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Reif Larsen

    March 2, 1980

    Reif Larsen is celebrated for a distinctive literary voice that blends imaginative flair with keen observation of the world. His narratives often delve into themes of identity, the search for belonging, and the intricate tapestry of human connection. Larsen masterfully weaves humor with profound introspection, crafting works that draw readers in and provoke thoughtful reflection. His unique authorial perspective leaves an indelible mark on contemporary literature.

    Reif Larsen
    Bywyd Gwyllt yr Arctig / Wildlife in the Arctic
    Liar, Liar
    I Am Radar
    Uma Wimple Charts Her House
    The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet
    The Path
    • The Path

      A Story about Finding Your Way

      In an ever-evolving world, the only thing to count on is change. A path is never the same path twice. Everything we experience, be it real or imagined, influences what is around us―even if the changes are sometimes too small to recognize! For three curious kids, their regular walk down their neighborhood path is an experience far from ordinary. With sketchbooks tucked under their arms and a magnifying glass in hand, each child interacts with the path in a different way, and together, they create a whole world for themselves. The Path encourages young readers to take a closer look at their surroundings and emphasizes the importance of empathy towards all living things. For readers of all ages, this book demonstrates that change is certain, but that change is good.

      The Path
    • T.S. Spivet is a genius mapmaker who lives on a ranch in Montana. His father is a silent cowboy and his mother is a scientist who for the last twenty years has been looking for a mythical species of beetle. His brother has gone, his sister seems normal but might not be, and his dog - Verywell - is going mad. T.S. makes sense of it all by drawing beautiful, meticulous maps kept in innumerable colour-coded notebooks.He is brilliant, and the Smithsonian Institution agrees, though when they award him a major scientific prize they don't suspect for a moment that he is twelve years old. So begins T.S.'s life-changing adventure, travelling two thousand miles across America to reach the awards dinner, the secret-society membership and the TV interviews that beckon. But is this what he wants? Do maps and lists explain the world? And why are adults so strange?

      The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet
    • Uma Wimple Charts Her House

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.8(216)Add rating

      The story follows a student grappling with the creative challenge of charting her home for a school assignment. With a blend of humor and relatable experiences, the picture book captures her journey as she navigates the complexities of her surroundings. Its engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations make it an ideal choice for young readers, while also serving as a valuable educational resource.

      Uma Wimple Charts Her House
    • I Am Radar

      • 672 pages
      • 24 hours of reading
      3.5(1283)Add rating

      At the moment of Radar Radmanovic's birth, the hospital experiences a mysterious power outage, leading to his delivery in darkness. When the lights return, staff discover a healthy baby boy with pitch-black skin, born to bewildered white parents. This peculiar event and Radar's unusual appearance set the stage for a kaleidoscopic narrative that spans the globe and history, exploring realms where radio waves and subatomic particles intertwine. The story unfolds with grace, empathy, humor, and courage, weaving together a century of conflict and art. In arctic Norway during World War II, a group of schoolteachers forms a radical secret society, stealing radioactive material from a hidden Nazi reactor to stage a surreal art performance on a frozen coastline. This society reemerges after Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime, where another performance goes tragically wrong. The narrative echoes during the Yugoslavian wars, featuring an avant-garde puppeteer trapped in Belgrade while his brother serves in a genocidal militia. Years later, in war-torn Congo, a disfigured literature professor creates the world's largest library amid chaos. All these stories connect through Radar, now a radio operator in New Jersey, grappling with love, challenging parents, and a daunting medical condition. As the novel progresses, these threads converge, revealing unseen harmonies that unite lives across time and space, culminating in a breathtaking journe

      I Am Radar
    • Liar, Liar

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.1(33)Add rating

      Introducing the Pants on Fire Detective Agency ('We Catch Liars and Cheats!'). A comic, sexy crime series with a fantastic female investigator: Cat DeLuca.

      Liar, Liar
    • Kiedy genialny dwunastoletni kartograf T.S. Spivet niespodziewanie otrzymuje telefon z Instytutu Smithsona zawiadamiający go, że wygrał prestiżową nagrodę, jego zwyczajne życie – o ile tworzenie map rozmów prowadzonych podczas domowych obiadów można uznać za przejaw zwyczajnego życia – ustępuje wielkiej przygodzie: T.S. rozpoczyna podróż z rodzinnego rancza w stanie Montana do sławnego instytutu w Waszyngtonie. Wyrusza sam, wskakując do pociągu towarowego. Podczas wędrówki T.S. skrupulatnie dokumentuje swoje wyczyny za pomocą map, wykresów i ilustracji. T.S., który dociekliwie bada to, co jest wokół niego, stopniowo odkrywa także samego siebie. Podczas tej podróży bohater, oddalając się od rancza, jednocześnie zbliża się do domu. Przypadkowo zabrana w podróż spisana przez matkę opowieść o przodkach T.S.-a umożliwia mu dogłębne spojrzenie na rodzinę, którą opuścił, i na rolę, jaką sam w niej odgrywa. Czytając tę historię, dostrzega, jak niewyraźna jest granica pomiędzy prawdą i fikcją oraz zdaje sobie sprawę, że pomimo całej cechującej go analitycznej dokładności, musi uznać otaczający świat za zagadkę.

      Świat wedlug T. S. spiveta
    • Dieses Kinderbuch von Bestsellerautor Reif Larsen macht Kindern Mut, die Welt mit eigenen Augen zu sehen und Lust darauf, ihren Weg zu finden. Für drei Kinder ist ihr regelmäßiger Spaziergang auf dem Weg durch ihre Nachbarschaft ein Erlebnis, das alles andere als gewöhnlich ist. Mit Skizzenbüchern unter dem Arm und einer Lupe in der Hand, ziehen sie los und jedes Kind nimmt seinen Weg auf seine eigene Art und Weise wahr. Der wundersame Weg ermutigt Kinder, ihre Umgebung mit wachen Augen zu sehen und zeigt, wie wichtig Empathie gegenüber jedem Lebewesen ist. Die Welt um uns herum ist stetig im Wandel, und dieses Buch zeigt Kindern, dass es gut ist, sich darauf einzulassen.

      Der wundersame Weg