Books with author Harriet Castor

Are you ready to be whisked away by Fairy Godmother on a magical adventure featuring Prince Charming, splendid coaches and magnificent parties? Join in the fun by opening the flaps as you peek inside Cinderella's house, spin the wheel to turn a pumpkin into a glittering coach, transform the heroine’s rags into a sumptuous ballgown and enjoy the wonderful pop-up happy ending. A stunning, interactive gift, perfect for little fairytale fans.

This modernized and condensed retelling of Lewis Carroll's 1865 children's classic captures the spirit of the original text, and is enhanced with brilliant full-color artwork that suggests the Victorian styles of original illustrator John Tenniel and many other Alice illustrators who followed him. But the artwork in this brand-new edition differs from all others in a very important way. It's enhanced with a variety of extra features to delight young readers and add to the story's excitement. They include-- A pull-tab that makes Alice grow and grow A pop-up courtroom scene Doors on flaps that open to show an assortment of curious objects A special tab that makes the Cheshire Cat magically disappear An attached Mushroom Booklet that helps Alice return to normal size Kids will love reading this famous tale, which has delighted readers of all ages for nearly a century and a half--and they'll be enchanted by the magical illustrations on every page. Publication of this new retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is timed to coincide with the widely anticipated release of Tim Burton's new film from the Disney Studios, Alice in Wonderland, starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Mia Wasikowska as Alice.

At the age of six, Wolfgang Mozart was giving concerts the rich and famous people of his day. He grew up to compose some of the greatest classical music ever written. The book traces his life from when he was born, in Austria in 1756, to his early death, in 1791, at the age of 35. The narrative tells of his ambitious father Leo, who trailed him round the royal courts of Europe, and of his own erratic behaviour attributed to his genius. The life of a musician/composer, then dependent on patronage from rich people, is vividly described, but great detail about his family also gives an insight into the man.