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Paddington at the Tower
Автор: Bond Michael Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2011 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20132013-10-13
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The irresistible, classic bear from Darkest Peru, who was found on Paddington station, causes havoc while out sight-seeing! When Paddington visits the Tower of London he makes sure he has enough marmalade sandwiches to sustain him — a whole suitcase in fact! Unfortunately, it is not only bears who like sandwiches as Paddington is soon to discover!
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Oliver Twist
Автор: Dickens Charles Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2012 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 22 сентября 20172014-05-12
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Celebrate the bicentenary of Dickens' birth with this beautiful gift edition of Oliver Twist Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist is one of the best-loved stories ever written. The story of the young orphan is as powerful now as when it was first published over a century ago. The text in this edition has been carefully abridged so that it is accessible to younger readers and retains both the drama and the humour of the original. Throughout, Christian Birmingham's exquisite illustrations enhance the story and bring to life the amazing range of colourful characters. With a foreword from Michael Morpurgo.
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Fifty Things You Need to Know About British History
Автор: Williams Hugh Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2009 Страниц: 416 Дата загрузки: 05 июня 20112011-05-12
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What are the 50 key events you need to understand to grasp British history? If you could choose the 50 things that define British history, events of significance not only in themselves, but in their importance to wider themes running through the country's past, what would they be? Hugh Williams has made that selection, and the result is a fascinating overview of Britain's past. He refines British history into a series of key themes that represent a crucial strand in the nation's history, and pinpoints the seminal events within those strands — Roots: from the Roman invasion to Britain's entry into the Common Market; Fight: from the Battle of Agincourt to the Falklands War; The Pursuit of Liberty: from the Magna Carta through the Glorious Revolution to the foundation of the NHS; Home and Abroad: from Sir Francis Drake and Clive of India to the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush; and All Change: from Chaucer and the English language to the invention of the web. With great clarity, simplicity, and a zest for the marvelous stories that underpin many of these events, Hugh Williams explains the linkage between each one and its importance in the progress of British history as a whole. Along the way, he has some fascinating tales to tell, making this a highly enjoyable read as well as a perceptive insight into the nation's past, and vital for anyone who wants quickly and enjoyably to grasp the essential facts about Britain's history.
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How to Catch a Star: Board book
Автор: Jeffers Oliver Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20172016-10-13
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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of How to Catch a Star with this new toddler-friendly board book edition! An inspirational story from internationally bestselling, multi-prize-winning picture book creator Oliver Jeffers. Once there was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in the sky from his bedroom window and dreamed of how he could be their friend and how they could play hide-and-go-seek together. So, one day, he decided to set about catching a star of his very own...
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The English
Автор: Rudd Matt Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Дата загрузки: 7 декабря 20162015-12-07
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Publisher: HarperCollins UK A hilarious field guide to the worlds most remarkable and unusual creatures:. The English Thanks to television documentaries by Bruce Parry and David Attenborough. we are better acquainted with the hunting rituals of the San bushmen and the mating habits of Papua New Guinean tribes than we are with the everyday lives of that most peculiar of species — the English In ENGLISH:. A FIELD GUIDE Sunday Times journalist Matt Rudd. sets out to uncover what makes us. the English. tick He will examine us in our. natural habitats. starting with the living room and moving out to the kitchen. the garden. the commuter train. the office. the motorway. the high street. the sports stadium. the pub. club. bingo hall. balti house. beach and ending up in the bedroom Hilarious. warm-hearted and surprisingly enlightening. ENGLISH:. A FIELD GUIDE shines a strong searchl...
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Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Chronicles: Cloaks and Daggers
Автор: Tolkien J.R.R. Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 28 марта 20172019-08-11
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Pub Date: 2014-06-05 Pages: 256 Language: English Publisher: Harper Collins The ultimate celebration of the first two Hobbit movies reveals the culmination of the creative vision for the film through more than 500 previously unpublished photographs. plus exclusive interviews with the designers. cast and crew. written and designed by the team at Weta Workshop The Hobbit:. The Desolation of Smaug Chronicles — Cloaks and Daggers peers through the silver screen to examine the incredible efforts undertaken to create thousands of costumes. armour. weapons. props and set dressing elements for Academy Award (R) -winning filmmaker Peter Jacksons adaptations of JRR Tolkiens The Hobbit Covering both The Hobbit:. An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. this lavish volume bulges with behind the scenes images. sumptuous photography and film stills. The films stars a...
