What can we do with all this stuff that nobody wants? This lively picture book shows very young children that upcycling can be fun!
Linda Newbery Book order (chronological)
August 12, 1952
Linda Iris Newbery is a British author best known for her young adult fiction, though her writing now encompasses readers of all ages. Her work is characterized by a profound understanding of the human psyche and the complexities of growing up. Newbery masterfully captures the authentic emotions and inner struggles of her characters, offering readers a window into their lived experiences. Her style is incisive yet empathetic, often exploring themes of identity, friendship, and finding one's place in the world.
If you've ever wondered how you can make your diet cruelty-free, whether it's ethical to own a pet, or if insects are actually important - this book is for you. Learn how to make the right choices to live a cruelty-free life and demystify the morals and ethics around animals and wildlife.
Lob
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
He's older than anyone can tell. Older than the trees. Older than anybody. For as long as she can remember, Lucy has wanted to catch a glimpse of the mysterious green man who lives in Grandpa Will's garden: Lob. You have to be very special to see him; that's what Grandpa says. Lucy's parents think Lob's just imaginary, but Lucy knows he exists. And she can't believe it when she finally spots Lob in the gooseberry bushes. But Lucy's world is about to be shattered by a terrible event. What will happen to Lob now - and will she ever see him again? Linda Newbery, with the vivid embroidery of Pam Smy's illustrations, has conjured a real green man right out of the woods and stories of legend.
Quand Greg, un adolescent feru de photographie, decouvre les ruines de la demeure de Graveney Hall, il sait tout de suite qu'il tient un beau sujet. Epaule par Faith, la fille d'un benevole qui restaure la propriete, il va tenter de percer le secret de cette mysterieuse batisse et de son dernier heritier, Edmund Pearson, disparu dans d'etonnantes circonstances pendant la Premiere Guerre mondiale. L'enquete va reveler bien plus de choses sur lui-meme que Greg n'aurait pu l'imaginer. L'auteur tres remarquee du roman De pierre et de cendre n'a pas son pareil pour recreer l'atmosphere et les mentalites d'hier, cerner les interrogations et les ideaux d'aujourd'hui, et rendre emouvant un recit ou se melent l'etrange, le poids de l'Histoire, la violence et le desir.
Some Other War
- 319 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Jack and Alice are twins. When war breaks out in 1914 Jack joins the army and Alice becomes a nurse. This is a wonderfully evocative and dramatic story of war, love and pacifism.
Der Tag, an dem Rose verschwand
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Es geschah um Viertel nach zwei an einem Mittwochnachmittag. Als Anna sich an einem heißen Sommertag auf den Weg in die Stadt macht, genießt Rose die Sonne im Garten. Und Anna ahnt nicht, dass sie ihre Schwester zum letzten Mal gesehen hat. Zwanzig Jahre später fällt es Anna schwer, in die Zukunft zu blicken, wo doch Rose immer nur Vergangenheit sein wird. Auch ihre Mutter, die schon einmal einen geliebten Menschen verlor, scheint mit der Tragödie nicht abgeschlossen zu haben – und ein Geheimnis zu verbergen … Was ist damals in den 60ern passiert? Und wer ist Rosanna, von der sie immer wieder spricht?
Writing Children's Fiction
- 246 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Full of both inspirational and practical advice, Writing Children's Fiction: A Writers' and Artists' Companion is an essential guide to writing for some of the most difficult and demanding readers of all: children and young people. Part 1 explores the nature, history and challenges of children's literature, and the amazing variety of genres available for children from those learning to read to young adults. Part 2 includes tips by such bestselling authors as David Almond, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff and Michael Morpurgo. Part 3 contains practical advice - from shaping plots and creating characters to knowing your readers, handling difficult subjects and how to find an agent and publisher when your book or story is complete.
Flightsend
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Flightsend is Charlie's new home, whether she likes it or not. Her mother sees it as an end to all that's gone so tragically wrong, but for Charlie it's the end of her family, not to mention her social life. They had been a proper family. Mum, Sean and Charlie, with a new baby sister on the way. But the baby died before she was born and everything changed. Gradually, her mother pushed Sean away, before resigning from her job and selling the house, forcing Sean to find somewhere else to live.Although Charlie believes her mother is making a terrible mistake, she can only offer support - but who will support Charlie, with Sean cut out of their lives? She's certain that the move to a ramshackle cottage, miles from anywhere, can only make things worse.She couldn't be more wrong. This first summer at Flightsend proves to be a turning point for them both. For Charlie's mum there's a new business and the fresh start that she knew she needed. And for Charlie there's a new job, new friends, a newly discovered talent for art and new feelings for two very different men. It's a summer of beginnings, not ends; a summer that Charlie will never forget.
Little dog Barney lives on a narrowboat with his owner, Jim. The pair are inseparable - until they get separated. Barney loves his life on the canals but the one thing he's frightened of is tunnels. So when Jim sets off into a tunnel without him, Barney is distraught.
Jamie, Joshs kleiner Bruder, ist ein fröhlicher Junge, bis die Geburt eines neuen Babys ihn aus der Fassung bringt. Nach einem Albtraum über Wildkatzen verstummt er und trägt eine selbst gebastelte Katzenmaske. Josh versucht, Jamie aus seinem Rückzug zu holen.
