Louis Sachar is a celebrated author whose works delve into the lives of young characters navigating complex social dynamics and personal growth. His stories are characterized by humor, wit, and a profound understanding of childhood experiences. Sachar masterfully blends engaging narratives with underlying themes of friendship, perseverance, and self-discovery, making his books resonate deeply with readers of all ages. His distinctive narrative voice and insightful exploration of the challenges and triumphs of growing up have solidified his place as a significant figure in children's literature.
Tábor u Zeleného jezera je určen k nápravě obtížně vychovatelných chlapců. O co však u vyschlého jezera skutečně jde? Dramatický příběh jednoho z nejvýznamějších současných autorů literatury pro děti a mládež.
Dva roky poté, co je Podpažďák propuštěn z tábora u Zeleného jezera, se vrátí domů do texaského Austinu a snaží se od základu změnit svůj život. Je to ale těžké, protože má záznam v trestním rejstříku a všichni od něho čekají jen to nejhorší. Jediný, kdo mu věří, je Ginny, jeho desetiletá tělesně postižená sousedka. Spolu začnou podnikat jeden malý krůček za druhým k lepšímu životu. Podpažďákovi se to nějakou dobu daří, ale pak se u něho náhle objeví X-Ray, kumpán z tábora u zeleného jezera, s báječným plánem, jak rychle zbohatnout. Díky tomu se Podpažďák náhodou seznámí s maldičkou popovou zpěvačkou a život se mu náhle úplně vymkne z kontroly. Jedna věc je jistá: už nikdy nebude tím, kým býval předtím. Louis Sachar v tomto románu, který je prvním jeho rozsáhlejším dílem od doby vydání Děr, kombinuje jedinečný smysl pro humor s dobrodružným dějem a přesvědčivě vykreslenými postavami. V podtextu se skrývají zásadní otázky - rasová nesnášenlivost, povaha slávy či neviditelné souvislosti, které utvářejí lidský život.
Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Wayside School Is Falling Down, Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom
This collectible set features all four books in the beloved Wayside School series by Louis Sachar, renowned for his engaging storytelling and whimsical characters. The series captures the quirky adventures of students and teachers at a uniquely designed school, blending humor and heart. Ideal for both new readers and longtime fans, this compilation showcases Sachar's talent for creating imaginative tales that resonate with children and adults alike.
Bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar knows how to make readers laugh. And there are laughs galore in perennial favorite Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger ! Before you enter Wayside School, you should know that it’s a thirty-story building with one classroom on each floor. Mrs. Jewls teaches the class on the thirtieth story. Miss Zarves teaches the class on the nineteenth story—except there is no nineteenth story, so there is no Miss Zarves. Understand? Good. Explain it to Calvin. More than fifteen million readers have laughed at the clever and hilarious stories of Wayside School. So what are you waiting for? Come visit Wayside School! Kids 7 to 13 will zoom through these chapter books—laughing their way through the fast, funny, silly but relatable stories. This funny chapter book series includes: Sideways Stories from Wayside School Wayside School Is Falling Down Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger And now also Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom , the brand-new, fourth installment in the series, and the first in twenty-five years!
Marvin is yet again caught in a dilemma. He's been told that he'll turn into a girl if he kisses his elbow, and after accidentally doing just that he wonders if it is really going to happen to him. His voice starts to change, and he even dots his 'i's with a heart in class! What on earth has happened to Marvin, and will he ever be the same again?
Classic series of pacy adventures rejacketed for a new audience Casey Happleton works her mysterious magic on Marvin in the final book of the Marvin Redpost series.
Everyone is laughing at Marvin Redpost. He's the grossest kid in school. Why? He picks his nose. Well, that's the rumour the class bully, Clarence, started and no one argues with Clarence - not even Marvin's so-called best friends. So what can Marvin do to turn things round?
The Book and the Sword is a rip-roaring tale of Chinese kung fu masters battling it out for the future of the Chinese empire and control of central Asia.
It's a new year at Wayside School, and Mrs Jewls's class on the thirtieth floor has a LOT to deal with. First of all, they must prepare to face The Ultimate Test, which involves a fiendishly difficult Spelling Bee, upside-down singing and blindfolded smelling. Meanwhile the paperclips are triple-locked in a safe so no one can access them, Miss Mush is threatening to serve rainbow stew for lunch - and a CLOUD OF DOOM is gathering over the school. It can only mean one thing ... the kids at Wayside School are in for their strangest year yet!From the basement to the thirtieth floor, Wayside is packed with quirky and hilarious characters who are all brought to life in this brand-new instalment of Louis Sachar's much-loved Wayside School series. With brilliant illustrations throughout, this is an unmissable, irrepressible story of mixed-up mayhem from the bestselling author of Holes.
'Watch closely,' said Mrs Jewls. 'You can learn much faster using a computer instead of paper and pencil.' Then she pushed the computer out of the window. The children all watched it fall thirty floors. 'See?' said Mrs Jewls. 'That's gravity . . .' That's the way things happen at Wayside School. There are twenty-nine kids in Mrs Jewls' class and this book is about all of them: there is Todd, who is in trouble every day, until he gets a magic dog; Paul, whose life is saved by Leslie's pigtails; Ron, who dares to try the cafeteria's mushroom surprise; and all the others who help turn a day at Wayside School into one madcap adventure after another.
