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Sultana's Dream

by Begum Rokeya ...

It depicts a feminist utopia (called Ladyland) in which women run everything and men are secluded, in a mirror-image of the traditional practice of purdah. The women are aided by science fiction-esque "electrical" technology which enables laborless farming and flying cars; the women scientists have discovered how to trap solar power and control the weather. This results in "a sort of gender-based ... Read more

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It depicts a feminist utopia (called Ladyland) in which women run everything and men are secluded, in a mirror-image of the traditional practice of purdah. The women are aided by science fiction-esque "electrical" technology which enables laborless farming and flying cars; the women scientists have discovered how to trap solar power and control the weather. This results in "a sort of gender-based
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Sultana's Dream

by Begum Rokeya ...

'Sultana's Dream' is an extraordinarily prescient story set in fictional Ladyland. The narrator, Sultana, falls asleep and is greeted by Sister Sara, who introduces her to the futuristic society she has apparently awakened in.In this alternate reality, men are shy and timid creatures, while women pioneer scientific breakthroughs, such as solar power and weather control.A fascinating and thought ... Read more

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'Sultana's Dream' is an extraordinarily prescient story set in fictional Ladyland. The narrator, Sultana, falls asleep and is greeted by Sister Sara, who introduces her to the futuristic society she has apparently awakened in.In this alternate reality, men are shy and timid creatures, while women pioneer scientific breakthroughs, such as solar power and weather control.A fascinating and thought
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Ladybird Classics: Gulliver's Travels

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Illustrated by Ciaran Duffy ...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers.It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of Gulliver's travels and adventures in the strange lands of Lilliput and Brobdingnag. ... Read more

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This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers.It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of Gulliver's travels and adventures in the strange lands of Lilliput and Brobdingnag.
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The Happy Prince

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Playwright, poet, essayist, flamboyant man-about-town, Oscar Wilde pack an astonishing amount of work, genius, and controversy into two short decades, producing masterworks in every literary genre. This selection includes almost all of his short stories, including "The Canterville Ghost," "The Fisherman and his Soul," and "The Remarkable Rocket."Alongside THE MODEL MILLIONAIRE, Harper Perennial ... Read more

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Playwright, poet, essayist, flamboyant man-about-town, Oscar Wilde pack an astonishing amount of work, genius, and controversy into two short decades, producing masterworks in every literary genre. This selection includes almost all of his short stories, including "The Canterville Ghost," "The Fisherman and his Soul," and "The Remarkable Rocket."Alongside THE MODEL MILLIONAIRE, Harper Perennial
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The Happy Prince

by Oscar Wilde ...

Series series Tales by Oscar Wilde
"The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde is a timeless tale that invites readers into a world of compassion, selflessness, and the true meaning of happiness. Set in a city where opulence and wealth contrast sharply with poverty and despair, the story follows a magnificent statue of a prince adorned with gold and precious gems. From his elevated perch, the Happy Prince witnesses the suffering and ... Read more

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"The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde is a timeless tale that invites readers into a world of compassion, selflessness, and the true meaning of happiness. Set in a city where opulence and wealth contrast sharply with poverty and despair, the story follows a magnificent statue of a prince adorned with gold and precious gems. From his elevated perch, the Happy Prince witnesses the suffering and
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The Lady Or The Tiger?

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by Frank Stockton, George Lakon ...

“The Lady or The Tiger?” (1882) is a short story by Frank Stockton that still fascinates today’s readers with the question of its title.-The language of over 100 years ago has been updated making the text easily understood by today’s readers.-Every effort has been made to keep the story as close to the original as possible - only word order and difficult vocabulary have been changed.-End notes, ... Read more

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“The Lady or The Tiger?” (1882) is a short story by Frank Stockton that still fascinates today’s readers with the question of its title.-The language of over 100 years ago has been updated making the text easily understood by today’s readers.-Every effort has been made to keep the story as close to the original as possible - only word order and difficult vocabulary have been changed.-End notes,
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Sultana's Dream

by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain ...

Sultana's Dream is a story of a feminist Utopian, written in the early 20th century. ... Read more

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The Tinderbox

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The tale is about the cheerful soldier, who with a help from an old witch and her tinderbox, wins the princess and marries her.The famous and much-loved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen celebrated his 200 anniversary the year 2005.On this occasion we have published five of his best tales retold for children aged 3-9 years and with new illustrations: Tinderbox, The Little Match Girl, The ... Read more

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The tale is about the cheerful soldier, who with a help from an old witch and her tinderbox, wins the princess and marries her.The famous and much-loved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen celebrated his 200 anniversary the year 2005.On this occasion we have published five of his best tales retold for children aged 3-9 years and with new illustrations: Tinderbox, The Little Match Girl, The
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The Chronicles Of Tunrad

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by Ali Zakir ...

This book reflects on the life of a young man named Tunrad who had to undergo all sort of adventures due to his vow of achieving his dreams which no man can achieve such dreamsin a life time. ... Read more

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This book reflects on the life of a young man named Tunrad who had to undergo all sort of adventures due to his vow of achieving his dreams which no man can achieve such dreamsin a life time.
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The Story of the Second Old Man, and of the Two Black Dogs

by One Thousand and One Nights ...

Translated by Andrew Lang ...

Series Book 4 - Arabian Nights
An old man explains that his two black dogs are really his two brothers, whom he repeatedly saved from poverty. When he married a beautiful woman, however, all his kindnesses were forgotten, and his brothers tried to kill them. Yet the merchant's wife was not what she seemed, as the murderous brothers would soon find out. A story of brotherly love betrayed and revenged, "The Story of the Second ... Read more

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An old man explains that his two black dogs are really his two brothers, whom he repeatedly saved from poverty. When he married a beautiful woman, however, all his kindnesses were forgotten, and his brothers tried to kill them. Yet the merchant's wife was not what she seemed, as the murderous brothers would soon find out. A story of brotherly love betrayed and revenged, "The Story of the Second
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The Little Hunchback

by One Thousand and One Nights ...

Translated by Andrew Lang ...

Series Book 23 - Arabian Nights
How many times can one man die? Surprisingly many, it turns out. Set in what is now the Xinjiang province of China, tensions between Muslims, Jews and Christians lead a series of inhabitants to frame their neighbours for a death; but will they listen to their consciences when the penalty for murder is hanging? A black comedy with a social message, this tale is unusual among the Arabian Nights for ... Read more

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How many times can one man die? Surprisingly many, it turns out. Set in what is now the Xinjiang province of China, tensions between Muslims, Jews and Christians lead a series of inhabitants to frame their neighbours for a death; but will they listen to their consciences when the penalty for murder is hanging? A black comedy with a social message, this tale is unusual among the Arabian Nights for
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The Story of Sidi-Nouman

by One Thousand and One Nights ...

Translated by Andrew Lang ...

Series Book 31 - Arabian Nights
Sidi-Nouman is happy with his new wife, Amina, except for one thing: her strange way of eating just a few grains of rice at each meal. One night, hearing her slip out of the house, Sidi-Nouman follows her to a cemetery, and discovers the terrible secret behind his wife's peculiar diet. When he confronts her, Sidi-Nouman becomes the victim of magic. Will he be able to break the spell and turn the ... Read more

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Sidi-Nouman is happy with his new wife, Amina, except for one thing: her strange way of eating just a few grains of rice at each meal. One night, hearing her slip out of the house, Sidi-Nouman follows her to a cemetery, and discovers the terrible secret behind his wife's peculiar diet. When he confronts her, Sidi-Nouman becomes the victim of magic. Will he be able to break the spell and turn the
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