These classic Greek stories have been retold with lively text and a dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.

Peep through the holes and join in with the silly animal noises as you giggle your way through the farm. With horses hiding from chicks and cows hiding from ducks, anything can happen.

There’s a mischievous animal hiding on each page—and it’s your job to find them! Peep through the holes and join in with the silly animal noises as you giggle your way through the jungle. With crocodiles hiding from monkeys and elephants hiding from bats, this simple, lively text and bold design will appeal to young children.

This tortoise is slow . . . This cheetah is fast!

These creatures are all very different indeed. Have fun with animal opposites!