Bali Rai Knihy

Dal, Chris, Abs and Jason have made the squad for the local youth club under- lls football team.Chris is a striker - but can he put the ball in the back of the net when Rushton Reds meet Evington Eagles, their chief rivals, in a big Cup game?He and his team-mates - Dal, Jason and Abs - all want to lift the trophy.

A collection of 20 stories from India's rich folklore heritage. From wicked magicians to wise old priests, charming princes and beautiful princesses, to greedy tigers and wily jackals, these magical tales are full of adventure and trickery, and infused with deeper messages about morality, Life and the world around us. Founded on the work of folklorist, Joseph Jacob, and from tales from India's Mughul period, award-winning author Bali Rai's lively retellings are a delight for readers of all ages. The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further.

Jaspal's family moves from the inner city to a Midlands village when his dad opens a shop. He's the only Asian teenager in the village and this new life just isn't for him. Though he quickly becomes friends with some school students, the insults from others begin. Jaspal's dad tells him that everything will be OK, but the racism gets worse. Soon it gets much worse and Jaspal's life will never be the same again.

Simran likes Tyrone from the moment she spots him in the crowd. He's gorgeous and he won't take no for an answer. There's just one problem. . . Tyrone is black and Simran's not sure how her family will react. Even though her parents were a 'love match' and married each other against the wishes of their families, Simran doesn't think they will approve of her having a black boyfriend, and her nightmare uncles and aunts certainly won't. Like her cousin Ruby says, it's the last taboo.But Simran likes Tyrone too much to walk away, so they face the problems their relationship causes together. But it becomes harder than either of them predicted and when the hatred they encounter escalates into violence, with families and friends turning against each other, Simran and Tyrone are forced to question whether they are strong enough to fight for what they believe in.

A powerful and gripping novel that sweeps the reader from modern-day Britain to the Punjab in the 1960s and back again in a ceaseless cycle of tragedy and conflict.

Eine Pistole! Jonas, Kamal und Binny finden sie auf der Straße, und plötzlich ist nichts mehr, wie es war. Die Gang, mit der sie sonst immer Ärger haben, hat plötzlich Respekt vor ihnen. Alles easy – ist doch bloß zur Abschreckung. Wirklich? Kamal will die Waffe unbedingt für sich haben und verhält sich schon bald immer seltsamer. Am Schluss fühlen sich selbst seine Freunde nicht mehr vor ihm sicher. Sollte man nicht doch besser zur Polizei gehen? Doch während Jonas und Binny noch überlegen, gerät die Situation außer Kontrolle… – Kurz und in einfacher Sprache erzählt, ist diese spannende Story über Gewalt unter Jugendlichen schon für die Mittelstufe geeignet.

The Crew didnt think things could ever get that bad again. They were wrong. Whatever you know, whatever you see, you keep your mouth shut - its one of the first rules of the ghetto. But now the rules been broken. Someones grassing up the dealers and the whisper on the street says its Nanny and the Crew. They need to act fast to salvage their rep before the situation explodes...

While Baljit shovels chips in his dad's chippy, he dreams of football stardom. Then the chance of a life-time comes along - a trial for the Premier League. But Baljit is sure his parents will disapprove and so the lies begin. Will Baljit's parents cost him his dream - or will his own lies trip him up?A dyslexia-friendly book that also appeals to reluctant readers.

Manny ist Teenager. Er lebt in Leicester, England. Seine Eltern kommen Indien und ihre ursprüngliche Lebensweise von dort war mit im Gepäck, als sie ankamen. Aber Manny ist anders als seine Familie, und sein Leben ist deswegen zur Qual geworden. Seine Familie will ihn zwangsverheiraten. Wie kann er sich davon befreien? Ein Notplan muss her: ausgedacht in Indien, ausgeführt in Leicester… Abiturempfehlung zum Themenbereich Multicultural Society

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series designed for learners of English as a foreign language. Featuring adapted texts, new illustrations, and language exercises, the print edition provides access to additional online resources. The collection includes popular classics, contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing learners to bestselling authors and engaging content. The series consists of eight levels aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Each Reader includes exercises to practice grammar, vocabulary, and exam skills, along with questions that enhance comprehension and vocabulary development. One title, a Level 5 Reader at B1 in the CEFR, features sentences with up to four clauses and introduces concepts like present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech, and second conditional. It is complemented by regular illustrations. The story follows Manny, who lives in England with his strict Punjabi parents, who wish for him to have an arranged marriage. However, Manny is determined to avoid this fate. With the support of his best friend, Ade, he devises a plan to assert his independence. The print edition also unlocks online resources, including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans, and answer keys.

Bali Rais Texte sind der «Soundtrack zum Leben» vieler indischstämmiger Familien in Europa: misstönend und voller Reibungen. Ein «Kultursampling».

Kian will Profi-Fußballer werden! Und würde alles dafür tun. Alles? Als sich die ganz große Chance in Form eines Probetrainings bietet, kann Kian sein Talent endlich unter Beweis stellen. Doch weil seine Eltern nichts von Fußball halten, muss er sie anlügen. Auf dem Platz ist Kian rassistischen Beschimpfungen und groben Fouls ausgesetzt. Wie viel ist Kian bereit zu geben, um seinen großen Traum vom Fußball wahr werden zu lassen? Fußballgeschichte zum Mitfiebern – leicht zu lesen und spannend erzählt. Einfach super lesbar!