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Books with author Marcia Williams

  • Les Miserables

    Marcia Williams

    Hardcover (Walker Books Ltd, March 15, 2012)
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  • Sherlock Holmes re-told for children : The Red-Headed League

    Mark Williams

    language (Odyssey, June 26, 2015)
    How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics For Kids series international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to present this adaptation for children of the Sherlock Holmes short story The Red-Headed League.This is the British-English edition.British-English? Although we speak the same language, we spell many words differently depending on which side of the Atlantic we are. UK = colour, US = color; UK = marvellous, US = marvelous; UK = theatre, US= theater, etc. This sometimes causes problem for children at school, so in response to requests from school librarians there are now British-English and American-English versions of the Sherlock For Kids books.Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the Red-Headed League in a child-friendly, twenty-first century English, with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged 9-12 to get started with the world’s most famous detective.Other books in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series:•The Blue Carbuncle •Silver Blaze•The Red-Headed League•The Engineer’s Thumb•The Speckled Band•The Six Napoleons•The Naval Treaty•3-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze. The Red-Headed League•3-in-1 Box Set - The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six Napoleons•6-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze, The Red-Headed League, The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six NapoleonsThese titles may be available as ebooks, paperbacks and as audio-books.Coming next in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series:•The Musgrave Ritual•The Beryl Coronet•The Resident PatientComing soon from international bestselling author Mark Williams :•When Sherlock Was A Boy – tales from Sherlock’s childhood.
  • By Margery Williams - The Classic Tale of Velveteen Rabbit Or, How Toys Become Real

    Margery Williams

    Hardcover (Running Press, Dec. 2, 1980)
    Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
  • The Iliad and the Odyssey

    Marcia Williams

    Paperback (Candlewick, Aug. 5, 1998)
    Appealing to children's sense of adventure and sense of humor, the author uses her popular, highly detailed comic strip style and a rollicking text to adapt the ancient Grecian tales of gods, monsters, and warriors. Reprint.
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  • A Christmas Carol

    Marcia Williams

    Paperback (Walker Books Ltd, )
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  • Sherlock Holmes re-told for children : The Naval Treaty

    Mark Williams

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 17, 2016)
    How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics For Kids series international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to present this adaptation for children of the Sherlock Holmes short story The Naval Treaty. This is the British-English edition. British-English? Although we speak the same language, we spell many words differently depending on which side of the Atlantic we are. UK = colour, US = color; UK = marvellous, US = marvelous; UK = theatre, US= theater, etc. This sometimes causes problem for children at school, so in response to requests from school librarians there are now British-English and American-English versions of the Sherlock For Kids books. Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the naval treaty in a child-friendly, twenty-first century English, with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged 9-12 to get started with the world’s most famous detective. Other books in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series: • The Blue Carbuncle • Silver Blaze • The Red-Headed League • The Engineer’s Thumb • The Speckled Band • The Six Napoleons • The Naval Treaty • 3-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze. The Red-Headed League • 3-in-1 Box Set - The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six Napoleons • 6-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze, The Red-Headed League, The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six Napoleons These titles may be available as ebooks, paperbacks and as audio-books. Coming next in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series: • The Musgrave Ritual • The Beryl Coronet • The Resident Patient Coming soon from international bestselling author Mark Williams : • When Sherlock Was A Boy – tales from Sherlock’s childhood.
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  • Sherlock Holmes re-told for children : Silver Blaze

    Mark Williams

    language (Odyssey, May 22, 2015)
    How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics For Kids series international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to present this adaptation for children of the Sherlock Holmes short story Silver Blaze.This is the British-English edition.British-English? Although we speak the same language, we spell many words differently depending on which side of the Atlantic we are. UK = colour, US = color; UK = marvellous, US = marvelous; UK = theatre, US= theater, etc. This sometimes causes problem for children at school, so in response to requests from school librarians there are now British-English and American-English versions of the Sherlock For Kids books.Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the six Napoleons in a child-friendly, twenty-first century English, with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged 9-12 to get started with the world’s most famous detective.Other books in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series:•The Blue Carbuncle •Silver Blaze•The Red-Headed League•The Engineer’s Thumb•The Speckled Band•The Six Napoleons•The Naval Treaty•3-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze. The Red-Headed League•3-in-1 Box Set - The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six Napoleons•6-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze, The Red-Headed League, The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six NapoleonsThese titles may be available as ebooks, paperbacks and as audio-books.Coming next in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series:•The Musgrave Ritual•The Beryl Coronet•The Resident PatientComing soon from international bestselling author Mark Williams :•When Sherlock Was A Boy – tales from Sherlock’s childhood.
  • The Velveteen Rabbit

    Margery Williams

    Hardcover (Health Communications Inc, Oct. 15, 2005)
    HCI’s hit self-help book The Velveteen Principles uses the lessons in Margery Williams’ The Velveteen Rabbit, the classic story of a toy bunny that learns what it means to be real, to show today’s adults how becoming “real” and embracing their true selves can make them wiser, healthier and best of all happier. This new edition of The Velveteen Rabbit is designed to compliment The Velveteen Principles. It uses the same cover design and interior design iconography. The text uses an airy layout to highlight the wisdom and beauty of Margery Williams’ words. Additional features include the original 1922 illustrations by William Nicholson and a new introduction by Toni Raiten-D’Antonio, author of The Velveteen Principles. Key Features Intimate hardcover package. Full-color throughout. Elegant margin designs. Features the original 1922 illustrations New introduction by the author of The Velveteen Principles.
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  • Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs

    Marcia Williams

    Hardcover (Walker & Company, May 1, 2011)
    This title includes nine stories of Ancient Egypt, wittily retold in comic-strip style. Full of mystery and adventure, the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history. From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen and the fall of Cleopatra, Marcia Williams' classic comic strip retellings bring new life to the myths and wonders of this ancient civilization. Open the gatefold pages to reveal the curse of Tutankhamen. Discover fascinating facts, such as how the Egyptians mummified the bodies of their pharaohs.
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  • Sinbad the Sailor

    Marcia Williams

    Paperback (Candlewick, April 6, 1996)
    The world-famous hero of Middle Eastern folktales returns in some of his great adventures, including his encounters with giants and sea monsters, in a zesty and colorful retelling featuring comic-book style art and a modern touch of humor.
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  • Daedalus and Icarus and Orpheus and Eurydice

    Marcia Williams

    Paperback (Walker Books Ltd, )
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