Le Bal and Snow In Autumn

Irene Nemirovsky

"Le Bal" depicts the life of the Kampfs who, having recently gone up in the world thanks to luck with the stock decide to throw a ball in order to launch themselves into society. Their daughter Antoinette, who has just turned fourteen, dreams of attending. But Madame Kampf is resolved not to present her...

I, Claudius: Popular Penguins

Robert Graves

Bringing to life the subterfuge and double-dealing of Roman nobility, Robert Graves's I, Claudius brings the ancient world to life with startling clarity and meticulous realism. This Penguin Modern Classics edition is a includes an introduction by Barry Unsworth.Despised for his weakness and regarded by...

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Tirama, Tirama, Whetu Riki e

Renee Chin

Join Ruru, the New Zealand native owl, while she delivers the mail to her avian friends like Tui and Pukeko at night. With the lyrics from Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, this bilingual book is wonderful to read with children. Who delivers mail to the birds of New Zealand? Join Ruru, the New Zealand nati...