The Faber Children's Mystery and Humour Treasury 10 Book Collection [Paperback]

The Faber Children's Treasury Collection 10 Book Brand New Titles in This Set: The Iron Woman, The Iron Man, The Mirror Image Ghost, Marianne Dreams, The Land of Green Ginger, The River at Green Knowe, The Children of Green Knowe, The Mouse and his Child, The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler, The Midnight Fox, Description by Title The Iron Woman The Iron Woman has come to take revenge on mankind. Full of the power and fantastic imagination of his book "The Iron Man", this sequel from the late Poet Laureate is a cry against the relentless pollution of the Earth's waterways through the dumping of industrial waste. The Iron Man Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world. The Mirror Image Ghost Lisa is sure she has seen a ghost in her mother's bedroom mirror, but who can she tell? Her grandparents are oddly secretive about ghosts and the past, her mother seems distant since her recent marriage, and Lisa definitely can't confide in her new stepsister and stepbrother - she loathes them! As Lisa explores further she unravels some truths about her family's history and begins to look at herself and those closest to her in a new light. The Land of Green Ginger This much loved comic adventure story has magical characters and a gripping plot for all the family to enjoy. When Prince Abu Ali, son of Aladdin, is born his destiny has already been foretold: he is the one that has been chosen to break the spell of the mysterious land of Green Ginger. His quest brings him in contact with flying carpets, button-nosed tortoises, magic phoenix birds – and two very villainous princes. Contains original Edward Ardizzone illustrations throughout. And much more...