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Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Страниц: 688 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20172015-06-15
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Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary is an up-to-date, easy-reference dictionary with key GCSE curriculum words highlighted and a practical and fun supplement covering key vocabulary areas. It is the ideal dictionary for learners of Spanish of all ages, but especially for those aiming for GCSE exam success. The bestselling Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary is designed for all learners of Spanish, whether you are learning for your GCSE exams at school, in an evening class, for business or to go on holiday. The entries cover everyday Spanish and English (including all essential set expressions) and key curriculum words are highlighted to help with exam preparation. It is also fully endorsed by the exam board, Edexcel. Clear and concise language notes provide information on common grammatical errors and confusable words, while handy culture notes explain cultural differences. Spanish verbs are cross-referred to comprehensive verb tables, helping you find all the Spanish verb forms you need. Combined with a text which is colour-coded and very easy to navigate, the Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary gives a solid foundation for Spanish language learning. *Get it right: thousands of examples of real Spanish show you exactly how translations are used. *Get there fast: clear colour layout takes you quickly to the words you want, with key GCSE vocabulary flagged for rapid identification. *Have confidence: a fun, practical supplement focuses on key exam vocabulary and helps you to use written and spoken Spanish correctly. Log onto www.collins.co.uk/languagesupport to access a wealth of free downloadable resources to help you practise and consolidate your language skills. Other titles available in the Collins Easy Learning Spanish range are: Collins Easy Learning Spanish Grammar, Collins Easy Learning Spanish Verbs, Collins Easy Learning Spanish Words and Collins Easy Learning Spanish Conversation.
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Best Counting Book Ever
Автор: Scarry Richard Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 сентября 20192019-08-27
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Make learning to count easy and fun with this busy busy book from Richard Scarry! Join Willy Bunny and count your way from 1 to 100 with wonderful illustrations along the way. Willy practises counting all of the things he sees — from one bunny (himself!) to a hundred fireflies in the night sky. This wonderful book makes learning your numbers fun and easy. Full of humour and beautiful illustrations, this classic work really is the best counting book ever!
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Mr Popularity
Автор: Peirce Lincoln Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 12 сентября 20192016-10-30
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«This is the fourth super-funny Big Nate compilation — now in FULL COLOUR! Enjoy all the most hilarious moments from Big Nate's long running, much-loved comic strip. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. Open up and start laughing! The fourth compilation of classic Big Nate comic strips that were originally published in newspapers and on the Web at comics.com, Mr Popularity gives you another slice of funny from the maestro himself — Big Nate. «Lincoln Peirce is one of my cartooning heroes, and BIG NATE ranks as a comics classic. Year in and year out, Big Nate is among the best comics on the funny page.» Jeff Kinney»
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Be Awesome: Modern Life for Modern Ladies
Автор: Freeman Hadley Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Страниц: 286 Дата загрузки: 12 апреля 20182015-06-21
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Hadley Freeman, Guardian features writer and author of the popular 'Ask Hadley...' column, reminds the modern lady to 'Be Awesome'. All women need to listen to Hadley. She might just have the answers to life's trickiest questions, such as: why does the funny girl in the film never get the guy? Can you read a women's magazine without damaging your brain? And should you ever buy Hello Kitty knickers? Of course you shouldn't! Why are you even asking that? With sage advice, some very helpful lists and a killer dance routine to Patrick Swayze's 'She's Like the Wind', Hadley is here to show you just how awesome life as a modern lady could be.
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A Bear Called Paddington
Автор: Bond Michael Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Страниц: 158 Дата загрузки: 23 февраля 20092003-07-23
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«NEW BOOK AND CD PACK. «A bear on Paddington Station?» said Mrs Brown in amazement. «Don't be silly — there can't be.» The original story of Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru, read by Stephen Fry. The Browns first meet Paddington on a railway station — Paddington station, in fact. He has travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat. The Browns soon find that Paddington is a very unusual bear. Ordinary things — like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside become quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddington is involved.»
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COBUILD Essential English Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Страниц: 472 Дата загрузки: 12 сентября 20192017-02-29
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The Collins COBUILD Essential English Dictionary is an engaging, illustrated dictionary aimed at elementary and pre-intermediate learners of English of all ages. With over 8,000 entries, and an attractive full-colour illustrated supplement, this is the perfect dictionary for adults or younger students who are starting out on their journey of learning English. The words and phrases will equip students with English from A1 (elementary) to approximately intermediate level (B1). The Collins COBUILD Essential English Dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn. The definitions are written using simple language and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. The dictionary also includes a thesaurus which focuses on 50 of the most overused words in English and will help students to expand their vocabulary and increase their fluency. With hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, and the full-colour illustrated supplement of essential topics, the Collins COBUILD Essential English Dictionary is the ideal reference tool for beginner learners of English.
