An Almanac of Twelve Sports is a spirited celebration of the games, pastimes, and obsessions that shaped the sporting imagination of the late nineteenth century. With William Nicholson's sharp, stylish sensibility and Rudyard Kipling's lively, witty verse, the book moves through the year in a series of vivid monthly portraits, each one devoted to a different sport and its particular character, ritual, and delight. From hunting and racing to cricket, golf, boxing, and skating, these pages c...

The Velveteen Rabbit (Illustrated) is a tender classic of children's literature, first published in 1922, that explores love, loss, and the mysterious transformation by which toys—and, symbolically, persons—become "real." Written in a lucid, lyrical prose style, the tale belongs to the Golden Age tradition of English-language nursery fantasy, yet it carries unusual emotional depth. Its illustrated form enhances the story's delicate atmosphere, balancing domestic intimacy with moments of en...

A charming tale of self-acceptance, love, loss, and magic, The Velveteen Rabbit is one of the most enduring children's stories in literary history.‘Once you are real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.’ - Margery WilliamsSet in a young boy’s nursery, The Velveteen Rabbit captures the imagination, fantasy, and infinite love of childhood. Embark on a journey of unconditional friendship and self-acceptance wit...

Margery Williams' timeless classic 'The Velveteen Rabbit' is a poignant tale that explores themes of love, friendship, and the true meaning of being real. Through the charming narrative style and engaging characters, Williams captures the essence of childhood innocence and the power of imagination. The book is rich in symbolism and depth, making it a beloved piece of children's literature that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. The Velveteen Rabbit stands as a testament to the...

The Velveteen Rabbit is the charming children’s tale about a stuffed rabbit who longs to become real, and the magic that makes his dream come true.HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

The second book in William Nicholson’s award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire.‘Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling’ – IndependentFive years have passed. The city of Aramanth has become kinder – weaker. When ruthless soldiers of the Mastery strike, the city is burned, and the Manth people taken into slavery. Kestrel is left, separated from her brother Bowman, and vowing revenge … Fantasy books for children don’t get more spectacular than Slaves of the Ma...

The final book in William Nicholson’s award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire.‘Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling’ – IndependentIn the time of cruelty, the Manth people march back to their homeland. Ira Hath is the only one who knows the way, but she is dying. Bowman eagerly awaits his calling to join the Singer people, but when Kestrel is taken by bandits, he must use his powers to find her. Together they fight, until their destinies tear them apart. A...

The Velveteen Rabbit is not a 'real' rabbit, like the rabbits he meets in the forest. He has seams and is full of stuffing. Still, the Velveteen Rabbit doesn't mind as long as the boy who owns him loves him. One of the rabbit's friends tells him that a toy becomes real if its owner truly loves it. But when the boy leaves home to recover from an illness and is forced to leave his Velveteen Rabbit behind, what will become of his beloved toy? A heartwarming tale of childhood and the transform...

The second book in William Nicholson’s award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire.‘Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling’ – Independent "I hate school! I hate ratings! I won't reach higher! I won't strive harder! I won't make tomorrow better than today!" In the walled city state of Aramanth, rules are everything. When Kestrel Hath dares to rebel, the Chief Examiner humiliates her father and sentences the whole family to the harshest punishment. Desperate to save them...

"Once you are real, you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always." We all pretend from time to time. Driven by a desire to create or maintain a certain image, we pretend to be more or different than who we actually are. We seem more interested in pretending to live interesting lives than actually living interesting lives. One hundred years ago, Margery Williams saw the human condition so clearly that her story, The Velveteen Rabbit, has been embraced more with every passing generatio...

1945. The Second World War has gone on too long. Shops are closed 'for the duration'. Trains run a restricted service 'for the duration'. Life has paused, for the duration. A little girl, Pamela, is growing up fast. A young Englishman, Rupert Blundell, vows there'll be no more wars. Both are waiting for their lives to begin.Then comes Hiroshima. Finally, devastatingly, the war is over.1962. Rupert is now strategic advisor to Lord Mountbatte...

'Nicholson is a subtle and addictive writer who deserves to be a household name . . . [with] his remarkable eye for detail and for the weaknesses of human nature' ObserverThis is our own familiar world rendered pacy, funny, emotionally on the button and hugely entertaining.Belinda wistfully reflects how much better at sex she is now than when she was in her twenties. She's thought about taking a lover, but ultimately could never do t...