The Unknown Matisse

The Unknown MatisseBy: Hilary Spurling Henri Matisse is one of the masters of twentieth century art and a household word to millions of people who find joy and meaning in his light filled, colorful images yet, despite all the books devoted to his work, the man himself has remained a mystery. Now, in the hands of the superb biographer Hilary Spurling, the unknown Matisse becomes visible at last. Matisse was born into a family of shopkeepers in 1869, in a gloomy textile

The battle begins for Rundalyn

A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler

His extraordinary knowledge and morphine-induced memories - of the North African desert

and his dog

Author: David Walliams | Illustrator: Tony Ross / Adam Stower | Age: 8-12 | English | Page: Various | Paperback | 20 x 13 cm / 21

Why are so many schoolchildren in danger

By: Christopher Plummer     A collection of delicious anecdotes of a life spent on stages and film sets across the world—from Peter Hall’s Royal Shakespeare Theatre to The Sound of Music—from one of our greatest actors

and in this charming Beginner Book

Kear also features tips for kids starting or running their first businesses

prejudices

under the river of stars

a rebellious transfer student who’s never met another deaf person before