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Puckoon
by Spike MilliganDISCOVER PUCKOON, SPIKE MILLIGAN'S CLASSIC SLAPSTICK NOVEL 'Pops with the erratic brilliance of a careless match in a box of fireworks' Daily MailIn 1924 the Boundary Commission is tasked with creating the new official division between Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State. Through incompetence, dereliction of duty and sheer perversity, the border ends up running through the middle of the small town of Puckoon.Houses are divided from outhouses, husbands separated from wives, bars are cut off from their patrons, churches sundered from graveyards. And in the middle of it all is poor Dan Milligan, our feckless protagonist, who is taunted and manipulated by everyone (including the sadistic author) to try and make some sense of this mess . . .'Bursts at the seams with superb comic characters involved in unbelievably likely troubles on the Irish border' Observer'Our first comic philosopher' Eddie Izzard
The Pudding Problem
by Joe BergerA boy must untangle the web of lies he’s created in order to prove his innocence when strange things start happening in this humorous and cheeky illustrated middle grade novel in the tradition of the Timmy Failure series.Sam Lyttle is prone to stretching the truth. Most of his lies are harmless; tall tales and the product of an overactive imagination. So when Sam is summoned to explain a strange discovery—a ping-pong ball in a jar of peanut butter—and denies involvement, no one believes him. Then more seemingly unrelated peculiarities emerge, and Sam categorically denies any knowledge of those, too. In between these mysterious accusations, and with evidence mounting against him, Sam ruminates on the different sorts of lies he has told using examples from his past. Meanwhile, two pounds of potatoes wind up in the washing machine. Sam comes to a decision: he decides it is time to come clean about this latest tangled web. He gathers his family to hear the truth. The whole truth. Or is it? Could it be that this final “truth” is, in fact, another lie?
Pudd'nhead Wilson
by Mark TwainENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATEDBY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIPMark Twain's darkly comic short classic set in the antebellum South stands as a literary condemnation of slavery and racial inequality.EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: A concise introduction that gives readers important background information A chronology of the author's life and work A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experienceEnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON
Pudd'nhead Wilson: And Those Extraordinary Twins (Enriched Classics)
by Mark TwainENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATEDBY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIPMark Twain's darkly comic short classic set in the antebellum South stands as a literary condemnation of slavery and racial inequality.EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: A concise introduction that gives readers important background information A chronology of the author's life and work A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experienceEnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON
Pudsey the Dog: The Movie
by PudseyPudsey has it all - a successful career and the city of London at his paws. What more could a dog ask for? Maybe a couple of sausages! So when Molly, Tommy and George promise him a snack, Pudsey's tail wags all the way to their house. But when he hides in the family trailer, he gets more than just sausages. He's taken to the family's new home ... in the middle of the countryside!Miles from the city, Pudsey quickly makes friends on the farm, fights off an evil landlord and sets out to foil a plot to demolish his new home. But his adventures (and his love of sausages) land him in the dog pound. Pudsey can't dance his way out of a locked cage. Or can he? He'd better hurry if he's going to save the farm from destruction!
