End of summer 1940. Biggles has been given command of the 666th Fighter Squadron, which consists of officers who do not take too kindly to discipline. We meet Lord Bertie Lissie, George 'Ferocity' Ferris and Tex O'Hara. Another pilot, Tug Carrington, arrives and immediately shows his abilities by shooting down a German Junkers bomber. Angus Mackail is flying down to join the 666th Squadron, but, due to bad weather, he is forced to land in a field. Later, in a farmhouse, he meets a jealous Canadian pilot called 'Nutty' Armand who ta... read more
A dramatic retelling of Shakespeare's 'Scottish play', a heady brew of witchcraft and prophecy, vaulting ambition, murder, guilt and revenge. When witches foretell that Macbeth will be King of Scotland, he will stop at nothing to make the prediction come true. A major world classic made accessible even to reluctant readers. A straightforward narrative in modern English accompanies key excerpts from Shakespeare's original dialog, and difficult words and phrases are explained as they occur. Includes information on the historical back... read more