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Collins COBUILD Intermediate Learner's Dictionary
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Страниц: 1008 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20182016-10-20
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The 3rd edition of the Collins COBUILD Intermediate Learner's Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. This dictionary is ideal for intermediate-level learners of English. With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. The examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. This dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students at this level need to learn, and provides help with grammar and usage. A wide range of vocabulary-building features, many of them with full-colour illustrations, encourage students to learn new words and improve their fluency. The dictionary also includes a Visual Thesaurus, which provides alternatives to the 50 most over-used words in English; an Activity Guide, which helps students learn how to get the most out of the dictionary, and a Grammar Reference, which explains key points of English grammar. The Collins COBUILD Intermediate Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable guidance on the English language, and is the complete reference tool for learners of English.
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COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 2 Improver
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2011 Страниц: 304 Дата загрузки: 7 октрября 20142016-08-14
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The Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS series is a brand-new range of three graded books which contain the essential vocabulary students need to succeed in the IELTS exam. These books have been specially created for foreign learners of English who plan to take the IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English, either at work or at university. Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 2 Improver is the second book in the series, and builds on the vocabulary from Book 1: Starter, taking students to the next level in their preparations for the IELTS exam. It contains the more difficult vocabulary that may appear in the exam, and that students may need to master to achieve the scores required by most universities and employers. These vocabulary books are unique in that the vocabulary items are organized alphabetically, in a dictionary style, and words are clearly labelled according to topic. Hundreds of vocabulary-building features, synonyms, phrases and collocations help students to enrich their vocabulary and increase their accuracy and fluency. Key terms from the Academic Word List are also covered. To help students consolidate what they have learnt, the title also includes a thematic word list section, organized according to topics that frequently appear in the IELTS exams. Vocabulary items are explained using simple language and are presented in a clear and easy-to-use format, which makes the Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 2 Improver ideal for students who are preparing for IELTS. Students can feel confident that the Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS series will fully prepare them for the exam and help them achieve the score they are aiming for.
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Get Ready for IELTS Reading
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2012 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20152015-02-16
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A lower-level exam practice book designed to improve the level of students who plan to take the IELTS test in the future. Collins Get Ready for IELTS Reading is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills to perform effectively on the IELTS Reading test. Perfect for self-study, the series follows a guided-learning approach that gives students access to a full answer key with model answers. Developed by experienced IELTS tutors, the series takes into account the specific language needs of learners at this level. Twelve units of carefully graded material for lower level students, all supported with clear examples * Key IELTS grammar and vocabulary for the IELTS Reading test provided in each unit * Regular exam tips and information in each unit * 'Watch out!' sections that highlight common errors made by learners in the IELTS Reading test * Four review units to check and consolidate understanding of key language and skills for the IELTS Reading test * Complete IELTS Reading practice test and answer key provided * Vocabulary glossary for each unit provided at the back of the book CEF level: A2-B1 Ideal for learners with band score 3-4 who want to achieve a higher score. ALSO AVAILABLE in the Collins Get Ready for IELTS series: Get Ready for IELTS Listening Get Ready for IELTS Writing Get Ready for IELTS Speaking Through IELTS-style tasks and exercises, Collins Get Ready for IELTS Reading helps learners gain confidence in core reading competencies for IELTS.
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Get Ready for IELTS Writing
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2012 Страниц: 136 Дата загрузки: 15 августа 20142014-10-07
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A lower-level exam practice book designed to improve the level of students who plan to take the IELTS test in the future. Collins Get Ready for IELTS Writing is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills to perform effectively on the IELTS Writing test. Perfect for self-study, the series follows a guided-learning approach that gives students access to a full answer key with model answers. Developed by experienced IELTS tutors, the series takes into account the specific language needs of learners at this level. * Twelve units of carefully graded material for lower level students, all supported with clear examples * Key IELTS grammar and vocabulary for the IELTS Writing test provided in each unit * Regular exam tips and information in each unit * 'Watch out!' sections that highlight common errors made by learners in the IELTS Writing test * Four review units to check and consolidate understanding of key language and skills for the IELTS Writing test * Complete IELTS Writing practice test and answer key provided * Vocabulary glossary for each unit provided at the back of the book CEF level: A2-B1 Ideal for learners with band score 3-4 who want to achieve a higher score. ALSO AVAILABLE in the Collins Get Ready for IELTS series: Get Ready for IELTS Listening Get Ready for IELTS Reading Get Ready for IELTS Speaking Through IELTS-style tasks and exercises, Collins Get Ready for IELTS Writing helps learners gain confidence in core writing competencies for IELTS.
