Tato autorka zkoumá složitost lidských vztahů a důsledky volby. Její psaní se vyznačuje hlubokým vhledem do lidské psychiky a působivou schopností vykreslit atmosféru. Práce autorky jsou zamyšlením nad tím, co to znamená být člověkem a jak se naše cesty formují nečekanými zkušenostmi. Její styl je zároveň pronikavý i poetický a zve čtenáře do promyšlených světů plných emocí a reflexe.
Designed for independent young readers, this bilingual fiction book features parallel text, engaging speech bubbles, and illustrations from various talented artists to support language learning. Each story includes a quiz at the end, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary retention, making it an interactive and enjoyable way for children to read and speak in another language.
"Do you know who this is?' Mr Lee asked: Eddy looked at the photograph. 'Yes. Its Cathy Chen' he said. 'She's a movie star.' 'Yes, ' said Mr Lee. 'She's beautiful, famous and rich. But she doesn't like newspaper reporters and she doesn't give interviews.' He put the photograph on his desk and looked at Eddy. 'Cathy Chen has a fiance, ' Mr Lee went on. 'His name is Paul Kwok. He was a great tennis player once. He was number two in the US. He's much older than Cathy Chen. Why is she going to marry an older man? Perhaps you can find out, Eddy. I want an interesting story about Cathy Chen. You must write a great story for the new magazine!"
The moving story of a family's fight to reunite after their lives are torn apart by war in Syria, from Elizabeth Laird, award-winning author of A Little Piece of Ground and Welcome to Nowhere.
This is a Beginner Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.
The story explores a young girl's journey as she navigates the challenges of disability and the profound impact of loss. Through her experiences, the narrative highlights the transformative power of unconditional love, showcasing how it can provide strength and hope in the face of adversity.
Jani's first day at school is filled with nerves as she wonders about her new classmates and their reactions to her wheelchair. However, her playful spirit helps her connect with others, leading to a delightful day. Aimed at young readers aged four to six, this book features full-color illustrations and three interconnected stories, utilizing simple vocabulary and speech bubbles. It's designed as an accessible entry point into the Bananas series, encouraging children to progress to more challenging levels as their reading skills develop.
Amir’s worried about the monster under the bed! What if it has hugeteeth and growls like a lion? What if it tries to eat him up? And what if themonster has a mum and dad too? But Dad reassures Amir that ifthe monster family comes to play, then Amir might just make a friendinstead.A timeless tale of monsters under the bed, Grobblechops is based on astory by the thirteenth-century poet, philosopher and Sufi mystic Rumi.
Best-selling, award-winning author Elizabeth Laird has written this stunning memoir describing her travels to the remote regions of Ethiopia.
Based on Elizabeth Lairds own childhood growing up in post-war Britain, &i;>The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown&/i> is a warm, witty and beautiful coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of &i;>The Skylarks War&/i> and &i;>I Capture the Castle&/i>.
A gripping story of a ten-year-old girl who risks death to make a life-saving dash through war-torn Beirut.
