First published in 1882 'The Giant of the North' is an imaginative children's adventure tale from prolific Scottish author R.M. Ballantyne. Captain Vane, along with his son Benjamin and nephews Leo ……続きを見る
'Away in the Wilderness' is a classic for young readers. Adults are also bound to enjoy this novel as a semi-biographical adventure tale set in the wilderness in the latter half of the 19th Century.……続きを見る
'The Buffalo Runners' is a pioneering adventure story by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne. Set in Canada, a country where Ballantyne had lived, worked, and adventured as a young man, the story is ful……続きを見る
Gold fever is sweeping America, and young Englishman Ned Sinton is keen to reach America, join the gold rush, and seek his fortune. Ned faces plenty of obstacles along the way, including a perilous ……続きを見る
Kindly Mr Twitter comes across an abandoned baby one night on his way home from work. The child has been left there for him to find by a desperate, poverty-stricken woman named Mrs Frog, who hopes f……続きを見る
When Cheenbuk met an Indian, all that prevented a fight between the two of them was Cheenbuk's limited knowledge of the Indian language. However, when their respective tribes got wind of their inter……続きを見る
The Red River Settlement is home to many Indians, French-Canadians, and Scotsmen. Charlie Kennedy lives at Red River with his ex fur-trader father. In an attempt to convince Charlie to lead a more s……続きを見る
Published in 1863, 'Man on the Ocean' is an informative book for children by R.M. Ballantyne all about ships and other vessels used for water travel and transportation. Ballantyne gives details abou……続きを見る
First published in 1880 'Post Haste' is a fascinating story by prolific children's author R.M. Ballantyne, set during the early days of the general post office. Still in its infancy, sending a lette……続きを見る
Fred Temple is a hard-working young man who has quickly risen through the ranks of his father's business. When not working at the family business, Fred has a passion for the outdoors and outdoor pur……続きを見る
Young Dr. Oliver Trembath has arrived in the small mining town of St. Just, in Cornwall, where he learns about the tin and copper mines of the area and meets those who have worked them for generatio……続きを見る
Young student Jack is high-spirited, impulsive, and prone to rash decisions. When his father writes to him to explain that he has run out of money, Jack decides to join the gnarly old seafarer Capta……続きを見る
First published in 1891, 'The Coxswain's Bride' by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne tells the story of Sturdy Bob – otherwise known as 'Handsome Bob' by the ladies of his local seaside village of Gre……続きを見る
Talented artist Frank Allfrey is forced to grow up fast when he is orphaned and sent to live with an aloof uncle, who cares little for his artistic passion. Instead, he sends Frank away to Californi……続きを見る
A departure from his usual style, 'Six Months at the Cape' is an adventurous account by author R.M. Ballantyne of a traveller's experiences in South Africa. Through a series of letters to a lady kno……続きを見る
Miles Milton is a stubborn and strong-willed young man, determined to join the army as soon as he can, much to his father's horror. The pair often clash over the matter and one day, following a part……続きを見る
'Fast in the Ice' follows the tale of a group of Arctic explorers, whose ship 'Hope' is caught fast in the winter ice of the Arctic. The group must wait out the worst of the cold in the most inhospi……続きを見る
First published in 1887, 'The Big Otter' by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne is one of many of his stories which draws on his own experiences of living and working in remote parts of Canada as a youn……続きを見る
'Erling the Bold' is an historical Viking adventure story by prolific children's author R.M. Ballantyne. Erling is the son of King Haldor of Horlingdal. When the peace of their land is threatened, E……続きを見る
Set in the 1600s 'Hunted and Harried' by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne is set against the backdrop of the conflict between the Scottish Kirk and the king of England. Will Wallace sets out on a mis……続きを見る
Successful London merchant Mr John Sudberry has decided to take his family and three of his servants away on a holiday to the Scottish Highlands. Plenty of beautiful walks, rowing and fishing trips,……続きを見る
When John Mellon encounters a stray dog whilst out walking one day his first feeling is one of distrust, and his first instinct is to chase it away. It doesn't take long for John to fall in love wit……続きを見る
Mischievous young Martin Rattler is desperate for a life at sea. When he finds himself on board the 'Firefly' he can't quite believe his luck, and soon falls in with young Barney O'Flannagan. There ……続きを見る
In 'Over the Rocky Mountains' readers are reunited with charismatic hero Will Osten, whose adventures began in the 1869 adventure story 'Sunk at Sea'. Following the death of his father, Will has ret……続きを見る
A mysterious man known as the Sandal Wood trader pays a visit to a remote group of settlers living on a small island in the Pacific. Though he insists he is a harmless trader and nothing more, many ……続きを見る
A fierce November storm is raging, and before long a ship finds itself in difficulty just offshore. Captain Boyns and his son Harry hurry to help rescue the stricken crew and take in a young girl, A……続きを見る
It’s winter term at the Chalet School, and Emerence Hope, Len Maynard and the rest of lively Inter V can’t wait for the fun to begin! But the thrills of skiing and the annual pantomime are forgotten……続きを見る
Drama and intrigue abound in this classic Chalet School tale! When jealousy rears its ugly head among the Maynard triplets, it threatens to tear apart friendships and cause chaos at the beloved Swis……続きを見る
Fourteen-year-old Carola Johnstone is desperate to escape her globe-trotting life with her cousin and attend a real school. In a daring move, she runs away to the prestigious Chalet School, determin……続きを見る
Nina Rutherford is a musical prodigy who reluctantly joins the Chalet School in Switzerland after her father's death. Initially withdrawn and focused solely on her piano playing, Nina gradually open……続きを見る
