Paul Jennings

Eight weird and wonderful stories from Paul Jennings. Plans come undone. Zips come undone. Bullies come undone. And so will readers who try to predict the endings of these stories.

Paul Jennings has written over one hundred stories and has been voted 'favourite author' by children in Australia over forty times, winning every children's choice award. The toprating TV series Round the Twist and Driven Crazy are based on a selection of his enormously popular short-story collections such as Unseen! which was awarded the 1999 Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Best Children's Book. In 1995 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for services to children's literature and was awarded the prestigious Dromkeen Medal in 2001. Paul has sold more than 8 million books worldwide.

En ningún lugar se prepara el pollo más deliciosamente que en Mayor Mac: Pollo frito para llevar. Por eso su dueño guarda en absoluto secreto la receta para prepararlo. Pero un día, se inaugura un negocio que vende el pollo a mitad de precio y con el mismo sabor. Alguien evidentemente ha robado la receta. Pero, ¿quién?

Ricky is an ordinary boy, about 10 years old, who dreams of being famous. And he has a secret that might just help him realise this dream. Because Ricky can fly. Truly. He can really fly. But theres a hitch. He can only fly when absolutely no one is looking. If a person, or an animal, or a bird sees him while hes flying, he will fall out of the sky and almost certainly die. Will he risk flying in public, just for a shot at being something more than ordinary? Hell do anything to impress Samantha, who is blind. The third book in this brilliant new series contains two complete stand-alone stories, broken into short chapters, liberally illustrated with hilarious cartoons.

The pub has been at the heart of English life for centuries, evolving from elegant coaching houses and humble alehouses through Victorian backstreet beerhouses and fine, flaring gin palaces to the drinking establishments of the twenty-first century.In this new and revised edition, historian Paul Jennings takes us on a fascinating journey over three centuries of pub life. Set within the wider context of social change, Jennings delves into the lives of the customers who frequented them, as well as those of the men and women who ran them, and takes a closer look at their architecture and interior design. The Local has been brought up to date to record both the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on English pubs and what it tells us about pubs continuing importance to English people.

¿De dónde vienen los bebés, papá? Papá se puso rojo. No esperaba eso. "Bueno" -dijo "este…, sí, bueno… vienen de…, de…, este…, es así, ¿sabes, Chris?, bueno, vienen del huerto de coles." A mamá no le

Ricky is an ordinary ten-year-old boy, who dreams of being famous. And he has a secret that might just help him realise this dream. Because Ricky can fly. Truly. He can really fly. But theres a hitch. He can only fly when absolutely no one is looking. If a person, or an animal, or a bird sees him while hes flying, he will fall out of the sky and almost certainly die. Will he risk flying in public, just for a shot at being something more than ordinary? Saving chickens from a flood, escaping a raging bushfire and impressing Samantha (again!) are just some of Rickys challenges in these two hilarious stories, told in words and cartoon pictures.

Ricky is an ordinary boy, about 10 years old, who dreams of being famous. And he has a secret that might just help him realise this dream. Because Ricky can fly. Truly. He can really fly. But theres a hitch. He can only fly when absolutely no one is looking. If a person, or an animal, or a bird sees him while hes flying, he will fall out of the sky and almost certainly die. Will he risk flying in public, just for a shot at being something more than ordinary? The first book in this brilliant new series contains two complete stories, broken into short chapters, liberally illustrated with hilarious cartoons.

Ricky is an ordinary boy, about 10 years old, who dreams of being famous. And he has a secret that might just help him realise this dream. Because Ricky can fly. Truly. He can really fly. But theres a hitch. He can only fly when absolutely no one is looking. If a person, or an animal, or a bird sees him while hes flying, he will fall out of the sky and almost certainly die. Will he risk flying in public, just for a shot at being something more than ordinary? The first book in this brilliant new series contains two complete stories, broken into short chapters, liberally illustrated with hilarious cartoons.After his first selection of misadventures, Ricky is grounded - but thats not going to stop this boy who was meant to fly!

This short memoir details Paul Jennings memories and impressions of the fourth President of the United States, James Madison. Jennings was born into slavery and in his childhood was trained as a body servant and footman to James Madison. When Madison was elected, Jennings travelled with him to the White House, and his experiences there were translated into this narrative after he purchased his freedom years later. Published in 1865, A Colored Mans Reminiscences of James Madison was the first White House memoir to be published. The memoir is still studied by American historians today, and is considered an important source speaking to social history, American politics and the nature of slavery in the nineteenth century. HarperTorch brings great works of non-fiction and the dramatic arts to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperTorch collection to build your digital library.

It was unbearable. Lehman stared at his hands. The nails had grown up his arms to his elbows. His legs were covered too. Toenails grew up to his knees. It was unbearably weird.

Unha barra de labios que volve tolas as rapazas. Uns calzóns que proporcionan calidades prodixiosas a quen os pon. O esterco dun xardiñeiro afeccionado que produce unha praga de moscas. Unha cola milagrosa que, despois de catro horas, deixa de funcionar. Un esqulete no retrete e osos que camiñan pola praia... Vaiche boa! Historias alucinantes que hai que gozar e ler con cautela porque... coidado!, crean adiccion a lectura.

In "A Colored Mans Reminiscences of James Madison," Paul Jennings offers a compelling first-person narrative that intricately weaves the life of James Madison with Jennings own experiences as an enslaved man. The book, written in the mid-19th century, combines autobiography with sociocultural commentary, providing a unique lens through which to view the personal and political intricacies of early American history. Jennings prose is marked by a poignant clarity, bridging the gap between the lived experiences of African Americans and the founding ideals of the nation, while challenging the reader to reconsider the complexities of freedom and servitude within the context of American democracy. Paul Jennings, who was born into slavery and served as a valet to Madison, imparted his firsthand experiences with a sense of urgency and authenticity that reflects the tumultuous social landscape of his time. His narratives shed light on the often-overlooked perspectives of Black individuals in the founding era, underscoring his role not only as a witness but also as a participant in the political developments of his day. JenningsAo own struggles for dignity and recognition permeate his writings, lending a deeply personal touch to historical analysis. This book is invaluable for readers who seek to understand the complexities of American history beyond traditional narratives. JenningsAo reflections serve as both a poignant memoir and a critical historical document, making it essential for scholars and general readers alike who wish to engage with the profound contradictions of liberty and servitude in the early United States.

Unha barra de labios que volve tolas as rapazas. Uns calzóns que proporcionan calidades prodixiosas a quen os pon. O esterco dun xardiñeiro afeccionado que produce unha praga de moscas. Unha cola milagrosa que, despois de catro horas, deixa de funcionar. Un esqulete no retrete e osos que camiñan pola praia... Vaiche boa! Historias alucinantes que hai que gozar e ler con cautela porque... coidado!, crean adiccion a lectura.