Poignant and unforgettable, J. M. Barrie’s classic tale is one of the greatest works of children’s literature of the last century.

Its imaginative scope, tender humour and vivid characters will enchant adults and children alike. Published in association with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

A beloved classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has continued to delight readers, young and old, for over 150 years.

And when his time machine mysteriously vanishes, the scientist must descend to the realm of the Morlocks in order to find his only hope of escape . . .

H. G. Wells is considered a founding father of modern science fiction, coining the term ‘time machine’ and popularising the idea of time travel in literature.

A poetic novel written in a lyrical way only Woolf could master, these narrators face both triumph and tragedy that touches them all. Throughout their lives, they examine the relationship between past and present, and the meaning of life itself. A landmark of innovative fiction and the most experimental of Virginia Woolf’s novels, The Waves is still regarded as one of the greatest works ever written in the English language.

Una notte c’era una stella che cavalcava tra le nuvole, e io dissi alla stella: “Consumami”. Sei amici attraversano insieme la strada accidentata della vita nel classico più anticonvenzionale di Virginia Woolf. Bernard, Jinny, Louis, Neville, Rhoda e Susan si incontrano per la prima volta da bambini in riva al mare e le loro vite cambiano per sempre.

Un romanzo poetico, scritto con un liricità che solo Woolf poteva padroneggiare, in cui questi narratori affrontano sia il trionfo che la tragedia che li tocca tutti. Nel corso della loro vita, esaminano il rapporto tra passato e presente e il significato della vita stessa. Pietra miliare della narrativa innovativa e il più sperimentale tra i romanzi di Virginia Woolf, The Waves è ancora oggi considerato una delle più grandi opere mai scritte in lingua inglese.

Cats have long been considered creatures of mystery and magic. Worshipped as deities in some cultures, feared as harbingers of bad fortune in others, it’s little surprise that their enigmatic charm continues to capture our imaginations today. This classic collection of the most beloved cat tales includes Saki’s Tobermory, in which a straight-talking cat leaves dinner guests aghast yet entranced; a Norse fairy tale involving a spectacular feline rescue; The Dragon Tamers by E.Nesbit; and H. P. Lovecraft’s strange story The Cats of Ulthar; amongst many others to enjoy for years to come.

Begun when Mary Shelley was only eighteen years old and published two years later, this chilling tale of a young scientist’s desire to create life – and the consequences of that creation – still resonate today.

But as the pigs vie for power, they begin to bear an uncanny resemblance to the tyrants they have overthrown… George Orwell’s renowned fable became an instant success on publication after the Second World War. The novel has continued to captivate readers of all ages, and has secured Orwell’s position as one of the great writers of the twentieth century.

Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, he helps the Party, and the omnipresent Big Brother, control the people of Oceania. Winston knows what a good citizen of Oceania must do: show his devotion for Big Brother and the Party; abstain from all vices; and, most importantly, possess no critical thoughts of their own. The new notebook he’s begun to write in is definitely against the rules – in fact, the Thought Police could arrest him simply for having it.

Yet, as Winston begins to write his own history, a seed of rebellion begins to grow in his heart – one that could have devastating consequences. In George Orwell’s final and most well-known novel, he explores a dystopian future in which a totalitarian government controls the actions, thoughts and even emotions of its citizens, exercising power through control of language and history. Its lasting popularity is testament to Orwell’s powerful prose, and is a passionate political warning for today.