Almost everyone knows the face of a thin boy in glasses. He has got a scar on his forehead. 'This is a child who survived'. Daniel Radcliffe plays the role of the young wizard. It is a great success. Fans of the film are waiting on the streets near the cinema…

Luke and Tom were sitting at the computer when there was a sharp squeak. Luke asked what was going on. Tom calmly replied that everything was fine. It was just a new email. They opened the letter and read it with interest. It was rather a mysterious message:…

It is a simple but engaging retelling of a Greek myth for young readers. Ariadne was a kind princess of Crete. She lived in one palace where a scary secret was: the Minotaur, a monster in the Labyrinth. Theseus is a brave Athenian hero. He must fight this…

'The Curse of the Mummy' by Joyce Hannam is a thrilling story for young readers. In 1922, Howard Carter and his team find King Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt. Tariq is Carter's young helper. Tariq writes about this in his diary. This discovery is exciting, but…

The California Express was moving along the rails. It was a luxurious train with paintings, dark wood and silver inside. It was going through Texas, stopping only a few times. There were different people among the passengers. There was also a couple of people…

Mr Denton had the only love in his life - ancient books. His collection grew bigger and bigger every year. But he lived in his aunt's house. The woman didn't like his hobby. Once Mr Denton was on business in London. Suddenly the man saw a bookshop. It was…

Aron Ralston is a famous traveler, climber and writer. He was educated as an engineer and his future life promised to be not too exciting and extreme. Once Aron realizes that everything is turning into something boring and monotonous. He does not like this.…

This is a sad and romantic story about a young man and his love. There are no global events, wars, revolutions or comings of new eras. There are also no battles for life and long journeys. Here you will not find something for what an average reader opens…

It was the penultimate day of the main character in school. He had been studyin at an expensive private school in the capital of Zimbabwe for seven years. But that day he woke up in a hut in a small village. All the huts were built of clay and grass. There…

The mother is the main teacher of life wisdom for each girl. The mother can teach her daughter so many necessary and important things. Even how to maintain faith in humanity and the future after losing innocence and experiencing severe shock. How to continue…

Monette comes to the church to confess. He believes he has committed a terrible sin. One rainy day Monette was driving. On his way he saw a hitchhiker at the side of the road. The man was holding up a sign. It said he was mute and deaf. He needed a ride.…

The protagonist of this story had been friends with a man named William for many years. A few years ago, William Legrand was very rich and successful. But then many unpleasant things happened to him. The man lost his wealth. It influenced William greatly.…

'The Hammerpond Park Burglary' by H. G. Wells is a funny and clever story about one burglary that goes wrong. Two thieves, Teddy Watkins and his helper, plan to steal diamonds from Lady Aveling's house during her honeymoon. Teddy pretends that he is an artist…

It is stated that the diary is a man's best friend. If you can read someone's records, then you will know a lot about this person. More than his best friend. And what if you could read the diaries of celebrities: your favorite musicians or actors.Diaries…

We use plastic all our life. It surrounds you in offices, schools and at home. Our computers are made of it, as well as our phones, furniture, and kitchen appliances. Most likely you are sitting on a plastic chair now. But what is plastic? One of the basic…

This is another case for the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes. This time two government officials come to him. These are Prime Minister Lord Bellinger and the Secretary of State for European Affairs Trelawney Hope. This is a secret matter. Somebody stole…

Someone likes quiet countryside more. Others feel more comfortable in large and noisy cities with many people on the streets. In a big city, the day starts early. People go to work at seven or eight in the morning. There are many pedestrians around, cars…

This book is based on a true story. Later a very successful film with George Clooney in the title role was made on it. The plot shows a small town. The local citizens are earning a living mostly out of catching swordfish. The reader meets the captain of a…