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In the American South, an adventurous boy and a runaway slave escape to find freedom. They sail down the Mississippi on a log raft, but the river is often full of surprises that block their way... A well-known classic that generations of readers have considered brilliant.

When Bobbie, Peter, Phyllis and their mother move to the country, near a railway line, a new life full of exciting adventures and new friends begins. However, a terrible secret is about to be revealed.

This time Lisa sets off to China to take part in an International Photo Convention. She explores the country with her new friends and sees the wonders of a world which is both young and old. From Beijing to Shanghai and Hong Kong, Lisa becomes well aquainted with Chinese culture and also helps solve a mystery concerning an ancient jade frog.

Mary Lennox is a selfish ten-yearold who lives in India. After her parents’ death, she is sent to her uncle’s house on the Yorkshire moor, where she finds a new home full of secrets. When Mary discovers a secret garden, she also discovers friendship and love and transforms into a different person.