The story revolves around the mysterious past of Aunt Addie, whose secrets begin to unravel after her death. As family members delve into her life, they uncover hidden truths and long-buried memories that challenge their perceptions of her. Themes of family loyalty, the weight of secrets, and the complexity of relationships are explored as the characters confront their own identities in light of what they learn about Aunt Addie. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of emotions and revelations that resonate with the reader.
Eleanor Farjeon Book order (chronological)
Eleanor Farjeon was an English author whose diverse literary output spanned children's stories, plays, poetry, biography, history, and satire. Her works, often graced with charming illustrations, are celebrated for their unique blend of whimsy and intellectual depth. Farjeon left a significant mark on literature, particularly in the realm of children's writing, where her legacy continues to inspire through a prestigious award established in her memory.
The Little Bookroom
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
“In the home of my childhood there was a room we called ‘The Little Bookroom.’ . . . That dusty bookroom, whose windows were never opened . . . opened magic casements for me through which I looked out on other worlds . . . worlds filled with poetry and prose and fact and fantasy. . .” —Eleanor Farjeon In The Little Bookroom, Eleanor Farjeon mischievously tilts our workaday world to reveal its wonders and follies. Her selection of her favorite stories describes powerful—and sometimes exceedingly silly—monarchs, and commoners who are every bit their match; musicians and dancers who live for aft rather than earthly reward; and a goldfish who wishes to "marry the Moon, surpass the Sun, and possess the World."
Martin Pippin in the Daisy-Field
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Wandering minstrel, Martin Pippin, encounters six little girls on his travels - who beg him to tell them stories. This he does whilst they are making daisy chains, and so his wonderful tales of magicians, mermaids, pirates and pigs are here-recounted.
The Carnegie Medal and the Hans Christian Andersen International Medal recipient Eleanor Farjeon's ELSIE PIDDOCK SKIPS IN HER SLEEP. This magical and unforgettable classic tale is about Elsie Piddock who has a great talent for skipping rope and the fairies together saving the land from a new lord. Illustrated by Charlotte Voake, Korean edition translated by Kim Seo Jeong. In Korean. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.
Canterburské povídky náleží již více než šest set let ke světové literární klasice. Hlavním důvodem, proč jsou stále živou četbou, je skutečnost, že Geoffrey Chaucer, královský panoš, celní úředník, příležitostný diplomat a básník, nenapsal intelektuální dílo z uzavřeného dvorského prostředí, typické pro tehdejší literaturu, ale plnokrevné příběhy o životě ve všech jeho podobách; jeho povídky jsou strhujícím obrazem velké země na sklonku středověku a jejích obyvatel, urozených i neurozených, movitých i chudých, laskavých i vypočítavých, inteligentních i přihlouplých, tedy lidí se všemi jejich přednostmi a nectnostmi.
