New Releases by Dodie Smith

Conhecida e renomada pelo filme da Disney, Os 101 dálmatas é uma história clássica de 1956 que ainda tem muito a contar. A aventura se inicia quando os dálmatas Pongo e Missis – cachorros dos humanos de estimação sr. e sra. Clemente – partem em busca de seus filhotes perdidos. Enquanto o sr. Clemente anuncia o desparecimento em jornais e acalma a esposa e as duas babás, Pongo fareja o sequestro de seus filhotes. Astuto, ele suspeita de Cruella DeMonyo. Nessa história, a habilidade, a lealdade e a amizade caninas dão provas de que não só os humanos são racionais.

Get a first look at the books coming this fall from Wednesday Books! Includes sample chapters from beloved authors Lily Anderson, P.C. Cast, Amanda Hocking, and more!

Un régal de lecture à ne surtout pas manquer, un livre qui se vit autant qu'il se lit! 'Cassandra, un des personnages les plus charismatiques que j'aie jamais rencontrés' (J. K. Rowling). 'Irrésistible de drôlerie et de sensibilité' (Tatiana de Rosnay). 'Adolescente, je l'ai dévoré comme un plaisir défendu. Le relisant à l'âge adulte, je vois tout le génie qu'il y a derrière cette narration si fluide et simple, cette voix si captivante' (Penelope Lively).

The long-forgotten sequel to The Hundred and One Dalmatians, the classic adapted by Disney, presents a thrilling adventure for Pongo and his family. As the story opens, every living creature except dogs is gripped by an enchanted sleep. One of the original Dalmatian puppies, all grown up since the first novel, is now the Prime Minister''s mascot. Relying on her spotted parents for guidance, she assumes emergency leadership for the canine population of England. Awaiting advice from Sirius, the Dog Star, dogs of every breed crowd Trafalgar Square to watch the evening skies. The message they receive is a disturbing proposition, one that might forever destroy their status as "man''s best friend." Includes lavish illustrations by the same artist team as The Hundred and One Dalmatians.

From the author of I Capture the Castle and The Hundred and One Dalmatians, an unusual adventure in which humour and more than a touch of strangeness are inextricably blended. When Jane Minton arrives at Dome House as a secretary-housekeeper, she finds herself sharing the comfortable country home of four attractive young people. Their charming widower father, Rupert Carrington is too occupied with his London business to see very much of them. Richard, the eldest, is a composer; Clare, whose true talents (if they can be called that) have not yet disclosed themselves, dreams of courtly romance; Drew is collecting material for a novel; and Merry, still at school, has her heart set on a stage career. Jane is warmly welcomed into this happy household and feels her luck is too good to be true. However, the private world of Dome House is fated to break up as Rupert flees England under threat of prosecution for fraud. He asks Jane to break the news to the children, who must now fend for themselves, and to do what she can to help them. However, the Carringtons are extremely unusual young people and the story of the eclectic choices they make next is an absorbing and unpredictable one.

During a summer festival in an English spa town Miles Quentin, a distinguished actor, and his devoted wife become friendly with the local MP Geoffrey Thornton, and his young daughters Robin and Kit. All of these attractive, intelligent and busy people seem untroubled at first. But the surface of their lives conceals problems which start to come to light after the Quentin''s return to their London theatre world and the Thornton''s to their Westminster home. This leads to an unconventional love story in which loyalty may prove more important than love. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. As ever, the vivacity of Dodie Smith''s writing and the warmth of her characters will keep readers guessing until the last page.

A determined young Lancashire girl arrives in London intent on a stage career - this tale from the author of I Capture the Castle is told with the candour and authenticity that derives from Dodie Smith''s own experience of the theatre world. Mouse never did fully suit her nickname. Tiny she may have been, but timid never. After less than twenty-four hours in London she had bluffed her way into an audition at a famous theatre, infuriated its forceful young stage director, and amused its kind if quite amoral actor-manager. She had finally landed not a part but a toehold as a junior secretary. During her involvement in the engrossing affairs of the Crossway Theatre she met her friends Molly, a baby-faced six-footer; and elegant, ambitious Lilian, who was fated to clash disastrously with Mouse. Later, there was also Zelle, rich, generous, enigmatic, and responsible for an outing to Suffolk village pageant which proved a turning point for them all. Life was always surprising the fearless Mouse: when she unexpectedly got to a chance to act she made an unforgettable impression, though not the one she had intended. However, nothing prepared her for the assault of first love, highly unsuitable, but welcomed by her in a way which was to have far-reaching consequences. Only when she looks back after a reunion luncheon does she realise the full effects of that shared summer on her friends and herself. A startlingly frank yet nostalgic read, this is a charming novel about coming of age and the healing effects of time.

Reissue of this lost classic from an instantly recognised name in children's literature. Twins Pam and Tom embark on a night time adventure, when 4 mysterious kittens appear at midnight to drink the milk they've left out for the hedgehogs.

Il romanzo originale dal quale sono stati tratti il cartone animato e poi il film. Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1956, continua a incantare generazioni di bambini. Una vera e propria rivelazione per gli amanti del film Disney.

When the Dearly''s Dalmatians have their first litter of puppies--fifteen in all--everyone is delighted. But their joy is shattered when the pups are kidnapped! The smartest dogs in London are on the case--and on the trail of the fur-loving Cruella de Vil.

A novel of an eccentric and impoverished English family whose home is a ruined 14th century castle. The story is presented in the form of a diary by the family''s teen daughter.

Wizzer, a precocious Dalmatian puppy, is simply having a bad day as he gets stung by a bee, falls into a puddle of mud, and gets soaked by the sprinklers, but fortunately things turn around for him in the end.

Pongo and Missis have 15 Dalmatian puppies, who mysteriously disappear. The alert Pongo suspects a sinister neighbour, Cruella de Vil, and with Misses he sets out to find his family. This volume also includes the sequel, The Starlight Barking.

When 15 of their 101 puppies suddenly disappear, the Dalmatians Pongo and Missis suspect that their sinister neighbour, Cruella de Vil, is responsible. Setting out across the country on a dangerous mission to recover their offspring, they are helped by dogs wherever they go.

The book that inspired the animated movie classic! When Dearly''s Dalmatians have their first litter of pups—fifteen in all—everyone is delighted. But their joy is shortlived, for the pups are kidnapped! Scotland Yard is baffled, but the keenest canine minds are on the case—and on the trail of Cruella de Vil, the most fiendish person to ever covet a fur coat. Pongo and Missis would give everything they have to bring their puppies safely home... but will they succeed in rescuing them from the cluthes of the evil Cruella de Vil? "A tale full to overflowing with those prime requisites of a good story—warmth and humor, imagination and suspense."—Chicago Sunday Tribune "Superb reading. The puzzle of the hundred and one is delightful.... Highly recommended."—SLJ