Puerco Pizza (LEYENDO A PASOS (Step into Reading))
by Diana MurrayEn esta edición en español del libro nivelado Pizza Pig (Paso 2), los lectores están invitados a la pizzería de Puerco Pizza, ¡donde cada pizza es perfectamente única!Los osos quieren pizza de fresas. Las gaviotas, de almejas. Los clientes de Puerco Pizza pueden pedir lo que quieran en sus pizzas. Entonces, ¿por qué será que Tortuga no come? Resulta que uno es el número más solitario cuando se trata de una pizzería llena de grupos de animales. ¡Lo único que le falta a Tortuga es un amigo con quien compartir! Esta historia rimada sobre la pizza, la compasión y la amistad cautivará a los lectores más jóvenes.LEYENDO A PASOS es una línea de Step into Reading que ofrece ediciones en español de libros nivelados. Los libros Paso 2 usan vocabulario básico y oraciones cortas para contar historias sencillas. Son perfectos para pequeños que identifican algunas palabras visualmente y logran leer palabras nuevas con un poco de ayuda. Kindness is on the menu in this Spanish edition of this Step 2 beginning reader! Pizza Pig's pizza parlor is the place to be, where animals can order whatever their taste buds desire. Bears get pizza topped with jam. Gulls get pizza topped with clams. Customers at Pizza Pig's get whatever they want on their pizzas! But why isn't Turtle eating? It turns out that one is the loneliest number when it comes to a bustling pizza joint filled with groups of animals. All Turtle needs is a friend to whet her appetite! This rhyming story in Spanish about pizza, compassion, and friendship is sure to tickle young readers. LEYENDO A PASOS is a line from Step into Reading offering leveled readers in Spanish. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
La puerta mágica (La diversión de Martina #Volumen 3)
by Martina D'Antiochia¡No te pierdas esta nueva aventura de #LaDiversionDeMartina! <P><P>Vale, esta vez NO HE SIDO YO. Yo estaba preparando un vídeo tranquilamente en mi cuarto cuando lo he encontrado: hay un agujero en la pared de mi cuarto y os prometo que NO es culpa mía. Claro que, ya que lo he encontrado, mejor investigo lo que hay detrás antes de que mis padres se enteren, ¿no? Porque, ¿y si hay un TESORO escondido? ¡Decidido! <P><P>Voy a investigar este misterio porque yo NUNCA digo que no a una AVENTURA. ¿Te apuntas? Martina tiene 13 años, una imaginación desbordante y ¡un canal de Youtube de mucho éxito! «La diversión de Martina» es una serie de libros de ficción inspirada en ella y su mundo que encantará a sus seguidores.
The Puffin Book of Nonsense Verse
by Quentin BlakeEver eaten Poodle Strudel? Slain a Jabberwock? Bathed in Irish Stew? Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children’s illustrators. In this brilliant book he has selected and illustrated his favourite comic verse, making it pure entertainment for nonsense-lovers of all ages. His unique style of drawing brings a new perspective to every poem. Classic writers such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear are combined with more contemporary talents such as Roger McGough, Margaret Mahy and Russell Hoban. With fifteen wonderfully absurd sections, including Distracting Creatures, Sticky Ends, I Wish I Were a Jelly Fish, A Recipe for Indigestion and Chortling and Galumphing, here is a delightful collection of the topsy-turvy, the fantastical, the anarchic, the illogical and the utterly wonderful.
Puffin Island Series Complete Collection: First Time in Forever\Playing by the Greek's Rules\Some Kind of Wonderful\One Enchanted Moment
by Sarah MorganUSA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan will sweep you away with her Puffin Island series! In a town where anything can happen, sometimes love can be found in the most unlikely place of all… FIRST TIME IN FOREVEREmily Donovan’s been too swept up in a challenging year of firsts—becoming a stand-in mum to her niece Lizzy and moving to remote, beautiful Puffin Island—to think about love. But that’s before charismatic Ryan Cooper kisses her… Ryan makes it his mission to help Emily unwind and enjoy the chemistry they share. Can Emily take her biggest leap of trust yet—putting her heart in someone else’s hands?PLAYING BY THE GREEK’S RULESIdealistic Lily Rose craves a fairy-tale love, but it always ends in heartbreak. So Lily’s trying a different approach—a fling with her boss, infamous Greek playboy Nik Zervakis! Nik lives by his own set of rules, but he has dark shadows in his heart… There’s no one better to teach Lily how to separate sizzling sex from deep emotions! It starts as a sensual game, but can Lily stick to Nik’s rules? And what’s more, can he?SOME KIND OF WONDERFULPuffin Islander Brittany Forrest has always dreamed of adventure. And at eighteen, she thought she’d found it in bad boy Zachary Flynn. But after just ten tempestuous, smoldering days, their whirlwind marriage went up in smoke. Zach knows he let Brittany down, but seeing her again stirs up long-buried emotions. He’s never felt worthy of her, yet he can’t stay away... Could their dreams of a happy-ever-after finally come true?ONE ENCHANTED MOMENT Life has just thrown Skylar Tempest a serious curveball. So she’s returned home to Puffin Island to regroup among friends. Unfortunately, that means seeing Alec Hunter, who’s become a big-deal TV historian. Sky’s never liked the cynical Alec, and the feeling was mutual. But maybe that was then. And this is now…
Puffin's Brilliantly Big Bumper Joke Book: An A-Z of Everything Funny!
by Brough Girling John ByrneA complete A - Z of hilarious jokes and gags to make you giggle. Arranged in alphabetical sections, this bumper book is packed full of the best (and very worst) jokes for every occasion!
