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Anne Finne

    7. prosinec 1947

    Anne Fineová dokáže ve svých románech mistrně propojit humor s vážnými společenskými tématy. Její díla, často nečekaně humorná i pro mladší čtenáře, zkoumají složitosti dospívání a ukazují, že boj s chaosem může být nejen smysluplný, ale i komický. V osmi románech pro dospělé se s oblibou noří do tzv. černých komedií, kde odhaluje napjaté rodinné vztahy a skryté konflikty. Její schopnost poukázat na znepokojivé aspekty běžných situací přináší čtenářům směsici hrůzy a potěšení.

    Anne Finne
    Out for the Count
    Blue Moon Day
    The Killer Cat Runs Away
    Eating Things on Sticks
    A Remarkable Ear
    Madam Doubtfire, aneb, Táta v sukních
    • Madam Doubtfire, aneb, Táta v sukních

      • 142 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení
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      Lydie, Christopher a Natalie Hilliardovi jsou od rozvodu rodičů předmětem sporů mezi otcem a matkou. Všechno se ale mění, když jejich matka příjímá na výpomoc do domácnosti neobvyklou paní. Navzdory zvláštnímu zjevu se madam Doubtfire ukáže být nadanou a zdatnou hospodyní, a tak alespoň na krátký čas nastává v domácnosti klid. Ale děti brzy objeví, že madam Doubtfire je něco víc než dobrá hospodyně... Kniha se stala předlohou mimořádně úspěšného filmu.

      Madam Doubtfire, aneb, Táta v sukních
    • A Remarkable Ear

      • 80 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení
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      Everyone's always telling Will to stop making so much noise. That is, until he meets music teacher Mr Brand. He thinks Will's not just noisy but that he has a gift ... Award-winning author Anne Fine returns with a touching, musical story of patience, practice and courage. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

      A Remarkable Ear
    • Eating Things on Sticks

      • 208 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
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      He's burned down the family kitchen so now has to spend a week of his summer hols with his uncle Tristram - who's heading off to stay with a new girlfriend - Morning Glory - on a tiny British island.Harry doesn't expect it to be a lot of fun - with just a wacky competition at the end of the week to look forward to. . .

      Eating Things on Sticks
    • The Killer Cat Runs Away

      • 96 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
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      Tuffy doesn't feel wanted at home any more. So what if he broke the new TV? But they're making such a fuss!So Tuffy decides to make a break for it. He bids farewell to the gang - Snowball, Tiger and Bella - and runs away. But starting a new life isn't easy, and soon Tuffy starts to wonder if he's made a terrible mistake . . .

      The Killer Cat Runs Away
    • Blue Moon Day

      • 208 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
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      Everyone thinks they know what it's like, going to school. But have you ever wondered what life must be like at a boarding school? A school for young offenders? With her trademark humour, insight, sensitivity and razor-sharp wit, Anne Fine explores these different worlds in a short story collection that will fascinate young readers.

      Blue Moon Day
    • Out for the Count

      • 90 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
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      A funny and thought-provoking Little Gem from national treasure Anne Fine, with sensitive and charming artwork by up-and-coming illustration star Vicki Gausden. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

      Out for the Count
    • Anneli the Art Hater

      • 128 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení
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      A classic children's story from former Children's Laureate Anne Fine.Anneli hates art. She doesn't like looking at it or thinking about it. When the paints come out in art class at school, she just can't stand it! Behind a hidden door in her house, Anneli finds a painting that draws her into an extraordinary story. Maybe art isn't so boring after all... A hilarious story about new friends and not giving up.

      Anneli the Art Hater
    • Boggle hats are the latest craze. Everybody at school wants one - but only Lola has one. So she decides to form a club to show the other children how best to nag their parents into buying them one. Tactics range from the Huffy Nag to the Blazing Tantrum. However, the children soon discover that the best way of all is to say please.

      The Nag Club
    • The Chicken Gave it to Me

      • 112 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
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      A classic children's story from former Children's Laureate Anne Fine.Gemma doesn't believe a chicken could have written a book. Chickens can't even read! But when Andrew shoes her "The True Story of Harrowing Farm", she can't deny that its scratchy pages look, well, chicken-y. It is the story of a chicken who flies millions of miles, reaching the heights of intergalactic superstardom, to try and save us humans.A heart-warming tale about kindness and bravery.

      The Chicken Gave it to Me
    • A charming school story starring a child in a wheelchair.Pip's class is sending big red balloons off to celebrate their school's 100th anniversary. Each balloon has a tag that asks those who find the balloons to tell the class how far they'd gone. One lands just down the road, one is found in the next town but Pip's flies all the way to Buckingham Palace! What's in store for Pip next?

      Big Red Balloon