Examines the history and people of England, discussing the king and queen, life in the city and country, and traditions associated with family celebrations, eating, sports and leisure, and school.
An illustrated geographic overview of England that describes its lands and waters, major cities, climate, people, transportation, wildlife, resources, and industries.
Presents an illustrated overview of England's culture, both historic and modern, covering religion, language, lore, festivals, architecture, visual art, literature, music, and television and film.
The adventures and misadventures of the Quigleys--Mum, Dad, Lucy, and Will--continue, as they visit an elegant hotel, struggle with money matters, take a Mother's Day walk in the country, and consider moving to a bigger house.
The characters in Freddy's latest novel, an evil fifteenth-century poacher and his ferrets, mysteriously come to life, endangering Freddy and his friends and drawing them to an English castle near where the poacher once lived.
A burst pipe causes chaos over the upstairs landing while Alfie's parents are out, but Alfie, his baby-sitter, and her parents finally find a solution.
The children and Penelope, their governess, leave London and return to Ashton Place where Penelope decides to take matters into her own hands and do some investigating to find out the truth about the children, Lord Ashton, and herself.
As Kami Glass and her friends continue to battle the sorcerers of the Lynburn family in the sleepy English town of Sorry-in-the-Vale, friendships and families are torn apart.
