Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized by the press gang, to be a part of the crew of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship Royal William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. Despite all that he goes through in danger of tempest and battle he comes to admire the skills and courage of the seamen - taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor. KYDD launches a masterly new writing talent and a thrilling new series.
The Dragon Keeper (The Rain Wild Chronicles, Book 1) (mp3+pdf)
New York Times bestselling master fantasist Robin Hobb returns to the world of her Tawny Man trilogy with this first tale in a thrilling two-book miniseries that explores a world of dragons and men.
The Wind in the Willows - Penguin Readers - Level 2
The Wind in the Willows is one of the world's favorite classic children's stories. It's a story of four friends (Toad, Rat, Mole and Badger) and their thrilling adventure that has positive lessons for life
Into the fabulous French Foreign Legion comes a soldier of fortune, sacrificing his home and comforts for the sake of honour. Move with him across the burning sands of Africa - through thrilling battles with Arab bands.
Two of the Hardy Boys's chums take a motor trip down the coast. They disappear and are almost rescued by their friends when all are captured. A thrilling story of adventure.