Puffs
by Matt CoxThe script of the smash hit Off-Broadway comedy PUFFS is now yours to own! For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs...who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. The New York Times proclaims PUFFS, "A fast-paced romp though Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic." <p><p>For POTTERphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit his word, PUFFS exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!" PUFFS (TWO ACT EDITION) is the two act script of the play Puffs, which premiered in its Australian production in 2018. It features a forward by playwright Matt Cox, deleted scenes, additional Zach Smith monologues by Nick Carrillo, and a glossary. This publication contains adult language.
Pug Actually: A Novel
by Matt DunnPOPSUGAR'S BEST BOOKS OF JUNEPARADE'S BEST CANINE BOOKS SUMMER 2021Not all heroes wear capes. Some of them wear collars.A Dog&’s Purpose meets The Happy Ever After Playlist in this charming, pitch-perfect take on relationships as seen through the eyes of a wise pug named Doug, who is determined to play cupid to fix his owner&’s love life with his own four paws.Doug wants his rescuer, Julie, to be happy. He is loyal and loves her unconditionally—two things that can&’t be said about Julie&’s married boss and lover, Luke. Yet Julie is reluctant to break up, afraid to end up like her eccentric cat-owning neighbor. It&’s a prospect that horrifies Doug, too.Newly divorced Tom, on the other hand, is perfect for Julie. Everyone can see it—except for Julie and Tom. Doug is confident that with his help they will get over their initial animosity toward each other.As Doug humorously navigates the quirks of human relationships, he knows he can&’t give up on Julie—after all, being a &“rescue&” works both ways.
Pug Blasts Off (Diary of a Pug #1)
by Kyla MayBaron von Bubbles (Bub) is a pug who wants nothing more than to help his human Bella in her craft projects for school, though he is a little apprehensive about the rocket she is making for the Inventor Challenge—so when he ruins the rocket while trying to get at Nutz the squirrel he needs to find a way to make it up to Bella.
Pug Davis
by Rebecca SugarPug Davis is a curmudgeonly, gruff and tough space hero... he also happens to have the head of a pug.Reluctantly teamed with his sensitive and thoughtful partner, Blouse, this odd couple fights aliens in space so we don't have to fight them here. In this early comic work by Rebecca Sugar, creator of Steven Universe, she shows her development as an artist and storyteller in an entertaining, thoughtful read with a lot of heart.
Pug Hug
by Zehra HicksPug is desperate for a hug. But however hard he tries to hug the other animals, he can't get a hug from anyone! Cat doesn't like hugs, Rabbit is too busy munching carrots and hamster is just too quick! Maybe Croc will give Pug a hug . . . or does he have other ideas?!A sweet and funny tale about finding the perfect hug for Pug!
The Pug who wanted a Birthday (The Pug Who Wanted to... #11)
by Bella SwiftPeggy's best friend, Chloe, is planning a big birthday celebration for her friend's dog, and Peggy can't wait to join in the fun and games. There's so much to do before the big day! But when Peggy realises that she doesn't have a birthday of her own, she can't help feeling a bit left out. Especially since Chloe is keeping secrets about the party plans . . .Could Peggy be in for a big surprise?This latest Peggy the Pug story features super cute illustrations throughout and fun shiny foil on the cover. This would make the perfect birthday gift or party bag filler for all Peggy fans and dog lovers!
The Pug who wanted to be a Bumblebee (The Pug Who Wanted to... #9)
by Bella SwiftWhat a honey! Peggy the pug is buzzing with excitement in this sweet summertime story for readers aged 5+.Peggy is buzzing with excitement because her family has a new beehive. When the pug's best friend Chloe decides to do a science fair project about bees, Peggy learns a lot about how all the bees in a hive work together to make honey. Unfortunately, Chloe's project doesn't go very well because everyone in her group wants to be the queen bee - and a hive can only have one! It's up to Peggy to become a busy worker bee and show her bestie how life is sweeter when you work as a team.Bees are set to be a big trend in 2023, and this sweet story has a timely message about why bees and other pollinators are so important and need saving.