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Key Business Skills (+ CD-ROM)
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2012 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 22 сентября 20172014-05-12
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Shortlisted at HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOOK AWARDS 2013 Be the best you can be in presentations, meetings, negotiations and networking. Collins Key Business Skills gives you the tools you need to succeed in business if English is not your first language. Written by an expert in business and international communication, Key Business Skills offers professional advice and practice in the following areas: * presentations * meetings * negotiations * networking Non-native English speaker executives working in international environments need more than Business English. They need the business skills to present, run meetings, negotiate and network in international environments and then master the language needed to use those skills successfully. Key Business Skills follows a unique 'Business Plus' approach, with a focus on business skills and advice plus English language support. It provides activities to develop key skills needed by executives, such as dealing with difficult questions in presentations, intervening successfully in conference calls and meetings, recognizing the signals in a negotiation in English and networking without causing offence. The 24 units include language and vocabulary practice, as well as cultural tips for interacting with colleagues and clients, to ensure you avoid embarrassment and to help enhance your business relationships. * All the fundamental skills needed for business in one book * Focuses on business skills and advice plus English language support * Audio CD features native-speaker models to help you improve pronunciation * Includes key vocabulary for each skill * Provides essential cultural awareness tips for working in international businesses * Suitable for self-study or can be used in the classroom with students of Business English * For CEF level B1-C1 (Intermediate-Advanced) A note on the author Barry Tomalin is a world-recognized writer, trainer and lecturer in language, cultural awareness and international communication. He has worked with the British Council and the BBC World Service, and is currently Director of Cultural Training at International House, London.
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Collins English for the TOEFL Test — Practice Test Pack for the TOEFL Test
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Страниц: 176 Дата загрузки: 12 марта 20172017-02-26
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Improve your score by working through realistic practice tests written by TOEFL experts * Feel completely confident about how the TOEFL Test works The Collins Practice Tests for the TOEFL Test Pack contains all the advice and practice you need to succeed in the TOEFL Test. It includes: — access to four online practice tests that replicate the real test experience. Find out your score and practise to target your weak spots through tutorials and practice exercises — a book containing two complete TOEFL tests (as featured online) with a key, audio scripts and model answers. Includes a mini-dictionary with COBUILD definitions of difficult words from the tests — a booklet with a detailed guide to every section of the test, with useful tips and strategies on how to get the best result — an MP3 CD with audio for the tests in the book Also available for TOEFL Test preparation from Collins: Collins Skills for the TOEFL Test: Reading and Writing Collins Skills for the TOEFL Test: Listening and Speaking Collins Key Words for the TOEFL Test You can trust Collins COBUILD 'Practice Tests for the TOEFL Test' contains a mini-dictionary with definitions based on COBUILD content. The 4.5 -billion-word Collins Corpus is the world's largest database of the English language. It is updated every month and has been at the heart of Collins COBUILD for over 25 years.
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TOEFL Reading and Writing Skills (+ CD-ROM)
Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2012 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 15 декабря 20142017-08-17
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If you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of TOEFL, Collins Skills for the TOEFL iBT Test can help. This book helps you handle the integrated aspect of the tasks in the test, and give you tips and strategies for the different question types you will face. Collins Skills for the TOEFL iBT Test is a two book series (1 Listening/Speaking; 2 Reading/Writing) to help learners prepare for the 'Test of English as a Foreign Language', used by over 7,500 institutions in 130 countries as a measure of language ability. To date, 25 million learners have taken the test around the world. In particular these books are aimed at helping learners handle the integrated-skill aspect of the test, where they are required to produce responses based on mixed input. The books help learners to familiarise with the TOEFL test. Learners focus on improving their skills and test-taking times for specific sections of the test, and look at solutions for how to overcome the most common challenges of the test. The books provide clear strategies and tips to help learners improve their score. Summary * Quick Guide: question overviews give learners an easy reference to the characteristics of each question type * Challenges and Solutions: these sections offer strategy and skills reviews to help learners learn how to overcome the most common challenges. * Get it right: gives a quick overview of the most important steps for doing well on each question type and includes useful vocabulary and expressions * Answer Analysis: teaches learners how to rule out distracter answer options * Progressive Practice: encourages independent learning by offering a graded progression of content and task sets * Review Test sections: offer timed TOEFL test-taking guides and help learners practice what they've learned in a simulated environment * Audio CD: enables effective TOEFL practice *Highly experienced author team, who have written TOEFL materials before and worked as teachers preparing learners for the test.
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The Way Back Home: Board book
Автор: Jeffers Oliver Жанр: HarperCollins Publishers Год: 2014 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20172016-10-13
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Zoom into space on an exciting adventure in this toddler-friendly board book from the award-winning, bestselling creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found. One day a boy finds an aeroplane in his cupboard. Up, up and away he flies, past clouds and stars until suddenly, phut, phut phut, the plane runs out of petrol and the boy crash lands on the moon. Just as he is beginning to get cold and lonely, a Martian appears from the darkness — could this be the start of an unlikely friendship? And will the boy ever manage to get home again?
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