After the release of the historical novel written by Walter Scott "Rob Roy" many critics honored the writer with comparisons with the level of Shakespeare's work. The novel was also favourably recognised by readers - its entire circulation - 10 thousand copies (at that time an impressive figure) was sold within two weeks. The main character Francis Osbaldistone has a fight with his father, the head of the trading house...
The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as you’ve never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE. “Now – there’s no point in pretending here – I was, and still am deep down, a puppet. Everyone knows Pinocchio is a puppet. I reckon I must be just about the most famous puppet the world has ever known. But the truth is I’m not just a puppet, I’m more...