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Bunny (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftPeggy competes with her new sibling in this third story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!Peggy the pug&’s family have adopted an adorable little bunny, just in time for Easter. Peggy used to be top dog, but now she has to share their attention with this long-eared newcomer. Jealous of the new pet, Peggy decides that she must become a rabbit to compete. Can every-bunny learn to get along and realize that there&’s more than enough love to go around?
The Pug who wanted to be a Dinosaur (The Pug Who Wanted to... #13)
by Bella SwiftEveryone's favourite little pug embarks on a dinosaur hunt in this roaringly funny dino adventure story.Peggy the pug's family are going on a camping holiday to Dino Cove. Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is determined to find dinosaur fossils, and Peggy would do anything to help her. So Peggy sets off on a dinosaur hunt of her own - but what if she can't find one before they go home?Get ready for a roarsome dinosaur adventure with Peggy the Pug in this adorable story featuring fun black and white illustrations throughout.
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Mermaid (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #5)
by Bella SwiftPeggy the pug is going on a mer-mazing summer holiday! A perfect beach read, from the bestselling author of THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN.Peggy the pug is going on holiday to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she'll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can't find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she'll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she's going to have to learn how to doggy paddle . . . A funny and heartwarming beach read for newly independent readers!
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Mermaid (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftPeggy wants to give Chloe a truly mer-mazing summer vacation in this fourth story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!Peggy the pug is going on vacation to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she&’ll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can&’t find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she&’ll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she&’s going to have to learn how to doggy paddle…
The Pug Who Wanted to be a Mermaid . . . and other stories
by Bella SwiftA bumper audio collection featuring four favourite springtime adventure stories about Peggy the pug!Titles include:The Pug Who Wanted to be a Mermaid The Pug Who Wanted to be a BunnyThe Pug Who Wanted to be an FairyThe Pug Who Wanted to be a Star---In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A MERMAID, Peggy is going on holiday to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she'll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can't find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she'll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she's going to have to learn how to doggy paddle . . .In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A BUNNY, Peggy the pug's family have adopted an adorable little bunny, just in time for Easter. Peggy used to be top dog, but now she has to share their attention with this long-eared newcomer. Can every-bunny learn to get along and realise that there's more than enough love to go around?In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A FAIRY, Peggy the pug is devastated when she finds out that her local park might shut down. Now where will she go for walks with Chloe, her best friend? Can Peggy and Chloe save the park together? In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A STAR, When Peggy the pug's friend Chloe is cast as Wendy in the school production of PETER PAN, Peggy feels left out. Can Peggy prove that she has star quality too and help her friend along the way? (P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Pug Who Wanted to be a Pumpkin (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #4)
by Bella SwiftA perfectly sweet Halloween treat! Peggy the pug is back for a spooky adventure. But can she conquer her fear of the dark before Halloween night?Peggy the pug's family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy's friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Peggy can't let her best friend miss out on all the Halloween fun. She'll just have to conquer her own fears and go trick-or-treating with Chloe, to keep her safe. But first she needs the perfect costume . . . Peggy's bravery helps Chloe realise that monsters aren't real in this heartwarming Halloween story about overcoming fears and anxiety.
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftPeggy and Chloe must conquer their fears to go trick-or-treating in this fifth story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!Peggy the pug&’s family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy&’s friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Peggy can&’t let her best friend miss out on all the Halloween fun. She&’ll just have to conquer her own fears and go trick-or-treating with Chloe to keep her safe. But first she needs the perfect costume…
The Pug Who Wanted to Be A Reindeer (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #2)
by Bella SwiftWhen her family loses its Christmas spirit, Peggy heads to the North Pole to get it back! A festive adventure starring a loveable little pug with a heart of gold.The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 years and up!Peggy's family has lost its Christmas spirit and Peggy is desperate to help them get it back. The little pug wishes she could turn into a reindeer so she could work some Christmas magic on her family. She tries eating carrots, giving herself antlers and a glowing red nose, but nothing works - and the messes she makes only create more problems at home! Finally, the brave little pug decides that the only solution is to ask Santa for help. But the North Pole is far away, and Peggy gets lost in a snowstorm before she even makes it out of town . . . Can Peggy find her way back to her family in time for a Christmas miracle?