A delightful picture book that celebrates the joy of young children trying to catch their shadows - from the creators of CBCA Honour Book When Billy was a Dog and Puddle Hunters.
Kirsty Murray Knihy
Kirsty Murrayová se věnuje psaní pro děti a mládež a ve své tvorbě se zaměřuje na široké spektrum žánrů. Její díla se často ponořují do životů dětí a dospívajících, zkoumají jejich zkušenosti s empatií a citem. Autorka vkládá do svých příběhů lásku ke knihám, knihovnám a především k samotným příběhům, které oživuje svým jedinečným stylem. Její psaní je oslavou dětství a dospívání.
This beautiful book captures the eternal delight of young children splashing about in puddles and experimenting with language.
Zarconi's Magic Flying Fish
- 216 stránek
- 8 hodin čtení
A humorous and silly behind-the-scenes look at a traveling circus, this imaginative tale follows one young boy’s adventures under the big top. When Gus finds himself caught up in a world of magicians, stilt-walkers, and tattooed tent hands, he begins to wonder Why is everyone secretive about my family? and Is it true that the circus is cursed? This fast-moving tale—ideal for young boys—presents a combination of action and emotion in a story of self-discovery, identity, and change.
India Dark
- 326 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
Based on a true story, this book delves into the life of a remarkable individual whose experiences challenge societal norms and expectations. It explores themes of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of truth, highlighting the struggles and triumphs faced along the journey. The narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with broader social commentary, offering readers a profound insight into the human spirit and the impact of one's choices on the world around them.
The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong
- 264 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
Where do you turn when your family is tragically torn apart, your close friends fall away, and your long-lost father is out of reach? Where do you fit when you're part Irish, part Chinese, part Australian? A warm-hearted story about teenage life in Australia now.I keep thinking I'll see him any moment. It's crazy. I don't even know what he looks like. And it shouldn't matter that I can't find him. I've been fine for 14 years without him. Sorry, this is a stupid email. Hope everything in Sydney is cool. MLKShe was just about to log off when a new message popped into her mailbox. It was from Jackson. It was short and to the point and just what she needed to hear. Hey MLK. It is important. Go for it. Find him. xxxxxxx Love you all ways, JDT.Maeve's safe world is torn apart when her mother dies in a car crash. Sent to live with her strict Chinese grandparents, she fights to hold onto the things she loves most - her two best friends, her dancing, her baby brother Ned. Secretly she pins her hopes on her Irish father, who doesn't even know she exists. From Sydney to Surfers, from Hong Kong to Ireland, Maeve searches for a path to follow, a place to belong.A story about true friends, scattered family, and the life you make for yourself.[From publisher]
On Armistice Day 1918 Tiney Flynn turns seventeen and it feels as though her life is just beginning. Her brother and his friends are coming home from the Great War and her sisters are falling in love. But Tiney and her family find that building peace is far more complicated than they could ever have imagined.
In this page-turning futuristic novel, a young woman finds out what it means to be living in a world destroyed by war, and a young man discovers that his only chance of survival is to question everything his parents taught him.
Die 50er Jahre, Australien: Das Waisenkind Colm schafft es, aus dem Heim auszubrechen. Gemeinsam mit dem Wanderarbeiter Billy Dare und dessen Hund Rusty reist er durch das Land und erlebt viele Abenteuer. Gekürzte und adaptierte Ganzschrift des in English G 21 , Band 5 behandelten Romans. Nutzen Sie für diese Lektüre unsere passenden Arbeitsblätter. Filtern Sie dazu nach der Produktart „Kopiervorlagen / Arbeitsblätter“.
