Books set in England (245)


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131.
Peacock Pie

Peacock Pie : A Book of Rhymes by Walter De la Mare EN

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The finest of Walter de la Mare's poems for children accompanied by beautifully imagined drawings by Edward Ardizzone.

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Perelandra by C. S. Lewis EN

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Country: Europe / Ireland flag Ireland
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Dr Ransom is called to the Venus. He is horrified to find that his old enemy, Dr Weston, has also arrived and is putting him in grave peril once more. As the mad Weston's body is taken over by the forces of evil, Ransom engages in a desperate struggle to save the innocence of Perelandra. This is the second novel in Lewis' science fiction trilogy.

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Persuasion

Persuasion by Jane Austen EN

Rating: 4 (2 votes)
Country: Europe / England flag England
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The romance between Captain Wentworth and Anne, the daughter of Sir Walter Elliot, seems doomed because of the young man's family connections and lack of wealth.

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Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Scotland flag Scotland
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J. M. Barrie’s classic children's story is reimagined in this delightful full-color deluxe edition filled with all-new illustrations and ten removable features specially designed by MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter films. For more than a century, the adventures of Peter Pan—the boy who can fly and never grows up—and Wendy Darling have captured the hearts of generations of readers. In this enchanting illustrated volume, the fantastical world of Neverland and its magical inhabitants, including the Lost Boys, Captain Hook, Tiger Lily, and the belo... continue

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Plant Life in Field and Garden

Plant Life in Field and Garden by Arabella Buckley EN

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Country: Europe / England flag England
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Third volume in the "Eyes and No Eyes" series, introduces children to the wonders of plant life through examination of a variety of plants, including the cabbage, the turnip, the cucumber, and the rose. In addition to becoming familiar with the structure of plants, the reader discovers how seeds grow, how insects help, and how plants defend themselves. Through this book children are inspired to become keen observers of plant life as they collect specimens and study plants in their natural habitats. Seven color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings complement the text. Suitable fo... continue

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Puck of Pook's Hill by Rudyard Kipling EN

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Country: Asia / India flag India
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"While performing a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Una and Dan accidentally summon Puck who enables them to witness tales of English history."--From source other than the Library of Congress


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Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / England flag England
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'Playful, obstinate and courageously humorous ... hilarious and later heartbreaking' Guardian 'Sweet, funny, highly inventive' Yorkshire Post The personal, funny and poignant tale of a young refugee, from acclaimed storyteller Benjamin Zephaniah Acclaimed performance poet and novelist Benjamin Zephaniah's honest, wry and poignant story of a young refugee left in London is of even more power and pertinence today than when it was first published. Life is not safe for Alem. His father is Ethopian, his mother Eritrean. Their countries are at war, and Alem is welcome in neither place. So Alem is ex... continue


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Rivers of London

Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / England flag England
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CSI London, Urban Fantasy-style!